Peter J. Biondi Municipal Building Branch Road

(908) 369-4832

Hillsborough Parks and Recreation

2019 Fall Activities Guide

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-Youth Programs

- Adult Programs

-Halloween Party

- Howl-O-Ween

-Winter Basketball

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Hillsborough Parks and Recreation

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Department Staff

Director of Parks, Recreation & Social Services Bob Wagner

Assistant Director of Recreation Griffin Dunne

Parks Supervisor John Crossen

Recreation Program Coordinator Jessica Gonzalez

Recreation Assistant Russell Surace

Administrative Assistant Annette Henderson

Parks and Recreation Commission

Chairperson Rob Peason

Vice Chairperson Lisa Nisivoccia

Commissioners Bill Bochinski Robert Ciano Robert Hollingshead Ron Skobo Karyl Rucci Larry Yard Paul Marini

Recreation Commission Liaisons Deputy Mayor Doug Tomson Committeewoman Olivia Holmes

Mission Statement

Our mission is to enrich the lives of the residents of Hillsborough by providing safe, welcoming parks and recreation facilities and affordable, diverse recreation and social activities for people of all ages and abilities to play, learn, contemplate, build community, and be good stewards of our environment.

Meetings

Regular monthly meetings of the Recreation and Parks Commission are held on the first Wednesday of each month in the Municipal Building at 7:00pm. The meetings are open and the public is welcome.

Hillsborough Township Committee

Mayor Frank DelCore

Deputy Mayor Doug Tomson

Committeewoman Gloria McCauley

Committeeman Shawn Lipani

Committeewoman Olivia Holmes

Parks and Recreation Information

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General Information

General Policies

Supervision Parents or guardians of minors are responsible for dropping off and picking up their children promptly at the facility.

Eligibility All township residents are eligible to participate in all programs, assuming the participant meets the age or grade criteria outlined. Where available, non-residents may participate in certain programs for an additional fee.

Financial Assistance The Department of Parks and Recreation offers reduced fee registration for children who are eligible under the guidelines of the Federal Subsidized Lunch Program. Please call our office for information prior to registration.

Communication Closing notifications and cancellations due to inclement weather will be posted on our website and Facebook.

Get Connected! Stay Informed!

Website: hillsboroughnjrecreation.org

Facebook: facebook.com/ hillsboroughnjrecreation

Instagram: instagram.com/hillsboroughrec

Bookmark our website, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram for the most up to date information about recreation programs and events!

Refund Policy

The Department of Parks and Recreation reserves the right to cancel, alter, supplement, limit registration or change any dates, times, locations, ages, fees or any other information listed. There will be NO REFUNDS of any registration fees unless the program is canceled by the department.

Inclusive Recreation Information

The Hillsborough Department of Parks and Recreation is committed to an inclusive approach to recreation. Inclusion is individuals with and without disabilities participating in recreation activities together.

In order for individuals with disabilities to participate as fully as possible, reasonable modifications are provided. These are individualized techniques and resources used to enhance program participation without fundamentally altering the program. Inclusion makes it possible for individuals to choose from the vast array of programs offered by the Department of Parks and Recreation.

For more information, or to request assistance and modifications, please contact us at (908)369-4832. We request at least four weeks notice for reasonable modification requisitions. Please note that in some cases, these modifications may take longer. Program Registration

There are two easy ways to register for programs:

Visit the Parks and Recreation office at The Peter J. Biondi Municipal Building. Online at the Parks and Recreation website.

Therapeutic Recreation Partnership

We have a cooperative agreement with the Somerset County Park Commission's Therapeutic Recreation Department (TR) to provide leisure and recreation opportunities for children and adults who have a developmental disability. We and TR recognizes the need for all individuals to participate actively in recreational and leisure activities to promote health, fitness, and well-being. More information on Therapeutic Recreation is available by calling the TR Department of SCPC at (908) 526-5650.

Parks Directory and Community Groups

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Ann Van Middlesworth Park 570 Pleasant View Road

Baseball field, softball field, basketball courts, universal playground, 1-mile walking trail, picnic areas, skate park, fishing pond, sensory garden

Docherty Park 154 U.S. Route 206 South

Softball fields, soccer fields, lacrosse fields, playground, roller hockey rink, picnic areas

Flagg Way Park 4 Flagg Way

Tennis court, playground

Community Groups

Hillsborough Baseball League www.hillsboroughbb.com

Flagg Way Park

Flagtown Park 40 7th Street, Flagtown

Baseball field, basketball court, playground, picnic area

Otto's Farm Park Montgomery & Wertsville Road

Hiking trails through farmland, orchards, and over streams; cross country skiing

Singley Park 425 Woodfern Road

Softball fields, regulation soccer field, small sided soccer fields, paved walking trail

Woodfield Park 154 Beekman Lane

Softball fields, soccer fields, tennis courts, playgrounds, paved walking trail

Hillsborough Dukes Football & Cheerleading www.hillsboroughdukes.com

Hillsborough Senior Citizens Club (A) Dorrie Guarniero (B) Tony Fusco

Jr. Raider Football, Cheerleading, Track, and Girls Lacrosse www.jrraiders.org

Hillsborough Soccer Club www.hillsboroughsoccerclub.org

Hillsborough Lacrosse www.hillsboroughlax.com

Hillsborough Library www.somerset.lib.nj.us/hillsborough

Hillsborough Special Olympics www.leaguelineup.com/hillsboroughspecialolympics

Otto’s farm Park Singley Park

Youth Programs

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Program Calendar at a Glance

Note: This calendar is for informational purposes only. Please check the program listing for specific dates and times of each program.

Biddy Basketball (Co-Ed) Introduce your child to fun and exciting sport of basketball! Using proportionally sized basketballs, this program encourages players to develop motor skills and basic technique in passing, dribbling and shooting. Players will be taught through a series of fun challenges, structured activities and scrimmages.

Supervisor: US Sports Age: 5-8 Program Fee: $70 Days: Wednesdays BOE Facility Fee: $20 Time: 6:30pm - 7:30pm Total Reg. Fee: $90 Dates: 9/25, 10/2, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6 Location: HMS Main Gym

Basketball Skills and Drills (Co-Ed) Keep your skills sharp after basketball season. This program stresses basic basketball skills and techniques. Children will develop and improve their dribbling, passing, shooting, and defensive skills. Supervisor: US Sports Age: 9-12 Program Fee: $70 Days: Wednesday BOE Facility Fee:$ 20 Time: 7:30pm - 8:30pm Total Reg. Fee: $ 90 Dates: 9/25, 10/2, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6 Location: HMS Main Gym

Skateboarding

Monday First Roots Music & Movement

Tuesday

Bricks For Kidz

Little Gym on the Go

Wednesday Tennis Foundation (ages 5-10)

Basketball Skills and Drills

Biddy Basketball

Thursday Tennis Foundations (ages 11-14) Tennis Development

Come skate with Prime's Skate Team to learn some of skate boarding’s entry level skills while working your way up to some more advanced skills and tricks. Also, prepare to learn different aspects of the board such as decks, wheels, and bearings such as board maintenance. Helmets and skateboards are required while other pads are recommended.

Supervisor: Rich Petersen Age: 7-12 Fee: $70 Days: Sundays Time: 9:00-10:00am Dates: 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27 Location: Ann Van Middlesworth Skate Park

Super Soccer Stars Super Soccer Stars is fun themed-based soccer program that teaches your child the basic fundamentals of soccer while taking them on a fun imaginary adventure! Each structured one hour class is designed to teach your child soccer skills while using their feet and imaginations in fun creative ways. Supervisor: Shawn Kenny Age: 3-5 Fee: $100 Days: Saturdays Time: 1:30-2:30pm Dates: 9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19 Location: Flagtown Annex

Youth Programs

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First Roots Music & Movement This class enhances a child’s natural love of music! Children develop their roots in a stimulating, music-rich environment. Singing, dancing, instrument play, prop play, stories, rhymes, and rhythms help children grow and learn. Caregivers are required to stay onsite with their child.

Supervisor: Jen Esposito Age: 6 mo. – 5yrs Fee: $60/or $12 per class Days: Mondays Time: 2:00-2:45pm Dates: 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7 Location: Municipal Building - Side Multipurpose Room

Join us on Thursday, October 24th for the Children’s Halloween Party

(Attached flyer for more details)

Bricks 4 Kidz

Supervisor: Dev Meyappan & Usha Alagappan Grades: K - 5th grade Fee: $96 Days: Tuesday Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm Dates: 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5 Location: Municipal Building-Senior Activities Room

The Little Gym On-the-Go Fun

Are you ready to get moving with your little one? Enjoy some outdoor fun with your toddler this season. This unique parent/child program includes parachute, hoola hoops, bubbles, and ball-handling fun. The lessons help prepare your toddler to enjoy physical activities and develop strong listening skills at an early age by providing you a sampler of The Little Gym’s favorite skill-building activities. Toddlers will have the opportunity to follow instruction, learn new skills, and advance to reach new milestones.

Supervisor: Ada Yung Age: 1 9 - 3 0 months Fee: $133 Day: Tuesdays Time: 2:30-3:10pm Dates: 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22 Location: Ann Van Middlesworth Park

Construction Craze Put on your hard hat and head on over to our construction site! Make your own motorized models of tools of the trade from a hand-held power drill and power saw to a tough, all-terrain bulldozer and giant dump truck. Would you be surprised to learn that one of these objects has a history stretching from the Stone Age to the Space Age?

Code Ninja’s In this 8 week program, Code Senseis will teach kids the foundations of coding by using block-based programming to build their own interactive video game. The program is designed to be fun, educational, and easy to learn. Participants will be able to share the game they coded with friends and family. By the end of the 8 week program, participants will have a good grasp on the basics and foundations of simple coding. All laptops and equipment will be provided.

Supervisor: Code Ninja’s Age: 7-14 Fee: $240 Day: Saturdays Time: 3:00-4:00pm Dates: 9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16 Location: Municipal Building-Senior Activities Room

Youth Programs

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Musical Theatre This program is a “must” for every star in training! Gain confidence and experience in singing, dancing, and acting through theatre games and improvisation. At the end of the session, students will have the chance to perform in a musical review for families and friends! Instructor Lauren has performed in such plays as Elf the musical and Disney’s Beauty and the Beast National Tour. Supervisor: Fresh Theatre Arts Grades: 3rd-8th Fee: $250 Day: Sundays Time: 11:00am-12:00pm Dates: 8 weeks starting in mid-September Location: Municipal Building-Senior Activities Room

Foundations Tennis Participants will learn the basic fundamentals of stroke production, court movement, and footwork skills in a low pressure and energetic environment. Players must provide their own racket.

Supervisor: US Sports Days: Wednesdays Fee: $134 Age: 5 – 8 Time: 4:00pm-5:00pm Ages: 8-10 Time: 5:00pm-6:00pm Dates: 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30 Location: Woodfield Park Tennis Courts Ages: 11-14 Time: 4:00pm-5:00pm Days: Thursdays Dates: 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24 Location: Woodfield Park Tennis Courts Development Tennis

Participants will work towards refining the fundamental skills of stroke production, rally consistency, and court awareness: all essential aspects to successful match play. Players must provide their own rackets. Supervisor: US Sports Ages: 11-14 Fee: $134 Time: 5:00pm-6:00pm Days: Thursdays Dates: 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24 Location: Woodfield Park Tennis Courts

Youth/Adult Golf Clinic This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of golf. Stance, grip, alignment, putting, chipping, iron play, sand play, and driving will all be taught. Basic rules and etiquette will also be introduced.

Supervisor: Bob D’Amica Ages: 7-14 and Adults Fee: $125 Day: Sundays Time: Adults 10:00-11:00am Youth 11:00-12:00pm Dates: 9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6 Location: Hillsborough Country Club

Find a program you or your child like? Register today! There are two easy ways to

sign up. You can stop by our office from 8:00am-4:30pm, or you can register from the

convenience of your home or office on our CommunityPass online registration system!

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Monday

Men's Volleyball

Tuesday

Men's Over 40 Basketball

Tuesday Co-Ed Volleyball

Wednesday

Men's Open Basketball

Friday

Friday Co-Ed Volleyball

Note: This calendar is for informational purposes only. Please check the program listing for specific dates and times of each program. Men’s Open Basketball

Join us for an evening of pick-up basketball. With no formal teams, new teams are formed each week.

Supervisor: Gary Puzio Age: Adults Program Fee: $30 Day: Wednesdays BOE Facility Fee: $15 Total Reg. Fee: $45 Time: 8:00pm - 10:00pm Dates: 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/16 Location: Auten Road Intermediate School

Men’s Volleyball

Pick-up volleyball games are played each week. New teams are formed each session. This is for players who wish to play at a higher level of competition.

Supervisor: Mike Bauer Age: Adults Program Fee: $30 Day: Mondays BOE Facility Fee: $15 Total Reg. Fee: $45 Time: 8:00-10:00pm Dates: 9/16, 9/23, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11 Location: Hillsborough Middle School

Men’s Over 40 Basketball

Held on Tuesday nights each week, this open gym is for adults 40 years of age and older. There are no formal teams in this pick-up style program.

Supervisor: Rich Mancino Age: Adults Program Fee: $30 Day: Tuesdays BOE Facility Fee: $15 Total Reg. Fee: $45

Time: 6:30-8:00pm Dates: 10/22, 10/29, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17 Location: Woods Road Elementary School

Co-ed Volleyball (Tuesday or Friday) Players of all abilities are welcome at this volleyball program. Pick-up games will be played with new teams formed each week. (Separate registration fee for each night)

Supervisor: Mike Williams Age: Adults Program Fee: $30 Day: Tue or Fri BOE Facility Fee: $15 Total Reg. Fee: $45 Time: 8:00pm - 10:00pm Dates Below Tues: 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29 Fri: 9/13, 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1 Location: Hillsborough Middle School

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Adult Programs

Adult Bocce League

Age: Adults Day: Saturday Registration Fee: $45

Time: 9:30-11:30am Dates: 9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, (Playoffs) 10/26

Location: AVM Bocce Courts

Teams of four players try to get their bocce balls as close to a pallina (target ball) as possible. Points are awarded to the team with the closest bocce ball. And, it’s a lot of fun!

Winter Cross-Town Girls Basketball LeagueIn Hillsborough & Neighboring Towns

Season Runs from the End of November through the Beginning of March

*Please note that leagues have a maximum capacity and can close before the deadline date.

Key Dates:Practices Begin November 23rd.Games run from January 4th toMarch 2nd.

Leagues - 3rd & 4th Grade5th & 6th Grade7th & 8th Grade

Cost:Girls League Program Fee: $135

BOE Facility Fee: $25Total Registration Fee: $160

Register online at hillsboroughnjrecreation.org

Games will be held on Friday nights or Saturdays

during the day. There will be 1 game per weekend.*

*Games canceled due to incliment weather will not be made upunless otherwise noted.

Registration Deadline October 25th*

Winter In-Town Boys Basketball LeagueSeason Runs from the End of November through

the Beginning of MarchRegister by October 25, 2019*

*Please note that leagues have a maximum capacity and can close before the deadline date.

Boys Youth Leagues will play on Saturdays at ARIS or HMS

High School Leagues will play on Mondays at ARIS

Key Dates:Saturday, 11/2/2019 - Evaluation Day (Youth League)Week of 11/18/2019 - Practices Begin (Youth League)Saturday, 11/23/2019 - First Game (Youth League)Monday, 11/25/2019 - First Game (High School League)

Leagues - 4th & 5th Grade6th - 8th Grade9th & 10th Grade11th & 12th Grade

Youth League Program Fee: $135 BOE Facility Fee: $25

Total Registration Fee: $160

HS League Program Fee: $120 BOE Facility Fee: $25

Total Registration Fee: $145

Register online athillsboroughnjrecreation.org

Saturday Mornings from 9:30 - 11:30 at the Ann Van Middlesworth Park

Bocce Court

6 Weeks of Bocce starting Sept 14th PLUS 1 Week for Playoffs

2019 FallAdult Bocce

League

Cost is $45 and includes a Bocce League T-Shirt

Sign up online at hillsboroughnjrecreation.org

The Bocce League will be listed under 2019 Fall RecreationPrograms and Activities

Children's Halloween Party

Thursday, October 24th

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

$8 per child

Come in costume and have some

Halloween Fun on the Farm!

All registered children can go on a hayride, receive a

pumpkin from the patch, walk through the kids bale

maze and get a goodie bag!!!

at Norz Hill Farm

Pre-Registration Required online at

www.hillsboroughnjrecreation.org

120 South Branch Road, Hillsborough

at Ann Van Middlesworth Dog Park

Saturday, October 26th

8:30 AM Registration

9:00 AM Parade Begins

by the Pavilion

*Dogs must be spayed or neutered and can not show any signs of aggression to enter the dog park.

Hillsborough Parks and Recreation

During this event we ask that you keep your dogs on their leash at ALL times, even inside the dog park.

Dog Parade and Costume Contest

FREE VendorsPrizes

Fun for All