Hoboken Councilmen Presinzano & Ramos pushing for summer rec/learning program – Hudson County View

Hoboken 1st Ward Councilman Paul Presinzano and 4th Ward Councilman Ruben Ramos are announcing plans for a summer recreation and learning program.

By John Heinis/Hudson County View

“Our goal is to create a program that meets the needs of Hoboken’s families while making the best use of the city’s resources,” Presinzano said in a statement.

“We want this to be a collaborative effort between the City, our Public Library, the Hoboken Board of Education, and perhaps even community partners like Stevens Institute of Technology. Our community needs this, and we are committed to helping make this vision a reality.”

The proposed program would include recreation such as sports, outdoor games and arts, as well as hands-on learning activities like STEM projects, creative writing, and leadership workshops.

By working with local groups and leveraging city-owned facilities such as parks, the library, and potential school district spaces, the program aims to be affordable, accessible and impactful.

“Summer learning programs are essential to preventing the ‘summer slide,’ where students lose academic progress,” added, who also serves as a public school teacher in Paterson.

“By offering educational opportunities in a fun and engaging way, we’re helping kids stay on track while giving families peace of mind.”

Presinzano and Ramos, who are both members of the council’s recreation committee, highlighted the importance of collaborating with established organizations like Community Lifestyles, which has been running a successful summer camp program in Hoboken.

“This is about more than just recreation. It’s about bringing the community together to create something that supports both kids and parents during the summer months,” Presinzano added.