Attention all Trenton-based teens and parents! Are you looking for a better way to spend those after-school evenings? Then look no further than the City of Trenton’s Teen Afterschool Program, an exceptional educational environment built specifically with adolescents in mind.

The City of Trenton recently announced that the city’s Teen Afterschool Program would once again be returning for the 2024-2025 school year. This program, which is available to Trenton students ages 13 to 18, offers students a fun and free environment to kick off the conclusion of their school day and continue to learn long after the school day has concluded. The program will run from September 9th to June 20th at a variety of recreational centers throughout the community. Families are welcome to enroll at a number of locations, 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

Afterschool programming will be available to teens Monday through Friday from 6pm to 8pm. If you are a parent or guardian and are interested in enrolling your child, please stop by one of the recreation centers listed above in order to pick up and drop off your application. At the time of your application, parents must provide a copy of your child’s birth certificate, as well parental ID which matches the child’s birth certificate. Once enrolled, students will have the opportunity to participate in a number of exciting, hands on activities, including but not limited to:

• Homework assistance
• Field trips
• Arts & crafts
• Music
• Games
• Educational activities

And much more! By offering students a secure, nurturing environment to kick back and unwind, parents can enjoy peace of mind knowing that their child is safe, sound, and making productive use of that precious after-school time. Teens alike will love the program for its engaging trips, wide variety of activities, and the chance to socialize with like-minded members of their community. A wonderful way to get involved for the whole family, Trenton’s Teen Afterschool Program can play an integral role in making this your family’s best school year yet.

To learn more about this and other available programs for Trenton youth, please visit the Department of Recreation, Natural Resources, and Culture’s page on the Trenton, NJ website, linked here: Dept. of Rec. If you’d like to learn more about the Teen Afterschool Program or require any assistance completing the application, please contact the Department of Recreation, Natural Resources, and Culture at (609) 989-3860, where a representative will be happy to assist. This year’s Teen Afterschool Program will be the talk of the down, so be certain to enroll today!

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