Recreation Programs
View the weekly Recreation class schedule
Use the Online Recreation Department registration form
The Recreation Department's news and information can be found in Borough Hall at the front counter and at the town website: www.montvale.org. If you have any questions or comments regarding recreation programming, you can email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . To save time when registering for a class, you may print your registration forms online and fill them out at home. Please fill out two (2) copies of the registration form and bring both to the class along with your payment. All checks must be made payable to the Borough of Montvale.
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About the Program Instructors
Debra Broadman is a Registered Yoga Teacher of adults and children.
Justin Jasper teaches Fourth grade at Memorial Elementary School. Justin has coached basketball at Pascack Valley H.S. and has taught basketball at Jeff Jasper's summer basketball camps.
Mario Liriano is an Internationally Recognized and Certified 5th Degree Black Belt in TaeKwon-Do with over 25 years in Martial Arts and TaeKwon-Do.
Adam LoPresti teaches Physical Education at Memorial Elementary School. Adam has been coaching the girls basketball team at Fieldstone Middle School since 2001.
Ken Yeck has been teaching and coaching volleyball for 15+ years.
Upcoming Recreation Events
| Camp Counselor applications available Click Here | April 1, 2012 | |
| Summer camp registration | May 2, 2012 | 3:20pm-4:20pm |
| Summer camp registration | May 4, 2012 | 3:20pm-4:20pm |
| Camp counselor interviews | May 10, 2012 | 4:30pm-6:30pm |
| Camp counselor interviews | May 11, 2012 | 7:00-9:00pm |
| Camp counselor interviews | May 12, 2012 | 8:30am-10:30am |
| Day in the Park | June 16, 2012 | |
| Counselor Workshop | June 29, 2012 | |
| Summer camp | July 2 – July 27 |
ANNUAL DAY IN THE PARK
Montvale Recreation Dept. will be hosting Montvale’s Day in the Park once again. A generous donation of $5,000 has enabled us to begin preparation for our event. This year’s event will bring the community back to a “simpler” time with “live” music, cooking contests, and family type races. The annual Town Celebration will be held on Saturday June 16, 2012. While we are far short of being able to hold this event with fireworks, we would love to be able to offer them for the residents. While businesses are being contacted to help raise funding for this event, as they have for the past several years, there is a good chance that corporate donations alone will not be enough to have these fireworks.
The Recreation committee, while sensitive to the economic climate, is reaching out to the community for help. We are hoping to gather enough support through monetary donations to hold a fireworks event such as the one's we've grown accustomed. We believe anything less than our "typical" fireworks show would be disappointing. As you can imagine, we are under a great time restraint to pull this off.
If you would like to contribute to Day in the Park, we ask that you bring your donation (in the form of a check) to Borough Hall at 12 Mercedes Dr. at the 2nd floor window. Donations may also be mailed to: Borough Hall, c/o Recreation Department, 12 Mercedes Dr., Montvale, NJ 07645. Please make donations payable to: Borough of Montvale - Celebration Fund.
All funds collected will go directly to Day in the Park and will enable the REC department to continue providing our community with a wonderful event and possibly a fireworks display. If the donations collected do not reach the necessary amount to have a fireworks show this year, the money will be used to add attractions to the day. If you have any questions regarding this event, you may contact
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or call 201-259-6840.
Any and all donations made are appreciated.
Thank you,
The Montvale Recreation Department
Recreation Programs
SUMMER CAMP
Participation in this program is open to any Montvale resident who will be entering Grades 1-7 in September. Camp activities include Bowling at the Montvale Lanes, Swimming at the Montvale Swim Club, Guest Entertainers, Arts and Crafts and daily “Special Events”. Registration for this program will be held on Wednesday, May 2nd and Friday, 4th from 3:20-4:20 at the Community entrance of Memorial School. Following those dates, you may register at the Borough Hall until June 15, 2012 during normal business hours. In the event of inclement weather, or the fields are in an unplayable condition, the Camp program will be closed.| DATES: | July 2 through July 27 |
| PLACE: | Memorial School Complex |
| TIME: | 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM (Mon. - Fri.) |
| FEE: | $150 per child (family max $500) Residents $200 per child (family max $650) Non-Resident |
Hatha Yoga
Yoga will gradually increase flexibility, physical strength and increases energy. Yoga will also improve concentration, emotional stability and the ability to relieve stress through relaxation Three, one day/week classes will be offered in the Recreation Center.
First class will meet Monday evenings from 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Second class will meet Friday mornings from 9:30-10:30 a.m.
| Monday evenings | 7:30-8:30pm | Begins 1/9/12 3/19/12 |
| Friday mornings | 9:30-10:30am | Begins 1/6/12 3/23/12 |
Registration will take place on the first session of each class. Residents and non-residents 18 years of age or older are invited to participate. High School students may participate if accompanied by an adult. A mat or towel should be brought to each class.
Fee: $80 for residents and $100 for non-residents for this eight-week class.
Instructor: Debra Broadman
Sunset Yoga
Rose Freeman has returned to instruct this Wednesday evening class.
Sunset Yoga emphasizes the basic moves that will help free the body and mind of stress and tension. Find balance and inner peace through foundational postures that will help to slow down and relax you at the end of the day. This Wednesday evening class will re-energize you to finish you to finish your work- week strong.
The class will be held Wednesday evenings from 7:30-8:30 p.m. beginning March 21st. Residents and non-residents 18 years of age or older are invited to participate. High School students may participate if registered by an adult. A mat or towel should be brought to each class.
Fee: $80 for residents and $100 for non-residents for this eight-week class. Instructor: Rose Freeman
Adult TAEKWON-DO
TaeKwon-Do, the Korean Art of Self-Defense, is the scientific use of the body through physical and mental training for self-defense in unarmed combat. The program will be available for adults and H.S. age students accompanied by an adult from 8:00-9:00 p.m. on Wednesday evenings. This eight-week class will begin Wednesday, March 20, in the Recreation Center.
Fee: $80 for residents; $100 for non-residents.
Registration will take place on the first day of class.
Instructor: Mario Liriano
Zumba®
The ZUMBA® program is a Latin-inspired, dance-fitness class incorporating Latin and international music and dance movements creating a dynamic and effective fitness program. This exciting class is for everyone, as the repletion of basic steps makes it easy to learn. After taking 4 years of various Zumba classes, Kimberly is now a certified instructor so she can share the fun! The first class will begin on Wednesday March 21 at the Recreation Center.
Class is held from 9:00-10:00 a.m.
Fee: $80 for residents; $100 for non-residents for this eight-week class.Instructor:
Kim Kern
Tennis
A magnetic locking system is installed on the court gates of both the Memorial Drive and Chestnut Ridge tennis courts. This system has proven to be an effective way to reduce the number of non-registered people using our courts. Each year residents who wish to use the courts must register to receive their new access card.
Membership registration for the current season, which runs from March 1, - December 31, may be purchased at the Borough Hall during normal business hours beginning March 1st.
The current tennis fee schedule is:
| CATEGORY | RESIDENT | NON-RESIDENT |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | $30 | $60 |
| *Student (14-18) | $10 | $20 |
| Family | $50 | $100 |
| Senior Citizen | FREE | FREE |
*Students registering alone, must register as an adult.
Adult Men's Competitive Basketball
Residents 18 years of age and older can participate in this competitive style pick-up game format. The program will began on January 5, 2012 and will continue through May. Games are played on Wednesday nights from 8:00-10:00 PM in the Fieldstone School gymnasium.
The fee for this program is $50 for residents and $75 for non-residents.
Men's 30 & Over Basketball
This program is held on Monday evenings from 8:00-10:00 PM in the Memorial School gymnasium. This pick-up game style program will begins in September and will continues through May.
The fee for this program is $75 for residents and $95 for non-residents if space permits.
Talkin' Baseball
If talking about Baseball as it was in years past is your thing, please join us at our monthly meetings.
This group will meet monthly in the Recreation Center (entrance is at rear of the Senior and Community Center on Memorial Drive). Following is the schedule:
| First Thursday evening of each month | 7:15pm |
There is no fee for this program.
Adult Volleyball
This program is for men and women 18 years of age and older. Adult volleyball will be held in the Memorial School Gymnasium "B" from 8:00-10:00 PM. The program began January 4, 2012 and is be held on Tuesday evenings through the end of May.
The fee for Residents is $50 and the Non-resident fee is $75.
Nutrition Seminar
Registered Dietician, Amy Regina, will host a FREE nutrition seminar for adults and H.S. students. Can you and/or your family benefit from the knowledge of a registered dietician and nutritionist? Most of us can.
Now is your opportunity to take advantage of this free program. This seminar is geared toward teaching families and adults better nutritional habits.
The program will be held at the Rec center (located behind the Community Center) on Thursday, April 19th from 7:00-8:00 PM
KID'S CORNER
Fishing Clincic
April 28th from 8:30-11:30 at Huff Park members of the Recreation Committee will be on hand for the first ever, fishing clinic. The clinic will go over the basics as well as different types of fishing. This is a great way to learn the ABC’s of fishing while spending quality time with your kids.
The fee for the clinic is $5/child. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Kid's TaeKwon-Do
TaeKwon-Do, the Korean Art of Self-Defense, is the scientific use of the body through physical and mental training for self-defense in unarmed combat.Program will be offered two days/week for children in grades K-8
Classes begin: 3/20/12
Tuesdays | 6-7 pm 2-3 pm | Grades K-4 |
| Tuesdays Saturdays | 7-8 pm 3-4 pm | Grades 5-8 |
The fee for this 16-session class is $120 for Residents and $180 for non-residents (space permitting). Registration will take place on the first day of class.
Instructor: Mario Liriano.
GIRL’S VOLLEYBALL
This girl’s volleyball program will be held on Tuesday's. This eight-week program will be offered to girls in grades 5-8. The girl’s will play in the Memorial School Gym from 6:00 - 7:00 PM. Registration will take place the first night of the program. The fee for this program is $80 for residents and $100 for non-residents. The instructor for this program is volleyball coach Ken Yeck.
Classes begin:
1/10/12
BIDDY BASKETBALL
This program is an introduction to basketball for boys and girls in grades 1 and 2. This program is designed to be more instructional than competitive. Smaller basketballs and lower baskets are used. This program is held on Saturday mornings in the Memorial School gym. The program begins December 10, 2011. The fee for this program is $80.
The schedule for Dec. 10th will be as follows:
Gr. 1- Registration - 9:45-10:00 AM
Play - 10:10-11:10 AM
Gr. 2- Registration - 11:15-11:30 AM
Play - 11:40-12:40 PM
To give maximum “touches” for each child, each grade level may be divided into two sessions.
Grade 1- 1st session: 10:00-10:40 AM / 2nd session: 10:45-11:25 AM
Grade 2- 1st session: 11:35-12:15 PM / 2nd session: 12:20-1:00 PM
SUMMER CAMP COUNSELOR POSITIONS AVAILABLE
During the month of April the Recreation Department will be looking to fill counselor positions for it’s Summer Recreation Camp. Counselors must be 14 years of age or older by June 29, 2012. Students must also be available to work the dates of June 29, through July 27, 2012 from 9:00 A.M.-12:45 P.M.
Applications for these paid positions will be available at the Borough Hall and the Pascack Hills H.S. Guidance Office, April 2nd. Interviews for these positions will be held on May 10th from 4:30-6:30 PM, May 11th from 7:00-9:00 PM, and May 12th from 8:30-10:30 AM at the Recreation Center. If you are a PH student and will be out of state during this time, you must email the Rec Dept. to schedule an alternative interview date.
The parks on Memorial Drive will be closed from 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM during summer camp season.
Camp Counselor Application Form
The parks on Memorial Drive will be closed from 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM during summer camp season.