Summer Rec 2024

All weeks of Summer Rec are currently full and we are accepting families for our waitlist.

If you have questions please contact jyuhaze@haddonhts.com. 

Registration for the 2024 season will open up on Friday, February 2^nd. All program information and registration forms will be available on the Borough Website starting February 1^st. The program staff are already getting started planning another great season of our Summer Rec Program! We are proud of our hometown program which has been running in Heights for over 12 years! A major component of the ongoing popularity of this Hoff’s Park Program has been the combination of consistent leadership and ever-changing activities under the direction of Director Stacey Boegly Denning, who is already coming up with great plans for this year’s schedule.

Our Summer Rec Program is the perfect way for your child to develop confidence, make friends, and try new things. Our schedule runs Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings from 8:30 to 11:30 am - perfect to mix and match with other activities. We run for 5 weeks; you can select the weeks that work best with your family’s schedule. In past years we have SOLD OUT each week, so please consider registering early to get your preferred dates. Visiting grandchildren and cousins have also enjoyed our friendly program. In the past, we have been able to offer many families on our wait list a spot to attend the program.

Summer Rec is a great combination of “old school” fun and new skills. Activities are designed for youngsters who are going into Kindergarten (must be 5 years old as of June 1, 2024) through older children entering 6th grade. We have enough variety that each week brings something different. We operate rain or shine using the air-conditioned Cabin at Hoff’s Playground and the Community Center off Seventh Avenue. 

Our primarily outdoor, rotating schedule includes some free choice options plus indoor snack time and craft sessions as well as a variety of sports activities. For your peace of mind, we use secure check-in and checkout procedures, and every activity is well-staffed. 

Please have a look at the Registration Form for the exact dates, fees, and payment schedule. Information can also be accessed on the Borough Website on the Programs page.     

By utilizing good communication from parents, we have accommodated a wide range of children throughout the years. If you have any questions to determine if this program is a good fit for your child or grandchild, don't hesitate to get in touch with Borough Hall at (856) 547-7164 ex 36 or email jyuhaze@haddonhts.com.

Please see the fillable PDF registration form listed below. 

Payments can be made at Borough Hall Administrative Offices or you can pay online for your Family's registration fee and weekly fees. Please note that due to the limitations of the online portal, you may need to make multiple transactions (one for each week of the program).  We also accept credit card payments at Borough Hall. 

ONLINE PROGRAM PAYMENT PORTAL: https://wipp.edmundsassoc.com/Wipp/?wippid=0418#miscPymtPage

Teen Counselor Employment Opportunity

The Haddon Heights Summer Recreation Program seeks teen counselors for the 2024 season. Counselors work with Adult Directors to supervise and interact with the children from 5 – 12 years old. Counselors take part in all program activities - active play, outdoor games, crafts, science demos, nature walks, etc. Counselors should have completed at least their sophomore year of high school in June 2024. The Summer Rec work schedule is Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 8 am until noon. The program starts on Tuesday, June 25, and runs through Friday, July 26. We ask our Counselors to be available for all 16 days of the program (15 days of the program plus one inventory day). Counselor pay will be paid the current NJ minimum wage ($15.13/hour). Previous counselors must reapply for their positions but would be eligible for an increase in pay depending on the number of years employed. To be eligible for an interview all of the required information must be delivered or mailed to Haddon Heights Borough Hall, 625 Station Ave. Haddon Heights, NJ 08035 Attention: Summer Rec. before the deadline. 

Applications must be received on or before Friday, April 19^th, 4 pm.

Required Application Documents:

• Resume: must include name, complete home address, home phone, or if no landline, a parent/guardian cell number, applicant’s cell phone, applicant’s email address, complete date of birth, name of your High School, and current Grade. Resume should also include school-related and outside activities, any previous work or volunteer experience and hobbies, special interests, certifications, or training

• Report card: Most Current school report cards. Report card should include 2 Semesters of grades, attendance, and lateness. Please make sure that your school name appears on the report card.

• Three (3) Letters of recommendation: Two letters from current teachers with their contact information and One letter of recommendation from a non-related adult of your choice

We will acknowledge all applications by May 10^th and schedule interviews later in May. Training sessions for those hired will take place in June. All applicants will need to have a background check completed through the Haddon Heights Police Department, prior to the start of the program. Questions? Email jyuhaze@haddonhts.com or 856-547-7164 ext 36.

Cadets

We will be continuing our tradition of inviting previous, repetitive attendees who have “aged out” of the program to come back as Cadets for the 2024 season to earn service hours. There is no registration and no application process. The directors will select children they know from previous years of Summer Rec, who they feel will not only assist and support the senior staff but will also enjoy interacting with and helping the children attending the program. If your child is selected you will receive a letter of invitation directly in May. Any questions should be directed to jyuhaze@haddonhts.com.

Be a Friend of Summer Rec

The Summer Rec Program has been able to maintain its low cost through the years with your generous help! We welcome all residents and friends of the Summer Rec Program to donate unused items. We appreciate all donations big and small, below you will find a list of ideas and needs. We have placed a clear donation bin upstairs in the Borough Hall Administrative office marked Summer Rec for your convenience.

New this year we just set up an Amazon Wish List: https://a.co/0PrnQdq
You can purchase items on the wish list and they will be sent right to Borough Hall!

We thank you in advance for your help! If you have any questions you can contact Borough Hall at 856-547-7164 ex 36 or email Julie Yuhaze at jyuhaze@haddonhts.com.

• Large bottles of Elmer’s white glue 
• Sharpies (all types)
• Markers
• Nerf footballs, any nerf sport balls
• Regular outdoor basketballs
• Hula hoops
• Sidewalk chalk
• Small size corn hole toss game
• Jump ropes
• Quart and Gallon size Zip-top plastic bags
• “Baby” wipes and cleaning wipes
• Plastic table cloths - regular and flannel backed - we will even take your leftover holiday ones
• Clear plastic containers with lids - shoe size up to tote size
• CRAFT SUPPLIES! : Beads; especially initials and sports; craft kits
• We will take your leftover party craft packs, even holiday ones
• We love Nok Hockey and need new boards - Can you send a monetary donation to help fund these? Checks payable to Borough of Haddon Heights Memo: Sum Rec