A summer program is offered for children between the ages of six and sixteen. This six-week program has diverse activities such as arts and crafts, sports, and computer clinics. Popular sports clinics offer instruction in various sports, including wrestling, basketball, soccer, baseball, cheer leading and gymnastics. Once a week the children enjoy a trip to a local attraction, such as The New Jersey State Aquarium, The Philadelphia Zoo, and the Franklin Institute. Roller skating, bowling and golf outings are also offered.
All activities are free of charge.
In conjunction with the West Deptford Junior Woman's Club, the Summer Recreation Program offers Safety Town, a comprehensive accident prevention and awareness program which is available each summer for children who will be entering Kindergarten that fall. During this two-week course, children learn about dangers associated with fire, poison, strangers, traffic, transportation, home, playground, animals and toys. They participate in safety activities in the indoor classroom, as well as in a miniature town setting consisting of house, sidewalks and crosswalks. Township Parks and Athletic Fields West Deptford Park, a sports complex adjacent to the Mid-Atlantic Industrial Park on Metropolitan Avenue, offers lighted softball and soccer fields and a hockey rink. Lighted basketball courts will be added in 1997.