Keep the kids engaged and having fun while school’s out. From core subjects to the arts and beyond, we’ve rounded up a range of enrichment programs for just about every interest.
ENGLISH & MATH
AlphaMinds Academy
Hoboken, Jersey City
alphamindsacademy.com
Classes in logic, math, reading, phonics, essay writing, chess, coding, and engineering help pre-K kids to 10th graders excel. There is also Russian School instruction.
CAMathories
Summit
camathories.com
Classes teach math, art & design, and music in Cantonese, Mandarin, Ukrainian and English.
Chatham Learning Center
Chatham
cpfamilynetwork.org
Afterschool offerings include tutoring in math, reading, foreign language, writing and AP courses. There’s SAT and ACT test prep, or Orton Gillingham tutoring.
City Kidz World
Cranbury
citykidzworld.com
The program includes vocabulary enrichment, writing, reading connection, and common application essay development, plus classes in SAT and ACT.
Eye Level Learning
Multiple locations
myeyelevel.com
This group helps kids improve their problem-solving skills in math, and enhance skills like listening, speaking, reading and writing. 2025 offers a new Critical Thinking Challenge.
Huntington Learning Center
Multiple locations
huntingtonhelps.com
Kids from kindergarten through high school get one-on-one tutoring in math, reading, phonics, vocabulary, writing, science, study skills and test prep.
JEI Learning Center
Multiple locations
jeilearning.com
JEI’s individualized, workbook, self-learning-based model includes classes (plus homework) in problem-solving, math, English, reading, writing, and critical and creative thinking.
KUMON
Multiple locations
kumon.com
Kumon offers worksheet-based educational services and weekly classes for kids as young as 3 through high school to strengthen their math and English skills.
Mathnasium
Multiple locations
mathnasium.com
The all math-based curriculum focuses on a combination of mental, verbal, visual, tactile and written exercises.
Project Write Now
Red Bank
projectwritenow.org
Lit-loving kids can workshop ideas and get constructive feedback amidst a supportive group, or join an internship and get help with college essay writing.
Sylvan Learning Center
Multiple locations
sylvanlearning.com
Sylvan offers custom tutoring in math, reading and writing, plus homework help, AP support, help with college essays and SAT/ACT prep.
Team Makers
Tenafly
teammakersnorthjersey.com
Team Makers programs teach children to think outside the box, solve problems and gain new perspectives while playing games with other children.
The Writers Circle
Multiple locations
writerscircleworkshops.com
From folktales to poems, weekly workshops that are taught by authorinstructors aim to ignite a creative spark in storytellers in grades 3-12.
FINE ARTS
duCret School of Art
Plainfield
ducretarts.org
The visual arts education promotes creativity and exploration so artists can find a voice in fine arts, illustration or graphic design.
The Montclair Art Museum School of Art
Montclair
montclairartmuseum.org
There is a range of art classes, workshops and camps for kids who want to hone their skills, build confidence and be creative.
One River School of Art + Design
Multiple locations
oneriverschool.com
Students can create their own program by choosing their length of study or switching classes as needed.
Sharron Art Center
South Brunswick, Piscataway
sharronartcenter.com
Students are given a specialized curriculum to ensure they learn fine arts skills at their own pace.
Urban Arts at Monroe
Hoboken
urbanartsnj.com
Fine art classes allow students to use visual arts as a vehicle for self-expression. In addition, Urban Arts curates student art shows throughout the year.
Visual Arts Center of New Jersey
Summit
artcenternj.org
Through exhibition, Studio School and community programs, the Art Center engenders connection, curiosity and creative risk-taking among its students.
York Studio + Gallery
Princeton
yorkfinearts.net
Kids will learn the fundamentals of drawing and painting through studio classes or college portfolio prep.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
Cultural Center for Language Studies
Newark
cclsnj.edu
Using multimedia technology, CCLS encourages students to think and speak only in English.
Dynamic Language Services
Haddonfield
dynlanguage.com
Your child will learn how to speak and think in the language they are studying. Sign up for remedial private tutoring or summer camp.
Gain Ville
Ho-Ho-Kus, Ridgewood, Rutherford
gaincontact.com
Kids from pre-K through high school can learn Spanish, Italian, French and Arabic.
HudsonWay Immersion School
Stirling
hwis.org
Native speakers help kids in elementary and middle school navigate Spanish and Mandarin through listening, reading, writing and speaking
Jump Immersion School
East Hanover, Edison, Scotch Plains, Summit
jumpimmersion.com
Kids from preschool through sixth grade receive bilingual education in Spanish or Mandarin through play, academics and individual interests.
The Language Institute
West Caldwell
thelanguageinstitute.com
The instructors are native or native-proficient speakers who use a communicative approach.
The Language Workshop for Children
Montclair, Ridgewood
languageworkshopforchildren.com
One-on-one instruction focuses on stories, songs and dialogue to get kids as young as 6 months old excited about learning French, Spanish or Italian.
Princeton Language Center
Princeton
berlitz.com
Kids and teens can choose to learn any of a half-dozen different languages using the Berlitz Method, which requires learners to only speak and hear the target language.
MUSIC + PERFORMING ARTS
Brightest Star School of Performing Arts
Cedar Knolls, Long Beach Island, Whippany
brighteststarschoolofperformingarts.com
This independent school teaches performing arts skills through vocal lessons, improvisation, memorization and dance.
Hunterdon Academy of the Arts
Flemington
hunterdonacademyofthearts.com
Music lessons are available on the guitar, piano, drums, violin and voice, with performance opportunities available, in addition to acting and musical theater programs.
MarbleJam Center for Arts & Enrichment
Hackensack
marblejam.org
Instructional fine and digital art classes, creative arts therapies and educational enrichment programs are offered for all ages and abilities.
Performers Theatre Workshop
Millburn
ptwonline.com
Children can expand their skills when it comes to acting, singing, dancing, comedy and overall performing.
The Performing Arts School
Bergen Performing Arts Center, Englewood
bergenpac.org
After training with industry professionals, young performers (starting at age 3 months!) gain real-world experience by performing on bergenPAC’s main stage.
Princeton Ballet School
Cranbury, New Brunswick, Princeton
arballet.org
Princeton Ballet School is the official school of American Repertory Ballet. Dancers are involved in in-school residencies, community events, student matinees and specially-designed classes.
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey
Madison (Box Office and Main Stage)
Florham Park (Mailing & Administration)
shakespearenj.org
This teaching theater offers classes in acting based on the famed author, plus apprenticeship programs and internships.
Taubenslag Productions
North Brunswick
taubenslagproductions.com
Options include professional touring children’s shows, Theater Week, Summer Theater Camp, a Funzapoppin’ Magic Show, and Costumes & Characters.
Westrick Music Academy
Princeton Junction
westrickmusic.org
Home to Princeton Boychoir, Princeton Girlchoir, Camp Westrick and the Poco Voce class, Westrick also offers individual voice lessons for your budding songbird.
STEAM
AlphaMinds Academy
Multiple locations
alphamindsacademy.com
Students can enroll in logic, reading, phonics, coding, essay writing, chess and advanced math. A separate Russian Immersion School teaches kids ages 1-15.
Bits Bytes Code Computer Learning Center
Madison
bitsbytescode.com
Kids learn the ins and outs of computing through STEAM, coding and robotics courses.
Code Ninjas
Multiple locations
codeninjas.com
Kids ages 5-14 can master coding skills through a game-based curriculum. They’ll build their own video game, debug codes and gain valuable tech skills.
Little Ivy Academy
Multiple locations
littleivyacademy.com
Creative kids in grades K-8 can build robots, create video games, develop apps, invent smart gadgets, and film special effects videos.
Mad Science
Multiple locations
madscience.org
Mad Science revels in hands-on classes in forensics, astronomy, magnetism, chemistry, engineering and other natural wonders.
Montclair Learning Center
Bloomfield
mlcplus.com
Kids will learn chess, coding, robotics, engineering and video game tech. There is also a Girls Who Code program, a Kodu Game Lab, plus makerspaces and Minecraft.
The R Child
Fort Lee
therchild.com
The Renaissance Child uses the Reggio Emilia approach to teach STEAM concepts.
Robot Revolution
Summit
robotrevolution.net
Future engineers in third through 12th grades will learn problemsolving through programming and mechanical engineering.
STEAM Works Studio
Multiple locations
steamworksstudio.com
The curriculum ranges from robotics, 3D modeling and animation to website design, programming and practical electronics.
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