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Those lazy, hazy days of summer can only mean one thing – time to get your summer plans in gear and let the kids have some fun before school starts up again in a few weeks.
Clifton is lucky to have a dedicated Recreation Department which brings exciting and low-cost activities and events to the city. The Clifton Recreation Department has been running a wide variety of week-long camp programs all summer and they’re not done yet! As of Thursday, August 3rd, the following August specialty summer camps still had openings. There is something for all sorts of interests and for different ages. Starting on Monday, August 7th they include:
Future Engineers (August 7th through August 11th) This STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) camp is for you if you like to design and build a variety of projects from initial concept through actual creation. Projects may include bikes, cranes, and even a windmill. Minds in Motion will be teaching different scientific principles and the fundamentals of electrical engineering, circuitry, and schematics. It’s preparation for future careers in a challenging and fun environment. Ages 8-12, from 9:00 AM to noon, at the Community Recreation Center. Pre-registration is required. $155 fee
Puppet Theater Camp (August 7th through August 11th) What could be more fun than starting with a few basic craft materials and your creative imagination to build a puppet? Instructor Mandi Bevando of Dabbling Brook will show you how to bring your puppet to life. Campers will learn how to create a puppet for an imaginary forest populated by bears, snakes, birds, butterflies and beetles. You’ll create a personality and give facial movements to your creation and then have fun telling stores you make up around a pretend campfire. Ages 4-7 from 9:00 AM to noon and ages 8-11, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, at the Community Recreation Center. Pre-registration is required. $155 fee
Team Entrepreneurs can get a start on their future business education and experience from August 7th through August 11th where you’ll learn how to develop and create your very own Print-On-Demand E-Commerce Course! Instructors from Minds in Motion will explain the basics of starting up a new business by coming up with a marketing strategy, merch design, and promotion that are then used to create a brand identity. It’s a great way to learn business fundamentals and communication skills, leadership abilities and business growth. You’ll need to bring your own laptop and you’ll be using your own social media accounts. Ages 13-16, from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM, at the Community Recreation Center. Pre-registration is required. $155 fee.
Solar Bot.14 Camp showcases a “bright” idea! (August 14th – 18th) Take a drive through Clifton and you’ll notice just how many houses have installed solar panels. Campers will learn how solar energy works and will have the opportunity to see how technology harnesses the sun’s power. Instructors from Minds in Motion will demonstrate and help you create robots both fun and practical using a kit you’ll keep so you can learn design, creativity, and scientific fundamentals. Ages 8-12, from 9:00 AM – noon at the Community Recreation Center. Pre-registration is required. $155 fee.
Space Art Camp will have you singing “Fly Me To The Moon” from August 14th – 18th when you learn about our incredible solar system (including the planets, meteors, the stars, and more!), the space program, and related history and technology. Campers will learn about all this using a variety of crafting materials from instructors at Abrakadoodle. Ages 5-10, August 14th – 18th from 9:00 AM – noon at the Community Recreation Center. Pre-registration is required. $215 fee.
It's still summer and what better time to learn a new sport or improve your skills in a sport you know and love? NY Red Bulls Summer Camp is a fun way taught by professionals to teach fundamentals and work with students interested in taking their game to the next level. All campers will receive a Red Bulls T-shirt and soccer ball, a skills challenge scorecard and a free companion ticket to a Red Bulls home game. Registration will be done on the Red Bulls website. Camp will be held August 14-18th at Anzaldi Park (formerly known as the Athenia Steel Recreation Complex).
Mini-Bulls (ages 4-5) 9:00 – 10:30 AM, $215 fee.
Half-Day (ages 6-14) 8:30 – noon, $260 fee
Full Day (ages 9-12) 8:30 – 3:00 PM, $315 fee.
The Community Recreation Center is at 1232 Main Avenue.
Athenia Steel Recreation Complex is at 38 John Samra Way.
For more information call the Recreation Department at 973-470-5956.
If you’re looking for a day trip, don’t miss these two stories on waterparks near Clifton and pools and lakes available for swimming near Clifton! In the evening, take advantage of the free summer concerts happening every Friday and Sunday.
Enjoy the last weeks of summer, Clifton!
