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Team
Sports and Recreation
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Team
Sports and Recreation:
Athletics play a key role in a childs
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.
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Social
Games and Activities for Children With Special
Needs |
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Description:
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Ages
3 and up (Parents/caregivers must
accompany children if, needed).
Instructors: Mrs. Judy McNabb,
Certified Teacher of the Handicapped,
Mrs. Sue Handschuch, Certified Teacher of the
Handicapped
This program will teach social skills such as
turn-taking, eye contact, conversation, small
group play, life skills, etc., through simple
board games, circle, and playground games. The
class will also provide opportunities for
parents to receive training on how to
facilitate small group play dates and
generalization of many of social skills
to home and community environments.
Download a registration form. |
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Date: |
Thursdays, February 18, 25, March 4, 11 & 18* (make-up
date) |
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Time: |
5:00 6:00pm |
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Location:
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Montville Township Public Library Pio Costa
Auditorium, 90 Horseneck Rd., Montville |
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Cost:
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$75 for 5 weeks |
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Reading
and Organization 6th Grade Prep Class for
Children With Special Needs |
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Description:
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5th grade students struggling with
reading, comprehension, and organizational
skills. (The student DOES NOT have to be
classified as needing special education to
register.)
Instructors:
Ms. Anne Fisher, Certified Teacher & Reading
Specialist,
Ms. Elise Miller, Certified Teacher & Reading
Specialist,
Ms. Pat Swiatek, Certified Teacher of the
Handicapped
This program is designed to assist 5th grade
students who are struggling with reading or
writing issues. The class will work on specific
reading and writing strategies/skills, as well
as study/organizational skills. The students
practice highlighting, taking notes, and graphic
organizers to prepare thoughts and information
for written assignments, class presentations, or
group discussions. All of these skills are
critical in preparation for the transition into
6th grade at Lazar Middle School.
Download a registration form. |
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Date: |
Tuesdays & Thursdays, Feb 4, 9, 18, 23,
25, Mar 2, 4, 9, 16, 18 & 23* (make-up
date) There will be no class on March 11
due to conferences. That class and snow days
will be rescheduled. Check back for new dates. |
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Time: |
4:00
5:00pm |
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Location:
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Lazar Middle School, Room 51, 123 Changebridge
Rd., Montville |
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Cost:
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$150 for 6 weeks or 12 sessions |
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Winter
Bowling |
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Description:
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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 form. |
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Date: |
Wednesdays, February 10*, 17, 24, March 3, 10,
17, 24, April 7 & 14*
(make-up date)
NOTE: There will be no session on March 31 due
to spring break |
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Time: |
4:30 - 5:30pm
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Location:
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Boonton Lanes
on Rt. 202 near Fulton Street in Boonton, NJ |
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Cost:
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$48 ($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 $48.00 payable
to Boonton Lanes. |
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New Session!
Introduction to Team Sports
with Social Skills Winter 2 |
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Description:
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Ages
3-7 (Parents/caregivers must accompany
children if, needed).
Coaches: Russ
Van Ness and Jason Neuhof, Health & Physical
Education Teachers,
1 on 1 Athletics
This program is for children with both
cognitive and physical disabilities who are
just beginning to learn to participate in
structured games, movement to music, and
sports-related activities. The class will help
increase coordination, agility, strength, and
flexibility in a fun and non-competitive
environment.
Download a registration flyer. |
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Date: |
Sundays, February 21, 28, March 7, 14, & 21,
2010 |
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Time: |
Two time slots: 9:00 -
10:00am
and 10:00 - 11:00am |
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Location:
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Kidnetic, 2
Changebridge Rd., Montville |
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Cost:
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$75 for 5 weeks |
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Home-Based
Buddies Program |
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Description:
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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. |
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Date & Time: |
Determined by the mentor and family of the
child |
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Location:
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The mentor comes to your
home |
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Cost:
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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.
More for Kids!!
Morris County Challenger League
offers activities such as baseball, bowling,
basketball and soccer for children with special
needs. Visit:
http://hometown.aol.com/rubenfuentes/mccbl.html
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