The Maplewood Recreation Department offers a variety of Arts & Crafts and
Sports programs. View the list below. 

You can register for these programs at: 
https://register.communitypass.net/maplewood  
    
If you do not want to pay by credit card, you can use the form below (see link) to pay by check. Checks can be made out to Maplewood Recreation Department and can be mailed in or brought in to the Recreation Department located at 574 Valley Street Activity Registration Form


For a printable version of all of our programs offered, please click the following link: 2013 Spring Programming Guide


Baseball:
          Maplewood and South Orange run a joint baseball program. There are a
          variety of leagues offered to accommodate different ages and skill
          levels. For an in-depth look at the different leagues offered, go to:
          http://www.eteamz.com/sobaseball/

          Registration: January 26^th + 27^th from 1-4pm
                                February 9^th + 10^th  from 1-4pm
          Registration will take place at the Civic House at 124 Dunnell Road or at
          The Baird in South Orange. Starting January 26^th.


Spring Basketball:
          This is a new program for our Spring Schedule and is open to boys and
          girls in Maplewood and South Orange. This is a 10 week program,
          beginning on March 11th that will focus on skill building and teaching of
          the basics of basketball through various instructional drills. All programs
          will be held at Maplewood Middle School.

          Grades 1-2: Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00pm-7:00pm.
                              Cost: $125 (Limited to first 60 registrants)

          Grades 3-5: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00pm-7:30pm.
                              Cost: $150 (Limited to first 60 registrants)

          Middle School Basketball Clinic: Focuses on advanced skill building for
                                                            basketball through various instructional
                                                            drills.
                                                            Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:30pm-
                                                            9:00pm.
                                                            Cost: $150 (Limited to first 60
                                                            registrants)

          Registration:Registration can be done by contacting the Recreation
                                Department Office or Online at:
                                https://register.communitypass.net/maplewood 


Drills, Skills & Thrills Basketball Camp:

This camp will teach fundamental basketball skills while promoting full 
participation, sportsmanship, and most importantly FUN!

FOR BOYS AND GIRLS ENTERING GRADES 4-8 IN SEPTEMBER

Session 1: August 12-15, 2013 (Rain Date Friday, August 16th)
Session 2: August 19-22, 2013 (Rain Date Friday, August 23rd)

Time: 9am - 12pm
Place: Maplewood Memorial Park
Fee:  $90 per camper
$160 per camper if you attend both sessions
Sibling Discount -$10 off each additional child

*Each camper will receive a free basketball*

Register online at capturepoint
https://register.communitypass.net/maplewood

Children's Chess Club - Saturdays:
          Children’s Chess Club is a program designed to teach children and their
          parents the game of Chess. The program is divided into three skill
          levels: Beginners, Advanced Beginners, and Advanced. Knowledge of
          Chess piece movement is needed.

          Spring Dates: April 6, 13, 20, 27
                                May 4, 11, 18, 25
                                June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

          Register online at https://register.communitypass.net/maplewood


Football:
          There are no current football programs running this season. For more
          For more information, go to:www.leaguelineup.com/msopackers


Lacrosse:
          Girls: The Maplewood Girls Lacrosse Club is a member of the New
          Jersey Junior Girls Lacrosse League, whose goal is to instill a love of the
          game of lacrosse through a solid foundation of skills, positive
          coaching and competitive games for girls throughout New Jersey. For
          more information, go to: http://www.maplewoodgirlslax.com

          Registration: All teams for the Spring Season are full. If you would like
          to be added to the wait list, you can email .

          Boys: The Maplewood Lacrosse Club offers Lacrosse teams for children
          in grades 2-8. As well as club teams, there are travel teams, and a
          Kindergarten-1^st grade clinic which introduces the sport to children who
          have never played before.

          Registration: Go to: http://www.maplewoodlacrosseclub.com/
          (Click the Register Online tab on the left)

Girls on the run:
          Girls on the run is an experimental learning program that combines
          training for a 3.1 mile run/walk event with life-changing, self esteem
          enhancing, uplifting workouts that encourage emotional, social, and
          physical development. Participants learn how to make healthy 
          decisions, resolve conflicts, and work in groups.

          Register at www.girlsontherunnj.org


Middle School Co-Ed Ultimate Frisbee:
          Ultimate Frisbee is a fast moving, non contact sport played with a
          Frisbee. Invented in Maplewood by Columbia High School students in
          1968, it has grown to be played by thousands around the world. This
          program is  geared toward middle school children who are interested in
          learning the basics, fundamentals and strategies behind Ultimate!

          The Spring Season will begin in Mid March and run until Mid June.

          For more information, please contact Program Coordinator,  Sarah
          McNamara at

          Register online at https://register.communitypass.net/maplewood


Petite Equestrian Program (PEP):
          Geared for children ages 3 to 6. Participants will learn safety on and
          around the ponies, grooming techniques, basic riding skills, and other
          primary horsemanship skills. While this is not a Horseback Riding lesson
          per say, the program does include an exciting riding component
          whereas each child will get to ride about 20 minutes and learn how to
          properly mount, dismount, hold the reins and control the pony at a walk,
          and a few steps of trot.

          This program will take place at Memorial Park from July 15th- July 18th
          from 3:00pm-4:15pm. (The rain date is currently set for July 19th)

          Cost: $190.00
          Register online at https://register.communitypass.net/maplewood


Pony Grooming Riding Program (PGRP):
          Geared for children ages 7 to 13. This unique program provides an
          exciting and inexpensive hands-on introduction to the wonderful world
          of equines in a fun-filled, non-threatening atmosphere. Participants will
          learn safety on and around the horses, basic anatomy, equine senses
          and body language, grooming, the tack and harness, driving the
          miniature horse, English and western styles, barn management and
          careers in the industry.

          This program will take place at Memorial Park from July 15th- July 18th
          from 4:30pm-6:30pm. (The rain date is currently set for July 19th)

          Cost: $230.00
          Register online at https://register.communitypass.net/maplewood


Soccer (Travel):
          Cougar soccer is open to Maplewood and South Orange residents. For
          information on age requirements, registration, and FAQ's go to
          www.cougarsoccerclub.com


Soccer (K-2):
          The Maplewood/South Orange Cougar Kicker and Academy programs
          provide soccer fun, fitness and training in a small-sized format. This
          program is for Maplewood and South Orange boys and girls in grades
          K-2. For more information and to register please visit
          www.cougarsoccerclub.com


Soccer (Recreation League):
          South Mountain Soccer is a recreational soccer program sponsored by
          the South Orange Department of Recreation & Cultural Affairs. This
          program is for South Orange and Maplewood children in grades 3
          through 8. It offers a wide range of opportunity for players at all levels
          in both the Fall and/or Spring seasons. Each season is approximately 10
          weeks long and includes  professional training one day a week as well
          as a game each weekend.

          Spring Dates have not yet been announced, check back soon!

          For more information and to register please
          visit www.thebaird.org


US Sports Institute: Total Sports and Spring Soccer
          The US Sports Institute will be holding three soccer programs for our
          Spring Season. To register for US Sports Institute Programs, you can call
          (732) 563-2520 or register online at www.ussportsinstitute.com.

           Total Sports Squirts: Soccer Squirts is a soccer clinic for children ages
                                     3-5 that teaches the fundamentals of soccer through a
                                     program of non-competitive activities and fun games.
                                     This program takes place at Memorial Park.There are 
                                     two days to choose from for this program:
                                    
                                     Thursdays from 4:30pm-5:30pm for 7 weeks
                                     beginning on April 18^th. Cost: $125

                                     Sundays from 9:30am-10:30am OR
                                                           10:30am-11:30am for 7 weeks
                                     beginning on April 14th. Cost: $125

          Parent and Me Squirts:This program is designed to introduce children
                                     aged 2-5 years old to a variety of sports, games and
                                     group activities, all with the help of mom or dad! This
                                     program will take place at Memorial Park and will run
                                     on Thursdays from 4:30pm-5:15pm for 7 weeks,
                                     beginning April 18th. Cost: $95

          Parent and Me Soccer: Parent & Me Soccer is a fun and positive
                                     introduction to soccer for children ages 2-3 and their
                                     parents!  With a parent participating by their side, kids
                                     will have fun learning the fundamental skills of soccer
                                     through a program of structured activities, fun based
                                     games, and scrimmages. Each session focuses on
                                     maximizing participation through a variety of fun
                                     games designed to stimulate a child's imagination and
                                     develop motor skills. This is an excellent opportunity for
                                     parents to spend quality time with their children while
                                     easing them into social situations with support and
                                     confidence.

                                     This program will be held at Memorial Park and will run
                                     for 7 weeks on Sundays from 9:30am-10:15am or         
                                    10:30am-11:15am beginning on April 14th. Cost: $95

Summer Camps for US Sports Institute:

First Play Soccer Camp: Experience the excitement of the world's most 
                                        popular sport at this highly appraised camp- First
                                        Play Soccer! Children will thrive on the exciting, fun
                                        atmosphere generated by the USSI International and
                                        qualified coaches. Participants will engage in a
                                        variety of fun games and challenges designed to
                                        enhance basic soccer skills.
         
          This camp is for children who are 5-12 years old. It will take place at
          Memorial Park from August 26th-August 30th. There are three times to
          choose from:
                               9:00am-12:30pm----Cost $149
                               9:00am-4:00pm------Cost $179
                               1:00pm-4:00pm------Cost $99

Premier Play Soccer Camp: The Premier Play Soccer Camp curriculum is
                                               inspired by youth development academies of
                                               Europe's top soccer clubs such as AC Milan,
                                               Barcelona, and Manchester United. This unique
                                               camp allows travel soccer players to train like
                                               professionals where each player ill learn an
                                               array of specific soccer techniques and tactics.

          This camp is for children who are 5-14 years old. It wil ltake place at      
          Memorial Park from August 26th- August 30th. There are three times to
          choose from:
                               9:00am-4:00pm-----Cost $179
                               9:00am-12:30pm---Cost $149
                               1:00pm-4:00pm-----Cost $99

Soccer Squirts Camp: Soccer Squirts is the original age 3-5 soccer camp for
                                     boys and girls. Often imitated, never duplicated; learn
                                     the game through a series of fun based games and
                                     scrimmages. Each session focuses on maximizing
                                     participation and learning the fundamental skills of
                                     soccer trough a variety of fun structured activities all
                                     designed to stimulate a child's imagination and develop
                                     motor skills.

          This program is for children who are 3-5 years old. It will take place at
          Memorial Park from August 26th- August 30th from 4:30pm-5:30pm.
          Cost $69
  

Softball (Maplewood/South Orange Recreation):
          The MSO Recreation Softball program is open to all girls from
          Kindergarten to 8th Grade who live in either Maplewood or South
          Orange.  Any girl who is interested in softball can participate in the
          program – there are no tryouts.

          Registration: January 26^th + 27^th from 1-4pm
                                February 9^th + 10^th  from 1-4pm
          Registration will take place at the Civic House at 124 Dunnell Road or at
          The Baird in South Orange. Starting January 26^th, registration can also
          be done through the Recreation office in person, or online
          at https://register.communitypass.net/maplewood.

          For more information on MSO Recreation Softball, please visit:
          http://www.eteamz.com/msosoftball/


Villagers Travel Softball:
          The MSO travel softball program, The Villagers, is more intense than the
          Recreation Softball program and requires girls to participate in
          competitive tryouts in order to make the teams. It is open to girls who
          live in Maplewood or South Orange in grades 6, 7, and 8.  Separate
          tryouts are held each season for each of the age brackets. The Villagers
          plays a 12- 15 game schedule from April-June.

          Tryouts: When available, information on tryouts will be posted at
          http://www.eteamz.com/msosoftball/.  (Click the Villagers Travel Softball
          Program tab on the left). For questions, you can email Coach Nicholas at
         


Tennis:
          Maplewood Tennis is run by Tennis Pro John Trinity. There are a variety
          of classes offered to accommodate all different ages and skill levels.
          Classes are held in the evenings at the Memorial Park Tennis courts on
          Valley Street.

          For a complete list and details of classes offered, dates and times,
          and additional Tennis Information, go to:
          2013 Spring Tennis Group Lesson Schedule

          For more information, go to: www.maplewoodtennis.com.

          Registration: Registration for the Spring Tennis Programs will begin
          Friday, March 1st. Registration can be done by contacting the Recreation
          Office or Online at:  https://register.communitypass.net/maplewood