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Summer Program Registration Information 2025


Summer Program registration is available on a first come, first served basis and will be conducted online.  You must have an account with the Clifton Recreation Department before registering.  If you do not have an account see information below for procedures.

You can complete your registration from home and pay by credit or debit card, or print out the registration form and make payment at City Hall using cash, check (made payable to Clifton Recreation) or money order.  Include your driver’s license number on all checks.  You will not be registered until payment is received.  Proof of residency (if paying resident rate) and current immunization records must be submitted for all participants registered in the summer program regardless of past participation in the program.  In addition, if this is your child's first summer participating you must submit a copy of your child’s birth certificate.  You may submit them by mail: 900 Clifton Avenue, Clifton, NJ 07013; by email: cliftonrec@cliftonnj.org; or by fax: 973-815-0599.  Registrations without these items will not be considered complete and your child will not be able to attend the summer programs.  

If you do not have access to a computer at home, you can come into the Recreation Department and use one of our computers.  Early registration is strongly recommended.   

How to set up a new account:
If you are creating an account on our website, for the first time, please complete the information for the parent first and then add any children.  After the account is created, it must be approved by the Recreation Department before you can register.  Once the account is approved, you will receive an email from us and you may then register for any programs that you are interested in. 

Summer 2025 Programs:

Summer Days in the Park is a daily program conducted outdoors as much as possible, with indoor space for rainy days and specific activities. Participants must be 5 as of October 1, 2024 through 13 as of October 1, 2024. Pre-registration is required.

A variety of activities will be conducted throughout the week, including optional trips, shows, and special events. The program will be conducted at two locations: School #3 - 365 Washington Ave. and School #16 - 755 Grove St. (available for residents and non-residents).

Future Leaders Program is a leadership training program for youth who have completed 9th grade or who are 15 years of age or older (available for Clifton residents only).  Pre-registration is required.

Children must meet age requirements listed by the first day of the program. The Clifton Recreation Department does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, national origin, age or disability to participate in our programs.

Summer Program Scholarships may be available for Clifton residents (only) for the 6-week Summer Program only, not for trips, special events, specialty camps or classes. If you are in need of assistance in paying for summer programs, please contact the Recreation Department for more information at (973) 470-5956. Request must be made by May 30, 2025. 

Request for Summer Aide: If you feel your child needs an aide to assist/shadow them at the summer programs, you must make a request through the Recreation Department. Request should be submitted no later than June 2nd.  At the time of request, you must submit a copy of your child’s I.E.P. Report (if you also have a 504 Plan please submit with your I.E.P.).  Assignments will be made based on a review of your child’s documents and results of an interview. This will help determine the best strategy to assist your child in having a memorable and safe summer.  After June 2nd we will contact you to set up an interview.  Once the summer program begins, aides cannot be hired.



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