Are We There Yet? Featuring attractions for families and groups in and around New Jersey.

Edison National Historic Site West Orange, NJ - The legacy of the world's most famous inventor.

Family Guide for Parents and Kids A commercial site that provides information and links to family oriented events and recreation

Jewelbox Theatre Seaview Square Mall, 07712, (732) 922-1243

Marlboro Airport Flight instructors will explain and show how an airplane works. Call for 732-591-1591 for times and prices.

The Monmouth County Park System A source of information regarding facilities, events and programs.

The Monmouth Museum Lincroft, NJ - Exhibitions showcase all artistic expressions as well as cultural and scientific phenomena such as local history, flora and fauna, animated prehistoric beasts. Also, festive holiday displays are presented.

Monmouth Symphony Orchestra, Ste. 263, Seaview Square Mall, 07712, (732) 758-1760. A 75-member orchestra that performs throughout the county.

The Nature Conservancy of New Jersey Listings of field trip and volunteer opportunities.

New Jersey-American Water Company Tours are available at the Swimming River Reservoir in Tinton Falls. Tours are on weekdays and the latest they can begin is 3:30 PM. Call Maddy Smalling @933-5944 to make arrangements.

New Jersey Online A State provided event calendar and regional information.

New Jersey State Museum Trenton, NJ - A general museum with exhibits in four broad areas of interest: natural history, archaeology/ethnology, cultural history, and fine art.

Township of Ocean Historical Museum, 163 Monmouth Rd., 07755, (732) 531-2136. Museum contains a collection of historic documents, artifacts and photos from Ocean Township, Monmouth County.

The Twinlights Historical Society Highlands, NJ - Contact information and Lighthouse hours. Admission is free.

Up The Wall Rock Gym East Brunswick, NJ - Associated with the Middlesex Gymnastics Academy (732-249-6422). Number of Scouts is limited to 12 kids on Saturday afternoons. The fee is $125.00 for 1 hour and 15 minutes climbing and 30 minutes in the refreshment room. (Web site indicates a lot of kid experience - Greg.)

Wall Street Rock Gym Edison, NJ. - "Rock" wall climbing. For $10 per scout (10 scout minimum, 30 maximum), they can climb for an hour in the facility. The Gym provides all the equipment and belayers (spotters) necessary. They can accommodate groups on weekends before 1pm or after 6 PM. Please call the gym directly to schedule - 908-412-1255. (From looking at the pictures they have on their web site, this is probably more suitable to Weblos and small groups of 10 to 15 scouts. - Greg)

Wanamassa Fire Company Our local fire company typically has an open house in October that can serve as a den activity. This page also has contact information if you wish to make arrangements for a visit at other times of the year.