Summertime Activities in AH

Written by Jack Archibald Thursday, 25 June 2009 00:02

Columns - Body Politic

It is hard to tell if summer is here.  Sure, the humidity is around but the sun is nowhere to be found.  One sure sign of summer is that our kids are hanging around the house and looking for something to do.  Fortunately, Atlantic Highlands is the type of town where a bike and a fishing pole can take kids a long way.

If the children aren't interested in fishing, then parents would be advised to check out the Atlantic Highlands summer recreation program.  Year in and year out, this program is easily the best bargain in town.  For less than $100, the recreation commission sponsors a summer camp for six weeks every Monday through Friday.  Last year, over 125 children

Participated in the camp which offered activities for children of all ages.  You may have to pay a late fee, but there is still time to sign up by calling borough hall and asking for the recreation committee.  While you doing that, ask about the other camps and clinics that will be hosted by the committee this summer.

For those kids that have to be near the water, the Atlantic Highlands Sailing Education Program is a great value.  The program teaches basic sailing skills to Bayshore youths from the ages of eight to seventeen. Classes are taught by US Sailing certified instructors using US Sailing's proven techniques.  Most of the classes are two week courses and interested students can sign up for several courses.  More information can be found at AHSEP web site www.ahsep.org but space is limited, so sign up quickly.  It is said that short of driving a car, there is nothing more thrilling for a kid than sailing a boat.

Finally, next week offers the event that everyone looks forward to in Atlantic Highlands.  It is the annual Fireman's Fair at the Harbor with bands, rides, food, and great fun.  Starting on Tuesday June 30 and running through the weekend, the fair offers something for all ages. There are games of chance, fireworks on July 2, food from participating restaurants, and the opportunity to meet with fellow residents and spend some time just catching up with them.

If your child is sitting around the house this summer, it won't be from lack of things to do. Through those great volunteer groups- Recreation, AHSEP, and the fireman-there is something for everyone this summer.  Time is of the essence because summer is upon us and these great offerings won't be available for long.

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