Youth in Motion

Table of Contents

West Windsor Township Recreation Listing of Youth Sports and Activities ...... 3-18 Mercer County Community Park Youth Summer Activities ...... 19-20 West Windsor Girls Scouts ...... 21-24

West Windsor Boys Scouts ...... 25

West Windsor Bike and Pedestrian Alliance ...... 26-27

West Windsor Lacrosse Association ...... 28

West Windsor Little League ...... 29

West Windsor Travel Basketball Association ...... 30

West Windsor Tennis ...... 31

West Windsor Soccer ...... 32

West Windsor Football ...... 33

West Windsor School Athletics ...... 34

Princeton Rowing ...... 35

Youth in Motion

Wsst Windsor Township Youth Programs

Website: http://www.wwparks-recreation.com/

The West Windsor Township has a year long sports programs and enrichment activities for the youth during summer, fall and winter that promote good health, fun and wellness. Some of the activities the youth enjoy are basketball, baseball,soccer, lacrosse, golf, fencing, tennis, volleyball, adventure camps and swimming

The youth activities details are listed in the next few pages.

Mercer County Community College

Website http://www.mccc.edu/community_youth_sports.shtml

The mercer county Community college –West Windsor campus runs camps designed for young people between the ages of 6-15 during summer. Most camps are held five days a week from 9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. in the Physical Education building on the West Windsor campus of Mercer County Community College in Trenton, New Jersey. Optional swimming is available from 3 to 3:30 p.m. daily. Nine different camps full of variety and fun.

Summer Sports Camps

 Baseball Camp  Soccer Camp

 Basketball Camp  Softball Camp

 Field Hockey Camp (co-ed)  Speed, Agility, Quickness Camp  Golf Camp  Tennis Camp  Mountain Biking Camp

Swimming Pool

The general public along with Mercer County Community College students, faculty and staff are welcome to use MCCC's 25-yard heated swimming pool.

Community residents may sign up for pool memberships only, or use the pool as part of their annual Fitness Center membership. Pool memberships include singles, senior citizens and families of up to five people, as well as annual and semi-annual rates. Locker rooms and showers are available for use during the pool’s open hours. Handicapped locker rooms and bathroom facilities are located on the first floor. (Towels and locks are not provided.)

Recreational swim members may take part in the college’s exercise classes and recreational basketball and volleyball games. These activities are listed on the college calendar. Members are issued a card that must be presented for entrance to the pool area and for use of the locker rooms.

West Windsor Girls Scouts

Website http://www.gscsnj.org/index.php?s=volunteers&p=su_info&serviceUnitID=45

The West Windsor-Plainsboro Service Unit (WWP) Serves Girl Scouts in the West Windsor-Plainsboro Area. The members of this service units which comprise of service leader volunteers and girls scouts of different ages from 5 -18 called daises, brownies, juniors, seniors. They have several activities related to Healthy Eating, Healthy Living, and Going Green that earn them community service badges. As members of the Girl Scouts of Central & Southern NJ girls build courage, confidence, and character that make the communities a better place

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Earning Silver by Going Green

Three Girl Scout cadettes from Troop 70217 completed “Going Green in Our Daily Lives,” a year-long Silver award project. Ria Mittal, a freshman at High School North, and Pia Rizzo-Wittlin and Anisha Amurthur, both freshmen at High School South, are now Senior Girl Scouts.Their main hope is to have reached out and encouraged young children from ages 8 to 11 to maintain an “earth first” philosophy in all they do on a daily basis. “This impressionable age is our best hope for preventing further damage and maintaining the ecologic health and well-being of future planet earth and its inhabitants” says Rizzo-Wittlin.

In a three-part series of library workshops, each cadette addressed a different aspect of “Going Green.” Anisha Amurthur presented “Recycling Paper and Plastics,” a slide presentation. Her guest speaker, West Windsor Mayor Shing-Fu Hsueh, shared information about being eco-friendly. Amurthur also presented two videos about recycling and finished with an interactive game for the children to reinforce what they had just learned.

The second workshop organized by Pia Rizzo-Wittlin created earth-friendly greeting cards and envelopes. With numerous examples to choose from on a trifold poster, with a little imagination and vast array of miscellaneous items commonly found in any home, birthday, holiday, get well, and thank you notes were created by the children. Upon completion, each child was given an earth friendly theme patch and a brand new decorative box to take home to store reusable paper and notions for future card making.

The third workshop, organized by Ria Mittal, centered on learning how to read food labels, making wiser food choices, and eating more healthfully by choosing organic food, fruits, and vegetables. Mittal encouraged the support of local farmers and buying from farmers’ markets, using less fuel to deliver fruits and vegetables to our supermarkets.

When not involved in Girl Scout related activities, Amurthur plays violin for the High School Orchestra and studies Indian music. She is a member of the WW-P Girl Scouts FTC Robotics Team. Mittal is also a member of the robotics team. Rizzo-Wittlin plays for the High School South freshman soccer team.

“There are many grassroots efforts as well as large global corporations trying to raise ecologic mindfulness, but there are still significant number of inhabitants and corporations that are either oblivious or simply rejecting the idea of global warming and pollution as very real and damaging to the earth,” says Mittal.

“Our disposable society, gas fueled vehicle emissions, traditionally heated/cooled homes, methane gas production from cattle processing and oil spills in oceans significantly contribute to global warming,” says Amurthur.

“Melting ice caps will change the face of our map forever and arctic animals are facing extinction. Why do you think the Coca Cola Company advertises partnering with environmental groups? It needs the consumer to buy more Coke to raise funds to save the polar bear,” says Rizzo-Wittlin.

As a group effort, the “Go Green” theme was illuminated on the wall-sized West Windsor Library bulletin board. Constructed of only recycled materials, they educated their target audience over an extended three-month period. They also created a “Go Green” website at gogreen4good.wordpress.com, distributed green bookmarks for library patron use, and weeded the library garden.

The girls’ proudest achievement has been the creation of an original “Go Green” logo made into an adhesive label. Their collective task was to catalogue books from juvenile and young adult meeting “green” criteria and labels these books with the original adhesive logo they created. Their creation of a publicly recognizable logo made into a book label that the library would accept would set a new library standard by which to catalogue and display environmental or “Go Green” material, now and into the future.

The group’s advisor was Tracy Walters of Plainsboro. The group’s mentor was Carolyn Aversano, a librarian at the West Windsor Library. The troop leader was Helen Rancan.

Going Green Workshop at the West Windsor Library with Mayor Shing Fu Hsueh

West Windsor Library Bulletin Board- Posters for Going Green Healthy Living

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At Go Green Camp, It’s The Little Things That Count by Lynn Miller

Sanjana Saksena, left, Mansi Panse, Alisha Kanitkar, and Sreeja KondetiAlisha Kanitkar, Sanjana Saksena, Mansi Panse, Rutvi Ravani, and Sreeja Kondeti, all freshmen at High School North, have run an environmental program for youth for several years. They are having an open 23 house on Friday, April 20, to present information about the August program.

“The idea for a camp started when we started thinking about an issue to focus on for community service and our Girl Scout Silver Award project,” Kanitkar says. “We explored some ideas and really wanted to do something truly impactful and felt that our interest in the environment could help solve a big problem of how kids could learn ways to conserve throughout their entire lives, rather than just forgetting about these methods after a short period of time

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West Windsor Boy Scouts

Websites http://www.westwindsor40.mypack.us/ http://www.westwindsor66.mytroop.us/

The BSA Troop 66 and Troop 40 in West Windsor is part of the Mercer Area District of the Central New Jersey Council chartered by the West Windsor Lions Club. Our meetings are held on Thursday nights from 7:30 - 9:00 pm at the Windsor Chapel, across from Dutch Neck School -- 401 Village Rd, West Windsor, NJ.

Troop vision will instill our young people with lifetime values in Citizenship, Service, Leadership and Ethical character as expressed in the Scout Oath and Law through a boy run, adult guided program that offers Fun, Friendships, Adventure and Advancement.

Details about Historic Bike Route Eagle Project http://wwhistoricbiker.weebly.com/about-the-project.html

Why was this project undertaken

As a resident of West Windsor, Paul Ligeti always liked to travel down historic roads, viewing all the old buildings. Each site contains a story of its own that is relevant to the history of West Windsor today. A great example of this is Paul’s favorite roads, Village Road, which traverses Dutch Neck, the geographical and historical heart of West Windsor. This single road gives one a view of what life used to be like in this town:

Paul Liggett was influenced by this feeling of times past to undertake a project that would direct a biker (or an avid pedestrian) through the historic areas of West Windsor, from Grover’s Mill to Dutch Neck to Berrien City. And inspired his Boy Scout Eagle Project. Through this tour, one can gain an understanding of the economic and cultural development and significance of West Windsor. The tour is an enjoyable exercise along the way and one can gain a feeling of what it was like to live in the seven villages of West Windsor.

Starting and ending at Dutch Neck, this tour also includes sites not covered by the 11 plaques that mark out the 10.5 mile trail - like the Coward Farm on what is now High School South property, or the "extraterrestrial" water tower of Grovers Mill.

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West Windsor Bicycle and Pedestrian Alliance

Website http://wwbpa.org/about/

The West Windsor Bicycle and Pedestrian Alliance is dedicated to making our community and the surrounding area safer for bicyclists and walkers of all ages. Its trustees and members work to influence government officials to install more sidewalks, bike lanes, and safe crossings.The WWBPA funds Share the Road signs and bicycle racks, holds an annual community bike ride, and develops educational programs.

The mission of WWBP is to promote bicycling and walking in West Windsor Township and neighboring communities, emphasizing access, education, mobility, and safety.

The West Windsor Bicycle and Pedestrian Alliance envisions a community where residents and visitors have access to and can travel safely and conveniently by bicycle and on foot for commutation, recreation, and fitness within West Windsor Township and between neighboring communities. WWBP encourages residents to walk and/or bicycle more often and promotes bicycle and pedestrian awareness and education, including

Together, embers have helped fund Share-the-Road signs, bicycle racks, and educational programs. A costly project was the installation of additional bicycle racks and bike lockers at the Princeton Junction train station together with BikeFest, West Windsor Parking Authority, Greater Mercer Transportation Management Association, New Jersey Transit and West Windsor’s public works department.

BikeFest

The annual West Windsor BikeFest generally takes place over Memorial Day, and details are usually available in April. Rides are scheduled from 1.5 miles within the park to 40 miles, for adult cyclists only. Click here for more information and registration.

A bike rodeo helps educate young riders about the rules of the road and safe riding practices.

Tenth Annual West Windsor BikeFest “Whirr of the Wheels”

Location: West Windsor Community Park, Route 571, West Windsor

West Windsor Lightning Lacrosse Club

Website - http://www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?url=lightninglacrosse

Lightning Lacrosse was founded in 1992 to promote the sport of lacrosse to girls and boys, pre-K through 8th grade, in the towns of West Windsor, Plainsboro and Cranbury. The Lightning Lacrosse Club is the primary feeder program for the two West Windsor Plainsboro public high schools.

The program teaches children how to play the game of lacrosse in a positive, supportive environment. The program emphasizes teamwork, sportsmanship, respect, discipline and a love of the game. Development of individual lacrosse skills is an important component of the program. As players mature they are offered the opportunity to play lacrosse at a more competitive level against some of the top programs in New Jersey. Program goal is to prepare participants to play lacrosse in high school.

Beginning in March practices are generally held one to two days per week. Practice schedules and locations vary by team and set by the coaches. The game season begins in April and runs through early June. Games are typically played either on Fridays, Saturdays or Sundays.

Travel is required for away games and tournaments, usually less than a one hour drive from West Windsor. Home games are held in various locations in West Windsor.

Winner of Sportsmanship Award

Club is past recipient, 2003 and 2004, of the South Jersey Youth Lacrosse League Sportsmanship Award. This award is given to a club for outstanding sportsmanship displayed by the players, coaches and families.

West Windsor Little League

Website- http://www.wwll.org

West Windsor Little League is a member of Little League International, founded in 1939 and which today serves more than 2 million youth baseball and softball players in more than 7,000 leagues in more than 70 countries.

WWLL’s objective is to implant firmly in the boys and girls of the community of West Windsor Township the ideals of good sportsmanship, honesty, loyalty, courage, and reverence, so that they may be finer, stronger, and happier boys and girls and will grow to be good, clean, healthy men and women.

WWLL is proud to offer Baseball clinics throughout the year

WWLL also offers softball clinics in the indoor facility on Sunday afternoons for all Rookies, Minors and Majors players registered for the current season.

WWLL now offers two different Tee Ball programs, each catering to a different age group.

TEE BALL FOR 5- AND 6-YEAR-OLDS

The WWLL Tee-Ball league is a great way to introduce your son or daughter to baseball. Children aged 5 (if their birthday is on or before April 30, 2010) and 6 (see note below) are eligible to play. Players will learn the game, hit the ball from stationary tee, run the bases, be taught proper throwing and catching techniques, and HAVE FUN WITH THE TEAM. Each team is run by volunteer coaches that are required to attend coaching clinics and follow all the safety guidelines so that your child plays in a productive and safe environment. The WWLL Tee-Ball league has an excellent record, with thousands of players having gone through the league and playing baseball or softball for many years.

West Windsor-Plainsboro Travel Basketball

Website - http://www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?url=wwpbasketball

The West Windsor-Plainsboro Travel Basketball Association (“WWPTBA”) is a not-for-profit corporation organized exclusively for educational purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) The mission of the WWPTBA is:

1) To provide the youth in the communities of West Windsor and Plainsboro with the opportunity to develop as basketball players and as individuals through team participation in competitive basketball leagues and tournaments.

2) To work closely with the WWP scholastic sports management and coaching staff in order to develop a pool of highly skilled and intelligent scholastic basketball players.

3) To create an enjoyable and rewarding basketball culture in the WWP community built on constant learning and a focus on fundamentals.

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West Windsor Tennis Program

Website- http://www.westwindsortennis.com/index.html

The West Windsor Tennis Program provides Tennis lessons and coaching to children as well as adults of all abilities. All lessons are directed by PTR certified tennis coaches Sat and Sunil Jagtap. The program has three sessions Spring, Summer, and Fall. All lessons are held at the Hendrickson Drive Tennis Complex located across from the West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South in West Windsor, New Jersey.

Program registration is online only through the West Windsor Recreation Community Pass. Lessons are first-come first-serve and many classes fill-up quickly. To avoid disappointment sign-up early! If a class is full use the wait list option as it may be opened to accommodate more players. Lesson fee includes tennis balls.

All tennis courts are available for residents to use and enjoy for no fee. Tennis passes or court fees are not required. The Division of Recreation and Parks reserves the courts for lessons, tournaments or leagues. These reserved times will be posted at the tennis complex. Tennis Lessons conducted at the complex unauthorized by West Windsor Township are prohibited.

Proper tennis etiquette is expected at all times. Proper tennis shoes or sneakers must be worn on the courts. No food, beverages or animals are permitted on the courts or practice wall area. In-line skating, roller hockey and skateboards are not permitted on the tennis courts.

West Windsor Plainsboro Soccer Association

Website : http://www.wwpsa.org/

The West Windsor Plainsboro Soccer Association (“WWPSA”) is a not-for-profit corporation organized exclusively for educational purposes.

The mission of the West Windsor Plainsboro Soccer Association is to provide youth and adults the opportunity to play instructional and competitive soccer at the highest level commensurate with their ability, potential and interest.

WWPSA aims to provide soccer players of all ages within West Windsor, Plainsboro and the surrounding townships with the structure and organizational support to effectively deliver soccer programs, activities and events. We will proactively monitor our programs to flexibly and creatively meet our constituents’ needs and provide innovative options to help challenge them and instill both soccer and character skills to last the rest of their lives.

WWPSA encourages the following characteristics

Fun Safety Education Community Participation Sportsmanship Skill-building Exercise Competition Activities for all ages Teamwork Balance needs of team and player Camaraderie Self-esteem and confidence Integrated programs

WWPSA is currently launching initiatives to:

• Further develop the WWPSA’s foundation as a first-class organization that leverages the capabilities of all of its players, coaches, referees and other volunteers to continually progress to achieve its goals within its overall philosophy • Coordinate Training, Facilities and Fundraising Plans to ensure that players, coaches and referees have the skills they require to enjoy the game of soccer in a safe, fun and fulfilling environment for years to come • Provide advanced youth players with a challenging program that offers opportunities to compete against similarly-skilled programs in New Jersey and beyond

Programs offered

• Travel soccer, divided by age group, offering competitive soccer in leagues U-08 (under 8) through U-18 • Travel Development Academy – a professionally-run training program designed specifically to provide additional guidance to players looking to improve their skills through top-level training and small-sided games to either prepare for Travel soccer or to receive greater challenge than in Recreational soccer • Adult soccer, divided into two sub-programs for players over 18 years old: • Co-ed Recreational league, Competitive teams in other adult leagues, Spring Recreational soccer, divided into two groups, Pre-K – run by professional trainers ,K-8 – run by volunteer coaches • Sunburst Tournament – held each year in June, our premier Travel soccer tournament attracts many of the top teams from the northeast • Summer player development programs run by professional trainers

Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District Athletics

Website: http://www.west-windsor-plainsboro.k12.nj.us/departments/Athletics/

The West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District offers a complete athletic program at High School North and High School South and at Community Middle School and Grover Middle School. The West Windsor- Plainsboro Regional School District is a member of Colonial Valley Conference (CVC), Mercer County Tournament Association, and NJSIAA. The Athletics program includes the following:

High School Interscholastic Athletics Girls sports include: soccer, field hockey, tennis, cross-country, volleyball, basketball, swimming, diving, winter track, fencing, softball, spring track, lacrosse, and golf. Boy’s sports include: football, soccer, cross- country, basketball, wrestling, swimming, diving, winter track, ice hockey, fencing, baseball, spring track, tennis, lacrosse, golf, and volleyball. In addition, cheerleading is offered at both high schools.

West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North and High School South offer a wide variety of extra-curricular activities, including a full athletic program. Any student in grades 9-12 may try out for our athletic offerings. There are, however, eligibility requirements.

The Board of Education recognizes one of the primary responsibilities of the school system is to educate all students to the maximum levels possible. Although the academic program has first priority, student activities are an important part of the total learning experience. The Board, therefore, has an obligation to provide an opportunity for students to participate in a full range of activities, while ensuring that the student's academic program is sufficient to support this participation. Students must pass a minimum of 27.5 credits per year in order to be eligible for participation in athletic activities the following semester. All freshmen are eligible for participation at the beginning of the freshman year; eligibility requirements for freshmen are effective beginning at the end of the first semester.

West Windsor - Plainsboro Football & Cheer Wildcats

Website -http://www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?url=wwpwildcats

The West Windsor Plainsboro Jr. Football Club, affiliated with Pop Warner Little Scholars, Inc., a national, non- profit organization, is dedicated to boys and girls who participate in football and cheer in West Windsor, Plainsboro, and surrounding areas. In addition, the organization proudly presents an annual scholarship award to two graduating seniors who participate in the program, as well as recognizing individuals who have made great sacrifices of their time, for the betterment of the program, with life-time achievement awards.

This Organization is made possible by the hard work and dedication of volunteers and sponsors both private and corporate. With support, the organization can continue to provide children in this township with not only the experience of sports, but opportunity to promote community involvement, teamwork, sportsmanship and self- esteem. The organization has experienced tremendous growth in their program and seeks to provide the best for all participants.

In 2003, a new football/lacrosse field was constructed at West Windsor Community Park and during 2007 the process of building 2 lighted practice fields for the football and cheer programs was completed which was opened for play in 2008 season. During 2009 off season fresh wells drilled were drilled, imbedded in an irrigation system and laid new sod to complete the facility. For the 2009 season, a second scoreboard was added to the facility, and placed at the upper field location.

As a member of this community, the organization relies on support and financial contributions to continue expanding the program, and further improve the quality for all Wildcat participants and their families

Princeton National Rowing Association

Website www.rowpnra.org

Princeton National Rowing Association (PNRA) home of the world class Caspersen Rowing Center located in Princeton Junction. PNRA's mission: • to offer the best to our nation's elite and Olympic athletes • provide opportunities for area youth to excel in the sport of rowing • expand rowing in Mercer County through community based programs

Rowing can be either sweep rowing and sculling, and two categories within those: lightweight and open. Rowers can also be categorized by age: Juniors, Under-23, Open and Masters.

Sculling and Sweep Rowing

Mercer Lake was originally created in the early 1980's. Almost from its inception it was designed for hosting rowing events. It has been the site of many United States National Team Selection events including the 1988, 1992, 2004, 2008 and 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Rowing.

The Caspersen Boathouse was begun as a joint project between the Lawrenceville School and Peddie School to establish a home for their rowing teams. Ground was broken in 1997 for a three bay boathouse with a multipurpose room. In 1998, the schools moved into the boathouse. Each school occupied one of the bays and the third bay was used for rowing activities open to the public. Over the years several West Windsor Area youth have enjoyed the use of the Caspersen facility to learn rowing

Mercer Juniors The Mercer Junior Rowing Club (MJRC) was founded by The Princeton National Rowing Association in 2002. MJRC is a high performance youth rowing team that serves students from the greater Mercer County area. The MJRC rows out of the Caspersen Rowing Center on Mercer Lake in Mercer County Park ans is open to all high school students whose school do not have their own rowing teams. Historically MJRC has provided rowing opportunities to students from over twenty-five different high schools in addition to some home school students 35

The PNRA's Resolute Racing Camp is designed for experienced high school rowers, boys and girls with a minimum of one season of rowing or coxing experience.

PNRA's Resolute Racing Camp is held at the Caspersen Rowing Center, a US Olympic Training Site. The program is designed to enable junior athletes to take their rowing to the next level under the guidance of coaches from some of the country's most prestigious rowing programs. The atmosphere is relaxed enough to be fun and informative but tough enough to challenge one both mentally and physically!

Participation is limited:

Session I: July 14-19, 2013 56 Rowers, 7 coxswains

Session II: July 21-26, 2013 56 Rowers, 7 coxswains

World Champion rower and Radcliffe Coach Wendy Wilbur provides directions to the rower sat the 2010 Resolute Racing Camp