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(609) 883-2900
2 Jake Garzio Drive
Ewing, NJ 08628
Ewing, NJ 08628
Recreation Happenings Spring 2025
Ewing Recreation Department Announces New Registration Software, Summer Programs, and Seasonal Pool Information.
The Ewing Recreation Department is transitioning to CivicRec for all program registrations, replacing CommunityPass. Residents must now use CivicRec to register for programs at ewingnj.org/RecRegistration. Instructions will be sent through CommunityPass before it is officially phased out.
The department is also accepting applications for summer staff positions, including day camp counselors, teen travel camp counselors, pool desk and concession stand staff at ESCC and Hollowbrook pools, Moody Park Basketball League scorekeepers, and maintenance workers. Those interested in lifeguarding should contact American Pools at
Early payment discounts are available for summer programs. A 5 percent discount will be applied to payments made by April 18 for the Summer Day Camp or Teen Travel Camp. A $25 early payment discount is also available for seasonal pool system passes and day camp registration.
The Ewing Recreation Summer Day Camp will run from June 30 to August 22 for children in first through fifth grade. The camp is held on the grounds of the Ewing Senior & Community Center, with Fisher Middle School serving as the rain location. Camp hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Early drop-off is available from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., and late pick-up is available from 4:30 to 6 p.m.
The Teen Travel Camp, open to students in grades six through eight, will run from June 30 to August 15. Participants will travel four days per week and spend one day in Ewing. Campers can also participate in the Summer Day Camp during weeks when the travel program is not in session. Online registration is required at ewingnj.org/RecRegistration.
The Moody Park Summer Basketball League is now accepting registrations for boys in grades three through nine. The registration deadline is May 21, and the season begins Monday, June 2. More information is available at moodyparkbb.com. Registration is available at ewingnj.org/RecRegistration.
Ewing’s Community Pool System offers two locations for seasonal members and daily visitors. Hollowbrook Pool, located at 320 Hollowbrook Drive, will open for weekends and Memorial Day starting Saturday, May 24. On Saturdays, the pool will be available for private parties from 1 to 5 p.m. and open to the public from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday through Friday operating hours will be noon to 8 p.m. Event scheduling inquiries should be sent to Raquel at
The ESCC Pool will open on weekends and Memorial Day starting Saturday, May 25. Both pools will open full-time on Monday, June 17, from noon to 8 p.m. Evaluations for swim lessons will take place on Saturday, June 14, with limited space available. Senior Swim and Senior Water Aerobics will begin on Monday, June 16, with seniors required to register at the Senior Office.
The Shelly Dearden Basketball Camp will be held at Ewing High School from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for students in grades four through eight. The camp will be directed by Shelly Dearden and assisted by staff members and players. Daily sessions will include skill development, drills, three-on-three and full-court games, competitions, daily prizes, guest speakers, and an end-of-camp championship. The cost is $95 and includes a camp T-shirt. Registration is available at ewingnj.org/RecRegistration.
Picnic area permits are now available for John Watson Park on Upper Ferry Road, Higgs Park on Summerset Street, and Betor Park behind the municipal building. The ESCC camp picnic area will be closed for the season. To reserve a date, email Nancy at
For more information on these or other programs, contact the Ewing Recreation Office at (609) 883-1776 or visit ewingnj.org/communityaffairs. The office is located at the Hollowbrook Community Center and is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.