YOUTH PROGRAMS


Basketball - Itty Biddy (Grades K-1)
Basketball - Itty Biddy (Grades K-1)

Itty Biddy Basketball
(Grades K-1)


When: Saturdays
             Oct. 26 - Feb. 15
             9:00 am - 10:00am 

Where: Ridgeway Elementary School

If any parents or guardians are interested in coaching a team, Click Here for the Volunteer Coaching Paperwork. 

Session Session Dates Days of Week Location(s) Grade/Age Filled  
Itty Biddy Basketball (Grades K-1) 10/26/2024–02/15/2025
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Ridgeway Elementary School K–1st 3/80
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Basketball - Upperclassmen (Grades 11-12)
Basketball - Upperclassmen (Grades 11-12)

Upperclassmen Basketball (Grades 11-12)

When: Week of Oct. 21 - Feb. 14
            6:30 - 7:30 pm
            Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri or Sat Mornings 
            (1 hr. per team pending schedule)
 
Where:  Manchester Middle School or Ridgeway School

Games and practices.

If any parents or guardians are interested in coaching a team, Click Here for the Volunteer Coaching Paperwork. 
Session Session Dates Location(s) Grade/Age Filled  
Upperclassmen Basketball (Grades 11-12) 10/21/2024–02/14/2025 Manchester Middle School 11th–12th 0/80
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2025 Easter Egg Hunt (Manchester Residents Ages 2-10)
2025 Easter Egg Hunt (Manchester Residents Ages 2-10)

2025 Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Children will have loads of fun as they hunt for prize filled eggs and visit with the Easter Bunny!

Join us for our Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 10:00am at Town Hall.
Pre-registration is required.
All Participants must register by Monday, April 7th.

Manchester Township Residents Only

Must be 2 by or before April 7, 2025
Must still be 10 at the time of the Egg Hunt on April 7, 2025

Session Session Dates Days of Week Location(s) Grade/Age Filled  
2025 Easter Egg Hunt 04/13/2025
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Manchester Town Hall 2–10.5 Years 12/250
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Basketball - Biddy (Grades 2 - 4)
Basketball - Biddy (Grades 2 - 4)

Biddy Basketball
(Grades 2-4)


When: Saturdays
             Oct. 26 - Feb. 15
             10:00am - 3:00pm (1 hr. per team pending schedule)

Where: Ridgeway Elementary School

If any parents or guardians are interested in coaching a team, Click Here for the Volunteer Coaching Paperwork. 

Session Session Dates Days of Week Location(s) Grade/Age Filled  
Biddy Basketball (Grades 2 - 4) 10/26/2024–02/15/2025
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Ridgeway Elementary School 2nd–4th 4/80
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Basketball - Junior Coed (Grades 5 - 7)
Basketball - Junior Coed (Grades 5 - 7)

Coed Junior Basketball
(Grades 5-7)

When: Week of Oct. 21 - Week of Feb. 14
            6:30 - 7:30 pm
            Mon, Tues, Thurs or Fri
            (1 hr. per team pending schedule)

Where: Manchester Middle School

Games and practices. Overlap may occur pending skill level.

If any parents or guardians are interested in coaching a team, Click Here for the Volunteer Coaching Paperwork. 
Session Session Dates Days of Week Location(s) Grade/Age Filled  
Junior Basketball (Grades 5-7) 10/21/2024–02/14/2025
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Manchester Middle School 5th–7th 0/80
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Basketball - Senior Coed (Grades 8 - 10)
Basketball - Senior Coed (Grades 8 - 10)

Coed Senior Basketball
(Grades 8-10)

When: Week of Oct. 21 - Week of Feb. 14
            7:30 - 9:30 pm
            Mon, Tues, Thurs or Fri 
            (1 hr. per team pending schedule)

Where: Manchester Middle School

Games and practices. Overlap may occur pending skill level.

If any parents or guardians are interested in coaching a team, Click Here for the Volunteer Coaching Paperwork. 
Session Session Dates Days of Week Location(s) Grade/Age Filled  
Senior Basketball (Grades 8-10) 10/21/2024–02/14/2025
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Manchester Middle School 8th–10th 0/80
Register
Kum Sung Martial Arts
Kum Sung Martial Arts

Karate (Tae Kwon Do)

When: Mondays
Ages 2-4               6:00 - 6:30pm
Ages 5-12             6:30 - 7:00pm
Ages 13 and Up    7:00 - 7:45pm

Session: 11/04 - 2/03/25 (No Class 11/11, 12/23, 12/30)
Session: 2/10 - 4/21 (No Class 2/17)
Session: 4/28 - 7/07 (No Class 5/26)


Where: Manchester Fire House 
              Commonwealth Drive
              Manchester

$65 PROGRAM FEE - YOU MUST SHOW RECREATION PROOF OF PAYMENT BEFORE BEING PUT ON A ROSTER.
Pay by credit card/check/cash at Kum Sung & show proof of payment to RECREATION

Session Session Dates Days of Week Location(s) Grade/Age Filled  
Karate - 11/04 - 02/03/25 11/04/2024–02/03/2025
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Manchester Fire House 2+ Years 0/30
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Karate - 2/10 - 4/21 02/10/2025–04/21/2025
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F
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Manchester Fire House 2+ Years 0/30
Register
Karate - 4/28 - 7/07 04/28/2025–07/07/2025
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F
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Manchester Fire House 2+ Years 0/30
Register
Self Defense Class
Self Defense Class

Self Defense Class

When:
Wednesdays
            Oct. 2 - 30
            7:30 - 8:15 pm

Where: Commonwealth Firehouse, Manchester

Learn and practice basic self defense techniques that are customized for different age groups, gender and physical capabilities.

$50 PROGRAM FEE - YOU MUST SHOW RECREATION PROOF OF PAYMENT BEFORE BEING PUT ON A ROSTER.
Pay by credit card/check/cash at Kum Sung & show proof of payment to RECREATION

Session Session Dates Days of Week Location(s) Grade/Age Filled  
Self Defense - 10/02 10/02/2024–10/30/2024
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Manchester Fire House 0/10
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Spirit Factory - Tumbling
Spirit Factory - Tumbling

Tumbling 
Ages 5 - 12

When: Wednesdays, 10/02 - 12/04 
            5:00 - 6:00pm

Where: Spirit Factory All Star 
               Training Facility
               Route 37, Toms River

The tumbling facility is equipped with all necessary equipment and staff to teach all levels of tumbling skills form beginner to advanced.
Session Session Dates Days of Week Location(s) Grade/Age Filled  
Fall Tumbling (Ages 5 - 12) 10/02/2024–12/04/2024
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Spirit Factory Training Facility 5–12 Years 7/15
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Wrestling
Wrestling
Wrestling 
Grades K - 12

When:          
Tues. & Fri. 

                     6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Session: 9/20 - 11/26
Session: 12/03 - 2/21 (No Class 12/24, 12/27, 12/31)
Session: 3/25 - 5/30 

Where: Manchester HS Wrestling Room
Instructor: Joe Schmidt


This program is designed to provide training in technique to boys and girls interested in learning the sport of wrestling. It is also designed to provide boys and girls with wrestling backgrounds the ability to further enhance their skills so that they are able to compete competitively at the scholastic and off season tournament levels.

Session Session Dates Days of Week Location(s) Grade/Age Filled  
Session 1: 9/20 - 11/26 09/20/2024–11/26/2024
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Manchester HS Wrestling Room K–12th 3/30
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Session 2: 12/03 - 2/21/25 12/03/2024–02/21/2025
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Manchester HS Wrestling Room K–12th 2/30
Register
Session 3: 3/25 - 5/30/25 03/25/2025–05/30/2025
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Manchester HS Wrestling Room K–12th 0/30
Register