| Archery | Golf | Rock Climbing | Tennis |
| Circus Skills | Gymnastics | Skating | Track |
| Fencing | Horseback Riding | Soccer | Ultimate Frisbee |
| Fitness | Multi-Sports | Swimming |
archery
Union County Archery Range
Oak Ridge Park, Oak Ridge Rd., Clark, 908-527-4900. Open to archery identification holders. Lessons open to families and small groups ages 9 and over.
circus skills
Circus Place
3 Jill Court, Hillsborough, 908-829-3784. Offering exciting classes in circus skills, aerial arts including trapeze and silks, juggling, stilt walking, unicycle, acrobatics, tot programs, magic, birthday parties and more. Adaptive Circus and special needs classes also offered using modified equipment.
fencing
Excalibur Fencing Club
Chatham Club, 484 Southern Blvd., Chatham.
Medeo Fencing Club
30 Kearney St., Bridgewater, 732-469-2244.
New Jersey Fencing Alliance (NJFA)
New Jersey Fencing Alliance (NJFA)
50-58 Burnett Ave., Maplewood, 973-763-5728. NJFA invites you to experience its 17,000 sq. ft. climate controlled, state-of-the-art fencing club. NJFA offers continuous, flexible enrollment for group and private instruction throughout the year as well as summer camps for children ages 7-17. All levels and all weapons. Our professional staff of internationally and nationally recognized coaches will guide your child through this exciting educational experience. Students will learn how to properly exercise, fencing techniques and strategies, stimulate and achieve goal satisfaction and build self esteem while having fun. Open House Mon.-Thurs. 3-9pm, Sat. 8am-2pm.
Westfield Fencing Club
New Jersey Workshop for the Arts, 150-152 E. Broad St., Westfield, 908-789-9696.
fitness
Dapple Hill Farm
201-725-0047. Dapple Hill Farm is an exceptional equestrian facility located in Whitehouse, NJ, just minutes from I-78 and within easy access of NY. We offer lesson programs tailored to suit your specific needs. At Dapple Hill, we have established a safe, relaxed, fun and family atmosphere that everyone can enjoy.
• Lesson packages for children and adults • Summer camp • Leasing options for students • Showing opportunities • Boarding • Indoor arena with viewing area.
Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA
1340 Martine Ave., Scotch Plains, 908-889-8880. Variety of programs for youth, tweens and teens including Youth Sports, Tae Kwon Do, Teen and Tween Wellness Center featuring workouts specifically designed for each age group, Tween Cycle for students in grades 5-7 who want to participate in group indoor cycling combined with strength training, and Tween Yoga which is geared for students in grades 5-7 to improve focus, concentration and flexibility.
Palermo Show Stable
1555 Burnt Mills Rd., Bedminster, 908-719-7500. Info@palermoshowstable.com. Tues.-Sun. 8am-1pm, 3-6pm, after hours by appointment only. Horseback riding lessons, ages 6 to 65, beginner to advanced. Summer day camps, ages 6 to 16 and youth camp ages 3-5. Boarding, training, showing, horse sales and leases, and monthly horse shows.
Jan 7-8, Feb 11-12, Mar 17-18, Apr 21-22
Palermo Winter Festival.
golf
Essex County Mini Golf Safari
Essex County South Mountain Recreation Complex, 560 Northfield Rd., West Orange, 862-520-5024. Mon.-Fri. 1-9, Sat. 10-9, Sun. 11-9 seasonally. Adults $7, under 12/srs. $5. New 19-hole miniature golf course is designed in the shape of the African continent complete with 14 African animals interspersed among Sahara desert, Congo and grasslands habitats. A free shuttle travels between the golf course and Turtle Back Zoo and Codey Arena.
The Golf Academy at Basking Ridge
Basking Ridge Country Club, 185 Madisonville Rd., Basking Ridge, 908-766-8200 x143. Golf Academy classes instructed by PGA Professionals. Individual lessons and group clinics offered throughout the spring, summer and fall for children age two and up. Half day and full day summer camp for ages 6-17. Visit website for camp and clinic dates and to register online. Club membership is not required.
GolfNow.com
Select a golf course from 1,800 participating courses nationwide, find a tee time deal and book online 24/7.
Hyatt Hills Golf Complex
1300 Raritan Rd., Clark, 732-669-9100. Public regulation 9-hole course, clubhouse, driving range, putting green and 18-hole miniature golf. Private lessons, Junior clinics, Junior camps and after-school programs.
Lou Ruina, Golf Pro
East Orange Golf Course, 440 Parsonage Hill Rd., Short Hills, 201-213-1844. Email: louisruina@yahoo.com. 25 year golf pro offers junior camps, on course lessons, private and group lessons. Gift certificates available.
LPGA-USGA Girls Golf
Learning Center at Galloping Hill Golf Course, 1 Golf Dr., Kenilworth, 908-241-8380. Developmental junior golf program teaches girls ages 7-17 to play golf. Girls work with a PGA or LPGA instructor evenings during the summer. www.greaternewarkgirlsgolf.org, www.girlsgolfonline.org
Spring
Registration opens.
Morris County Park Commission Jr. Golf
Pinch Brook Golf Course, 234 Ridgedale Ave., Florham Park, 973-326-7602. Applications for summer junior golf clinic for players ages 10-17 are available one day only in June for lottery. Youth tournaments are open to golfers aged 12-18.
Scotch Hills Country Club Golf Course
Jerusalem Rd., Scotch Plains, 908-232-9748. 18-hole miniature golf course and 9-hole course, operated by the Scotch Plains Recreation Commission, is open to the public, memberships available. Junior golf clinics for boys and girls ages 10-17 offered in summer. Registration in June is open first to residents, then non-residents if space is available, 908-322-6700 ext. 5. Miniature golf birthday parties.
Somerset County Learning Center and Golf Academy
Neshanic Valley Golf Course, Branchburg, 908-369-1458 ext. 428. The Learning Center features a driving range, short game area, practice holes, and par 32 nine hole course. A Callaway Golf Performance Center is one of six in the United States offering state-of-the-art golf club fitting and swing analysis. Adult education programs are offered spring, summer and fall. Junior golf programs for ages 6-17 of all abililties start in early spring until the end of Aug. Programs include one-week sessions, free introductory golf clinics, parent child clinics and Junior Masters Day. See Camps for beginner to advanced level programs and summer leagues.
Somerset County Park Commission Putting Course
Colonial Park, off Mettlers Rd., Franklin Twp., 732-873-8585. Memorial Day-Labor Day: Daily 10-10. Apr. & May/Sept. & Oct.: weekends 12-8. Adults $6.50, children/srs. $5, 10 or more $5. One-and-a-half-acre 18-hole putting course offers players mini-gardens, natural landscaping features, and greens from 25-75 feet long. Park also features playground, picnic area, paddleboats and nature trail.
South Jersey Junior Golf Foundation
Blue Heron Pines (GSP exit 44), 550 W. Country Club Dr., Cologne, 609-965-1800 ext. 2. Summer golf clinics, junior golf tournaments and family clinics.
Spring Meadow Golf Course
Exit 98 GSP or Exit 31B Turnpike, adjacent to Allaire Village, Wall Twp., 732-449-0806. Part of the New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry, this 6,224-yard Par 72 layout is open year-round. Pro Shop, practice facilities and restaurant on site.
Summit Municipal Golf Course
189 River Rd., Summit, 908-277-6828. Par 3 course open Nov.-April to members and guests only. Memberships are available to Summit and Union County residents. Residents of the Chathams are also welcome. www.cityofsummit.org
Union County Golf Courses
• Ash Brook Golf Course, Raritan Rd., Scotch Plains, 908-756-0550. An 18 hole championship course and a family-friendly 9-hole Par 3 pitch and putt course. Rental equipment available.
• Galloping Hill Golf Course, Golf Dr., Kenilworth, 908-686-1556. An 18-hole championship course and 9 hole course great for junior and beginner golfers. Rental equipment available.
• The Learning Center at Galloping Hill, Golf Drive, Kenilworth, 908-241-8380. Brand new driving range and 40,000 square foot practice facility. The Learning Center is open year round and has 20 heated and covered stalls. Private lessons, clinics and summer camps are available. Equipment available for use.
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USGA Golf Museum
77 Liberty Corner Rd., Far Hills, 908-234-2300. Tues.-Sun. 10-5. Adults $7, ages 13-17 $3.50, under 12 free. Multi-media, interactive exhibits tell the story of golf’s development in the United States, highighting the greatest moments and greatest champions in the game’s history. Weather permitting, visitors are able to hit golf balls with modern and replica equipment on the Research and Test Center’s driving range or use replica antique putters on the Museum’s new putting course, inspired by the world-renowned Himalayas putting course in St. Andrews, Scotland. The nine-hole putting course is open April-Oct., call to reserve a tee time.
US Sports Institute
732 563 2520. The US Sports Institute golf summer camp is the ideal way to introduce youngsters to the sport of golf. Children will learn all the basic golf techniques using unique and fun training methods.
gymnastics
Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA
1340 Martine Ave., Scotch Plains, 908-889-8880. Gymnastics programs for ages walking through 12th grade. Parent/toddler classes, Progressive Preschool program for boys and girls, Kindergym for kindergarteners and Progressive Skills for girls in grades 1-12. Competitive teams available.
Kangaroo Kidz
Kings Shopping Center, 80 Morristown Rd., 908-766-0300. We incorporate gymnastics activities in a progressive program to improve your child's strength and flexibility. Different equipment is used each week. Balance beams, bars, rings, incline mats, vaulting equipment and more.
Olympika Gymnastics
250 Sheffield St., Mountainside, 908-514-0449. Gymnastics and tumbling, competitive and recreational, mom-and-me, kids' night out, cheerleading, open gym, adult classes, birthday parties, summer camp.
Summit Summies
The Connection for Women and Families, 79 Maple St., Summit, 908-273-4242. Girls USA Gymnastics Junior Olympic team for ages 7-15.
Sunburst Gymnastics
565 Rahway Ave., Union, 908-810-1300. Gymnastics classes for children ages 18 months to adults. Classes offered range from: parent and tot 18 months-3 yrs., Tiny Tot 3-4 yrs., Kinder 4-5 yrs. Recreational classes for beginner / intermediate / advanced children. Adult 21 yrs. and up. USA, USAIGC and JOGA competitive boys and girls teams. Tumbling and trampoline program. Tumbling classes for cheerleaders. Certified professional staff. Student instructor ratio of 8:1. Monthly kid's night out program and birthday parties on weekends available
horseback riding
See listings under Outdoors - Horseback Riding.
Dapple Hill Farm
201-725-0047. Dapple Hill Farm is an exceptional equestrian facility located in Whitehouse, NJ, just minutes from I-78 and within easy access of NY. We offer lesson programs tailored to suit your specific needs. At Dapple Hill, we have established a safe, relaxed, fun and family atmosphere that everyone can enjoy.
• Lesson packages for children and adults • Summer camp • Leasing options for students • Showing opportunities • Boarding • Indoor arena with viewing area.
Palermo Show Stable
1555 Burnt Mills Rd., Bedminster, 908-719-7500. Info@palermoshowstable.com. Tues.-Sun. 8am-1pm, 3-6pm, after hours by appointment only. Horseback riding lessons, ages 6 to 65, beginner to advanced. Summer day camps, ages 6 to 16 and youth camp ages 3-5. Boarding, training, showing, horse sales and leases, and monthly horse shows.
Feb 11-12, Mar 17-18, Apr 21-22
Palermo Winter Festival.
multi sports
Branchburg Sports Complex
47 Readington Rd., Branchburg, 908-203-1600. New Jersey's brand new premiere sports and family entertainment center features 78,000 square feet of action- packed activities including three indoor turf fields, four batting cages, and a full service Pilates and group fitness studio. BSC has lacrosse, soccer, field hockey, tennis, performance training and flag football programs. BSC also hosts laser tag, arcade, and sports themed birthday parties for kids of all ages! Our arcade and multi-level laser tag arena provide fun and excitement for the whole family! Don't miss out on our summer day camp programs! Visit website for more information.
Get It Dunne
Get it Dunne offers a year-round schedule of field hockey and volleyball clinics for children in grades 3 through 8. Check out our website for information on all our currently scheduled camps and clinics. Registration is open for all our programs! Contact us at randa@getitdunne.com or visit us online.
Multi-Sports
www.USsportsInstitute.com, 1-866-345-BALL. The US Sports Institute multi sports camp is the original multi sports camp where your child has the opportunity to play over 15 different sports from around the world in one fun packed week! Half day, full day & evening camps are available for children aged 3 to 14 at over 250 locations in NJ. Many others have tried to emulate the success of this camp, but none have come close to the experience and level of energy USSI offers your child. This is the true sports camp experience with so much to do in so little time!
The Sports Academy
56 E. Willow St., Millburn, 973-912-9002. Indoor sports programs–baseball, soccer, basketball, lacrosse, field hockey, preschool, birthday parties, summer basketball camps.
Westfield Area Y
220 Clark St.; 422 E. Broad St.; 170 Elm St., Westfield, 908-233-2700. Wide variety of classes, clinics, leagues and open recreation programs for children, teens and adults of all ages. Swimming, basketball, soccer, t-ball, volleyball, track and field, fitness and more.
rock climbing
New Jersey Rock Gym
373D Rt. 46W, Fairfield, 973-439-9860. Mon.-Fri. 2-10:30pm, Sat. & Sun. 10-8pm. Safe, friendly environment providing indoor rock climbing for birthday parties and groups, classes for kids and adults, boy and girl scout programs, summer and winter mini camp. More information online.
skating - indoor ice
Bridgewater Sports Arena
1425 Frontier Road, Bridgewater, (732) 627-0006.
Richard J. Codey Arena at South Mountain
560 Northfield Ave., West Orange, 973-731-3828. Call for public skating hours. Freestyle, dance, youth hockey, private and group instruction for ages 4 to adult with special program for Parents & Tots. Party rooms.
Nov
Professional Hockey Season opens at arena.
Floyd Hall Arena
One Hall Dr. (on Montclair State University Campus), Little Falls, 973-746-7744. Group lessons, hockey leagues, summer hockey and figure skating camps.
William G. Mennen Sports Arena
161 E. Hanover Ave., Morris Twp., 973-326-7651. Call for public skating hours. Recorded schedule: 973-326-7650.
Three full-size rinks. Home to Colonial Hockey League youth hockey program and the NY/NJ Revolution, professional indoor football team (www.njrevs.com). Beginner skating instruction, house leagues and travel teams, spring & fall clinics, summer hockey school for ages 6-17, summer camp. Group and private skating lessons available age 4-adult. Power skating workshops. Birthday party packages. Pro shop and snack bar.
Nov-Apr
Hockey season, spectators welcome.
Dec-Feb
MCSSIHL (high school) Hockey Games. County College of Morris Hockey Games.
Union Sports Arena
2441-A Rt. 22W, Union, 908-687-8610. Union Sports Arena is Union County’s “coolest” place for fun, featuring a year-round indoor ice skating rink and two indoor soccer fields. Our skating, soccer, football and baseball birthday parties are the best!
Warinanco Skating Center
Warinanco Park, Thompson Ave. (off St. George Ave.), Roselle. Recorded message: 908-298-7850. Pro Shop: 908-298-7847. Group and private skating lessons, hockey clinics for ages 4 & up, public sessions, family sessions at semi-enclosed ice arena. Skate rentals and snack bar available.
Open Nov-Apr
skating - inline
Many communities offer dedicated space for skateparks for use by skateboarders and/or in-line skaters. Call your Recreation Dept. for information.
Somerville Recreation Wheelpark
Veterans Memorial Dr., Somerville, 908-704-6985. Smooth riding surface, ramps, jump boxes, grindable rails & ledges. Annual fee and insurance waiver required for use.
Westfield Area Y Skateboarding
Westfield Area Y, 908-233-2700. Offered Fridays from 3:30-5:30pm at the Bauer Branch, weather permitting, at 422 E. Broad St., weather permitting. Helmet and signed waiver required. There are ramps, rails, boxes and quarter pipes. Qualified supervision. Instruction provided as needed.
soccer
McLoughlin Sports
908-533-3049. Soccer Kids classes for boys and girls 3-7 years old. Classes are held in the spring, summer and fall (with some winter sessions). Tom McLoughlin and his staff combine the skills used by international stars with lots of fun to help children fall in love with the world's most popular sport. Classes are held locally—Basking Ridge, Berkeley Heights, Bernardsville, Branchburg, Bridgewater, Chatham, Clinton, Florham Park, Hillsborough, Long Hill Twp., Madison, Mendham, Morristown, New Providence, Raritan, Somerville, Summit, Warren, Watchung and other local towns.
Soccer
www.UnitedSoccerAcademy.com, 732-563 2525. USA's wide range of camp options and dynamic professional staff ensure that you'll never need to look elsewhere for a soccer camp again; with 14 different camp types to choose from, we always have the camp to meet your child's soccer needs. Camps are open to children aged 3 to 18 and of all ability levels. Over 250 locations to choose from in NJ!
swimming - competitive
Many Ys have competitive swimming programs in addition to the independent groups below.
Berkeley Aquatic Club
649 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights, 908-464-0574. USA Swim Team ages 8-18. Intramural, dual, state, regional, national and international competitions. Practice offered in Berkeley Heights, Madison and New Providence. Tryouts are conducted in the summer and early fall.
swimming - indoor
Berkeley Swim School
649 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights, 908-464-1995. The Berkeley Swim School conducts swimming instruction year a round for ages 3-adults, everyday in two indoor pools in Berkeley Heights. Preschool, after school, homeschool and weekend classes are open to the public with no memberships. Summer classes run Monday-Saturday. Lap and recreational swimming, Masters and American Red Cross certification programs are also offered.
Infant Swim New Jersey
908-227-3674. Lessons in aquatic self-rescue instruction for infants as young as 6 months to 6+ are offered in Morris, Essex and Middlesex Counties by certified ISR instructors.
swimming - outdoor
For swim clubs, see listings under Recreation Facilities.
Basking Ridge Country Club
Basking Ridge Country Club, 185 Madisonville Rd., Basking Ridge, 908-766-8200 x143.
Berkeley Swim Club
Plainfield Ave. (adjacent to Columbia Park), Berkeley Heights, 908-464-2125.
Brook Hill Swim & Tennis Club
18 Drift Rd., Watchung, 908-322-8825.
JCC Swim Club
775 Talamini Rd., Bridgewater, 908-725-6994. Multiple pools, including separate kiddie area with playground; snack bar; tennis courts, sand volleyball court and basketball courts.
Somerset County Park Commission Warrenbrook Pool
Warrenville Rd., Warren, 908-754-8404. Open daily June 25-Sept. 6: Weekdays 12-8, weekends 11-8. Age 3 & under free. Warrenbrook Pool offers seasonal and daily passes. Programming includes swim classes, aquacise, and special clinics such as lifeguarding and diving.
swimming - water polo
Tigers Aquatics Water Polo
Princeton University, Coach Derek Ellingson, 609-258-2625. Year round program (Sept.-Aug.) offers instruction and training for ages 8 and older at the Princeton University DeNunzio Pool. Team members play for fun and individual growth and compete in local, regional and national tournaments.
tennis
Somerset County Park Commission Tennis Centers
Green Knoll Tennis Center, Garretson Rd., Bridgewater, 908-722-1303. Colonial Park Tennis Center, Franklin Twp., 732-873-8716. April-Oct.: daily 8am-9pm. Weekdays until 3pm, $4; evenings, weekends & holidays $5. The tennis facilities offer walk-on and reserve play, multi-ability instruction and tournaments. Colonial Park is fully accessible for individuals with physical disabilities and is now free for walk-on play. Lessons for adults and children of all abilities offered at Green Knoll Tennis Center and Colonial Park Tennis Center.
US Sports Institute
732 563 2520. Provider of cutting edge tennis programs that cater for all age groups & ability levels. Programs are offered in the spring, summer & fall. All trainers are USTA certified and follow USTA curriculums.
track
Girls on the Run
For locations and dates, visit website. 10-week programs in fall and spring for girls in grades 3-5 and 6-8 combine a national curriculum focused on building self-esteem and improving emotional and physical health with training for a 5K event.
ultimate frisbee
Ultimate Frisbee
Westfield Area Y, 220 Clark St., 422 E. Broad St., Westfield, 908-233-2700. Ultimate, non-contact team sport and growing fast in the U.S. Meet new friends, learn the skills of Ultimate Frisbee and compete locally. Class is offered on Mondays after school.
