Morris County Park Commission Summer Camps

Morris County Park Commission Programs and Camps offers activities such as Summer Camp, hiking, golfing, public skating, Learn to Skate, figure skating, hockey, and camping. The program also includes a wide range of themed events and workshops, including Apple Cidering Demos, Apple Cidering for Littles, basket making, Barnyard Felting, Beginner Blacksmithing, Beginner Crochet, Beginner Embroidery, birding programs, and the Boo-tiful Pumpkin Walk and Craft Fest. Additional activities include Branching Out! hands-on gardening for young people, Campout On the Beach, Community Yoga, Crafternoons, Crafting with Pinecones, Adventures in S.T.E.M sessions, animal-focused programs such as Animal Antics and Awesome Owls, and specialized offerings like Baskets from Invasives and the Backyard Chicken Workshop.

The leadership team includes Executive Director David Helmer and Deputy Executive Director Rich Vitale. Program areas are overseen by directors and managers including Kristin Biase, Director of Recreation and Visitor Services; Kelli Kovacevic, Director of Park Maintenance and Natural Resources Management; Lynn Laffey, Director of Historic and Interpretive Sites; Matthew Smith, Director of Park Planning & Development; and Denise Lanza, Assistant Deputy Director. Additional managers include Francine Brink, Human Resources Manager; Colin Nilson, Manager of Mennen Sports Arena; Mark Sutherland, Manager of Historic Sites; Mark Gara, Manager of Buildings and Construction; Matt Manzi, Manager of Golf Course Maintenance; Bruce Crawford, Manager of Horticulture; Timothy Rack, Manager of Safety and Compliance; Tracy Arcella, Assistant Superintendent of Trails; Darrell Jones, Superintendent of Natural Resources Management; and Bob Markowick, Manager of Park Maintenance.

Last updated July 8, 2026.