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Montville Township offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities for residents of all ages and abilities from traditional sports to craft classes, adapted recreation programs for those with special needs, gardening, science workshops and theater trips. Additionally, there are numerous recreational facilities, which are available for use by residents. The seven members of the Recreation Commission are appointed by the Township Committee and are responsible for overseeing recreational programs and facilities in the Township. The Commission meets the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm in the Municipal Building.
SUMMARY OF PROGRAMS
ARCHERY - 3rd through 10th Grades
Learn the basics of archery, which include: the parts of the bow, the mechanics of archery, types of bows and equipment and inside target shooting. This program is conducted by the Lincoln Park Archery Club and held at the Camp Dawson barn. Classes take place in January & February.
ATLANTIC CITY TRIPS - Adults
Trips are held on the 3rd Tuesday of every month. They go to the Taj Mahal Casino. Trips depart at 8:00am and return at 7:00pm to the Montville Community Park located at 130 Changebridge Road in Montville. Reservations must be made in advance by contacting the Recreation Department.
BASKETBALL CLINIC – Students in Kindergarten through 8th Grades
A great opportunity to learn and/or to improve various basketball skills. Learn offensive/defensive fundamental skills. Full and half court scrimmages. This is a great way to get ready for the upcoming basketball season! Clinics are offered throughout the year.
BASKETBALL, IN TOWN - Boys & Girls, Grades 3rd through 8th
An opportunity to learn and/or develop basketball skills and compete against other In-town teams. Practices and games will take place between November and March at the various schools’ gyms.
BOATING SAFETY CLASSES – Age 13 and Older
NJ Boating Safety Classes – “To the Sea with Safety and Knowledge” - Is an 8 hour course that provides a comprehensive overview of required boat and PWC operation. Classes are held periodically through the year.
BOCCE LEAGUE - Adults
Adult leagues are offered in the Spring through the Fall. Games take place at the Community Park courts on weekdays.
BOWLING – 1st through 8th Grades
Program is offered during the Fall and Winter Seasons at a local bowling facility, Boonton Lanes. Youngsters set up their own team of three bowlers for league competition. Bumper Bowling is offered for Grades K through 2nd and League Bowling is offered for Grades 3rd through 8th. Games take place one weekday per week depending on Grade.
BUSHIDO - Ages 5 through 15
Bushido is a self-defense karate & safety awareness program. It is designed to enhance self-esteem, self-discipline & safety awareness!!! Students are placed into classes according to age and ability. A black belt instructor teaches beginning, intermediate, and advanced techniques for self defense only! Self-discipline and defense, rather than aggressiveness are promoted! Classes take place once per week throughout the school year.
CHEERLEADING - Kindergarten through 2nd Grade
Learn the basics of cheerleading and basic cheers. There will be 10 minutes of warm ups to get that blood pumping and 30 minutes of learning simple cheers. Class time will be 40 minutes.
CHESS – 1st through 12th Grades
Beginner and advanced programs are available. Children will learn where chess came from, the rules of the game, the moves of the chess figures, and winning strategies, while participating in both group and individual instruction. Instruction is provided by the International Chess School, which uses the program of Kasparov World Chess Academy. Classes take place one weekday per week throughout the school year.
CONSIGNMENT TICKETS – Open
Tickets are sold throughout the year for various Theme Parks & Ski Resorts. Residents can take advantage of these discount offers. Tickets available vary throughout the year. Spring & Summer tickets have included: Great Adventure, Hershey Park, Sesame Place, Morey’s Piers, Splashzone, Mountain Creek, Dorney Park, Camelbeach and the Philadelphia Zoo. Winter tickets offered have included: Mountain Creek, Shawnee Mountain, Jack Frost/Big Boulder and Big Boulder.
CROSS COUNTRY LEAGUE – Ages 7 through 15
An opportunity to participate in cross country and compete in the Lakeland League. Practices will include workouts & distance runs of two to three miles and games. Must be Montville Township residents!
Season runs August through October.
DRAWING - Pre-K 4 through the 5th Grades
Classes are offered after school hours. Classes consist of drawing, painting, and making crafts. A variety of special art workshops are offered during the year with special projects and themes.
E.S.L. CLASSES (English as a Second Language) - Adults
The Township receives an annual grant from the Montville Township Literacy Foundation to provide free, small sized English classes to adults who live, work, or worship in Montville Township. Classes are one hour each week from September to April.
FIELD HOCKEY – Girls, 5th through 8th Grades
This is a junior high school team, which will practice and play games between September and November. Games will take place against other school teams.
FLORAL WORKSHOP – Adults
Seasonal workshops are offered around various themes and holidays. Workshops are about 1 & ½ hours each and are offered about four times per year.
FUN WITH FOOD – Pre-K 4 through 2nd Grade
Students cook up fun in the kitchen! They explore new recipes, which are geared for the younger cook. Herbs and spices are introduced and used in foods. Some kitchen crafts are included. This class opens the door to explore, prepare and taste a new recipe each week. Children will learn new skills, habla espanol and gain a sense of accomplishment in the kitchen. This program is offered during the school year, September through May.
GARDENING - Montville Residents
The Community Park grounds have a LIMITED number of garden plots available. The community comes together in one area to maintain assigned garden plots. Plot sizes are either a 30’x30’ or a 15’x30’.
GOLF CLINICS – Ages 5-16
Different golf clinics are offered throughout the Spring & Summer.
HIP HOP CLASSES - Kindergarten through 5th Grade
Learn the latest dance moves. Program is offered during the school year.
HORSESHOE LEAGUE - Over 18 years of age
Adult league is offered April through September on weekday evenings. Matches take place at the Montville Community Park Horseshoe Pits.
JEWELRY – Adult and Grades 4th through 5th
Spend quality time while learning how to make your own jewelry using beautiful glass beads and a sterling silver clasp. Each student will make their own piece of jewelry – one style suitable for a child; one style suitable for an adult. Workshops are offered throughout the school year.
LITTLE TOTS CLUB – New-born through Preschool years and their Adult Care Provider.
Spend time enjoying activities with your child in a social atmosphere. This program is a fun and educational which includes free/social play with toys. Organized activities include: story time, puppet shows, introduction to instruments, singing, movement, patterns, circle time, sounds & finger plays, bubble time, parachute games, rhyming, arts & crafts, shapes, letters and cutting. Special Occasions (Halloween, Thanksgiving, etc) are planned in a party-time atmosphere that center around a theme. The program is held on Thursdays and Fridays at the Field House from 9:30 to 11:30am, September through June.
MAD SCIENCE WORKSHOPS – 1st through 5th Grades
Mad Science Workshops are educational & entertaining science for children. They are hands-on science fun with take home projects. Some program topics include: Laser Light, Matter of Fact, Rockets, Dry Ice, Acids and Bases, Black and Blue Oceans, Mineral Mania, Watt’s Up, Magnetic Magic, Optical Illusions, Lights… Color… Action, Slime, Sonic Sounds, Tantalizing Taste, and Harnessing Heat. 3 different workshops are offered throughout the school year. Camps are also offered during the Summer months.
MARTIAL ARTS – Advanced Adults Only
Workouts will cover Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Ju Jitsu, Cha Na, Judo, & Kung Fu Techniques.
MULTI-SPORTS CAMPS – Ages 5-14
This program will enable each student to grow in an atmosphere that promotes integrity, self-esteem, positive values and good sportsmanship. They are dedicated to delivering quality outdoor programs, where your child will not only have great fun but also learn that “character really counts”. Sports included are as follows: Soccer, Lacrosse, Softball, Hockey, Bocce, Flag Football, Cricket, Basketball & Olympics
OPEN GYM (BASKETBALL) - Men over 18 years of age
This program is offered on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00 to 8:00pm at the Montville High School gym. Proof of residency is required for admittance into the program. Pick up basketball games are offered on a nightly basis. Days and times may vary throughout the year, dependent upon gym availability.
PATHWAYS – Programs for children with special needs
PATHWAYS includes various programs such as swimming, rock climbing, pony grooming, yoga, life skills outings, baseball, rugby and soccer. It is an organization devoted to advocating for educational and social reform for children with disabilities, providing parent and family support services and education, developing recreation and life skills programs for children with special needs, and providing community service opportunities through mentoring programs.
PIANO – Ages 4 to 6
All children have amazing potential! The early years are the easiest time for musical learning, as all young children are natural music makers. The benefit of music for the young child is positive influencing all aspects of his/her physical, emotional, educational an social development. Open the door of music now for you and your child, and you open the door onto a joyful and rewarding journey together. Introduction to the piano group lessons will allow students to have fun with their peers while they explore concepts of rhythm, note reading, posture development and movement as well as first steps in playing the piano.
PONY GROOMING – Ages 3 –12 (Classes will be broken down according to age & experience)
This unique program provides an exciting and inexpensive introduction to the wonderful world of horses in a fun-filled, non-threatening atmosphere. PonyShare uses ponies and cobs, smaller and easier to handle than their larger equine counterparts. Small groups of 4-5 children are formed according to age and prior experience—if any.After reviewing Safety Rules, materials previously covered and learning new subject matter, children are assigned their size-related pony or cob and each small group works under the tutelage of a qualified instructor. Some of the horsemanship matters covered include: Safety on and around the horses, Basic Anatomy, Equine Senses & Body Language, Grooming, The Tack and Harness, Driving the Miniature Horse, English & Western riding, Barn Management and Careers in the Industry. Participants also get to shortly ride and drive their charges 3 to 4 times during each Session. While not a substitute for lessons this program enhances team work and self-esteem while helping develop a genuine appreciation and respect for the animals.
RACQUETBALL – Grades 2nd through 12th
Racquetball is a fast pace, fun, and exciting sport, easy to learn and fun for all ages. Racquetball is also a tremendous cross training activity that helps promote hand eye coordination, agility, flexibility, and overall athleticism. Participants will learn the skills of the game and the rules required to play and enjoy the sport of Racquetball.
RUGBY – Kindergarten through 8th Grade
The Recreation Department along with the Morris County Football Club introduced the program in June of 2000. The program runs mid-June through the end of July. This is a non-contact “touch” program with modified rules. For more information you can log onto the Rugby website at: www.morrisrugby.com
SCIENSATIONAL WORKSHOPS – 1st through 5th Grades
Science workshops are held on school holidays. Workshops cover such topics as: Chemical Magic, Rocketry, Electronics, Detectives & Their Solutions, Roller Coasters, and Motorized Machinery. Programs are taught by certified teachers.
SKIING - 6th through 12th Grades
Trips take place at Shawnee Mountain in Pennsylvania OR Mountain Creek on Friday evenings for 5 weeks during January, February, & March. This program provides students with the opportunity to ski/snowboard or to learn to ski/snowboard with their friends. Choice of packages are available from just purchasing lift tickets & transportation to purchasing lift tickets, rentals, lessons & transportation. The Mountain Creek program includes a Season Pass.
SKIING (Season Passes) – Open to all individuals in Montville
Season Passes are available for Mountain Creek Ski Resort in Vernon, N.J.! Individuals can purchase passes from Students to Adults & Limited to Unlimited! Call for various packages & prices!
SOCCER, KIDDIE – 18 months through 3 years Plus Adult Care Provider
This program is designed to introduce soccer to children from 18 months up to 3 years old. The adult
care-giver fully participates in the class along with the child to make them feel safe and to fully enjoy their experience. Program is offered in the Spring and Fall.
SOCCER SHORTS & UK ELITE SOCCER – Ages 3-5, K-2
Soccer Shorts introduces soccer in a fun filled environment to 3, 4, and 5 year old boys & girls. Your child will learn the fundamentals of soccer through a program of structured activities & fun games. The program is held in the Spring and Fall. Different time choices are available. This program is also offered on Saturdays for Grades K-2.
SOFTBALL, PEE WEE T-BALL - Kindergarten through 2nd
The program is offered in July and August teaching the very basics of softball. The participants use a “T” in order to learn to hit the ball off a stationary object.
SOFTBALL, MEN OVER 30 years of age
This program is for men who are interested in enjoying fun and relaxing games. Season runs April through July. Games are played on Thursday evenings and Sunday mornings.
SOFTBALL, MEN OVER 60 years of age
This program is for men who are still interested in competing on a traveling team level. Games are played weeknight evenings during May through August.
SOFTBALL, WOMEN OVER 18 years of age
This program is for women who are interested in competing on a traveling team level. Games are played weeknight evenings during June/July/August.
SPANISH & FRENCH CLASSES - Age 3 through 5th Grade
Spanish & French can be fun! A child’s first introduction into a second language can be a positive learning experience. These programs create a fun-filled musical environment through puppets, songs, and games. It stimulates your child’s interest and encourages a greater level of participation while learning the Spanish & French languages. It also focuses on your child’s ability to understand and respond to simple questions and everyday greetings as well as singing songs about colors, numbers and animals.
SPORTS CLINICS - Various age groups
From June to August, various coaches offer specific sports clinics to introduce and/or improve skills. Some clinics that have been offered include: soccer, basketball, wrestling, baseball, gymnastics, karate, softball, field hockey, lacrosse and volleyball.
SPORTY SQUIRTS – Ages 3-5
This program has been designed to introduce young children to a variety of sports in a safe, structured environment. All games and activities will encompass hand/eye coordination, balance, agility and movement — all key factors to the early development of children in sports. In addition to having a great time playing the different sports, children will develop social interaction and communication skills. All sports are developed through a series of games and activities designed to ensure learning and most importantly: fun, fun, fun! Program Curriculum: Hand /Eye Coordination, Movement, Coordination Activities, Soccer, Basketball, Lacrosse, Hockey & Softball.
SUMMER ACADEMY - 5th through 8th Grades
Classes include: Study Skills, Mathology, Critical Reading & Writing. You can choose one or all four. Classes are offered throughout July & August.
SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM - Kindergarten through 9th Grade
This program is offered for four to five weeks during the summer at different locations based upon the campers grade/age. Program includes arts & crafts, weekly trips, sports & quiet games. This program provides youngsters with “something to do” and keeps them in touch with their school friends during the summer months. A Trips Only program is also offered to students in the 6th through 9th Grades.
TINY TUNES – Infants through Age 5 with Adult-Care Provider
This program explores finger play, sign language, counting, the basic scale as well as non-vocal music using rhythm instruments. Children and adult-care providers are encouraged to participate together, enhancing their musical experience. Children participate at their own level by singing, clapping, playing, moving, experimenting with musical instruments, listening, watching, and much more.
TENNIS LESSONS - Various age groups, including Adults
Lessons are available throughout the year for beginner and intermediate levels. Lessons take place at the High School tennis courts.
TRACK CAMP – 1st through 6th Grade
This program is offered as a weekly program in the Summer. The intent of the program is to promote a positive approach to exercise while learning the sport of track and field in a relaxed an fun atmosphere. Activities and events include: sprints, relays, long jump, shot put, discus, workouts, games, time in the water sprinkler and races (awards for the fastest, most improved, hardest worker, etc.).
TRACK CLINIC – Kindergarten through 8th Grade
Children have the opportunity to learn several Track & Field events while having fun in a non-competitive environment. Typical practice night would include stretching, warm-up, drills, games, long jumping & speed work. No meets! Practices take place on weekday evenings in September through October.
TRACK LEAGUE – Ages 6 through 15
An opportunity to participate in track and field events and compete in the Lakeland League. The children compete in the following age groups: Clinic: 6-8 year olds, Bantam: 9-10 year olds, Midget: 11-12 year olds & Youth: 13-15 year olds. * Age groups are determined by the child’s age by December 31st. They are required to attended 2 of the 3 practices which take place on weekday evenings. Meets take place on Friday evenings for the Clinic group and on Sunday afternoons for Bantam, Midget & Youth groups. Season runs March through June. For more information you can log onto the Track website at: www.montvilletrack.com
TRIPS, DAY & EVENING - All Ages
Throughout the year, the Recreation Department offers a variety of trips to the NY Theaters, Radio City, and various Sports Events. Some trips have included overnight accommodations such as trips to Washington, D.C. and Myrtle Beach.
TRIPS, TEEN – 6th through 10th Grades
Trips take place twice a week during the months of July & August. Students have taken trips to such places as: Great Adventure, Dorney Park, Whitewater Rafting and a Yankee Game.
TWEENS & TEENS –5th through 9th Grades
This program offers a wide variety of courses for students throughout the year. Some program topics that have been offered are: Archery, Fantasy Baseball, Origami, Advertise This, Get Rich Quick, Video Gamers Candy Creations, Adventures in Babysitting, Jewelry Making, Cake Decorating, Badmitton, Debatables, Soap Savvy, Chocoholics, Glamour Girls, Fondant Fun, Sports Card Collecting, Comic Books, Ultimate Concoctions, Weird US, and Many More!
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VOLLEYBALL CLINICS – Girls, 5th through 8th Grades
Instructional volleyball focusing on the fundamentals of passing/digging, setting, hitting, blocking and serving. Clinic will also include team and group work. Girls will be grouped according to age. Clinics will be offered throught the year.
WRITING – Students in the 3rd through 5th Grades
Writing plays an important role in literacy. In this class students will have the opportunity to put themselves in the role as an author. They will choose topics and methods of writing. Through discussion and mini lessons students will engage in writing for real and creative purposes. Students will explore story structures, as well as the writing process to utilize in their own writing. Come write with us!
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