Hillsborough Parks and Recreation

2014-2015 Winter
Activities Guide

What's Inside

-Recreation Open House

-Youth Programs

-Spring Soccer Leagues

-Adult Programs

-Girls Softball Leagues

-Christmas Tree Lighting
-Swim Lessons

The Peter J. Biondi Building

379 South Branch Road
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
hillsboroughnjrecreation.org
(908) 369-4832

General Information

Hillsborough Parks and Recreation

department staff

recreation & parks commission

Director of Parks, Recreation & Social

Services
Ronald M. Skobo

Chairperson
Robert Peason

Assistant Director of Recreation

Nancy Bergen
Parks Supervisor
John Crossen
Recreation Program Coordinator
Griffin Dunne
Recreation Assistant
Brian VanDongen
Administrative Assistant
Lynn Petner

Vice Chairperson
Lisa Nisivoccia
Commissioners
Bill Bochinski
Robert Ciano
Peter Cipparulo
Jennifer Haley
Robert Hollingshead
Karyl Rucci
Larry Yard
Township Commitee Liaisons
Deputy Mayor Greg Burchette
Commiteeman Carl Suraci

mission statement
Our mission is to enrich the lives of the residents
of Hillsborough by providing safe, welcoming
parks and recreation facilities and affordable,
diverse recreation and social activities for people
of all ages and abilities to play, learn,
comtemplate, build community, and be good
stewards of our environment.

meetings
Regular monthly meetings of the Recreation and
Parks Commission are held on the first
Wednesday of each month in the Municipal
Building at 7:30pm. The meetings are open and
the public is welcome.

township committee
Mayor
Doug Tomson
Deputy Mayor
Greg Burchette
Committeeman
Frank DelCore
Commiteewoman
Gloria McCauley
Commiteeman
Carl Suraci

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Parks and Recreation Information

general policies
Supervision
Parents or guardians of minors are responsible
for dropping off and picking up their children
promptly at the facility.

Financial Assistance
The Department of Parks and Recreation offers
reduced fee registration for children who are
eligible under the guidelines of the Federal
Subsidized Lunch Program. Please call our
office for information prior to registration.
Communication
Closing notifications and cancellations due to
inclement weather will be posted on our website,
Facebook, and Twitter pages.

get connected! stay informed!

The Hillsborough Department of Parks and

Recreation is committed to an inclusive
approach to recreation. Inclusion is indviduals
with and without disabilities participating in
recreation activities together.
In order for individuals with disabilities to
participate as fully as possible, reasonable
accommodations are provided. These are
individualized techniques and resources used to
enhance program participation without
fundamentally altering the program. Inclusion
makes it possible for individuals to choose from
the vast array of programs offered by the
Department of Parks and Recreation.
For more information, or to request assistance
and accomodations, plecase contact us at (908)
369-4832. We request at least two weeks notice
for reasonable accomodation requestions.
Please note that in some cases, these
modifications may take longer.

program registration

Website: hillsboroughnjrecreation.org

There are three easy ways to register for

programs:

Facebook: facebook.com/
hillsboroughnjrecreation

Visit the Parks and Recreation office at The

Peter J. Biondi Municipal Building.

Twitter: twitter.com/hillsboroughrec

Call the Parks and Recreation office.

Bookmark our website, like us on Facebook, and

follow us on Twitter for the most up to date
information about recreation programs and
events!

Online at the Parks and Recreation website.

refund policy
The Department of Parks and Recreation
reserves the right to cancel, alter, supplement,
limit registration or change any dates, times,
locations, ages, fees or any other information
listed. There will be NO REFUNDS of any
registration fees unless the program is canceled
by the department.

L et's Play!

General Information

Eligibility
All township residents are eligibile to participate
in all programs, assuming the participant meets
the age or grade criteria outlined. Where
available, non-residents may participate in
certain programs for an additional fee.

inclusive recreation information

therapeutic recreation partnership

We have a cooperative agreement with the Somerset
County Park Commission's Therapeutic Recreation
Department (TR) to provide lesiure and recreation
opportunities for children and adults who have a
developmental disability. We and TR recognizes the
need for all individuals to participate actively in
recreational and lesiure activities to promote health,
fitness, and well-being. More information on
Theraputic Recreation is available by calling the TR
Department of SCPC at (908) 526-5650.
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Parks Directory and C ommunity Groups

Parks and Community Groups

parks directory
Ann Van Middlesworth Park
570 Pleasant View Road
Baseball field, softball field, basketball
courts, universal playground, 1-mile
walking trail, picnic areas, skate park,
fishing pond, sensory garden
Docherty Park
154 U.S. Route 206 South
Softball fields, soccer fields, lacrosse
fields, playground, roller hockey rink,
picnic areas
Flagg Way Park
4 Flagg Way
Tennis court, playground

Otto's Farm Park

Montgomery & Wertsville Road
Hiking trails through farmland, orchards,
and over streams; cross country skiing
Singley Park
425 Woodfern Road
Softball fields, regulation soccer field,
small sided soccer fields, paved walking
trail
Woodfield Park
154 Beekman Lane
Softball fields, soccer fields, tennis
courts, playgrounds, paved walking trail

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community groups
Hillsborough Baseball League
www.hillsboroughbb.com

Flagtown Park
40 7th Street, Flagtown
Baseball field, basketball court,
playground, picnic area

docherty Park

Flagg Way Park

Hillsborough Dukes Football & Cheerleading

www.hillsboroughdukes.com
Hillsborough Senior Citizens Club
(A) Dorrie Guarniero
(B) Nancy & Ed Bertin 359-6574
Jr. Raider Football, Cheerleading, Track, and
Girls Lacrosse www.jrraiders.org
Hillsborough Soccer Club
www.hillsboroughsoccerclub.org
Hillsborough Hustle Softball
www.eteamz.com/hillsboroughustle
Hillsborough Lacrosse
www.hillsboroughlax.com
Hillsborough Library
www.somerset.lib.nj.us/hillsborough
Hillsborough Special Olympics
www.leaguelineup.com/hillsboroughspecialolympics

singley Park

otto's farm Park

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Special E vents

Friday, December 5, 2014

Tree Lighting at 7:00pm

General Information

Hillsborough Township Christmas Tree Lighting

Hanukkah
Celebration and
Menorah Lighting

Fun for the Whole Family!

Visit with Santa

Tuesday, December 16
5:00pm

Township Christmas Tree Lighting

Hot Chocolate & Cookies

Bring your family and

friends

Music & Entertainment

Train Rides (weather permitting)

held at the Peter J. Biondi

Municipal Building

held at the Peter J. Biondi Municipal Building

L et's Play!

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Youth Programs
program calendar at a glance

Youth Programs

sunday

monday

tuesday

First Roots
Music

Winter Sports Biddy

Basketball
Fun

Boys & Girls

Volleyball

Indoor
Soccer

Young
Crafters

wednesday thursday

friday

saturday
In-Town
Youth
Basketball
League

Girls Open
Gym
Basketball
Little Chefs
Big Chefs

Note: This calendar is for informational purposes only. Please check the program listing for specific dates and times of each program.

first roots music and movement

This class enhances a child's natural love of music!
Children develop their roots in a stimulating, musicrich environment. Singing, dancing, instrument play,
stories, prop play, rhymes and rhythms will help your
child grow and learn. Caregivers are required to stay
onsite.
Supervisor: Jennifer Esposito
Age:
6 mo - 5 yrs
Fee: $55
Days:
Mondays
Time: 10:30am -11:30am
Dates:
Jan 5, 12, 19, Feb 2, 9, 16, Mar 2, 9
Location: Peter J. Biondi Municipal Building

Keep your soccer skills sharp over the winter! In this

co-ed program, pick up games of indoor soccer will
be played. New teams are formed each week.

Age:
Days:
Dates:
Location:

4th - 6th grade Fee: $55

Tuesdays
Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Jan 13, 20, 27, Feb 3, 10, 17
Hillsborough Middle School - Annex

boys and girls volleyball

biddy basketball
Score some basketball skills in this co-ed class.
Through a variety of fun drills and games, children
will learn basketball fundamentals such as dribbling,
passing, shooting, positions, and teamwork.
Age:
Days:
Dates:
Location:

indoor soccer

1st - 3rd grade Fee: $55

Wednesdays
Time: 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Jan 14, 21, 28, Feb 4, 11, 18
Hillsborough Middle School

In this co-ed introductory volleyball class,

fundamental skills such as serving, setting, digging,
blocking, passing, and teamwork will be taught. This
instruction will lead directly into fun game play

Age:
Days:
Dates:
Location:

6th - 8th grade Fee: $55

Mondays
Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Jan 12, 26, Feb 2, 9, 23, Mar 2
Hillsborough Middle School

Program Registration Begins November 17

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Youth Programs
little chefs

Join us for a fun filled night of sports, games, and

relays! In this popular class, children will be
introduced to the fundamentals of and play a variety
of different sports and games each week. We'll play
basketball, soccer, wiffleball, volleyball, tennis,
lacrosse, and much more!

Children will learn basic culinary skills including how

to follow a recipe, measuring, mixing, and much
more. During the class, children will prepare simple
snacks, meals, and desserts.

Age:
Days:
Dates:
Location:

4 - 6 years
Fee: $55
Tuesdays
Time: 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Jan 13, 20, Feb 3, 10, 17, 24
Hillsborough Middle School

Age:
Days:
Dates:
Location:

K - 4th grade
Fee: $75
Wednesdays
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Jan 14, 21, 28, Feb 4, 11
Peter J. Biondi Municipal Building

big chefs

Youth Programs

winter sports fun

Children will learn basic culinary skills including how

to follow a recipe, measuring, mixing, and much
more. During the class, children will prepare simple
snacks, meals, and desserts.
Age:
Days:
Dates:
Location:

Join our Spring Sports Leagues! Information

about our Spring Soccer Leagues and Girls
Spring Softball Leagues is available on page 7.

girls open gym basketball

5th - 8th grade Fee: $75

Wednesdays
Time: 7:15pm - 8:15pm
Jan 14, 21, 28, Feb 4, 11
Peter J. Biondi Municipal Building

young crafters
Create pictures, drawings, and crafts with fun, handson arts and crafts projects!
Age:
Days:
Dates:
Location:

K - 3rd grade
Fee: $75
Mondays
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Jan 12, 19, 26, Feb 2, 9
Peter J. Biondi Municipal Building

Join us for a fun night of recreational basketball

games. New teams will be formed each week.

Age:
Days:
Dates:
Location:

7th - 12th grade Fee: $55

Wednesdays
Time: 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Dec 10, 17, Jan 7, 14, 21, 28
Hillsborough Middle School

L et's Play!

Get your picture taken with Santa, enjoy music

and refreshments, and watch the township's
Christmas tree be lit! The Township Christmas
Tree Lighting will be held on Friday, December
5. Head to page 4 for more information.

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Youth Sports L eagues

spring soccer leagues
April 11 - June 20
(no games Memorial Day Weekend)
Registration Deadline: March 9

Youth Sports Leagues

pee wee league

Ages 3 and 4
An introductory soccer league for children. Sessions
will be held on Saturdays in the morning or early
afternoon. Teams wil practice for approximately 30
minutes and a short, modified game will follow. This
program is six weeks.
Location: Flagtown Annex
Fee: $70.00

kindergarten - 2nd grades

Emphasis on fundamentals through practices and
game play. Teams practice for one hour, followed a
small-sided (8 v 8) game. Sessions are held on
Saturdays, with an optional additional training
session during the week.
Location: Singley Park
Kindergarten/TP: 12:00pm - 2:00pm
1st & 2nd Grade: 9:30am - 11:30am
Fee: $100.00

girls recreation softball leagues

March 30 - June 13
Fee: $100
Registration Deadline: March 2

instructional league (K - 2nd grade)

An introduction to softball. Combination of tee and
coach pitch. Catching, fielding, and hitting will be
addressed. Game scores will not be kept.
Game/Practice Days: Mon, Thr, Sat

junior league (3rd & 4th grade)

Introduction to the fundamentals of the game: hitting,
fielding, throwing, sliding, and catching. Players will
also be introduced to pitching in this league.
Game/Practice Days: Mon, Wed, Sat

3rd - 12th grades

middle league (5th & 6th grade)

Leagues are split as follows: 3rd & 4th; 5th & 6th; 7th
& 8th; 9th - 12th grades. Games are held on
Saturdays with practices during the week. Generally,
older children play in the morning, and younger
children play in the late morning or early afternoon.

Focus on improvement of basic hitting, fielding, pitching

and baserunning skills. Standings will be recorded.

Locations: Municipal Soccer Complex and

Woodfield Park
Fee: $100.00

Focus on refinement of fundamental skills and an

introduction to more challenging skills. Standings will
be recorded.

Game/Practice Days: Tue, Thr, Sat

intermediate league (7th & 8th grade)

Game/Practice Days: Mon, Wed, Sat

senior league (9th - 12th grade)

All skill sets will be reinforced through game play.
Standings will be recorded.
Game/Practice Days: Mon, Wed, Sat

New this season for Junior League and above:

Cross-town games with Montgomery recreation
softball league on some Saturdays.
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friday night co-ed volleyball

Join us for an evening of pick-up basketball. With no

formal teams, new teams are formed each week.

Come play friendly, recreational games of volleyball

to start the weekend off right.

Supervisor: Gary Puzio

Age:
Adults
Fee: $30
Days:
Wednesdays
Time: 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Dates:
Jan 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb 4, 25, Mar 4, 11, 18, 25
Location: Auten Road Intermediate School

Supervisor: Arna LoCalio

Age:
Adults
Fee: $30
Days:
Fridays
Time: 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Dates:
Jan 23, 30, Feb 13, 20, 27, Mar 6, 20, 27
Location: Hillsborough Middle School

men's over 40 basketball

Held four nights each week, this open gym is for adults
40 years of age and older. There are no formal teams
in this pick-up style program.

aquatic exercise
A low-intensity, low-impact exercise class. Exercises
will improve flexibility and mobility.

Supervisor: Rich Mancino

Age:
Adults
Fee: $30
Days:
Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri Time: 8:00-10:00pm
Dates:
Jan 5 - Mar 27
Location: Woods Road Elementary School

Tuesday Sessions

men's volleyball

Thursday Sessions

Pick-up volleyball games are played each week. New

teams are formed each session. This is for players
who wish to play at a higher level of competition.
Supervisor: Mike Duralek
Age:
Adults
Fee: $30
Days:
Mondays
Time: 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Dates:
Jan 5, 12, 26, Feb 2, 9, 23, Mar 2, 9, 16, 23
Location: Hillsborough Middle School

co-ed volleyball
Players of all abilities are welcome at this volleyball
program. Pick-up games will be played with new
teams formed each week.
Supervisor: Arna LoCalio
Age:
Adults
Fee: $30
Days:
Tuesdays
Time: 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Dates:
Jan 6, 13, 20, 27, Feb 3, 10, 17, 24, Mar 3, 10, 17, 24
Location: Hillsborough Middle School

L et's Play!

Adult Programs

men's open basketball

Supervisor: Hillsborough YMCA

Age:
Adults
Fee: $55
Days:
Tuesdays
Time: 10:30am- 11:30am
Dates:
Nov 18, 25, Dec 2, 9, 16, Jan 6, 13, 20
Location: Hillsborough YMCA

Supervisor: Hillsborough YMCA

Age:
Adults
Fee: $55
Days:
Thursdays
Time: 10:30am- 11:30am
Dates:
Nov 20, Dec 4, 11, 18, Jan 8, 15, 22, 29
Location: Hillsborough YMCA
*Registration for Aquatic Exercise Begins Nov 4*

Program Registration
Begins November 17
Volunteer coaches are needed for youth
sports leagues!
Please visit our website for more information.

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Swim L essons

Swim Lessons

Our swim lessons are an excellent way to get your child acquainted with the water. Qualifed and
enthusiastic instructors from the Hillsborough YMCA teach your child the skills needed to be a successful
swimmer. With a small instructor to student ratio and different levels of classes, each child will learn new
skills quickly.

parent / child

advanced beginner

Age: 6 months to 36 months

Age: 6 to 7 years

For the little fish in your life. Basic skills are taught to
children to help them adjust to the aquatic
environment so they become comfortable in the
water. The learning process is directed through the
parents, and parents or guardians are expected to be
in the pool with their child.

This class builds on skills learned at the beginner

level, but first-time students are always welcome.
Children will learn to tread water, turn over while
floating, swim on front, and water safety. Instruction
will be tailored to the abilities of the children in the
class.

Safe water entry, comfort in the water, swimming

safety, front and back floats, and submerging the
face in the water are all aspects of this level.

Day
Mondays
Wednesdays
Thursdays
Saturdays

Day
Tuesdays
Thursdays

Time
9:00am - 9:30am
10:30am - 11:00am

Fee
$120
$100

Time
5:30pm - 6:00pm
5:30pm - 6:00pm
7:30pm - 8:00pm
11:30am - 12:00pm

Fee
$120
$110
$100
$120

beginner
Age: 3 to 5 years
Children will learn basic water skills including water
entries, water adjustment, assisted floats and glides,
and possibility for introduction to the front and back
crawl. Each session includes skills pertaining to the
ability of the child.
Day
Mondays
Tuesdays
Tuesdays
Wednesdays
Thursdays
Saturdays

Time
5:30pm - 6:00pm
10:00am - 10:30am
7:15pm - 7:45pm
5:30pm - 6:00pm
10:00am - 10:30am
11:30am - 12:00pm

Fee
$120
$120
$120
$110
$100
$120

swim lesson information

The session starts on November 17, 2014 and ends on February 1, 2015. Monday, Tuesday, and Saturday
classes have 10 sessions, Wednesday classes have 9 sessions, and Thursday classes have 8 sessions.
There is no class on November 27, December 24, 25, 31, and January 1.
To keep instructor to child ratios low, each class has a maximum enrollment limit. Please register early to
guarantee your spot in the class you wish.
Classes are conducted in the therapy pool at the Hillsborough YMCA.
Aquatics Director: Lisa Slover, (908) 369-0490 ext. 717
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Hillsborough Municipal Building, Multipurpose Room

Wednesday, January 7, 2015,

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Parks & Recreation Open House

Hillsborough Township Department of Parks and Recreation invites you to our

DEVELOPMENTAL
BASKETBALL
Hillsborough Hi-Tops

WHAT:

This program is designed for the emerging athlete ages 8 and

above who would like to learn and practice basketball skills!

WHEN:

Sundays: January 4, 11*, 25

February 1, 8, 22
Time: 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

*The January 11TH session will take place

from 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

BASKETBALL SKILLS COMPETITION:

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& 15TH
Location TBA

WHERE:
HOW:

Hillsborough Middle School

260 Triangle Road
Hillsborough, NJ 08844

To register, please visit

www.leaguelineup.com/HillsboroughSpecialOlympics

Please contact Jean Ciaccio at jean.ciaccio@gmail.

com with any questions.

All participants must be registered Special Olympics New Jersey

www.SONJ.org
Created by the Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation