Recreation Run Down: Issue 4 (Spring 2014)

Issue 4, Spring 2014

The newsletter of the

Hillsborough Township Department of Parks and

Recreation

Issue 4, Spring 2014

Recreation Summer Camps Hillsborough Recreation Summer Camps are returning to Auten Road and

Amsterdam School this summer! Our summer camps are open to children

ages 5 to 14, with a special half-day Tiny Camp for our three and four year

olds. Auten Road and Amsterdam Camps will host children ages 5 to 11,

while the Middle School Camp is for children ages 12 to 14.

Each of our camps provides various activities and where campers can make

new friends and have fun! Campers will create memories that last a lifetime

through arts and crafts, non-competitive sports and games, weekly water

activities, recreational play, and themed activities. Day trips to a swimming

pool and bowling lanes are offered weekly. All camps are staffed by well-

trained, caring counselors.

Registration has already begun. For complete information and to register,

visit the Parks and Recreation website.

Hillsborough Holiday Happenings

Each year, Hillsborough celebrates many holidays with great events. From

the Memorial Day Parade to the Christmas Tree Lighting, families and residents in town can celebrate the holidays with us!

Upcoming Events

May 24

Late May – Early June

June 23

June 28

Memorial Day Parade and

Garden of Honor Ceremony

(Rain Date: 5/25)

Summer Program Activities

Guide and Registration

Available

First Day of Summer Camp

Summer Basketball League

Begins (Reg. Deadline: 5/30)

Independence Day

Celebration at Auten Road

School

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New 5k Fun Run Opens Spring Events

The snow all finally melted, and the

temperatures started to warm.

Spring arrived and the events and

programs hosted by the Parks and

Recreation Department entered full

swing.

Run Around the Park A new event for this year was the

Run Around the Park 5k Fun Run

held on April 5 at Ann Van

Middlesworth Park.

With rain showers the day before,

the course was a little muddy, but

Parks & Recreation Hosting 9 Youth Programs, 2 Youth Leagues, Adult Programs and Community Events this Season

runners braved the elements. The

3.1-mile course twisted and turned

its way through the park, passing

the basketball courts, skate park,

baseball and softball fields, and

using the trail in the back of the

park.

Over 150 runners of all ages and

abilities joined the run to benefit

park development and the

Hillsborough Community

Assistance Network (formerly the

Food Bank). Mayor Doug Tomson

and Committeewoman Gloria

McCauley started the run, and

runners began to navigate their

way on the course. Many families

wore the race t-shirt and crossed

the finish line together; the

children were awarded medals.

After running, participants entered

the Finish Line Festival for food,

music, and fun.

The event was very successful,

thanks to the help of a group of 12

volunteers.

Youth Sports Leagues The fields are always full of activity

and youth sports in the Spring.

Both the youth Soccer and girls

Softball leagues play in April, May,

and June. Over 1,000 children from

age three to seniors in high school

are participating in youth sports

league this season.

Softball’s season was a bit delayed

because of the rain and wet fields,

but is currently underway.

On Saturdays, Singley Park is a

“youth sports center” in

Hillsborough. With Kindergarten

and First and Second Grade Soccer

using the small sided soccer fields,

and the Instructional, Junior, and

Middle Leagues playing softball,

many families travel to the west

side of town to

watch their children play.

Spring Youth Programs Children have no shortage of

opportunities to learn new sports

in the Parks and Recreation Tiny

Sports programs. See PROGRAM, page 5

The Run Around the Park was a new event this spring that proved popular with families.



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Every year the calendar is full of

holidays and celebrations. From the

Memorial Day to the Christmas Tree

Lighting, the Department of Parks and

Recreation hosts special community

events. Each event is unique in its own

way, but all are perfect for families! We

hope to see you at all of our events this

year.

Memorial Day Parade and Garden of Honor Ceremony On the Saturday before Memorial Day,

New Amwell Road is lined with

residents watching the parade. The

parade consists of veterans; local fire

and police units; youth baseball and

softball teams; Cub, Boy, and girl Scout

Troops, and various community and

youth organizations.

At the end, residents follow the parade

to the Garden of Honor at the Municipal

Building, where a ceremony is held and

wreaths are laid.

Local non-profit community

organizations can apply to march in the

parade on the Parks and Recreation

website.

Location: Peter J. Biondi Municipal

Building (ceremony); New Amwell

Road (parade)

2014 Date: Saturday, May 24

Independence Day Celebration The night sky above Hillsborough is lit

up with a spectacular firework display

around Independence Day.

In late June or early July, the fields at

Auten Road School turn in to a family

festival, celebrating our nation’s

independence.

Last year’s celebration included

inflatable amusements, volleyball, a DJ

and performances, and the famous food

tent before the fireworks were set off.

Location: Auten Road Intermediate

School

2014 Date: Saturday, June 28

Family Campout & Fishing Derby Ann Van Middlesworth Park is a busy

park with lots of activities, and on the

day of the Family Campout, the activity

level is no different.

Tents turn the outfield of the softball

field in to a campground for the night.

Dinner, kickball, and night hikes

highlight the evening.

The David L. Thomas Memorial Fishing

Derby is also held during the campout

for children under age 14.

Location: Ann Van Middlesworth Park *Pre-registration required – begins in June*

Halloween Party Children dress up in their costumes, get

a tour through our haunted house, and

go on a hayride to a pumpkin “patch” at

our Halloween Party.

Last year, we also introduced a

pumpkin carving contest.

Location: Municipal Building *Pre-registration required – begins in September*

Christmas Tree Lighting Each December we join Santa Claus in lighting our township Christmas Tree! Children get a chance to visit Santa and get their picture taken with him.

Location: Municipal Building

Highlighting the Holidays

Each year, the Department of Parks and Recreation, in conjunction with various

other departments and groups, hosts many social and community events.

Check out Hillsborough’s holiday and special events and get ready to celebrate

this year.

We look forward to seeing everyone the township’s special events this year!



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Children’s cooking class returned last winter Little Chefs was brought back in

February and March to great

success.

The class focused on basic culinary

skills, including reading a recipe,

measuring, and mixing.

Children ages four to seven

participated in making various

dishes and treats, including

pancakes and ice cream

sandwiches. After making their

food, children got to eat them and

taste their cooking. All of the

children really enjoyed the class

and their food.

Return of Little Chefs Proves Popular

Annual winter basketball league reaches high enrollment Thirty recreation basketball teams

suited up every week to play in the

Parks & Recreation Department’s

In-Town Basketball League.

With grades four through eight

playing on Saturdays at Auten Road

Intermediate School and

Hillsborough Middle School, the

gyms were busy with activity.

Monday nights were reserved for

the boys High School league, played

at ARIS.

This winter saw the addition of

four Middle League teams (players

in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades) compared

to last season.

Each team in the youth leagues

played 10 games in addition to at

least one playoff game, creating a

lot of opportunities for playing time

for each player.

At the conclusion of the regular

season, the league entered the

playoffs in March. All teams

qualified and had a chance to win it

all.

The Winter Basketball League is a

perfect mixture of noncompetitive

play, a recreational atmosphere,

socialization, and teamwork. Many

of the coaches embodied the ideal

recreational coach, making sure the

children had fun, while learning

new skills and making new friends.

Registration for the 2014-2015

Winter Basketball League will

begin in October.

Shoots and Scores!

Park Spotlight: Docherty Park

Located in the northern part of town, Harold Docherty

Memorial Park is conveniently located on U.S. Route 206.

There are many facilities and fields used for various events at

Docherty Park.

Three softball fields, soccer and lacrosse fields, a lighted hockey rink, a playground, and a picnic

area are available.

The softball fields are used by both the adult and youth

softball leagues. Two of the softball fields have lights for

night game use, while one softball field is smaller in size

for the younger players.

Address: 154 Route 206 South

Hours: 8am - dusk

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PROGRAM (cont. from page 2)

The Tiny Sports programs are offered in all seasons. In the spring, Tiny Soccer, Soccer 101, Tiny Wiffleball, Tiny Football, and Spring Sports Fun are offered. These classes give boys and girls ages three to six the opportunity to learn a variety of new sports in a fun atmosphere.

Increasing popularity this spring is the Youth Golf Program for children ages seven to 15, which expanded from two classes in past seasons to three sections this year.

We are always adding new classes and modifying classes to fit the changing interests and dynamics of youth sports, so check out our seasonal Activities Guides for all of our great programs for children of all ages and for adults and senior citizens.

Join Us on Social Media

Hillsborough Parks and Recreation is now on Facebook and Twitter. Get information first, and join in on the conversation. Like and follow us!

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Summer Activities Guide & Summer Camp Brochures

Summer Camp Brochures for recreation camps and sport and music camps are now available on our website. Registration is open for camps.

The Summer Activities Guide with summer programs will be published in May. Keep an eye for the release of the Activities Guide and registration

dates.

Text & Email Alerts

You can register for field closures and program notification alerts to be sent directly to your phone. This free service is available on our website, by

clicking the link on the right side of the home page. Never miss important recreation announcements with these alerts!

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Summer Sports Camps Parks & Rec Offering Sports & Music Camps

Keep your skills sharp this summer with our Sports and Instrumental Music Camps!

We are offering camps for children in basketball, soccer, field hockey, softball, volleyball and instrumental music.

Camps are instructed by high school varsity coaches, assistant coaches, and former and current varsity athletes.

Complete information including age groups, schedules, and locations is available on the summer camp section of our website.

Registration is already open and available online.

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