Join us for a community service event featuring multiple ways to make a difference! Support the library through a bake sale, sew stuffed animals for children in foster care with We Are Loved, create uplifting handmade cards for hospitalized children through Cards for Hospitalized Kids, and make encouraging friendship bracelets to welcome new Rumson students as they begin the school year. The purpose of this event is to make it easy for everyone to get involved in meaningful, hands-on service that positively impacts our community.

Kind of like a block party...but at the park! Join us to celebrate the end of the summer and back-to-school. Bring your blankets, chairs, and a picnic dinner. This is a great chance for kids to reconnect with friends before heading back to school. Mr. Softee will stopping by around 6pm! The Balance Project focuses on bringing balance back to childhood - more outdoor play, more independence, less time in the digital world. Learn more about The Balance Project at the park party...or just come to hang!

As parents, it can be challenging to navigate the many decisions surrounding youth sports. Join us for an informative panel discussion featuring experts in youth athletics, including a sports psychologist, former dual Division I athlete, physical therapist, veteran youth soccer coach with 20+ years of experience, and The Balance Project founder, Holly Moscatiello. Together, they'll share evidence-based insights and practical guidance to help parents make informed decisions that support their children's long-term well-being and athletic development. Our goal is for every parent to leave feeling more informed, empowered, and confident in navigating the youth sports journey.

Kids lead their own play: adults supervise but don't organize activities or resolve conflicts Builds resilience, collaboration, and problem-solving skills through real experience Prepares kids to grow into confident, empowered adults Bonus: grown-ups get social time too

This event is for parents and teens. In many high-performing communities, young people absorb a powerful—and often unintentional—message: that their worth is tied to grades, accolades, and productivity. The result is rising rates of anxiety, burnout, and disconnection, even among kids who are doing everything “right.” This event introduces the concept of mattering—the idea that young people thrive when they feel seen, valued, and connected, not just evaluated. Speaker Stephanie Malia Krauss is an educator and author of How We Thrive: Caring for Kids and Ourselves in a Changing World and Whole Child, Whole Life. Drawing on research and real-world experience, she offers parents, educators, and teens practical ways to push back against achievement culture and create conditions where young people—and the adults who support them—can truly flourish. Bring friends and family.

This event is for parents and teens. In many high-performing communities, young people absorb a powerful—and often unintentional—message: that their worth is tied to grades, accolades, and productivity. The result is rising rates of anxiety, burnout, and disconnection, even among kids who are doing everything “right.” This event introduces the concept of mattering—the idea that young people thrive when they feel seen, valued, and connected, not just evaluated. Speaker Stephanie Malia Krauss is an educator and author of How We Thrive: Caring for Kids and Ourselves in a Changing World and Whole Child, Whole Life. Drawing on research and real-world experience, she offers parents, educators, and teens practical ways to push back against achievement culture and create conditions where young people—and the adults who support them—can truly flourish. Bring friends and family.

Stop by our table at Foundation Day! We'll have information for parents on coming together to delay smartphones and social media, plus some crafts and treats for the kids.

Missed The High School Balance Challenge this winter? Want to find ways to bring balance into your life? This competition will give you the opportunity to learn how to block those distracting apps on your phone and participate in new activities in real life! Sign up now that you are interested and we will keep you updated about our plans for the FALL BALANCE CHALLENGE! Teens will be asked to form teams of five (ask your friends or classmates to participate with you). The dates are placeholders for now. More details will be finalized this summer! We are also looking for Balance Challenge Ambassadors from local schools. Students who would like to help plan and organize the Balance Challenge can sign up at the link below.

Find Analog Answers — Find Parenting Strategies — Find Free Fun for Kids From smartER phones for kids to phone locks and more, multiple vendors will be on hand to help you choose technology that supports kids' healthy development and suits your family's needs. Speakers will offer real world solutions and practical advice for raising kids well in a digital age. Games and crafts with supervision to keep kids entertained on-site while you explore and learn.