Monday, July 27, 2009

July 27, 2009: Stop by Hunterdon County's Arboretum and sign-up for Multi Sports Camp. From August 3rd to August 7th campers will be involved in a week full of different sports from around the world. Session A is for ages 5-7 and runs from 9 o'clock in the morning until 1 o'clock in the afternoon. The cost for these campers is $169 per person. Session B is open to campers ages 7-14 and runs from 9 o'clock in the morning until 3 o'clock in the afternoon. The cost is $189 per camper. There are still many spots open in both sessions, so stop in and register today!

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

July 21, 2009: Canoe trips are still being run throughout the summer! How would you like to spend a beautiful day canoeing down the Delaware? The parks and recreation department has licensed professionals that lead trips down a variety of different rivers in New Jersey on August 22, September 12 and 20. These trips are exciting and very fun. If this interests you at all, please call the Hunterdon County Arboretum @ 908-782-1158. Spots are filling up quickly!

Friday, July 17, 2009

Hunterdon County residents enjoyed a wonderful concert last night by Livingston Taylor. Please join us next Thursday night, for another crowd favorite Parrotbeach. They are one of the most exciting shows to hit New Jersey in years! There will be singing, laughing, and dancing in the park. Performing the best of Jimmy Buffett along with your all time favorite island tunes, Parrotbeach will take you back to that unforgettable island vacation.

The concert begins and 7:00PM at Deer Path Park and lasts until about 9:00PM. Hope to see you there!

Thursday, July 16, 2009

July 12, 2009: Livingston Taylor will be performing tonight! He is a regular at the summer concert series through the Hunterdon County Parks and Recreation Department and a crowd favorite. Livingston is the younger brother of musician James Taylor. He has released hits such as "I Will Be In Love With You" and "Carolina Day." The concert is free and there will be food and refreshments for purchase. Come enjoy the music of a great musician and just relax. The concert begins and 6:00PM at Deer Path Park and lasts until about 9:00PM. Hope to see you there!

Monday, July 13, 2009

July 13, 2009: Are you batty about bats?! If you are, come join us on Friday, July 17th at 8:00 PM at Echo Hill. Bats play an important part in our ecosystem and we would love to inform you more about them. During the excursion we will spot bats and try to steer you away from the social norm stereotype that all bats are blood-sucking, demonic creatures. The tour lasts about an hour and a half and only costs $3.00 per person. The event is for everybody 8 years old and older (all children must be accompanied by an adult). Batty about Bats is very informative and can change your perspective about bats!

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

July 7, 2009: Just a reminder! Orchestra Camp starts one day from today! Orchestra Camp is open to students in grades 7th-12th. It is a week long camp starting on July 13th and ending on July 17th. The camp will provide an excellent opportunity for students to work in small group situations with coaching by professionals through master sectionals, as well as working together as a full orchestra. The cost is $150.00 and is located at Hunterdon Central. Don't delay, come in and sign up today!

Thursday, July 2, 2009

July 2, 2009: Due to the pending weather conditions, the concert scheduled for Deer Path Park tonight will now be at J.P. Case Middle School. The Hunterdon Harmonizers will be taking the stage at 7:00pm. We hope to see you at this event!

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

June 30, 2009: Just a reminder that there are still spots available on bird trip entitled, "Hunterdon County Breeding Birds." This trip requires about two miles of hiking and the locations that will be covered include Hoffman Park, Spruce Run Reservoir, Voorhees State Park and a few other areas. We hope to see Bobolinks which are variety of Warblers. The trip will be held on Saturday July 5th between 6:00am-12:00pm. The cost is $20.00 and Pre-registration is required. If you are interested please call 908-782-1158. Hope to see you there!

Monday, June 29, 2009

June 29, 2009: Just a quick reminder: There are still spots open for sessions "B" and "C" at Performance Camp. A few of us were over at Deer Path Park today and we saw all the interesting things they were doing. All the campers were interacting with each other and everyone was having a a great time. Since the spots usually fill up as the camp dates get close, be sure to come into the Arboretum and sign up your child!

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

June 24, 2009: The Hunterdon Symphony will be performing Thursday, June 25 at Deer Path Park to kick-off our Music Under The Stars Free Concert Series. The concert is set to begin at 7:00 PM. If ground conditions warrant, parking for this event will be limited to the blacktop only. We recommend arriving early or carpooling with others to ensure a parking spot.

Monday, June 22, 2009

June 22, 2009: Hunterdon County Department of Parks and Recreation is teaming with the U.S. Sports Institute to provide a week long, multi sports camp with different sports from around the world. The counselors are from different countries throughout the world including Australia, England, Scotland, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa and Sweden, just to name a few. This camp is a multi-cultural experience as well as a full day packed with physical activity. Some of the sports that will be played are bocce, rugby, cricket, badminton, and pillo polo as well as local sports like flag football and soccer. The camp is located at Deer Path Park during the week of August 3rd through 7th. There are two sessions available; Session A is for children ages 5-7 and is from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, the cost is $169; Session B is for children ages 7-14 and is from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, the cost for the week is $189 per participant. Campers should pack sunscreen, water to last the entire day, appropriate clothing, footwear, lunch, and snacks. There are still spaces available in both sessions and spots are filling up fast! Stop in our office and reserve your spot today!

Thursday, June 18, 2009

June 18, 2009: Just a quick update about one of our wonderful camps! There are still spots available in our Sports for a Lifetime Camp. This camp starts on August 17 and runs till August 21. At Sports for a Lifetime Camp the campers will focus on bowling and golfing. The two sites we visit are Oakwood Lanes (in Washington) for bowling and Heron Glen (in Ringoes) for golf. We also plan to to stop at a local ice creamery after each day. The campers will meet everyday at Deer Path Park by 8:30 AM and will return by 5:00 PM. Campers should bring their own lunch and may use their own equipment or use the equipment provided. The camp will be very interactive and very educational. Come in today and reserve your spot!

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

June 17, 2009: Our FREE Music Under the Stars concert series kicks off in just one week! On Thursday, June 25th, we will be welcoming back Hunterdon Symphony to our stage at Deer Path Park. The Hunterdon Symphony is the first of 8 performers that are scheduled to perform every Thursday until August 13th. For a complete listing of performers and more information, please visit our website and follow the link for 2009 Free Concert Series. All concerts are free to the public and will begin at 7:00 pm at Deer Path Park.

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

June 16, 2009: Come to Hunterdon County's Arboretum, enjoy nature, and get some exercise. The Arboretum features numerous gardens filled with a variety of trees, shrubs, annuals and perennials, including both native and non-native species. Each garden has a specific theme, for example: the herb garden, rock garden, cut flower garden, and butterfly garden. The entire garden area is protected by a deer fence to allow for a greater variety of different flowers and trees. Also included within the deer fence is the two level cedar gazebo. Surrounding the gardens are numerous paths and hiking trails. The trails cover 2 miles of flat terrain perfect for a nature walk. The Outer Loop Trail is a total of 1.1 miles. Another great feature of the trails is a boardwalk that goes through a diverse area of wetland plants such as skunk cabbage, cattails, and ferns. If you would like to take advantage of the 2 miles of trails with an educational spin, we provide pamphlets for a Self Guiding tour. These can be picked up within the office, at the entrance of the Arboretum or throughout the trails. Enjoy!

Monday, June 15, 2009

June 15, 2009: After touring beautiful Hunterdon County, our journey brought us to Heron Glen Golf Course. Not only was the course spectacular, but it was priced very reasonably. In 2002, Golf Magazine rated Heron Glen among the top 35 public golf courses in the nation. Since then, much time and money has been put into the upkeep of the greens. All professional staff were very helpful and friendly. If the weather permits, we definitely encourage you to hit the links! The driving range and practice greens are open to the public. The Pro Shop located on site caters to all the golfers needs. The Heron Glen Cafe is made available to all before or after play.

Friday, June 12, 2009

June 12, 2009: Come join us for a unique and free community event at the Red Mill in Clinton on June 13, 2009 from 10:00am-4:00pm. The event celebrates all the treasures the river has to offer and activities will focus on the environment, recreation, and history.
Some activities this event will offer:

  • Hunterdon County Department of Parks and Recreation will offer canoeing lessons and will display many other activities taking place in the area.
  • The Hunterdon Art Museum will have children’s activities and admission will be free during this event.
  • A Fun Bus will be there for children to use to for physical activity from 10:00-1:30pm.
  • There will be a guided tour of the Red Mill Museum.
  • Jim Holland of Shannon’s Fly and Tackle will provide demonstrations and instruction on fly fishing.
  • Bill Boesenberg of Snakes-n-Scales and Turtle Tale will present The Great Reptiles featuring Shakespeare, the Albino Burmese Python and his reptile friends will be at 1:30pm.
  • There will be free entertainment by the Long String Band, along with games for all ages, and lots of good food.

    For more information check out www.sbwa.org.

Thursday, June 11, 2009

June 11, 2009

Join us as the sun sets down on the reservoir for an overnight canoe trip! There's only ONE WEEK left to sign-up for the Round Valley Canoe Camping Trip. The adventure begins with paddling over to the wilderness campground to set up camp and explore the surrounding hiking trails. After the campsite is assembled, we will get a closer look at all that makes up the Reservoir by paddling around its shores. You will be amazed by nature and the wildlife in its purest form right in your backyard!

So bring a bagged lunch, drinking water and your favorite campfire story! We also advise you bring an extra pair of clothes, rain gear, warm jacket, sleeping bag, a flashlight, tent, a mess kit and toiletries all in a waterproof bag. (Tents are available to rent.) The canoeing gear, spaghetti dinner, dessert and bagels and fruit for breakfast are all provided by the Parks and Recreation Department.

For more information or to sign up, please visit our website or call us at (908) 782-1158 before June 17th.

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

June 10, 2009: Sign your child up today for Orchestra Camp, with Hunterdon County Department Of Parks and Recreation! This camp will provide students with an excellent opportunity to work in small group situations while being coached by professional’s through master classes and sectionals. Also, students will be working together as a full orchestra.

Student musicians of orchestral instruments (excluding piano) are eligible for this one-week camp. At the end of the week, camp participants will perform at Cedars Pavilion at Deer Path Park, Readington Township for friends and family.

Orchestra Camp will be held on July 13th through July 17th, from 9:00am to 12:00pm. Students from grades 7th through 12th grade can participate. Camp will be located at the Hunterdon Central High School Music Building. Camp fee will be $150 for the week.

For more information or to register for this camp, visit our official website at http://www.co.hunterdon.nj.us/ (Click on Parks & Recreation link) or stop by our office located at 1020 State Route 31, Lebanon NJ.

* When registering for orchestra camp make sure to note what instrument your child plays.

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

June 9, 2009: Hunterdon County’s Department of Parks and Recreation is up and running! Please feel free to view more information on our official website at http://www.co.hunterdon.nj.us/ (Click on Parks & Recreation link) or stop by our office located at 1020 State Route 31, Lebanon NJ. While at our office, we will gladly give you a copy of the latest newsletter which includes summer camps, weekend activities, educational adult programs, summer events and much more! Don’t forget about the discounted theme park tickets that are available at the front desk. For more information call 908-782-1158.