Martin House Learning Center
794 East State Street
Trenton, NJ 08609
Telephone: 609-989-8143
Robert Donaldson, Executive Director
Adolescent Peer Leadership
Time: School year/Summer
Description: Training of adolescents in dealing with young children; organizing and planning weekend activities; group dynamics for useful activity and direction. Includes Summer Camp.
Area served: East
Type: Academic, cultural, employment- related, recreational
Age range: 12 through 16 years
Staff: Four adult supervisors
Capacity: 24
In session: School year plus July (Summer Camp)
Day/time: 4 days per week, 3:00 to 5:00 pm or so
Fee: None
Contact: Fr. Bill McLaughlin, Coordinator, at 609-989-8143
Boy Scouts
Time: All year/Boys
Description: Boy Scout meetings and activities for leadership and achievement.
Area served: East
Type: Cultural
Age range: 11 through 17 years
Staff: Scout leaders, adults
Capacity: 35 boys
Current number: 35 boys
In session: Year around
Day/time: Wednesdays, 5:00 to 8:00 pm
Fee: Yes
Contact: Del Bauldock, Jr., Coordinator, at 609-989-8143
Girl Scouts
Time: All year/Girls
Description: Girl Scout meetings and activities for leadership and achievement.
Area served: East Ward
Type: Cultural, recreational
Age range: 11 through 16 years
Staff: 3 adults and 2 volunteers
Capacity: 35 girls
Current number: 20 girls
In session: Year around
Day/time: Saturdays, 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Fee: Yes
Contact: Pearleen Waters, Scout leader, at 609-989-8143
Pre-School
Time: All year
Description: Regular preschool program and activities for children.
Area served: East Ward
Type: Academic
Age range: 3 through 5 years
Staff: 7 preschool teachers and volunteers
Capacity: 70
In session: Year around
Day/time: Five days a week, 7:30 am to 5:30 pm
Fee: Yes
Contact: Debora Grier, Director, at 609-989-8143
Pre-Teen Safe Haven After School Tutoring
Time: School year
Description: Individual tutoring for elementary school students.
Area served: East Ward
Type: Academic
Age range: 1st through 5th grades
Staff: Educator, youth worker, and 3 assistants
Capacity: Under expansion
In session: School year
Day/time: Monday-Friday, 3:00 to 5:00 pm
Fee: Yes
Contact: Robert Donaldson, Executive Director, at 609-989-8143
Summer Day Camp
Time: Summer
Description: Six-week summer day camp with recreation and educational programs.
Area served: East Ward
Type: Employment-related, recreational
Age range: 6 through 12 years
Staff: 7 adults, 24 counselors
Capacity: 135
In session: July and August
Day/time: 5 days a week, 7:30 am to 3:00 pm
Fee: Yes, $6.00 per day
Contact: Robert Donaldson, Executive Director, at 609-989-8143
Teen Academic Achievement After School Program
Time: School Year
Description: One-on-one tutoring in math, science, etc.
Area served: East Ward
Type: Academic, employment-related, recreational
Age range: 12 through 19 years
Staff: Adult leaders
Capacity: 65
In session: School year
Day/time: 5 days per week, 3:00 to 9:00 pm
Fee: Yes
Contact: Robert Donaldson, Executive Director, at 609-989-8143