Things To Do In Hopatcong
Trinity MMA
5 or 10 Kids' Martial Arts Classes at Trinity MMA (Up to 83% Off)
Kids get up and moving and learn self-defense skills during classes that combine MMA, kickboxing, Brazilian jujitsu, and kids’ wrestling
Budd Lake
$75 $15
Five Drop-In Yoga Classes, or One or Two Months of Unlimited Yoga Classes at Kula Yoga & Wellness (Up to 71% Off)
Kula Yoga & Wellness
Stanhope
$70
$35
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One Month of Introductory Fencing Classes for One or Two at National Fencing-NFA (Up to 65% Off)
National Fencing Alliance
Succusanna
$295
$110
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10 Pilates Classes from Cold Performance Fitness (45% Off)
Cold Performance Fitness
Sussex
$100
$55
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Three or Six Baseball or Softball-Training Sessions from In The Zone Baseball & Softball Academy (Up to 57% Off)
In The Zone Baseball & Softball Academy
Mount Olive Township
$150
$69
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Four Weeks of Unlimited Boot-Camp Classes at Lyon Fitness (45% Off)
Lyon Fitness
Hackettstown
$80
$44
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One or Three Months of Baton-Twirling Classes at Generations of Dance and Baton Twirling (Up to 52% Off)
Generations of Dance and Baton Twirling
Flanders
$45
$25
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In A’ La Art’s walk-in studio, art-savvy staffers share technical tips and aesthetic advice as they mingle with visitors painting pottery, molding clay, and arranging fused-glass projects. Patrons can customize plain bisque pieces—selected from an array of hundreds—with stencils and stamps before daubing on food-safe paints and glazes. Alternatively, they can layer iridescent patterns of colored glass beads onto clear glass bases, creating fused glassware such as bowls, plates, or one-use hammers. Experts kiln-fire completed work, which patrons can pick up roughly a week after their studio time.
Established: 2011
Reservations/Appointments: Recommended
Staff Size: 1 person
Average Duration of Services: 1?2 hours
Handicap Accessible: No
Parking: Parking lot
Most Popular Attraction/Offering: Open play
Recommended Age Group: Toddlers and kids up to 4 years old
Pro Tip: Socks are required for our playroom.
Q&A with Maria Riso, Owner/Instructor
I'm a first-timer. How do you get me ready for the experience?
Just wear comfortable clothing [and] socks, and bring a camera to capture some great pictures of your child.
As the old adage says, "Stuff happens." What training do you and your staff have to stay ahead of the unexpected?
I am certified and have taken CPR and emergency first aid for infants/toddlers/adults.
What is the experience customers can expect, and how do you make it special?
Just plan on having fun. Monkeydoodles Playroom is a safe environment where children up to the age of 4 can play and socialize with other children. We offer Mommy & Me classes, art and fitness classes, [and] open-play sessions.
Is there anything else you want to add that we didn't cover?
We have extended hours during the week and on weekends so working families can also enjoy some special play time with their children.
Whether you want to perform tricks on a wakeboard, balance on water skis, sail over wakes in a tube, or flip 360 degrees on an air chair, Lakeview Marina can fulfill your needs. The company rents out watersports equipment and speedboats?manned by drivers who know how to make an outing exciting?and its owner, Steve Halperin, is certified to teach any watersport.
Lakeview Marina also has options for those who want a more relaxing day on the waters of Lake Hopatcong, which is less than hour away from New York City but a world away from its bustling traffic and Godzilla attacks. The marina supplies these patrons with kayaks and standup paddleboards for some self-directed leisure time. Alternatively, guests can head out aboard a Grand Entertainer pontoon boat for an hours-long floating party. During these trips, the captain ferries parties around the lake on a boat that comes fully equipped with a bar, grill, refrigerator, margarita maker, and sound system.
Reservations/Appointments: Required
Established: 2014
Staff Size: 2?10 people
Average Duration of Services: 1?2 hours
Parking: Parking lot
Handicap Accessible: No
Brands Used: Zapata Racing Flyboard
Recommended Age Group: Adults
Jeff Burr, owner of Fly High Watersports, describes his flyboards as "the closest thing to human flight." The devices project a powerful stream of water, capable of lifting a person up to 40 feet in the air or propelling them through arcing dolphin dives. Of course, Jeff doesn't expect people to just intuit their way through using the flyboards. He and his staff of certified instructors provide hands-on training, teaching customers how to do the coolest tricks and say "What's up?" in whale before unleashing them into the waters of Lake Hopatcong.
Flying Lead Change is more than just a place where horses can live in comfort; it's a place where people can come to learn about riding and horsemanship. Originally from England, where she learned to ride, owner and instructor Jo Harrison has created a safe environment that both caters to new riders and reignites the passion of experienced equestrians. Lessons follow the curriculum of the British Horse Society and United States Pony Club, rewarding students with achievement patches as they advance in their knowledge of the animal, riding styles, and tacking procedure. Flying Lead Change offers regal boarding accommodations that feature a heated barn, 12’x12’ matted stalls with windows, 18 pastures, an Olympic-size outdoor ring, and a special area where gymnasts can come to re-shoe their pommel horses.
Pick your weapon?saber, foil, or epee?and take your stance. National Fencing-NFA can teach you how to wield all three like a master with sport-fencing lessons and camps designed to build muscle memory, sharpen defensive instincts, and impart advanced techniques. Fencers from National Fencing-NFA who wield these skills in their sparring matches have gone on to compete in national championships and Fencing World Cups. For those who prefer to keep their fighting recreational, fencing can help hone reflexes, speed, and flexibility?all important qualities for the next time you meet a dragon in a dark alley.