"BE THE PERSON YOU NEEDED GROWING UP"
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STEAM LAB
The STEAM LAB is focused on incompusing multiple educational approaches that encompassing the arts into more hands on engaging models. Youth utilize this space regularly to increase their knowledge and interest in Science, Technology, English, Art, Mathematics (STEAM). This area is created to inspire inquiry and curiosity; to empower youth to ask thought-provoking questions that promote creativity and exploration, and to connect their problem-solving to real-world solutions.
THE MAX CAFE
Inspired by the amazing television series in the 80s Saved By The Bell, THE MAX CAFE is a comfortable cafe area for youth to enjoy a delicious snack or meal.
Teen Food Insecurity plays a significant role in the lives of Pemberton Township youth. So very often youth receive every meal while in school. TCYO plans to join the mission to meet the needs of youth with snacks and meals each day and put an end to teen food insecurity. Learn how to join the meal mission today.
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READING CORNERSTONE
The Center Reading Cornerstone is a reading space which serves as a fantastic literature developing area. With books readily available to use to complete written assignments on our desktop computers or form study groups with peers. The Cornerstone Reading area is also a place to engage in thoughtful conversations based on certain literate, hot topics, or current events.
GAMING ZONE
ACADEMIC AREA
THE ELNORA "CHAT" PORCH
Gaming Zone is a space created intentionally to configure more recreational social activities. This area is for youth to socialize independently with space for games, television, and conversation. The gaming zone is another area at The Center that further encourages collaborative socialization between youth and their peers along with mentors that come in to work with the youth.
The Academic Area focuses on providing academic support tutoring and test prep sessions with youth to increase their academic proficiency in English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Science and all other subjects. An educational area built on the idea of providing long-term, individualized academic assistance to youth. Services provided in this area are purposed to reduce barriers towards youth academic success while responding to their unique learning needs.
The Elnora "Chat" Porch is the first place youth step foot prior to entering The Center. This designated location is purposed to provide youth with the chance to sit and talk with counselors, mentors, or other support staff. One of the key missions of The Center is to provide youth with a safe place to chat with someone and be provided a break from judgment. The Elnora "Chat" Porch is dedicated to an amazing woman by the name of Elnora Poole who was a true Queen that would listen and pour wisdom and send up prayers for so many. Her impact on the lives of others influenced The Center's initiative to provide a safe place for "Chat's".
The Center of any community needs a place for the next generation to learn, grow, and flourish to reach greatness. The Center facility is a youth center open to all youth grades 6th-12th. The Center is home ofthe JP Elite outreach nonprofit that focuses on youth outreach. The Center serves as a safe, well supervised location for youth and teens to participate in afterschool and weekend programs.With spaces allocated to help youth educationally, emotionally, socially, and recreationally.The Center Youth Outreach facility focuses on mentorship, college readiness, leadership and job/ trade techniques. The Center is home of enrichment programs, mentor groups, community service teams, and youth clubs. We are proud to open the doors for all youth to stop by The Center. If you are interested in volunteering, becoming a donor or a community partner contact us today. Join The Center mission "To be the person you needed growing up."
Join The Village
We are proud to announce The Center is now open. If you or someone you know would be interested in volunteering becoming a club organizer or one of our youth. Join the mission or become one of our youth select one of the following links below.
"It takes a village"
Hours
Wednesday 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Thursday|Friday - 4:00pm 7:00pm
Location
88 Hanover St. Pemberton NJ 08068
EVENTS COMING UP!
WE ARE OPEN
GRADES 4th - 8th
THURSDAY & FRIDAY
4:00pm - 7:00pm
SATURDAY
11:00am - 1:00pm
Address: 88 Hanover St, Pemberton NJ 08068
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