After School Programs
BGC Mercer After School Programs
Boys & Girls Clubs After School Program
Our program stands out! We provide our students with recreation, art, cooking, STEM and more as well as educational support and tutoring. Our high-quality After School Program is more than just child care and it is super affordable. Most students even receive transportation right from school to the Club. Did you know we even have BGC After School Program at 10 area schools in Ewing and Trenton. Our programs are all state-licensed and provide a structured afternoon filled with activities from when they arrive at the Club until 6:00 pm each day.
Students participate in many activities, with support from our caring and professional staff.
- Homework assistance - Art, STEM, Cooking, Sports - Social emotional learning & healthy living curriculum - Lexia software for reading & language art support - Special Interest Clubs | - Access to a computer and WiFi - Healthy snack - Tutoring support - Social time to be with friends or make new friends - Knowledge & skills building through our Learning Management System - Arcade/Game Room and Gym |
Boys & Girls Clubs Operations and Locations
The Club operates state licensed after school program out of 12 locations for any K-8 grade student in Mercer County. We also provide transportation from many local schools in Trenton, Ewing and Lawrence to our Centre & Spruce Street Centers. For our High School Teen Programs, see our Teen Program.
After School Program students can participate in activities that include homework assistance, art instruction, STEM activities, music, theater, sports, cooking, and special interest clubs. The after school curriculum rotates in 12 week program cycles (Fall, Winter, Spring) during the school year. Nutritional snacks are served daily. Middle school students can sign up for interest clubs. These programs may include chess, student leadership, web design, business, writing, cooking, robotics, science, sports, and more.
Professional staff lead activities with maximum 15 students per group. Teachers have state certification and/or years of experience in the theme activity they are leading. Our learning management system supports staff in delivering BGC Mercer's outstanding curriculum, which includes social-emotional learning, nutrition and healthy living, community service, outdoor education, STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) and literacy. Our community centers offer arcades and game rooms to enjoy with friends. The Club also provides specialized Teen programs that expand horizons and support college and career aspirations.
Program Locations:
Our Spruce Street Community Center provides after school programs for the following schools in Mercer County:
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Our Centre Street Community Center provides after school programs for the following schools in Mercer County:
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Clubs On-site at Schools
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*21st Century students who are 4-8th graders from the following schools are eligible for the $15/month ASP tuition: Acheivers Charter, Foundation Academy Charter, Grant, Hedgepath WIlliams, Holland Middle, Jefferson Elementary, Joyce Kilmer, Martin Luther King, Monument School, STEM Civics, Trenton Catholic Preparatory Academy, Paul Robeson Charter, Village Charter
After School Program 2022-2023 Registration and Forms Info
Pricing & Busing Details, Paper Registration Forms, Click Here
Spruce Street Clubhouse, Ewing & Lawrence Schools, Teen Programs
Denise Brannon – dbrannon@bgcmercer.org
(609) 695-6060 ext 202
Centre Street Clubhouse & Trenton Schools
Mimi (D'Mitrice) Ministre – dministre@bgcmercer.org
609-392-3191 ext. 117
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Parents on BGC After School Program
"My son loves the After School Program (ASP) and is excited to be part of it. He loves the program so much that he always tells me that I come too early to pick him up. The best part of the program is the staff that makes sure they have a personal connection with parents and children. They are aware of where the children are at all times. The STEM program has helped keep my son sharp in math and the science areas. This is the best investment that I have made thus far for my son."
- Tangela W, After School Program Parent
"Our daughter loves it so much that she never wants to go home. She wishes it was an overnight program."
- Olga Carillo-Martinez
"After searching high and low for a program that fits our needs, we decided on the ASP at Boys & Girls Club. My son started in September and absolutely loves it! The staff is great, the building is in impeccable condition and the list of programs and classes they do with them throughout the school year is amazing. Looking forward to the upcoming programs and what it entails for our youth."
- Dana H., After School Program Parent
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County, Centre Street
212 Centre Street, Trenton, NJ 08611
info@bgcmercer.org 609-392-3191
1040 Spruce Street, Lawrence, NJ 08648
info@bgcmercer.org 609-695-6060