How our children spend their day matters. From the moment they wake up in the morning until it’s time to go to bed, each day presents new opportunities for nourishment, nurturing, and growth. While children do spend the majority of their day in the classroom, what happens when the day’s final bell has rung? For many students, extracurriculars such as music, sports, or the arts offer an engaging way to get involved and make these moments a productive, fulfilling use of time. But where are kids without activities to turn? Thankfully, the City of Trenton is here to provide our community’s youth with an enriching and educational environment, courtesy of this year’s Youth Afterschool Program.
Applications are now open for the City of Trenton’s 2024-2025 Youth Afterschool Program. This fun and free resource offers students a vibrant environment to study, connect with peers, and be a part of a number of awesome and academic adventures. This program is available to children ages 6 to 12 years old who are currently attendees of the Trenton Public School District. Afterschool programming is offered at a number of convenient locations throughout the community, including:
- Sam Naples Center: 611 Chestnut Ave., Trenton, NJ 08611
- West Ward Center: 351 Prospect St., Trenton, NJ 08618
- North Clinton Center: 454 N. Clinton Ave., Trenton, NJ 08638
- Ike Williams Center: 238 Clay St., Trenton, NJ 08611
The Youth Afterschool Program will run from 2:30pm to 6:00pm; the Ike Williams Center does also offer extended programming, and will be open from 2:30pm to 7:30pm. Programming runs Monday through Friday from the dates of September 9th through June 20th. If you are interested in registering for this year’s program, please visit the center of your choosing to pick up and drop off your application. For your convenience, a copy of the application has also been attached at the bottom of this article. At the time of submitting your application, parents will need to provide:
- Child’s birth certificate
- Parent must provide ID to match Child’s Birth Certificate
As a participant in this year’s program, students will have access to a number of key resources, including: homework help, free meals, field trips, arts and crafts, music, games, educational activities, and much more. From academic excellence to hands-on activities and games, the Youth Afterschool Program promises to be a highlight of your child’s 2024-2025 school year.
If you’d like to learn more about this year’s Youth Afterschool Program or need any assistance with the application process, please contact the City of Trenton’s Department of Recreation, Natural Resources, and Culture at (609) 989-3860 for further assistance. You can also learn more on the City of Trenton’s website, linked here: Trenton, NJ. The opportunity to learn does not have to come to a close when the final bell of the school day rings, so be sure to enroll now for this enriching and educational afterschool resource.
