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Recreation Department

407 Joralemon Street
T (973) 450-3422
F (973) 450-5005
Hours: 8am - 4pm
bellrec@comcast.net

Announcement Recording
  • Voicemail (973) 450-3386
Seasonal Calendars
Current Leagues & Programs
Fall Bowling League at Brunswick Zone Art Workshop
  • Grades 1-4
Baseball and Softball Leagues
  • League Age Structures To Be Announced in February
  • Registration in January/li>
  • Coaches Needed
  • Play Will Commence in April
Cheerleading Clinic
  • Grades 1-8
Junior Basketball Leagues
  • Grades 3-8
  • Boys & Girls Teams
Junior Bucs Football Cheerleading
  • Girls Grades 3-8, Registration in June
Junior Bucs Travel Tackle Football
  • Boys Grades 5-8, Registration in June
  • Practices Begins in August
Junior Wrestling
  • Boys Ages 6-14
  • Novice & Suburban Travel League
Kindergym
  • Boy's & Girl's: Grades K-2
Pre-School Play Program
  • Register in January for September Sessions
  • Children Must Be 4 years old
  • Ready to Enter Kindergarten September
  • Fee Required
Camp Belleville
  • Open Late June - Early August
  • Monday-Friday 9am-3:30pm
  • Grades K-6 – Closed When Raining
  • Games, Activities, Arts & Crafts
  • Specific information available in May
Soccer
  • Boys & Girls in Grades 1-8
  • Registration Begins in June
  • Practices Begins in September
Summer Concerts
  • TBA
Tennis Lessons at High School
  • Twice a Week Late June - Early August, 10am-12pm
  • Boys & Girls ages 8-16
  • Specific information available in May
Touch Football
  • TBA

Recreation Department

Michael Wieners, Department Head

Important Information
  • Pre-Registration is required for all programs
  • Only Belleville Residents can participate
  • Birth Certificate and Proof of Residency must be produced
  • All programs are free of charge
  • Completed application must be signed by parent/guardian
  • There will be specific dates for each respective program to register; notices will be in schools, newspapers and WBHS station
Summer Sports Camps At Belleville High School With CC Sabathia and Brian Kelly
 
Belleville High School will serve as a host site for two upcoming summer sports camps, a football pro-camp and a baseball pro-camp,  with two outstanding athletes available for the boys and girls grades 1 - 8 who register:
 
-July 9th - Brian Kelly - Head Coach, University of Notre Dame Football
Register at Brian Kelly's website and please use code "Belleville" for 10% off!
 
- August 8th - CC Sabathia - Starting Pitcher, New York Yankees
Register at CC Sabathia's website and please use code "Belleville" for 10% off!
 
Each Camper Receives:

•     Opportunity to meet and interact with the professional
•     Expert instruction in the sport
•     Limited Edition Camp T-Shirt
•     Authentic Autograph
•     Team Photo with CC
•     Camper Goodie Bag
•     Opportunity to participate in contests and win prizes
 
 
Belleville Little League Travel Team

The 5th Annual Hoboken Memorial Day Tournament began last Friday night in the cold frigid rain and ended on Memorial Day under clear sunny skies with the Belleville 12U Travel Team claiming the champions' trophy. 

The Belleville squad, comprised of Belleville Little League players,went undefeated in the tournament beating West New York {13-3), Hoboken {6-5),North Bergen {9-1), and NJ Prospects in the final championship game {8-5). 

The Belleville squad included Julian Todd, Richie Luzzi,Jared Simmons,Josh Rodriguez,James Cruz,Bryan De Freites,Chris Amparo, Brian Vilmenay,Brian Stambaugh, Sebastian Alverio, and Angel Rivera. The coaching staff included  Manager David Del Gaudio,and Coaches Angelo Rodriguez and Mike Todd.

The Belleville team also won some tournament events including Fastest Base Runner (Brian Vilmenay) and the Tug-a-War (Julian Todd, Sebastian Alverio, Angel Rivera, Brian Stambaugh,and Brian Vilmenay).  The Tournament MVP Award went to Richie Luzzi. 

The Hoboken Little League hosted the tournament and all the children were ecstatic to play on their beautiful field with the New York skyline rising up beyond center field.  It was Belleville's first appearance in the Hoboken tournament and the players and coaches are extremely proud to bring this trophy back to their hometown!
Professional Development Workshop Butterflies in the Classroom & Butterfly Tent Safari

 Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr., Essex County Executive and the Board of Chosen Freeholders invite you to participate in a Professional Development Workshop Butterflies in the Classroom for Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade Educators on Wednesday, July 10, 2013. Full scholarships are available for Essex County Urban Aid District teachers. Space is limited and advance registration is required.

Participate in the Butterfly Tent Safari at the Essex County Environmental Center from July 13, 2013 through July 27, 2013, featuring live butterflies and butterfly-themed programming for all ages. Open tent hours are from Monday through Friday from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM and Saturdays on July 13, 20, and 27 from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM. $2.00 suggested donation will go to the Essex County Parks Foundation.

View Professional Development Workshop Butterflies Flyer

View Butterfly Tent Safari Flyer
Nature Explorers Summer Camp

 Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr., Essex County Executive and the Board of Chosen Freeholders invite Children in Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade to Participate in Nature Explorers Summer Camp 2013 at Essex County Environmental Center. There are programs for children entering Pre-K to 4th grade. Re-registration and advance payment is required. Please make checks payable to "Essex County Parks System". Cash and money orders are also accepted. All camps run Monday through Friday and begin promptly at 1:00 PM. View registration flyer and form below.
Energy Education Programs

 Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr., Essex County Executive  And the Board of Chosen Freeholders Invite You to Participate in Energy Education Programs! All programs include access time in our new Energy Exhibits. Programs include Green Choice, This Green Home: Energy Conservation Choices, Science of Energy Lab, and Balancing Energy Needs with Real Life Issues - A Town Meeting.

For more information or to book a trip, please call (973)-228-8776. Grant opportunities may be available; inquire within.