Toms River Twp Youth Services Department

Dates: Wednesday, Dec 19, 2025 Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm Location: Toms River Recreation Youth Services Center, 1505 North Bay Ave. Ages: 6-11
GINGERBREAD HOUSE &amp; DRINK
Build and prepare a mini gingerbread house. Mix up icing to use as "glue" to assemble the walls and roof and get creative with candies, sprinkles, gum drops &amp; icing to decorate your edible masterpiece. A light snack &amp; drink is included during class.
1) Log on to <a href="https://register.communitypass.net/tomsriver" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://register.communitypass.net/tomsriver</a>
2) Click on “Create Your Account Now” or Log In
3) Complete the account information and click submit
4) Click on “Register Now” to begin registering for 
 programs
Please call with questions: 732-341-1000 ext. 8437 or 8410
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Local Event: Chef It Up Gingerbread House with Chef Sue & Toms River Recreation

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Chef It Up Gingerbread House with Chef Sue &...

Dates: Wednesday, Dec 19, 2025 Time:  6:00pm-7:00pm Location: Toms River Recreation Youth Services Center, 1505 North Bay Ave....

Chef It Up Gingerbread House with Chef Sue & Toms River Recreation

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Dates: 12-21-2025 Saturday
Time: 10am-11:30am 
Location: Toms River Youth Services Building 1505 North Bay Ave., Toms River, NJ
Ages: 5-10
Description: Kids Yoga with Ashley from Pure Yoga. Give yourself a little time for last-minute holiday prep while your kids enjoy a cozy, creative morning of movement and imagination!
In this special holiday edition of our Kids Yoga Adventure, children will explore fun mindful movement, imaginative storytelling, and the magic of sound through music, instruments, and nature-inspired soundscapes. As they move and breathe, they’ll be guided through stories—helping them relax, focus, and connect with their creativity.
Perfect for calming busy minds and nurturing imagination during the holiday season. 
We’ll wrap up with a cup of hot cocoa and take home craft to celebrate the cozy spirit of winter!

Local Event: Kids Yoga, Storytelling & Soundscapes Adventure with Ashley of Pure Yoga & Toms River Recreation

Kids Yoga, Storytelling & Soundscapes Adventure...


Dates: 12-21-2025 Saturday
Time:  10am-11:30am 
Location: Toms River Youth Services Building 1505 North Bay Ave., Toms River,...

Kids Yoga, Storytelling & Soundscapes Adventure with Ashley of Pure Yoga & Toms River Recreation

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Location: Toms River Youth Center, 1505 North Bay Ave
Dates: Monday &amp; Tuesday Dec 29th &amp; 30th 2025 Times: 9:00am - 3:30pm Ages/Grades: K - 6th Grades 
Description: 2 Full Days with Mad Science
12/29- Mad Machines and Energy in Motion
MAD MACHINES Morning Session
Discover simple machines! Unravel the power of pulleys, build catapults and claw grabber devices! We’ll compile all that we’ve learned &amp; build our own Mad Science Drag Racers to race and take home!
 ENERGY &amp; MOTION Afternoon Session
Forces are FUNdamental! Explore the energy of motion (potential versus kinetic energy) while tinkering with things that boink, pop, float, swing, and roll!
12/30 - NASA Roving Rovers and Lasers and Optics
NASA: Roving Rovers - Morning Session
Developed in partnership with NASA, we will think and act like NASA innovators during this hands-on program inspired by NASA OPSPARC. After receiving you mission notebook, you will design and build a Mars Rover. Your rover will be tested over various obstacles to ensure it can navigate Mars’ brutal terrain. From mission patches to engineering for space NASA Roving Rovers is out of this world!
 LASERS AND OPTICS Afternoon Session
 Become immersed in the world of lasers, light, and color! Discover how laser light differs from white light as we bend &amp; shine beams of light all around the room and dissect white light with our special specs! Witness a small indoor fireworks display to show how different metals react to heat and learn about tricks our eyes play on us by experimenting with mirrors and optical illusions!
Bring a lunch, drink and snacks. Eat under the supervision of the instructor. Lunch 12-12:30pm. If you only want the am or pm session, choose that option.
1) Log on to <a href="https://register.communitypass.net/tomsriver" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://register.communitypass.net/tomsriver</a>
2) Click on “Create Your Account Now” or Log In
3) Complete the account information and click submit
4) Click on “Register Now” to begin registering for 
 programs
Please call with questions: 732-341-1000 ext. 8437 or 8414 or 8410
Facebook: Toms River Township Government
<a href="mailto:recreation@tomsrivertownship.com">recreation@tomsrivertownship.com</a>

Local Event: Schools Out with Mad Science & Toms River Recreation

Schools Out with Mad Science & Toms River...


Location:  Toms River Youth Center, 1505 North Bay Ave
Dates:  Monday & Tuesday Dec 29th & 30th 2025 Times:  9:00am - 3:30pm...

Schools Out with Mad Science & Toms River Recreation

Days/Dates: Tuesdays, Jan 6th - March 10th, 2026
Location: Youth Services Building, 1505 North Bay Avenue
Beginners:
Times: 6:00pm - 6:45pm Fee: $45/participant Ages: 5 - 14 years old Limit: 25 participants
Intermediates:
Times: 6:45pm - 7:30pm Fee: $45/participant Ages: 5 - 14 years old Limit: 25 participants
Master Keith’s teaches students time tested martial arts techniques: • Balance • Coordination

• Self-discipline • Self-esteem• How to set goals• Concentration skills• Self-defense. Students are taught self-defense with control not aggression and to strive for their personal best.
This philosophy advances physical skills, improves focus and discipline and filters down into other areas of life outside of Karate.
Registration: <a href="https://register.communitypass.net/tomsriver" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://register.communitypass.net/tomsriver</a>
Toms River Recreation Department
1810 Warren Point Rd.
732-341-1000 ext. 8437, ext. 8410, ext. 8411, 8414 
 <a href="mailto:recreation@tomsrivertownship.com">recreation@tomsrivertownship.com</a>
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Local Event: Beginner Karate with Master Keith of Kum Sung & Toms River Recreaiton

Beginner Karate with Master Keith of Kum Sung &...

Days/Dates:  Tuesdays,  Jan 6th - March 10th, 2026
Location:  Youth Services Building, 1505 North Bay Avenue
Beginners:
Times:...

Beginner Karate with Master Keith of Kum Sung & Toms River Recreaiton

Dates: Tuesdays, Jan 6- March 10, 2026
Location: Youth Services Building, 1505 North Bay Avenue
Times: 6:45pm - 7:30pm Fee: $45/participant Ages: 5 - 14 years old Limit: 25 participants
 Master Keith’s teaches students time tested martial arts techniques: • Balance • Coordination • Self-discipline • Self-esteem• How to set goals• Concentration skills• Self-defense. Students are taught self-defense with control not aggression and to strive for their personal best. This philosophy advances physical skills, improves focus and discipline, and filters down into other areas of life outside of Karate.
Registration: <a href="https://register.communitypass.net/tomsriver" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://register.communitypass.net/tomsriver</a>
Toms River Recreation Department
1810 Warren Point Rd.
732-341-1000 ext. 8437, ext. 8410, ext. 8411, 8414 
 <a href="mailto:recreation@tomsrivertownship.com">recreation@tomsrivertownship.com</a>
Facebook: Toms River Township Government
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Local Event: Intermediate Karate with Master Keith of Kum Sung & Toms River Recreation

Intermediate Karate with Master Keith of Kum...

Dates: Tuesdays, Jan 6- March 10, 2026
Location:  Youth Services Building, 1505 North Bay Avenue
Times: 6:45pm - 7:30pm Fee:   ...

Intermediate Karate with Master Keith of Kum Sung & Toms River Recreation

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Dates: 1/12/26 - 3/2/26 Mondays 
Time: 4:45pm - 5:45pm 
Location: Toms River Youth Services Building 1505 North Bay Ave., Toms River, NJ
Ages: Adults Only
Description: Yoga classes with Ashley DeSaro &amp; Pure Yoga. Beginner levels highly encouraged to attend.
Registration: <a href="https://register.communitypass.net/tomsriver" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://register.communitypass.net/tomsriver</a>
Toms River Recreation Department
1810 Warren Point Rd.
732-341-1000 ext. 8414, ext. 8437, ext. 8410, ext. 8410
 <a href="mailto:recreation@tomsrivertownship.com">recreation@tomsrivertownship.com</a>
Facebook: Toms River Township Government

Local Event: Winter Yoga with Ashely DeSaro of Pure & Toms River Recreation

Winter Yoga with Ashely DeSaro of Pure & Toms...


Dates: 1/12/26 - 3/2/26 Mondays 
Time:  4:45pm - 5:45pm 
Location: Toms River Youth Services Building 1505 North Bay Ave.,...

Winter Yoga with Ashely DeSaro of Pure & Toms River Recreation

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Dates: 1/14/26 - 3/4/26 Wednesdays
Time:&nbsp;12:00pm - 1:00pm
Location: Toms River Youth Services Building 1505 North Bay Ave., Toms River, NJ
Ages: Adults Only
Description: Yoga classes with Ashley DeSaro &amp; Pure Yoga. Beginner levels highly encouraged to attend.
Registration: <a href="https://register.communitypass.net/tomsriver" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://register.communitypass.net/tomsriver</a>
Toms River Recreation Department
1810 Warren Point Rd.
732-341-1000 ext. 8414, ext. 8437, ext. 8410, ext. 8410
<a href="mailto:recreation@tomsrivertownship.com">recreation@tomsrivertownship.com</a>
Facebook: Toms River Township Government

Local Event: Winter Yoga with Ashley from Pure & Toms River Recreation

Winter Yoga with Ashley from Pure & Toms River...


 
Dates: 1/14/26 - 3/4/26 Wednesdays
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Location: Toms River Youth Services Building 1505 North Bay Ave.,...

Winter Yoga with Ashley from Pure & Toms River Recreation

Dates: Mondays, January 26, February 2, 9, 16 Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm Location: Toms River Recreation Youth Services Center Ages: 16+ years old
Description: Discover the power of mindfulness in this transformative 4-week series. Explore mindfulness with breathwork, body awareness, and gentle movement. Increase focus, reduce stress, and enhance presence and inner peace through guided exercises and take-home tools. Perfect for beginners or deepening your practice.
Please wear comfortable clothing and flat soled, non-skid footwear.
Registration: <a href="https://register.communitypass.net/tomsriver" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://register.communitypass.net/tomsriver</a>
Toms River Recreation Department
1810 Warren Point Rd.
732-341-1000 ext. 8437, ext. 8410, ext. 8411, 8414 
 <a href="mailto:recreation@tomsrivertownship.com">recreation@tomsrivertownship.com</a>
Facebook: Toms River Township Government
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Local Event: Improve Your Quality of Life with Mindfulness with Jen JS Therapeutic Massage & TR Recreation

Improve Your Quality of Life with Mindfulness...

Dates: Mondays, January 26, February 2, 9, 16 Time:  6:30pm-7:30pm Location: Toms River Recreation Youth Services Center Ages:...

Improve Your Quality of Life with Mindfulness with Jen JS Therapeutic Massage & TR Recreation

Experience the power of intentional presence to reconnect with your body, breath, and inner calm. Learn simple tools to quiet the mind, ground your energy, and stay connected-even in times of stress. No prior experince needed. Guided by Jennifer Steffener, JS Therapeutic massage.
Please wear comfortable, non-restrictive clothing and bring a yoga mat/blanket and one pillow per person.
Location: Youth Services Building, 1505 North Bay Avenue Days/Dates: Saturday, January 31, 2026 Times: 10:00am - 11:30am Fee: $40/participant Ages: 16 years+
Registration: <a href="https://register.communitypass.net/tomsriver" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://register.communitypass.net/tomsriver</a>
Toms River Recreation Department
1810 Warren Point Rd.
732-341-1000 ext. 8437, ext. 8410, ext. 8411, 8414 
 <a href="mailto:recreation@tomsrivertownship.com">recreation@tomsrivertownship.com</a>
Facebook: Toms River Township Government
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Local Event: Grounded Presence: A Journey Through Mindfulness & Breathwork with Jen & TR Recreation

Grounded Presence: A Journey Through...

Experience the power of intentional presence to reconnect with your body, breath, and inner calm.  Learn simple tools to quiet...

Grounded Presence: A Journey Through Mindfulness & Breathwork with Jen & TR Recreation

Empower yourself as you learn and experience self-massage, acupressure, and breathing techniques to relieve tension, reduce stress, boost immunity, and support your overall wellness with Jennifer Steffener, JS Therapeutic massage.
Please wear comfortable, non-restrictive clothing and bring a yoga mat or padded blanket.
Location: Youth Services Building, 1505 North Bay Avenue Days/Dates: Monday, February 12, 2026 Times: 6:00pm - 8:00pm Fee: $45/participant Ages: 16 years+
Registration: <a href="https://register.communitypass.net/tomsriver" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://register.communitypass.net/tomsriver</a>
Toms River Recreation Department
1810 Warren Point Rd.
732-341-1000 ext. 8437, ext. 8410, ext. 8411, 8414 
 <a href="mailto:recreation@tomsrivertownship.com">recreation@tomsrivertownship.com</a>
Facebook: Toms River Township Government
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Local Event: Relax & Restore with Self-Massage with Jen JS Therapeutic Massage & Toms River Recreation

Relax & Restore with Self-Massage with Jen JS...

Empower yourself as you learn and experience self-massage, acupressure, and breathing techniques to relieve tension, reduce...

Relax & Restore with Self-Massage with Jen JS Therapeutic Massage & Toms River Recreation

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Location: Toms River Youth Center, 1505 North Bay Ave
Dates: Monday February 16th, 2025 Times: 9:00am - 3:30pm Ages/Grades: K - 6th Grades 
Description: Full Day or AM or PM&nbsp;with Mad Science
 2/16 Lego Creatures and Lego Vehicles
Morning Session - LEGO - BRIXology – Creatures
Explore the science and engineering that lets humans invent new things based on solutions found in nature! Through the engineering design process, bioengineers solve problems with biomimicry. Put together and take home a wind-up peacock puzzle that can move!
Afternoon Session - LEGO- BRIXology – Vehicles
Explore the science and engineering that lets humans design and build exciting rides at carnivals and amusement parks. Through the engineering design process, become mechanical engineers solving problems with creative solutions. Construct a miniature swinging Viking ship to take home.
Full Day -&nbsp;Bring a lunch, drink &amp; snack that doesn't need to be reheated and eat lunch under supervision of Mad Scientist between sessions.
Half Day - Bring a snack and a drink.
If you want the AM or PM only, sign up for that specific class.
Registration: <a href="https://register.communitypass.net/tomsriver" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://register.communitypass.net/tomsriver</a>
Toms River Recreation Department
1810 Warren Point Rd.
732-341-1000 ext. 8414, ext. 8437ext. 8410, ext.8411
 <a href="mailto:recreation@tomsrivertownship.com">recreation@tomsrivertownship.com</a>
Facebook: Toms River Township Government

Local Event: Mad Science - Schools Out Presidents Day with Toms River Recreation. Full Day or Half Day

Mad Science - Schools Out Presidents Day with...


Location:  Toms River Youth Center, 1505 North Bay Ave
Dates:  Monday February 16th, 2025 Times:  9:00am - 3:30pm Ages/Grades:...

Mad Science - Schools Out Presidents Day with Toms River Recreation. Full Day or Half Day

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Location: Toms River Youth Center, 1505 North Bay Ave
Dates: Mondays, February 23, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Times: 6:15pm - 7:15pm Ages: K - 8th grades
Dive into Discovery with New Logic Marine Science Camp!
Get ready to make a splash as real marine scientists take you on an exciting underwater adventure! Each session explores amazing ocean topics like sharks, coral reefs, marine mammals, ancient fossils, and the incredible marine life found right in our own backyard. Through fun stories, hands-on activities, and close-up encounters with real marine artifacts, kids will uncover the secrets of the sea and learn how they can help protect our oceans. These engaging programs are perfect for curious young explorers who love science, animals, and adventure!
Registration: <a href="https://register.communitypass.net/tomsriver" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://register.communitypass.net/tomsriver</a>
Toms River Recreation Department
1810 Warren Point Rd.
732-341-1000 ext. 8437, ext. 8410, ext. 8411, 8414 
 <a href="mailto:recreation@tomsrivertownship.com">recreation@tomsrivertownship.com</a>
Facebook: Toms River Township Government
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Local Event: Dive Into Discovery with Marine Science Mondays & Toms River Recreation

Dive Into Discovery with Marine Science Mondays...


Location:  Toms River Youth Center, 1505 North Bay Ave
Dates:  Mondays, February 23, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Times:  6:15pm -...

Dive Into Discovery with Marine Science Mondays & Toms River Recreation

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