Recently, NJSACC: New Jersey’s School Age and Out of School Time Professional Network celebrated their 30th anniversary at the annual statewide afterschool conference in Princeton. The celebration was a highlight of the years the organization has made an impact on afterschool and out of school time in New Jersey. The organization supports child care providers and after school programs throughout the state as one of 50 state wide affiliate networks.
At its township committee meeting on October 22, 2019, Hillsborough Mayor Frank DelCore issued a proclamation acknowledging October 24, 2019, as Lights On Afterschool Day. DelCore encouraged continued innovative afterschool programming and activities that ensure the lights stay on and the doors stay open for all children after school.
The Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen (CCDOM) Leader in Training (L.I.T.) Program is a component of the CCDOM Summer Camp. This component is a great opportunity for young people between the ages of 11 to 15 years old to develop leadership and job readiness skills. Through training and hands on experiences the L.I.T.’s will develop positive character traits that will last a lifetime.