Team Sports and Recreation:

Athletics play a key role in a child’s development. They teach children to follow rules, take turns, win and lose, develop discipline, compete, and advocate for themselves. Participation in sports provides opportunities to work together as a team, develop camaraderie and feel a sense of belonging. Our programs provide trained mentors to assist children with special needs and are designed to provide a noncompetitive and supportive environment that accommodates children of all ability levels. Please contact us at mvtpec@aol.com with questions, suggestions, or to volunteer your time or assistance with these programs.

Mentors: If you would like to sign up for these programs, click here.

 

Parents: Recreation programs may be canceled due to rain or inclement weather. If the weather is questionable, please call our hotline, 973-856-9587, for a message that will let you know if the program scheduled for that day will be taking place.

 

Baseball for Children with Special Needs
Description:	Ages 3 and up (Parents/caregivers must accompany children if, needed). Coaches: Lou DeFalco, Brian Carabello, Melinda Jennis, Mike Morris Players will learn and practice fundamental skills of baseball, including batting, throwing and catching, running the bases and fielding. We will also play games, which will help to develop a knowledge and passion for the game. Bring your glove!  Download a registration flyer.
Date:	Saturdays, July 10, 17, 24, 31  Make up date for ages 8 and up class will be on August 7 at 9:00 – 10:00am
Time:	Ages 3-7: 9:00 – 9:45am, Ages 8 and up: 9:45 – 10:45am
Location:	Etta Conner Field, Parkway Drive, Pine Brook
Cost:	$25 for 4 weeks

 

Summer Bowling
Description:	Children with special needs and their siblings ages 3 and up (Parents/caregivers must accompany children, if needed). Kids will learn the rules and skills associated with the game of bowling and have fun socializing together with their mentors and siblings. Download a registration flyer.
Date:	Wednesdays, July 7, 14, 21, 28, August 4 & 11
Time:	4:30 – 5:30pm
Location:	Boonton Lanes on Rt. 202 near Fulton Street in Boonton, NJ
Cost:	$36 ($6 per child per session for 2 games; shoes are included in the fee) Note: Registration for this program is through the Recreation Dept. BUT the fee for the games is paid directly to Boonton Lanes. When you come for the first bowling session, please bring a check in the amount of $36.00 payable to Boonton Lanes.

 

Six Keys to Reading Comprehension – Summer Mini-Camp for 4th-5th Graders
Description:	4th and 5th grade students struggling with reading comprehension. (Child DOES NOT have to be classified for special education to register.) Instructors: Ms. Anne Fisher, Certified Teacher & Reading Specialist, Ms. Elise Miller, Certified Teacher & Reading Specialist Do you have a child who can “read” the words, but doesn’t understand what they have read? Research shows that these children can be taught comprehension strategies that will help them make sense of text. This workshop will help students learn why and when to use strategies, which to use and how to apply them in fiction text. Teacher instruction will include explanation, modeling, practice and application through reading, graphic organizers and games. Download a registration flyer.
Date:	Tues/Thurs, June 29, July 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29, August 3 & 5
Time:	4:00 – 5:00pm
Location:	Montville Municipal Building Conference Room, 195 Changebridge Rd.
Cost:	$150 for 12 classes. Add "Hey, I Can Write" for total cost of $275

 

Hey, I Can Write Like That! – Summer Mini-Camp for 4th-5th Graders
Description:	4th and 5th grade students struggling with writing. (Child DOES NOT have to be classified for special education to register.) Instructors: Ms. Anne Fisher, Certified Teacher & Reading Specialist, Ms. Elise Miller, Certified Teacher & Reading Specialist When children can see and hear what “good” writing looks like, they become more capable and confident writers. here, students will be exposed to writing structures and craft that will help them respond successfully to writing prompts as well as create their own personal narratives. Emphasis will be placed on listening to “good” writing, examining writer’s craft, writing independently in the fiction genre and teacher conferencing. Download a registration flyer.
Date:	Tues/Thurs, June 29, July 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29, August 3 & 5
Time:	5:00 – 6:00pm
Location:	Montville Municipal Building Conference Room, 195 Changebridge Rd.
Cost:	$150 for 12 classes. Add "Six Keys" for total cost of $275

 

Home-Based Buddies Program
Description:	Ages 3 and up. This program provides a mentor to visit one-on-one with your child on an ongoing basis to be a homework buddy or companion for play dates or activities, and develop a friendship. This is not a baby-sitting service. You must remain on site during the visit to provide supervision, guide the mentor in what your child needs, and provide an enjoyable, successful experience for both children. The Montville Recreation Department and Pathways cannot provide direct supervision during this program nor assume legal responsibility of any kind during this time. To participate, fill out the application form and send to: Pathways Home-Based Buddies, 11 Glenwood Dr, Montville, NJ 07045. We will contact you to match up an appropriate mentor for your child. For additional information, email mentor4pathways@yahoo.com or call Debbie Tabakin at 973-886-4883. Download an application form.
Date & Time:	Determined by the mentor and family of the child. The mentor tracks their volunteer hours on a time log, to be signed by you, the parent/guardian.
Location:	The mentor comes to your home
Cost:	No cost –– the mentor volunteers the time and receives community service. You must be a resident of Montville Township and have a family membership to Pathways to participate. Click here for information on membership.

 

For drop box registration: Check the registration flyers for deadlines and make sure to sign up your child in advance for the programs you want. Our classes are popular and do fill up, and we regret that we aren't able to accommodate same-day walk-ons.

NOTE:  Flyers are distributed through the Montville Township school district. Times and locations are subject to change. Recreation programs listed here are run under the authority of the Montville Township Recreation Dept. For registration and questions, contact them at 973.331.3305. Most flyers can be downloaded at http://www.montvillenj.org. Click on Municipal Services, then Parks and Recreation, then Forms and Flyers.