Welcome to the Ocean City Recreation Summer Programs page. You may browse by program category, Sports Camps, Basketball Leagues, Active Activities, Bayside Center Camps, Tennis, Golf and the Surf Chair program or just start scrolling down to check out all the programs listed at once!
We hope you find plenty to do this summer in Ocean City America’s Greatest Family Resort!
Registration will open online and in-person at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 1. Many of the programs are popular and fill up quickly, so participants are encouraged to take a look at what’s available in advance and be ready to sign up early on May 1. Online registration will be through the new RecDesk system (ocnj.recdesk.com), and anybody can create an account there to manage program and event registrations, as well as Aquatic and Fitness Center memberships. In-person registration will be available at the Ocean City Community Center (1735 Simpson Avenue).
MEN’S LEAGUE
2021 MEN'S SUMMER B-BALL SCHEDULE.pdf
AGES: Post High School
LEAGUE BEGINS: June 8th (Tues & Thurs)
TIME: 7:00 pm, 8:00 pm & 9:00 pm
LOCATION: 6th St. Courts & Intermediate School
COST: $60 per player
REGISTRATION: May 1st - June 1st
Maximum Players 12 per team
Beginning May 1st 9:00AM
Register Here
Call 609 525-9304 for more information
WOMEN’S LEAGUE
2021 WOMENS SUMMER B-BALL SCHEDULE.pdf
AGES: Post High School
LEAGUE BEGINS: June 14th (Mon & Wed)
TIME: 7:00 pm, 8:00 pm & 9:00 pm
LOCATION: 6th St. Courts
COST: $60
REGISTRATION: May 1st - June 7th
Maxmium Players 12 per team
Beginning May 1st 9:00AM
Register Here
Call 609 525-9304 for more information
HIGH SCHOOL BOYS LEAGUE
2021 HIGH BOYS VARSITY SUMMER B-BALL SCHEDULE revised.pdf
2021 HIGH BOYS JV SUMMER B-BALL SCHEDULE revised.pdf
AGES: Going into 9th - 12th grade
LEAGUE BEGINS: June 21st (Mon. - Thurs.)
TIME: 6:00 pm & 7:00 pm
LOCATION: 6th St. Courts (Next to the Civic Center)
COST: $50
REGISTRATION: May 1st - June 14th
Open League players will randomly be placed on teams of 10 players.
Beginning May 1st, 9:00AM
Register Here
Girls High School League By School Teams
2021 H.S. GIRL'S SUMMER B-BALL SCHEDULE.pdf
Beginning May 1st 9:00AM
Register Here
BOYS JR. HIGH LEAGUE
2021 JR. HIGH BOYS OPEN SUMMER B-BALL SCHEDULE.pdf
2021 JR. HIGH BOYS SUMMER B-BALL SCHEDULE.pdf
AGES: Going into 7th - 8th Grade
LEAGUE BEGINS: June 22rd (Tues & Thurs)
TIME: 6:00 pm & 7:00 pm
LOCATION: 18th & Haven Ave.Courts (Behind the Intermediate School)
REGISTRATION: May 1st - June 14th
Beginning May 1st 9:00AM
Register Here
Open League players will randomly be placed on teams of 10 players.
Team lists will be posted at the Civic Center on June 19th
VOLUNTEER COACHES NEEDED
GIRLS JR. HIGH LEAGUE
2021 GIRLS JR. HIGH SUMMER B-BALL SCHEDULE.pdf
AGES: Going into 7th - 9th Grade
LEAGUE BEGINS: June 21st (Mon & Wed)
TIME: 6:00 pm & 7:00 pm
LOCATION: 18th & Haven Ave.Courts
REGISTRATION: May 1st - June 14th
Beginning May 1st 9:00AM
Register Here
Open League players will randomly be placed on teams of 10 players.
Team lists will be posted at the Civic Center on June 19th.
VOLUNTEER COACHES NEEDED
BOYS INTERMEDIATE LEAGUE
AGES: Going into 5th & 6th Grade
2021 INT. BOYS SUMMER B-BALL SCHEDULE.pdf
LEAGUE BEGINS: June 22nd (Tues & Thurs)
TIME: 6:00 pm or 7:00pm
LOCATION: 18th & Haven Ave. Courts
REGISTRATION: May 1st - June 14th
Beginning May 1st 9:00AM
Register Here
Open League players will randomly be placed on teams of 10 players.
Team lists will be posted at the Civic Center on June 19th.
VOLUNTEER COACHES NEEDED
GIRLS INTERMEDIATE LEAGUE
2021 INT GIRL'S SUMMER B-BALL SCHEDULE.pdf
AGES: Going into 5th & 6th Grade
LEAGUE BEGINS: June 21st (Mon & Wed)
TIME: 6:00pm
LOCATION: 18th & Haven Ave. Courts
COST: $50
REGISTRATION: May 1st - June 14th
Beginning May 1st 9:00AM
Register Here
Open League players will randomly be placed on teams of 10 players.
Team lists will be posted at the Civic Center on June 19th.
VOLUNTEER COACHES NEEDED
BIDDY LEAGUE
2021 BIDDY GIRL'S SUMMER B-BALL SCHEDULE.pdf
2021 BIDDY BOYS SUMMER B-BALL SCHEDULE.pdf
AGES: Going into 3rd & 4th Grade (9 ft. baskets)
LEAGUE BEGINS: June 21st (Mon. & Wed.) - Girls
June 22nd (Tues. & Thurs.) - Boys
TIME: 5:00 pm
LOCATION: 18th & Haven Ave Courts
COST: $50
REGISTRATION: May 1 - June 14th
Open League players will randomly be placed on teams of 10 players.
*VOLUNTEER COACHES NEEDED*
Beginning May 1st 9:00AM
Register Here
PLAYGROUND ACTIVITIES
A supervised program for children to play games and participate in arts & crafts. Tons of games, crafts, and a different theme for every week!
AGES: 4 (by 6/20/20) to 8
DAYS: Monday- Friday (weather permitting)
TIME: 9 am- 12 noon
LOCATIONS: North, 8th, 15th,34th & 52nd Street
$275 for 4 weeks (any combination of 4 weeks)
$450 for 8 weeks (any combination of 8 weeks)
(The City reserves the right to close a playground due to lack of registration)
WEEK #1 – Ahoy Matey! – (6/21 – 6/25)
WEEK #2 – Stars & Stripes – (6/28 – 7/2)
WEEK #3 – Week of Champions – (7/5 – 7/9)
WEEK #4 – Super Heroes – (7/12 – 7/16)
WEEK #5 – Disco Days – (7/19 – 7/23)
WEEK #6 – Circus – (7/26 – 7/30)
WEEK #7 – Aloha – (8/2 – 8/6)
WEEK #8 – Dino Days – (8/9 – 8/13)
WEEK #9 – Creative Campers – (8/16 – 8/20) - 8th St. Only
WEEK #10 – Wrap It Up! – (8/23 – 8/27) – 8th St. Only
Beginning May 1st 9:00AM
MORNING SPORTS & RECREATION ACTIVITIES
An introductory program in which your child will play a variety of sports and games.
2021. Will follow CDC Considerations. Campers will have temperature checks daily, to attend camp. Also, parental verification that you are not sending your child to camp with any Covid-19 symptoms, which include fever, cough, shortness of breath, chills, muscle pain, sore throat, and loss of taste or smell
AGES: 7 to13
DAYS: Monday – Friday (weather permitting)
TIME: 9:00 am – 12:00 noon
LOCATION: 18th & Haven Ave. or Otherwise Noted
COST: $75 per week
$275 for 4 weeks (any combination of 4 weeks)
$450 for 8 weeks (June 21 - August 13, 2021)
WEEK #1 – Soccer (6/21- 6/25)
WEEK #2 – Basketball (6/28 - 7/2)
WEEK #3 – Street Hockey - (6th St.) (7/5 - 7/9)
WEEK #4 – Track & Field - (6th St.) - (7/12 - 7/16)
*TRIP - Golf & Go-Karts
WEEK #5 – Kickball & Playground Games - (7/19 - 7/23)
WEEK #6 – Basketball - (7/26 - 7/30)
WEEK #7 – Beach Activities - (8/2 - 8/6)
*TRIP - Water Park - August 6th - (6th St. trip day)
WEEK #8 – Fitness, Agility & Inflatables (8/9 - 8/13)
WEEK #9 – Play Ball (Counselors’ Choice) - (8/16 - 8/20)
(Schedule subject to change)
*Trips are optional and not included in the fee. Any child not participating in the trips reports to the assigned site.
In your account we ask that you check the box, Receive alerts via text messaging. By checking this box, I understand that standard text messaging rates may apply.
To Find: Go to view account (bottom right box) - under Email Preferences choose Edit under the Option 1 primary contact section is the check box. This option will be used for communication due to cancellations or changes in time due to weather or other factors.
LITTLE MISS OCEAN CITY PAGEANT
AGES: 8 - 11 (cannot be 12 before 8/1/21)
REGISTRATION: May 1 - July 19
Must live, attend Ocean City Schools, or be a property owner in Ocean City
PAGEANT DATE: August 20, 2021
LOCATION: Ocean City Music Pier
REGISTRATION FEE OR SPONSORSHIP: $75.00
INFORMATION: 609-525-9304 or kfenton@ocnj.us
JUNIOR MISS OCEAN CITY
AGES: 12 - 15 (cannot be 16 before 8/1/21)
REGISTRATION: May 1 - July 1
Must live, attend Ocean City Schools, or be a property owner in Ocean City
PAGEANT DATE: August 21, 2021
LOCATION: Ocean City Music Pier
REGISTRATION FEE OR SPONSORSHIP: $75.00
INFORMATION: 609-525-9284 or sheckler@ocnj.us
MISS OCEAN CITY
AGES: 16 - 22 (must be 16 by 8/1/21, cannot be 23 before 8/1/21)
REGISTRATION: May 1 - July 1
Must live, attend Ocean City Schools, or be a
property owner in Ocean City
PAGEANT DATE: August 14, 2021
LOCATION: Ocean City Music Pier
REGISTRATION FEE OR SPONSORSHIP: $100.00
INFORMATION: 609-525-9284 or sheckler@ocnj.us
OCEAN CITY
YOUTH THEATRE CAMP
Casting will begin the first day of camp for a two-week rehearsal process of the musical,
ROCK AROUND THE 50’S
Keeping with the tradition of offering a fantastic theater experience for youth, Ocean City Theater Company’s annual collaboration with the City Recreation Department returns. Get ready to rock around the clock with songs and interesting, fun facts from the era of sock hops, Elvis, and
doo-wop. This high-energy musical experience will feature songs like Rock Around The Clock, Mister Sandman, Jailhouse Rock, Yakety Yak, Splish Splash, and La Bamba! Other activities will include trips to the Music Pier morning Theatre Series, acting games, singing and movement/dance.
Limited to 55 campers
AGES: 3rd - 8th Grade as of Fall 2022
(with an interest in theatre, dance and or music)
REHEARSAL LOCATION:
Hughes Performing Arts Center of OCHS 6th St. Entrance
DATES: June 28 - July 2 & July 5 - 8
TIME: 9:00 am-12:00 noon at OCHS
DATE: July 9th TIME: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm at The Ocean City Music Pier
SHOW TIME: July 9, 2021 5:30 pm at The Ocean City Music Pier,
5:00 campers report
COST: $225.00
INFORMATION: (609) 525-9304
For more Information on other theatres, dance, and music programs offered through the Ocean City Theatre Company
visit www.oceancitytheatrecompany.com
The Fun Runs are sanctioned by the Ocean City Recreation Department and hosted by the Runaway Athletic Club.
AGES: All Ages
TIME: 6:00pm
DAYS: Tuesdays (Short Distance) June 29 - August 24
LOCATION: Carey Field, 6th & Atlantic Ave.
COST: Free
INFORMATION: 609-525-9304
Hope to see you on the track!
BEACH EXERCISE: exercise classes taught on the beach by a variety of certified Aquatic & Fitness Center Instructors.
DAYS: Mon. (Yoga), Wed. (Pilates), Fri. (Low Impact)
DATES: June 28 - Sept. 3
LOCATION: 6th Street Beach
TIME: 8:00 am - 9:00 am
COST: Free
INFORMATION: 609-398-6900
*Bring a towel and a friend*
For more information on all Aquatic & Fitness Center classes and programs – Click Here
Ocean City Free Public Library
1735 Simpson Ave
Ocean City, NJ 08226
Hours: Monday - Friday: 9am - 9pm
Saturday: 9am - 5pm
Sunday: 1pm - 5pm
Phone: 609-399-2434
www.oceancitylibrary.org
Ocean City Historical Museum
1735 Simpson Ave, Ocean City, NJ
Contact Information: 609-399-1801
Museum Hours:
Monday - Saturday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Sunday Closed
Website: www.ocnjmuseum.org
Email: info@ocnjmuseum.org
801 4th Street, Ocean City, NJ
Contact Information: 609-398-5553
Museum Hours:
Monday- Saturday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Sunday Closed
Website: https://uslifesavingstation30.com/
The Skateboard Park is located between 5th - 6th street on Asbury Ave. and is open year-round 7 days a week, weather permitting.
Protective gear including helmets, knee pads, and elbow pads must be worn by all skaters.
HOURS OF OPERATION:
Mid June - Labor Day - 9:00 am - dusk
Fall, Winter & Spring - 12:00 pm - dusk
Phone: 609-840-4220
LESSONS: (Required equipment: skateboard, helmet, knee & elbow pads)
Private lessons with qualified staff:
1 Skater for 30 Minutes - $40
2 Skaters for 30 Minutes - $50
3 - 5 Skaters for 60 Minutes - $125
REGISTRATION: ocnj.recdesk.com
SCHEDULING: wfannon@ocnj.us
Come play with the POPS!! The Ocean City POPS Orchestra is offering a week-long camp where youth will have the opportunity to play along with and learn from members of the Ocean City POPS Orchestra! Instrumentalists from 5th-12th grade can expect to participate in small group instruction, a large group performance, and watch multiple live performances from the Pros! The camp will be located at the Ocean City High School Hughes Performing Arts Center.
Dates: 6/21/21 - 6/25/21
Times: 9:00AM - 12:00PM
Location: Ocean City High School Hughes Performing Arts Center.
Cost: $100.00
INFORMATION: (609) 525-9304
OC HOOPS BASKETBALL CAMP
AGES: 5 - 13
WEEK #1: July 19 - 23
WEEK#2: July 26 - 30
WEEK #3: August 2 – 6
LOCATION: Ocean City High School
6th & Atlantic Ave.
TIME: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
COST: $275
INFORMATION: Frank Gaitley - 484-802-7585 or frank@coachgaitley.com
On-line Application: www.svgcamps.com
FIELD HOCKEY
(required equipment: stick, shin guards, goggles & mouth guard)
All clinics will focus on footwork, conditioning and individual skill development.
All CDC guidelines will be followed
FIELD HOCKEY INSTRUCTIONAL CLINIC & GAMES
(required equipment: stick, goggles, shin guards & mouth guard)
AGES: 6th - 9th Grades
DATES: June 24 – July 29 (Thurs.)
TIME: 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
COST: $40
LOCATION: 6th & Atlantic Ave (Carey Stadium)
FIELD HOCKEY PICK-UP GAMES
(required equipment: stick, goggles, shin guards & mouth guard
AGES: 9th - 12th Grades
DATES: June 24 – July 29 (Thurs.)
TIME: 6:00 pm - 9:00pm
Times may be adjusted to accommodate different skill levels
COST: $40
LOCATION: 6th & Atlantic Ave. (Carey Stadium)
INSTRUCTORS: Ocean City Coaches & Players
INFORMATION: 609-525-9304
REGISTRATION STARTS: June 29th
INFORMATION: (609) 525-9304 or kfenton@ocnj.us
In your account we ask that you check the box, Receive alerts via text messaging. By checking this box, I understand that standard text messaging rates may apply.
To Find: Go to view account (bottom right box) - under Email Preferences choose Edit under the Option 1 primary contact section is the check box. This option will be used for communication due to cancellations or changes in time due to weather or other factors.
SANDY STICKS GIRLS FIELD HOCKEY CAMP
Sandy Sticks Field Hockey Camp offers an outstanding curriculum, designed to improve the skills of young players. Campers develop their skills in a supportive and inspirational atmosphere, while being challenged daily to do their best.
Campers are grouped by age and years of experience, and coached by some of the best area coaches, collegiate players, current field hockey league officials, and top high school athletes. A low camper to coach ratio is one of the many positives at Sandy Sticks.
AGES: 8 – 15
DATE: July 12th – 16th
TIME: 8:30 am - 12:00 Noon
LOCATION: 20th & Bay Ave. Fields
COST: $190.00
INFORMATION & PROGRAM WEBSITE: Trish LeFever - (609) 335-4907 or trishlefever@hotmail.com
SIGN UP IS BY MAIL-IN REGISTRATION FORM
O.C. FOOTBALL CAMP
AGES: 3rd - 8th grades
DATE: July 5 - 9
TIME: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
LOCATION: 6th & Atlantic Ave (Carey Stadium)
COST: $125.00
INFORMATION: Mike Williscroft - 609-335-4187
mwilliscroft@yahoo.com
GOLF CLINIC
Emphasis on chipping, putting & short iron game.
AGES: 8 - 10 - Time: 4:15 pm - 5:00 pm
AGES: 11 - 12 - Time: 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
*Class size is limited to 12*
DATES:
Session #1 - July 5th - July 8th
Session #2 - August 2nd - August 5th
LOCATION: Ocean City Municipal Golf Course 2600 Bay Avenue
COST: $50 per week
REGISTRATION BEGINS: May 1st
INFORMATION: (609) 525-9304
Beginning May 1st 9:00AM
BOY’S LACROSSE INSTRUCTIONAL CLINIC & GAMES
(required equipment: helmet, mouth guard, shoulder pads, elbow/arm pads,& stick)
AGES: 3rd – 5th Grades AGES: 6th – 8th Grades
DATES: June 30th – July 28th (Wed.) DATES: June 30th - July 28th (Wed.)
TIME: 5:00 pm – 6:15 pm TIME: 6:15 pm – 7:30 pm
COST: $40 COST: $40
LOCATION: 18th & Haven Ave. Field
INFORMATION: 609-525-9304
GIRL’S LACROSSE INSTRUCTIONAL CLINIC & GAMES (required equipment: stick, goggles & mouth guard)
AGES: 3rd – 5th Grades
DATES: June 22 – July 27 (Tues.)
TIME: 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
AGES: 6th – 8th Grades
DATES: June 22 – July 27 (Tues.)
TIME: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
COST: $40 LOCATION: 18th & Haven Ave. Field
INFORMATION: 609-525-9304
LADY RAIDER GIRLS LACROSSE CAMP
Join Lady Raider's for their Girls OC Lacrosse Camp! Something for every level of play: Offense and Defense skills, stick skills, mini net games, and prizes!
AGES: 8 – 14
GIRLS DATE: July 5 - 9
TIME: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
LOCATION: Carey Field 6th & Atlantic Ave.
COST: $200
Register Here
INFORMATION: oceancityglax@gmail.com
JUNIOR LIFEGUARD CAMP
Jr. Guard Camp will educate children about surf safety, develop beach awareness, and learn skills to understand the risk of the ocean.
AGES: 8 - 9, 10 - 12, 13 - 15
WEEK #1: July 12 - 15
WEEK #2: July 26 - 29
TIME: 9:00 am -11:30 am
LOCATION: 1st Street Beach
COST: $110.00
INFORMATION: 609-525-9200 (Beach Patrol) or 609-525-9304
Jr. Guard Competition Team is a program geared toward rescuing skills and competition. This is for the junior who has great water skills, strong swimming and is looking to perfect the sport of surf racing.
(Requirements 11-12: Swim 300 meters in 8:00 mins or less - Run 1/2 mile in 4:30 mins or less)
(Requirements 13-15: Swim 300 meters in 7:30 mins or less - Run 1/2 mile in 4:15 mins or less)
Additional testing will be in the 100 meter swim and 100 meter dash.
AGES: 11-12, 13-15
PRE-REGISTRATION: May 1 - June 1
TIME: 2 - 3 times a week for 1 1/2 to 2 hours starting July 6
COST: $135.00 (payable once team is picked)
INFORMATION: 609-525-9200 (Beach Patrol) or 609-525-9304
OCEAN CITY JR. FIREFIGHTER CAMP
This camp will introduce the participants to the following aspects of the fire and rescue profession: fire safety, CPR, basic first aid& introduction to firefighters' tools & skills.
AGES: 9 - 12
DATE: July 19 - 22
TIME: 9:00 am - 12:00 noon
LOCATION: Fire Headquarters - 550 Asbury Avenue
COST: $110.00
INFORMATION: Vito DiMarco - 609-525-9182 or vdimarco@ocnj.us
OCEAN CITY POLICE DEPT. YOUTH CAMP
This “Police Academy” camp will allow participants the opportunity to experience different aspects of police work.
AGES: 10 - 14
DATE: August 16 - 20
TIME: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
LOCATION: Sports & Civic Center - 6th & Boardwalk
COST: $135.00
INFORMATION: Matt Schaffer - mschaffer@ocnj.us
FCA SKATEBOARD CAMP
AGES: 8 – 14
DATES: July 19 - 23 & July 26 - 30
TIME: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
COST: $100.00
SIGN UP: www.fcasurf.org
Information: 609-675-4254 or email: lmatera@fca.org
ocnj.us or 609-525-9304
The Ocean City Nor’easters are proud to be hosting summer camps in Ocean City NJ. The Nor’easters have prepared the curriculum and are ready to host the best soccer camps the shore area has seen. The Nor’easters are putting on a Mini Kickers program for players aged 4-7 to introduce them to soccer with fun games and a Half Day camp for players aged 7-14. The camps in the past have been seen as a fun way to get into soccer as well as a great way to get a lot of touches in a fun atmosphere for the more experienced players.
Soccer Camp
AGES: 4 - 7 yrs (Mini Kickers) 9am - 11am
COST: $ 115
AGES: 7 - 14 yrs (Half Day) 9am - 1pm
COST: $ 175
WEEK #1: June 21 - June 25
WEEK #2: June 28 - July 2
WEEK #3: July 5 - 9
WEEK #4: July 19 - 23
WEEK #5: July 26 - 30
WEEK #6: Aug 2 - 6
LOCATION: 6th & Haven Ave. Complex
INFORMATION: 609-432-8271
TENNIS CAMP
Camp size limited to 50 participants for each session
AGES: 6 - 17
DATE: July 19 –23 (Beginner) • July 26 - 30 (Advanced)
TIME: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
LOCATION: 6th St. Courts
COST: $150.00
INFORMATION: 609-525-9306
Please register online or by phone
ONLINE: Register Here
Campers will have the opportunity to learn about each aspect of Track & Field, including: running, sprinting, jumping and throwing. Each day includes training sessions and games for each event. Camp concludes with an official track meet, with prizes awarded to event winners!
AGES: 6-13 (up to 8th grades)
DATES: July 26 - 29
TIME: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (Noon)
LOCATION: 6th & Atlantic Ave. (Carey Stadium)
COST: $125.00
INFORMATION: Tim Cook – 856-340-3474
coachcookoctf@gmail.com
Bayside Camp offers ecological classes and workshops through the summer season. Classes have a maximum of 18 students unless otherwise noted. Students are encouraged to bring a snack daily (due to allergies, please no peanuts) and wear sneakers as there are games in which involves running and other physical activity. All camp classes include a workbook to keep, experiments, hands on activities, dissections (specific camps) and games. Some camps require a permission slip for field trips! All classes are $90.(+Prices may be higher due to a scheduled field trip). Campers must be between 7 - 12 years old and all camps run from Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to noon. +denotes a field trip.
Beachin’ It (June 21 - 25)
Discover the wonders of our beaches. Learn about and the names of the many various shells. Understand the important role of the barrier islands. Do experiments on erosion and make beach crafts. Friday will be a beach day exploring the northern end of our island. Learn all about our local habitat!
Beginning May 1st 9:00AM
Bayside Camp offers ecological classes and workshops through the summer season. Classes have a maximum of 18 students unless otherwise noted. Students are encouraged to bring a snack daily (due to allergies, please no peanuts) and wear sneakers as there are games in which involves running and other physical activity. All camp classes include a workbook to keep, experiments, hands on activities, dissections (specific camps) and games. Some camps require a permission slip for field trips! All classes are $90. (+Prices may be higher due to a scheduled field trip). Campers must be between 7 and 12 years old and all camps run from Monday to Friday from 9 am to 12 noon. +denotes a field trip.
Crabby Catchers (June 28 - July 2)
Learn the fundamentals of crabbing in the bay. Cast nets and traps to see if a crab can be caught! Find out about horseshoe crabs and ghost crabs that scamper across our beaches. Go on a crabbing boat and catch some blue claws. Friday will be a beach day exploring the northern end of our island. See where hermit crabs and ghost crabs live!
Beginning May 1st 9:00AM
Bayside Camp offers ecological classes and workshops through the summer season. Classes have a maximum of 18 students unless otherwise noted. Students are encouraged to bring a snack daily (due to allergies, please no peanuts) and wear sneakers as there are games in which involves running and other physical activity. All camp classes include a workbook to keep, experiments, hands on activities, live animals, movies and games. Some camps require a permission slip for field trips! All classes are $90.(+Prices may be higher due to a scheduled field trip). Campers must be between 7 and 12 years old and all camps run from Monday to Friday from 9 am to 12 noon. +denotes a field trip.
Ways of Weather (July 5 - 9)
Campers will be introduced to the many forms of weather. Learn about the different types of clouds, and how
hurricanes are formed. Create hurricane and tornado
models. Make a rain gauge, windsock, and other weather crafts. Enjoy a presentation from a meteorologist and learn how to give a weather report!
Beginning May 1st 9:00 AM
Bayside Camp offers ecological classes and workshops through the summer season. Classes have a maximum of 18 students unless otherwise noted. Students are encouraged to bring a snack daily (due to allergies, please no peanuts) and wear sneakers as there are games in which involves running and other physical activity. All camp classes include a workbook to keep, experiments, hands on activities,dissections (specific camps) and games. Some camps require a permission slip for field trips! All classes are $90.(+Prices may be higher due to a scheduled field trip). Campers must be between 7 and 12 years old and all camps run from Monday to Friday from 9 am to 12 noon. + denotes a field trip.
Backyard Birds and Bugs (July 12-16)
Birds and insects are amazing creatures. This week teaches all about those found right here in OC. Learn how to use
binoculars and how to identify different species of birds.
Explore the many special adaptations insects and birds
possess. Dissect owl pellets, make a bird feeder and try some local honey. Create insect crafts and conduct experiments.
Walk to local parks to bird watch and find different insects!
Beginning May 1st 9:00AM
Bayside Camp offers ecological classes and workshops through the summer season. Classes have a maximum of 18 students unless otherwise noted. Students are encouraged to bring a snack daily (due to allergies, please no peanuts) and wear sneakers as there are games in which involves running and other physical activity. All camp classes include a workbook to keep, experiments, hands on activities, dissections (specific camps) and games. Some camps require a permission slip for field trips! All classes are $90. (+Prices may be higher due to a scheduled field trip).Campers must be between 7 and 12 years old and all camps run from Monday to Friday from 9 am to 12 noon. +denotes a field trip.
Boardwalk SCIENCE!+ (July 19 - 23)
Explore the wonderful world of force, motion, and energy and how they relate to many boardwalk attractions. Do various experiments to illustrate force, gravity, and motion function. Develop domino structures and card structures. Construct mini amusement rides using K’nex and Legos. On Thursday, travel to the boardwalk to visit an arcade, play a round at Golden Galleon Golf and ride on Pier 9 Go Karts.
Beginning May 1st 9:00AM
Bayside Camp offers ecological classes and workshops through the summer season. Classes have a maximum of 18 students unless otherwise noted. Students are encouraged to bring a snack daily (due to allergies, please no peanuts) and wear sneakers as there are games in which involves running and other physical activity. All camp classes include a workbook to keep, experiments, hands on activities, dissections (specific camps) and games. Some camps require a permission slip for field trips! All classes are $90. (+Prices may be higher due to a scheduled field trip).Campers must be between 7 and 12 years old and all camps run from Monday to Friday from 9 am to 12 noon. +denotes a field trip.
Pirates of the East + (July 26 - 30)
Ahoy Matey! Get ready to embark on a pirate’s journey. Create a pirate name and take the pirate code. Learn about the lives of real pirates like Blackbeard, Anne Bonny, and Sam Bellamy. Try hardtack and create a treasure chest. Find some hidden treasure and make many pirate crafts. On Thursday we venture to the Sea Dragon for a real voyage on the Great Egg Harbor Bay.
Beginning May 1st 9:00AM
Bayside Camp offers ecological classes and workshops through the summer season. Classes have a maximum of 18 students unless otherwise noted. Students are encouraged to bring a snack daily (due to allergies, please no peanuts) and wear sneakers as there are games in which involves running and other physical activity. All camp classes include a workbook to keep, experiments, hands on activities, dissection (specific camps) and games. Some camps require a permission slip for field trips! All classes are $90. (+Prices may be higher due to a scheduled field trip). Campers must be between 7 and 12 years old and all camps run from Monday to Friday from 9 am to noon. +denotes a field trip.
Slime, Goo, and Poison Too (August 2 - 6)
The title tells it all! Spend a week getting down and dirty in the world of slime goo and chemicals. Conduct experiments, make slime, and learn about chemical reactions. Make a bouncy ball and see how high it can bounce. Make lava, restore pennies, and create an explosion!
Beginning May 1st 9:00AM
Bayside Camp offers ecological classes and workshops through the summer season. Classes have a maximum of 18 students unless otherwise noted. Students are encouraged to bring a snack daily (due to allergies, please no peanuts) and wear sneakers as there are games in which involves running and other physical activity. All camp classes include a workbook to keep, experiments, hands on activities, dissection (specific camps) and games. Some camps require a permission slip for field trips! All classes are $90. (+Prices may be higher due to a scheduled field trip). Campers must be between 7 and 12 years old and all camps run from Monday to Friday from 9 am to noon. +denotes a field trip.
Beachin’ It (August 9 - 13)
Discover the wonders of our beaches. Learn about and the names of the many various shells. Understand the important role of the barrier islands. Do experiments on erosion and make beach crafts. Friday will be a beach day exploring the northern end of our island. Learn all about our local habitat!
Beginning May 1st 9:00AM
Update:
Gibson Electrical & General Contractors will begin a planned lighting replacement project at the Fifth Street tennis courts on Tuesday, May 18. The contractor will be working from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily during the project.
The courts will be closed to the public during these working hours on weekdays. The courts will be available at the end of each weekday and for the entire day on weekends.
The project includes complete replacement of the old poles and lighting with new poles and LED lighting. The completion date is contingent on weather and other factors, but the work is expected to take about two weeks.
TENNIS PROGRAMS
HOURS OF OPERATION
Memorial Day Weekend - Labor Day
Open from 7:30 am to Sunset.
Lighted Courts with Reservations
$8 per hour
FACILITIES
6th St. & Atlantic Ave. - 10 courts (including 5 lighted courts)
(609) 525-9306
18th & Haven Avenue – 6 courts
(609) 525-9307
35th & West Avenue – 8 courts
(609) 525-9308
RESERVATIONS
Courts may be reserved in person daily or up to one week in advance (Sorry no phone reservations).
$8 per hour
TOURNAMENTS
Please join us for our Ocean City tournaments! Please sign up online at ocnj.recdesk.com for our tournament no later than one week prior to the
tournament date. All tournaments will be held at 6th St.
except for our ladies doubles tournament (34th Street).
Please note rain date is one day after on Sunday.
Mixed Doubles (Round Robin) – June 26 - 11:30 am
Harvey Lake Men’s Open Doubles – July 10 - 11:30 am
Harvey Lake Mens Open Singles – July 17 - 11:30 am
Mother/Daughter & Father/Son – Aug. 14 - 11:30 am
Ladies Doubles Round Robin – Aug.18 - 8:00 am (34th St. Courts)
Dixie Howell 50 & Over Doubles – Aug. 21 - 11:30 am
TENNIS PROGRAMS & CLINICS
Make all program and clinic reservations at 6th St. tennis desk.
Please note, no PM clinics during our camp dates which are scheduled for
July 19th - 24th and July 26th - 30th
All programs at 6th St. Courts unless otherwise noted.
QUICK START LITTLE TENNIS
Start your little one in tennis this summer.
AGES: 5 to 9
TIME: 4:00 pm to 4:45 pm
DATE: Mondays – starting June 21 - Aug. 23
(No Clinic July 19 & July 26)
COST: $10.00
JUNIOR TENNIS CLINIC
For beginners and intermediates.
AGES: 10 – 14
TIME: 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
DATE: Mondays – starting June 21 - Aug. 23
(No Clinic July 19 & July 26)
COST: $10.00
CONCENTRATED STROKE CLINIC
Designed for adults of ALL levels.
AGES: Adults
TIME: 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
DATE: Mondays - starting June 21 - Aug. 23
(No Clinic July 19 & July 26)
COST: $20.00
LADIES DOUBLES ROUND ROBIN
Ladies can enjoy playing doubles. Friendly competition for the intermediate level. Reserve with payment one week in advance at 34th St.
AGES: All Ages
TIME: 8:00 am to 10:00 am
DATE: Wednesdays - starting June 23 - Aug. 11
LOCATION: 34th & West Ave. Courts
COST: $10.00
JUNIOR PLAY ROUND ROBIN
Friendly competition for children. Must know how to keep score.
AGES: 16 and younger.
TIME: 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm
DATE: Thursdays - starting June 24 - Aug 26
(No Play on July 22 or July 29)
COST: $10.00
TENNIS CAMP
Camp size limited to 50 participants for each session
AGES: 6 - 17
DATE: July 19 –23 (Beginner) • July 26 - 30 (Advanced)
TIME: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
LOCATION: 6th St. Courts
COST: $150.00
INFORMATION: 609-525-9306
Please register online or by phone
ONLINE: Register Here
Clinic dates subject to change
OCEAN CITY PICKLEBALL FACILITIES
18th St. & Haven Ave. (12) Courts
609-525-9307
May 1st through May 28th — 7:00am to 12:00pm (Noon)
Memorial Day Weekend though Labor Day — 7:00am to 7:30pm
Tuesday after Labor Day through Oct 31st — 7:00am to 12:00pm (Noon)
Season Pass: $60.00
10 Play Pass: $40.00
Weekly Pass (Sat.- Fri.): $15.00
Daily Pass: $5.00
Passes can be purchased in season at the 18th Street courts
OCEAN CITY MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE
26th & Bay Ave. - (609)399-1315
Par 3 - 12 holes
Join us at the Ocean City Golf Course for an experience you’ll enjoy, make a good game better. The 12 hole par 37 course offers a beautiful blend of nature and challenging golf. A better more affordable golf round while on vacation you will not find. One of the City’s recreational facilities that can be enjoyed by the entire family. We welcome you to Ocean City and invite you to enjoy our course.
RENTALS:
Bags & Clubs - $10.00
Bag - $3.00
Hand Carts - $3.00
Ride Carts - $10.00 (per person)
YEARLY MEMBERSHIP: $200 (before 4/30), $250 (after 4/30)
DAILY FEES: April 15 - October 15
Senior (62 & up) & Youth (14 & under) - $12.00
Regular - $15.00
TEN PLAY DISCOUNT CARDS:
Preseason: (October - April 30) - $75.00
In-season: (May - September) - $95.00
*Prices Subject to Change*
Everyone Must Have Their Own Golf Bag
SURF CHAIR PROGRAM
Beach Accessible Wheelchairs
46th St & West Ave. Welcome Center
Hours: 9am- 5pm
Beach accessible program for mobility/limited individuals of all ages. Now “Surf Chairs” can provide an opportunity for everyone to enjoy the surf and sand. Must use from 6th St.pick up facility or have large vehicle to transport.
AVAILABILITY: Memorial Day – October (September & October, weekends only, weather permitting)
RESERVATIONS STRONGLY SUGGESTED (Daily or 1 week maximum)
Reservations please call: 609-554-0352
HANDICAPPED BEACH ACCESS & RESTROOMS
Handicapped beach access is provided at Stenton Place, 1st, Pennlyn, 3rd, Park Place, 4th, Brighton Place, 5th, 6th, Music Pier, 11th -18th, 20th, 26th, 35th - 46th, 50th - 59th Streets.
Direct access at 23rd, 29th, 30th, 34th, 48th, 57th Streets and Morningside.
Accessible bathrooms are located on the Boardwalk at 1st, 6th, Moorlyn Terrace, and 12th Streets.
For further information, please call a Customer Care Representative at 609-399-6111,
Monday thru Friday 8:45 am - 4:30pm
REGISTRATION POLICY
All registration for activities are handled on a first come, first serve basis for
residents and seasonal vacationers. Program announcements will be distributed through schools and at www.ocnj.us
Any program requiring a deadline for registration will be noted on the program information flyer. A waiting list will be maintained for some programs. If an opening becomes available in a closed program that space will be offered to the first person on the waiting list.
The Ocean City Community Services Department and the Division of Recreation Programs reserves the right to cancel or make changes to any program due to lack of registration, inclement weather or reasons beyond our control. Programs, dates and times are subject to change due to the availability of facilities.
Program cancellation due to inclement weather will be posted on-line a
www.ocnj.us or call (609) 525-9304.
The Division of Recreation insists that a child should never be left at an activity or program before the person in charge arrives to accept responsibility for that participant. It is the obligation of the parent or guardian to be aware of program schedule and times.
Acceptable methods of payment: Visa, MasterCard, Discover, cash or
checks payable to: “City of Ocean City.”
For more information on programs listed call the
Recreation Office at 609-525-9304.
*Prices are Subject to Change*
The City of Ocean City has set the following guidelines for registration fees for our Recreation and Aquatic & Fitness Center programs:
- In order to request a refund, a written email should be sent to LSopko@ocnj.us with a detailed explanation for the request. After the request has been made, the city will review and make a decision on its status.
- Refunds will only be made for canceled programs or medical reasons. Please provide a doctors note at the time of request.
- Refunds will not be made for scheduling conflicts or dissatisfaction with program/team, etc.
The dollar amount will be prorated dependent on how much of the program/season has passed. Credit card payments will be returned to the card within 5-7 business days. Cash and check payments will be returned by check, which may take 2-3 weeks for processing.
The City of Ocean City reserves the right to waive this refund policy at its discretion at any time.
