2013 Summer Employment & CIT Opportunities Brookside Beach Staff – Looking for lifeguards, concession help and front gate.  For application click here Counselor in Training- Volunteer opportunities. For application click here  New Afternoon Camp Program at Brookside Beach June 24 – 7/31 (choose weekly sessions or all 6 weeks) 1-3pm, Mon/Tues/Wed afternoons Due to the July 4th holiday Session 2 will be offered on Mon/Tues/Thurs Rain or shine, in inclement weather activities held in the Elementary School Beach Membership Discount, + additional savings if registered before 6/1 WEEKLY THEMES *Surf’s Up, Beach Party Blast* * Wild West* *Pirates of the Caribbean* *Games Galore* *Super Hero Week* *Zany Olympic Games* For children entering 3rd – 6th grade under the direction of Lori Dent, Recreation Director & Beach Director/Certified Teacher, Stephanie Mercogliano, Themed weeks, swimming, boating, arts-n-crafts, ultimate Frisbee, capture the flag, parachute games, scavenger hunts, Wiffle ball tournaments, volleyball, baggo and time to cool off with water activities at the Beach. Add experienced staff & weekly themes listed above, it’s a recipe for a fun time in the sun! Space is limited, early registration before 6/1 is strongly recommended. Registration for Beach member’s before 6/1 is $40 wk. per child, after 6/1 is $50 wk. per child. Reg. for Non Beach member’s before 6/1 is $50 wk. per child, after 6/1 is $60 per wk. per child. Camp Reg. for Beach Members click here Camp Reg. for Non-Beach Members click here                               Brookside Beach is the place to be this summer! Come and see our new facility improvements. A fantastic way to enjoy a summer filled with special events and family activities for all ages.  Become a member and save! Beach Membership affords patrons discounted rates on swim team membership, group party beach rental, weekly activities, contest events and more!  The Beach is located at 16 West Main Street. Many new programs, activities and services have been added to Brookside Beach. Fees have been restructured to make membership an affordable option for our residents whether purchasing an individual, couple or a small or large family membership.   Beach membership on sale now, register before June 1st and save, use the beach buddy discount and save even more!     Payment & Registration should be mailed to the Recreation Dept., badges will only be distributed at the beach upon first visit. Beach badges will be checked at the gate every day or daily passes distributed. Reminder our Beach water is tested on a weekly basis. Click here for all fees & hours of operation related to Brookside Beach Click here for Beach Membership registration form Click here for Swim Lesson registration form Click here for Swim Team registration form Click here for the 2013 Swim Meet ScheduleClick here  Click here for Brookside Beach Small Fry Program Click here for Brooksdie Beach Canteen Night 7/8, 6-8pm click here for Brookside Beach Canteen Laser Tag Night 7/22, 6-9pm click here for Brookside Beach Squirt Tag Event 7/22 5-6pm Click here for Group Parties/Camp/or Event Registration   BROOKSIDE BEACH NEW OPERATING HOURS/FEES/PROGAMS & COMMUNITY EVENTS The Beach will open with a Grand Opening Beach party Sat. May 25, and will operate weekends only 6/1 & 6/2, 6/8 & 6/9, & 6/15 & 6/16 from 12:00pm-5:00pm* (*Will extend if weather is nice or beach crowded) Official season opens Friday 6/21 and will remain open 7 days a week 11:30am-6:30pm until 9/2. Resident fee’s before 6/1; Family of 3 or more $275; after 6/1 $300. Couple or Parent/Child fee before 6/1 $200; after 6/1 $225, Single before 6/1 $125, after 6/1 $150. Sr. Couple (62 +) $100, Sr. Single (62 +) $55. Swim Team Membership; Beach Member’s $110 per swimmer, $50 for 3rd swimmer, $275 family max. New Swim Lesson Clinics July & August.  For complete information and registration on all beach programming, click on links above.   Have a party at Brookside Beach, we offer group party rental and food package discounts. Brookside Beach offers: • Sandy Beach for Family Recreation                              •Trained Staff and Certified Lifeguard Coverage • Weekly Scheduled Water Quality Checks                      •Plenty of Parking, Restrooms/changing areas • Snack Stand sells hot/cold food/drinks/desserts            •New sound system so patrons can enjoy music • Separate Lap and Swim Team areas                             •Picnic Area, Volleyball,Tetherball, Horse Shoes            • Family Recreation Areas include                                   •Paddle Boat rentals   • Game Cards, and Game Boards available                      •Beach membership open and close party • Outdoor Movie Nights, 6/28, 7/31 & 9/14                     •Organized contests and ad-hoc games, arts-n-         music & activities start at 8pm movie at dusk                 crafts and activities for all age groups   If would like to get involved with planning events and activities, please join the “Friends of Brookside Beach Committee,” by contacting the Township Recreation Commission or Recreation Director Lori Dent.                    A SNEAK PEEK AT OTHER NEW PROGRAMS COMING TO BROOKSIDE BEACH  THIS SUMMER     Brookside Beach Small Fry Club – for 5 & 6 yr. olds, directed by our Beach Director & Certified Teacher.  Children will enjoy arts-n-crafts, games, dinosaur digs, teddy bear picnic, water play & more!  Three week session is offered on Mon. & Wed. mornings 10am-11am starting July 8 - July 24.  Beach Members $60 per child, Non-members $75 per child. Piggy back this program with our new Learn to Swim Program at 11:15am, the same dates as the Small Fry Club! To Register Click here Swim Lessons – New Learn to Swim Program.  A Three week program is offered every Mon. & Wed. morning from 11:15am – 11:45am starting July 8 – July 24.  Afternoon and or private lessons upon request.  Beach Members $60 per child, Non-members $75 per child. To register click here   Brookside Beach Canteen Night for students entering 6th – 9th grade, Monday, July 8th from 6-8pm.   Swimming, music, organized games, activities, Baggo & Volleyball tournaments and more!  Refreshment stand will be open! $10 Entry fee.  To Register Click here    KIDS YOU'RE NOT GOINT TO WANT TO MISS OUR WATER/SQUIRTS & LASER TAG EVENT AT BROOKSIDE BEACH THIS SUMMER COMPLETE WITH INFLATABLE CITY!!!     BROOKSIDE BEACH CANTEEN LASER TAG NIGHT Monday, July 22ND 6-9PM, Sponsored by Mendham & Chester Township Recreation & The Mendham-Chester Municipal Alliance. For students entering 6th – 8th grade from the Mendham’s and the Chester’s. Laser Tag on the Beach, complete with an inflatable city. Come enjoy laser tag, music and a bonfire at Brookside Beach. Registration fee is $40 per person. Space is limited to the first 60, PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! For registration click here BROOKSIDE BEACH SQUIRT TAG EVENT Monday, July 22ND 5-6PM, Sponsored by Mendham Township Recreation for children ages 5-10 years old.  Come enjoy the beach for the afternoon & top it off with our squirt tag event from 5-6pm. Space is limited PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! Registration fee is $15.00, click here for registration.   BROOKSIDE BEACH FAMILY MOVIE NIGHTS PLANNED  SAT., JUNE 28TH FROM 8-10PM Other Movie Nights planned:  Wednesday, July 31 & Saturday, September 14th.  All Movies are family friendly and will be announced once week prior to Movie Date PACK UP YOUR CHAIRS & BLANKETS AND JOIN US FOR AN EVENING OF FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!  The Recreation Department is kicking off the Fall with a family Movie Night on Saturday, June 28th.  The snack bar will be  open to serve hot dogs/hamburgers, mac & cheese, popcorn, refreshments and desserts.  Enjoy some great music before the movie which will start at dusk.  Other popular activities for children at Brookside Beach If you are not a beach member email ldent@mendhamtownship.org to get on the weekly announcement list to receive emails each week for exact times and activities. Organized Volleyball with the Brookside Beach staff      Arts-n-crafts and activities                    Congratulations go to the 2012 Mendham Swim Team! Coached by Caitlyn Eskeland and Abby Emerson!  In August, the team sent 10 swimmers to complete in the New Jersey Regional Lake League Trials and Finals.  Despite Mendham being one of the smaller teams, the results were impressive!  Not only did 4 swimmers qualify to return for the Finals placing in the top eight, but every swimmer saw significant improvements in their times in more than one event.  There was much to celebrate at the team’s end –of-the season pasta dinner and much to look forward to for next season.  A big thanks to our terrific coaches, Caitlyn and Abby and to the many parent volunteers who contributed to another wonderful season!   Join the Swim Team!  Membership fee is $110 per swimmer/ $50 for third swimmer, family max $275.00.  Non-Members fee is $135/pp, after 2 paid registrations, $75/pp, $325 family max.  Click on link above to register.  Practices start end of June and have historically taken place at 1pm.  Meets are usually Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings.