DISCOVER THE POSSIBILITIES that await you in Salem County, New Jersey
With a rich legacy of historical places and events, a vast array of natural resources and open spaces, a stable farming community, and a strong economic job base, Salem County offers a very unique quality of life. Nestled in the southwest corner of New Jersey, Salem County is within easy driving distance of Philadelphia, New York, Wilmington, Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Atlantic City. Leave the urban sprawl behind, get away for a day or a weekend to the scenic landscapes, living history and lively arts of Salem County. Whether you plan to spend the day discovering Salem County’s many historic sites, exploring our natural wonders, or enjoying the diverse culture of our community, we have something waiting for you. The hospitality you’ll receive makes staying another day or two an easy choice.
Spring in Salem County!
Upcoming Events in Salem County
You can view the monthly calendar of events here.
When: June 25-29, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Where: Salem County Vocational Technical School, 880 Route 45, Woodstown, NJ. Who: Salem County teens who are completing 7th, 8th, 9th grades.
What: A week-long academy to prepare teens for life away from home. Activities
include:
-cooking skills
-financial management
-consumerism skills (grocery store field trip)
-basic nutrition
-basic first aid
-clothing care (sew on a button, iron a shirt, remove a stain) -basic etiquette
-and more!
Cost: $100 – to cover cost of food and supplies. Lunch and a snack included each day. (Current 4-H members and SCVTS students receive a $20 discount on registration fee. 8th graders enrolled in SCVTS in the fall also receive the discount.)
Scholarships: A limited number of full and partial scholarships are available thanks to funding from the Salem Health & Wellness Foundation. Participants applying for scholarship money should include a need statement instead of payment. Statements will be kept confidential. Scholarship recipients will be notified by June 8.
How to register: Complete the attached for registration form, Permission Form, and mail a check to “Salem County 4-H Leaders Association” to RCE of Salem County, 51 Cheney Rd., Suite 1, Woodstown, NJ 08098.
Registration deadline is June 1. Registration limited to first 24 teens.
The program is being coordinated by the 4-H Youth Development program of Rutgers Cooperative Extension and hosted by the Salem County Vocational Technical School District. Additional support for the program is being provided by the Family and Community Health Sciences Department of Rutgers Cooperative Extension, the Salem County Department of Health & Human Services, and the Salem Health & Wellness Foundation.
When: June 25-29, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Where: Salem County Vocational Technical School, 880 Route 45, Woodstown, NJ. Who: Salem County teens who are completing 7th, 8th, 9th grades.
What: A week-long academy to prepare teens for life away from home. Activities
include:
-cooking skills
-financial management
-consumerism skills (grocery store field trip)
-basic nutrition
-basic first aid
-clothing care (sew on a button, iron a shirt, remove a stain) -basic etiquette
-and more!
Cost: $100 – to cover cost of food and supplies. Lunch and a snack included each day. (Current 4-H members and SCVTS students receive a $20 discount on registration fee. 8th graders enrolled in SCVTS in the fall also receive the discount.)
Scholarships: A limited number of full and partial scholarships are available thanks to funding from the Salem Health & Wellness Foundation. Participants applying for scholarship money should include a need statement instead of payment. Statements will be kept confidential. Scholarship recipients will be notified by June 8.
How to register: Complete the attached for registration form, Permission Form, and mail a check to “Salem County 4-H Leaders Association” to RCE of Salem County, 51 Cheney Rd., Suite 1, Woodstown, NJ 08098.
Registration deadline is June 1. Registration limited to first 24 teens.
The program is being coordinated by the 4-H Youth Development program of Rutgers Cooperative Extension and hosted by the Salem County Vocational Technical School District. Additional support for the program is being provided by the Family and Community Health Sciences Department of Rutgers Cooperative Extension, the Salem County Department of Health & Human Services, and the Salem Health & Wellness Foundation.
When: June 25-29, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Where: Salem County Vocational Technical School, 880 Route 45, Woodstown, NJ. Who: Salem County teens who are completing 7th, 8th, 9th grades.
What: A week-long academy to prepare teens for life away from home. Activities
include:
-cooking skills
-financial management
-consumerism skills (grocery store field trip)
-basic nutrition
-basic first aid
-clothing care (sew on a button, iron a shirt, remove a stain) -basic etiquette
-and more!
Cost: $100 – to cover cost of food and supplies. Lunch and a snack included each day. (Current 4-H members and SCVTS students receive a $20 discount on registration fee. 8th graders enrolled in SCVTS in the fall also receive the discount.)
Scholarships: A limited number of full and partial scholarships are available thanks to funding from the Salem Health & Wellness Foundation. Participants applying for scholarship money should include a need statement instead of payment. Statements will be kept confidential. Scholarship recipients will be notified by June 8.
How to register: Complete the attached for registration form, Permission Form, and mail a check to “Salem County 4-H Leaders Association” to RCE of Salem County, 51 Cheney Rd., Suite 1, Woodstown, NJ 08098.
Registration deadline is June 1. Registration limited to first 24 teens.
The program is being coordinated by the 4-H Youth Development program of Rutgers Cooperative Extension and hosted by the Salem County Vocational Technical School District. Additional support for the program is being provided by the Family and Community Health Sciences Department of Rutgers Cooperative Extension, the Salem County Department of Health & Human Services, and the Salem Health & Wellness Foundation.
When: June 25-29, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Where: Salem County Vocational Technical School, 880 Route 45, Woodstown, NJ. Who: Salem County teens who are completing 7th, 8th, 9th grades.
What: A week-long academy to prepare teens for life away from home. Activities
include:
-cooking skills
-financial management
-consumerism skills (grocery store field trip)
-basic nutrition
-basic first aid
-clothing care (sew on a button, iron a shirt, remove a stain) -basic etiquette
-and more!
Cost: $100 – to cover cost of food and supplies. Lunch and a snack included each day. (Current 4-H members and SCVTS students receive a $20 discount on registration fee. 8th graders enrolled in SCVTS in the fall also receive the discount.)
Scholarships: A limited number of full and partial scholarships are available thanks to funding from the Salem Health & Wellness Foundation. Participants applying for scholarship money should include a need statement instead of payment. Statements will be kept confidential. Scholarship recipients will be notified by June 8.
How to register: Complete the attached for registration form, Permission Form, and mail a check to “Salem County 4-H Leaders Association” to RCE of Salem County, 51 Cheney Rd., Suite 1, Woodstown, NJ 08098.
Registration deadline is June 1. Registration limited to first 24 teens.
The program is being coordinated by the 4-H Youth Development program of Rutgers Cooperative Extension and hosted by the Salem County Vocational Technical School District. Additional support for the program is being provided by the Family and Community Health Sciences Department of Rutgers Cooperative Extension, the Salem County Department of Health & Human Services, and the Salem Health & Wellness Foundation.
When: June 25-29, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Where: Salem County Vocational Technical School, 880 Route 45, Woodstown, NJ. Who: Salem County teens who are completing 7th, 8th, 9th grades.
What: A week-long academy to prepare teens for life away from home. Activities
include:
-cooking skills
-financial management
-consumerism skills (grocery store field trip)
-basic nutrition
-basic first aid
-clothing care (sew on a button, iron a shirt, remove a stain) -basic etiquette
-and more!
Cost: $100 – to cover cost of food and supplies. Lunch and a snack included each day. (Current 4-H members and SCVTS students receive a $20 discount on registration fee. 8th graders enrolled in SCVTS in the fall also receive the discount.)
Scholarships: A limited number of full and partial scholarships are available thanks to funding from the Salem Health & Wellness Foundation. Participants applying for scholarship money should include a need statement instead of payment. Statements will be kept confidential. Scholarship recipients will be notified by June 8.
How to register: Complete the attached for registration form, Permission Form, and mail a check to “Salem County 4-H Leaders Association” to RCE of Salem County, 51 Cheney Rd., Suite 1, Woodstown, NJ 08098.
Registration deadline is June 1. Registration limited to first 24 teens.
The program is being coordinated by the 4-H Youth Development program of Rutgers Cooperative Extension and hosted by the Salem County Vocational Technical School District. Additional support for the program is being provided by the Family and Community Health Sciences Department of Rutgers Cooperative Extension, the Salem County Department of Health & Human Services, and the Salem Health & Wellness Foundation.
Date & Time: July 21, 2018 from 1pm – 6pm
(Rain Date July 22, 2018)
Location: 701 Almond Rd, Pittsgrove Township, NJ 08318
- Water Slides
- Rides
- Bounce House
- Crafts
- Vendors
- Rock Painting
- Sand Castle Competition
- Face Painting
- Music
- Car Show
- Health Fair
- Displays
Gather your friends, neighbors and family and join us for a fun-filled afternoon at a wonderful family- oriented beach complex at Parvin state Park with facilities to swim and picnic (for a fee) along with additional activities including waterslides on the beach, bounce house, train rides (fee charged) and vendors, rock painting, sand castle competition, face painting. There will also be a full Health Fair, car show with prizes, historical displays along with music all afternoon.
There will be something for kids of all ages to entertain you during the afternoon.
Watch for additional items to be added as we get closer to the event!
A Salem County tradition since 1959. Pony rides, pig races, skillet throwing, live music, great food, farm animals and soo much more!
Date & Time: Friday, August 10, 2018 from 8 am – 10 pm
Location: Salem County Fairgrounds, 735 Harding Hwy, Pilesgrove, NJ 08098
Website: Salemcountyfair.com
Salem County’s talent is showcased! A tradition since 1981!
Date & Time: Friday & Saturday August 10 & 11, 2018 at 7:30 both nights.
Location: Salem Community College, 460 Hollywood Ave, Penns Grove, NJ 08069
Cost: $12.00 – oakwoodsummertheatre.com
Every Saturday evening through September! Oldest weekly running rodeo in the US!
Date & Time: Saturday, August 11, 2018 at 7:30 pm
Location: 780 Harding Hwy, Pilesgrove, NJ 08098
Website: cowtownrodeo.com
Salem County’s talent is showcased! A tradition since 1981!
Date & Time: Friday & Saturday August 10 & 11, 2018 at 7:30 both nights.
Location: Salem Community College, 460 Hollywood Ave, Penns Grove, NJ 08069
Cost: $12.00 – oakwoodsummertheatre.com
Date & Time: September 29 & 30, 2018 at 9:00 am
Location: Fort Motts State Park, 454 Fort Mott Road, Pennsville, New Jersey 08070
Date & Time: September 29 & 30, 2018 at 9:00 am
Location: Fort Motts State Park, 454 Fort Mott Road, Pennsville, New Jersey 08070
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