2026 Summer Recreation Camp Application

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DUE: 5/16/2026

VALUE: $675.00

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The Borough of Riverdale is offering a 5-week Summer Recreation Camp for children entering 1st through 6th grade in the fall of 2026. The camp will run from June 22, 2026, to July 24, 2026, excluding July 3, 2026, and will operate daily from 9:00am to 3:00pm at the Riverdale Senior Community Center. The program includes various activities, trips, and events, as detailed in the provided calendar. Registration opens on April 6, 2026, and closes on May 16, 2026, or when the maximum headcount is reached.

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--- Document: 2026 Summer Recreation Camp Application Document ---
 
 
Application for Summer Recreation 
2026 Summer Recreation Camp 
Borough of Riverdale 
91 Newark Pompton Turnpike 
Riverdale, New Jersey 07457 
t: 973-835-4060 f: 973-835-8723 
scolella@riverdalenj.gov 
 
 
 
 
PARENT INFORMATION 
 
 
PARENT 
Name: 
Phone: 
Address: 
City/State: 
Cell: 
Email: 
Work: 
Emergency Contact: 
Phone: 
 
2026 SUMMER RECREATION CAMP DESCRIPTION 
The 2026 Borough of Riverdale Summer Recreation Camp will run from Monday, June 22, 2026 through Friday, July 24, 2026. Camp 
will not be in session on Friday, July 3, 2026. The camp runs daily from 9:00am – 3:00pm at the Riverdale Senior Community Center. 
The information packet supplied with this application contains the Discipline Policy, Activity Listing, a Waiver to Walk Home 
permission form, and the 2026 Summer Rec Calendar. Please note that the calendar is subject to change prior to the start of the 
program. For any questions regarding camp registration, please contact Stephanie Colella at Borough Hall. (973) 835-4060. 
 
REGISTRATION / PAYMENT INFORMATION 
 
Registration Opens:  Monday, April 6, 2026 
 
First Payment:    $250.00    by APRIL 17, 2026 (to secure registration) 
Second Payment:   $250.00   by MAY 15, 2026 
FINAL PAYMENT:   TBD     by JUNE 1, 2026 
 
The final payment amount will be available on or before May 15, 2026 after registration, enrollees, programs, and final 
costs are confirmed. For your information: The fee for the 5-week program in 2025 was $675.00 per child. 
The first payment (online or in-person) & completed application MUST be returned to Borough Hall to secure registration. 
 
 
Permission and Liability Statement: By signing my name below, I do hereby agree to forever refrain from making claims or bringing 
suit against the Borough of Riverdale, the Riverdale Recreation Department or any of their agents, servants, or employees and do 
further release and hold harmless the Borough of Riverdale, the Riverdale Recreation Department, or any of their agents, servants, or 
employees on account of any and all claims, demands, damages, costs, loss of services, expenses, pain and suffering or personal 
injury arising out of any act or omission whether negligent or not while any child or ward is participating in any activity sponsored by 
the Riverdale Recreation Department. I further agree that my child or ward must comply with the rules of the activity and that any 
violation may result in his or her expulsion from the program. I also realize and agree that I am liable for any damage caused by my 
child. 
 
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 Printed Name        Signature          Date 


 
 
Application for Summer Recreation 
2026 Summer Recreation Camp 
Borough of Riverdale 
91 Newark Pompton Turnpike 
Riverdale, New Jersey 07457 
t: 973-835-4060 f: 973-835-8723 
scolella@riverdalenj.gov 
 
 
 
 
CHILD INFORMATION 
 
Child’s Name:   __________________________  Birth Date: ____________  Age: _____  Grade Fall 2026:  ________ 
 Shirt Size (circle one):   Youth: Small / Medium / Large    Adult: Small / Medium / Large / X-Large 
 Medical Issues / Allergies / Medications: ________________________________________________________________ 
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Child’s Name:   __________________________  Birth Date: ____________  Age: _____  Grade Fall 2026:  ________ 
 Shirt Size (circle one):   Youth: Small / Medium / Large    Adult: Small / Medium / Large / X-Large 
 Medical Issues / Allergies / Medications: ________________________________________________________________ 
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Child’s Name:   __________________________  Birth Date: ____________  Age: _____  Grade Fall 2026:  ________ 
 Shirt Size (circle one):   Youth: Small / Medium / Large    Adult: Small / Medium / Large / X-Large 
 Medical Issues / Allergies / Medications: ________________________________________________________________ 
 
 
 
 
   NUMBER OR CHILDREN ENROLLED:   _______  
 
   DOCUMENTATION Submitted:       Discipline Policy    Waiver to Walk Home 
 
 
 
 PAYMENT 1:  Amount:  _________   CASH   CHECK# ________ DATE:  ______________ 
 
 
 PAYMENT 2:  Amount:  _________   CASH   CHECK# ________ DATE:  ______________ 
 
 
 FINAL:      Amount:  _________   CASH   CHECK# ________ DATE:  ______________ 
 
*** OFFICE USE ONLY *** 


2026 SUMMER 
RECREATION 
 
 
For children entering 1st – 6th grade in Fall ’26 – Full Time 
$250 (per child) due APRIL 17, 2026  
to reserve your child’s spot 
Registration forms are available online at 
www.riverdalenj.gov 
 
Summer Rec dates for 2026 will be June 22 – July 24, 
9:00am – 3:00pm at the Riverdale Community Center 
Questions, email Stephanie Colella at 
scolella@riverdalenj.gov 
 
REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE MAY 16 UNLESS MAX HEADCOUNT IS 
REACHED EARLIER.  LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE. 
This is not a school sponsored program 


2026 SUMMER REC CALENDAR 
 (Daily activities subject to change, you will be informed of scheduling changes) 
 
 
  MONDAY 
 
 
   TUESDAY  
 
 WEDNESDAY 
 
  THURSDAY  
 
     FRIDAY 
June 22 
WELCOME TO 
SUMMER  
RECREATION 
Ice Cream Truck Visit 
June 23 
 
REC DAY 
TIE-DYE SHIRTS 
Ice Cream Truck Visit 
June 24 
BOWLING 
Holiday Bowl, Oakland 
 
Bus Departs: 12:00 PM 
Bus Returns: 2:30PM 
June 25 
REC DAY 
Seeing Eye Dogs 
9:30 AM 
Ice Cream Truck Visit 
June 26 
REC DAY 
First Responders Day 
Get to meet your local First 
Responders and learn about 
their service to Riverdale 
June 29 
 
Jack’s Petting Zoo 
 
On-site activity  
Starts 9:30am 
June 30 
REC DAY 
Seeing Eye Dogs 
(rain date) 
Ice Cream Truck Visit 
July 1  
BOWLING 
Holiday Bowl, Oakland 
 
Bus Departs: 12:00 PM 
Bus Returns: 2:30 PM 
July 2 
 
REC DAY 
Ice Cream Truck Visit 
July 3 
NO REC TODAY 
 
July 6 
Monster Mini Golf 
Fairfield 
 
Bus Departs: 9:30 AM 
Bus Returns: 12:30 PM 
July 7 
 
REC DAY 
Ice Cream Truck Visit 
July 8 
BOWLING 
Holiday Bowl, Oakland 
 
Bus Departs: 12:00 PM 
Bus Returns: 2:30 PM 
July 9   REC DAY 
Halloween In July 
Wear your favorite Halloween 
costume / Orange & Black – 
Activities All Day! 
Ice Cream Truck Visit 
July 10 
 
INDOOR MOVIE DAY 
 
On-Site Activity 
Starts 9:30 AM 
July 13 
FUNPLEX 
East Hanover 
 
Bus Departs: 9:15 AM 
Bus Returns: 2:30 PM 
July 14 
 
REC DAY 
Ice Cream Truck Visit 
July 15 
BOWLING 
Holiday Bowl, Oakland 
 
Bus Departs: 12:00 PM 
Bus Returns: 2:30 PM 
July 16 
 
REC DAY 
Ice Cream Truck Visit 
July 17  
NJ BATTLE ZONE 
Wayne 
 
 
Bus Departs: 9:15 AM 
Bus Returns: 12:30 PM
July 20 
TRAMPOLINE 
SKY ZONE, Wayne 
 
Bus Departs: 11:30 AM 
Bus Returns: 2:30 PM 
July 21 
 
REC DAY 
Ice Cream Truck Visit 
July 22 
BOWLING 
Holiday Bowl, Oakland 
 
Bus Departs: 12:00 PM  
Bus Returns: 2:30 PM 
July 23 
 
REC DAY 
Ice Cream Truck Visit 
July 24 
LAST DAY OF REC! 
BBQ, INFLATABLES & LOTS 
OF FUN!! Wear swimsuit 
under clothes & bring towel 
Ice Cream Truck Visit 


Riverdale Summer Recreation 2026 
Bowling Trips:  NO SANDALS ALLOWED. Socks & Sneakers are required on this day; however, bowling shoes 
are required for any sneaker without a white sole.   There is a snack stand at the bowling alley, but we will eat 
lunch before we go. If you would like to send your child with a few extra dollars for a small purchase – this is 
optional. The limited menu that they can purchase from will be sent out in a separate email.  There are arcade 
games and little toy dispensing machines at the bowling alley – Summer Rec Staff are NOT responsible for any 
purchases your child makes while at the bowling alley. 
Ice Skating:  Your child will need to wear socks (preferably long socks like soccer socks) on this day and will
either want to wear pants or bring pants to pull on over their shorts. Think “warm” for the ice so send gloves 
and maybe a hat and a sweatshirt/jacket.  You can send a bike helmet.   
Movie Day:  There is NO SNACK STAND open at the movies.  They are given popcorn and a drink.  We
will be going to see Elemental.  We will eat lunch upon returning from the movies – please keep in mind 
your child may not want a large lunch after eating popcorn at the movies. 
DEFY Trampoline Park: If you have not been to DEFY (formally Rockin’ Jump in 2023) yet,
you will need to go to their website and fill out a waiver. Socks are included in our price.  
We will eat lunch upon return.  
Miniature Golf:  Willowbrook Golf has vending machines and a small ice cream freezer style vending
area.  We will eat lunch upon returning to the Community Center.    
Funplex:  This is an indoor game and ride facility. Your child can bring a bagged lunch or
purchase lunch at the snack stand; however, prices are higher like amusement park pricing so 
please be sure to send your child with enough money.  A $5 Fun Card for the arcade is 
included with our ticket purchase so your child will have “arcade money”.  We DO NOT do the 
water park portion of Funplex. 
LAST DAY OF REC BBQ:  There will be Hamburgers and Hot Dogs served on this day.  If your child does not
like either of these, please send a bag lunch.  There will also be inflatables and wet activities – children should 
wear their swimsuit under their clothes on this day and bring a towel! 


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Riverdale Summer Recreation 2026 
Discipline Policy 
The Camp Staff will do their best to create a safe and enjoyable environment for all 
camp participants. In order to do so, the cooperation of all participants is expected.  It is 
important that all Campers understand that inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated 
in order for everyone to be safe and have the best possible experience. 
Examples of unacceptable behavior include: 
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The failure to follow camp guidelines or to follow instructions that are given to
them by a camp counselor, supervisor or director. Leaving a program without
permission.
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Actions which endanger the health or safety of the Camper or others.
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Disrupting a program or refusing to participate in activities. Campers must
demonstrate good sportsmanship at all times while participating in activities.
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Bullying behavior will not be tolerated. Campers must behave respectfully to their
counselors and supervisors, as well as fellow campers.
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Stealing or damaging property.
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Fighting of any kind.
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Inappropriate physical contact such as hitting, punching, biting, spitting, pushing
and other forms of unwanted physical contact.
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The use of profanity, vulgarity, or obscenity.
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The use of illicit drugs, alcohol, or tobacco.
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Sexual conduct of any kind.
Discipline Procedures.  When a camper does not follow the behavior guidelines, we will 
take the following action steps as behavior problems progress: 
1. The first non-violent offense will result in a verbal reprimand.
2. The second non-violent offense will result in removal from the activity.
3. The third non-violent offense will result in parental notification and possible
suspension and/or removal from the program.
4. Any violent altercation will result in suspension for the day and/or removal from
the program. Removal from camp has, and will be, enforced.  Violence towards
others will not be tolerated
Riverdale Recreation reserves the right to suspend or expel any camper from the 
program who poses serious continual discipline problems, whether or not all of the 
steps in our discipline procedure have been completed. 
Refunds will not be issued for campers who have been removed from camp due to 
disciplinary problems. 


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Please review this policy and these expectations with your Camper before 
camp.  Please also remind your Campers that they should immediately talk to a 
counselor or any camp staff member if they experience bullying or are uncomfortable 
with any experiences at camp. 
I have read and understand the discipline procedure: 
Parent name (please print): 
Parent Signature: 
Date: 
Child(ren) name: 
Grade: 


Riverdale Recreation 2026 
WAIVER TO WALK HOME 
I __________________________________________________, the 
parent of _________________________________________________________, grant 
permission to allow my child to walk home from the Summer Recreation Day 
Program. I the undersigned agree(s) that we do jointly and severally indemnify and 
hold harmless the Borough of Riverdale, the Riverdale Recreation Department and 
or any of their agents, servants, or employees against liability stemming from my 
child/children walking home from the Summer Recreation Day Program referred to 
herein.  
Child’s Name 
Parent Signature ________________________________Date_____________