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DIVISION OF RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
350 Dunhams Corner Road
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
Office Hours: Monday - Friday / 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Manager: Michael J. Reissner
Phone: (732)-390-6797
Phone: (732)-390-4044 |
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Information Hotline for updated news on
special events and programs including cancellations due to
inclement weather.
Fax: (732)-390-6818
Email: recreation@eastbrunswick.org
Welcome to the Division of Recreation & Community Services. Here you will find up to date information on events and news, as well as programs sponsored by the Division. To find out more information on an event such as the status and description, or to find out more about a news article simply click the appropriate link. |
| Recreation, Parks, & Community Services Magazine |
2010 Friends of Recreation and Parks Information |
Summer Camp Program |
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OVERVIEW
Aerobics... crafts & cooking workshops... instructional programs... challenged population programs... summer camp... concerts under the stars... bus trips... special events... family excursions... teen programs... a helping hand.
The Division of Recreation & Community Services is all of this and more. Serving a diverse population, the Division provides a wide variety of programs, services, and activities that enhance the quality of life for all residents. A complete list describing the Division's programs and events can be found in the Recreation, Parks & Community Services Magazine that is mailed to all residents twice a year in mid-February and mid-August.
The Division also provides a limited amount of public assistance in the form of food and care for the sick, elderly, and needy through the Holiday Food and Gift Basket Program administered during the Thanksgiving and Christmas Holiday season.
We are always looking for new ideas, so if you have one please give us a call. If you have suggestions on shows you would like to see or outings you think would be good for families, we'd like to hear from you.
PROGRAMS
The following is a list of programs that are offered through the Division of Recreation. Please refer to the most current Recreation, Parks, & Community Services Magazine for a detailed description, as well as for cost and registration information.
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The East Brunswick Youth Council has been formed to offer an open forum to
foster communication, education, and information concerning youth and youth
related issues. The Council provides students in grades 9-12 with social
activities in a safe and positive environment, while promoting individual
self-esteem and leadership through participation in meetings, events, and
community service projects. Membership is open to all East Brunswick youth
in grades 9-12. For more information call the East Brunswick Div. of
Recreation at 732-390-6797 or via email at EBYOUTHCOUNCIL@AOL.COM |
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Youth Council Bylaws and Membership Application to read www.ebyouthcouncil.com |
OTHER COMMITMENTS
The Division of Recreation & Community Services serves as staff liaison to the following volunteer citizen advisory boards and commissions.
Recreation & Parks Advisory Board - Michael J. Reissner, Staff Liaison
Advise and make recommendations to the Division of Recreation and Community Services, the Department of Parks and Public Works, the Mayor and Council, the Superintendent of Schools, and the Board of Education. Meetings are held the third Thursday of the month (no meeting in August) at 7:30pm in the Parks Conference Room, 334 Dunhams Corner Road.
Advisory Health Council - Karen Kecskes, Staff Liaison
Volunteer citizens committee charged with making recommendations to the Health Officer and Mayor concerning or relating to the operation and administration of the Division of Health, which is under the auspices of the Middlesex County Health Department. Meetings are held quarterly and open to the public; call (732)390-6797 for meeting schedule.
Alliance for the Prevention of Alcoholism & Drug Abuse - Michael Reissner, Staff Liaison
The Municipal Alliance Committee is made up of volunteers from the community who are dedicated
to the prevention of alcoholism and drug abuse in the community. The Alliance Program is a mechanism
whereby educational and public awareness activities are implemented at the municipal level and with
the aid of over $42,000 in State grant funds.
Arts Commission - Jeff Litt, Staff Liaison
The Arts Commission serves as a coordinating body for all arts in the Township and advises all private and public agencies administering arts and cultural activities programming.
Youth Services Commission - Jeff Litt, Staff Liaison
Advise and make recommendations to the Recreation & Parks Advisory Board for the consideration of the Mayor and Township Council.
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