The Department of Parks & Recreation wishes the Township of Moorestown and all who use the Parks & Recreation Programs and Facilities a very Happy Holiday Season. 2014 has been a tremendous year for the Department of Parks & Recreation from the re-opening of “The Rec” to the growth and development of many new programs. The end of the year allows us time to pause and thank all of those people who have made this year possible.
From Moorestown Town Council Members and Township Administration who made the renovation of the Church Street Recreation Center a priority to the Recreation Staff who make every day a possibility…the reinvention of The Rec has meant more programs, more opportunities for youth and families to be active and healthy. The Department of Parks & Recreation also thanks the thousands of individuals, youth and families who participate in and volunteer with the numerous programs the Department offers.
Thank you to the parent and youth volunteers who coach in many of our programs and who provide staff support. From soccer coaches to CIT’s the many volunteers at the Department of Parks & Recreation make these programs more robust and better for everyone involved.
During the holiday season the department is dedicated to providing local youth a safe and fun place to go. The Church Street Recreation Center will continue its Open Gym Program throughout the holidays. Please check the recreation activities listing for specific dates and times. Times will vary throughout the season.
Happy Holidays and peace and good will toward all.
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Parks & Rec Happenings: (calendar of upcoming events)
- Live Civilly Homework Help will return the week of January 12. Interested in volunteering? Contact Kahra Buss at contact@livecivilly.org
- CIT Applications: Mark your calendars for January 2015!
- Open Gym Days and Hours:
- Dec. 24 there is no Open Gym. The Recreation Center closes at noon.
- Dec. 25 the center is closed
- Dec. 26 and 27 from noon to 3 p.m. is 19- to 25-year-old Open Gym; from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. is 18 and under Open Gym; and from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. is grades nine to 12 Open Gym.
- Dec. 28 from noon to 3 p.m. is 19- to 25-year-old Open Gym.
- Dec. 29 and 30 from noon to 3 p.m. is 19- to 25-year-old Open Gym and from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. is 18 and under Open Gym.
- Dec. 31 from noon to 3 p.m. is 19- to 25-year-old Open Gym. Recreation Center closes at 4:30 p.m.
- Jan. 1, 2015 the center is closed
- Jan. 2 and 3, 2015 from noon to 3 p.m. is 19- to 25-year-old Open Gym and from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. is 18 and under Open Gym.
- Jan. 4, 2015 from noon to 3 p.m. is 19- to 25-year-old Open Gym.
- Jan. 5, 2015 Open Gym is from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Special Needs Programs Family Support Outing is Jan. 4 and Special Needs Providers Fair is Jan. 25.
- Balanced Athletics, GirlsBFit, Core Training and more are available.
- Group Piano Lessons is in the Church Street Recreation Center Music Studio.
- Arts Programming available are Arts & Crafts and Winter Arts Adventures.
- Yoga for teens and adults is Thursday evenings from 6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
- Girls B Fit for ages 6 to 11 are at the following locations: Baker School, Roberts School, South Valley School and Upper Elementary School.
- Dance classes are available like Intro to Jazz, Creative Ballet, Pre-School Ballet and more!
- EXIT 4 Boot Camp is Mondays through Thursdays and Saturdays. Pick your day and time!
- A daily bus from William Allen Middle School to Church Street Recreation Center departs at 2:35 p.m. daily!
Missed a registration date? Like us on Facebook at Moorestown Parks & Recreation for up to date information about programs and events. Want to register for an upcoming program? Register at www.moorestownrec.com.
New & Noteworthy!
Please note the different Open Gym Hours for different age groups.
Special Needs Programming is in high gear this winter. The Special Needs Field Day on Jan. 4 is an opportunity to get out of the house on a winter day and have your child participate in a variety of fun activities. Participate in one activity, two, three or more! These activities will be geared towards all and will include things such as basketball, beanbag toss, bowling and more! Water, snacks and gifts provided by MooreKids.
Does your company or organization provide services or products that would benefit individuals with disabilities and their families? If so, then you might want to purchase a space at the Special Needs Providers’ Fair sponsored by Moorestown Department of Parks and Recreation. For information about any of these activities please contact Darlene Altschuler at salt27@comcast.net.
