Spring Programs

Cedar Grove Residents Only. Clinic and Team programs will be offered. Participants will train for various field events including; running, long jump, and turbo javelin. The 4th to 8th grade team will compete in meets with surrounding townships.

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• Children - Grades 1 to 3 Clinic (clinic has limited space)
• Grades 4 to 8 Team (will participate in meets)

Cedar Grove Residents Only. Clinics will be supervised by veteran and accomplished player, Lynne DiGiacomo. These clinics are provided to teach and demonstrate the basics of the game and have fun while doing so! Participants will not be permitted to switch classes. You must only attend the clinic on the day you have registered. Children must bring a racket (there is an option to purchase one upon registration)

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Children - Ages 5 to 14. Limited to 12 children per age group.

Cedar Grove Residents Only. Cedar Grove Soccer Club’s, Coach Maria, and the CG Recreation Department have joined together to offer a Developmental Soccer Program. This program will be coached by instructors from CSF Soccer Academy and volunteer parents. It is an opportunity for kids to learn the sport of soccer while having fun! 

Note: Shin guards are required for all participants!

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Children - Ages 4 to 11 (separated by age; limited class sizes)

Cedar Grove Suburban coach, Jim O’Hagan and Rowan University Alumni Erica O’Hagan. This program will teach the basics of volleyball while having fun at the same time!

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Girls - Grades 4 through 8

Participants will learn the fundamental skills of soccer, including dribbling, passing, shooting, and defending. Players will be taught through structured activities, fun games, and scrimmages. Shin Guards, Sneakers, and a Soccer Ball.

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Children - Grades 1 to 8

This 8-week gross / fine motor skills class for ages 2 to 4 with their caregiver, will include a series of warm-ups, across the floor and an introduction of a movement theme. Kinetic Kidz is based on the four elements of dance: Body, Space, Time, and Force. This class will mentor caregivers on how to incorporate more movement-based activities within their toddler’s days. 

Note: One caregiver per child is required.

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Children - Ages 2 to 4 (with caregiver)

What to Wear

 Comfortable clothes with sneakers. Ballet slippers may also be worn. 

Overview

Creative Movement is an introduction to dance for preschool children ages 4 to 6. The class teaches the basics of self-expression through movement, visualization, and audio associations. With the use of props and music, the children will explore the 4 elements of creative dance: body, space, force, and time. This class will include a series of warm-ups, across the floor and an introduction of a movement theme. This class will also enhance balance; coordination, musicality, and future develop motor skills. 

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Children - Ages 4 to 6

This eight-week course will introduce the students to acting, singing, and dancing and the world of musical theatre. They will focus on learning the terminology of the theatre, creating a character, vocalization, creative writing, and choreography. For the acting segment of this class, we will focus on improvisation, as we free each actor of their inhibitions. Acting is important for children of all ages, as it strengthens their self-esteem. At the end of the 8-week course we will have an informal showing of the work we have accomplished.

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Children - Grades 3 through 5

In this 8-week program, Coach Rob of Rhino Den will use bands, ladders, obstacle courses, and other easy-to-use equipment, to provide the best speed & agility training sessions for your child! Why is strength training important for youth? When done properly, strength training can; increase muscle strength and endurance, help protect your child’s muscles and joints from injuries, as well as help improve your child’s performance in nearly any sport. Strength training (or resistance exercise) increases muscle strength by making muscles work against a weight or force.

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Children - Ages 4 to 6

Note: Cedar Grove Residents only. 

Youth K to 8th grade are eligible to participate. Teams will be chosen based on age, experience, and skill level. Exhibition, Level 1 or Level 2. Competition Cheer is a true team sport, therefore practices are mandatory and are held Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Fall and Winter. There will also be mandatory choreography and stunt clinics. Competition season runs from January through March, with 6 to 8 local competitions and potentially one national event (somewhere in the tri-state area).

Grades K to Age 10 will participate in Evaluations - Ages 11 and older will participate in tryouts (back-handspring and back walk-over preferred for a tryout)

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Children - Grades K to 8 in September

The US Sports Institute in conjunction with the Cedar Grove Rec Department, will hold Soccer Squirt, T-Ball Squirt, and Multi-Sport Squirt programs. Registration is done through the US Sports Institute website, not the Township Recreation Department. 

Visit the US Sports page with information about fliers and a registration link.