TOMS RIVER, NJ — Are you looking for something for your kids to do this summer besides sit at home and complain about being bored?



The Toms River Recreation Department has a host of programs available to keep them busy and engage their interests. Registration begins May 15. There is the Summer Playground Program, held at Silver Bay, Cedar Grove, West Dover, and Citta schools from July 2 through Aug. 10, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for children ages 6 to 13. The fee is $300.

The Summer Theater Program is held at Toms River High School South and students are taught to sing and by experienced instructors and perform a recital at the end of the program. For kids ages 8 to 18. Fee: $50. The Marine Science Camp is held at Shelter Cove Beach and has four, one-week sessions limited to 20 students each in grades kindergarten through eighth grade. The camp focuses on the preservation of the marine ecosystem through active hands on learning. New curriculum to include: Megalodons, Coral Reefs, Fish ID, Sea Horses, Sharks and more! Live animal guests along with seining and environmental awareness. The fee is $295 and register directly on www.marinesciencecamp.com or call 732-250-8124.

The Mad Science program is held at Riverwood Park Recreation Building and has two one-week sessions. It's for kids ages 7 to 12 and runs from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Limited to 20 children per session with a $145 fee. It "brings awe-inspiring experiments paired with thought-provoking detective work to campers, nurturing scientific interests and evoking fascination." Register directly on www.madsciencenj.com. The week-long Sports Camp and Friday-only sports camps, geared to young children, will be held at Riverwood Park.

Multi Sports (5-11 years): June 25 – June 29(All day session & ½ day session)

Parent & Me Multi(2-3 years): Fridays, June 29-August 3, 9-10am or 10-11am

Sports Squirts (3-5 years): Fridays, June 29-August 3, 9-10am or 10-11am

Senior Squirts(5-7 Years): Fridays, June 29-August 3, 9-10am or 10-11am Visit www.USsportsInstitute.com for more information and to register.

The Swim Team and swimming lessons are held at the Toms River Township Pool, 1810 Warren Point Road.

The swim team meets Mondays through Thursdays, June 25-Aug. 3 and is open to children ages 5 to 18; the fee is $80. There are two sessions of swimming lessons, for ages 5 to 12, and the fee is $50 per session. All classes are 30 minutes long.