Junior SportStar

July 2 – August 10, 2018 (Closed July 4th)

Monday through Friday

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Session 1: July 2nd - July 6th (Closed July 4th)
Session 2: July 9th - July 13th
Session 3: July 16th - July 20th
Session 4: July 23rd - July 27th
Session 5: July 30th - August 3rd
Session 6: August 6th - August 10th

Participants must be 6 as of October 1, 2017 through 8 as of October 1, 2017. Junior SportStar participants will be divided into four age groups based on birthdate and enrollment. Participants may be placed by the Recreation Department in different groups from one week to another based on that week's enrollment.

Pre-registration is required. There are 6 sessions. Each session lasts one week and is limited to 80 participants. Summer Program registration for 2017 will be conducted online including trips and special events. If you do not have access to a computer at home, you can come into the Recreation Department and use one of our computers. Visit www.cliftonrec.com/info/dept/details.aspx?DeptInfoID=1062 for registration procedures. Non-residents are not eligible to register until one week prior to the start of the summer program (June 26th) at which time registration will be open, at the non-resident rate, if space is still available.

$40.00 resident / $50.00 non-resident per session (additional costs for trip, special events & T-shirts)

School #2 – 1270 Van Houten Ave.

Participants will participate in a variety of sports related activities each day which includes a collection of fun and fundamental skills, drills and lead up games. Activities will focus on hand/foot coordination, ball handling skills, agility, running, dodging, pivoting and more. Program will include weekly art/craft activities. Periodic trips to Athenia Steel Recreation Complex for outdoor activities may occur. Participants must wear sneakers daily.

Trips and events can be paid online up until 12:00 midnight, the Sunday before each trip. Payment can be made by credit or debit card or you can pay cash or check at the Recreation Office. Once you pay for the trip you are registered. If you do not pre-register for trips, payment for that week’s trips can be made Monday morning at City Hall and will incur a late fee ($5.00 for Summer Program Activities). Below is a list of trips / special events for this program. T-shirts are required for all trips and may only be purchased at the Recreation Office for $7.00 each. Calendars will be available to inform parents of upcoming events and additional information can be found in the Parent Handbook, which can be found online below under forms.

Camp Hope: Tuesday, July 10th. Enjoy crafts, swimming, athletics, nature and hiking. Participants must bring long pants, sneakers or hiking shoes (no sandals), bathing suit & towel (no jeans or cutoffs). The cost is $7.00 per person (includes lunch and afternoon snack). Departure and arrival is from the school. Located in West Milford. Open to session #2 participants only. A summer program T-shirt is required to attend.

Summer Luau: Thursday, July 12th at School #16 (755 Grove Street) from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. An additional cost of $9.00 will apply. Open to all participants registered from sessions 1 – 6. Fee includes dinner and entertainment.

Summer Program Olympics: Friday, July 27th at Athenia Steel Recreation Complex (718 Clifton Avenue) from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. An additional cost of $7.00 will apply (lunch is included). Open to participants registered in the 4th session of Junior SportStar only! Participants are to be dropped off and picked up at the park by parents.

NJ Jackals Trip: Wednesday, August 8th at Yogi Berra Stadium. Open to participants registered in the 6th session of Junior SportStar only! Trip fee is $19.00 per participant. A summer program T-shirt is required to attend.

Summer Picnic: Friday, August 10th at Main Memorial Park (1395 Main Ave.) from 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. An additional cost of $9.00 will apply. Open to all participants from sessions 1 – 6. Fee includes lunch, games, talent show, rides and much more.

Please note, the schools do not have air conditioning and the majority of the day is spent outdoors for program activities.

If you feel your child is in need of an aide to assist / shadow them at the summer programs, request this service, through the Recreation Department, by June 8th. Assignments will be made based on a review of your child’s I.E.P. and results of an interview. This will help determine the best strategy to assist your child in having a memorable and safe summer. All requests (and I.E.P. submissions) must be done by June 8th in order to allow time for interviews and hiring of staff. Once the summer program begins, aides cannot be hired.