| Recreation Programs
Afterschool Enrichment Program
A variety of courses will be offered at the Elementary School for kids grade 1-4. Most programs will be taught by Mendham teachers and other experts in the courses offered. Some examples of programs that will be offered include poetry/creative writing, learning math through cooking, the science of ocean life, rocketry, and current events. Look for the flyer in your school for more information on these programs.
Babysitting Course
Get certified for sitting! The Smartsitter Babysitting Course will be offered Thursday, June 26, from 9 AM to 2:30 PM at the Mendham Township Municipal Building. The course is for youth ages 11-15. Fee: $45.
Baseball and Softball - Youth
Mendham Township Little League (Baseball and Girls Softball):
Baseball: Games are played April through the end of June on fields in the Borough and Township. There is a baseball clinic and evaluation for all players. All star competition begins in July. The league teams range from Tee Ball to Senior Babe Ruth involving children from 5 to 18 years of age. A summer camp is offered in July. Pick up games are available during July and August. For information, contact the Little League Hotline 543-3220 or visit the Mendham Little League website. President of Little League: Glen Coutts, Jr.
Girl’s Softball: This program is open to girls from ages 5 -14. Divisions include: T-Ball (K-1st grade), Instructional (1st & 2nd grade), Minor (3rd & 4th grade), Major (5th & 6th grade), Senior (7th & 8th grade). Practice begins late March and games begin late April until June. Games are played at 6:00 pm weekdays and Saturdays. Skill building and recreation are the main objectives. Tournament play in July. Contact: Matt Broas 543-3122.
Baseball - Adult
The Pastime Club has sponsored a semi-professional baseball team since 1915. The Pastime Athletics compete in the Morris County Major League. Under Coach Bernie DeCristofaro, the team won 11 championships in 19 years, including two "three-peats" in the 1990's. Games are played May through August. Home games are played on Pastime Field located at the end of Valley Way in Mendham Borough.
Interested in joining? College-age men and older are welcome to try out in the late Spring. Call Bernie DeCristofaro at (973) 691-1069 or e-mail to Pastime1@optonline.net.
Basketball - Youth
Sponsor: Mendham Patriot's Basketball
Patriot Recreation Basketball: The program includes a clinic for grades K-3rd; recreation for grades 4th-8th. Sign-ups are in early October, and the season starts in December and ends in March. Boys and girls play on separate teams with practices and games held at local schools for the clinic and recreation components. For more information, visit the Mendham Patriot's Basketball website.
Basketball - Adult
Men’s Basketball: Open play from October 1st through April 30 at the Township Middle School, Wednesdays 6:30-9:00 p.m. Open to Borough and Township Men.
Bowling
The Pastime Club maintains four bowling lanes which are open to the public. Many local leagues bowl at Pastime Lanes and are always looking for regular and substitute bowlers. Women's leagues meet during the day and on Monday evenings, men's leagues bowl on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, and there is a mixed league that bowls on Friday evenings. An eight-week sanctioned youth league begins in January. The lanes can be rented by the hour for Childrens or adult parties; bumpers are available for the youngsters. During January, February and March, there is open bowling every Sunday from 1 to 5 pm. For more information contact Steve Swiencki 543-6631.
Cross Country
Sponsor: Mendham Magic
For children in K-8th grade, the cross country running season begins in early September and goes through the end of October. Practices are held during the week at Brundage Park in Randolph. Races are typically every Sunday in September and October from 11:30 AM-1 PM at Brundage Park. Optional post-season running is available, providing an opportunity for runners to compete in State, Regiona,l and National competitions. For more information visit the Mendham Magic website.
Cheerleading for Twin Boro Bears
The program is open to all girls in the Mendhams and Chester, entering 3rd-8th grade in the Fall. Tryouts take place in early spring (April & May). Several training dates are scheduled prior to the tryout in order to familiarize the girls with the cheers. (Watch the local newspaper for details). The season runs from mid-August through early November.
Registration: Sign ups are from April 1-30
Contact: Mary Paragano at (973) 879-4276
Day Camp
Held at the Borough Park, the program is for children entering kindergarten through 5th grade. Daily activities include arts and crafts, sports, games, visits to the library and Pastime Lanes and special events. A snack is provided. On scheduled days, children going into grades 3rd-5th will have the opportunity to attend camp at Brookside Beach. Dates: June 30-August 8, Time 9 AM-12:30 PM Monday-Friday.
Registration: Before May 30
Cost: $60 per week, per child. After May 30, the cost is $75. After June 27, the cost is $90. To guarantee a spot, registration forms and full payment must be received by May 30.
There are no refunds.
Family Skate at Mennen Arena
The Township Department of Recreation sponsors an annual Family Skate at the Mennen Area in Morris Township. The skate takes place the third Friday in March. Pizza and skating is included.
Fencing
Sponsor: Chester Twp. & Mendham Twp. Recreation
Location: Held at the Church of the Messiah on Rt. 24 in Chester.
Dates/Times: Variety of day and weekend hours offered year round in four-week sessions.
Participation: Children 6 years to adult.
Registration: You can register at any time during the year through the recreation office. NOTE: All equipment is provided.
Football
Sponsor: Twin Boro Bears
The program is open to boys and girls, grades K-8th, from the Mendhams and Chester. The league ranges from the instructional level K-2 (non-contact/flag) through varsity (8 grade). Excellent equipment is provided.
Registration: The sign-ups are April through August (watch paper for date) and proctices begin the first week of August at the Mendham High School.
For more information, visit the Twin Boro Bears website.
Horseback Riding & Grooming Program
| Program | Ages | Times | Dates | Fees |
| Petite Equestrian Program | 3-5
(NOTE: Parental supervision required for each child.) | Spring Session:
4-5 PM
Summer Session:
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Spring: 5 consecutive Mondays beginning April 7
Summer: June 30-July 3 | Spring: $170
Summer: $160 |
| Ponyshare & Horsemanship | 7-11 | Spring Session:
5:15-6:45 PM
Summer Session:
9:30-11:00 AM | Same as above | Spring: $200
Summer: $160 |
| Pony Grooming Program for Special Needs Children | Volunteers are needed for each child, for details contact the Recreation Offic | 10:30-11:30 AM | Summer Only: Aug 25-29 | $160 |
- Location: Meadowood Park for all programs.
- Requirements: Children are requested to wear long comfortable pants and a helmet of some sort.
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Ice Hockey
The Long Valley, Mendham, Chester (LVMC) Ice Hockey Club has announced sign-ups for the 2008-09 season. Please see the attached press release for more information.
Press Release - LVMC Youth Hockey
Lacrosse
Sponsor: Mendham Chester Lacrosse
Lacrosse is open to girls in 3rd-8th grade and boys in 2nd-8th grade. Season begins in March and ends in June. Teams compete against area towns and are sanctioned by US Lacrosse. Free clinic lacrosse is available for K-2nd grade boys and girls and held at West Field in April and May.
Contact: Brian Haumersen at (973) 543-6322; Kelly Collett (973) 895-3616
Mendham Fife and Drum
Flute players and drummers are specifically needed; however, trumpeters and piccolo players are welcome.
Want to Join? Call Elizabeth Peters, Corps Manager, at (973) 543-1586.
Scouts - Boys
Cub Scouts (Pack 133)
Patriots Path Council-Black River District
(973) 765-9322
Open to all boys in 1st-5th grades. All interested are invited to attend the May 2nd pack meeting, 7:30 PM, at the Hilltop House
Want to Join? Call Tricia Elgarten at (973) 540-0665 or Sue Browse at (973) 543-5335
Boy Scouts (Troop #1)
Open to all boys in 6th grade through age 18.
Meetings: Hilltop House, Sundays at 7 PM (Fall thru Spring)
Want to Join? Call Kevin Corbett at (973) 543-3359
Scouts - Girls
Morris Area Girl Scout Council (973) 927-7722
Daisies: Kindergarten
Brownies: 1st-3rd grades
Jr. Girl Scouts: 4-6th grades
Cadets and Senior Scouts: 7th-12th grades.
Want to Join? You can join anytime during the year. However, the Fall is the best time because that is when troops are formed.
Contact: Debbie Malloy at (973) 543-6420
Ski Club
Sponsor: Township & Borough Recreation Offices
Children in grades 6th and up can go on several trips each winter to local ski resorts on Sundays and Saturdays. All trips leave from the Borough Park parking lot. Fees include bus and lift tickets.
Registration: Call Township recreation director, Jeanne Montemarano at (973) 543-4555 x122 or Marcy Kwiatkowski at (973) 543-0471.
Soccer - Youth
Sponsor: West Morris Soccer Club
The program includes a co-ed clinic for Kindergarteners with basic skills and short games; recreation teams for grades 1st-8th; as well as travel teams in grades 5th-8th for players who want to make a greater time commitment and play at a more competitive level. Travel tryouts are held each Spring for the following season's teams.
Registration: Online registration or call (973) 543-1991.
Soccer - Men
For men 40+. The Boca Mendham team competes on Sunday mornings in the Western Division of the United Soccer League (uslnj.com)
Want to Join? Call Mario Gonzalez (973) 477-7600
Soccer Camp
Sponsor: West Morris Soccer Club
Participation: For children aged 5 and up.
Dates/Times: Camp runs from mid- to late August. A half-day program runs from 9 AM-3 PM; a full-day program for more advanced players is held from 9 AM-3 PM, and a Munchkin Program for pre-schoolers goes from 3-4:30 PM.
Registration: Call (973) 543-1991 or visit the West Morris Soccer Club website.
Softball - Youth
Sponsor: Mendham Little League
The program is open to girls ages 5 (currently enrolled in kindergarten) through 14. Divisions include: T-ball (K-1st grade), Instructional (1st & 2nd grade), Minor (3rd & 4th grade), Major (5th & 6th grade), Senior (7th & 8th). Practice begins late March; games run from late April through June, with Tournament play in July. Games are played at 6 PM weekdays and Saturdays.
Registration: Begins on Dec. 1 and ends on Dec. 31. Registrations can be completed via the Mendham Little League Website.
Contact: Greg Campisi at (908) 879-4579.
Softball - Men
The Mendham 35+ Men's softball competes with more than 100 players on teams from the Mendhams and Chesters. Games are played locally, Saturday evenings or Sunday mornings.
Want to Join? Call by early April to join/form a team.
Contact: Mike Roch at (973) 543-0365 or Bob Peters at (973) 543-1851.
Softball - Women
For women 20+. The Borough and Township field their own teams and play neighboring towns on Tuesday nights at 6:30 PM, May through July. Home fields are at the Community Club, Borough Park and the Township Middle School.
Want to Join? Call Linda Coutts Snyder at (973) 993-9130
Summer Mini-Camps
| Program | Ages | Times | Dates | Location | Fees |
| Multi-Sport Camp with 15 sports! | 5-14 | 9 AM-1 PM | July 14-18 | Mendham Twp. Middle School | $160
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| Golf | 5-14 | 4:30-7:30 PM | July 7-11 | Ralston Fields | $115 |
| Summer Sports Squirts | 3-5 | 2:30-4 PM | July 21-25 | Mendham Twp. Middle School | $90 |
| Field Hockey (Equip. provided) | 7-14 | 5-7 PM | July 21-25 | Mendham Twp. Middle School | $110 |
| Basketball | Children entering 5th-8th grade | Boys: 9-11 AM
Girls: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM | July 28-Aug 2 | Mendham Twp. Middle School | $120 |
Summer Preschool Program
For children who turn 4 years old by May 1, this program is held at the Old Ralston Firehouse in Wysong Park. Camp includes stories, arts and crafts, songs and movement! There is a daily "theme," and some are educational (but, shhh! don't tell the children!). Snacks are provided by the camp, which runs Mondays-Thursdays, from 9 AM-Noon, July 7-17. Registration is limited to 30 and done by lottery. Forms can be obtained at the Recreation Department Office and must be returned with the fee of $105 by April 30. Parents are notified, if their child has been picked.
Swimming - Brookside Beach
FUN IN THE SUN AT BROOKSIDE BEACH
This summer swim season promises to be exciting at the Mendham Township Pond (Brookside Beach) located at the Township Elementary School on West Main Street in Brookside. The Beach will offer swim lessons, a competitive swim team, story hour, and all the other activities families have come to enjoy.
Concession services are available. Employment opportunities are available for lifeguards and concession staff. You must be 15 years or older for concession stand and 16 years with lifesaving certification for lifeguard.
Swim Lessons
Swim Lessons are open to children age 4 and up. We offer beginner I, beginner II, intermediate and 4 stroke clinics. Swim Team is open to children 5 and up. The team participates in the North Jersey Regional Lake League. Team practices are held every day either morning or afternoon. Swim team begins late June and continues through early August. Swim team applications can be picked up at Town Hall. Swim team fee is $25 for members, $50 for non-members.
Beach hours
The Beach opens Memorial Day Weekend, including Memorial Day, and continues for the following weekends in June from Noon to 7 PM. It opens full-time starting the day Mendham TWP Schools close for the summer. Hours of operation are Mon-Sat from 11 AM to 7 PM, and Sundays from Noon to 7 PM through Labor Day.
Swim Team
For children 5-18 years of age. Children participate in the North Jersey Regional Lake League, with practices every weekday morning and swim meets on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings. Fees: Beach members pay $60 per child/$120 max. per family. Non-members pay, $90 per child/$180 max. per family.
Fees
| Membership Type | Fee - Before 6/1 | Fee - After 6/1 |
| Family (boro/twp. residents) | $260 | $280 |
| Family (non-residents) | $295 | $315 |
| Individual (boro/twp. residents) | $130 | $150 |
| Individual (non-residents) | $165 | $195 |
| All Senior Citizens (65+) | $55 | $5 |
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Daily guest passes available.
Swim team applications can be picked up at the Mendham Township
Swim team fee is $60 for members, $90 for non-members |
Registration
You can only register one individual membership per same family, with the same address.
For additional information on the beach contact the Recreation Office at 973-543-4555 x-122.
Tennis
Spring Hot Shot Tennis taught by USPTA/USPTR certified pros |
| Program | Ages | Times | Dates | Fees |
| Little Tennis | 3-6 | 4-5 PM | April 29, May 6, 13, 20, 26 and June 3 | $180 |
| Elementary Tennis | Grades 1-4 | 5-6 PM | Same as above | $180 |
| Hot Shot Junior | Grades 5-8 | 5-6 PM | Same as above | $180 |
| Adult Tennis | 21+ | 6-7 PM | Same as above | $180 |
Summer Tennis Programs |
| Program | Ages | Times | Dates | Location | Fees |
Pee Wee Tennis -
US Sport Institute Instructors | 4-5 | 9-10:30 AM | July 30 - Aug 3 | Mount Pleasant Tennis Courts | $100 |
Pee Wee Tennis -
US Sport Institute Instructors | 6-7 | 10:30 AM - Noon | July 30 - Aug 3 | Mount Pleasant Tennis Courts | $100 |
Summer Tennis Camp |
| Ages | Times | Dates | Location | Fees |
| 8-16 (Children grouped by age) | T, W, Th
1 hour sessions between 1-4 PM | July 1-24 | Boro. Park Tennis Courts at Mountain and Park Ave. | $75
Call Boro. Rec. 973-543-2610 |
- USTA Program "USA 1-2-3 Tennis"
- One hour sessions, 3 days per week with a total of 12 sessions
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Track & Field
Sponsor: Mendham Magic
The track & field season begins in mid-March and ends in early June. Practices are held during the week at the Mendham High School track and meets are typically held on Sunday afternoos (7- & 8-year-old meets are usually on Friday evenings).
Registration/Contacts: Mary and Steve Ehmann (973) 787-7895 or visit the Mendham Magic website.
Vollyball
Sponsor: Mendham Recreation Commission
This is a four- to six-week program open to boys and girls in the 6th-8th grades. Each week a new skill is taught, and games are played. This program takes place at Mendham Township Middle School from early October to mid-November.
Registration/Contacts: Clare Button at (973) 543-2193
Wrestling
Sponsor: Mendham & Chester Youth Wrestling Club
The world's oldest sport thrives, as the Patriots Wrestling Team offers opportunities to K-8th graders, who seek the fun and challenge of the character-building sport. Season runs from November through February at the West Morris Mendham High School Field House.
Registration: Go online to www.menhamchesterywc.com
Contacts: Tim Aloia, Head Coach at (908) 879-4015; Scott Cohn, Head Coach at (973) 543-5733; Denise Hall at (973) 543-4370.
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