SUMMER PROGRAM

2025

Important Information About our Program

Dates are subject to change, based on the availability of our adult staff
and availability of school buildings.

If your child will be absent from any ALEOOOP program for any reason, please text 201-961-3012 (the ALEOOOP Directors).

ALEOOOP SUMMER PROGRAM

2025 ALEOOOP will run from June 30th – July 11th (closed 4th) and July 14th – July 25th for Allendale kids entering grade K-8 in the fall of 2025. ALEOOOP and all music/theater programs are all closed on Thursday , July 4th.

Registration

Registration process:
We will send out a registration form to everyone on the mailing list.
We will be running a lottery system to fill the spots. We will then inform everyone of placements. Once spots are filled, the rest of the students will be placed on a waitlist, and will be offered spots if they become available.
NO REFUNDS will be processed after April 21st.
We cannot refund any attendees due to COVID19 or any other illness or reasons.

Summer Musical : June 30th -24th for kids entering 4th grade through 8th grade. Rehearsals are every afternoon from 2:00pm – 4:00pm and students MUST commit to all 4 weeks.

Instrument Lessons (music lessons are TBD for Summer 2025.) You can sign up for 2 weeks or 4 weeks, and you can sign up for lessons in multiple instruments. Specific lesson times will be scheduled with the instructor, and will be finalized before the program starts. There are no lessons on Fridays.

General Information
9:00 am to 2:00 pm

Allendale Children entering K-8 in the Fall

Location: Hillside School

The ALEOOOP Summer Program is coordinated and directed by certified, experienced school teachers who love what they do – and it shows. They’ve created a program of engaging age-appropriate activities that make this an enjoyable, enriching summer experience. Each age group is supervised by a team consisting of a trained head counselor and assistant counselors (counselor to child ratio is based on age group). A certified registered nurse is on duty every day.

JUNIOR ALEOOOPers

Entering grades
K-3 in the fall

ALEOOOP provides a safe and supervised environment while allowing children the opportunity to make new friends and enjoy their summer experience. Age-appropriate activities include art, gym, swimming, creative expressions and nature.

SENIOR ALEOOOPers

Entering grades
4-8 in the fall

Activities are specifically designed for these older children In addition to daily activities, these older children also have:
Weekly electives – are special courses offered on Friday mornings. Elective selections will be offered before the start of the summer program.
Once per session – children go on local off-site field trips. In past years they have gone bowling, to see a movie, rock climbing, and to an indoor trampoline facility. The cost for all activities and transportation is included in the registration fee.

SWIMMING

Fun, Cool and Safe. Once a day all children either participate in group swims or play on the beach. Certified lifeguards, in addition to ALEOOOP counselors and senior staff, monitor the children.

FUN FRIDAYS

Friday afternoon is the time to enjoy special activities and visitors. One of the biggest highlights every year is the fun-filled Olympics with relay races and more. On the last day, everyone joins in the excitement as they compete in the final Olympic events!

MUSIC AND THEATER

ALEOOOP is pleased to offer musical instrument lessons and a musical theater program. Each of these can be taken on their own, or in addition to ALEOOOP. Children in the music and theater program may not linger within the school before, after or in between their lessons. If your child is attending ALEOOOP they will be brought to their lessons.

Theater June 1 – July 24th
2:00pm – 4:00pm
Instrument Lessons TBD for 2025 Lesson time will be scheduled with you by the instructor.

ALEOOOP is a non-profit, quasi-municipal entity overseen by a volunteer board and has been serving Allendale for since 1995.

Have a great summer at ALEOOOP

You Are Important to Us!

ALEOOOP

P.O. Box 264
Allendale, NJ 07401

Email

; Registration information is emailed via a google doc to everyone on our mailing list.

Please make sure you are subscribed to receive all timely information.

HILLSIDE CLASSES OFFERED: 3.15-4.15

NO CLASSES ON MONDAYS & TUESDAYS

Kindergarteners are not eligible for VOLLEYBALL, DIY MAKERS, ROBOBUILDERS & MAGIC .

Currently only being offered at Hillside for K-3.

WEDNESDAYS: (4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28 )

Kids Learn Magic (1-3) Welcome to the world of Magic, children will learn how to master a new magic trick, which will be theirs to take home every week! This fun course not only teaches them the art of magic, it also gives them the ability to gain confidence with presenting in front of others while being in a fun supportive setting. At the end of our 6 weeks, the children will have 6 magic tricks to put on a cute show for family & friends at home!

DIY Maker (1-3) Who wouldn't love a season filled with DIY fun? From mesmerizing marbling and enchanting galaxy jars to adorable pine cone creatures and customizable canvas pouches, theres something for everyone. Makers of all ages will enjoy unleashing their creativity and crafting memories with friends!

Chess (K-3) A huge hit! Back by popular demand! We bring chess pieces to life using fantastic creative and animated personalities that enable students to learn the game in a fun and very exciting way, Students become truly fascinated with imaginative chess characters that accelerate the learning process. Our instructors bring all the materials and supplies to your school while covering the rules and strategies of chess!

RoboBuilders (1-3) Explore the world of machines and robots as you dive into simple machines, gear structures, motors and circuits! Build your own robot, experiment with wheels, legs, and tracks, and let your creativity shine in engineering. Students who loved Brixology will enjoy this NEW Robobuilders class!! Packed with exciting hands on projects and endless possibilities!

THURSDAYS: (4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30)

Cheer! (K-3) Our Cheer program is perfect for all skill levels, focusing on refining technique, building confidence, achieving success, while promoting discovery through play! Trained coaches teach our cheerleaders the basics of stunting, tumbling, performing, and choreography. Coaches also keep students’ minds active with lessons on rules & etiquette, the history of the sport, and the life lessons of sportsmanship, perseverance, and leadership.

JR Woodworking (K-3) Come join us as we have fun building and painting with wood! Each week we will start off learning about woodworking safety. Then we will sand, paint, and put together a new project. Past projects have included birdhouses, animal figures, wooden games, home decor and much more! Projects will vary per session.

Ocean Adventure (K-3) Dive into creativity with our exciting ocean adventure art class! Explore the wonders of the sea as you create ocean inspired art work using a variety of techniques. From colorful coral reefs to majestic sea creatures, let your imagination set sail on this artistic journey. Get ready to make waves with your creativity!

Crazy Chem Works! (K-3) Welcome to crazy chem! where young scientists transform into chemistry wizards through a whirlwind of exciting experiments! We will discover the wonders of Super sticky stuff! Witness chem in a flash, and dive into the gooey fun of slime time! Experience the frosty magic of Dry ice capades, Roll up your sleeves for hands on Lab works, unravel the mysteries of pH Phactor. Light up the room with the dazzling Glow show and explore explosive reactions! Get ready for this chemistry adventure that's bursting with surprises and ignites a passion for science!

FRIDAYS: (4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24, 5/31)

Jewelry Making (K-3) Spark your childs creativity with our fun-filled jewelry-making program! Led by an amazing instructor, Kids will design their own unique charms, bracelets, earrings, and more. Most days feature multiple hands on projects, encouraging creativity and focus while building friendships in a very supportive, fun environment!

Volleyball (K-3) We’re serving up this year-round team sport that can be played indoors or outdoors with a mix of instruction, drills, and games to help kids develop the fundamental skills of passing, setting, serving, spiking, and blocking.

Brixology: Lego Based Program (K-3) BRIXOLOGY sets the foundation for our next generation of makers! Kids learn about different types of engineering and then team up to construct a different engineering themed project using LEGO® bricks. They explore mechanical engineering as they build boats and vehicles. That’s not all, from carnival rides to drawing machines, mechanical animals to truss