Registration is open for early Winter Programs at the Westfield Recreation Department. Adults are encouraged to get out of the house this winter beginning with our Tai Chi program on Tuesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. Another energizing program to join is our Aerobics & More class on Monday evenings 7:30-8:20 p.m. Both of these classes provide an enriching and fun experience. Come try a class!
Back by popular demand are our Pre-school Parent & Me classes & Pre-school Sport Squirts classes lead by US Sports Institute. These indoor programs are available on Saturday & Sunday. Check out the schedule or register at ussportsinstitute.com
Westfield Recreation Department offers a variety of enrichment programs and afterschool classes which include: Sewing/Fashion Design (Thurs 5:15 – 6:15 grades 2 – 12), Jr. Bakers (Mon 5:15 – 6 p.m. grades K-5), Slime-ology (Fri 5-5:45 grades K-5) and Cartooning (Tue 5-6 ages 6-12).
If your child loves LEGOS we offer TWO Lego-Engineering programs; a 3-day Camp on December 26, 27 & 28. Mornings for ages 5-7 & afternoons for ages 8-12. Also, an afterschool class STEM FUNdamentals (Wed 4-5:30 ages 5-12). For more information contact them at play-well.org
A popular class in demand, we are offering again our manners “Mannerations” courses: Social Etiquette (Dec 5, 4-5 p.m.) and Dining Etiquette (Dec 12, 4-5 p.m.). Both courses are an hour program for ages 6-10 and are geared for participants to learn and practice manners & correct behavior in both situations.
Westfield Recreation again is teaming up with Advanced Fencing & Fitness Academy of Garwood and is offering Fencing Classes for youth (Tue 3:30 -4:30 p.m.). This is great for those who want to experience a new sport or want to continue learning this fun sport. Participants will learn the basic positions, rules & techniques of this sport. No prior experience is needed. This program is for both boys and girls grades 2 – 6.
For Teens (grades 6-9) we are offering the Safe Sitter Essentials w/CPR Babysitters Course. There are 3 dates to choose from: December 16 (11:30 – 5:45 p.m.), January 5 (9-3:30 p.m.) or February 15 (9-3:30 p.m.). Pre-registration is required and space is limited.
This winter, keep yourself and your kids active by participating in a one or more of the many programs and classes we offer at the Westfield Recreation Department.
For additional information, please visit our website: westfieldnj.gov/recreation, or register at register.communitypass.net/westfield, by email: recreation@westfieldnj.gov, visit our Facebook page at FaceBook.com/WestfieldRecreation or contact the Westfield Recreation Department at 425 East Broad St., Westfield at 908-789-4080.
