The Children's Home Society of NJ Afterschool Program

New Jersey After 3 After School Program is a public/private partnership operated by The Children’s Home Society of New Jersey (CHS) in collaboration with Trenton Public Schools. The program operates everyday that school is in full session, is free of charge and welcomes students to enroll regardless of their level of academic ability, English proficiency or behavioral needs. New Jersey After 3: Positive Impact Program provides three hours of after school programming daily at Grace A. Dunn Middle School in Trenton, NJ. Program areas include nine core curriculum components: literacy, business/math, science/technology, study skills/college exploration, character development/community services, visual and performing arts, culture, New Jersey and sports, health and fitness.

The NJ After 3: Positive Impact Program serves 200 sixth, seventh and eighth grade students daily. The students participate in homework support, tutoring, test preparation and enrichment club activities such as MALE Room, Ladies Club, Play Production, Photography, Writers Studio, Karate, Golf Instruction, Recreational Sports, Arts and Crafts, Community Corner, Dance, Junior Achievement, Chorus, and Top Model Club.

Child Ages:

6 years - 13 years

Licenses & Accreditations:

New Jersey Department of Children and Families