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Cedar Grove children grade 5 to 8 will have the opportunity to try out for the Suburban Basketball Travel League. This league is more competitive than the Recreation Basketball Leagues and will not guarantee playing time. Evaluations will be held in October at designated time slots.
Note: Must pre-register online! Registration deadline is October 14th!
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Cedar Grove Children - Grades 5 to 8
Offering Basketball for Children in Kindergarten through 8th grade. Cedar Grove Residents only.
Sunday Clinics (Grades K to 2)
Coach Joe from Hardcore Hoops, along with the CGHS Basketball teams and coaching staff, will run this clinic teaching skills, drills, and fundamentals of the game, while having fun!
Note: Limited space in these clinics!
3rd & 4th Grade Recreation In-Town League
Coach Joe from Hardcore Hoops, the CGHS Basketball teams / coaching staff, and parent volunteers will run this league teaching skills, drills, and fundamentals of the game while having fun and having the kids participating in games.
Note: Mandatory 1st practice! Registration deadline is December 5th!
5th to 8th Grade Recreation League
This league is run by all volunteer coaches. There will be an Evaluation to select teams. We will play in a West Essex League against other Recreation teams in the surrounding area. Kids will have the opportunity to succeed at the game while having fun!
Note: Mandatory 1st practice! Registration deadline is October 14th!
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Cedar Grove Children - Grades K to 8
This program will teach your child the basics of wrestling. Coaches will teach skills, fundamentals, agility, and strength training in a safe and fun environment. Matches are determined by age, weight, and experience. Cedar Grove children will be participating in the Twin County League. Mandatory items needed: Wrestling Shoes and Head Gear. Athletes will be grouped based on experience level and may be moved up or down at the coach’s discretion.
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Cedar Grove Children - Grades 1 to 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 and sneakers are mandatory.
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Cedar Grove Children - Grades 1 to 4; Limited Space
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. (One caregiver per child is required). Caregivers must participate in all activities. No other children in the family other than the child registered, are permitted to attend / participate.
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Children - Ages 2 to 4 (with caregiver)
What to wear: Comfortable clothes with sneakers. Ballet slippers may also be worn. Creative Movement is an introduction to dance for preschool children ages 3 to 4. 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 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 theater. They will focus on learning the terminology of the theater, 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 8
Fun House
Ages 4–6 will enjoy age-appropriate fitness sessions designed to develop: functional strength, balance, hand-eye coordination, basic athletic movements, fun fitness games!
Ages 7–9: Fun House Fitness & Physical Education Activities!
Perfect for parents looking to add more movement to their child’s week!
Led by a Certified Physical Education Teacher, these sessions include: Homerun Ball, Scooters, Classic P.E. games…and more!
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Children - Ages 4 to 9 (separated by age; limited class sizes)
This trip is limited to the first 50 registrants. The Radio City Christmas Spectacular is a one-of-a-kind celebration for family, friends, and loved ones. Share in the joy with the Rockettes, Santa, the Nutcracker, and the unforgettable Living Nativity. No one does it better than the Radio City Christmas Spectacular! Once you are paid and registered, there are no refunds.
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All Ages - Limited Spaces
Winter Program Flyers
- 2nd Grade Basketball Clinics (PDF)
- 3-4 Rec League Basketball (PDF)
- 5-8 Rec League Basketball (PDF)
- ALL Basketball Evaluations 2025-26
- Creative Movement (PDF)
- Jr. Wrestling 2025-26 (PDF)
- K-1 Basketball Clinics (PDF)
- Kinetic Kidz (PDF)
- Music Theater (PDF)
- Rhino Den Funhouse (PDF)
- Winter Indoor Soccer (PDF)
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Marisa Landolfi-Jefferson
Director of RecreationPhone: 973-239-1410 Ext. 220
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Recreation Department
Physical Address
525 Pompton Avenue
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009