Clinton Township Newsletter

1 9 o c t o b e r 2 0 1 9 C L I N T O N T OW N S H I P R E C R E AT I O N D E PA R T M E N T N E W S Many residents have called the Administrative Office for information about recycling electronics. Electronics can be taken to the following sites: NewTech Recycling, Inc: 600A Apgar Drive, Somerset | 732.564.3110 Warren County Landfill: Pollution Control Financing Authority of Warren County 500 Mount Pisgah Avenue, Oxford, NJ 07863 | 908.453.2174 | www.pcfawc.com Questions? Call the Rec Dept: 908.735.5999 or contact: Tom Silvia - Rec. Director (x1) tsilvia@ clintontwpnj. com Saturday, October 26, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm at the Field of Dreams Playground on Old Allerton Road in Annandale! Parade begins at 3:30 pm Fee: $5/child (Parents & infants free) Enter the family dog for the Howl'oween Parade at 3:00 pm Enter the kids for the Costume Parade at 4:00 pm Walk the transformed Field of Dreams for a hauntingly good time! Choose the Friendly Path, tour the Pumpkin Patch and have a less scary and fun time with the entire family. Outside the haunted area there will be music and entertainment by Dr. D! We'll also have face painting, pumpkin decorating, games and surprises for all who attend this "spooktacular" event! R e C b A S k e T b A l l g R A d e S 3 - 6 This new program is designed as a co-ed recreational basketball program focused on teaching and, most importantly, fun. The program will be held on Saturdays in January/February and develop children's fundamental basketball skills such as dribbling, passing, shooting, defense and teamwork. As the season progresses and the children learn the basic skills they will be able to apply them in weekly scrimmage games. We are excited to bring you this new recreation basketball opportunity! Grades 3-4: CTMS - Saturdays Time: 9:00am - 10:30am Fee: $120 resident and $130 non-resident Grades 5-6: CTMS - Saturdays Time: 10:45am - 12:15pm Fee: $120 resident and $130 non-resident R e C b A S k e T b A l l g R A d e S 1 - 2 Our Recreation Basketball League will help develop basic skills for all players. The league is open to all boys and girls (Grades 1-2). The season for 1st and 2nd Graders will be January through February. Team practices and scrimmages will be held on Saturdays at the Round Valley School. Grades 1-2 $70 resident and $75 non-resident Volunteer Coaches are needed to run this program! If you are interested in coaching, please email: Recreation Director, Tom Silvia at tsilvia@clintontwpnj.com. R e C b A S k e T b A l l h I g h S C h O O l Our Recreation Basketball League will help develop basic skills for all players. The league is open to all boys (Grades 9-12). Games will be played December through March. All participants will be required to play the same amount. Games will be held during the week and on Saturdays at the North Hunterdon High School and the Clinton Township Middle School. Evaluation schedule grades 9-12 at CTMS Boys Grades 9-10 Mon 10/21 6:00pm Boys Grades 11-12 Mon 10/21 7:00pm Fee: $170 resident and $180 non-resident Volunteer Coaches are needed to run this program! If you are interested in coaching, please email: Recreation Director, Tom Silvia at tsilvia@clintontwpnj.com. S M A R T S I T T e R ( F O R A g e S 11 - 1 6 ) Saturday, October 19, 8:45 am to 2:45 pm | NHHS (Cafeteria A) Fee: $86 for resident and $91 for non-resident Register in Community Pass at: register.communitypass.net/clintontwp The motto of this excellent program is, "The best sitter is a SmartSitter". If you want to be the best sitter, sign up now for this comprehensive baby sitting course for boys and girls age 11 to 16 years. SmartSitter instructors are Registered Nurses with the knowledge and expertise to prepare students in every way to become successful, safe and confident baby sitters. Through many hands-on activities, the students learn the skills to care for infants through school age children. Participants receive a 35 page illustrated manual complete with family emergency forms and a letter to introduce them to prospective families, plus a SmartSitter certificate. Some of the topics covered include: Infant & Child Care First Aid Fire Safety & Prevention Handling Choking Emergencies Business of Babysitting Accident Management & Prevention. S U M M E R R E C 2 0 2 0 E M P L O Y M E N T Clinton Township Rec will begin accepting applications on 1/1/20. Application deadline is 2/14/20. Counselor positions: Senior, Junior, and CIT. Students entering grades 10 through 12 may apply for counselor positions. CIT applicants must be 14 years of age by 6/29/20. Coordinator positions open to teachers and qualified adults. Limited number of positions so apply early! Steve Will (x4) swill@ clintontwpnj. com

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