Green Light For Expansion Given To Long Valley Afterschool Program

LONG VALLEY, NJ — The CARE enrichment program, which is sponsored by the Long Valley Junior Women's Club, has been officially given the green light by the school district to increase its class offerings.

Since its inception in 1989, the CARE Program has successfully provided after-school enrichment classes to all Long Valley and surrounding area children at low tuition rates.

As the program is run by the community, officials have stated that with the expansion, they will require more workshop instructors, volunteer helpers and increased awareness of what their program offers in order to increase enrollments.

Following a brief hiatus during the pandemic, CARE now offers classes in dance, yoga, cooking, sports skills, karate, STEM and other subjects.

According to officials, the enrichment program has been a great success and is cherished by local working parents because it provides both valuable and fun learning opportunities for their children after school.

The program's steady growth and success have allowed them to donate an incredible amount of allocation dollars back into the community.

All of the programs are open to all students in the area, which means that everyone is welcome to participate. Students can attend a class at any location, regardless of which school they attend.

CARE officials stated that they are currently looking for middle and high school student volunteers. "Whether you need hours or just wish to provide community service, this is a fun way to pitch in."

Volunteers are needed in a variety of capacities from October to April.

To learn more about how to volunteer, click here.

The CARE program is sponsored by the Long Valley Junior Women's Club, a non-profit service organization involved in both fundraising and hands-on service activities.