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August 2011

Junior Keepers

Mondays & Fridays: June 24th - September 2nd, 8:00am -1:00pm
This program provides students ages 11-16 with an opportunity to experience the aquarium from an employee's point of view.

A great program for future marine biologists, Junior Keepers provides the opportunity to experience the aquarium from an employee’s point of view. Campers will assist with various tasks including animal enrichment, logging, & feeding. Sneakers are required.

Mondays and Fridays: June 24th - September 2nd
8:00am – 1:00pm
Ages 11-16 years old 

$80 per child / per day (additional $10.00 to purchase a Junior Keepers t-shirt) 

Call 732-899-1659 to pre-register.

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Kiddie Beach Show

Monday - August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 — 7:00PM to 8:00PM
Kiddie Beach Shows on the South Beach Stage

June 27th - Chris Sullivan "Shock from the Electric Company"

July 4th - NO SHOW

July 11th - Bounce Ooo La La & Daniel

July 18th - Extreme Skills Comedy Show

July 25th - Goowin's Balloowins

August 1st - YOSI

August 8th - T-Bone

August 15th - Mutts Gone Nuts

August 22nd - Magic of John Bundy & Morgan

August 29th - Brenn Swanson Variety Show

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Beachcombing

Monday - August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 — 6:00PM to 6:45PM
Explore the shore with our staff during this free program and see what you can find!

Explore the shore with our staff during this free program and see what you can find! Cap off your trip with one of Jenkinson's free kiddie beach showa and Jenkinson's South Beach Stage! Weather permitting. All ages.

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Shark Week

August 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 — 1:00PM to 4:00PM
Shark Week at Jenkinson's Aquarium 1-4pm Daily August 1st through 7th

Come learn about the most misunderstood animals in the sea with different themes and acitivities each day!  Show your spirit by wearing shark related clothing, hats or accessories and receive $1 off your admission!

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Aquarium Explorers Camp

Tuesday - Thursday: July 5th - August 25th, 9:00am - 1:00pm
A camp for 5-10 year olds that will provide a chance to learn about the aquarium inhabitants through crafts, games, and live animal visits!

Created for mini-marine biologists ages 5-10, Aquarium Explorers camp will provide children the chance to learn about aquarium inhabitants through crafts, games, and live animal visits! There will be a different theme each week. Please check out http://www.jenkinsons.com/aquarium/summer-camps for themes.  Sneakers are required.  $150 per child per week.  You can even sign up for multiple weeks!  Registration begins in May 2011.Call 732-899-1659 to pre-register.

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Wristband Day

Tuesday - August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 — 12:00PM to 6:00PM
Wristband Day in the Amusement Park

Ride all the rides for $15 per person from Noon til 6pm.

**** End of Season Wristband Special*****  Tuesday, Sept. 6th, Friday, Sept. 9th & Friday, Sept. 16th

For every wristband you purchase for that day, you will receive a voucher that can be redeemed for a complimentary wristband during any Wristband Day or Night in June of 2012.

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Seanet: Its for the birds!

Tuesday - August 2, 16, 30 — 8:00AM to 9:30AM
Walk the Beach with our staff in this free program, while helping them monitor local shorebird populations.

Walk the Beach with our staff, in this free program, while helping them monitor local shorebird populations.  Meet in front of the Aquarium at 8am sharp.  Weather dependent. Ages 9 and up.

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Hermit Crab Races

Wednesday - August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 — 7:30PM
Hermit Crab Races
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Jenkinson's Music Fest

Wednesday - August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 — 7:30PM to 9:00PM
Jenkinson's Music Fest at Inlet Beach Stage

June 29th - Opening Gala Concert (Highlights from all shows and artists to be featured this season.)

July 6th - The British Invasion Tribute

July 13th - Your Three Tenors (Conductor of the NJ Symphony - Jason Tramm)

July 20th - Rain Date - NO CONCERT (there have been no rain outs)

July 27th - Big Band/ Dancing with the Stars

August 3rd - Bobby Byrne

August 10th - Broadway Show Stoppers (with David Wroe, Conductor of the Westfield Symphony)

August 17th - Big Band/ Italian Style (Starring Moreno Fruzzetti)

August 24th - Bronx Wanderers

August 31st - Rain Date

September 5th - Patriotic Season Finale (Fireworks to Follow)

Platinum Sponsor:  Brown & Brown Insurance  http://www.bbmetro.com 

Gold Sponsor: AFI Food Group  http://performancefoodservice.com/AFI/Pages/default.aspx

Gold Sponsor:  T&T Coast Buick GMC  http://www.ttcoastauto.com/

 

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Arts & Crafts

Wednesday - August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 — 6:00PM
Make and take crafts in the Amusement Park
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Circus, Circus!!

August 3rd
Circus, Circus!! 3-7pm

Face Painting, Balloonists, Make & Take Crafts, Strolling Clown Act "Clowns a Poppin", Cirque de Jour teaching juggling scarves, balls & more

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Radio Disney

Wednesday - August 3, 10, 17, 31 — 5:00PM to 7:00PM
Radio Disney Events on Pavilion Beach Stage
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Fireworks

Thursday - August 4, 11, 18, 25 — 9:00PM
Fireworks at Dark
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Face Painting & Balloonists

Thursday - August 4, 11, 18, 25 — 5:00PM to 7:00PM
Face Painting and Balloonists on the Boardwalk from 5-7pm
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Dolphin Races

Thursday - August 4, 11, 18, 25 — 5:30PM
Dolphin Races on Pavilion Beach

Dolphin Races on Pavilion Beach 5:30pm (registration 5:30pm)

The Dolphin Races are like stick horse races but with dolphins instead of horses. The races will be held on the beach and there will be six participants in each race. A set of dice will be rolled which will tell each dolphin how many spots to move forward. The first dolphin to reach the end will be the winner. There will be  several races each Thursday evening on the beach across from the Aquarium Gift Shop.

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Movies on the Beach

Friday - August 5, 12, 19, 26 — 9:00PM to 10:30PM
Movies on the Beach at Dark

June 24th - You Again

July 1st - Justin Bieber: Never Say Never

July 8th - MegaMind

July 15th - Flipped

July 22nd - Rango

July 29th - Unaccompanied Minors

August 5th - Yogi Bear

August 12th - Despicable Me

August 19th - Secretariat

August 26th - Toy Story 3

September 2nd - Tangled

*All Movies Subject to Change- Weather Dependent

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Junior Keepers

Mondays & Fridays: June 24th - September 2nd, 8:00am -1:00pm
This program provides students ages 11-16 with an opportunity to experience the aquarium from an employee's point of view.

A great program for future marine biologists, Junior Keepers provides the opportunity to experience the aquarium from an employee’s point of view. Campers will assist with various tasks including animal enrichment, logging, & feeding. Sneakers are required.

Mondays and Fridays: June 24th - September 2nd
8:00am – 1:00pm
Ages 11-16 years old 

$80 per child / per day (additional $10.00 to purchase a Junior Keepers t-shirt) 

Call 732-899-1659 to pre-register.

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Big Joe's Jersey Talent Show

Sunday - August 7, 14, 21 — 7:00PM to 9:00PM
Big Joe's Jersey Talent Show on Pavilion Beach Stage
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Under the Sea

August 10th
Under the Sea 3-7pm

Face Painting, Balloonists, Make & Take Crafts, Strolling Music, Captain Cuddlefish & Mirna Mermaid Baitshop walking the boards (on wheels with interactive comedy show), King Triton on Stilts

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A Day Under the Sea

Wednesday - August 10 — 3:00PM to 7:00PM
Join Jenkinson's Aquarium and Boardwalk in celebrating a day of fun under the sea!

Join Jenkinson's Aquarium and Boardwalk in celebrating a day of fun under the sea! All Ages. Included with General Admission.

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Blessing of the Waters

Monday - August 15 — 9:00AM to 9:30AM
Blessing of the Waters 9am Pavilion Beach
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Lifeguard Tournament

Tuesday - August 16 — 6:00PM
Lifeguard Tournament 6pm on Pavilion Beach

Jenkinson's Intersquad Lifeguard Tournament 6pm

4 Team - 6 Events

Swim Relay, Kayak Relay, Surfboard Relay, Medley (run/ swim/ board/ kayak), Beach Flags and Tug of War

Come see your favorite Jenks Lifeguards compete against each other on a day of sun, fun and surf.

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Pirate Day

August 17th
Pirate Day 3-7pm

Face Painting, Balloonists, Make & Take Crafts, Strolling Entertainment, Pirate Stage Show with the Valhalla Pirates (3:30pm & 6:15pm), and Dress-up Interactive Show for Kids (4pm, 5pm & 6pm)

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Lots for Tots

August 24th
Lots for Tots 2-8pm

Face Painting, Balloonists, Make & Take Crafts, Strolling Bands, Strolling Magic Show, Baby Parade, Treasure Hunt, Pony Rides & Petting Zoo

Baby Parade (open to children 7 and under) 3:00pm:  Registration - 1:30-2:30pm in front of Joey Tomatoes

Categories for Parade Include: Best Dressed, Funniest, Twins, and Best Float

First Prize in Each Category  - $500 Savings Bond (You must participate in the parade to be eligible for prizes.)

Treasure Hunt 4pm (South Beach)

Pony Rides & Petting Zoo 4:30- 7:30pm (Pavilion Beach)

Yosi and the Superdads 7pm (South Beach Stage)

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Hot Halloween

August 31st
Hot Halloween 3-7pm

Face Painting, Balloonists, Make & Take Crafts, Strolling Entertainment, and Spooky Halloween Show

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