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Registration is open for Sweet Samantha cake/cupcake/cookie decorating classes in Spring 2026 at the Chisholm Community Center (100 South Springfield Avenue), in partnership with the Springfield Recreation Department. Cake/Cupcake/Cookie Decorating Thursdays, April 23, 2026-June 11, 2026 * * No class on Thursday, May 21, 2026 4:30-5:30 pm Ages 5-13 $315 per child To register, email samilynn9@aol.com Venmo payment to @ sweet-samantha View project pictures at www.sweet-samant

Learn to ice skate this Spring! In collaboration with Springfield Recreation Department, Union Sports Arena is excited to offer another 6 weeks of indoor ice skating lessons for Springfield children ages 4-17 on Wednesdays 4/15/26-5/20/26, from 3:45-4:45 pm. Lessons are held at Union Sports Arena (2441-A Route 22 West). The cost is $140 per child. There are no make-ups. Register and pay online directly with Union Sports Arena at https://tinyurl.com/Spring1Skate2026 . Question

Indoor golf classes taught by TGA Junior Golf, in partnership with the Springfield Recreation Department, continue this Spring! What: Small-group golf classes, all equipment provided, individual instruction Who: Ages 6-12 Where: Chisholm Community Center (Lee Adler Memorial Gymnasium) When: Tuesdays 4/21/26-6/16/26 No Class: Tuesday 6/2/26 Time: 5:00-6:00 pm Cost: $190 per child (plus $30 registration fee for 1st time TGA Junior Golf players) How: Click here to regis

The Springfield Recreation Department's April 2026 calendar for the 55+ community includes: a variety of games such as poker, dominos, rummikub, and puzzles; computer lab; indoor open-play pickleball (free annual registration required); "Shape Up with Liz" and "Forever Fit with Betsy" exercise classes (free annual registration required); fitness room open on weekdays from 9:00 am-8:00 pm (free annual registration required); Union Health Department "Exercise, Moves, & Music"

Prices are increasing on Friday, April 3, 2026, for USA Sport Group spring classes and camps in Springfield, in partnership with the Springfield Recreation Department! Beat the late fee, register now and save! Sports programs for ages 1 to adult include: tennis, soccer, t-ball, flag football, multi-sports, dance & cheer, parent & me, and more! Register online at https://usasportgroup.com/orgs/993 Parent & Me Multi-Sports Saturdays starting April 18, 2026 Ages 2-3.5 @ 9:00-9:4

Science Wonders Workshop is back in Spring 2026! Children ages 2-5 (with caregivers) and children ages 6-9 (drop off) are invited to join Science Wonders Workshop at the Chisholm Community Center, in partnership with the Springfield Recreation Department. We'll explore a new science topic each week with experiments and crafts, story time, sensory bins, and other age-appropriate activities. Science Wonders Workshop is held on Saturdays 3/28, 4/11, 4/18, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/30, a

Register for the next session of Acting Classes at the Chisholm Community Center, taught by Party Maniacs in partnership with the Springfield Recreation Department! Classes begin next week! Details are below: WHO: Ages 9-14 WHEN: Fridays 3/27/26-5/1/26 TIME: 4:00-5:00 pm WHERE: Chisholm Community Center (100 South Springfield Avenue) COST: $180 WHAT: Learn acting techniques; play games to better your skills; learn theatre terms and vocabulary; match emotion to movement;

Register your children for Spring Break school's out camps! The Springfield Recreation Department and partners Sweet Samantha and Kiddies Kaleidoscope are offering the following camps at the Chisholm Community Center (100 South Springfield Avenue): SWEET SAMANTHA Ramen Noodle Illusion Cake Decorating Fun Children will learn how to make a batch of rolled buttercream, pipe with buttercream, create and texture a ramen noodle illusion cake, make realistic toppings (shrimp, eggs,

The Springfield Recreation Department's adult cornhole league is returning in Spring 2026! Details are below. You may register online on Community Pass at https://register.communitypass.net/springfield with a Visa, Mastercard, or Discover. WHAT: Fun and competitive cornhole league for intermediate to advanced players. Returning and new players welcome! HOW: Weekly tournaments WHO: Springfield residents ages 18+ TEAMS: Pick your own team of two players (team must remain the sa

Springfield Recreation Department's popular Chisholm Playground Camp is now enrolling campers for Summer 2026 online on Community Pass at https://register.communitypass.net/springfield Operating at Chisholm Park and the Chisholm Community Center, Chisholm Playground Camp features eight unique weeks from Monday, June 22, 2026-Friday, August 14, 2026, with a full schedule of activities from 8:30 am-12:30 pm! Camp is available to residents and non-residents entering Pre-K throug

It may not feel like summer just yet… but sunshine season is coming fast! Membership registration is open for the Springfield Community Pool, operated by the Summit Area YMCA! Register at www.thesay.org/scp We have some exciting upgrades and brand-new additions happening this year: NEW 9-Hole Mini Golf Course! Members can enjoy mini golf:• Weekends• Weekdays after 4:00 PMA fun new way for families to spend even more time together at the pool! Gym Transformation – Now a Game

Zumba with Amy Lauren continues this Spring! Classes for adults are held on Wednesdays at 7:00-8:00 pm at the Chisholm Community Center (2nd floor fitness studio), in partnership with the Springfield Recreation Department. The cost is $10 per class and water is included. Questions? Contact Amy Lauren at slayinwithamy@gmail.com or on Instagram at www.instagram.com/slayinwithamy

The Springfield Recreation Department’s March 2026 calendar for the 55+ community includes: a variety of games such as poker, dominos, rummikub, and puzzles; computer lab; indoor open-play pickleball (free annual registration required); “Shape Up with Liz” weekly exercise classes (free annual registration required); fitness room open on weekdays from 9:00 am-8:00 pm (free annual registration required); “Art With Andrea” creating eyeglass holders and necklaces (RSVP); RWJ Bar

Registration is open for the Spring 2026 session of public speaking classes for kids with Party Maniacs, in partnership with the Springfield Recreation Department! Ages 7-14 are invited to join Scott from Party Maniacs at the Chisholm Community Center (100 South Springfield Avenue) on six Thursdays (4/9/26-5/14/26) at 4:00-5:00 pm. Learn self confidence, self esteem, valuable communication skills, proper eye contact and body language, how to captivate an audience, and the ski

Register for the Reading Enrichment Program this Spring with Party Maniacs, in partnership with the Springfield Recreation Department! K-2nd graders are invited to choose up to three sessions at the Chisholm Community Center (100 South Springfield Avenue) for six weeks: Session #1: Wednesdays 3/4/26-4/15/26 (no class 4/1) @ 4:30-5:30 pm Session #2: Thursdays 3/5/26-4/16/26 (no class 4/2) @ 4:30-5:30 pm Benefits include: small group size (4 children max); taught by a certi

Ages 9-14, join Sweet Samantha's Ella for six weeks of crochet classes for beginners and advanced students this Spring! Beginners, learn the basics of crocheting and how to make a scarf! Advanced students, learn how to create an ear warmer headband with a twist in the front, and a small side bag! Classes are hosted by the Springfield Recreation Department and held at the Chisholm Community Center (100 South Springfield Avenue, Springfield). Thursdays, March 5, 2026-April 16,

Keep your children active when school is off on Presidents' Day this month! The Springfield Recreation Department and our partners Sweet Samantha and Kiddies Kaleidoscope are offering the following camps at the Chisholm Community Center (100 South Springfield Avenue): SWEET SAMANTHA Capybara Cake Decorating Fun Children will learn how to make a batch of Swiss-style buttercream, work with fondant and rolled buttercream, create a cake and a cupcake in a capybara theme, and more

The Springfield Recreation Department's February 2026 calendar for the 55+ community includes: a variety of games such as poker, dominos, rummikub, and puzzles; computer lab; indoor open-play pickleball (free annual registration required); "Shape Up with Liz" weekly exercise classes (free annual registration required); fitness room open on weekdays from 9:00 am-8:00 pm (free annual registration required); movie day with hot dogs (RSVP); TJD Sports Academy "Feel Good Flow Danc

Springfield NJ Youth Baseball League (SNJBL) youth baseball registration is open for Pre-K through grade 8 in Spring 2026. For registration details, visit: Pre-K & K: https://springfieldnjbaseballleague.sportngin.com/register/form/400037114 1st-8th: https://springfieldnjbaseballleague.sportngin.com/register/form/489660853 Questions? Email springfieldjrbaseballleague@gmail.com

Chisholm Playground Camp staff planning has begun for Summer 2026! Do you or someone you know want to work as a camp counselor? The Springfield Recreation Department is now accepting online applications for summer jobs at Chisholm Playground Camp. Instructions and online application are available at www.springfield-nj.us/departments/recreation/employment . The application deadline is Friday, February 20, 2026. Questions? Contact Brendan O'Reilly, Assistant Director of Recrea