Afrikan People's Action School
27 East Paul Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08638
Telephone: 609-394-1070 Fax: 609-394-6572
Patricia A. Smith, Principal

African Dance Class, Drumming Class
Time: All year
Head: Verdana Williams, Director
Description: African dance and drum classes for youths and adults.
Area served: All Trenton
Type: Cultural
Age range: 3 years through adults
Staff: Teachers and volunteers
Capacity: 50
Current number: 45
In session: Year around
Day/time: Saturdays, 12 noon to 5:00 pm
Fee: Yes
Sliding fee: No
Contact: Verdana Williams at 609-394-1070

After School Enrichment Program
Time: School year
Head: Patricia A. Smith, Principal
Description: After-school program is dedicated to enhancing students' knowledge of the arts through trips, workshops, speakers, and academics.
Area served: All Trenton
Type: Academic, cultural
Age range: K through 7th grade
Staff: Teachers, parents, aides, and volunteers
Capacity: 30
Current number: 25 Boys: 8 Girls: 17
In session: September to June
Day/time: Monday-Friday, 3:00 to 5:00 pm
Fee: Yes
Sliding fee: No
Contact: Wanda Garvin, secretary, at 609-394-1070

APAS Staff Summer Camp
Time: Summer
Head: Patricia A. Smith, Principal
Description: Six- or seven-week summer day camp offering academics, cultural awareness, trips, swimming, and workshops.
Area served: All Trenton
Type: Academic, cultural, recreational
Age range: 4 through 13 years
Staff: Teachers, aides, college students, parents
Capacity: 150
Current number: 130
In session: June through August
Day/time: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Fee: Yes
Sliding fee: No
Contact: Wanda Garvin, secretary, at 609-394-1070

Children's Theatre Company
School year
Head: Leslie Youngblood, Director
Description: A children's dramatic troupe, performing for community audiences.
Area served: All Trenton
Type: Academic and cultural
Age range: 6 through 13 years
Staff: Teachers and parents
Capacity: Unlimited
Current number: 30
In session: October to June
Day/time: Wednesdays, 3:30 to 5:30 pm; Saturdays, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Fee: None
Contact: Leslie Youngblood at 609-394-1070

Nkosi Sikelei
Time: All year/Boys
Head: Selvin Hicks, Director
Description: Community-based program that provides physical, academic, and cultural awareness for boys.
Area served: All Trenton
Type: Academic, cultural, recreational
Age range: 5 through 19 years
Staff: Teachers, fathers, and volunteers
Capacity: 25 boys
Current number: 15 boys
In session: Year around
Day/time: Monday-Friday, 3:00 to 8:00 pm; Saturdays 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Fee: Yes
Sliding fee: No
Contact: Selvin Hicks, Director, at 609-394-1070

Timbuktu Dancers and Drummers
Time: All year
Head: Verdana Williams, Director
Description: Pre-teenage and teenage performing troupe for community audiences.
Area served: All Trenton
Type: Academic, cultural
Age range: 6 through 18 years
Staff: Teachers and parents
Capacity: 30
Current number: 30
In session: Year around
Day/time: Wednesdays, 7:00 to 8:00 pm; Saturdays, 12 noon to 5:00 pm
Fee: None
Contact: Verdana Williams at 609-394-1070