Princeton Online August 2024 Newsletter

Stuart Country Day School

Need a camp in August? Stuart has you covered!

Stuart Country Day School is offering camps for children in preschool through grade 11 through the end of August. Think like a scientist, hone your writing skills, design a video game, and more!

View offerings and register at stuartschool.org/summer.

Princeton Academy of the Sacred Heart

Princeton Academy is still accepting applications for the 24-25 school year!

Join us for an Open House
on August 7 at 6pm

Princeton Academy is excited to welcome prospective families to campus to learn more about the best K-8 school for boys in Princeton! Come learn about how we bring out the best in each boy and how to apply for a space for your son! Register today. Questions or to arrange a tour, email admission@princetonacademy.org or call (609) 759-3053.

Princeton Ballet School

Princeton Ballet School (PBS), the official school of American Repertory Ballet, is now enrolling for Fall 2024 for ages 3 and up! With locations in Cranbury, New Brunswick and Princeton, PBS offers classes in ballet, modern dance, jazz, hip-hop, CardioBallet, character, and more! What sets PBS apart are its renowned faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, affiliation with a professional ballet company, dedication to live music in the classroom, and its philosophy to nurture developing dancers in a safe and progressive way. Call 609.921.7758 or visit www.arballet.org to enroll now!

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Princeton Online's Summer Camps Guide

A comprehensive guide to all local area camps in Princeton including academic camps, day camps, computer and technology camps, sports camps, performing and visual arts camps, special needs camps, and sleep-away camps! Also listed are educational programs, summer activities, and articles addressing first time campers and choosing the right camp for your child.

Princeton Online's Schools Guide

An updated and complete listing of Princeton area public schools, private schools, pre-schools, alternative learning programs, educational programs and services, special needs, Adult education, SAT/ACT prep, recreational activities, after-school activities, informative articles, business listings, Open houses, kids party ideas, schools from the surrounding area, helpful links, and more!

Princeton Online's House & Garden Guide

Our House and Garden feature is loaded with information on gardens and home topics that will enlighten novices and experts alike. Our comprehensive directory of local services and companies will help you with everything from Princeton landscapers, sprinkler systems, pools, waterscapes, tree services, to firebowls.






	PRINCETON PERSPECTIVES! An online magazine that takes a closer look at what matters to Princeton. Check us out at PrincetonPerspectives.com Next issue arrives August 14th! The Inside Scoop - What's Happening Around Town
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	Announcements

	Kayak Blacks Creek with D&R Greenway Land Trust this summer! Join D&R Greenway Land Trust as we host kayaking tours of the beautiful Blacks Creek, a tributary of the Delaware River, from July through September. Our experienced guides will lead you along the waterway while they teach you about local ecosystems and wildlife. Groups will launch the kayaks, provided for paddlers along with safety equipment, from Bordentown Beach in Bordentown, NJ. Spots on the trip are limited and registration is required along with a $35 donation to the nonprofit land trust. Please visit www.drgreenway.org for more information on trip dates and how to register. Literacy New Jersey Mercer Programs Tutor Training Workshop - Give the gift of literacy! Join us as a volunteer tutor and help adults improve their English literacy skills. Work one-to-one or in small groups to teach adults learning to speak, read, and write English. Prospective volunteers attend 10 hours of online tutor training (on Zoom, 2 hours 1x a week for five weeks). After training, volunteers are matched with a small group of adult students or one-to-one and work with their program lead to plan classes and locate resources. No teaching experience is necessary. The training will give you the skills and support to become an effective tutor. We are currently offering two tutor training sessions: Tuesdays, from 6:00pm - 8:00 pm on August 13, 20, 27, September 3 & 10 OR Tuesdays, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm on September 10, 17, 24, October 1 & 8. Email us at mercer@literacynj.org or call us today at 609-587-6027 to register or for more information. Book Reading and Storytelling at the Trent House Museum The Trent House Association will host Reading & Adventure/Lectura y Aventura, a Saturday series of book reading and storytelling, arts and crafts, and outdoor games on August 3, August 10, and August 17 at the William Trent House Museum. Organized in collaboration with the Trenton Free Public Library, the series will include local children's book authors and participating children will receive a free book. The Museum is located at 15 Market Street in Trenton, across from the Hughes Justice Complex. Free parking and the museum entrance are at the rear of the property off William Trent Place. The program is free for children between the ages of 6 and 11, but space is limited with registration required at tinyurl.com/Reading-Adventure. Arm In Arm to Hold Mobile Food Pantry at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the MCLS - Are you experiencing food insecurity? Arm In Arm's mobile food pantry will be at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch on Monday afternoons in August from 2:00 – 4:00 pm. No registration is required. Arm In Arm staff will register participants upon arrival. For more information about the food pantry, visit arminarm.org. Peer Leadership and Philanthropic Giving Programs for Jewish Teens Now Enrolling for Fall 2024 - Gesher LeKesher, a Jewish peer leadership program is currently accepting applications from 11th and 12th grade teens (as of the 2024-2025 school year). As Gesher "Madrichim" (Peer Leaders), teens lead a group of 7th - 9th grade "Talmidim" (Learners) in outreaches addressing topics from a Jewish perspective including friendships, the impact of social media, peer pressure, prejudice, and antisemitism. This is a great opportunity to develop leadership skills which can be used in college and beyond while meeting and working with other Jewish teens in the Greater Princeton Mercer Bucks area. Registration is now open for all participants in 8th through 10th grades and returning participants in 11th and 12th grades.  Space is limited.  For more information, visit www.jfcsonline.org/jcyf.

	Save the Date

	September 6, 2024 – Tavern Night @Old Barracks Museum September 7 & 8, 2024 - The River's Edge Artisan Festival September 12, 2024 – CMAP Fall Benefit Golden Jubilee September 14, 2024 – LHT Full Moon Bike Ride September 22, 2024 – Princeton’s Chili Cook-Off October 5, 2024 – NAMI NJ 2024 Walks October 5, 2024 – HIP’S Annual Rent Party October 5 & 6, 2024 – Cranberry Festival: Art & Maker on Farnsworth October 13, 2024 – JFCS’S Annual Wheels for Meals November 9, 2024 – Sauce for the Goose Art Market November 10, 2024 – HiTOPS Princeton Half Marathon November 21, 2024 – Good Grief Gala December 5, 2024 – Morven’s Winter Garden Party

	Events Summer Camp Open Houses School Open Houses Major Non-Profit Fundraisers

	8/3 - yART Sale @ACP, 9-1pm., Shop our yART sale for creative bargains and unique finds, all handcrafted by local artisans. Working in ceramics, jewelry, printmaking, painting, and more, 30+ vendors will sell seconds, misprints, discontinued designs, and one-of-a-kind items at studio clean-out prices! Click here for more information