Rugged Research is a fun and exciting nature based education group founded by Park Rangers. Our goal is to instill students of all ages with a sense of place and wonder within their local ecosystems. We believe that cultivating a love and respect for nature at a young age will transfer into a desire to care for our planet as an adult. We believe that purposeful exploration is fundamental to a child's development and growth.

Rugged Research programs are led by instructors who use innovative experiential learning methods to guide student into a deeper understanding of the connection between humans and the natural world. Our program extends this learning and helps students make connections to larger global environmental issues. Rugged Research helps students develop a more mindful awareness of their everyday encounters with the natural world and fosters resilience and confidence while decreasing anxiety and stress in their own lives.

Schedule: Saturdays October 1 - October 29 from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. 

Ages 6 - 11 (as of September 1, 2022)

Click here for more information or to register: CATALOG

Come challenge your friends and neighbors in the South Orange Cornhole Classic! Teams of two (2) players will compete for 1st and 2nd place prizes. Costumes are not required but encouraged!

Matches will be played in Meadowland Park near the Duck Pond starting at 3pm - 8pm (please arrive 15 early for check in). 

Please read rules - MUST PLAY WITH BAGS SUPPLIED BY TOURNAMENT

ONLY ONE TEAM MEMBER MUST REGISTER

Click here to register today: CATALOG

Saturdays, September 17 - October 22
The SOM Baseball “Fall Training” program for players age 7-10 includes a significant instructional component. Focus is on the development of basic fundamentals and the improvement of player skills.

Players will be exposed to:
- proper throwing mechanics
- defensive techniques, fundamentals of the swing
- mental aspect of the game
- base running
- pitching, catching and/or position play
- sportsmanship and rules

Click on the timeslots to register:  

Saturdays 9:30 -10:45am 

Saturdays 11:00 - 12:15pm

STAFF POSITIONS
Interested in working for our Winter Rec Basketball program? You're in luck! We are looking for a scorekeeper and referee on Saturday afternoons (dates/times TBD).
All applicants should click on the link and complete the form: CLICK HERE