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Fall 2023 Summit Department of Community Programs
Program Offerings
MONDAY: From October 2 through December 4 (no class 10/16 or 11/6)
Robotics Class from 4:30-5:30 for grades K-3
At Cornog Field House, 5 Myrtle Ave, Summit, NJ 07901
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By entering our “Tinker Lab", young children will be exposed to robotics in a fun, hands-on way. Children will be introduced to the coding, programming, and designing of real, age-appropriate robots and understanding the basics of algorithms while building language and math skills as we work with sequencing, estimation and problem solving -- all while having fun!
With Robotics being the wave of the future, children who understand robotics will be at an advantage — literally able to operate the world around them! Featuring: Code and Go Mouse, Botley, Bit Bots, Sphero, Cozmo, Cubetto, Bee Bot, Dash and Do.
$269 per participant
Science Class from 5:45-6:45 for grades 1-5
At Cornog Field House, 5 Myrtle Ave, Summit, NJ 07901
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Is your child constantly getting into things? Do they love to explore and get their hands dirty? Then this class is for you! Your child will have a blast learning scientific concepts with a focus on S.T.E.A.M and performing hands-on experiments using real child-friendly science tools.
Projects such as:
- Making walking water
- Frozen snowflakes that won’t melt!
- Color Lab
- Slime
$269 per participant
Mosaic Stories and Art from 4:30-5:30 for grades K-5
At Cornog Field House, 5 Myrtle Ave, Summit, NJ 07901
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We believe that a lifelong passion for learning begins with reading and exploring. Each week will begin with a curated storybook featuring talented children's illustrators, designers, or artists as a catalyst for inspiration. Children will be led through prompts inviting them to make and create their art for the day.
Classes include:
- * Painting
- * Collaging
- * Crafting
- * Dioramas
$269 per participant
Creature Creators Robotics from 5:45-6:45 for grades 4-6
At Cornog Field House, 5 Myrtle Ave, Summit, NJ 07901
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In the Creature Creator Robotics class, your animal lover will create their own animal inspired robotic models. Students will learn about gear ratio, sensors, machine design, and programming as they build insects, dolphins, gorillas, and much more. Your child is sure to have a wild time as they build, learn, and play.
$232 per participant
TUESDAY: From September 19 through October 24 – 6 weeks only
Tennis class from 5:30-6:20 for ages 5-8
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Tennis class from 6:30-7:20 for ages 9-14
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At Tatlock Tennis Courts, 89 Butler Parkway, Summit, NJ 07901
Professional tennis coaches will ensure that players are engaged in fun, inclusive activities, in a positive learning environment.
Players will learn tennis fundamental techniques in stroke technique, serving, court awareness, and rallying, as well as tactics and game rules. This all takes place through a series of fun tennis challenges, structured activities, and match play.
Tennis Class Highlights:
Forehand, backhand, serving, and volleying skills & drills
Rallying and court awareness
Tennis tactics and game rules
Fun activities and competitions
Match play
Free Dri-Fit Shirt & completion certificate
Participants must provide their own racket for this class. All other equipment needed will be provided by USA Sport Group.
All players will be split into groups based on age and experience level.
$197 per participant
TUESDAY: From October 3 through December 5 (no class 10/31 or 11/7)
Photography from 5:45-6:45 for Grade K-5
At Cornog Field House, 5 Myrtle Ave, Summit, NJ 07901
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They say a picture is worth a thousand words. But why do they say that? Because when you see a picture, your mind tells you a story. In Hobby Quest’s Photography Stories you will learn how to use the camera to tell the story that is unique to you. We teach you photography techniques and how to use the camera, and you teach us your own original way of seeing the world. Best of all, at the end of the semester, you get to show off your story at a real live Gallery Show! Let’s take some pictures!
$305 per participant
Fashion Design (create an entire garment – the Wrap Hoodie) from 4:30-5:30 for grades 2-5
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Fashion Design (create an entire garment – the Wrap Hoodie) from 5:45-6:45 for grades 6+
At Cornog Field House, 5 Myrtle Ave, Summit, NJ 07901
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The Class Will Include:
– Choosing Your Fabric, Designing And Sketching Your Design
– Measuring & Determining Your Size
– Cutting Out Your Paper Pattern On Your Fabric
– Pinning And Sewing Your Design Together, Learning How To Sew Using A Sewing Machine
– A Final Fitting
– Fashion Show On The Last Class
Time to switch out your Summer wardrobe with new unique Fall project!
This Wrap Front Hoodie Top project is perfect for beginners or even advanced beginners who are looking to grow their fashion sewing skills. This project is also perfect as it cools down, and we are going to teach you how to make it! We will also create matching scrunchies and other accessories as the time allows. You will start with sketching and rendering your design. Measuring, pinning and cutting out your design. Already know how to use a sewing machine? Great! We’ll help you sharpen your skills. No sewing experience, we’ll teach you.
The class fee includes all fabric, trims, notions and use of the sewing machines. Sew your garment together then fit the design to work for you, lastly finish the design. At the end of the classes we will hold a fashion show to share with your family.
This new top for fall has a wrap crisscross front detail with an added hood. Pockets can be added on the side! Choose a solid fabric, a stripe or even a print!
$275 per participant
WEDNESDAY: September 20 through November 8
Track and Field class from 4:00-4:50 for ages 3-4
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Track and Field class from 5:00-5:50 for ages 5-6
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Location: Lower Long Field at Summit Community Center, 100 Morris Ave, Summit, NJ
Track & Field Squirts is the perfect class for introducing a child to the world of sports and athletics. Our professional coaches ensure that children are engaged in fun, inclusive activities, in a positive learning environment.
Classes focus on the key skills of jumping, running, and throwing, where players are encouraged to develop basic motor skills, including balance, muscle control, and kinetic development. Players will be taught through a series of fun challenges, structured activities and scrimmages adapted to ensure everyone achieves success.
Track & Field Class Highlights
- Development of motor skills
- Basic techniques in running, jumping and throwing
- Fun track & field- themed activities
- Concept of being part of a team
- Free Dri-Fit Shirt & completion certificate
- All equipment needed for this class will be provided by USA Sport Group.
All children will be split into groups based on age and experience level
$197 per participant
WEDNESDAY: October 4 through December 6 (no class 11/8 or 11/22)
Math Class I from 4:30-5:30 for grades 1-3
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Math Class II from 5:45-6:45 for grades 4-6
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At Cornog Field House, 5 Myrtle Ave, Summit, NJ 07901
Step into the world of numbers and discover how useful, interesting, and fun mathematics can be! Each week we will delve into new topics ranging from arithmetic tricks to calculus concepts through projects, experiments, and hands-on activities. Students will also participate in various problem solving challenges and fun math games.
$197 per participant
Magic Class from 4:30-5:30 for Grades K-5
At Cornog Field House, 5 Myrtle Ave, Summit, NJ 07901
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Have you ever wanted to harness the power of Magic? In this class you can! This semester your mind will be blown with all of the fantastic magic tricks that you will learn! You will be able to amaze your friends with tricks from levitating objects to reading minds, and you get to keep all the tricks! Best of all, you will get to perform these tricks in a real live Magic Show at the end of the semester! Let's Make Magic!
$305 per participant
Super Mario Video Game Design class from 5:45-6:45 for Grades K-4
At Cornog Field House, 5 Myrtle Ave, Summit, NJ 07901
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Students will use a real-life online game development platform to create a Super Mario inspired video game. They will also get chance to have fun with hands-on video game themed LEGO building projects such as Roblox, Pokémon and Minecraft.
$232 per participant
THURSDAY: From October 5 through December 7 (no class 11/9 or 11/23)
Fashion Design from 4:30-5:30 for grades K-3
At Cornog Field House, 5 Myrtle Ave, Summit, NJ 07901
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Everyone knows that in order to make a great outfit, you need to accessorize. In this fun-filled class you will learn fun techniques to make any outfit stand out, from embroidery to applique! And you will come home with a darling purse and hat of your own creation. Best of all is the Real Live Fashion Show at the end where you get to show off your stuff on the runway in front of your family! Let's Make Accessories!
$305 per participant
Robotics and Science from 5:45-6:45 for Grades K-5
At Cornog Field House, 5 Myrtle Ave, Summit, NJ 07901
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Allow your child to cultivate their love of science and experience different domains of science & nature. Students will engage in concepts from astronomy, earth science, biology, chemistry and physics using LEGO® bricks and other interactive learning tools. Students will also build robotics science exploration tools and learn about trendy scientific topics.
$232 per participant
Beginner Chess from 5:30-6:30 PM for Grades K-5
At Cornog Field House, 5 Myrtle Ave, Summit, NJ 07901
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Join chess Grandmaster, Mac Molner for a fun and exciting chess class! Chess is a fun way to practice valuable skills like planning, critical thinking, and spatial reasoning. Students will take their first steps in the royal game, learning all piece movements, getting in and out of check, how to capture and checkmate. Grandmaster Mac will make the class fun and educational through the use of prizes, trophies, and exciting mini-games to help students develop their love of the game.
$269 per participant
Intermediate Chess from 6:30-7:30 PM for Grades K-5
At Cornog Field House, 5 Myrtle Ave, Summit, NJ 07901
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Join chess Grandmaster, Mac Molner for a fun new session of chess. Students in the intermediate chess class already know how all the pieces move and about special moves like en passant and castling. Classmates will learn common checkmate patterns, basic tactics like pins and double attacks, and learn the rules of tournament chess. Grandmaster Mac will offer prizes like chess keychains, wristbands, tournament scorebooks, and a trophy. Students will get to try out fun new variants of chess like bughouse and atomic chess.
$269 per participant
FRIDAY: From October 6 through December 8 (no class 11/10 or 11/24)
Jewelry Design class from 4:30-5:30 for elementary age K-5
At Cornog Field House, 5 Myrtle Ave, Summit, NJ 07901
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Have you ever dreamed of making your own line of designer jewelry? Saturday’s Child lets all young designers do this, with the best designer of all: you! You will create amazing rings, necklaces and bracelets that you can wear to school or for fancy occasions. And when your friends ask where you got that amazing piece, you can say: “I made it!” With plenty of jewelry projects, the opportunities are endless. Saturday’s Child Jewelry Studio will help you to create and brand your own line of designer jewelry, and then show it off in a Jewelry Gallery Show. Take your journey into Jewelry stardom today with Saturday’s Child’s Jewelry class.
$305 per participant
Prehistoric Robotics Ft. Spike Prime from 5:45-6:45 for Grades K-5
At Cornog Field House, 5 Myrtle Ave, Summit, NJ 07901
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In this dinosaur-focused workshop, your builder will explore the basics of robotics while building some really awesome creatures! While working with a partner to complete the building instructions and debug their robot's program, your student will be taught how different mechanical components work in their robots and how programming is a challenging but rewarding skill that they can master with just a little practice. We will support them in the development of their coding and building skills and inspire them with fun dinosaur facts and creative building activities!
$232 per participant
Game Station Robotics from 4:30-5:30 for grades 3-5
At Cornog Field House, 5 Myrtle Ave, Summit, NJ 07901
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Calling all gamers! Have a blast creating robotic arcade and sport games each week while learning about robotics. Students will learn about gear ratio, sensors, programming, and pulleys as they create fun to play games. Whether creating pinball machine, duck hunt or a ring toss game, your child is sure to have fun building, learning, and playing.
$232 per participant
SATURDAY: From September 16 through November 4
Multi Sports Class from 9:00-9:50 for Parent and Me Ages 2-3
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Multi Sports Class from 10:00-10:50 for Ages 3-4
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Multi Sports Class from 11:00-11:50 for ages 4-5
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Location: Lower Long Field at Summit Community Center, 100 Morris Ave, Summit, NJ
Multi-Sports Squirts allows children to experience a variety of sports throughout the program. Our professional coaches ensure that children are engaged in fun, inclusive activities, in a positive learning environment.
Players will have the opportunity to try Lacrosse, Soccer, T-Ball, & Track & Field. In addition to emphasizing the fundamentals of each sport, each activity is designed to improve hand-eye coordination, balance, agility, and movement. Classes will include a series of fun challenges, structured activities, and scrimmages adapted to ensure everyone achieves success.
$197 per participant
SUNDAY: From September 17 through November 5
Soccer Squirts – Parent and me Ages 2-3 from 9:00-9:50 AM
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Soccer Squirts – Ages 3-4 from 10:00-10:50 AM
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Soccer Squirts – Ages 4-5 from 110:00-11:50 AM
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Location: Lower Long Field at Summit Community Center, 100 Morris Ave, Summit, NJ
Soccer Squirts is the perfect class for introducing a child to soccer. Our professional coaches ensure that children are engaged in fun, inclusive activities, in a positive learning environment.
Players will learn the fundamental skills of soccer, including dribbling, passing, shooting, and defending. Classes will include a series of fun challenges, structured activities, and scrimmages adapted to ensure everyone achieves success.
Soccer Class Highlights
•Development of fine motor skills
•Basic rules and soccer techniques
•Fun soccer-themed activities
•Concept of being part of a team
•Free Dri-Fit Shirt & completion certificate
All equipment needed for this class will be provided by USA Sport Group.
All children will be split into groups based on age and experience level
$197 per participant
Track and Field clinic from 10:00-11:00 for grades 1-9
Location: Soldiers Memorial Field, 5 Myrtle Ave, Summit, NJ 07901 (Meet behind Cornog Field House)
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Learn proper warm up techniques, warm up games, relay races & runs of 100 to 800 meters, timed runs for runners to improve their personal best times, (which will be recorded), hurdles, and field events such as javelin (with mini turbo javs) and cool down jogs & stretches. The coaches will introduce certain drills and specific events associated with track and field. Run by experienced coaches. For athletes of all sport backgrounds looking to stay in shape and prepare the upcoming season. Focusing on sprinting, speed, starts, relays, plyometrics, injury prevention and rehab. Registration includes t-shirt.