More Students Joining Summer Programs

More students participated in the Westwood Regional School District's summer programs this year than ever before, according to school officials.

There were 229 students in the Summer Adventure Program this year, according to program coordinantor Gina Cush.

The program offered a wide variety of classes, ranging from NJASK test courses to creative thinking and digital photography. Next year, they hope to include even more, Cush said.

The program had 19 district teachers and 21 Ramapo College students running classes.

"We had some wonderful teachers who were very creative," Cush said.

The district also launched a new summer program this year, the Summer Arts Academy.

The arts program offered different music, theater and fine arts courses for middle and high school students, according to Karen Forgione, the program's coordinator.

Forgione said she hopes to add music technology and film production courses in the future, as well as a Broadway field trip and a final performance for parents.

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