Recreation Programs & How to Register for Them

Montgomery Recreation serves a variety of ages and provides programs and activities of interest to our residents. The Montgomery Township Newsletter can provide you with our current offerings.

We now offers On-line Registration through Community Pass. Follow link below and select "Montgomery" from the drop down box of town names. The first time you use Community Pass, it will require you to set up a user name and password (please store this info safely). You will set up a simple profile for each member of your family. Once you are registered in the system, it will automatically list which programs are currently available to any member of your family by their age and sex.

On-line registration currently requires payment by credit card for registration costs. Please be advised that the current convenience rate for credit card payments is 2.99% of your total transaction.

MONTGOMERY ON-LINE REGISTRATION - new!

If you prefer just to fill in and print out a form and mail or bring in with payment, please click on ' registration' in menu on left and go to link at bottom of page that opens. You will not be guaranteed a spot until the registration form and payment are received. This page will also give you further rules and guidelines on program registration.

Below are descriptions of the various services, in alphabetically order, provided through the Recreation Department & Committee:

Community School
Our Community School provides educational, health and well-being classes as well as classes in music and the arts. We run sessions in the Fall, Winter and Spring, and sessions can vary in length from a few days to eight to ten weeks. All of our Community School classes are self-sustaining and all participants pay a fee for participation.

Coordination with Independent Sports Leagues, Township-Owned Sports Fields
Wondering if a game or other park event is on or called due to wet conditions? Montgomery Recreation sports fields and park statuses are updated on our hotline, at (800) 731-8412. Updates are made by 3pm, Mon-Fri. Weekend conditions are determined by the wise discretion of the league facilitators.

The following is a list of independent sport league organizations. Montgomery Recreation does NOT run these programs, but does coordinate some twp. field use and other aspects with the organizers. This contact info is subject to change.

The Montgomery Township Food Pantry
The Food Pantry is organized under the Recreation Department at Otto Kaufman Community Center. It is open to all Montgomery Township residents who are experiencing temporary financial hardships and having difficulty making ends meet. The pantry is managed by the Montgomery Township Community Resource Manager Denise Crowley. She is responsible for connecting people in need in our community with resources available through the County and other organizations.

The Food Pantry is located on the Senior Center side of the Otto Kaufman Center and operates by appointment only.

To make use of the Montgomery Township Food Pantry, an appointment is needed for an initial visit with the Food Pantry Manager. You must bring proof that you live in Montgomery and documentation of your income and expenses. (While there is no income eligibility, there is an income verification process.) When you come in for the appointment, the manager will help you complete some forms, make copies of your documentation and will explain how to use the pantry. The pantry operates by appointment only to protect individuals' privacy.

Food and non-food grocery items are provided by a very caring and generous community. Donations of food, non-food grocery items and funds are needed on a regular basis. Donations to the Montgomery Township Food Pantry are deductible in accordance with §170 of the Internal Revenue Code.

Volunteers assist throughout the year to help sort donations, stock the pantry shelves, and assist with special program support. If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out the Food Pantry Volunteer Form, also found under Forms on this website.

Food Pantry visits, volunteers, and donations are by appointment only to protect the privacy of Pantry clients.

For more information you may call or email Denise Crowley at (609) 466-1054 or dcrowley@twp.montgomery.nj.us.

Senior Citizens
We are located at the Otto Kaufman Community Center-356 Skillman Rd, Skillman, NJ 08558. We welcome new members 60+ years. No dues are collected; attend as many times a week as you wish. The Center is open Mon-Fri, 9am-1pm, for Somerset County-run activities & bus transportation. However, the building remains open for use until 4:30pm. Hot lunch is served for a suggested donation of $1.50. Manager Denise Crowley sets up lunches & activities. To add or cancel a lunch, you must call (609) 466-0846 by 10:30 am with 24-hour notice

To register for the Senior Center, please contact Denise Crowley at 609-466-0846. Transportation to the center is now handled by Somerset County Transportation - (908) 231-7115 or 1-800-246-0527. 24-hour notice for pick-ups & cancellations is required.The Montgomery Senior Center is operated through a partnership between Montgomery Township and the Somerset County Office on Aging.

Click here for the Somerset County Office on Aging.

Summer Camp Program
We provide an extensive Summer Camp Program at a nominal fee. We offer Pre- and Post-Camp hours to working parents. Our Summer Camps are self-sustaining, and provide a balance of activities from trips, games, crafts, sports, awards, camp-outs, dances, barbecues and much more. Details can be found in the spring township newsletters.

Swim Team & Instruction Information
The Marlins Swim Team meets in the new high school pool from October to February. See the September issue of the Recreation Newsletter for further info. If you have any swimming or pool related questions, please contact Cory Delgado at CDelgado@mtsd.k12.nj.us

Township Events
There are many programs that the Recreation Department offers that are free to all residents; they include: a Halloween Program, Turkey Trot, Holiday Sing-a-long, and many more. See our newsletter for current details or call (609) 466-3023 or stop in the Otto Kaufman Community Center at 356 Skillman Rd, Skillman.

Therapeutic Recreation Services
The Montgomery Recreation Department has a cooperative agreement with the Somerset County Park Commission’s Therapeutic Recreation (TR) Department to provide recreation and leisure opportunities for children and adults who have a developmental disability. By providing a variety of social, cultural, artistic, culinary, sports, fitness, community outings, horticulture, and special events throughout the year, individuals can recreate year round. Programs are adapted to meet the participants’ needs. The TR department also conducts a summer camp for children who have a learning disability or Aspergers Syndrome.

The goal of the Therapeutic Recreation department is to promote an active leisure lifestyle that improves social, physical, cognitive and emotional functioning and enhances participants’ abilities. For more information or to inquire about eligibility, call the Therapeutic Recreation Department at 908-526-5650. You can visit their website at www.somersetcountyparks.org (look for most recent brochure). The TR department is located under programs.

The Future
We would like to continue to provide the Township with exciting, innovating and quality programs. We welcome suggestions and volunteers.

For Recreation Committee Members see Roster of Appointments

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