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East Orange Recreation  & Cultural Affairs
2008 Summer Day Camps and Activities
For Additional Information Call 973-414-4141

FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE!  Registration now available at the Fellowship Civic Center, 1 Fellowship Circle, 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday. 

Payment: Cash or Money Order, NO CHECKS.

*** CAMP FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE*** 

Please be prepared to pay a 2-week mandatory camp fee.  Fees listed are for EAST ORANGE RESIDENTS ONLY and Proof of residency required at registration.  Fees for non-residents provided on request at 973-414-4141.  NJ Relay 1-800-852-7897, 711 Voice TTY

DATES, SITES, TIMES & FEES ARE SUBJECT  TO CHANGE
All camps are from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday

(unless noted differently)

Pre-care and After-care are available at Fellowship Civic Center Day Camp, Hart Middle School Day Camp, and Grow 'n' Glow Camp

 

HART MIDDLE SCHOOL DAY CAMP
116 Hamilton Street
7 - 12 years of age

Camp Director: Johnny Atkinson
Camp dates: July 7, 2008 - August 15, 2008
Camp Fee: $50.00 per week

This camp is for 6 weeks.  Breakfast and lunch will be served daily.  Campers are involved in daily camp activities such as:  Arts/crafts, indoor swimming, chess, quiet games and other recreational activities.   Campers experience trips to PNC Art Center, Sandy Hook National Park, County and State fairs, Keansburg Amusement Park, the movie theater and Stokes State Forrest.  Each camper will receive a t-shirt. 
Pre- and After-care available

 

FELLOWSHIP CIVIC CENTER (FCC DAY CAMP)
1 Fellowship Circle/Greenwood Avenue
7 - 12 years of age

Camp Director: Phil Hartsfield
Camp Dates: July 7, 2008 - August 15, 2008
Camp Fee: $50.00 per week

This camp is for 6 weeks.  Breakfast and lunch will be served daily.  Campers are involved in daily camp activities such as:  Arts/crafts, ceramics, in-house movies, swimming, chess, quiet games and other recreational activities.  Campers experience trips to PNC Art Center, Sandy Hook National Park, County and State fairs, Keansburg Amusement Park, the movie theater and Stokes State Forrest.  Each camper will receive a t-shirt.  Pre- and After-care available

 

JR. HIGH CAMP
13 - 15 years of age

Camp Director: Mary Barney
Camp Dates: July 7, 2008 - August 15, 2008
Camp Fee: $80.00 per week

This camp is for 6 weeks.   Breakfast and lunch will be served daily.  The camp is an out growth of the Travel Day Camp; the camp introduces these teens to the matured aspect of Travel Day Camp.  Campers enjoy college tours in the surrounding community and have speakers come in to speak about their future.  At the end of camp, the campers are taken to a restaurant and must dress for success.  Each camper will receive a t-shirt.

 

TRAVEL DAY CAMP
8 - 12 years of age

Camp Director:  Mary Barney
Camp Dates: July 7, 2008 - August 15, 2008
Camp Fee: $80.00 per week

This camp is for 6 weeks.  Breakfast and lunch will be served daily.  Each week campers depart from a different city park taking campers out of the city and state to various places such as:  The Museum of Natural History, Hayden Planetarium, Apollo Theater, Mystic Seaport, Quassy Amusement Park, Philly Zoo, Franklin Mint, Sandy Hook National Park, Island Beach State Park, PNC Art Center, Lake Tomahawk, movie theater and Eagle Rock Bowling Lanes.  Each camper will receive a t-shirt.


                                                                                                   
GROW 'N' GLOW CAMP                                                                                    top of page
3 - 6 years of age

Camp Director: Joy Mills
Camp Dates: July 7, 2008 - August 15, 2008
Camp Fee: $50.00 per week

This camp is for 6 weeks.  Breakfast and lunch will be served daily.  These camps are located at 4 sites - Elmwood Park, Gordon Park Trailers, Columbian Park and Hart Middle School.  The camp includes introduction to arithmetic, English, reading, arts/crafts, music and physical education, field trips to PNC Art Center, Newark Museum, Sandy Hook National Park, County and State fairs, Lake Tomahawk and Bellclair Bowling Lanes.  Camp ends with a big cookout in the part, pony rides, face painting, games and a magic show.   Each camper will receive a t-shirt.  Pre- and After-care available

 

CHEERING/DOUBLE DUTCH CAMP
7 - 15 years of age

Camp Director: Margaret Scott
Camp Dates: July 7, 2008 - August 15, 2008
Camp Fee: $55.00 per week

This camp is for 6 weeks.  Breakfast and lunch will be served daily.  Campers are given instructions in cheerleading, dance, aerobics, gymnastics, double Dutch and pyramid building while promoting SAFETY.   There are 11 sites.  There are 2 competitions, Double Dutch and Cheering/Dance.  Trophies and ribbons are given at each of the tournaments.  Each camper will receive a t-shirt.

 

CO-ED BASKETBALL CAMP
8 - 14 years of age

Camp Director: Janice Walker
Camp Dates: July 7, 2008 - August 15, 2008
Camp Fee: $55.00 per week

This camp is for 6 weeks.  Breakfast and lunch will be served daily.   Campers will be instructed in the fundamentals of basketball.  Games and drills daily.  Each camper will receive a t-shirt.  Special activities: WNBA game and fieldtrips.

 

 

SUMMER AQUATIC PROGRAM                                                  top of page

Program Director: Tameika Garrett
Pool Badge Fees: Youth (3-17) $10.00; Adults (18 and up) $20.00;
                              Seniors FREE.  Please call for out-of-resident fees.

Locations: Elmwood Park, Haire Park, Columbian Park
Summer swim lesson classes: infant and pre-school program, youth (level 1-8), adults (level 1-8), water aerobics and swim team.  Please call pool site for program information.  Must have a BADGE to swim!

 

EAST ORANGE FARMERS MARKET

Market Manager: Stanley O. Edwards
Time: Tuesdays 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., July thru October
Location: Next to Auto Zone, Central Avenue & Halsted Street

 

LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL

Boys Age 9-12 & 13-15
Dates: May - July

 

TEE BALL

Co-ed Age 6-8
Dates: May - July

Program Director, Stanley O. Edwards
See park Director for more information

SUMMER BASKETBALL

12 & under, 15 & under, 18 & under & Adult
Dates: July - August

Program Director, Rodney Donnelly
See park Director for more information
 

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T.A.V.E. YOUTH PROGRAM
Teens Against Violence Everywhere

Program Director: Stanley O. Edwards
Monday & Thursday 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. - Noon
Fellowship Civic Center (F.C.C.)

T.A.V.E. was created to develop and cultivate healthy beliefs and clear standards in our community youth.  To foster strong moral values, self-discipline and cooperation with others, resulting in an improved quality of life.            
 


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**CAMP FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE**