Youth Center

Name: Adult Drawing Level 2
Start: 2026-05-08T22:00+00:00
End: 2026-05-08T23:30+00:00
Location: Community/Senior Center

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The Franklin Township Youth Center addresses youth needs through educational programs, recreational activities, and partnerships with youth service organizations. Membership is free and offers a safe, supportive, and engaging environment for Franklin students from grades six to twelve. To enroll your child as a youth center member, click here

429 Lewis Street, Somerset

Hours During The School Year

Monday - Friday 2:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Saturday 12:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Closed Sundays

Summer Hours

Monday - Saturday 12:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Closed Sundays

732-873-7292

Mission Statement:

The Franklin Township Community Youth Center will evolve from the youth and the overall community, serve the needs of the youth, and empower them to achieve greatness while making Franklin Township a better place to live.

Core Values

Safe – safe physically, psychologically, and emotionally. Design to allow for excellent building flow and supervision in a way that is not intrusive.

Pride– take care of the place and the place will take care of you. Materials that are durable but still beautiful. There will be trust that our youth will take pride in the facility and take care of it.

Cool – vibrant place to be to have fun and learn. The best things to do happen at the Youth Center. Spaces a flexible in size and configuration to allow for various types of activities.

Special – the design will reflect that this is a special place that will express the special things going on inside. People will look at the building and know that they are welcome to go inside, and it will be fun (even if they learn something.)

Respect – since the project will grow out of the community, it will be the community’s job to make sure the facility is maintained and respected which will reflect the respect earned by the youth inside.

Learning – have various spaces to learn a lot of things, large and small, that help catapult youth towards bigger dreams.

Achievable – this project has taken a long time to happen. Make the right decisions so we make sure it happens now.

Adult Drawing Level 2

This program is the level 2 class and is geared towards those with some drawing experience.

Date: 05/08/2026 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM 05/08/2026 6:00 PM 05/08/2026 7:30 PM
Location: Community/Senior Center
505 Demott Lane
Somerset, New Jersey 08873
Introduction: Adult drawing class registration opens on Feb. 13 at 9:00 AM. This program is the level 2 class and is geared towards those with some drawing experience.

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Adult Drawing

Level 2, Fridays, 6-7:30 PM March 13, 20, 27 April 10, 17 (no class April 3) May 1, 8 $55 Resident/$110 Non-Resident

Have you always wanted to learn how to draw or sketch? If so, join us for a fun art program. Artist Nahile will lead the class in learning the basic principles of drawing and how to put what you see on paper as well as how to build your drawing skills through shapes. All supplies are included in these fun classes! Level 2 is geared towards beginners.

Class takes place at the Franklin Township Community/Senior Center, 505 DeMott Lane in Somerset.

Registration opens on Feb. 13 at 9:00 AM.

Go to franklintwp.recdesk.com for more information and to register.

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Where do I call about Independent Sports Organizations?
The following Sports Organizations run independently of the Recreation Department and administer their own program including registration, schedules, fees and organizational structure
- FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP BASEBALL LEAGUE (732) 828-1233 www.ftllbaseball.com
- FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP/SOUTH BOUND BROOK LITTLE LEAGUE (732) 469-7761 www.sbbsll.com
- FRANKLIN TWP. SOCCER LEAGUE (732) 699-0002 www.ftsconline.org
- POP WARNER FOOTBALL (732) 422-3879 www.ftpw.org
The following Sports Organizations are co-sponsored by the Recreation Department and can be reached as follows:
- FRANKLIN TWP. WRESTLING (732) 873-1275 (732) 296-1009 www.franklinwrestlingclub.com
- Hershey Track & Field (609) 409-6327
- Franklin Adult Slo-Pitch Softball (609) 395-9167
Where can I take the Coach’s S.A.F.E.T.Y. Clinic?

Simply access the Rutgers University Youth Sports Research Council Web site at http://www.youthsports.rutgers.edu. On May 12, 1986, New Jersey became the first state in the nation to pass legislation, which protects volunteer athletic coaches, managers, and officials from lawsuits. Commonly referred to as the “Little League Law” (2A:62A-6 et. seq.), this legislation extends partial civil immunity to volunteers who have attended a “safety orientation and training skills program.” Please check site frequently for clinic availability updates. Site is updated as classes fill.
I am currently having financial hardship. How can I/my children still be involved in Township activities?

Fee waivers/reductions are available to low/moderate-income families. Fees may be waived/reduced pending proper documentation. Please call the Recreation office to obtain a form at (732) 873-1991
I am on a waiting list for a Recreation program. How does the waiting list work?

If you do not get into a class, you are placed on a waiting list in order of registration. If an opening becomes available in a closed program, the space will be offered to the first person on the waiting list. If that person declines or is unreachable after three attempts, the staff will then contact the next person on the list. You are simply required to forward a payment to the Recreation office. There is no need to fill out another registration form. All your information is already on file.
I registered for a Recreation activiity and my check was cashed but I haven’t received a call. What do I do?

NO confirmations will be made if you get into a program. If you DO NOT get into a class, you will be notified, placed on a waiting list, and your payment will be returned.
How does Recreation program registration and the lottery system work?

Our random lottery selection process ensures that all registration requests received with postmarks of the specified mail-in date have an equal chance of enrollment. Registration forms received with postmarks other than the specified mail-in date will be processed following the lottery process on a first-come, first-serve basis (this includes any registrations received before or after the specified mail-in postmark date). MAIL-IN REGISTRATIONS ONLY will be accepted and included in our random lottery selection process only when they are received through the mail at Franklin Township Recreation, 505 DeMott Lane, PO Box 6704, Somerset, NJ 08873, with a postmark OF the specified mail-in date. Walk-in registrations will be accepted on a specified date AFTER the lottery, space permitting.
How do I schedule an event in Colonial Park?

Colonial Park is a county-run park. You will need to call the Somerset County Parks Commission in order to schedule events at this location. (908) 722-1200
I am not a resident of Franklin. Can I rent out the park?

Non-Township residents have full use of the park (permits notwithstanding), but only Township residents can hold park permits.
When is a special event permit needed?
A Special Event Permit or other Township approval may be needed if you can answer yes to any of the following questions. Residents should check with the Township Clerk for details.
- Is the event open to the public?
- Is there an admission fee?
- Will the event take place on public property or roadways? (Including but not limited to Township property, buildings, and Parks.)
- Will alcoholic beverages be served?
- Does the premise possess a liquor license?
- Are tents or canopies proposed?
- Will food be served?
- Will food be prepared on site?
- Will food be warmed on site?
- Are any open flames, fireworks, or pyrotechnics proposed?
- Will portable lighting, power or sound Amplification devices be used?
- Are raffles or games of chance proposed?
- Are restroom facilities available? Permanent or Portable? How many?
- Are amusements, rides, animals, show mobiles, Etc.proposed?
- Will signs be utilized for Advertising, Directions, Other?
How much is a park permit?

In most cases park permits are $10.00 per 4-hour block of time.
How do I get a park permit?

Complete a park permit application and submit it to the Franklin Township Recreation Department. Applications can take up to 30 business days to process. Park permits reserve Franklin Township park facilities and are enforceable by law. Some park permit requests may require a Special Event, which may be obtained from the Township Clerk’s Office.

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Adult Drawing Level 2

This program is the level 2 class and is geared towards those with some drawing experience.

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