Location: Sparta Library
Cost: $65
Length of Program: 8 Fridays January 20 - March 9
Instructor: Heather Bivona

Ages 1 - 3 and a parent.  Each class is bursting with imaginary animals and stories capturing the child's imagination.  Parents will be activily working with their children and benefiting as well.

A1. 11:15 - 12:00

Location: Babythoven, 276 Route 206 (Corner of Tamarack Rd)
Cost: $120.00
Length of Program: 12 Weeks, Jan 20 - Mar 24

Musical enrichment for toddlers ages 1 - 4 years old.  Before childrens can speak, they utter sounds and hum tunes.  Before they can walk, they have the innate ability to create rhythm.  You and your child will be exposed to a wide array of musical instruments, songs, movement exercises, finger plays and so much more.

A1. Fridays 10:00 - 10:45
A2. Saturdays 10:30 - 11:15

Location: Grand Jete' Academie of Dance, Netcong
Cost: $80.00
Length of Program: 8 weeks January 17 - March 6
Instructor: Joanne Rameriez

Ballet Tap and TumblingChildren ages 3 - 4 learn beginning ballet, tap and tumbling.  Children should bring ballet and tap shoes and wear a leotard and tights.  Parents are expected to stay at the studio, but will not participate in the class.

A1. Tue 9:30 - 10:30 Ages 3 - 4
A2. Wed 9:30 - 10:30 Ages 3 - 4
A3. Sat 9:30 - 10:30 Ages 3 - 4

Location: Sparta Library
Cost: $65.00
Length of Program: 8 Fridays Jan 20 - March 9
Instructor: Patty Pimley

Ages 2 & 3 with a parent.  Cultivate your child's imagination while together you create fun, interesting and unique projects.  Wear comfortable clothes as some projects tend to be messy.  Patty Pimley is Back to teach this fun class!

A1. 9:30 - 10:15
A2. 10:15 - 11:00

Location: Sparta Library
Cost: $65.00
Length of Program: 8 Tuesdays Jan 17 - Mar 7
Instructor: Diana Byrne

Broaden your child's experiences through group and individual activities and join others in a playful yet socially structured atmosphere outside the home.  Bring a snack.

A1. 9:30 - 10:15
A2. 10:20 - 11:05
A3. 11:15 - 12:00
A4. 1:15 - 2:00

Location: Sparta Library
Cost: $65
Length of Program: 8 Fridays Jan 20 - March 9
Instructor: Heather Bivona

Ages 3 - 12 months and a parent.  Experience all the wonderful benefits of yoga while bonding with your baby.

A1. 9:30 - 10:15

Location: Babythoven, 276 Route 206 (corner of Tamarack Road)
Cost: $120.00
Length of Program: 12 Saturdays, Jan 21 - Mar 24

Children ages 5 - 7 and their parents use song, dance, and the use of an assortment of musical instruments to promote musical creativity.  Music has been shown to enhance a child's verbal, mathmatical and concentration skills.  Come enjoy the fun while watching your child grow in music.  Class size is limited.

A1. Saturdays 11:30 - 12:15

Location: Grand Jete' Academie of Dance, Netcong
Cost: $80.00
Length of Program: 8 weeks January 17 - March 6
Instructor: Joanne Ramierz

    Ballet and Tap 

Children ages 5 - 6 will learn beginning ballet and tap dance skills.  Children should bring ballet and tap shoes and wear a leotard and tights.

A1. Ages 4 - 5 Tuesdays 10:30 - 11:30
A2. Ages 4 - 5 Wednesdays 10:30 - 11:30
A3. Ages 5 - 6 Mondays 4:00 - 5:00
A4. Ages 5 - 6 Tuesdays 4:00 - 5:00
A5. Ages 5 - 6 Saturdays 10:30 - 11:30

Location: Sparta Library
Cost: $65
Length of Program: 8 Thursdays Jan 19 - March 8
Instructor: Heather Bivona

Ages 4 - 6.  Yoga is a wonderful way for children to increase their self-awareness, build their self-esteem and strengthen their bodies.

A1. 1:30 - 2:15

Location: Sparta Library
Cost: $65.00
Length of Program: 8 Fridays Jan 20 - Mar 9
Instructor: Patty Pimley

Ages 4 - 6.  Capture your child's love for animals in this fun, entertaining program.  Each week your child will learn about a different animal through a story and a craft.

A1. 11:15 - 12:00
A2. 1:15 - 2:00

Location: Sparta Library
Cost: $65
Length of Program: 8 Wednesdays Jan 18 - March 7
Instructor: Keri Fleming

Ages 4 - 6.  Come on in and see what's cooking!  Your child will have a blast creating edible delights. 

A1. 9:30 - 10:15
A2. 10:15 - 11:00
A3. 11:00 - 11:45
A4. 1:15 - 2:00

Location: Sparta Lanes
Cost: $60
Length of Program: 8 Wednesdays Jan 18 - Mar 7
Instructor: Sparta Lanes

An introductory program designed to help preschoolers develope motor skills and coordination while learning to bowl.  May sign up with up to 3 friends.

A1. Wed 1:00 - 2:00

Location: Isshinryu Traditional Karate Do, 106 Route 183, Stanhope
Cost: $60.00
Length of Program: 8 Wednesdays Jan 18 - Mar 7
Instructor: Sensi Scott La Pelusa

The benefits of training include not only being able to protect yourself, but also being physically fit and self confident.  Movements follow natural body movements.  Everyone learns at a different speed and there is no pressure to advance further than your own ability allows.

A1. 5 - 8 years 6:00 - 6:45
A2. 8 - 12 Year olds 6:45 - 7:30

Location: Sparta Library Lower Level
Cost: $65
Length of Program: 8 Mondays Jan 23 - March 12
Instructor: Heather Bivona

Yoga is a wonderful way to increase self-awareness, build self-esteem and strenghten your body.  Students will learn poses that stretch and strenghten while promoting balance, coordination and the

A1. Ages 6 - 8 4:30 - 5:15
A2. Ages 9 - 12 5:30 - 6:15
A3. Ages 13 - 18 6:30 - 7:15

Location: Grand Jete Academie of Dance
Cost: $80.00
Length of Program: 8 weeks January 17 - March 6
Instructor: Joanne Ramirez

Ballet Or Tap and Jazz Children ages 7 - 9 will learn basic ballet or tap and jazz dance.  Children should bring appropriate shoes and wear leotoard and tights to class.

A1. 7 - 9 year old Beginner Tap/Jazz Mon 5:00 - 6:00
A2. 7 - 9 year old Beginner Ballet Tue 5:00 - 6:00
A3. 7 - 9 year old Advanced Beginner Tap/Jazz Wed 5:00 - 6:00

Location: Byram, Stanhope and Netcong gymnasiums
Cost: $115 for Byram, Stanhope and Netcong residents
Length of Program: Nov - Mid-March
Instructor: Volunteer Coaches

Recreation Basketball

Click here for Registration form

Recreation Basketball is for all children in Byram, Stanhope and Netcong.  Practices may be held in Byram Stanhope or Netcong Gymnasiums.  Games may be played in local schools or nearby Sussex County Schools or Community Centers.  Grades 5 - 8 are separated into girls and boys teams and begin play in November.  Grades 2 - 4 may be mixed teams.  Grades 3 - 4 begin play in December.  Grade 2 begins play in January

Volunteer coaches and assistants are needed to make this a successful program.  Volunteers should fill out a registration form (located on the top of the page when you click on Parks and Recreation) as well as the players.  Volunteers will be required to be fingerprinted for a background security check and take a Rutgers SAFETY coaches education class.  Information on these processes is available in the Recreation Office.  The cost of fingerprinting and the coaches class is covered by participant fees.

A1. Grade 2
A2. Grade 3
A3. Grade 4
A4. Grade 5
A5. Grade 6
A6. Grade 7 - 8

Location: CO Johnson Field House
Cost: Free
Length of Program: 3rd Friday of each month
Instructor: Lenape Valley Municipal Alliance

Grades 10 - college and adults are welcome to come and perform or just listen to bands, small groups and individuals perfoming music, poetry or other art forms on the 3rd Friday night of the month in a drug, alcohol and tobacco free environment.  This is a free program.  Contact Joe Mankin @ 862-268-4946 if you would like to perform.  Sponsored by the Lenape Valley Municipal Alliance.

Location: Isshinryu Traditional Karate Do, 106 Main Street, Stanhope
Cost: $60.00
Length of Program: 8 Wednesdays Jan 18 - 7
Instructor: Sensi Scott LaPelusa

The benefits of training include not only being able to protect yourself, but also being physically fit and self confident.  Movements follow natural body movements, stressing kicks and punches, profeciency with both hands and feet, snap punches and snap kicks, blocks and other techniques.  Everyone learns at a different speed and there is no pressure to advance further than your own ability allows.

A1. 12 - 18 year olds 7:30 - 8:30

Location: Byram Intermediate School
Cost: $5.00 per dance
Length of Program: 7:00 - 9:00 pm

Byram, Stanhope and Netcong students in grade 6 - 8 are invited on the 3rd Friday of each month to dance to the DJ.  Dances are held in the all-purpose room of the Intermediate School Oct, Nov, Feb and April Intermediate School.  $5.00 will be collected at the door.  Refreshments are sold.  Permisssions slips are passed out in school and are required for entry.

Location: Grand Jete' Academie of Dance, Netcong
Cost: $80.00
Length of Program: 8 Mon OR Thursdays January 19 - March 12
Instructor: Joanne Ramirez

     Hip Hop & Jazz, Tap Or Lyrical Dance

Hip hop dances like break dancing and pop-and-lock are popular dances for teens and kids, and dance lessons can be beneficial for self esteem, making friends, and having fun. 

A1. Ages 10 - 12 Beginner Jazz and Hip Hop Thursdays 4:00 - 5:00 pm
A2. Ages 10 - 12 Beginner Tap Thursdays 5:00 - 6:00 pm
A3. Ages 13 & Over Lyrical Mondays 7:00 - 7:45 pm

Location: Byram Municipal Building Courtroom
Cost: $5.00 for 2012
Length of Program: Mondays 7:00 - 9:00 pm, Saturdays 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Instructor: Tina Stopa

    Quilting

Bring your own sewing machine and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow quilters.  Projects are selected at previous months meeting.   Project supply lists are available from facilitator after registration.  4th Monday of the month and usually 3rd Saturday of the month.

A1. Mondays Jan 26, Feb 27, Mar 26, April 23, May 21
A2. Saturdays Jan 21, Feb 27, Mar 17, Apr 21, May 19

Location: Stanhope School Gymnasium
Cost: $5.00 per per night OR $25 per month
Length of Program: 8:00- 9:30 pm
Instructor: Gary Humphries

    Men's Basketball

Men play pick up games. No games when schools are closed, during concerts or other special school events.  Some dates change.   Talk to Facilitator for exact dates and locations that month.

A1. Tues & Thurs Oct
A2. Tues & Thurs Nov
A3. Tue & Thurs Dec
A4. Tue & Thurs Jan
A5. Tue & Thurs Feb
A6. Tue & Thurs March

Location: RDA Fitness Center
Cost: $60
Length of Program: 8 Tuesdays Jan 17 - Mar 6

Strenghten and tone your core while increasing flexibility.  Classs includes resistance activities, yoga poses and floor work.  Bring a yoga mat or large beach towel to use on the floor.

A1. Tues 5:30 - 6:30

Location: RDA Fitness Center
Cost: $60.00
Length of Program: 8 Mondays Jan 23 - 12
Instructor: Kylan Anderson

               Yoga

Women and men may join to improve flexibility, increase strength and truly relax.  Cultivate focus, balance and peace of mind.  Bring a mat or beach towel to use on the floor. 

A1. 6:30 - 7:30

Location: RDA Fitness
Cost: $60
Length of Program: 8 weeks Jan 19 - Mar 10
Instructor: Linda Cirillo (evenings) Gigi Schroeder (mornings)

 Exercise, dance and enjoy movement by joining the latest exercise experience.  Zumba ia popular fitness program inspired by Latin dance.  "Zumba" comes from a Columbian word that means to move fast and have fun.  Using upbeat Latin music together with cardiovascular exercise, Zumba is aerobic dancing that is great fun and easy to learn.

A1. Thursdays 6:00 - 7:00 pm
A2. Saturdays 9:30 - 10:30 am

Location: Byram Municipal Building Council Room
Cost: $35 for Byram residents. $45 for everyone else
Length of Program: 6:30 - 9:30 pm
Instructor: Janet Meisner

This class is required of all volunteer coaches who plan on coaching or assisting with youth sport programs. The class addresses the issue of liability for coaches and other topics associated with coaching children's youth sport programs.  All coaches are also required to be fingerprinted for a background security check.  Coaches coaching in Byram Schools must take a free on-line Concussion Class.

To sign up, fill out the registration portion of the Registration and Medical form on the Parks and Rec page of the Township website and mail or bring to the Recreation office at the Township Hall.

A1. Wed March 28