Princeton NJ Family and Kids Guide

Princeton Day School

Princeton Day School is the region's premier independent day school for students from PreK through Grade 12. Student-driven academics and demonstrable diversity, equity and inclusion practices fuel our mission to nurture the mind, body and character of each student. Depth of learning, skills acquisition and innovative problem-solving define our expertly facilitated programs and opportunities including the highly selective Science Research Experience Program, Jacobson Music Scholar Program, top Model UN, Energy & Climate Scholars and more. Outstanding athletics in a new LEED-certified 30,000+ sq. ft. athletic center. Learn more today at https://www.pds.org

Adath Israel Congregation

Adath Israel Congregation is an inclusive and inviting home for all. The Adath is an egalitarian Conservative congregation committed to Jewish values, family, community and inclusiveness. The Adath Family prides itself in bringing generations together to experience the beauty and warmth of traditional Conservative Judaism and contemporary Conservative ritual. Through 2023-2024, Adath Israel will be celebrating its 100th anniversary. Special events have begun with our Mosaic program which engages the community by focusing on the arts and culture. Recently, the acclaimed 613 Acapella group filled the house, including a new and original piece to celebrate our 100th year. Guided by our spiritual leaders, Rabbi Benjamin Adler, and Hazzan Arthur Katlin, Adath Israel provides a full spectrum of Jewish experience, including our religious school, adult learning programs, Tikkun Olam initiatives, dynamic Women’s League, Brotherhood and United Synagogue Youth (USY) organizations.

Terhune Orchards

Terhune Orchards is a 250-acre, family-owned farm just outside of Princeton. The Mount family has owned and operated it since 1975. Terhune Orchards is noted for its fresh, wholesome fruits, vegetables, and flowers, growing 35 varieties of apples and over 60 different vegetable crops, Certified Organic and conventional. The farm store is stocked with homemade cookies, fruit breads, apple crisps, apple cider donuts and fresh squeezed apple cider. Terhune's own winery with 16 estate wines hosts music series and is open all year-round. Take part in Pick-Your-Own offerings, farm festivals throughout the year and visit the barnyard of animals. Visit www.terhuneorchards.com to learn about education programs, Read & Pick series, the farm store, school tours, farm camp, birthday parties. Gift baskets available and corporate and group event space! Terhune Orchards - enjoyed by young & old.

Photography by Jen Davis

Let award-winning photographer Jen Davis capture your moment! Specializing in portrait and event photography, Jen has been photographing families, head shots and Bar/Bat Mitzvahs in a fun and fresh way for over a decade. Using a photojournalistic style mixed with high energy and fun, Jen’s images are artful, authentic and real - leaving clients with breathtaking memories that last a lifetime. Hobbyists are also welcome to learn from Jen through private photography lessons.

Urban Air Adventure Park

Urban Air Lawrence Township is a 40k sq-ft facility that provides fun and entertainment for families to come and participate in active play with trampolines, climbing walls, an indoor zip line, flip / spin cars, laser tag and more! We will also be hosting events, birthday parties, as well as providing team building opportunities for local businesses.

Urban Air has been voted the best place for birthday parties and has all the amenities for an unforgettable experience! The Urban Cafe will also be providing food and refreshments such as pizzas, chicken wings, chicken tenders, nachos, cotton candy, ICEEs just to name a few. In addition, Urban Air parks are an integral catalyst to help build and reinforce personal confidence and self-esteem within our youth and we take pride in providing a space for youth development, friendship and mentorship!

Cherry Grove Farm

Cherry Grove Farm is a family-owned dairy farm and creamery situated on nearly 500 acres of preserved farmland. We practice regenerative farming to craft artisanal cheeses, raise grass-fed beef and whey-fed pork, and harvest heritage eggs. Everything is on site, from raising and milking the cows to making and aging our cheese. People love our Buttercup Brie and cave-aged Havilah, which you can buy at our Farm Store along with our meats and other foods and gifts. Come take a class in cheese making, foraging, bread making, beekeeping or other homesteading related workshop. We give hay rides, farm tours, wild plant walks, and a variety of seasonal events. Cherry Grove is an idyllic place for a birthday party, a school outing, or a company retreat. Visit www.cherrygrovefarm.com to learn more. The Farm Store is open every day from 10am - 5pm.

Goldfish Swim School

Goldfish Swim School is the premier learn-to-swim facility for kids ages 4 months to 12 years old in Princeton. The swim school uses a holistic philosophy, The Science of SwimPlay, to help children build life skills both in and out of the water using play-based learning in a fun and safe environment. At Goldfish, kids overcome their fears, learn to swim, respect the water and have lots of fun while doing it. Their award-winning tropical environment and shiver-free pools are simply the fun backdrop for where kids do some serious growing and learning.

The program offers: • Perpetual 30 min swim lessons every week for children 4 months to 12 years old • No sessions (move up as soon as your child is ready!) • Proven curriculum, focus on water safety • Celebrate accomplishments (ribbons, progress reports), building confidence for each swimmer • Warm, shiver-free 90 degree pool • Tropical environment, viewing station for parents, individual family changing rooms, hair blow drying

Sounds of Harmony

Sounds of Harmony Studio offers Mini-Harmonies music classes for children ages 0-5. Rooted in early childhood music and child development, our program creates an inclusive, engaging environment where kids can explore music through dancing, singing, improvising, and playing instruments. Two caregivers are welcome per child. We serve Princeton, Skillman, Stafford Township, and Bordentown. Visit www.soundsofharmonystudio.com for our full schedule, and use code Welcome15 for 15% off your first session! Follow us on Instagram or Facebook @SoundsOfHarmonyStudio for news, class updates, and to learn more about our birthday parties, private in-home music lessons, and music therapy provided by board certified music therapists.

Tumbles Princeton

Tumbles is a super fun learning playground with programs for kids that are based on developmental milestones and designed to help fight childhood obesity. Through gym classes, STEAM classes, a tumble zone and parties, we help shape the minds and bodies of children from 4 mos. to 12 yrs. We offer non-competitive programs that help inspire a love of physical activity, pique curiosity, build confidence, and position children for healthier, happier lives.

Tumbles also offers half and full day camps! For 11 weeks this summer we’ll be offering camp (regular tumbles as well as specialties including gymnastics, ninja warrior, medieval times, pirate, sports, superhero, circus, field day, and totally outrageous camp). We also offer Gymnastics STEAM Day Camp during all school holidays, Kids Nights Out, and Family Days throughout the year! Come for a free trial class (You must mention Princeton Online, a $40 VALUE) and check out all that Tumbles has to offer!