Programs for Middlesex Cty NJ residents

Need Income Assistance?


Somerset Community Action Partnership (SCAP)
Isaac L. Dorsey, Executive Director

is partnering with Who Is My Neighbor? Inc. to provide services to certain income eligible residents in Middlesex County.

Persons in Household
Yearly Income for Household
1
$13,000
2
$17,500
3
$22,000
4
$26,500
5
$31,000
6
$35,500
7
$40,000
8
$44,500

If you live in Middlesex County and your family income is no greater than as shown above, you may be eligible for:

· Free summer day camp for children age 8-12 in your household, and/or Leadership day camp for teens age 12-15.

· Cash assistance to prevent eviction, if you have a court eviction notice.

· Utility bill assistance, if you have a shut-off notice.

· Security deposit and rental assistance, if you have overcrowding or similar quality of life concerns.


Call Who Is My Neighbor? Inc. at 732-247-3700
to make an appointment. Located at 19 S. 2nd Ave. Highland Park, NJ 08904

Summer 2008

June and July Basketball Tournaments in NJ

www.jesuspeaceoutreach.org Basketball Tournament in Montgomery Park, Paterson, NJ
The Christ Streetball Tournament is 5 on 5 streetball megafest at Montgomery Park, Paterson NJ. Hosted by Bethel A.M.E Church starting at 7:00am Saturday June 7th 2008.


Upcoming WJC Sports Basketball Tournaments:
for more info: willie@wjcsports.com
www.wjcsports.com

Sovereign Bank of Rte 27 Basketball Challenge (13U Division)
Saturday, June 7 - 8
LIMITED SPACE STILL AVAILABLE
$300 Per team (reduced fee until 6/3) (minimum 3 games)
The Basketball Shooting Academy, Edison, NJ

5th Annual WJC Sports 3 on 3 Basketball Summer Classic - Kids
Saturday, June 21 (one day event)
$120 per team (maximum 4 players)
Boys and Girls Age groups: 10-11, 12-13, 14-15, 16-17
Competitive and Novice divisions - All Skill Levels Welcome
Free T-shirt to each participant
Trophy to each player on 1st and 2nd place teams
Warren Park Basketball Courts, Woodbridge, NJ

3rd Annual WJC Sports 3 on 3 Basketball Summer Classic - Adult
Saturday, July 12 (one day event)
$180 per team (maximum 4 players)
Men and Women age groups: 18 & over, 30 & over, 40 & over
Free T-shirt to each participant
Trophy to each player on 1st and 2nd place teams
Cash prize to champion teams
Warren Park Basketball Courts, Woodbridge, NJ

Please e-mail me if you'd like an application to any of the events. Please forward this information on to those you feel may be interested.

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parental concerns when choosing a summer camp

Here are some articles and important links related to summer camps, including internet safety and accreditation:

NCA Home PageCampQuestFor Camp RecommendationsMaking a Wise Choice What Do You and Your Child Want? Type of Camp Cost Size Location Programs & Activities Special Needs Identifying the CampsChoosing the Best Camp for Your Child. Article by the National Camp Association.
http://www.summercamp.org/guidance/pamphlet.html


Young People's Web Postings Worry Summer Camp Directors - New York ...Jun 22, 2006 ... Summer camp directors have a new scourge, ... Herb Swanson for The New York Times. Jessica Scott, a counselor, left, and Pam Cobb, www.nytimes.com/2006/06/22/technology/22camp.html

Parent Home » Camp Planner » Fun and Safety
Fun And Safety — ACA Camps Set the Standard
Why an ACA-Accredited Camp?
ACA Accreditation means that your child’s camp cares enough to undergo a thorough (up to 300 standards) review of its operation — from staff qualifications and training to emergency management. American Camp Association collaborates with experts from the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Red Cross, and other youth-serving agencies to assure that current practices at your child’s camp reflect the most up-to-date, research-based standards in camp operation. Camps and ACA form a partnership that promotes growth and fun in an environment committed to safety.

Summer Camps in Tri-State Area

Still looking for a place for your kids to go this summer? Here are some website resources for summer programs. This is informational and is not an endorsement of any program.

National:
http://www.summercamp.org/CampQuest/sub_sub_start.htmlCampQuest will help you find the best overnight camp for your child, at no cost to you. CampQuest makes it faster and easier to find overnight summer programs of all kinds, including: weight loss and fitness, sports, arts, academics, travel, adventure, special needs, community service


More than 80 percent of the YMCAs offer summer day camps! Most YMCA summer camps are co-ed, but some are just for boys or just for girls. YMCA camping programs vary by location. Ages often range from 7 to 17, with lengths of stay from as short as 3 days, to a week, two weeks, or four weeks. We suggest you visit the Web site links by state listed here, or phone those you may be interested in for specific details.
http://www.ymca.net/find_ymca_camps/

Boys & Girls Clubs Join Us After School & This Summer. http://www.bgca.org/


New Jersey
http://www.internaldrive.com/new-jersey/ tech camps on college campuses.

KidsCamps.com - New Jersey Camps, Summer Camps in New Jersey
New Jersey Camps, Summer Camps in New Jersey at KidsCamps.com - Internet's most comprehensive directory of summer camps, winter camps, and spring break . www.kidscamps.com/kc_dba/owa/kids_home?state=NJ


Summer Camps in New Jersey on the Camp Channel
Search for summer camps located in New Jersey on the Camp Channel. Select from day camps, travel, specialty, and residential summer camps.
www.campchannel.com/New-Jersey/index.shtml


Day Camps in New Jersey
Summer Day Camps in New Jersey, a CampPage Directory ... "We Grow Happy Campers" Co-ed summer day camp in Somerset, NJ, offering a full program.
www.daycamps.net/new_jersey.htm


Princeton Summer Camps Feature :: Princeton Online, Community ...
Princeton, New Jersey: Premier community Web site for Princeton, New Jersey, featuring content ... Princeton Online's Summer Camps and Activities - home
www.princetonol.com/summercamps/

NEW JERSEY PERFORMING ARTS-ACTING-DRAMA-THEATER SUMMER CAMP : NJ ...
Acting-Performing Arts-Musical Theater Arts Summer Camp in NJ featuring our Kids On Stage camp and Tween / Teen Specialty Summer Camps. www.njactors.org/summercamp.htm


New York

New York Summer Camps for Boys and Girls
CampPage directory of Summer Camps in New York. ... Each summer, New York Film Academy Summer Camps give hundreds of high school students an unforgettable. www.camppage.com/newyork.htm

New York Summer Camps and Summer Programs - SummerOnCampus.com ...
SummerOnCampus.com describes sports camps, art camps and academic summer programs and summer camps held on New York's college campuses. www.summeroncampus.com/

Summer Camps in New York State and Summer Programs in New York ...
SummerOnCampus.com- summer camp directory for sports, arts, academic summer programs and summer camps in New York, including overnight camps, day camps held. www.summeroncampus.com/main/LocationList.asp

American Camp Association, New York — Accredited Summer Camps, Day ...
The American Camp Association is a community of camp professionals and is dedicated to enriching the lives of children and adults through the camp. www.aca-ny.org/


KidsCamps.com - Summer Camps, Day Camps, Overnight Camps, Sports ...
KidsCamps.com is the Internet’s most comprehensive directory of summer camps, ... Western Association of Independent Camps. New York State Camp Directors. www.kidscamps.com/

SCOPE - Summer Camp Opportunities Provide an Edge: Camperships ...
SCOPE makes summer camp available and affordable to every child by funding accredited, not-for-profit camps with camperships for children in need. www.scope-ny.org/


Oasis Childrens Services - New York Summer Day Camp Programs for ...
Oasis Children's Services creates safe, enriching and accessible youth Sprograms for children including summer day camps and after school programs. www.oasischildren.com/


Film School and Acting School at New York Film Academy
The Film School and Acting School at the New York Film Academy is one of the most ... SUMMER FILM & ACTING CAMPS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS & TWEENS www.nyfa.com/


Young People's Web Postings Worry Summer Camp Directors - New York ...
Jun 22, 2006 ... Summer camp directors have a new scourge, ... Herb Swanson for The New York Times. Jessica Scott, a counselor, left, and Pam Cobb, www.nytimes.com/2006/06/22/technology/22camp.html

Juneteenth NJ: June 12 Family Day & June 14 Gospel Fest

Juneteenth NJ: Two events, Twice the fun
These events are open to the public.
http://www.juneteenthnj.com/


Youth & Family Fair
Thursday, June 12, 2008, 7 pm
Edison Job Corps Academy(in the Gymnasium)
500 Plainfield Avenue Edison NJ
This event is free.

Featuring:
Iwa L'ewa Heritage Dance Ensemble (African Dancers and Drummers)
Additional Performers: singers, Gospel, rappers
Keynote: Dr. Lenworth Gunther


Gospel Festival:
Saturday, June 14, 2008, 3:00 pm
New Hope Baptist Church
45 Hampton Street
Metuchen, NJ
This event will have an optional love offering.


Juneteenth NJ is a partnership between the National Educational Network Inc. (NENI) the NAACP Metuchen-Edison Area Branch, and the Middlesex Central Baptist Association.
The 2008 Juneteenth NJ program has been made possible in part by funds from the New Jersey State Council of the Arts /Department of State, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts: through a grant provided by the Middlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commission / Board of Chosen Freeholders. http://www.co.middlesex.nj.us/culturalheritage/

free “Rhythm & Blues By The Brook” Fest, Sat. 6/7 in Plainfield, NJ

Union County Presents “Rhythm & Blues By The Brook”Music Festival at Cedar Brook Park in Plainfield, June 7th
Few figures exerted greater influence over the music of the 1960s and 1970s than Isaac Hayes. On Saturday, June 7th, Hayes will take to the stage in Cedar Brook Park in Plainfield as part of the 9th annual “Rhythm & Blues by Brook” presented by the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders. The outdoor concert runs from 12 noon until 7 p.m. at Cedar Brook Park, located at Park and Pemberton Avenues in Plainfield.

Other key performers include the Harlem Gospel Choir and more.

Concert goers should bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit on and you can also bring a picnic lunch. A nearby food court will offer a ‘taste of spring’ for those who prefer to purchase a variety of satisfying dishes and beverages at reasonable prices.

Check out this press release for full details.

http://www.ucnj.org/news/0805rhythmblues.html