Summer Art Camp lets your kids' creativity and imagination shine! This fun camp offers exciting projects where they learn new art skills and explore inventive ways to express their inner artist. Campers can bring a nut free snack, drink and smock. On July 16 and August 13 at 6 pm, there will be a student art exhibition. Free for family and community members.

Location: Lacey Recreation Classroom Instructor: Diane Salkeld Session 1: July 13-16 Session 2: August 10-13 Ages: 7-12 Fee: $169 Time: 1-3pm

Our summer camp program provides children with the opportunity to build friendships and enjoy fun in the sun throughout this seven week program. Activities will include: games, sports, arts & crafts, theme days, and parties. All of the activities are fully supervised by the Lacey Township Recreation Dept. Participants must be 5 years of age before the program begins.
A copy of your child's birth certificate is required for new registration.
Camp Locations:
Clune Park, Hebrew Park, Huffy Wallis Park
Camp Hours:
Monday through Thursday
June 29 -August 13, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Daily
Ages: 5 -13 years old
Fee: $200 per child for the entire summer, includes 4 tee shirts and end of season party
$250 per child for all registration received on and after June 29th. No Exceptions!
Inclement Weather
Camp is scheduled rain or shine and will be moved to a Lacey School to be determined during times of inclement weather. If you are unsure if camp will be moved each day you can call the Lacey Recreation Summer in the Parks Hotline at (609)-693-1100 EXT 2202.
Camp operation updates will be provided on Facebook (@lacey.recreation).
Before Care
In an effort to provide a service for parents looking to make an early start to their day we are offering a before care for our
summer day camp program. Each child must be registered for Summer in the Parks. Parents will drop children off at their
registered park site at 7:45am.
Drop Off: 7:45 - 8:45 am Fee: $125
This fee is in addition to camp. The additional fee includes all seven weeks.
Friday Trips
In an effort to provide additional child care coverage for our parents, the Recreation Department will be offering extended
bus trips on select Fridays.  All trips include transportation, admission fees and lunch

At the Y, swimming is a life skill. Our swim lessons prepare kids of all ages to stay safe and have fun in the water while building strong kids and confident swimmers. The Ocean County YMCA strives to create a safe, fun, and encouraging environment for children, youth, and adults to develop as swimmers. Lessons are 30 minutes in duration and meet weekly.

Preschool ages 3-5 years:

(P1) Water Acclimation: For the non-experienced swimmer. Class focuses on building comfort in the water and developing basic swimming skills. Participants will gain confidence with underwater exploration and learn safe exit techniques.

(P2) Water Movement: For children with some experience who feel comfortable in the water. Class focuses on body position, directional movement, and advancing self-rescue skills while in the water.

(P3) Water Stamina: This stage focuses on building endurance for swimming longer distances and introduces unified arm and leg action swimming on both front and back. Swimmers should be comfortable with their face in the water and be able to swim-float-swim 15-20ft independently, without the assistance of a flotation device.

Youth ages 6-12 years:

(Y1) Water Acclimation: For the non-experienced swimmer. Class focuses on building comfort in the water and developing basic swimming skills. Participants will gain confidence with underwater exploration and learn safe exit techniques.

(Y2) Water Movement: For children with some experience who feel comfortable in the water. Class focuses on body position, directional movement, and advancing self-rescue skills while in the water.

(Y3) Water Stamina: This stage focuses on building endurance for swimming longer distances and introduces unified arm and leg action swimming on both front and back. Swimmers should be comfortable with their face in the water and be able to swim-float-swim 15-20ft independently, without the assistance of a flotation device.

Dates: Mondays July 6-August 10 Class 1: 10am Class 2: 10:45am Fee: $90

Open to 5-13 years old. This trip is open to all three parks. Campers will enjoy a day of roller skating at Untied Skates in Jackson. Each camper will receive a $10 arcade card and the trip includes lunch of unlimited pizza and fountain drinks

Bus leaves Park at 10:30am for Lake Barnegat, where we will enjoy a session on the Wibit. Bus will return to the Park at approximately 12:15pm. 

*THIS IS FOR SUMMER PARKS PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS ONLY!*

Yoga/Pilates Drop-ins- For More Info on classes contact Adrienne- 609-994-4663 $15 Drop In or 10 class card for $100

FOR OFFICE PERSONNEL ONLY- DO NOT USE ONLINE REGISTRATION SITE TO SIGN UP FOR THIS PROGRAM

Youth Tennis Camp

These lessons will teach children the basic fundamentals in stroke production, court movement, and basic footwork skills. Children will need to supply their own racquet.

Don’t forget to bring lots of water!

Location: Gille Park Tennis Courts Instructors: Serving Ace Tennis Academy Fee: $60 per session

Monday- Thursday, Friday is reserved as a rain date

Session I: July 6-9 Session II: July 27-30

Ages 13-16: 8:00-8:30 am Ages 7-8: 8:45-9:15 am Ages 9-10: 9:30-10:00 am Ages 11-12: 10:15-10:45 am