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Nestled beside the Passaic River on four acres that are part of the 40-acre Farmstead Park, the Farmstead provides the ideal environment for artists to practice their craft. Farmstead Arts offers art classes, workshops, art exhibits, theater and concerts. Local artists utilize the rooms in the historic house for individual studio space. Farmstead Arts Center is located on an historic site dating back to before the Revolutionary War. The arts center is located on the grounds of the historic Kennedy Martin Stelle Farmstead, an on-going restoration project centered around buildings that date back to the 18th and early 19th centuries that are listed on the New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places. The site was acquired by Bernards Township in 1999 through its open space trust and is leased to the Friends of the Kennedy Martin Stelle Farmstead.

Pleasant Valley Pool is conveniently located within Pleasant Valley Park on Valley Road in Basking Ridge. The complex consists of four separate pool areas, a full service concession stand and plenty of onsite parking. Whether you prefer reading poolside or a lap swim workout, you will enjoy doing it here. Throughout the summer we offer activities, special events, swim lessons and a swim team program...all for our members’ enjoyment!

Taekwondo is a uniquely Korean martial art, and is the most-practiced martial art in the world, with an estimated 70 million people in over 150 countries now practicing Taekwondo. As with other martial arts, there are many styles of Taekwondo; the style practiced by Master Moon SMA is principally World Taekwondo style (the same style that is competed in the Olympics) with older, more traditional elements incorporated into our school curriculum as well. When our students achieve Black Belt, they are awarded “dan certificates” from Kukkiwon, the World Taekwondo Headquarters, located in Seoul, South Korea. Not all Taekwondo schools in the world are qualified to issue these kinds of certificates, but our location is qualified to award these highly-coveted credentials. These credentials ensure that your child’s Black Belt is recognized at any Olympic-style Taekwondo school, anywhere in the world! Years from now, when your child goes off to college or relocates to a new job, they will be able to continue practicing Taekwondo at any Kukkiwon-affiliated school in the world, safe in the knowledge that their years of training at Master Moon SMA will still be recognized by their new school.

Top Mixed Martial Arts with four masters training studio that offers instruction to children and adults through a series of classes, programs, events and more. Specializing in Korea Taekwondo, Cadio kickboxing, self-defense and weapons. Top Mixed Martial Arts focuses on fitness, development of motor skills, self confidence, positivity and more. Additional services and training include personal training. The TMMA can also host special events, such as birthday parties, life care, summer program is also available and more.

Driven by its founding global mission, the Y has served as a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community for more than 175 years. The Y empowers everyone, no matter who they are or where they’re from, by ensuring access to resources, relationships and opportunities for all to learn, grow and thrive. By bringing together people from different backgrounds, perspectives and generations, the Y’s goal is to improve overall health and well-being, ignite youth empowerment and demonstrate the importance of connections in and across 10,000 communities nationwide. Serving nearly 30,000 members, Greater Somerset County YMCA is so much more than a fitness center. We are a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening the community by connecting all people to their potential, purpose and each other.

The polo club is set in a most bucolic milieu right in the middle of beautiful Basking Ridge in northern NJ. A stream runs along the perimeter of the property and a pond along with a half-mile exercise track for horses further lend to the picturesqueness.

At Pingry Summer Camp, we encourage campers to demonstrate this same commitment to honor as they explore new activities and challenges. We want to ensure that our campers approach each day with curiosity, openness, dedication, and enthusiasm. With these four qualities in mind, we can ensure that our campers will make the most of their summer and take away valuable lessons that they can apply to their everyday lives.

Greater Somerset County YMCA is a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community by connecting all people to their potential, purpose and each other. Guided by the Y’s core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility, we work today to build a better tomorrow. For a better us. Greater Somerset County YMCA is a nonprofit community benefit organization, rooted in Christian values and dedicated to helping all people grow in spirit, mind and body. We are guided by our core principles of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

With so many different kinds of camps out there, it can be hard to know what to choose. Day Camp Sunshine is an ideal option for parents who want to provide their children with a safe and enriching experience. We offer an exciting, well-rounded program for kids that connects them with transformative experiences for their spiritual, emotional, intellectual, relational and personal growth. At Day Camp Sunshine, we value creating an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere for all our guests and their families. We know that a positive camp experience can shape how a child sees themselves and the world around them – that’s why we strive to make sure that DCS is “camp the way it should be.” Parents have told us that DCS is just that, and it’s something we’re proud of. For parents looking for a safe and educational camp experience for their children, Day Camp Sunshine is a great option. We offer a wide range of activities and experiences designed to give kids the opportunity to learn, grow and have fun in a secure environment. Our goal is to ensure that all our guests and their families have a positive experience that helps them encounter God’s transformational love.

Her methodology comprises repertoire, scales, broken chords, arpeggios, and other drills to help them hone their craft. If you are searching for a piano teacher in the Basking Ridge area, call Barbara today. You are also welcome to contact any of Barbara's families and students for more information about her teaching. Barbara is eager to help you or your child become a better pianist.