The Monmouth County Park System will hold "Rock Climbing: The Basics" at Thompson Park, Newman Springs Road, Lincroft on July 6 from 7-9:30 p.m., and a field trip on July 8. Cost is $48 per person, and includes all equipment. The indoor session will cover knot tying, theory, equipment and safety. The field trip will provide experience with climbing and belaying.
The park system has scheduled "Introduction to Sea Kayaking" at Hartshorne Woods Park, Rocky Point, Portland Road, Middletown, for July 8 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost of the clinic is $80 per person with kayak provided, or $45 per person with own kayak. Participants will learn parts of the boat, clothing, and safety equipment, before paddling the Navesink River. (Test provided.)
Preregistration is required for both these programs. For more information, or to register, call the park system at (732) 842-4000. For persons with hearing impairment, the TDD machine number is (732) 219-9484.