Recreation Parks & Public Property: Commissioner Thomas DiMaggio, Director

Recreation

Youth Speed and Agility Program

The Township of Lyndhurst presents Youth Speed & Agility Program. The primary goal of the Youth Speed & Agility Program is to get our younger athletes to move their bodies efficiently. Our program is designed to help each athlete better themselves through exercises and training that will enhance and improve balance, coordination, agility, flexibility, explosiveness and running technique. Athletes will also gain confidence, leadership values and a determined work ethic.

Program date begins from July 9, 2013 to August 29, 2013 on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:00 PM. Location is at the Rec Fields, 862 Valley Brook Avenue. Program is for ages 11 through 14 and will take place two times a week for eight weeks. Registration is on Tuesday, June 4, 2013 and Wednesday, June 5, 2013 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Lyndhurst Parks Department, 250 Cleveland Avenue. Fee is $175.00 cash or check only.

Day Camp Registration Announced

 

Day Camp registration will be available on line starting May 6, 2013.

Lyndhurst day camp is for Lyndhurst residents only.  If you are a non-resident and your child attends sacred heart school in Lyndhurst you may register.  Proof must be shown.

Camp is for children in grades Kindergarten through 8.  Please note:  the child must be going into Kindergarten in September and 5 years old before July 8, 2013.  Day camp runs from Monday, July 8 through and including Friday, August 16, 2013.  Birth certificate is required for anyone registering a child five years of age.
We strongly recommend that you register on line.  If not registering on line, booklets can be picked up at the parks department between 8 am and 4 pm starting the week of May 6. The booklet should be filled out and dropped off at the parks department.

We will be providing aftercare from 3:00 to 6:00 pm which will be held at the Youth Center on Fern & Grant avenues.  The fee is $10.00 per child per day.  Terms of payment are outlined in the camp booklet.

After June 14 a $50 late fee will be charged!   June 21 is the deadline for registration.  

T-shirts are $6 each and must be worn every day in camp.  They can be picked up starting the week of July 1 between 8 am to 4 pm at the Parks Department.

Girls Basketball Camp

Lyndhurst Parks & Recreaiton Department presents Girls Basketball Camp, which is an instructional camp for girls entering grades 3 through 8 from Monday, June 24, 2013 to Friday, June 28, 2013. Time is from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Early drop-off is at 8:00 AM if necessary. Camp is located at the Lyndhurst Recreation Center. Applications must be received by June 7, 2013. Tuition is $150.00.