Ocean County Activities

Groups/Clubs:

Group: MOMS Club of Brick, NJ

Website: http://brickmoms.clubspaces.com/

Telephone: NA

Email: brickmomsclub@yahoo.com

Description: This chapter of the MOMS Club offers low or no cost activities for all age groups ranging from newborns and up. Activities such as days in the park, visits to farms, luncheons and more are scheduled. You must be living within zip codes 08723 or 08724 in order to join this chapter.

Cost: $28.00 Annual Dues

Parent/Children Classes:

Activity: Y Swim Lessons

Location: Ocean County YMCA

Website: www.ocymca.org

Address: 1088 West Whitty Road, Toms River, NJ 08755

Telephone: (732) 341-9622

Description: Swim lessons are offered for children of all ages, starting at age 6 months. Parent/child classes are offered for the youngest ages.

Cost: To register for classes, you must have at least a basic membership, which is $55.00 per year for newborns to age 5. With a basic membership, swim lessons are $133.00 for 10 weeks.

Activity: Parent/Child Classes

Location: Ocean County YMCA

Website: www.ocymca.org

Address: 1088 West Whitty Road, Toms River, NJ 08755

Telephone: (732) 341-9622

Description: The YMCA has a couple classes for Parents and their young children that help develop motor and social skill. The Me & My Shadow 2 Class (Walking - 2 years old) focuses on developing motor skills through creative movement, songs, finger plays, group games and obstacle course. The Me & My Shadow 3 (Ages 2 - 3) are for parents and children who still want to take a class together and participate in songs, finger plays, movement activities, games and simple crafts.

Cost: $55.00 with a basic membership

Activity: Gymboree Classes

Location: Gymboree Play and Music

Website: www.gymboreeclasses.com

Address: Pleasant Plaza, 1333 Rt. 9, Tom's River, NJ 08755

Telephone: (732) 349-7988

Description: Gymboree offers play and learn class, music class, art classes, sports classes, and family classes. Classes meet all throughout the week and broken into different age groups. There are open gym times as well for current members.

Cost: New Member Initiation Fee of $35.00 and costs from $69.00-$79.00 monthly per child per class.

Activity: Mother Goose and Mommy

Location: Program Room, Parks Administration Office

Website: www.co.ocean.nj.us/parks/parent%20&%20child%20fun.htm

Address: 1198 Bandon Road, Toms River, NJ 08753

Telephone: (877) 627-2757

Date/Time: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at 10:00 am

Description: You and your child will play along to a Nursery Rhyme book and act out the stories. Go up the hill with Jack and Jill, help Little Bo Peep find her sheep, sing, tell stories, and make crafts. For children ages 2.5-5 years.

Cost: $4.00 per adult and $4.00 per child

Activity: Mommy and Me Class

Location: Allaire Gymnastics

Website: http://allairegymnastics.com/

Address: 23 Hwy. 71, Taylor Ave, Manasquan, NJ 08736

Telephone: (732) 223-4060

Description: This one hour class is offered twice per week for ages 16 months - 3 years. Parents participate in this exercise and gymnastics class that encourages balance and motor skills.

Cost: $49.00 per month

Activity: Buddha Baby

Location: Om Baby Yoga

Website: www.ombabyyoga.com

Address: 726A Arnold Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742

Telephone: (732) 899-9642

Description: Buddha Baby is offered for infants that are 6 weeks to walking stage. Have fun with your baby and spend time with other moms as you do yoga.

Cost: $120.00 for 8 classes, $200.00 for 16 classes, or $18.00 per class for drop-ins

Story times:

Activity: Story time

Location: Lakewood Branch Library

Website: http://theoceancountylibrary.org

Address: 301 Lexington Avenue, Lakewood, NJ 08701

Telephone: (732) 363-1435

Date/Time: Tuesdays at 1:30 pm

Description: Preschool Story time for kids and their parents.

Cost: Free

Activity: Toddlerobics

Location: Lakewood Branch Library

Website: http://theoceancountylibrary.org

Address: 301 Lexington Avenue, Lakewood, NJ 08701

Telephone: (732) 363-1435

Date/Time: Thursdays at 10:00 am

Description: Story time is combined with active movements for 2-3 year olds and their parents.

Cost: Free

Activity: Baby Time

Location: Lakewood Branch Library

Website: http://theoceancountylibrary.org

Address: 301 Lexington Avenue, Lakewood, NJ 08701

Telephone: (732) 363-1435

Date/Time: Fridays at 9:30 am

Description: This class focuses on reading, music and rhyming for children under 23 months.

Cost: Free

Activity: Tiny Tales

Location: Manchester Branch Library

Website: http://theoceancountylibrary.org/Branches/MA/ma.htm

Address: 21 Colonial Dr., Manchester, NJ 08759

Telephone: (732) 657-7600

Date/Time: First and third Thursday of the month at 10:30 am

Description: Stories are read and puppets are used to entertain your 4-6 year old.

Cost: Free

Activity: Toddler Play

Location: Manchester Branch Library

Website: http://theoceancountylibrary.org/Branches/MA/ma.htm

Address: 21 Colonial Dr., Manchester, NJ 08759

Telephone: (732) 657-7600

Date/Time: First and third Wednesday of the month at 9:30 am and 10:30am

Description: Short stories, playtime, bubbles and more are all a part of this playtime for ages 1-3.

Cost: Free

Mom Rejuvenation Activities:

Activity: Prenatal Massage

Location: Holistic Health Spa

Website: http://holistichealthspanj.com/

Address: 1195 Airport Road, Lakewood, NJ 08701

Telephone: (732) 886-7721

Description: This massage seeks to relax the pregnant mom and relieve tightened muscles.

Cost: $55.00 for 60 minutes

Activity: Prenatal Massage

Location: The Mediterranean Spa

Website: www.themediterraneanspa.com

Address: 1114 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, NJ 08753

Telephone: (732) 240-9300

Description: This full body massage is designed for the health, circulation and well being of expectant mothers. Not recommended for the first trimester.

Cost: $85.00 for a 50 minute massage

Activity: Prenatal Yoga

Location: Om Baby Yoga

Website: www.ombabyyoga.com

Address: 726A Arnold Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742

Telephone: (732) 899-9642

Description: This yoga class seeks to alleviate the soreness, pressure, and discomforts of pregnancy.

Cost: $120.00 for 8 classes, $200.00 for 16 classes, or $18.00 per class for drop-ins

Miscellaneous:

Activity: Popcorn Park Zoo

Website: www.ahscares.org

Address: Humane Way at Lacey Road, Forked River, NJ 08731