Open House School Information
There are many open houses and information sessions at educational facilities. Some of them are:
Princeton Ballet School, American Repertory Ballet, 29 North Main Street, Cranbury. Saturday, September 10, 2 and 3:30 p.m. Performance by advanced students, information about the school and the company programs, activities, a sample ballet lesson, and more. 609-984-8400 or www.arballet.org.
Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street. Saturday, September 10, Noon to 3 p.m. Tour the Michael Graves designed community arts center, art workshops for children, art demonstrations for adults, interactive circus acts, a flamenco performance, and information about upcoming programs, events, membership, and volunteer opportunities. Refreshments. Free. 609-924-8777 or www.artscouncilofprinceton.org.
Chapin School, 4101 Princeton Pike, Princeton. Wednesday, October 19, 8:30 to 10 a.m.; Sunday, January 8, 2 to 3:30 p.m.; and Sunday, February 12, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Pre-K to grade 8. 609-986-1702 or www.chapinschool.org.
Dutch Neck Presbyterian Cooperative Nursery School, 154 South Mill Road, West Windsor. Saturday, October 22, 9 to 11 a.m. Try a class. Kindergarten extension program includes three days, three hours, flexible days, and lunch options. Register. Free. 609-799-9490 or www.dnpccns.org.
Eastern Express Swim Team, College of New Jersey, Aquatic Center, 2000 Pennington Road, Ewing. Thursday, September 8, 5 to 7 p.m., and Saturday, September 10, 8 to 9:30 a.m. Try-outs for year-round competitive swim team. Bring suit and goggles. E-mail bmatheson@aol.com or visit website for information. 908-295-8133.
French American School of Princeton, Princeton Center for Arts and Education, 75 Mapleton Road, Plainsboro. First day of school is Wednesday, September 7, 9 a.m. 609-430-3001 or www.ecoleprinceton.org.
I.L. Peretz Community Jewish School, 1345 Easton Avenue, Somerset. Sunday, September 11, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For children in grades K to seven to study Jewish traditions, Hebrew, literature, history, and Israeli folk dance. 732-545-9691 or www.ilperetz.org.
JW Actors Studio, Princeton Dance & Theater Studio, 116 Rockingham Way, Forrestal Village, Plainsboro. Saturday, August 27, 2 to 4 p.m. Also at the Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street, Princeton. Saturday, September 10, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Information about professional training for the stage, screen, and public speaking through acting, improvisation, scene study, and monologues for children, teens, and adults. Workshops in presentation skills for the business professional also available. 609-240-7080 or www.jwactorstudio.com.
Mercer County Community College, Student Center, West Windsor. Wednesday, October 19, 6 p.m., and Thursday, November 10, 6 p.m. For adults, high school students, and parents interested in programs, new careers, and transfers. Information on financial aid, NJSTARS program, and transferring for a bachelor’s degree. 609-586-0505 or www.mccc.edu.
Musicians in the Making, 666 Plainsboro Road, Building 500, Suite 505, Plainsboro. Thursday, September 1, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. “Ask the Expert” for parents to ask Linda Fields, a nationally certified teacher of music, questions about early childhood music. Register. Free. 609-750-0600 or www.musiciansinthemaking.com.
New School for Music Study, Kingston United Methodist Church, 9 Church Street, Kingston. Tuesday, September 6, 3 to 8 p.m. Musikgarten demonstration class, an early childhood music and movement class. Register. 609-921-2900 or www.nsmspiano.org.
Peddie School, 201 South Main Street, Hightstown. Sunday, October 2, 1 p.m., and Sunday, November 6, 1 p.m. Admission panel presentation and campus tours. Grades 9 to 12, co-ed, boarding and day, post-graduate. Register. 609-944-7501 or www.peddie.org.
Pennington Dance, Cyrus Lodge, 131 Burd Street, Pennington. Saturday, August 27, 10:30 a.m. to noon. Meet instructors, register for classes, and watch DVD of June performance. Register by phone or online. 609-737-7596 or www.penningtondance.com.
Princeton Day School, The Great Road, Princeton. Tuesday, November 15, 2 p.m. for grades 5 to 12. Wednesday, November 16, 8:30 to 10 a.m. for pre-K to grade four. 609-924-6700 or www.pds.org.
Princeton Friends School, 470 Quaker Road, Princeton. Saturday, January 7, 1 to 3 p.m. 609-683-1194 or www.princetonfriendsschool.org.
Princeton Latin Academy, Route 518, Rambling Pines, Hopewell. Sunday, September 18, noon to 1 p.m.; Sunday, October 30, noon to 1 p.m.; and Sunday, November 20, Noon to 1 p.m. K to 12 co-educational private school with full day kindergarten and after-school care. 609-924-2206 or www.princetonlatinacademy.com.
Rutgers Preparatory School, 1345 Easton Avenue, Somerset. Wednesday, October 12, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Thursday, October 13, 4 to 6 p.m.; Saturday, November 12, 2 to 4 p.m.; Tuesday, January 31, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Thursday, February 2, 9 to 11 a.m.; and Monday, February 27, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. 732-545-5600 or www.rutgersprep.org.
SciCore Academy, 125 South Main Street, Hightstown. Sundays, November 6, January 15, and February 26, 10 a.m. to noon. For prospective families for K-12 day school and academic summer camps. 609-448-8950 or www.scicore.org.
Stuart Country Day School, 1200 Stuart Road, Princeton. Coffee and tours every Tuesday, at 8:30 a.m. Co-ed pre school and junior kindergarten. Register. 609-651-8804 or www.stuartschool.org.
Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road. Tuesdays, August 30, and September 13, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Read and Pick program combines hands-on farm activity and a story for ages preschool to eight. Register. $7 includes a container of fruit or vegetables to take home. 609-924-2310 or www.terhuneorchards.com.
The Bridge Academy, 1958B Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville. Tuesdays, October 11, November 8, February 14, March 13, and April 17, 9:30 a.m. For parents and professionals to obtain information on the program, curriculum, and admission policies for the private school for ages 8 to 18 with language-based learning differences including dyslexia. It is accredited by the Orton-Gillingham Academy. Register. 609-844-0770 or www.banj.org.
The Dance Corner, 335 Princeton-Hightstown Road, West Windsor. Wednesday, August 31, 5 to 8 p.m. 609-799-9677 or www.thedancecorner.org.
The Lewis School, 53 Bayard Lane, Princeton. Saturdays, September 17, October 1 and 29, November 12, December 3, January 7 and 21, February 11 and 25, March 10 and 31, April 21, and May 19, at 10 a.m.; Wednesdays, November 2, and February 29, at 1 p.m.; and Tuesday, May 29, at 1 p.m. Open house for alternative education program for learning different students with language-based learning difficulties related to dyslexia, attention deficit, and auditory processing. Pre-K to college preparatory levels. Summer study available.. 609-924-8120 or www.lewisschool.org.
The Solebury School, 6832 Phillips Mill Road, New Hope, PA. Sunday, October 16, 1 to 4 p.m. Register. 215-862-5261 or www.solebury.org.
Villa Victoria Academy, 376 West Upper Ferry Road, Ewing. Sunday, October 23, 2 to 3:30 p.m. For parents and students. 609-258-9226.
Information Session, Villa Victoria Academy, 376 West Upper Ferry Road, Ewing. Thursdays, February 2, March 1 and 29, and May 3, at 9 a.m. For parents and students in the lower school. 609-258-9226.
Village Learning Center, 15 Yard Road, Pennington. Monday, August 29, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Year-round program for ages six weeks to six years.. 609-737-7877. www.thevillagelearningcenter.com.
West Windsor Arts Council, 952 Alexander Road, West Windsor. Saturday, September 24, 2 to 4 p.m. Sample classes in collage, weaving, jewelry, or silk painting. Participate in family friendly painting and drawing activities. Demonstrations of yoga, Bollywood, hip hop, and swing dance. Relate poetry to poems. Listen to a storyteller. Visit “Global Rhythms” art exhibit. Refreshments include birthday cupcakes and lemonade. 609-716-1931 or www.westwindsorarts.org.
Wilberforce School, 75 Mapleton Road, Plainsboro. Wednesdays, October 12 and 19, November 16, December 7, January 11 and 18, and February 8 and 22, from 8:30 to 10 a.m.; and Thursday, November 10, 8:30 to 10 a.m. Open classroom in Christian school from K-8. Children are welcome. 609-924-6111 or www.wilberforceschool.org.
