Fit Walk Route planning

Belmar Recreation will be meeting interested persons on the boardwalk in front of the Belmar Fishing Club starting Monday March 15 at 11:00. The purpose will be to measure different routes with Belmar residents using a Rolatape. This will assist people in setting goals and distances for walks or jogging and helping them keep accurate times and distances to mark improvement.

Our goal is to get you moving in a positive direction towards better health. The walks can start in Belmar and go in any reasonable direction and distance. If you have specific needs please plan ahead and call Michael Campbell at 732-681 3700 dial 9 then 211.

Weather permitting we will meet every weekday starting March 15 thru March 25th 2010.

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Beach Buddies

July 14, 2009 by mcampbell
Filed under Americans With Disabilities, Archived Notices, Beach News, Belmar Updates, Community Notices, Health News, Mayor & Council, Recreation News, St. Rose Grammar School PTA

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The Borough of Belmar is pleased to announce a FREE pilot program called “Beach Buddies” due to begin Wednesday, July 22, 2009. The pilot program will run for three weeks (July 22nd, July 29^th and August 5^th) from 4-5:30 p.m. at Taylor Pavilion. Using the natural resources in our area the program will provide children ages 3-6 with a diagnosis of Pervasive Developmental Delay (PDD) and Autism an opportunity for sensory exploration and socialization. As the children are involved in activities the parents will be given an opportunity to network with each other.

Many children diagnosed with PDD and autism have great difficulty integrating sounds, movements and visual stimuli. This can present real challenges for families that want to enjoy simple activities like a day at the beach. Children with autism/PDD can easily become over stimulated by the feel of the sand or the sound of the waves or the movement of the water. The goal of the Beach Buddies Program is to use one to one peer and teacher models to expose children to a variety of sensory activities that will familiarize and desensitize them to some of the stimulation of the beach environment. As the children are playing and working, the parents will have an opportunity to talk with each other and to share strategies. It is the hope of the program that this networking will foster opportunities for families facing challenges to reach out to each other.

For more information please contact Kathy Rogers at 732-642-9555 or Mike Campbell at 732-681-3700 Ext 211 or recreation@belmar.com . Registration will be required and the class will have a maximum of six children.

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