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Princeton Marriott at Forrestal
Contact Reservations: 1-800-228-9290 100 College Road East Princeton NJ 08540
609-452-7800
Nestled in a bucolic setting overlooking 25 wooded acres, the Princeton Marriott at Forrestal is truly a unique destination. Conveniently located in Princeton, NJ, the Princeton Marriott at Forrestal is ideal for business or pleasure. Boasting 35,000 sq ft of meeting space, this IACC certified conference center offers state-of-the-art meeting facilities. The two ballrooms and outdoor terrace provide elegant backdrops for any wedding. Guests of the hotel can also indulge in our full service spa which offers facials, massages, body wraps, and salon treatments. Whatever your reason for travel, a refreshing and relaxing retreat awaits you at the Princeton Marriott at Forrestal. Like us on Facebook!

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Stuart Country Day School
1200 Stuart Road Princeton NJ 08540
(609) 921-2330
Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart serves more than 500 students in grades Pre-School through 12. Stuart admits boys and girls to Pre-School and Junior Kindergarten and girls only to grades Kindergarten through 12. The school does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin. Stuart is accredited by the Middle-States Association of Colleges and Schools and is a member of the National and International Network of the Sacred Heart, the National Association of Independent Schools, the New Jersey Association of Independent Schools, the National Coalition of Girls’ Schools, the Secondary School Admission Test Board, the College Board, the Education Records Bureau and the Association for Supervision and Curriculum.

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Click here to read the article "Stuart Names Kyle Morse as New Director of Admissions and Financial Aid"
Click here to read the article "Jhumpa Lahiri, Pulitzer Prize Winner, Best-Selling Author to Spend the Day, Speak at Stuart April 8, 2011"

Princeton Day School
650 The Great Road Princeton NJ 08540
609.924.6700
Princeton Day School's mission is to nurture the mind, the body, and the character of each student. Our coeducational, college-prepatory day school offers students a creative and challenging academic experience within an intimate, supportive learning environment. The classes are small and instruction personalized, and the school itself creates a strong sense of community. We enroll 900 students from Pre-Kindergarten through twelfth grade, and are located on a 104-acre campus two miles from the center of Princeton. Please contact us for information about our application process and our strong need-based financial aid program. Opportunities of a Lifetime. Every Day.

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Westminster Conservatory of Music
101 Walnut Lane Princeton NJ 08540
609-921-7104
Established in 1970, Westminster Conservatory is the community music school of Westminster College of the Arts of Rider University, serving the central New Jersey/eastern Pennsylvania area with private and group instruction. In addition to utilizing the facilities of Westminster Choir College in Princeton, there are extension locations in Yardley, PA (St. Ignatius of Antioch School), Lawrenceville (St. Ann’s School), West Windsor (Princeton Presbyterian Church), South Brunswick (Crossroads School South), and Princeton Academy of the Sacred Heart in Princeton. Individual instruction may be taken, exclusive of other course work, or students may choose a more structured approach through the Conservatory’s Honors Music Program, which offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to build total musicianship and is available to gifted and highly motivated students.

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The Hun School Of Princeton
176 Edgerstoune Road Princeton NJ 08540
609.921.7600
The Hun School of Princeton is an independent college preparatory school perched along three hilltops in Princeton, New Jersey. Middle School, Upper School and post-graduate Programs comprise a student body of 610, representing a diverse blend of nationalities, races, religions, and traditions. The Hun School is a twenty-four hour, culturally diverse campus, in one of the most academically-minded communities in the world. Graduates attend an extensive roster of competitive colleges and universities. The School’s 2011 admissions season was its most competitive in School history. The 45-acre campus has three distinctive areas. Students call it, “live, work, play” - a reference to the life of balance that is encouraged and the facilities that reinforce it.

“The relationships built in our relaxed, joyful atmosphere are the foundation for trust and mentorship in the classroom,” - Headmaster Jonathan Brougham.

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The Lewis School Of Princeton
53 Bayard Lane Princeton NJ 08540
609-924-8120
Founded in 1973, The Lewis School and Clinic are among the earliest groups of educators in the country to innovate, develop and implement curriculum-wide multisensory education, science-based student assessments and neuroscience-based teacher training within a structured and nurturing traditional school environment. The School’s philosophy is best described by its founder, Marsha Lewis, “Our students’ gifts and promise are as important to us as are their needs to repair scholastically. At The Lewis School, learning problems are understood, not as disabilities, but as differences: the expression of remarkable and diverse capacities of human thinking and perceptions. The purpose of a Lewis School education is to prepare students, who may struggle with language-based learning issues related to dyslexia, attention deficit and auditory processing, to thrive academically, as they learn to restore the confidence and self-esteem they need to achieve their scholastic and personal best.”

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Click here to read the article "Lewis School Student Wins NJSIAA Title and Wins at the Eastern Diving Championships for 3rd Consecutive Year"

French American School of Princeton
75 Mapleton Road Princeton NJ 08540
609-430-3001
The French American School of Princeton, also known as Ecole Franco-Américaine de Princeton, is a French-American co-educational, independent school serving children from preschool through Middle School. We offer a challenging dual language education to students of diverse backgrounds. We are dedicated to preparing our students for tomorrow's world; being bilingual is a significant asset in a changing environment where communication is essential. Being exposed to many cultures and learning to respect them is a formative experience for children in a world where cultures are more than ever in contact.

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Kelsey Theatre
1200 Old Trenton Road West Windsor NJ 08550
609-584-9444
The Kelsey Theatre, home to 8 resident theatre companies, presents a full season of events for adults and the entire family. From musicals like Legally Blonde, The Sound of Music, Little Shop of Horrors, Gypsy, Pippin, Next To Normal, Cabaret, and Sunday in the Park With George to dramas like The Miracle Worker, Love Letters and On Golden Pond, to comedies like Born Yesterday and Lovers and Other Strangers. We even have a special Sing-A-Long GREASE! with audience participation, and a chance to wear your Leather Jackets and Pink Poodle Skirts and win prizes!

We also offer a full season of special events just for kids, including Martha Speaks, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, Thumbelina, Charlotte’s Web, The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse, The Little Engine That Could, The Little Princess, and The Best Christmas Pageant Ever! Located on The West Windsor Campus of MCCC, with no ticket more than $20 - The Kelsey Theatre is truly The Place To Go for Theatre!

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Waldorf School Of Princeton
1062 Cherry Hill Road Princeton NJ 08540
(609)466-1970
Open Houses 10-12pm 11/3, 1/12/13, 3/9/13.

Waldorf School of Princeton, New Jersey’s only accredited Waldorf school, educates children from toddlerhood through eighth grade. Our highly structured curriculum integrates arts and sciences, encouraging students to become creative, balanced, socially responsible individuals who love to learn. Our time-tested approach corresponds to the stages of human development, focusing on not only what children learn, but how they learn. Our graduates emerge self-motivated, morally anchored, and ready to thrive not only in the most demanding high schools and colleges, but on whichever paths they choose. After-school enrichment programs are open to the community. School tours are arranged by appointment, and open houses are held throughout the year. For more information, visit our website at www.princetonwaldorf.org or call 609-466-1970 x 115.

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Pennington Montessori School
4 Tree Farm Road Pennington NJ 08534
609.737.1331
Pennington Montessori is a non-profit preschool dedicated to the Montessori philosophy of education. Our Montessori program is a unique cycle of learning designed to take advantage of the child’s sensitive periods, 15 months through 6 years, when they can absorb information easily from a prepared enriched environment. Children are provided with stimulating activities and structure in an environment which works to prepare them for a lifetime of learning well beyond their years of formal education. Located off of Route 31 in Pennington, we are open during the school year from 7:30am to 6:00pm and summer 8:00am to 5pm.

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Princeton Montessori School
487 Cherry Valley Road Princeton NJ 08540
609-924-4594
Princeton Montessori School is an independent, coeducational day school serving children from infant through eighth grade. The heart of Montessori philosophy is to impart academic knowledge and provide opportunities for learning through meaningful experiences and hands-on activities. Together, these support the development of the whole child and provide the foundation for purposeful, responsible, fulfilling lives. Our American Montessori Society (AMS) certified teachers have an in-depth understanding of children’s developmental needs at each age. Teachers encourage each child’s self-awareness, curiosity, sociability, motivation, discipline, responsibility, and self-reliance. All students have the opportunity to be engaged in meaningful learning activities from 7:30 am - 6:00 pm. Children from infancy through 4th grade enjoy year-round programs including Camp SummerQuest. Learn more about us. Tours are Thursdays at 9 AM or other days by appointment.

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Rutgers Preparatory School
1345 Easton Avenue Somerset NJ 08873
732-545-5600
Rutgers Preparatory School, founded in 1766, is a pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade co-educational independent day school. The School environment is enriched by students who come from a variety of geographic, economic and ethnic backgrounds. Our motto "Severa res est verum gaudium" (Hard work is true joy) expresses our desire that students will develop a positive attitude toward learning and that they will be rewarded with a strong sense of achievement.

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Chapin School
4101 Princeton Pike Princeton NJ 08540
609-986-1702
Chapin School is a small, co-educational independent school serving students in grades Pre-kindergarten through grade 8. In a warm, home-like atmosphere, in which children feel uniquely valued, Chapin provides a richly textured education that inspires academic achievement and builds strength of character. Within a diverse, caring and supportive community, students are prepared to meet the future with skill, confidence, determination and a generosity of spirit.

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New Horizons Montessori
12 Vreeland Drive Skillman NJ 08558
609-252-9696

Montgomery Campus: Off Route 518 West, Skillman, NJ 08558 609-252-9696

Princeton Jct. Campus: 59 Cranbury Road, Princeton Jct., NJ 08550 609-275-8666

Our camps are located in beautiful country settings of wooded areas. Activities are centered around weekly themes. Daily activities will include arts and crafts, mini-sports and games, water play, music and movement, songs and story time, special events like a visit from a traveling zoo and field trips. The camp offers full day/half day options for full or partial week. AGES: 18 months- 6 years HOURS: 8am-6pm (Half day/Full day sessions) June 24 to August 23, 2013

BEGINNING LANGUAGE SKILLS CAMP & MASTERING MATH SKILLS CAMP: Individualized instruction in math and reading for 4-7 year olds taught by experienced certified staff from our regular school. SOCCER CAMP (4-10 YEARS OLD): run in partnership with Kiddie Soccer Club and is designed to individually challenge each child.

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St Paul Catholic School of Princeton
218 Nassau Street Princeton NJ 08542
609-921-7587
Academic Excellence. Spiritual Growth. For 130 years, St. Paul School has been setting a standard for a Catholic co -ed education in the Princeton area. We have built a reputation for providing a premier education in a faith-based environment. Graduates of St. Paul attend top private and public high schools. Their preparation is a result of a rigorous curriculum, proven-successful K-8 school model and seasoned faculty within a nurturing Catholic environment. St. Paul is more than a school, it’s a learning community that provides a comprehensive education grounded in foundational reading, math and writing skills and enhanced with the arts, language, music and computer technology. St. Paul's also offers a full-day kindergarten and an after-care program. Contact us for a tour and ask us about our tuition price. We provide a quality private school education - at an affordable price. www.spsprinceton.org

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Click here to read the article "Students at St. Paul Catholic School of Princeton Create Art for Shamrock Auction"

Pennington School
112 West Delaware Avenue Pennington NJ 08534
609-737-6128
The Pennington School is an independent coeducational school for students in grades 6 through 12, in both day and boarding programs, with a current enrollment of 485 students. The curriculum is college preparatory, with an emphasis on fostering the development of the whole student through academics, athletics, community service, and the creative and performing arts. Within the curriculum there are also small programs for international students and for students with language-based learning differences. Founded in 1838, Pennington values both tradition and innovation, applying the values gleaned from centuries of learning, along with the most up-to-date knowledge, to a rapidly changing world. The School’s faculty members focus not only on what they can teach the students, but also on what the varied perspectives of the student body may contribute to the entire educational experience.

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Princeton Junior School
90 Fackler Rd Princeton NJ 08540
609 924-8126
Our focus on academic excellence in a nurturing environment encourages children to become creative, effective problem-solvers, innovators, and good citizens of the world. At PJS, children are at the heart of a loving community, where excellent teachers are dedicated to helping each child reach his fullest potential, from age 2 through fifth grade. Classrooms are rich with literature, science, and art projects. Special" classes (in art, music, technology, sports, literature, and environmental education) are interwoven with classroom curriculum, providing a variety of hands-on experiences. PJS is one of only a handful of preschools that offers a dedicated classroom for two-year-olds, because we want to plant the seeds of imagination and a lifetime love of learning as early as we can. Our School's philosophy of education teaches children to build on core knowledge from year to year, increasing the depth and strength of that knowledge as they mature.

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Harmony Schools/Princeton Forrestal Village
1 Merwick Road Princeton NJ 08540
609-799-4411
The Harmony Schools is celebrating 29 years of high quality early education and childcare programs in central New Jersey. Harmony's programs are open all year for children 2 months through 6 years (Kindergarten at our Princeton location!) and up to nine years during the summer for camp. Half day nursery school programs are available in addition to full day programs 2, 3 and 5 days per week (full day only for infants). The Princeton location has moved to a beautiful new building and like our building in Robbinsville, features video cameras and monitors, secured entry, all hour reception stations, and hands free intercoms so that parents can get immediate feedback if they call to check on their child. Mature, experienced teachers lead the core curriculum, and a range of supplemental programs, such as cooking, computers, gym, and foreign language are options. Diapers and wipes included in tuition.

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School of Rock
3570 Quakerbridge Road Hamilton NJ 08619
609-890-7090
For over 15 years, School of Rock has been inspiring the world to rock on stage and in life. We believe the best way to learn music is to play music. We take students from the lesson room to the stage, developing both their confidence and musicianship with programs designed for all skill levels. Founded as a single school in Philadelphia, PA in 1998.

School of Rock teaches guitar, bass, vocals, keyboards, drums, and combines weekly private music lessons and group band rehearsals to prepare students to take the stage in front of live audiences in an authentic concert setting. Through our innovative curriculum and community atmosphere, School of Rock students not only learn music, but develop problem-solving and teamwork skills that crossover into other areas of their lives.

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Notre Dame High School
601 Lawrence Road Lawrenceville NJ 08648
609-882-7900
Notre Dame High School, a ministry of the Catholic Diocese of Trenton, is a dynamic Catholic community dedicated to educating young women and men to realize their full potential through a faith-filled environment, a challenging college-preparatory program, extensive co-curricular activities and a commitment to citizenship and service in the community. Notre Dame High School has a competitive Admissions Policy based upon: Past performance (Grades, Teacher recommendation), Present achievement (Entrance Examination), Future potential (Interview) and Desire to contribute and be a part of the Notre Dame tradition. Graduates attend such prestigious universities as Harvard, William and Mary, Princeton, the US Service Academies, Carnegie Mellon and Penn State, with 99% of the class enrolled in college. Notre Dame students experience growth in Spirituality, Academics, Athletics, Fine and Performing Arts, Activities and Community Service. Open House October 25, 2012, 7pm.

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Princeton Academy of the Sacred Heart
1128 Great Road Princeton NJ 08540
(609) 924-8143
Princeton Academy of the Sacred Heart, an independent JK-8 Sacred Heart school for boys, is located on a 49 acre campus at 1128 Great Road, in Princeton Township New Jersey. Founded in 1998, the Academy is committed to academic excellence within the context of a faith-based community. Our mission is to develop young men with active and creative minds, a sense of understanding and compassion for others, and the courage to act on their beliefs. We stress the total development of each child: spiritual, moral, intellectual, social, emotional, and physical. Our 230 students are enrolled in grades Junior Kindergarten through eight, and live in surrounding towns of Mercer, Somerset, Hunterdon, and Middlesex counties in New Jersey as well as Bucks County in Pennsylvania.

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The Laurel School of Princeton
407 Nassau Street Princeton NJ 08540
609-566-6000
This new school targets the population of early learners who show clear signs of dyslexia. We provide a safe, supportive environment for students. Using expert teachers, we use essential research-based multi-sensory teaching methodologies which include Orton-Gillingham, Wilson Reading System®, and others. A range of creative and assistive technologies are integrated into the curriculum, such as iMovie, GarageBand, Kurzweil, Inspiration@ Software, Dragon Dictation and others. The Newgrange School in Hamilton, NJ (a state-approved school for students with disabilities) and the Newgrange Educational Center in Princeton have provided educational services for dyslexics since 1977. Newgrange’s Executive Director, Dr. Gordon Sherman, is internationally recognized for his contributions to the field of brain research, teaching methodologies, and service to the dyslexia community.

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The Learning Experience at Princeton
4447 Route 27 Princeton NJ 08540
609-580-1390
From 6 weeks old to 5 years, The Learning Experience Academy of Early Education provides the ideal environment for your child to learn, play and grow in. Our secure and nurturing centers help develop and extract each child's greatest potential through the use of three key educational platforms: cognitive, social and physical. At The Learning Experience, we've built our unique programs and curriculum based on those platforms. The result has been that all children graduate our preschool with a bright future ahead of them and 90% graduate preschool reading at a kindergarten or greater level. Parents are encouraged to visit and tour The Learning Experience Academy of Early Education in Princeton to find out how TLE can play a crucial role in your child's early life advancements.

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Nassau Nursery School
33 Mercer Street Princeton NJ 08540
609-924-0566
As a cooperative nursery school celebrating more than fifty years of service to the broader Princeton community, Nassau Nursery School continues to be deeply committed to the nurturing of the whole child; to the emotional, physical, social and cognitive growth of each student, everyday. Nassau Nursery embraces a love of learning and a curiosity of the world through both traditional cognitive learning approaches and interactive play. Through creative daily curriculum and extensive special program offerings (including yoga, music, art, interactive science, field trips and more), the school provides a uniquely inspiring and nurturing learning environment for young preschool through junior kindergarten aged children. Accepting applications for the 2012/2013 school year now!

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Sylvan Learning Center
3635 Quakerbridge Road Hamilton NJ 08619
609-588-9037
Sylvan Learning is the leading provider of in-center and live, online tutoring at home to students of all ages, grades and skill levels. With approximately 30 years of experience and nearly 1,200 centers located throughout North America, Sylvan’s proven process and personalized methods have inspired more than 2 million students to discover the joy of learning. Sylvan's trained and certified personal instructors provide individual instruction in reading, writing, mathematics, study skills and test-prep for college entrance and state exams. Sylvan helps transform unique kids into uniquely inspired learners with the skills to do better in school and the confidence to do better in everything else. For more information on the Hamilton Sylvan Learning Center, call 1-609-588-9037.

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McCarter Theater's First Stage Program
91 University Place Princeton NJ 08540
609-258-8289
Have some drama in your life? What better way to explore all of your child’s creative forces than to sign up for a class at McCarter Theatre Center?

Professional teaching artists and directors guide K-12 students through putting on plays and much more. Our programs are designed to both challenge and stimulate students with years of experience and those who are investigating theater for the first time.

REGISTER TODAY for classes in McCarter’s after-school theater program, FIRST STAGE. First Stage offers K-12 students opportunities to explore and create through the world of the arts.

For more information, contact the Education Department at 609-258-8289 or firststage@mcccarter.org.

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Princeton Dance & Theater Studio
116 Rockingham Row Princeton NJ 08540
609-514-1600
Exceptional dance training in ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, hip hop, character dance, and flamenco.

American Ballet Theatre® National Training Curriculum Certified and Affiliated Instructors.

Boys Ballet Program

Professional quality performance opportunities

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Solebury School
6832 Phillips Mill Road New Hope PA 18938
215-862-5261
Solebury School is a coed, college preparatory, boarding and day school, for 235 students in grades 7-12. Students may board beginning in 9th grade. Our small size, the individual attention we give our students and the deep mutual respect between faculty and students are the cornerstones of our success. Honors and AP courses, an ESL program for International students, a Learning Skills program, and a full range of arts, athletics and activities make our program distinct. Solebury's beautiful 90-acre campus is located on Phillips Mill Road, two and one half miles north of New Hope, in the heart of historic Bucks County, Pennsylvania, mid-way between New York City and Philadelphia.

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The Wilberforce School
75 Mapleton Road Princeton NJ 08540
609-924-6111
The Wilberforce School is dedicated to a distinctly Christian, academically rigorous education in the classical tradition. Located on a grand 40-acre campus at the intersection of Mapleton and Seminary Roads in Princeton (the former campus of St. Joseph¹s Seminary), we offer Junior Kindergarten through Grade Eight. Learn more about our unique school at www.wilberforceschool.org.

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YingHua International School
33 River Road Princeton NJ 08540
732-513-3034
As the only Chinese-English bilingual school in the greater Princeton area, we offer dual language programs within the prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum framework while seeking the official authorization. Our mission is to enable academic excellence and prepare students for compassionate and effective global citizenship by facilitating English- and Chinese-language acquisition. In 2009-10, we serve students in grades pre-school through Grade 6 (ages 3-12) in our regular full-time and after-school programs. We will add grades annually until 12th grade is reached.

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Arts Council of Princeton
102 Witherspoon Street Princeton NJ 08542
609-924-8777
Arts Council Of Princeton (ACP) Fall Classes for adults and children, Paul Robeson Center for the Arts, 102 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 08542.

Register for our adult, teen, and children's classes in visual and performing arts. Fall classes start September 10. Try a class in Ceramics, Drawing, Painting, Mixed Media, Dance, Digital Arts, B&W Photography, or Theater Arts. Additional classes will be added in the coming weeks, so check our website for updates. The ACP’s Paul Robeson Center, conveniently located in downtown Princeton, has exceptional studio, exhibition and performance space. Check out the ACP website for a full list of exhibitions, concerts, performances and community events.

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JW Actors Studio
116 Rockingham Row Princeton Forrestal Center Princeton NJ 08540
609-466-1432
JW actors studio in Princeton is for anyone 7 to adult who is seeking professional training in Acting and Improv for the stage, film, television, and commercials. We also offer workshops in Voice Over, Public Speaking, and Presentation Skills Training. If you are serious about acting or are a parent looking for that professional edge for your child – on stage, film, behind the microphone, in the classroom, boardroom, or the speaker’s podium, you will benefit from our guidance. Run by a professional actor with over 25 years in the industry, comedy improv artist, and public presenter, you are guaranteed to receive the best training. Our philosophy is based on “behaving and speaking truthfully in imaginary circumstances.” An actor that can do this is one who will give an honest, truthful, “real” performance every time. Our classes will help build your confidence, self esteem, and will allow you to learn and perfect lifetime skills.

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The Bridge Academy
1958-B Lawrenceville Road Lawrenceville NJ 08648
609-844-0770
The Bridge Academy is a private, non-profit school approved by the state of New Jersey for students with language-based learning disabilities such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, auditory processing and ADHD. It is the only accredited Orton-Gillingham program in New Jersey. The school serves students ages 8-18 of average or higher intellectual potential and strives to empower students to bridge the gap between potential and performance. The Bridge Academy uses research-based, classroom-proven techniques taught by experienced professionals to help students thrive in school and achieve academic success. A summer program is also available. Currently 68 students are enrolled from 24 different school districts in New Jersey and from nearby towns in Pennsylvania. Please call 609-844-0770 or www.banj.org for more information.

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The Hill School
717 East High Street Pottstown PA 19464
610-326-1000
The Hill School’s mission is to prepare young men and women for success in college, careers, and life. The Hill distinguishes itself by nurturing students’ sense of personal responsibility, genuine friendships, and ethical reflection, as expressed in our motto, “Whatsoever Things Are True.” The School embraces academic challenge (offering 24 Advanced Placement subjects in addition to numerous Honors courses), diversity (with students drawn from 34 states and 20 countries), and traditions that range from a dress code and nondenominational community chapel services to seated meals enjoyed with teachers and their families. Classes are small – with a seven-to-one student-to-faculty ratio and an average class size of 12. Activities range from athletics - with 29 interscholastic teams, community service opportunities, 40 student-run organizations, and performance and exhibit venues in music, dramatics, and studio arts.

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Harmony Schools/Foxmoor
2022 Washington Boulevard Robbinsville NJ 08691
609-443-7575
The Harmony Schools is celebrating 25 years of offering high quality early education and childcare in central New Jersey. Harmony's programs are open year round for children aged two months to five years, and during the summer for children up to age nine for summer camp. Full and part time programs are available at all locations, in air conditioned stand alone buildings designed for children with beautiful, fenced-in, shaded playgrounds.Harmony's facilities are video monitored, have coded secured entry, and our staff is composed of mature, experienced teachers. In addition to the core program featuring weekly themes and learning activities, parents can choose from a list of supplemental programs, such as swim lessons, the Yinghua Chinese language, the Wacky Gym, Computertots, Jayadeva yoga, and Musically Yours. For more information, visit www.harmonyschools.com or email lisa@harmonyschools.com.

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Princeton Adult School
P.O. Box 701 Princeton NJ 08542
609-683-1101
Princeton Adult School is gearing up for its Fall 2012 classes. Watch for your brochure in the mail or online www.princetonadultschool.org at the end of August. The new offerings of classes that begin on October 2 and October 4 include: art history, in-depth study of eight foreign languages, cooking galore, arts and many new crafts, improv, exercise indoors and outdoors, "The Many Faces of Islam" lecture series. Over two hundred courses will tantalize you. We will register during the month of September. In-person registration for our ESL courses will be Thursday, September 20, 7-8 pm at Princeton High School. Questions-call 609-683-1101. Join us this fall.

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Princeton Friends School
470 Quaker Road Princeton NJ 08540
609-683-1194 x44
Princeton Friends School is a small Quaker coeducational day school for grades pre-k through 8 with multi-age grouping and an integrated curriculum. In an atmosphere of high intellectual expectation and a collaborative, rather than competitive environment, children are encouraged to experience the joy of learning, and to blossom both intellectually and creatively.

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Villa Victoria Academy
376 West Upper Ferry Road Ewing NJ 08628
609-882-1700
Villa Victoria Academy is a private, Catholic school for girls in grades Pre-K through 12.

Since 1933, Villa has nurtured young women entrusted to its care into smart, strong, confident women. Through limited class enrollment and a focus on the specific learning style of young women, Villa strives to meet each student’s needs and to develop her God-given abilities. In the classroom, on the stage, in the laboratory, on the athletic field, each student grows as an individual while serving an important role in the Villa family.

Villa graduates are known for their integrity, confidence, and unmatched character. They attend top colleges and universities and earn an average of $153,000 in scholarships per student. Alumnae continue to contribute to their communities with conviction and integrity, regardless of the path their academic and professional careers take. Villa girls contribute to the world with a strong sense of self and their place in a global society.

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Little Wing Princeton
3570 Quakerbridge Rd Hamilton NJ 08619
609-890-7090
Little Wing is School of Rock's answer to early childhood music education. Developed by early childhood specialists, Little Wing teaches music through movement, using games, activities, and classic rock music! You won't hear "Wheels on the Bus" in this class! Students are introduced to hand instruments, rock instruments, rhythm and melody, songs and science, helping them develop a lifelong love of and interest in music. Join us for 8 weeks of music, movement, and fun!

Birthday Parties are tons of fun at Little Wing, too. Call us for details.

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