Clinton Township Newsletter

CLINTON TOWNSHIP RECREATION www.clintontwprec.com 908.735.5999 ON-LINE CREDIT CARD REGISTRATIONS for all programs! We accept, VISA, Master Card, American Express and Discover. Please visit our website at www.clintontwprec.com and Register today! Mark Your Calendar! Re-vamped Spring Egg Hunt April 12, 2014 Community Day April 26, 2014 If you are interested in participating or volunteering (adults needed also) please call 908.735.5999, Ext. 2 or email Denise Filardo at ctrecprog@clintontwpnj.com 2014 SUMMER REC EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES The Recreation Department will begin accepting applications for Summer Rec employment on January 1, 2014. The application deadline will be February 14, 2014 for all applicants. All 2013 Summer Rec employees have already received an invitation to reapply and a questionnaire via USPS mail. New applicants may apply online at www.clintontwprec.com Go to Summer Rec - Summer Rec Employment - Click "Apply Now" This will bring you to Community Pass, our online Registration Program. Set up an account by following the prompts, then select "Employment Application" from 2014 Summer Rec list. Complete application and submit. Applications also available at the Rec office. Visit our website for 2014 employment details. 2014 SUMMER REC FOR CAMPERS ART PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS with Kimberly W. Cheifer, a classically trained fine artist, provides art classes for adults and kids. Kimberly enjoys inspiring students to find healthy selfexpression through art in order to help them build confidence and self esteem while learning and developing art skills. Each Series will provide a basic understanding of art elements and color theory which will be learned through demonstrations, famous artist examples and practice. Kimberly will give group and individual guidance to help students find satisfaction with their art process and final work. These are beginner's level classes for those with little or no experience. All materials are included. All classes will be held on Wednesday evenings Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Location: Clinton Twp. Middle School, Art Room # 167 WINTER ART JOURNEY (WINTER 1) Dates: Wed 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12 Students will be introduced to fundamental approaches to drawing winter landscapes using pencil, pastel and charcoal. A simplified technique for learning perspective will assist students to create depth of field in their artwork. STILL LIFE ART JOURNEY (WINTER 2) Dates: Wed 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26 This series introduces students to basic approaches to observational drawing of still life. Objects of different materials and textures like fabric, glass, wood and metal will provide opportunities to explore basic techniques in shading, design and composition using pencil, pastel and charcoal. 5 Week Fee: $65 resident and $75 non-resident CT REC KARATE (MATSUBAYASHI RYU) Classes are taught by Sensei Steve Will, a fifth degree black belt in Matsubayashi Ryu Karate-Do, who is in his 17th year teaching for Clinton Township. Call Sensei Will at 908-735-5999 ext. 4 for availability and information. All classes held at Clinton Township Schools. June 30 - Aug 1 (closed Friday, July 4) Registration opens March 1, 2014 Ages: Kindergarten through 8th grade Kindergarteners must be 5 yrs of age by 10/1/14 Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 noon Children will be grouped according to grade and will enjoy five weeks of organized games, sports, crafts and events. Our trained and enthusiastic staff takes pride in making Rec lots of fun for all campers. Field trips, Special Activities, Archery and early morning care available at additional costs. Mighty Mites: Ages 4-6 Monthly Fee: $31 resident and $36 non-resident Kids Classes: Ages 7-14 Monthly Fee: $55 resident and $60 non-resident Adult Classes: Ages 15+ Monthly Fee: $60 resident and $65 non-resident J a n u a r y 2 0 1 4 Vinyasa Yoga Co-taught by Lisa Intrabartola, RYT-200 and Alison Belli Levine, CYT-200 Strengthen and stretch both mind and body with this series of classes, which link traditional sun salutations with a rhythmic series of yoga poses. Also includes pranayama (breathing exercises) and meditation practice. Winter 1: Mon., 1/6, 1/13, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10 (1/20 no class) 5 Week Fee: $65 resident and $75 non-resident Winter 2: Mon., 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7 6 Week Fee: $75 resident and $85 non-resident Time: 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm Location: Clinton Twp Middle School Room 148 Mat Pilates Facilitated by Carolyn Pritchett, Power Pilates Certified Instructor Taught in the traditional, classical method designed by J.H. Pilates to strengthen and lengthen from your core for full body vitality. Teaches body awareness, good posture and easy graceful movement. Winter 1: Wednesdays, 1/8 - 2/12 Winter 2: Wednesdays, 2/19 - 3/26 Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm Location: Clinton Twp Middle School Room 148 Fee: $75 resident & $85 non-resident CIRQUE DES ARTS! KIDZART PROGRAMS (GRADES K-3) Fall into Creativity with KidzArt! Beat the winter blues with our circus creations! Each week using the circus as our theme we will draw and create some fantastic pieces of art. Clowns, clay seals, wire sculpture and more will all be part of the fun… draw on different surfaces, blend with pastels and create your own circus fun house, it's going to be a festival of fun! Grades K-1: Spruce Run School Tuesdays, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25 Time: 3:10 pm – 4:10 pm Grades 2-3: Patrick McGaheran School Thursdays, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27 Time: 3:15 pm – 4:15 pm Fee: $98 resident and $108 non-resident 7

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