Asbury Park Announces Complete Summer 2021 Recreation Schedule

ASBURY PARK, NJ – With the lifting of various COVID-19 restrictions and the school year ending, the city of Asbury Park and its recreation department have announced their slate of summer programs for kids in the city.

“After an unprecedented school year, it’s more important than ever that Asbury Park youth receive opportunities this summer for learning and enrichment. We are thrilled that Asbury Park Summer Day Camp is back after having to cancel the program last year due to Covid-19,” said Councilperson Jesse Kendle in a statement on the city’s website

“We hope Asbury Park families will take advantage of all of the opportunities provided by the Recreation Department this summer as we near the end of the pandemic. Parents should know health and safety are City Council and the Recreation Committee’s primary concerns, and we are thankful to the City’s Recreation Director Leesha Floyd – who has done an exceptional job handling the challenges of providing safe and effective programming for our children during this unusual time.”

Last week, the city announced that it would be holding its summer camp program from July 6 to August 13. The recreation department is currently looking to hire junior counselors to work this year’s camp. Counselors must be 14 to 18 years old and live in Asbury Park.

Interested applicants must apply by picking up an application in the lobby at City Hall (1 Municipal Plaza) Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m before July 2. A background check and pre-employment physical will be required.

Other programs being offered this summer include:

Summer Soccer Program

The city’s Summer Soccer program for children ages 5 to 10 will take place on Fridays at 5:30 p.m. from July 9 through August 13 at Bradley Elementary School. Participants will learn the basics of soccer and play in friendly soccer games. The registration fee is $10.

Summer Activity Bags

Free Summer Activity Bags will be provided for Asbury Park children ages 5 to 10. Bags will include sidewalk chalk, coloring books, crayons, puzzles, and more.

Bags will be supplied while quantities last and can be picked up in the lobby of City Hall (1 Municipal Plaza) Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. starting on Monday, June 28.

Asbury Park Recreation Department Beach Access Cards

The City will also be providing free beach access cards to families. Beach cards will allow one parent/guardian to bring children ages 5 to 12 from their household to Asbury Park beaches free of charge from Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. starting June 28.

Proof of residency will be required, and the cards are limited to one card per household. Cards are valid through Labor Day and are not replaceable if lost or stolen.

To register, cards can be picked up in the lobby at City Hall Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Municipal Waterpark

Due to maintenance, the opening of the city’s Waterpark, located next to the Asbury Park Middle School, will be delayed this year. However, once the maintenance is complete, the Waterpark will be accessible to children and adults from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. through Labor Day, and admission is free.

City of Asbury Park Ambassador Work Program

The City is offering an Ambassador Work Program for Asbury Park youth ages 15 to 20 to serve as City Ambassadors. The Ambassadors will provide directions and information, be city guides, and information to Asbury Park visitors at the train station, on Cookman Avenue, and the Boardwalk.

Ambassadors must be Asbury Park residents ages 15 to 20, and the hourly pay rate is $11.50 an hour for four and a half hours a day, six days per week. PPE will be provided. A background check and pre-employment physical are also required.

To apply, please email your name, age, home address, and phone number by Tuesday, June 23, to recreation@cityofasburypark.com.

If you had questions about any of the offered programs, you can call 732-502-5759 or send an email to recreation@cityofasburypark.com.