General Information
Phone Numbers
973-857-4830
Fax: 973-857-4828
Emergencies: Dial 911
Location
880 Bloomfield Ave,
Verona,
NJ
07044

Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30am - 4:30pm
Weather Hotline
(973) 857-5418
Staff Info.

David Rowbotham,
Director of Community Services
drowbotham@veronanj.org

Mike McMahon,
Recreation Supervisor
mmcmahon@veronanj.org

Summer Children’s Programs

Summer Playground Programs

Verona's Recreation Summer Playground Programs are a safe and fun way for children to spend the summer season and meet and play with new and old friends. The staff is trained to provide creative and quality age-appropriate activities and act as a positive role model to all children enrolled in the program. Children will develop socially and physically through experiences that encourage teamwork, good sportsmanship, skill development and self-confidence. We are excited to offer five playground programs this summer for children ranging from 4 years old thru 8th grade. All programs are five weeks. Download the summer playground flyer here.

Registrations opens: April 11th
You can register online via CommunityPass or in-person at the Verona Community Center

Registration fee: $300 for five week program
All programs will run from Monday, June 23rd through Friday, July 25th, Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 3:00pm.

REC-LOT Program Pre K (Brookdale School)
REC-Park - Grades 1-2 (Lanning Ave School)
Elementary Zone  Grades 3-4 (F.N. Brown School)
Junior Adventure  Grades 5-6 (H.B.W. Middle School) 
Summer Adventure Grades 7-8 (Verona High School) 

Summer Playground Program Information

REC-LOT: BROOKDALE SCHOOL: DROP OFF WILL BE OUTSIDE THE GYM, IN THE REAR OF THE BUILDING.

For children turning 4 years old by 10/1/2025. This program is for preschoolers and children entering kindergarten in September of 2025. When registering for this program you must present a birth certificate and a copy of your child’s immunization records from a physician stating that your child is current on all immunizations and free from contagious disease (Immunization record). You are able to register online for this program. Once online registration is completed, please bring a copy of your child's birth certificate and immunization records to the Verona Community Center by 6/2/25. Shows and entertainment will be available with additional registration for this specific playground program. Details to follow once registration is complete.

REC-PARK: LANING SCHOOL: DROP OFF WILL RETURN TO GYM ENTRANCE.

For children going into 1st& 2nd Grade in September of 2025. REC-PARK will utilize the gym, multi-purpose room and have access to the grass field and playground. This program is a safe and fun way for the children of Verona to spend their summer days with age-appropriate activities, games and crafts. Shows and entertainment will be available with additional registration for this specific playground program. Details to follow once registration is complete. 

*ELEMENTARY ZONE: F.N. BROWN SCHOOL: DROP OFF WILL RETURN TO SIDE ENTRANCE OF BUILDING- SIDE OPPOSITE THE DRIVEWAY.

For children going into 3rd& 4th Grade in September of 2025.  This program will return to F.N. Brown School and utilize an indoor activities room, gymnasium and outside play area. Staff will instruct and supervise a variety of creative and age-appropriate activities, games and crafts.  

*JUNIOR ADVENTURE: H.B.W. MIDDLE SCHOOL: DROP OFF WILL BE AT SIDE GYM ENTRANCE- BEHIND CHASE BANK, NOT IN FRONT OF SCHOOL.

For children entering 5th& 6th Grade in September of 2025. This program will return to H.B.W. Middle School for a full day.  Staff will instruct and supervise a variety of creative and age-appropriate activities, games and crafts.  

*SUMMER ADVENTURE: V.H.S.: DROP OFF WILL RETURN TO FRONT CIRCLE AT SIGN-IN TABLE.

For children entering 7th& 8th grade in the fall of 2025.  Staff will instruct and supervise a variety of creative and age-appropriate activities, games and crafts.  

*Children registered in Elementary Zone, Junior & Summer Adventure may be registered for optional off-site trips and weekly trips to the Verona Community Pool.  A complete list of trips for Elementary Zone, Junior Adventure & Summer Adventure will be available on April 24th These trips are NOT included in the price of the program and do have an additional cost per trip. Please review the list of available optional trips before registration opens Tuesday, May 6th.      

We are looking forward to an exciting and fun summer camp season!



Summer Recreation Programs

Details coming soon



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Sign-Up and Register for Recreation Programs 
ONLINE RECREATION REGISTRATION