Welcome to the Ocean City Recreation Summer Programs page. You may browse by program category, Sports Camps, Basketball Leagues, Active Activities, Bayside Center Camps, Tennis, Golf and the Surf Chair program or just start scrolling down to check out all the programs listed at once!
We hope you find plenty to do this summer in Ocean City America’s Greatest Family Resort!
Many of the programs are popular and fill up quickly, so participants are encouraged to take a look at what’s available in advance and be ready to sign up on Saturday, May 3rd. Registration opens 9:00AM. Online registration will be through the new RecDesk system (ocnj.recdesk.com), and anybody can create an account there to manage program and event registrations, as well as Aquatic and Fitness Center memberships. In-person registration will be available at the Ocean City Community Center (1735 Simpson Avenue).
**CAMPS WILL BE ADDED AS INFORMATION IS MADE AVAILABLE**
MORNING SPORTS & RECREATION ACTIVITIES
An introductory program in which your child will play a variety of sports and games. Each week focuses on the main sport listed along with other fun playground games. Campers are encouraged to bring a daily drink and snack (peanut-free). Open to kids ages 7 to 12. They will run Monday through Friday 9:00am - 12:00pm weather permitting. Camps will be held at 18th & Haven avenue or otherwise noted. Camps are $100 per week, weeks denoted with a "+" may be subject to higher prices due to a scheduled field trip. Registration opens May 3rd at 9:00 AM
WEEK #1 – Soccer - (June 23rd - June 27th)
WEEK #2+ – Track & Field - (6th. St.) (June 30th - July 4th) *TRIP - Golf & Go-Karts
WEEK #3 – Street Hockey - (6th St.) (July 7th - July 11th) *Flyers Caravan Stops to Visit*
WEEK #4 – Basketball - (July 14th - July 18th)
WEEK #5 – Kickball & Playground Games - (July 21st - July 25th)
WEEK #6+ – Beach Activities - (July 28th - August 1st) *TRIP - Water Park (6th St. trip day)
WEEK #7 – Flag Football - (August 4th - August 8th) *Inflatables Day*
WEEK #8+ – Basketball (August 11th - August 15th) *TRIP - Bowling @ Island Bowl & Family Entertainment Center
(All Schedules are subject to change)
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To Find: Go to view account (bottom right box) - under Email Preferences choose Edit under the Option 1 primary contact section is the check box. This option will be used for communication due to cancellations or changes in time due to weather or other factors.
PLAYGROUND ACTIVITIES
A supervised program for children to play games and participate in arts & crafts. Tons of games, crafts, and a different theme for every week! Registration opens May 3rd at 9:00AM
AGES: 4 (by 6/23/25) to 8
DAYS: Monday - Friday (weather permitting)
TIME: 9 am - 12 noon
LOCATIONS: North, 8th, 15th, 34th & 52nd Street Playgrounds *unless otherwise noted*
COST: $100 per week
(The City reserves the right to close a playground due to lack of registration)
WEEK #1 – Shark Week (6/23 – 6/27)
WEEK #2 – Stars and Stripes (6/30 – 7/4)
WEEK #3 – Space (7/7 – 7/11)
WEEK #4 – Aloha (7/14 – 7/18)
WEEK #5 – Camping "Under The Stars" (7/21 – 7/25)
WEEK #6 – Ahoy Matey! (7/28 – 8/1)
WEEK #7 – Week of Champions (8/4 – 8/8)
WEEK #8 – Super Heroes (8/11 – 8/15) **North Street and 8th Street Playgrounds ONLY**
Beginning May 3rd 9:00AM
SANDY STICKS GIRLS FIELD HOCKEY CAMP
Sandy Sticks Field Hockey Camp offers an outstanding curriculum, designed to improve the skills of young players. Campers develop their skills in a supportive and inspirational atmosphere while being challenged daily to do their best. Campers are grouped by age and years of experience and coached by some of the best area coaches, collegiate players, current field hockey league officials, and top high school athletes. A low camper to coach ratio is one of the many positives at Sandy Sticks.
AGES: 8 – 12
DATE: July 7th – 11th
TIME: 8:30 am - 12:00 Noon
LOCATION: Tennesse Avenue Sports Complex
COST: $195.00
INFORMATION & PROGRAM WEBSITE: Danielle Souza - (317) 452-3581 or daniellecm1221@gmail.com
www.sandysticks.com - SIGN UP IS BY MAIL-IN REGISTRATION FORM FOUND AT THE WEBSITE
Campers will have the opportunity to learn about each aspect of Track & Field including: running, sprinting, jumping, and throwing. Each day includes training sessions and games for each event. Camp concludes with an official track meet, with prizes awarded to event winners!
AGES: 6-13 (up to 8th grades)
DATES: August 4th - 7th
TIME: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (Noon)
LOCATION: 6th & Atlantic Ave. (Carey Stadium)
COST: $130.00
INFORMATION: Tim Cook – 856-340-3474
Registrations opens May 1st at 9:00 AM
Register Here or ocnj.recdesk.com
coachcookoctf@gmail.com
The Ocean City Nor’easters are proud to be hosting summer camps in Ocean City NJ. The Nor’easters have prepared the curriculum and are ready to host the best soccer camps the shore area has seen. The Nor’easters are putting on a Mini Kickers program for players aged 4-7 to introduce them to soccer with fun games and a Half Day camp for players aged 7-14. The camps in the past have been seen as a fun way to get into soccer as well as a great way to get a lot of touches in a fun atmosphere for the more experienced players.
Soccer Camp
AGES: 4 - 7 yrs (Mini Kickers) 9am - 11am
COST: $ 120
AGES: 7 - 14 yrs (Half Day) 9am - 1pm
COST: $ 185
WEEK #1: June 23rd - June 27th
WEEK #2: June 30th - July 4th
WEEK #3: July 7th - July 11th
WEEK #4: July 14th - July 18th
WEEK #5: July 21st - July 25th
WEEK #6: July 28th - August 1st
LOCATION: 6th & Haven Ave. Complex
ONLINE REGISTRATION
INFORMATION: 609-432-8271
www.oceancityfc.com/camps
SURF CHAIR PROGRAM
Beach Accessible Wheelchairs
46th St & West Ave. Welcome Center
Hours: 9am- 5pm
Beach accessible program for mobility/limited individuals of all ages. Now “Surf Chairs” can provide an opportunity for everyone to enjoy the surf and sand. Must use from 46th St.pick up facility or have large vehicle to transport.
AVAILABILITY: Year Round (October - May need advanced notice to accommodate pick up/ drop off times)
RESERVATIONS STRONGLY SUGGESTED (Daily or 1 week maximum)
Reservations please call: 609-554-0352
SHUTTLE CHAIRS
Beach Accessible Wheelchairs (Surf Chairs) are located at the following life guard stations: 1st Street, 12th Street, 34th Street, 59th Street - All these locations have public restrooms)
These chairs are used for shuttling a person to your spot on the beach, transfer them to a regular chair, and returning the surf chair back the lifeguard station so another person can use. Once you are ready to leave the beach, you can bring the surf chair back from the lifeguard station to shuttle your person up and off the beach.
Shuttle chairs can only be used on that lifeguard station's beach i.e. you cannot use the chair to push a person 3 blocks down. Shuttle chairs must be returned quickly so others may use. There is no reservation needed for a shuttle chair. It is on a first come, first serve basis. You will need to have someone who can push the chair with the person in it. Lifeguards cannot push people to their spots.
Questions about the shuttle chair you can call 609-554-0352
HANDICAPPED BEACH ACCESS & RESTROOMS
Handicapped beach access is provided at Stenton Place, 1st, Pennlyn, 3rd, Park Place, 4th, Brighton Place, 5th, 6th, Music Pier, 11th -18th, 20th, 26th, 35th - 46th, 50th - 59th Streets.
Direct access at 23rd, 29th, 30th, 34th, 48th, 57th Streets and Morningside.
Accessible bathrooms are located on the Boardwalk at 1st, 6th, Moorlyn Terrace, and 12th Streets.
For further information, please call a Customer Care Representative at 609-399-6111,
Monday thru Friday 8:45 am - 4:30pm
REGISTRATION POLICY
All registration for activities are handled on a first come, first serve basis for residents and seasonal vacationers. Program announcements will be distributed through schools and at www.ocnj.us.
Any program requiring a deadline for registration will be noted on the program information flyer. A waiting list will be maintained for some programs. If an opening becomes available in a closed program that space will be offered to the first person on the waiting list.
The Ocean City Community Services Department and the Division of Recreation Programs reserves the right to cancel or make changes to any program due to lack of registration, inclement weather or reasons beyond our control. Programs, dates and times are subject to change due to the availability of facilities.
Program cancellation due to inclement weather will be posted online at www.ocnj.us or call (609) 525-9304.
The Division of Recreation insists that a child should never be left at an activity or program before the person in charge arrives to accept responsibility for that participant. It is the obligation of the parent or guardian to be aware of program schedule and times.
Acceptable methods of payment: Visa, MasterCard, Discover, cash or
checks payable to: “City of Ocean City.”
For more information on programs listed call the
Recreation Office at 609-525-9304.
Refund Policy – No refunds will be given after a program begins. Refunds will be approved only if the activity is canceled, or for medical reasons if the refund request is made in writing (3) days before the activity begins. A COPY OF YOUR RECEIPT SHOULD ACCOMPANY YOUR REQUEST
The City of Ocean City has set the following guidelines for registration fees for our Recreation and Aquatic & Fitness Center programs:
- In order to request a refund, a written email should be sent to VPuga@ocnj.us with a detailed explanation for the request. After the request has been made, the city will review and make a decision on its status.
- Refunds will only be made for canceled programs or medical reasons before the start of the program. Please provide a doctors note at the time of request.
- Any Covid related refunds will require a medical note, no at home test photos will be accepted
- Refunds will not be made for scheduling conflicts or dissatisfaction with program/team, etc.
The dollar amount will be prorated dependent on how much of the program/season has passed. Credit card payments will be returned to the card within 5-7 business days. Cash and check payments will be returned by check, which may take 2-3 weeks for processing.
The City of Ocean City reserves the right to waive this refund policy at its discretion at any time.
