Cheer on the Giants at MetLife Stadium! Don’t miss the exciting matchup between the New York Giants and the New Orleans Saints! Just a reminder, MetLife Stadium is cash-free, and there are restrictions on bags and purses. If your loved one plans to buy souvenirs, we can hold onto their debit or credit card and receipts for safekeeping. Please pack a bagged lunch for them to enjoy before we enter the stadium!

Date: Sunday, December 8th

Time: 10:30am-6:30pm (the game starts at 1:00pm)

Location: The activity occurs at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, and drop off and pick up is at 150 Oberlin Ave, Unit 1-4, Lakewood, NJ, 08701.

Self Pay Price: $315

Budget Price: $136 + 16 CI + 150 miles

Strike up some fun with The Arc's recreation bowling league that participates in Special Olympics to encourage community inclusion, boost social skills, and enjoy an active lifestyle!

Date: every Monday starting September 23rd and ending May 19, 2025

Time: 3:00 pm-5:00 pm

Location: Ocean Lanes, 2085 Lanes Mill Rd, Lakewood, NJ 08701

Price: $80 registration fee + $8.50 for 2 games and shoes

Strike up some fun with The Arc's recreation bowling league to encourage community inclusion, boost social skills, and enjoy an active lifestyle!

Date:every Tuesday starting September 24th and ending May 20, 2025

Time: 4:00 pm-6:00 pm

Location: Thunderbird Lanes, 640 E Bay Ave, Manahawkin, NJ 08050

Price: $80 registration fee + $10 for 2 games OR $12 for 2 games and shoes

Get your heart pumping at The Arc's high-energy Cardio Drumming class, where fitness meets fun!

Dates: Tuesdays 12/10, 12/17, 12/24 and 12/31

Time: 4:30pm-5:30pm

Location: The Bill Burke Wellness Center at 150 Oberlin Ave, Unit 1-4, Lakewood, NJ, 08701.

Master the fundamentals of basketball and improve your game with our Basketball Skills & Play classes.

Dates: Wednesdays 12/11 and 12/18

Time: 4:30pm-5:30pm

Location: The Bill Burke Wellness Center at 150 Oberlin Ave, Unit 1-4, Lakewood, NJ, 08701.

Join us for our Nutritious Cooking classes where you'll discover how to prepare healthy, delicious, and nutritious meals!

Dates: Thursdays 12/12, 12/19 and 12/26

Time: 4:00pm-6:00pm

Location: ATCLA Kitchen at 150 Oberlin Ave, Unit 1-4, Lakewood, NJ, 08701.

Price: 24 respite units (8 per class)

*Please note, you MUST have had your updated approved ISP/SDR with the needed units ( 24 units of respite) sent through the Medicaid@arcocean.org mailbox PRIOR to signing up for the classes.

Learn techniques and enjoy friendly matches in the nation's fastest-growing sport at our Pickleball Skills & Play classes.

Dates: Saturdays 12/14, 12/21 and 12/28

Time: 10:00am-11:00am

Location: The Bill Burke Wellness Center at 150 Oberlin Ave, Unit 1-4, Lakewood, NJ, 08701.

Come and enjoy our Saturday Recreation program! We do in-facility activities such as crafts, bingo, and games to begin our day and, more often than not, we do a community activity such as attending local fairs, parks, zoos, and other community events.

Date: Saturday, December 7th

Time: 10:00am- 3:00pm

Location: Drop off and pick up is at 150 Oberlin Ave, Unit 1-4, Lakewood, NJ, 08701

Budget price: Community Inclusion Units, Respite Units & Transportation Units Differ with Each Activity

Please Note: The Arc, Ocean County needs to have your approved plan with units in our system prior to signing up for trips using budgetary units.

Come and enjoy our Saturday Recreation program! We do in-facility activities such as crafts, bingo, and games to begin our day and, more often than not, we do a community activity such as attending local fairs, parks, zoos, and other community events.

Date: Saturday, December 14th

Time: 10:00am- 3:00pm

Location: Drop off and pick up is at 150 Oberlin Ave, Unit 1-4, Lakewood, NJ, 08701

Budget price: Community Inclusion Units, Respite Units & Transportation Units Differ with Each Activity

Please Note: The Arc, Ocean County needs to have your approved plan with units in our system prior to signing up for trips using budgetary units.

Come join us for a fun afternoon of hockey with the world-famous NJ Devils as they take on the Ottawa Senators! Lunch is included in the price.

Date: Sunday, January 19th

Time: 10:30am- 5:30pm (the game starts at 1:00pm)

Location: The activity occurs at the Prudential Center in Newark, and drop off and pick up is at 150 Oberlin Ave, Unit 1-4, Lakewood, NJ, 08701.

Self Pay Price: $290

Budget Price: $135 + 16 community inclusion units + 125 miles

Enjoy quality time dancing and grooving to music with friends! Our dances usually feature fun holiday or seasonal themes and come with a special treat.

Date: Friday, January 24th

Time: 7:00pm- 9:00pm (doors open promptly at 7)

Location: Drop off and pick up is at 150 Oberlin Ave, Unit 1-4, Lakewood, NJ, 08701

Note: Should your loved one require close or line-of-sight supervision, please accompany them to the activities for free.

Rediscover the magic of your childhood with Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus, Sally, and the rest of the gang. "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown!" brings to life the timeless stories that have captured the hearts of audiences for generations. Charlie Brown's trials and triumphs, Lucy's unreliable wisdom, Sally's stubborn approach, and Snoopy's imaginative adventures are sure to leave you with a smile on your face in this laugh-out-loud musical.

Date: Sunday, January 26th

Time: 1:45pm- 6:15pm (the play starts at 3:00pm)

Location: The activity occurs at the Algonquin Arts Theatre in Manasquan, and drop off and pick up is at 150 Oberlin Ave, Unit 1-4, Lakewood, NJ, 08701.

Self Pay Price: $115

Budget Price: $36 + 12 community inclusion units + 25 miles

Enjoy quality time dancing and grooving to music with friends! Our dances usually feature fun holiday or seasonal themes and come with a special treat.

Date: Friday, January 31st

Time: 7:00pm- 9:00pm (doors open promptly at 7)

Location: Drop off and pick up is at 775 East Bay Avenue, Manahawkin, NJ.

Note: Should your loved one require close or line-of-sight supervision, please accompany them to the activities for free.

Learn the basics of volleyball, including how to bump, serve, and spike at our indoor Volleyball Skills & Play class.

**You cannot sign up for this activity using the budget payment option until the Arc of Ocean is in receipt of an approved ISP/SDR with units in the plan. Should you sign up using the budget option prior to having an approved plan with units ready to go, your sign up will be rejected and you will have to sign up again once the process of using the budget is completed.**

Dates: Tuesdays 1/7, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4 and 3/11

Time: 4:30pm-5:30pm

Location: The Bill Burke Wellness Center at 150 Oberlin Ave, Unit 1-4, Lakewood, NJ, 08701.

Self-Pay Price: $150 ($15 per class)

Budget Price: 40 respite units (4 per class)

Master the fundamentals of basketball and improve your game with our Basketball Skills & Play classes.

**You cannot sign up for this activity using the budget payment option until the Arc of Ocean is in receipt of an approved ISP/SDR with units in the plan. Should you sign up using the budget option prior to having an approved plan with units ready to go, your sign up will be rejected and you will have to sign up again once the process of using the budget is completed.**

Dates: Wednesdays 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/5 and 3/12

Time: 4:30pm-5:30pm

Location: The Bill Burke Wellness Center at 150 Oberlin Ave, Unit 1-4, Lakewood, NJ, 08701.

Self-Pay Price: $150 ($15 per class)

Budget Price: 40 respite units (4 per class)

Join us for our Nutritious Cooking classes where you'll discover how to prepare healthy, delicious, and nutritious meals!

**You cannot sign up for this activity using the budget payment option until the Arc of Ocean is in receipt of an approved ISP/SDR with units in the plan. Should you sign up using the budget option prior to having an approved plan with units ready to go, your sign up will be rejected and you will have to sign up again once the process of using the budget is completed.**

Dates: Thursdays 1/9, 2/13 and 3/13

Time: 4pm- 6pm

Location: ATCLA Kitchen at 150 Oberlin Ave, Unit 1-4, Lakewood, NJ, 08701.

Budget Price: 24 respite units (8 per class)

*Please note, you MUST have had your updated approved ISP/SDR with the needed units (24 units of respite) sent through the Medicaid@arcocean.org mailbox PRIOR to signing up for the classes.

Join us for our Nutritious Cooking classes where you'll discover how to prepare healthy, delicious, and nutritious meals!

**You cannot sign up for this activity using the budget payment option until the Arc of Ocean is in receipt of an approved ISP/SDR with units in the plan. Should you sign up using the budget option prior to having an approved plan with units ready to go, your sign up will be rejected and you will have to sign up again once the process of using the budget is completed.**

Dates: Thursdays 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/20, 2/27 and 3/6

Time: 4pm- 6pm

Location: Southern Regional High School (9-10 Building) at 600 North Main St., Manahawkin, NJ

Budget Price: 56 respite units (8 per class)

*Please note, you MUST have had your updated approved ISP/SDR with the needed units (56 units of respite) sent through the Medicaid@arcocean.org mailbox PRIOR to signing up for the classes.

Put your bean bag skills to the test at our 10-week Corn Hole Tournament.

**You cannot sign up for this activity using the budget payment option until the Arc of Ocean is in receipt of an approved ISP/SDR with units in the plan. Should you sign up using the budget option prior to having an approved plan with units ready to go, your sign up will be rejected and you will have to sign up again once the process of using the budget is completed.**

Dates: Fridays 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/7 and 3/14

Time: 4:30pm- 6pm

Location: The Bill Burke Wellness Center at 150 Oberlin Ave, Unit 1-4, Lakewood, NJ, 08701.

Self-Pay Price: $75 ($7.50 per class)

Budget Price: 40 respite units (4 per class)