Register Now for Our Free Summer Programs!

Each summer, NJCDC offers free programming to Paterson youth of all ages, with activities ranging from academic support to arts programs, community service activities, and more. Even though school is almost over, there’s still time to sign up to have fun, learn, and hang out with friends this summer!

Summer Youth Arts

Monday, July 8 to Friday, August 2, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

This four-week program is for youth entering Kindergarten through 5th Grade. Students will have fun exploring a variety of art forms, including drumming, dance, and arts and crafts.

Fill out this form to register!

Download Summer Arts flyer here.

Download Summer Arts flyer in Spanish here.

Read about last year’s Summer Youth Arts program!

Junior YouthBuild

Monday, July 8 to Friday, August 9, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm (including a one-hour lunch break)

Paterson youth ages 14-18 can help improve their community this summer — and get paid to do it! During this five-week program, youth will help clean up litter, plant gardens, and more to beautify Paterson. At the end of the program, teens will receive a stipend for their work.

Teens must apply by Friday, June 28 at 5:00 p.m.

Fill out this form to register!

Dowload Jr. YouthBuild Flyer here.

Read about last year’s Junior YouthBuild participants!

For more information about either program, please reach out to Mahbuba Uddin at mmuddin@njcdc.org.

Check back soon for updates on additional summer programs, including Bridge to Success (for incoming high school freshmen) and Summer STEAM (for middle school and high school students).

View our Bridge to Success Flyer here.