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Camp Coconuts │ 205 & 214 Harmony Road Middletown, NJ 07748 │ 732-856-9473 │ [email protected]

Simply the Most Fun a Kid Can Have This Summer

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Perks Include: In depth knowledge of how to make new friends, try new

things, see new places and make memories to last a lifetime

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Fun! Girls just wanna have it, and so do boys, and the place to have lots of fun is Camp Coconuts

in Middletown. The camp for cra-zy good times is celebrating five years of creative and empowering fun for kids ages four through 14. They are preparing for their 10 weeks of summer day camp activ-ities, which will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. (extended hours from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.) running from June 27 to September 7 Camp Coconuts is not school. It’s a place try new things, experience things you haven’t done before, be silly, and create memories that last a lifetime. Through a huge variety of creative activities, campers build their confidence, curiosity, and problem-solving skills while having fun. They unleash their fearless side without their parents around. Located in the heart of Middletown, Camp Coconuts has one indoor pool and three outdoor pools, state of the art ice-rink, an indoor martial arts studio, fitness studio, beach volleyball court, wall ball court, gaga pit, two playgrounds, baseball diamond, basketball court, soccer field, arcade, and eight and a half acres for all outdoor sports. Coming this summer are the brand new team building exercises and a challenging and thrilling brand new low ropes courses. And while that sounds like plenty of fun already, Christopher DiGiorgio, one the camp directors – or mature goofballs, as they call themselves – says that is just the beginning. “We take all kinds of trips to places like Fireball Mountain, iPlay, the Funplex, the Gravity Vault, Liberty Science Center, and lots more. We have special themed events. It is so awesome and so much fun. The kids love it, the counselors love it, and the parents love it. Everybody gets a lot of exercise, laughter, and adventure. Who wouldn’t love that?” Some of those special days include things like Crazy Hair Day, Luau Day, Jell-O Day, and lots more. There’s Big Day, where kickball goes aquatic, as the goofballs haul out gigantic tarps and create the kick-ball diamond where players travel from base to base (kiddie pools) via slip n’ slide. How about Sticky Brownie Day? In this deliciously down and dirty day, campers get two brownies, one for eating and one for frosting. The frosted brownie gets smashed onto their foreheads and the campers jump up and down to see how many jumps their brownie can survive. On Watermelon Day, campers learn all the things you can do with a watermelon…from eating, carving, and making smoothies to racing, smashing, and spitting seeds. One of the best days is My Future Self Day. Here, the campers come dressed as their future self. They then tell the story of their life as their future self, explaining who helped them become themselves and how they changed the world. Mr. DiGiorgio continued, “Camp Coconuts is committed to creat-ing a wonderful summer experience for our campers. Through all this fun, the kids really get to build confidence as they try things they never thought they’d try. They make lifetime friends, get physically stronger, mentally focused, develop communication skills, and laugh their coco-nuts off!” Camp Coconuts has winter and summer programs. The winter camp is open at 205 Harmony Road and the summer camp is right next

doors at 214 Harmony Road, in Middletown. Camp Coconuts even has Coconut Days. These are sched-

uled on those days when kids are off from school, but parents still have to work. Coconuts Days include all of the ‘fun-tabulous’ ac-tivities that make this the place that campers go co-co-nutty for. Finally, Camp Coconuts is honored to offer two scholar-ships for campers with special needs. Their “Sunshine on the Sea Scholarship,” in honor of Anna Heijs, is awarded to a child

who is coping with illness and a sibling for three full weeks of camp each. Their Michael Laval-

le Scholarship is for families in need. One child will receive six weeks of camp-

ing. Camp Coconuts also is proud to bring the joy and work with families experiencing financial hardship who need a childcare solution for the summer while they are trying to get back on their feet. If you would like to learn more or submit a camper for consideration, please

visit their website for all the details. To learn about enrollment, tui-

tion, schedule of events, and just slap a smile on your face, visit www.campcoco-

nuts.com or you can call (732) 856-9473.

CAMP COCONUTSby Lori Draz

Camp Locations Brookdale Community College

Huber Woods Environmental Center JLMC Headquarters at 55 Center Street in Rumson

Manasquan Reservoir Visitors Center Middletown Arts Center

www.northmonmouthkidzart.com 732-872-2357

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As the winter winds down, thoughts of summer fun take over, making this the perfect time to start planning your summer camp adventures. Our area is rich with a truly diverse variety of camps offering all kinds of training and disciplines. There is so much to choose from, and below you’ll find some of the best. Be sure to contact the camp of your choice early, as many will fill up soon. Happy camping, happy campers!

ANDERSON SURF CAMPS Camp Profile: Anderson Surf Camp, the resident surf and paddle-board school at Surfrider Beach Club in Sea Bright, teaches all ages and ability levels surfing and paddleboarding and the ocean/surf culture. It’s a very different experience. Camp director Tom Anderson (who coach-es snowboarding at the World Cup level) explains his unique camp phi-losophy, stating, “We share our lifestyle with the kids. The kids aren’t just dropped off for a two-hour class and go home. Camper to coach ratio is 2:1 to 4:1.Our kids spend the whole day at the beach, just like my coaches and I do and have done our entire lives. We walk to lunch down the street and the kids get to spend real time socializing together. That can’t happen in the water because they need to be focused. The kids love our lunch trips, plus it’s an opportunity for us to mentor camp-ers about good manners, basic math, nutrition, and social skills. After lunch, its back to the beach for more fun in the water surfing, paddle-boarding, playing “the bridge” game (another huge hit with campers), or just swimming. We don’t baby our campers. These kids are held to high expectations of “doing for themselves.” They become part of our ocean/surf culture and they earn it.” Details: The main camp starts at eight years old, but exceptions are made for mature youngsters and little rock star athletes. Open seven days a week by appointment or walk-in. Located at the Surfrider Beach Club at 931 Ocean Avenue in Sea Bright. Weekly camp runs 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., daily; hourly and seasonal sessions are also available. Boards provided. Call (732) 691-8297 or visit www.andersonsurfcamps.com.

BROOKDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE – CAMPS-ON-CAMPUS Camp Profile: Make it a smart summer at Brookdale Community College – Camps-on-Campus. Choose from over 100 week-long pro-grams on an incredibly diverse number of topics, including engineering, studio arts, creative writing, sports of all kinds, video gaming, digital arts, sewing, cooking, debating, ceramics, photography, and many more sub-jects. The courses are interactive, hands-on, and entertaining. The focus is on learning experiences disguised as fun. At Brookdale Community College – Camps-on-Campus, kids get their first exposure to life and learning in a college campus environment. And adults, don’t let the kids

have all the fun. Be sure to check out the Continuing Education classes, events, and programs for every passion and hobby – from World War II studies to walking tours, from golf to guitar to genealogy. Details: The Camps-on-Campus courses are held from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. To see a detailed list of courses, visit www.brookdalecc.edu/summercamp.

CAMP COCONUTS Camp Profile: Simply the most fun a kid can have this summer! And the best part is that while the kids, ages four through 14 are hav-ing fun, they’re inspired to try new things, make new friends, explore the world and grow as individuals. At Camp Coconuts, kids create happy memories and friendships to last a lifetime while getting physically stron-ger, learning social skills, and good sportsmanship. Campers participate in expansive programming that includes instructional swim, daily open swim, ice skating, martial arts instruction, dance, theater, glee, sports and games, team building, low ropes, adventure activities, arts and crafts, Gaga, and much more! If that wasn’t enough, Camp Coconuts jam packs the weeks with theme days, parties, and weekly trips outside of camp. This adds to the endless adventure and range of activities that campers will enjoy at Camp Coconuts, making every camp day fun, new, and ex-citing. There are multi-week discounts, sibling savings, and field trips are included, along with a food purchasing option, tutoring, and even central pickup and door-to-door transportation in select areas. Upcoming open house events are scheduled for April 9 and May 15. Details: The summer camp is held from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. (Extended hours from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.) The camp is located at 214 Harmony Road in Middletown. It runs 10 weeks from June 27 through September 2. To learn more, visit www.campcoconuts.com or call (732) 856-9473.

CAMP PHOENIX Camp Profile: Camp Phoenix is the summer camp of Phoenix Productions, most well-known for their Broadway-caliber shows at the Count Basie Theatre. In fact, a number of their students have gone on to appear on Broadway and in national traveling companies. This unique day camp experience is for kids who love to perform. The camp offers three-week full-day and half-day sessions beginning July 11. They spe-cialize in creating “triple threat” performers who act, sing, and dance. Over the camp, students are given instruction and fun in acting, singing, and dancing courses taught by performers. The experience culminates with a gala performance for family and friends. Lynnsey Magyar of Camp Phoenix says, “The teaching artists at Camp Phoenix are the same people who create the big Broadway musicals Phoenix performs at the Count Basie Theatre. It’s part of our mission to provide a nurturing atmosphere for performers and future performers of all ages.” Details: Camp Phoenix is open Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. and is located at 59 Chestnut Street in Red Bank. Visit www.phoenixredbank.com or call (732) 747-0014.

SUMMER CAMPSpectacular By Lori Draz


THE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL OF COLTS NECK Camp Profile: The Country Day School of Colts Neck Summer Camp offers full and mini-day camps from July 5 through August 18. The camp features exciting themes, special guests, cooking and music classes, water play, arts and crafts, and more. The Country School of Colts Neck is currently celebrating 10 years of providing exceptional care and education for infants through pre-K. Your child’s summer fun starts here! Details: Camp hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For Week One only, the hours are Tuesday through Friday. The Country Day School of Colts Neck is licensed by the state of New Jersey and they are located at 293 Route 34 in Colts Neck. For more in-formation, visit www.countrydaycn.com, call (732) 252-8908, or email [email protected].

HOLMDEL PRESCHOOL SUMMER CAMP Camp Profile: Holmdel PreSchool Summer Camp has a full program for summer that offers swimming and swimming lessons in their on-premises pool, field trips, pizza parties, cooking chemistry, mad science, arts and crafts, as well as movements and sports in a ful-ly equipped backyard that encompasses over two acres. Holmdel Pre-School Summer Camp also offers campers weekly themed events and a S.T.E A. M. program that allows children to incorporate their creativity with learning. Details: Holmdel PreSchool Summer Camp runs from July 5 through August 26 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and is located at 674 North Beers Street in Holmdel. For more information visit www.holmdelpre-school.com, call (732) 888-1919, or email [email protected].

INTERNATIONAL IVY SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM Camp Profile: Founder and program director Lily Wong felt that summer is a great time to explore, stretch the imagination, and lose oneself in fun, so she created a hands-on and intellectually-stimulating learning camp that helps students find their passion. They offer more than 60 classes in technology, science, performing arts, visual arts, math, business, sports, recreation, and even construction. This summer, they are adding digital fashion design, 3D printing and art projects, im-provisation workshop, pre-law and pre-architecture, and fantasy sport math, to name a few. Details: International Ivy has 12 locations in New Jersey, including in Lincroft at Christian Brothers Academy, 850 Newman Springs Road, and in Somerset at Rutgers Preparatory School, 1345 Easton Avenue. Full-day program hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and half-day program hours are 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 1:30 to 5:00 p.m. To learn more, visit www.iisummer.com or call (908) 899-1338.

KIDZART SUMMER CAMPS Camp Profile: KidzArt is a drawing-based fine art program with a diverse multimedia curriculum that meets National Standards for Art Education. Discovery and self-expression are fundamental to KidzArt programs, where creative spirit is nurtured while building friendships and having fun! Camps are perfect for explorers ages six to 11 years old, with new projects every day and as many as three projects a day. Campers experiment with watercolors, pastels, collage, acrylic painting, sculpture, drawing, and more. The summer campers get to do projects that they can’t do in a one-hour afterschool class, like paint on canvas and build wire, papier mache, and cardboard sculptures. Campers get to showcase their work in an art show on Friday, then bring their entire work home.

Details: KidzArt operates camps in many locations, including Brook-dale Community College, Huber Woods, JLMC Headquarters in Rumson, Middletown Arts Center, and Tinton Falls Recreation. One-week camps run from June 20 to August 26. Full day Fine Art camps run from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., half day camps run from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. For more information, contact Tresse Delorenzo at (732) 872-2357 or visit www.northmonmouthkidzart.com.

MATER DEI PREP SUMMER CAMPS Camp Profile: “Mater Dei: A Catholic Preparatory School” has a 50-year history of providing exceptional education while fostering in-dividuality and growth within an intimate and inclusive community. This summer, the school is offering three different sports camps on their beautiful 32-acre campus in Middletown. The first is Mater Dei Prep (MDP) Ben Gamble Basketball Camp, for those entering fourth through eighth grades. Led by Mater Dei Prep head coach Ben Gamble, this camp teaches the fundamentals: passing, ball-handling, defense, re-bounding, and shooting skills. This year, Coach Gamble has led MDP to the top of the Shore Conference. He was the associate head coach at national powerhouse St. Anthony High School in Jersey City for 14 years. He played for and developed his coaching skills from his mentor, hall of fame head coach Bob Hurley. As an assistant, Coach Gamble helped lead St. Anthony to two national championships, six TOC and state championships, four undefeated seasons, and an 83-game winning streak (a New Jersey state record). These camps run July 18 through July 22, August 15 through August 19, and August 22 through August 26, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The second is the Mater Dei Prep Youth Football Camp for those entering fifth through eighth grades. This camp teaches the fundamen-tals and basic skills for playing football at the high school level. The camp offers individualized instruction from many area high school coaches, including Mater Dei Prep head coach Shannon Hoadley. The camp runs June 27 to June 30 from 8:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. noon. The third is Game 7 Basketball Camp, for those entering second through eighth grades. At this co-ed camp, run by Mater Dei Prep head girls’ basketball coach Brian Laux, players are drilled in the physical and mental fundamentals of basketball while focusing on building the new skills necessary for success on the court. It runs July 25 through July 29 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Details: Mater Dei Prep is located at 538 Church Street in Middle-town. For more information, please call (732) 671-9100 or visit www.materdeiprep.org.

MIDDLETOWN ARTS CENTER Camp Profile: Creative summer fun! The Middletown Arts Center has been offering high quality creative arts camps for children ages three to teens for more than a decade. This year, Middletown Arts Center was nominated for Jersey Arts “Best Of.” The center has so many types of cre-ative classes going on simultaneously, you can feel the energy when you arrive. They cater to individualized programs designed to suit your child’s interests and needs. Classes include arts and crafts, painting, cartooning, drawing, dance, music, summer band enrichment, ceramics, photogra-phy, musical theater, video game design, sewing, felting, beading, robot-ics, and much more. The center even has a theater and dance floor, plus rotating art shows, all in a beautiful, air-conditioned building. Details: The camp runs from June 20 through September 2. Af-fordable full and half day options, with before and after-care beginning at 7:00 a.m. and running until 6:00 p.m. You can sign up for one week or all 11 weeks. Middletown Arts Center is located 36 Church Street,

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Does your child have a

dream of performing

on Broadway?

Then Camp Phoenix

is the place to be this summer!

It’s the day camp for kids who

love to perform.

Taught by the same artists and

professionals who produce the musicals you love at the

Count Basie Theatre. (No other camp can offer this.)

Triple-threat instruction in acting, singing and dance in a fun-filled atmosphere culminating in a

final performance for family, friends and fans. 3-week sessions begin July 11.

Limited enrollment. Register now.

59 Chestnut Street, Red Bank 732-747-0014

www.phoenixredbank.com

Training for Musical Theatre

Middletown (right next to the train station). Call (732) 706-4100 or visit www.middletownarts.org.

MILLER/BRAKA TENNIS CAMP AT LITTLE SILVER TENNIS CLUB Camp Profile: The Miller/Braka Tennis Camp, held at Little Silver Tennis Club, is entering its 22nd year. It is a co-ed camp for students ages seven to 17. Directors Jeff Miller and David Braka have worked with well over 300 juniors to improve their performance on the courts. Each camper is evaluated and placed into an instructional group ac-cording to his or her ability level. At the Miller/Braka Tennis Camp, the emphasis is placed on stroke production, drilling, strategy, and play. Developing these skills builds the solid foundation needed to reach higher levels of play. Ladder matches, team play, and tournaments are part of the daily curriculum. The Miller/Braka Tennis Camp offers half day sessions in the morning for the beginner-intermediate players and full day sessions for the more advanced player. Details: The Miller/Braka Tennis runs June 20 through September 2, with weekly and daily rates available. The full day hours are 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and the half day hours are 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. noon. For more information, call the club at (732) 741-0200 and ask for Todd or David.

MY GYM SUMMER CAMP Camp Details: My Gym camp is simply the best! My Gym has de-veloped an extraordinary program to help children six weeks through 10 years develop physically, cognitively, and emotionally through age-appropriate, weekly classes that incorporate music, dance, relays, games, special rides, gymnastics, sports, and more. Children have loads of fun as they gain strength, balance, coordination, agility, and flexibili-ty while developing social skills, confidence, and self-esteem. At the My Gym summer camp, children participate in energizing fitness games, noncompetitive gymnastics, arts and crafts, music, and much more. Each camp program is uniquely designed to keep your children moving and active, as they emphasize physical development and personal suc-cess. The themes and programs change daily, so no two camp days at My Gym are ever the same. Details: My Gym’s camp hours are Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. noon and Tuesday and Thursday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Camp runs all summer from June 20 through September 2. Registration is a la carte, so you can pick and choose the days that work best for you. My Gym of Shrewsbury is located at 100 Shrewsbury Plaza in Shrewsbury. For more information call (732) 389-9669 or visit www.mygym.com/shrewsbury.

OLD SCHOOL BASKETBALL ACADEMY LLC Camp Profile: Old School Basketball Academy is celebrating its sev-enth year in Red Bank. Their philosophy is simple: ball handling, shoot-ing, and scoring are the keys to success. The academy offers sessions in ball handling drills, shooting drills, and scoring drills and scrimmage. All sessions have less than 10 players for intense focus on every student. There are no contracts or minimum sessions required. Additionally, players may become part of the Old School Community Program. Here, Old School Basketball Academy play games at inner city gyms and donate 100% of player fees back to the programs of the host gym. Details: Visit www.OldSchoolBasketballAcademy.com.

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RUMSON COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Camp Details: The Rumson Country Day School (RCDS) welcomes students from the community to a summer of creativity, innovation, and fun. Their camps, operating for eight weeks beginning June 20, include a variety of offerings. All of their camps are led by RCDS faculty, staff, and guest instructors who are experts in their specialty area and are fully background checked by our security team. The very popular Early Child-hood Program, open to nursery school and pre-kindergarten children (age three and up) is a fun-filled camp that is specifically geared to en-rich the youngest students. By incorporating music, theater, arts, games, crafts, and more, the students continue to build skills for the classroom and beyond. The program, for students in kindergarten through eighth grade, includes sports camps, arts and crafts, STEAM-based exploration, chess, Go, drama, creative writing, coding, and many others. The Jayne S. Carmody School for children with language-based learning differences will once again provide individualized and small group instruction, along with fun project-based problem-solving that will boost skills in a warm and engaging environment. Details: Rumson Country Day School is located at 35 Bellevue Ave in Rumson. For more information, visit www.rcds.org/summer or email [email protected].

SUMMA LOVE SURFING & YOGA LLC Camp Profile: With over 11 years of teaching surfing, Summa Love Surfing & Yoga is one of Monmouth County’s oldest and most established surf camps. They want their kids to have the time of their lives, making new friends and learning a new sport in a fun, safety driv-en, low pressured learning environment. Safety is their highest prior-ity and every Summa Love instructor is invested in the children they coach, which is demonstrated by their relationships, inspiring words, and celebrations of success. Yoga, snacks, wetsuits, and all equipment are included with camp. They also have pizza parties on Fridays and gift bags with t-shirts with weekly sign ups included in tuition. As they say, “Conquer your goals, live your dreams, and become a surfer. With Peace, Love & Shred since 2005!” Details: Summa Love Surfing & Yoga is located at Phillips Beach off Ocean Avenue in Deal and is open Monday through Friday, with four-hour camp scheduled during lower tides in both Long Branch and Deal. The full camp runs for 11 weeks during the summer and students can sign up for one day, three days, weekly, multiple weeks, or the full summer. There are sibling discounts and savings for multiple weeks. For more information, call (908) 910-4552, visit www.summalove.com, or email [email protected].

OLD SCHOOL BASKETBALL ACADEMY GIVES BACK

Now in their seventh year, Old School Basketball Academy, Red Bank, takes pride in giving back to the basketball

community with their Old School Commu-nity Program. Through their training ses-sions, Old School puts together teams that visit inner city gyms and recreations centers throughout New Jersey. Old School donates 100% of the training fees for those games directly to those recreation centers and programs. Such inner city programs reach out to the local youth and keep them involved with their commu-nities through basketball and other activities. Many of these programs are in need of support in order to keep them up and running. It’s a great experience for the Old School kids as well as the kids from these communities. The energy is high at the games and the atmosphere is very positive and welcoming. The volunteers who run these programs are amazing people and Old School is proud to support them. The New Jersey basketball community is a tightknit group and Old School Bas-ketball Academy is well known for their work throughout the years. For more information on the Old School Community Program, please visit www.OldSchoolBasketballAcademy.com or email [email protected].


WWW.BROOKDALECC.EDU/SUMMERCAMPSwww.brookdalecc.edu/summercamps For info or brochure, Call Beth 732-224-2005

Open RegistRatiOn fORBROOKDALE’S

CAMPS-ON-CAMPUSBrookdale’s Camps-On-Campus has opened registration for the upcoming

summer 2016 season. Parents are welcome, too! Brookdale’s long-popular summer program has enjoyed some new flourish in recent seasons. Adventure camps have enhanced the academic components of summer fun. “We focused on our strength as a college,” said Linda Martin, camp director. “We have a unique advantage in our ability to deliver truly inno-vative and fun learning experiences.” This year’s arts, sciences, humanities, and digital arts camps all contain a significant number of brand new offerings, with many forms of learning creatively hidden as fun. Minecraft Designers, Com-puter Science Basics, Politics and Debate, and Global Citizenship are among the new additions. This year’s sports camps feature cheerleading, fencing, field hockey, soccer, and tennis. Don’t let your children have all the fun! The campus setting, appealing to students of all ages, offers possibilities for children and parents alike. The cam-pus Fitness Center and Lifelong Learning classes welcome people of all ages; many programs take place during camp hours. Take a look at the offerings at www.brookdalecc.edu/lifelonglearning. There is exciting camp news off campus, too. Brookdale’s partnership with the Monmouth County Vocational Schools offers summer camp programs at Biotechnology High School and High Technology High School, as well as the Culinary Education Center. Check out the many creative week-long camp pro-grams at www.brookdalecc.edu/summercamps or call Beth to request a bro-chure at (732) 224-2005.

PARK SYSTEM OFFERS CAMP OPTIONS FOR

CHILDREN WITH

SPECIAL NEEDS

Are you looking to give your child with special needs the best camp experience possible? The Monmouth County Park System may have just what you’re

looking for, with programs such as Therapeutic Recreation, Odyssey Adventure, Sports and Fitness, Fort Monmouth, Cultural Services, and Nature Camps. Discover which camps best fit your child’s needs and interests, what sup-ports are available, and how the park system’s inclusion process works. For more information, please visit www.monmouthcountyparks.com or call (732) 842-4000, ext. 1. For persons with hearing impairment, the Park System TTY/TDD number is 711. The Monmouth County Park System, created in 1960 by the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders, is Monmouth County’s Open Space, Parks, and Recreation agency.


SUMMER ARTS CAMPS for all ages inVisual Art, Music, Dance, Multi-Media,

Crafts & Theatre!

SUMMER CAMP AT Middletown Arts Center GEARED TO ENRICH

KIDS’ LIVES

This summer, kids ages three and older can enroll in a variety of summer camp experiences focusing specifically on the cre-ative arts and various STEAM offerings at Middletown Arts

Center. The camp offers both half day and full day classes that run from June 20 to September 2, with per week options. A free and supervised lunch is offered to children attending both a morning and afternoon session. Campers can be dropped off as ear-ly as 7:00 a.m. with pre-registration and Club MAC offers after-camp fun until 6:00 p.m. “I am extremely proud of our Summer Camp Program that has grown considerably over the past decade.” said Maggie O’Brien, the MAC’s executive director. “We are honored to have been nominated for Jersey Arts’ “Best of…” this year and we are excited about our 2016 curriculum, which includes several new components, including a Teen Zone and a ceramics program.” The MAC’s main goal for the summer camp is to enrich students’ lives with various offerings ranging from arts and crafts to computer coding and video game design while they are having fun in their state-of-the-arts, air-conditioned facility. Their caring and talented instruc-tors ensure that campers have an awesome time while they get creative. The camp offers a wide array of classes, including Dance with Miss Deena, Felted Hats and Beading with Amy Jachyra, En Plein Air with the Doodle Dude, Surfin’ Dudes and Mermaids with Miss Lau-rie, the Best of Jazz with Miss Sherri, Ceramics, Summer Band Camp with Mr. Cantor, Robotics, Video Game Design, Musical Theater, Black Rocket Productions Camps, Kidz Art Camps, and more. Campers do not need to be Middletown residents to attend the program. MAC members can attend the camp for a discounted rate. A complete list of the center’s programs can be found at www.middle-townarts.org. Space is limited and camps fill up quickly. With sum-mer only a few months away, it is time to set your sights on how your kids will spend their time off from school.

About the MAC MAC is a 23,000-square-foot facility in Middletown that offers performances, exhibits, classes, demonstrations, and camps center-ing on the arts. Its convenient location across from the Middletown train station on Church Street enables easy access. MAC’s diverse, year‐round cultural enrichment features more than 1,200 programs catering to all age groups and interests. Classes range from ballroom dancing and ballet to watercolor painting and computer sciences. The center annually engages approximately 4,000 artists, who instruct, exhibit, and perform. MAC’s theatrical, musical, dance, and comedic performance schedule and ticket sales can be accessed at www.mid-dletownarts.org. MAC is operated by a non-profit 501c3, the Middle-town Township Cultural and Arts Council.

CELEBRATINGOUR TWENTY FIFTH YEAR

LITTLE SILVER TENNIS CLUB100 Birch Ave, Little Silver, NJ 07739

732-741-0200

Featuring the HighestCaliber of Instruction...

THEMILLER / BRAKA

TENNIS CAMP

All Levels of PlayEach camper will be evaluated and placed into instructional group according to his/her ability level. Emphasis will be placed on stroke production, drilling, strategy and play. Here we will develop the foundation needed to reach higher levels of play. Ladder matches, team play and tournaments will be part of our daily curriculum.

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