Ocean City’s summer recreation programs still have limited openings for the 2014 season.
The extremely popular programs cater to every age and interest, from toddlers to adults, and include camps for sports, playground activities, environmental, theatre, pageants and much more.
The classes often fill quickly after registration opens in May, but with school calendars extended deep into June with makeup days from an exceptionally snowy winter, some families may have hesitated to register — many programs still have availability.
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The Summer Recreation Programs Brochure is available to view and download at www.ocnj.us/recreation. Copies are also available at the Aquatic & Fitness Center, Civic Center and Ocean City Welcome Centers. For more information, please call 609-525-9304 or 609-398-6900.
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Programs include weekly camps held at the Bayside Center located at 5th and Bay Avenue. These camps feature a fun and educational learning experience in a unique setting by the bay. Classes include forensics and crime solving, Ancient Egypt & Sensational Safari, Mammals discovery by Dissection, Ecosystems and Encounters and many more.
A partnership with the Ocean City High School Crew Boosters teaches beginner level crew and rowing, This sport has been gaining in popularity over the years and many schools have now adopted varsity level crew teams.
Other more traditional camps include the morning sports and playground activities programs. The playground activities are for ages 4 to 8 and are held at the North Street, 8th, 34th and 52nd street playgrounds. Activities include games arts and crafts, and interactive play. The morning sports and recreation programs run weekly for ages 8 to 13 and include a variety of sports and games.
Fitness and dance classes are available for ages 7-12 and are based on a high- energy conditioning fitness class that is designed to maintain strength, flexibility and conditioning necessary in practicing safe tumbling and dance.
Some of the more popular recreation programs include the Fun N Fitness summer camp at the Aquatic and Fitness Center. Geared for ages 4 to 10, these 2 weeks camps include indoor and outdoor activities including swimming each day, arts and crafts, playground activities and games.
There are still limited spots available in the popular Ocean City Police youth camp for ages 10-15 as well as the Lady Raider lacrosse camps for ages 8-14.
