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Princeton Young Achievers

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Empowering children in their education so that they can go on to have successful lives!

Princeton Young Achievers (PYA) is a unique after-school program that helps children from low- and moderate-income neighborhoods improve their school performance and English language skills.

The program provides homework assistance and educational support on a daily basis, from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm, to children in Kindergarten through 5^th grade. In the spring of 2011, the Princeton Family YMCA, with a focus on youth development, "adopted" Princeton Young Achievers to ensure the program's viability and sustain it into the future. Click here to read more.

Program Contact
Mary Traub, Interim Education Director
609-497-9622 x203
Contact Mary
Mary's office is located at the Princeton Family YMCA, 59 Paul Robeson Place in Princeton.

Eligibility

To participate in the program children must be eligible for free and reduced lunch and/or reside in one of Princeton's affordable housing communities. PYA operates three learning centers that are easily accessible to participating students - at the Henry Pannell Center, the Littlebrook School and the Crimmins Learning Center at Princeton Community Village.

Daily Program

Every Monday through Friday, Princeton K-5th graders meet at three neighborhood centers for:

Homework support
Enrichment activities such as science and art projects
One-on-one tutoring
Literacy support
2012-13 program information

Registration Information

To register for the program, please download and complete the forms below. For additional assistance, please contact Mary Traub at 609-497-9622 x203. She will be glad to assist you.
English
Spanish

About Princeton Young Achievers

Princeton Young Achievers was founded in 1993 by the late Dr. Shirley Paris and other concerned parents and teachers in Princeton who recognized the need to provide better academic support for children in Princeton's public and affordable housing communities. Today PYA employs 14 part-time teachers, has a core of more than 40 active volunteers, and benefits from a broad base of community and institutional support that includes Princeton Housing Authority, Princeton Community Housing, Princeton Regional Schools and the Arts Council of Princeton.

Volunteers Needed!

PYA needs volunteers Monday through Friday from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm to:

Assist children with homework and general tutoring
Lead Science experiments and art projects
Lead cultural activities and share hobbies

"Literacy for Life" Volunteer Program

Do you like reading stories to children? Would you like to make a difference in the life of a child?

This is a rewarding opportunity for you! Volunteers are needed to read books to children one-to-one, and inspire of lifelong love of reading. For more information, click here.

Special Projects at PYA

CREATIVE FRIDAYS... From 3:30 pm -5:30 pm each Friday, PYA Centers turn into art studios where instructors from the Arts Council of Princeton encourage children to express themselves through art.

PYA BOOK ANGEL PROGRAM.... in collaboration with Chicklets and Labyrinth Books, PYA students receive a book of their choice each holiday.

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