Classes & Programs

Exercise Programs

Fall Running Program

Gone Running brings an action-packed program taught in a relaxed, positive and supportive environment. Middle School runners’ activities will focus on technique, form, nutrition and racing strategies. The Elementary Grade group offers exciting games, races and training activities that will keep them moving and motivated while building their self-confidence and stamina. Bring running shoes, towel, and water.  

Days: Tuesdays and/or Thursdays
Dates: Sept 13th - Nov 3rd
Time: 4:30pm-5:30pm
Location: Poricy Park (345 Oak Hill Rd, Red Bank)
Ages: 2nd-9th grade
Fee: $155 for one day, $260 for two (R)

Fee includes competition (10/22), race day award and t-shirt. Limited space remains sign up today! Choose Summer season.

Fall Dodgeball

Get ready to dodge, duck, dip, dive and dodge again! Your child will have blast playing after-school with their friends. Co-ed teams picked weekly. No spectators allowed.

Days: Wednesdays
Dates: Sep 28th-Nov 16 (Off 10/26 & 11/2)
Time: 4:30pm-6:00pm (K-5th), 6:00pm-7:30pm (6th-8th)
Location: Croydon Hall Gym (900 Leonardville Rd, Leonardo)
Fee: $25 for the season (R) or $5 (R) weekly drop-in

Sign up today! Choose Summer season.

Fall Kickball

Kickball is all about the FUN! Join us in playing this playground favorite under the lights. Co-ed teams picked weekly. 

Days: Mondays
Dates: Sep 19th-Oct 24th (Off 10/10)
Time: 5:00pm-6:00pm (3rd-8th)
Location: Clearwater Field #2 (170 Beaman Blvd, Atlantic Highlands )
Fee: $20 for the season (R) or $5 (R) weekly drop-in

Sign up today! Choose Summer season.

Middletown Preschool Classes

Enrollment is now open for the 2022-23 school year! Registration is on a rolling basis based on class space. For 3 and 4 year olds. To register please call 732-615-3230. Learn more here. Middletown Preschool Classes Middletown Preschool Classes Middletown Preschool Classes Middletown Preschool Classes Middletown Preschool Classes

Poricy Park Programs

Fossil Hunting

The Poricy Brook Fossil Beds have Cretaceous-Era marine fossils is abundance, and spring rains uncover new treasures. Our guide will supply equipment for screening for fossils and identify your treasures. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Register online at: middletownnj.org/signup 

Dates:
Sunday, 11:00am—12:00pm | August 28th
Location: Poricy Park Fossil Beds, 1083 Middletown-Lincroft Road, Middletown
Fee: $5.00 (resident), $6.00 (non-resident)
Ages: 5 to Adult

Fossil Hunting Drop-In

Explore the fossil beds on your own time! Stop by the Poricy Park Nature Center Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm to rent fossil hunting equipment and a guide. Rentals are $5 per set.

After-School Science Club

Explore science, STEM, and nature at Poricy Park's Science Club! Space is limited register today. Choose Fall season. 

Fall I: Saving Nature: Kids can be environmentalists, too! This hands-on class will solve real world programs through recycling games and experiments focused on our local watershed.
Day: Tuesdays
Dates: Oct 4th - Dec 6th (Off 11/8 & 11/22)
Time: 4pm-5pm
Grades: K-3rd
Fee: $120 (R)

Scout Programs

Poricy Park has the perfect scout outing for your troop/pack. Learn more here!

School Field Trips

The Recreation Department at Poricy Park offers a range of science and colonial history programs for preschool and elementary aged students. All programs emphasize hands-on activities and “doing” the things they have learned. And, of course, substantial time outdoors where nature provides a dynamic classroom.  More information here along with trip brochure.

Sports Leagues

While the Recreation department may run some sports programs and special events, all Middletown sports leagues are run my non-profit organizations. Please reach out to the league contact directly for more information.