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SOMERSET COUNTY PARK COMMISSION Therapeutic Recreation 2023 Winter Programs Ages 15 and Older Please call 908-526-5650 if you would like your name taken off our list.
Therapeutic Recreation Department
P.O. Box 5327, North Branch, NJ 08876 v Tel. 908 526-5650; Fax 908 429-5508
TTY users, please use the Relay Service @ 711 ❖ www.somersetcountyparks.org
Gwen Leubner, Program Coordinator Office Hours:
Lisa Kazman, Program Coordinator Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm
2023 Winter/Spring Programs
Refund/Household Credit Request
Therapeutic Recreation (TR) is a cooperative effort
The Somerset County Park Commission will refund registration
between the Somerset County Park Commission
fees due to illness, injury, or other extenuating
and the following participating municipalities:
circumstances which makes participation in the program
Bedminster Manville impossible, providing that prior to the start of the program
notification is given to the TR Department. Refunds will be
Bernards Township Montgomery prorated in accordance with the number of sessions/classes
attended and/or supplies/tickets already purchased.
Bernardsville North Plainfield
Furthermore, if we find the program requirements are not
Bound Brook Raritan commensurate with the abilities of the registrant, a refund
for the program will be given. A household credit for other
Branchburg Somerville
reasons may be granted if the program has not yet begun
Bridgewater South Bound Brook and another program registrant enrolls. No refunds/ credits
for absences.
Green Brook Warren
Hillsborough Watchung Canceled Programs
A minimum number of participants is required for each
The department provides year round recreation program. A program may be canceled if this number is not
programs to individuals with developmental reached. A program reimbursement or credit will be
issued. If a program is canceled because of unforeseen
disabilities residing in participating municipalities.
circumstances, you will be contacted as soon as possible,
We encourage your input and suggestions. Not and a program credit or refund will be issued.
sure which program to register for? Please call the
TR office. We are here to help you recreate! Closed Programs
If a program closes because we have reached maximum
POLICIES enrollment, your name will be put on a waiting list and you
will be contacted if space becomes available.
Annual Information Form/Release & Waiver Form
In an effort to maintain current personal information about each Behavior
participant, everyone must complete an annual information form. Participants who are physically or verbally abusive to
You are asked to complete it fully and return it to the TR office. themselves or others will be suspended from the program
Once each year, in January, we will ask you to update the form, and participation in future programs will be limited.
and whenever you have new information (such as a new doctor or
a change in medication) or have a change in medical status, we Inclement Weather
ask that you notify us immediately. Additionally, a If at all possible, TR staff will call your home if a program is
current Release, Waiver and Participation Agreement Form must canceled due to inclement weather. For further information,
be on file. you may call the TR office for a recorded message.
Financial Assistance Medication/Personal Needs
Through the Somerset County Park Foundation, a scholarship/ TR staff cannot administer medication. Participants must be
financial aid fund has been created for individuals who cannot able to meet their own personal needs and administer their
pay the entire amount due for a program. To request assistance own medication.
contact the TR Department to find out more information
regarding this procedure and requirements. Minimum Groups
contribution will be required. No more than two individuals from any one group residence
Payment Policy may register for an activity that has limited slots available.
All program fees are due when registration is submitted. If
Other Policies
necessary, please discuss a possible payment schedule with the
For safety reasons, no smoking will be permitted during TR
TR office. Failure to pay these fees can result in suspension
sponsored activities. Alcohol consumption is forbidden
from programs during a season. The participant and/or guardian
during programs. Registration is not transferable. No
is responsible for paying the entire program fee regardless of the
participant substitutions will be allowed.
participant’s attendance. A fee may be charged for all returned
checks.
REGISTRATION POLICY
Location: All programs are held at North
Registration will be accepted beginning on the date Branch Park, TR Activity Center, 355 Milltown
specified below. Registration is accepted in the Road, Bridgewater, unless otherwise noted.
following ways:
• Registration is online and will open on
Tuesday, January 10 at 6:00pm
This symbol displayed next to programs
• If you do not have a computer to utilize for online indicates that pick-up/drop-off MAY be
registration, please call the TR office prior to available from the locations listed below.
January 10 to discuss options. A. Dewy Meadow Village Mall
• You may register for as many programs as you 403 King George Rd, Basking Ridge
wish. B. Nelsons Corner Shopping Center
Rte. 206 & Amwell Rd, Hillsborough
• Phone-in registration will begin on Wednesday,
January 11 at 9:00am. No email registration
accepted.
• Registrations received prior to the specified date PICK-UP/DROP-OFF POLICY
& time will not be accepted.
This policy applies to all programs offered by the
department. Participants will be given one (1) warning per
Please visit our website to review our policies and calendar year and allowed one (1) offense per year.
procedures as well as information regarding the TR
A. Individuals dropped off early and picked up
registration process. late at Park Headquarters for special
programs and trips will be assessed a penalty
of $10.00 per fifteen (15) minutes after a (15)
PICK-UP /DROP-OFF
minute grace period.
This symbol is displayed by those programs listed
for which a vehicle is available. All participants B. Individuals who are dropped off early and
receiving rides from the TR Department to programs picked up late at designated pick-up/drop-off
must abide by TR policies. The pick-up times will be points will be assessed a penalty of $10.00 per
established one week before the start of each fifteen (15) minutes after the first five (5)
program. In order to maintain this schedule, all riders minutes.
are expected to be at their “pick-up” site at the time
designated. The TR staff can wait at that location no C. Individuals who are dropped off directly
more than 5 minutes after the time specified. at a program site may be dropped off no more
Families/guardians are to be at the site at the time than 5 minutes before the start of program.
specified for “drop-off”. Failure to abide by these Those individuals dropped off early will be
terms more than twice per season, or misbehavior assessed a penalty fee of $10.00 per (15)
on the vehicle, will result in loss of this privilege. fifteen minutes. Individuals picked up late at a
program site will be assessed the same
The TR staff reserves the right to change or penalty as stated in A.
cancel pick-up/drop-off points listed for
each program depending on the number D. After the first offense, individuals will be
of individuals requesting rides to programs charged a higher rate.
from that point and staff availability.
Notification will be made prior to the start of E. Abuse of the policy will result in suspension
the program. Pick-up/drop-off is available on from the program.
a first come, first served basis.
**No pick-up/drop-off is available within 5 miles DIFFERENT PERSON PICK-UP
of a program site. ** If someone other than the parent/guardian or group home
The TR Department does not provide home pick-up/ staff will be picking up a participant at the conclusion of the
drop-off. program, either at the program site or pick-up/drop-off point,
advance written notification MUST be given to the TR staff.
AVAILABILITY ON THE VEHICLES IS LIMITED
AND WILL BE GRANTED ON A FIRST COME
If you have any questions about these policies, or if
FIRST SERVE BASIS. MASKS WILL BE
REQUIRED WHILE RIDING IN THE VEHICLES. you are scheduled for pick-up, but cannot attend the
NO EXCEPTIONS! day’s program or event, please call the TR office at
908-526-5650.
ADULT PROGRAMS, AGES 15 AND OLDER
GAMES, GAMES, AND MORE GAMES FOLLOW THE LEADER PAINTING
(99101) (99105)
If you want to have a blast learning new and Back by popular demand! Come learn a variety
exciting games, then run don't walk to the Activity of brush strokes, color theory, the concept of
Center. There will be happy faces, loud laughter, space and positioning as we guide you
and delicious food to celebrate the new year. Make step-by-step in creating a masterpiece. No painting
new friends and see old ones, learn new games or experience needed. We will paint 2 different
play old favorite classic games. seasonal paintings. You may choose more than
Date: Mondays, January 23, 30 one session.
Time: 7:00 – 8:30pm Session I: Winter: Tuesday, February 7
Fee: $46.00 Session II: Spring: Tuesday, March 7
Time: 7:00 – 8:30pm
FEEL THE BURN (99102) Fee: $34.00
Get rid of the winter blues by working your mind
and body. In this fast-paced fitness program we will WINTER CRAFTS (99106)
use our muscles to build strength and our minds to Let’s chase the winter blues away and get together
help us feel good. for some creative fun. We will make crafts using a
Date: Wednesdays, January 25; variety of materials with the theme of winter in mind.
February 1, 8, 15, 22 All interests and ability levels are welcomed. There
will be something for everyone.
Time: 7:00 – 8:30pm
Date: Thursdays, February 9,16, 23
Fee: $85.00
Time: 7:00 – 8:30pm
Fee: $75.00
NEW YEAR, NEW YOU (99103)
The New Year is always an extra exciting time. It is
a fresh start and a chance for us all to step into a OUT AND ABOUT (99107)
healthier, happier version of ourselves. Join us as A fan favorite program is returning for 2023. We will
we come up with goals and adventures for the new hit the town running and visit YESTERcades in
year. We will make an arts & crafts collage, Somerville for a night of gaming. Feel free to bring
exercise, discuss being fit, make a healthy snack, money for a snack.
and take on the task of being mindful to others. Date: Friday, February 10
This socialization program will be a lot of fun for Location: YESTERcades in Somerville
everyone.
Time: Van will depart The TR Activity
Date: Thursdays, January 26; February 2 Center at 6:30pm and return at
Time: 7:00 – 8:30pm 9:30pm
Fee: $45.00 Fee: $35.00
MOVIE NIGHT (99104) COZY COOKING (99108)
Join your friends at the TR Activity Center to enjoy Okay, so the worst has happened. It's cold outside,
a Friday night out at the movies. The group will you're hungry, and you're craving something warm
vote on a movie to watch each session while and comforting. Get some new flavors
enjoying a light snack. into that meal rotation. From soups to stews to
Date: Fridays, January 27; March 24; casseroles, these comforting recipes will leave you
May 19 feeling warm and satisfied.
Time: 7:00 – 9:30pm Date: Tuesdays, February 14, 21, 28
Fee: $45.00 Time: 7:00 – 8:30pm
Fee: $75.00
ADULT PROGRAMS, AGES 15 AND OLDER
SOCIAL CLUB (99109) BONUS BINGO (99115)
It's Friday night and you will have a blast This classic program will be in-house at the TR
participating in a variety of fun and exciting Activity Center. Everyone will win a prize and have a
activities. This is a great way to socialize and make new chance to yell bingo!
friends. Don’t miss the great opportunity to have some Date: Thursday, March 16
fun.
Time: 7:00 – 8:30pm
Date: Fridays, February 24; March 31
Fee: $30.00
Time: 7:00 – 8:30pm
Fee: $46.00
DINING OUT (99116)
Enjoying a meal with friends is always a blast. Join us
BINGO AT THE ELKS (99110) for a night out at a local restaurant. We will head to Ap-
Have you ever wanted to play bingo out plebee’s in Bridgewater. We will offer a van from the
in the community? Don’t miss this exciting activity center. You may only pick one session.
opportunity to join friends to see if anyone will come out Session I: Thursday, March 23
a winner! You will need to bring $20 for your bingo
boards. Session II: Thursday, March 30
Date: Wednesday, March 1 Time: 6:30 – 8:30pm
Location: Somerville Elks Fee: $20.00
375 Union Ave, Bridgewater
Time: Van will depart the TR Activity Center
6:00pm and return approx. 9:30pm
Fee: $25.00 SPECIALS
MONSTER JAM (99117)
TV GAMES (99111) This program is back by popular demand! Join us for
Join us for a little friendly competition as we play some an evening of sights and sounds as we watch the
old classic TV Games. See who will hit the buzzer first. monster trucks compete in a fierce competition. You
will have the opportunity to see trucks such as Grave
Date: Thursdays, March 2, 9 Digger and El Toro Loco. Please note it is very loud
Time: 7:00 – 8:30pm in the arena and the noise can be uncomfortable
Fee: $40.00 for some. You are welcome to bring headphones if
needed. Please bring $40 to purchase your dinner
and extra money if you would like a souvenir.
KICK IT UP (99112)
Date: Saturday, February 25
Everyone always has a blast at this rockin’
Location: PPL Center, Allentown, PA
program. Come practice some old line dances, while
learning some new ones. Help us create our own line Time: Van will depart the TR Activity
dance too. Center at 4:30pm and return
approximately 10:00pm
Date: Wednesdays, March 8, 15, 22
(Times may vary)
Time: 7:00 – 8:30pm
Fee: $77.00
Fee: $75.00
HIBACHI LUNCH (99118)
LIP SYNC BATTLE (99113)
Have you ever had your food cooked in front of you or
Dust off your vocal cords and get ready to perform while caught a piece of vegetable in your mouth? If you
staying silent during this epic battle. have ever wanted to try hibachi now is your chance.
Date: Friday, March 10 We will gather around the table and watch our
Time: 7:00 – 8:30pm food cooked right in front of us and then enjoy a
scrumptious lunch. Please bring $30 for your lunch,
Fee: $28.00 tax, and tip. Please note special diets cannot be
accommodated.
EVERYDAY ART (99114) Date: Saturday, March 18
Roll up your sleeves and let your imagination run wild. Location: Yutaka, Main Street, Somerville
We will explore the world of everyday art using a variety Time: 12:00 – 2:30pm
of materials including paint, paper, plaster, and more to
Van will depart the TR Activity
create one-of-a-kind pieces of art to decorate your home
Center at 12:00pm
or give as a gift.
and return at
Date: Tuesdays, March 14, 21, 28 2:30pm
Time: 7:00 – 8:30pm Fee: $27.00
Fee: $75.00
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4
HOLIDAY Feel The New Year
Burn New You
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Follow
REGIS- The Feel The Winter Out &
TRATION Leader Burn Crafts About
Painting I
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
HOLIDAY Cozy Feel The Winter
Cooking Burn Crafts
22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
Games,
Games, Feel The New Year Movie HOLIDAY Cozy Feel The Winter Social Monster
and More Burn New You Night Cooking Burn Crafts Club Jam
Games
29 30 31 26 27 28
Games,
Games, Cozy
and More Cooking
Games
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1 2 3 4
Bingo @ TV
the Elks Games
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Follow
The Kick it TV Lip Sync
Leader Up Games Battle
Painting II
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Everyday Kick it Bonus Hibachi
Art Up Bingo Lunch
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
Everyday Kick it Dining Movie
Art Up Out I Night
26 27 28 29 30 31
Everyday Dining Social
Art Out II Club
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