UPPER FREEHOLD – This spring, the Monmouth County Park System will continue to expand its program offerings at the Clayton Park Activity Center, 161 Emley’s Hill Road, Upper Freehold Township.
The activity center was acquired in 2015 and allows the park system to host yoga, parent/child music classes, craft workshops and more in the western portion of the county, according to a press release.
The following activities are planned during March, April and May:
• Sumac Basket, March 10 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Make a functional basket that measures 8x8x12 inches. The cost is $40 per person plus a $35 materials fee; pre-registration is required.
• Vinyasa Flow Yoga, Tuesdays, March 13 through May 1 from 9:30-11 a.m. (eight weeks at $108 per person); Tuesdays, May 15 through June 19 from 9:30-11 a.m. (six weeks at $80 per person). Join nationally certified instructor Mary Jane Kasliner for this class designed for students with some yoga experience. Pre-registration and fee required.
• Miss Melissa’s Aardvarks, Thursdays, April 5 through June 7 from 9:30-10:15 a.m. and Thursdays, April 5 through June 7 from 10:30-11:15 a.m. Sing and dance with youngsters age 6 months to 5 years during this early childhood development class. The cost is $160 per parent/child pair plus $40 materials fee. The cost of a second child is $110; $70 per additional sibling. Pre-registration required.
• To Dye For: Indigo Shibori Workshop, April 7 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Discover the beauty of shibori during this hands-on workshop led by Kate Eggleston. The cost is $45 per person plus a $5 material fee; pre-registration is required.
• Climb Time, April 7 from 1-5 p.m. Try the Monmouth County Park System’s 25-foot-tall portable climbing wall. Climbers must be 42 inches or taller and age 8 or older (under 18 with adult). Free.
• Shibori Sampler, Wednesdays, April 11 through May 16 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Create a sampler of nine blocks showcasing a variety of Japanese resist dye techniques. Class includes all materials. The cost is $135 per person; pre-registration is required.
• My First Bird Feeder, April 28 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Create a bird feeder and learn about the backyard birds it will attract. Open to ages 7-12 with adult. The cost is $20 per kit; pre-registration is required.
• Spring Wildflower Hike, May 4 from 10-11 a.m. Look for short-lived flowers that emerge in spring during this moderate hike. Open to ages 12 and up, under 18 with adult. The cost is $5 per person; pre-registration is required.
• Clayton Park Open House, May 12 from 9 a.m. to noon. Enjoy the Monmouth County Park System’s portable climbing wall and crafts during this open house. Free.
• Basket Duo, May 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Make one 8×8 inch and one 4×4 inch basket. The cost is $40 per person plus a $35 materials fee; pre-registration is required.
For more information and to register for a program, visit www.MonmouthCountyParks.com or call 732-842-4000, ext. 1. For individuals with a hearing impairment, the TTY/TDD number is 711.
