Princeton NJ Family and Kids Guide

Princeton Day School

Princeton Day School's mission is to nurture the mind, the body, and the character of each student. Our coeducational, college-prepatory day school offers students a creative and challenging academic experience within an intimate, supportive learning environment. The classes are small and instruction personalized, and the school itself creates a strong sense of community. We enroll approximately 950 students from PreK through twelfth grade, and are located on a 106-acre campus two miles from the center of Princeton. Please contact us for information about our application process and our strong need-based financial aid program. Opportunities of a Lifetime. Every Day.

Kelsey Theatre

Kelsey Theater's blockbuster 2019-2020 theater season is filled with heroic characters and all the fans who cheer them on. Conveniently located on the West Windsor campus of Mercer County Community College, the theatre is wheelchair accessible with free parking next to the theatre. The curtain goes up Sept. 12 with the beloved Rodgers & Hammerstein's musical The Sound of Music, followed by other major musicals, dramas, comedies, and shows for the entire family.

Ten regional theater companies will perform this year, along with several companies starring MCCC theater and dance students. The Kelsey Kids Series will feature traveling professional troupes. Ticket prices for musicals are $22 for adults and $20 for seniors and students/children; tickets for plays are $20 and $18. Orders may be placed by calling the Kelsey Theatre Box Office at 609-570-3333, by mail, or online at www.kelseytheatre.org

Sky Zone

We are Sky Zone. Come join us to fly high and have some fun.

We are an indoor trampoline park that not only features Trampolines but Warped Wall, Dodgeball, Toddler Zone, Free Climb Wall, Ninja Warrior Course, Basketball, and Foam Pit!!! We also host awesome birthday parties, group events and team building events. Family Fridays are Awesome - Get four 60 min. Jump Passes + one large pizza + a pitcher of soda for only $60 ($92 value)! GLOW is super cool - lasers, music and blacklight transform the whole park into a crazy jumping dance club. Sky Zone wants everyone to have FUN - we have Sensory Hours - Sensory hours provide a quieter, toned-down jumping experience for those with special needs.

Terhune Orchards

Terhune Orchards is a 200-acre, family owned farm in just outside of Princeton. The Mount family has owned and operated it since 1975. Terhune Orchards is noted for its fresh, wholesome fruits, vegetables, flowers and herbs, growing 25 varieties of apples and over 35 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. 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, school tours, farm camp, birthday parties and more! Gift baskets available and corporate and group event space! Terhune Orchards - enjoyed by young & old.

Open All Year, Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat & Sun 9am-5pm.

Stuart Country Day School

Stuart is an independent K-12 school in Princeton, founded in 1963, just for girls. We believe that in developing the mind, body and spirit together, a Stuart education produces young women leaders who think critically, creatively and ethically. Our challenging curriculum takes advantage of the way girls learn in the STEM fields of science, technology, engineering and math—as well as the arts, humanities and athletics. Stuart graduates go on to become confident, intelligent and articulate agents for positive change in our world. Girls may enter Stuart at all grade levels, depending on space availability. We also have a co-ed preschool and junior kindergarten program. Visit www.stuartschool.org for more information.

Lavner Camps at Stuart Country Day School

The Laurel School of Princeton

The Laurel School of Princeton is excited to announce the expansion to high school this year — we are now accepting applications for our first graduating class of 2023! Specializing in educating students with language-based learning differences such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia, Laurel School provides individualized instruction and support to meet the unique learning challenges of our students. At Laurel, all of our students learn differently – so no one is "pulled out" of class for support – needs are met in the classroom with their peers. By celebrating and validating the strengths of their dyslexic minds, Laurel students are confident, curious, and they love to come to school each day. Applications are accepted year-round. To learn more or schedule a tour, visit www.laurelschoolprinceton.org/admissions

iD Coding & AI Academy for Teens Held in Princeton

Get immersed in a startup environment in this intensive, pre-collegiate dev shop experience! This pre-collegiate program is perfect for aspiring coders who want to advance their skills and gain a competitive edge. Programs for ages 13-18 held in Princeton, and at prestigious campuses in the USA, Europe, and Asia, including NYU, Caltech, and Imperial College London.

Software startup vibes. Peer collaboration. Elite staff. Intensive curriculum. A prestigious university setting. The moment teens step into our state-of-the-art labs, they're immersed in coding culture. Whether they focus on machine learning, AI, cryptography, game programming, or robotics engineering, they'll build an impressive project for their portfolio, gain valuable industry insights, and leave with a network of talented friends and mentors.

iD Tech Camps & Academies Held at Princeton

iD Tech is the world leader in STEM education, with 20+ years of experience and 450,000 alumni. Programs for ages 7-19 are held in Princeton, and at 150+ prestigious campuses in the USA, Europe, and Asia, including NYU, Caltech, and Imperial College London.

At iD Tech Camps, weeklong sessions blend world-class instruction with fun camp activities, so kids can have an unforgettable summer. In between lab sessions, they'll have plenty of time to explore campus, socialize with new friends, get active outdoors, or finesse their final project.

iD Coding & AI Academy is a pre-collegiate program perfect for aspiring coders who want to advance their skills and gain a competitive edge. At iD iD Game Dev Academy, teens can kick-start their dream career with an intensive, pre-collegiate game industry experience.

iD Tech Camps Held in Princeton

iD Tech is the world leader in STEM education, with 20+ years of experience and 450,000 alumni. Programs for ages 7-17 are held in Princeton, and at 150+ prestigious campuses in the USA, Europe, and Asia, including NYU, Caltech, and Imperial College London.

Led by tech rockstar instructors, students build in-demand skills for futures in coding, game development, robotics, creative arts, and more. Guaranteed small class sizes ensure personalized learning for all skill levels.

Each weeklong session blends world-class instruction with fun camp activities, so students can have an unforgettable summer. In between lab sessions, they'll have plenty of time to explore campus, socialize with new friends, get active outdoors, or finesse their final project.

Hopewell Theater

Notre Dame High School

Located on 100 beautiful acres in Central New Jersey, just across the river from Bucks County, PA, Notre Dame High School prepares young men and women for lives of purpose built upon a foundation of Catholic faith with a commitment of service to others. At Notre Dame, new science lab facilities, film studio and wireless environment enhance the ever expanding curriculum. The faculty engages students as they learn research and writing techniques in a broad range of courses, such as Etymology, Media Literacy and Mass Communication - students come to know the global world in the 21st century. Come to excel. At Notre Dame, SAT, ACT and AP scores are well above the national average, and 99% of our graduating seniors go on to higher education, including some of the nation’s finest colleges and universities, carrying millions of dollars in scholarships with them.

Solebury School

After much consideration and careful monitoring of the COVID-19 pandemic, Solebury School has made the difficult decision to cancel all in-person programs for Summer 2020. This includes Day Camp, Starcatchers, Enrichment programs, Swim Club, and Swim Lessons. Full refunds will be given to anyone who has already made a payment.

French American School of Princeton

The French American School & International Middle School is an independent school offering a bilingual education from Preschool (3yrs old) through 8th grade. Students, families, staff and teachers at FASP come from around the world, and is one of the most nationally, culturally, and linguistically diverse if not the most diverse school in the Princeton area. Learning in a bilingual environment is a valuable asset in a society where communication is essential. Being exposed to many cultures and learning to respect them is a formative experience for children in a world where cultures are more than ever in contact. Learn why bilingual education will set your child on the right path to thrive in tomorrow’s world.

The Bridge Academy

Open Houses 2020: 1/14, 2/11, 3/17, 4/21, 5/12 @9:30am

Princeton Academy of the Sacred Heart

Princeton Academy of the Sacred Heart is an independent school for boys in Kindergarten through Grade 8. Our mission is to develop young men with active and creative minds, a sense of understanding and compassion for others, and the courage to act on their beliefs. We educate the whole boy in mind, body and spirit. A rigorous, inquiry-based, hands-on academic program joins unparalleled character development and a wide variety of arts, athletics and co-curriculars to provide an ideal learning environment for boys. Creative. Compassionate. Courageous. We bring out the best in boys.

Cambridge School

Cambridge School, K-12, in Pennington, NJ, (Princeton area) is an independent special education school for children who have been diagnosed with language-based learning differences, such as dyslexia, ADHD, and auditory processing disorder. Our program is built on evidence-based research and emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, executive function, and metacognitive skills. Students with language-based learning differences require individualized attention, and Cambridge offers a curriculum that is specifically designed to help students overcome their challenges. Cambridge believes in providing a comprehensive program that supports the whole child by offering dynamic visual and performing arts programs, an athletics program, and a variety of extracurricular clubs. Our campus is located in the Princeton, NJ area, though our students come from all over New Jersey and parts of Pennsylvania, particularly Bucks County.

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Princeton Montessori School

Princeton Montessori School, founded in 1968, is an independent, coeducational day school dedicated to the highest quality education of children, offering programs for infants through 8th grade. We are dedicated to igniting a passion for learning and nurturing the potential in each child in accordance with the principles of the Montessori philosophy. It is our mission to promote intrinsic motivation, independence, social responsibility, and a love of learning so that as global citizens, our students can lead fulfilling lives and work to better the world. Authorized by The International Baccalaureate® (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP) for students aged 11-16, our graduates are confident, competent and well-prepared for success in life. Princeton Montessori School continues to provide children from the greater Princeton area with the very best in Montessori education.Tours weekdays by appointment.

YWCA Princeton

The YWCA Princeton received its charter in 1922; since then, we have been bringing our mission of Eliminating Racism and Empowering Women to life. We strive to meet the changing needs of our diverse community through: an After School Program for more than 500 local children at five school sites; our English as a Second Language department, that teaches English and life skills to immigrants from various socio-economic backgrounds; The Breast Cancer Resource Center, that provides information and support services to more than 5,000 women annually; our Child Care Center at Valley Road School, that provides English-language and social skill development, specifically to low-income and Latino children. We also offer many adapted classes for those with mental and physical challenges, adult education classes, an aquatics program, arts & crafts, fitness and martial arts for women, and a dance program for children and adults. Financial assistance is available.

Chapin School

Chapin School welcomes students who are curious, engaged learners whose families value our belief that lifelong habits of mind and heart are formed in the elementary and middle school years. Chapin provides a richly textured education that inspires academic achievement and builds strength of character. At Chapin, all of our efforts and resources are dedicated to early childhood, elementary and middle school learning experiences that are the foundation of future success. We believe this focused approach gives our students advantages by providing more leadership opportunities in developmentally appropriate ways, inspiring them to take academic risks, and develop their sense of community. The Chapin "C's" become an intrinsic part of each Chapin student through a continual focus on Character, Curriculum and Community.

CKW Academy Year-Round Language Arts Programs

City Kidz World Writing Studio, located in Skillman, NJ, is committed to encouraging young people to take an active role in their development as writers. It is a writing program for writers ages 8 to 17 who are interested in creative writing, journalistic writing, or academic writing. Classes are small or individualized and are available days, evenings, and weekends. Writers may work on their own independent creative projects with a writing coach, join a journalistic cohort and publish a newsletter,  join a poetry work group, or work with an instructor to customize a program that will help improve their performance in school. Teachers are highly qualified with decades of experience in writing and teaching. View details about available days and times for classes at citykidzworld.com/writingcoach.php

Princeton Ballet School at the American Repertory Ballet

Founded in 1954 by Audrée Estey, Princeton Ballet School is one of the nation’s finest non-profit dance schools. Many things set Princeton Ballet School apart from the usual dance school, the most important being: our philosophy; our faculty; our affiliation with a professional ballet company; our dedication to live music in the classroom, and our facilities.

George School

George School is a Quaker, co-ed boarding and day school for students in grades 9 to 12. Located on a beautiful 240-acre campus, George School is an experienced leader in education, offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma program and an array of advanced placement (AP) courses. Whether through robotics, stagecraft, ceramics, or philosophy, students are challenged through a rigorous yet personalized curriculum. Students participate in athletics and physical wellness classes in state of the art facilities, and we also offer an equestrian program. Our goal is to inspire our students to seek their authentic selves and to provide them with a well-rounded preparation for life. Our graduates enter the world confident and capable leaders rooted in self-awareness, self-sufficiency. With our comprehensive college counseling program, our graduates attend the most selective colleges and universities worldwide.

Princeton Junior School

Our focus on academic excellence in a nurturing environment encourages children to become creative, effective problem-solvers, innovators, and good citizens of the world. At PJS, children are at the heart of a loving community, where excellent teachers are dedicated to helping each child reach his fullest potential, from age 2 through fifth grade. Classrooms are rich with literature, science, and art projects. Special" classes (in art, music, technology, sports, literature, and environmental education) are interwoven with classroom curriculum, providing a variety of hands-on experiences. PJS is one of only a handful of preschools that offers a dedicated classroom for two-year-olds, because we want to plant the seeds of imagination and a lifetime love of learning as early as we can. Our School's philosophy of education teaches children to build on core knowledge from year to year, increasing the depth and strength of that knowledge as they mature.

Firefly Tennis

We will be able to start our summer programming on June 22nd. Week 1 of camp (June 15) will be cancelled and private lessons can be scheduled during this time period.

Week 2 (June 22) and Week 3 (June 29) will now be offered as an organized sports play program with two playing sessions: Morning and Afternoon. Players can sign up for one or for both sessions. If you are already registered for these weeks, you do not have to do anything else. Weeks 4 through 11 (July 6 - August 28th) will continue as planned. This year we are limiting the camp to a much smaller number of participants, roughly half of the maximum number we had last year. If you are planning on registering, I encourage you to do it very soon.

STEAM Works Studio

Unlock your child’s full potential at STEAM Works Studio Summer Camp - a variety of high-tech camps that are not only educational but fun! Campers will delight in building and coding their own drones, 3D printing keys to freedom in our Escape Room camp, constructing their own skyscraper out of mini bricks and mortar, designing video games, working with robots and so much more! Our camps are sure to prepare their young minds for future opportunities in this quickly changing, technology driven world. We offer half and full day camps all throughout the summer with early drop-off/late pick-up options available. You can also join our structured weekend classes and robotics competitions and don’t forget to celebrate your birthday with STEAM! Choose from a variety of handcrafted themes designed to engage, stimulate and educate young minds.

The Hill School

The Hill School is a coeducational independent boarding and day school for students in grades 9-12 and post-graduates. Founded in 1851, Hill is a small and close learning community—a place where our reputation for academic excellence is based upon a challenging and expansive curriculum rooted in a strong liberal arts legacy; a faculty of highly qualified, dedicated teachers and advisers; and a structured atmosphere that blends high expectations with meaningful support. Faculty and students from around the country and the world live and learn together - they treat each other as family and form lifelong friendships. As a school, we value principles of honesty, genuineness, empathy, respectfulness, and kindness; character is not so much taught as lived, as represented in the School’s motto, “Whatsoever things are true.”

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The Lewis School Of Princeton

Founded in 1973, The Lewis School is among the earliest groups of educators in the country to innovate, develop and implement curriculum-wide multisensory education, science-based student assessments, and neuroscience-based teacher training within a structured and nurturing traditional school environment. The School’s philosophy is best described by its founder, Marsha Lewis, "At The Lewis School, learning problems are understood, not as disabilities, but as differences: the expression of remarkable and diverse capacities of human thinking and perceptions. The purpose of a Lewis School education is to prepare students, who may struggle with language-based learning issues related to dyslexia, attention deficit and auditory processing, to thrive academically, as they learn to restore the confidence and self-esteem they need to achieve their scholastic and personal best.”

The Wilberforce School

Wilberforce provides a spiritually nourishing and rigorous education for children from pre-K through 12th grade. We know that formation happens during all the hours that students spend in school, and we are intentional in creating an environment where your children will be formed as lifelong learners, with good habits of life and faith as well as study. Our students receive a distinctively Christian education, with methods proven to produce academic excellence; our classes are taught at a grade level ahead, and all students are guided along this accelerated track. Students are welcomed into a joyful community of learners that instills in them a sense of wonder and depth of inquiry, and provides opportunities to explore new things and grow.

Tooth Fairy Family Dental LLC

Tooth Fairy Family Dental’s mission is to provide the finest dental care. We exist to attract and maintain patients. When we adhere to this maxim, everything else will fall into place. Our services will exceed the expectations of our patients. Some the services we provide: Implants, Whitening ,Crowns, Invisalign, Extractions, Veneers,

"We invest in technology because it's the best way to care for our patients. But we also spend time making sure patients know how to take care of their teeth."

The Pennington School

The Pennington School is an independent, coeducational school for 525 students in grades 6 through 12, with both day and boarding programs. The current student body represents over 40 countries, and about 30% receive financial assistance. The challenging and innovative curriculum is college preparatory, with a strong emphasis on fostering the development of the whole student through academics, athletics, community service, and the creative and performing arts. Pennington offers two, two-year special certificate programs in Global Studies and Applied Science. There are also small, selective programs for international students and for bright students with language-based learning differences. Faculty members are noted for their dedication to the learning process of all students, and for honoring the varied perspectives of the diverse student body, which contribute to the entire educational experience.

Shady Brook Farm

Shady Brook Farm, one of the last working farms in Bucks County is an enterprise growing acres of fruits & veggies, boasting a large Farm Market & Garden Center, and is well known for its seasonal events. The Farm Market is open all year and stocks farm grown produce, has a Deli, sells milk in glass bottles, gourmet cheese, specialty foods and more! The Market is also home to Uncle Dave’s Homemade Ice Cream and sells locally made Rose Bank Wines. The huge Nursery & Garden Center is the best place to find a wide variety of high quality plants, trees, shrubs, mulch, stone, garden tools, bird seed, and more. The expert staff is always happy to help customers find just what they’re looking for. Shady Brook grows PYO crops like strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, peaches, apples and pumpkins.

Access Princeton

Access Princeton is here to answer all your questions about Municipal services. We are located in the Administration office at 400 Witherspoon St. If you have questions about municipal services or want to report a non-emergency problem in town Access Princeton is here to help. You can call 609-924-4141, report it using the mobile app or on line at https://www.princetonnj.gov/departments/access-princeton. Access Princeton is open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.

Old Barracks Museum

Visitors enjoy many exhibits and activities recalling military life before and during the Battle of Trenton.The Museum offers great services for families throughout the year. From military re-enactments and family workshops to concerts, lectures, and even Summer History Day Camp for the kids, the Old Barracks is an invaluable educational resource. Open daily 10-5pm.

Princeton String Academy

School of Rock

For over 15 years, School of Rock has been inspiring the world to rock on stage and in life. We believe the best way to learn music is to play music. We take students from the lesson room to the stage, developing both their confidence and musicianship with programs designed for all skill levels. Founded as a single school in Philadelphia, PA in 1998.

Westminster Conservatory of Music

Westminster Conservatory, the community music school of Westminster College of the Arts of Rider University, offers superior faculty at all locations and tailors music lessons, workshops, and classes to the needs of the individual student. Study at the Conservatory provides a unique opportunity for musical growth. Individual instruction may be taken, exclusive of other course work, or students may choose a more structured approach through the Conservatory’s Honors Music Program, which offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to build total musicianship and is available to gifted and highly motivated students. Westminster Conservatory of Music is a nationally recognized institution, maintaining active membership in the National Guild of Community Schools of the Arts.

Visit our website, www.rider.edu/conservatory, e-mail us or call 609-921-7104.

Acting Naturally Theatre

Designed for Boys & Girls ages 8 – 18. Actors learn stage presence and build confidence while mastering the art of performing. Each week Actors learn a new show and collectively perform for the community to enjoy! Summer 2020 includes Disney’s Aladdin Jr, Disney’s Moana Jr., Broadway Bootcamp, Legally Blonde the Musical Jr, Behind the scenes Tech Camp, and more. Sign up for the whole summer or one week. Cost is $375.00 for the first week each additional camp is $350.00 each. Plan to join us this summer! Camps Run Monday – Friday 9:00 - 4:00 (before & after care is available)

American Repertory Ballet

American Repertory Ballet’s mission is to bring the joy, beauty, artistry and discipline of classical and contemporary dance to New Jersey and nationwide audiences and to dance students through artistic and educational programs. The organization comprises: the preeminent professional classical and contemporary ballet company in the state; Princeton Ballet School, one of the largest and most respected non-profit dance schools in the nation; and ARB’s Access & Enrichment initiatives, including the acclaimed DANCE POWER program, the longest continuously running community and arts partnership in New Jersey. The performing company is a classical and contemporary ballet company committed to presenting ballets from the 19th and 20th centuries alongside new and existing works by choreographers from today.

Nassau Nursery School

As a cooperative nursery school celebrating more than fifty years of service to the broader Princeton community, Nassau Nursery School continues to be deeply committed to the nurturing of the whole child; to the emotional, physical, social and cognitive growth of each student, everyday. Nassau Nursery embraces a love of learning and a curiosity of the world through both traditional cognitive learning approaches and interactive play. Through creative daily curriculum and extensive special program offerings (including yoga, music, art, interactive science, field trips and more), the school provides a uniquely inspiring and nurturing learning environment for young preschool through junior kindergarten aged children. Accepting applications for the 2013/2014 school year now!

Princeton Friends School

Open Houses: March 25, 2020 at 9am & March 28, 2020 at 1pmPrinceton Friends School is a small, progressive Quaker coeducational day school for grades pre-k to 8. In an atmosphere of high intellectual expectation and collaboration, young people engage their natural curiosity to gain core knowledge, acquire life skills, express their voices, passions, and gifts, and develop responsibility for themselves and service to others. Here, children are known, respected, challenged, and loved.

The New School For Music Study

The New School for Music Study is one of the country's leading centers in piano education and provides a variety of programs and classes for piano students. Our school is conveniently located in the Princeton area of central New Jersey, offering piano lessons for students from Princeton, Plainsboro, East Windsor, West Windsor, Kingston and other surrounding communities.

Villa Victoria Academy

Villa Victoria Academy is a private, independent Catholic school for girls. Accepting applications in grades 6 to 12 for the 2020-2021 school year.

Spring Open House: April 18, 2020

Since 1933, Villa Victoria has nurtured young women into smart, strong, confident women. Through limited class enrollment and a focus on the specific learning style of young women, Villa strives to meet each student's needs and to develop her God-given abilities. In the classroom, on the stage, in the laboratory or on the athletic field, each student grows as an individual while serving an important role in the Villa family. They attend schools that are right for their interests and they receive large amounts of scholarships and grants to attend the schools of their choice. The class of 2019 (17 girls) merited $3.5 million dollars in college scholarships and grants.

Arts Council of Princeton

The Arts Council of Princeton is a 37-year-old non-profit community arts organization whose mission is to nurture and support the visual, performing, and literary arts in the greater Princeton area.  Through its own programs and in partnership with other nonprofit organizations, artists, and arts educators, the Arts Council functions as a vital cultural center and seeks to enrich the cultural life of area residents of all ages and backgrounds.

Westrick Music Academy

ASHA - Princeton

Anchor House

Boys and Girls Clubs of Mercer County