Kids' Sports and Recreation in NJ

Sports & Recreation

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Sports & Rec Programs (Multiple Offerings)

Recreation Departments - ParenthoodNJ's list of local rec departments organized by countyChampion Youth Outreach (various locations) - offer art & illustration, dance, cheerleading as well as soccer, tennis and basketball for kids at various locations in New Jersey; visit their website for information
YMCA - discover what programs your local YMCA has to offer
i9Sports - various sports offered in different counties (sports offerings depend on location)
Tab Ramos Sports Center (Aberdeen) - various programs for ages 2 1/2 to 12
Sports & Enrichment Program - offered at Rutgers University in Piscataway, NJ for grades K-8; sports programs & summer camp
Elite Gymnastics (Hawthorne) - in Passaic County; swimming, indoor rock-climbing, gymnastics, tot fitness
Sky Club Fitness & Spa (Hoboken) - martial arts & swimming
Little Sport (Maple Shade) - sports programs offering exposure to various sports including football, soccer, volleyball, baseball & more
Milton & Betty Katz JCC of Atlantic County (Margate) - swimming, rock wall, other sports & recreation
BBCM Community Center and Sports Complex (Marlboro) - STEM + Arts Summer Camp in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and math (STEAM). Ages 8 - 17/Grades 3-12. Full/Partial Scholarships available. $75 off Registration ends 4/18/16 (other discounts available); other programs offered throughout the year; 732-707-7336
Housel Fun & Fitness (Marlton) - fitness classes and camps for kids
SMG Sportsplex at Metuchen (Metuchen) - youth programs in soccer for as young as 18 months old; basketball starting at 4 years old and youth inline hockey for ages 5 to 12 years; also camp programs
All Star Sports 4 Kids (Morganville) - summer camp introduction to several sports as well as activities, entertainment & field trips at summer day camp for 3 to 8 years; also offer mini camps & programs for 18 months through 8 years throughout the year

Other Sports & Rec Programs (By Type)

Indoor Rock-Climbing Gyms - list of indoor gyms by county; some allow kids as young as 5 years old
Gymnastics & Yoga programs - programs & schools by county
Skating Rinks - by county
Soccer - organized by county
Swimming Classes - organized by county

Other Resources

Get In the Game - This free site allows parents to view all of their children's schedules, regardless of sport, team or club/school, on one page. For team managers and coaches, it enables them to easily communicate with their team and have information in one location
Sports Camps - mostly summer programs focusing on sports activities