Achilles Kids
Provides training and local race opportunities. While children can attend any Achilles chapter workout, Team Achilles Kids’ specific workouts for youth aged 3-21 are available in New Jersey Jersey City
Special Dragons
A therapeutic karate program for children with special needs!
Enroll your child in this unique sports play program for children ages 2-7 with ID (Intellectual Disabilities) to develop their gross motor learning skills, social, and basic sports skills while being introduced to Special Olympics New Jersey through our weekly guided play sessions. Our Young Athletes Program is led by the Saint Peter’s University students and faculty of the Community Health Department that are trained Young Athletes Coaches and Volunteers who committed to providing an inclusive space for all our athletes and families with SONJ to share the joy of sports and play.
JCFPL Free Tutoring Program
In collaboration with the National Honor Society at McNair High School and Inspire and Acquire, JCFPL now offers a free tutoring program! Tutoring is flexible and tailored to each student’s needs. Since the program’s launch, 500+ free tutoring hours have been provided. This initiative was founded by McNair High School students Arushi and Bachir in March 2024 and continues to grow. Though created out of the Bonetti Children’s Room, this program is open to all JCFPL patrons.
Click the link to the left for a list of supports specific to NJ parents & Families!