The Friday Focus

Limited Redistricting Plan

As you may have heard, HVRSD has developed a limited redistricting plan to manage continued enrollment growth. Modifying attendance zones will ease crowding and help maintain the quality of education and programming in each school. The plan will take effect in the 2026-27 school year.

• Letters have gone out to the parents and guardians of elementary school students in the affected attendance zones.
• Kindergarten parents who've already registered their students will be notified if their school has changed.
• Working with school principals, we are planning programming to ensure that children feel welcomed in their new schools.

For more information, please see: hvrsd.org/redistricting. If you have a question that you don't see answered here, please email redistricting@hvrsd.org Thank you.

Dr. Treece will be hosting A Parent Forum on School Safety on May 7th to discuss the recent lockdown at HVCHS and Timberlane Middle School.

The Superintendent, along with the principals of HV Central High School and Timberlane Middle School, will be present to share information and answer questions. The Hopewell Chief of Police, Jim Rosso, will join us to provide insight into law enforcement protocols and collaboration with the district during emergencies. Please click the above link to read Dr. Treece's letter with the details. Thank you.

From Soil to Scholars: Volunteers needed for garden prep! The remaining slots are:

• Sun 4/26 @ Toll Gate 9am-12pm / Bear Tavern 1-4pm
• Tues 4/28 @ Stony Brook, 1-4pm

Whether you can stay for the full block or drop by for one hour, every bit of help counts. Please sign up here, or email Olivia at ospildooren@thewatershed.org with your availability. Thank you!

Upcoming Programs:

• "Choosing and Managing Kids’ Personal Devices" with guest speaker Sarah Gallagher Trombley of Digital Mom Media, Tuesday, April 28th, 6:30pm-7:30pm, HVCHS Media Center. Sarah, a digital parenting expert and former Snapchat executive, will share smartphone alternatives available for kids, ways to approach parental controls on devices, and how to make the best choice for your family. The session will include physical examples of various devices for parents to see in person, as well as a Q&A. Register here.

• Hope Rises Up "LGBTQ 501" Community Conversation, Saturday, May 2nd, 9:30, HVCHS Community Room. Hope Rises up and Prism- Bending the Light are partnering with HVRSD and the Hopewell Valley Municipal Alliance for a day centered around education and advocacy surrounding issues that impact the LGBTQ+ community. Featuring Professional Panelists and Local Resources. For more information, please click the link.

• "Staying Steady: Distress, Tolerance and Attuned Parenting" , Wednesday, May 6th, HVCHS Media Center, 6-8pm, with Dr. Kim Stolow, School Social Worker at Hopewell Elementary School and an Adjunct Professor at Rutgers University. Parenting young children often means navigating intense emotions - both theirs and our own. Learn practical tools and language you can use immediately. RSVP to lorikelly@hvrsd.org by April 30th.

Kindergarten and Kindergarten Camp Registration:

• Kindergarten Registration for information and forms
• Kindergarten Camp Letter for more information

Safety Town will be held from June 22 - June 26, 9am-12pm @ Bear Tavern Elementary

Safety Town is a one-week summer program offered to incoming kindergarten and first-grade students, to provide a realistic, child-sized town with miniature streets, buildings, crosswalks, and working traffic lights. Students will navigate the safety town setting on a provided bicycle while learning the importance of bicycle, pedestrian, and vehicular safety. The program is directed by YMCA staff members with assistance from local youth volunteers and features visits by police, firefighters, paramedics, and other local first responders and community members.

HVCHS's Advanced Community-Based Creative Design class is selling 2026–2027 school-year calendars featuring our very own district therapy dogs, crafted and assembled by each student in the class! Each calendar is $20, and all proceeds support AIR, a nonprofit focused on improving mental health and well-being through the power of dogs. Quantities are limited, so be sure to preorder yours soon! Pre-orders have been extended and will be open until FRIDAY, MAY 8th!

Scan the QR code on attached link. Thank you for supporting a great cause and our incredible therapy dogs!

Academic Eligibility & Waivers: The third marking period ended on April 15, and teachers are currently conducting an eligibility review to determine if changes need to be made to the preliminary placement recommendations for the 2026-27 school year that were made after the end of the first semester. Any changes will be communicated to students and parents/guardians by April 24. Waiver forms for the 2026-27 school year need to be submitted by April 30. Please feel free to contact your child’s school counselor with any questions.

Spring Performances: Please save the dates for our upcoming performances: Spring Orchestra Concert (May 11), Spring Band Concert (May 13), Student Choreography Night (May 18).

Junior Prom: will be held on Friday, May 1st, 7pm-10pm at Cooper’s Riverview. Tickets are $65 and can be purchased during lunch through April 24th using cash or checks made out to HVCHS with Junior Prom in the subject line. Students must submit a signed permission slip (found in the Vice Principals’ Office) prior to purchasing tickets. Please feel free to email the class advisors, Mrs. Chen or Mr. Tobin, with any questions.

Senior Prom: will be on Friday, June 5th, 7pm-11pm at Spring Mill Manor. Please view the Senior Prom website for additional information, and reach out to our class advisors, Ms. Mora or Ms. Stanley, with any questions.

Local Food Resources & School Lunch Information: Please see the information sent by the district for information about nearby resources as well as school lunches, menus, pricing and Free & Reduced forms.

Absences, Late Arrivals, & Early Dismissals: Parents/Guardians should call our TeleSafe number 609-737-4003, Ext 1, by 7:45 am to report an absence or late arrival. Please provide a note if your child needs to be dismissed from school early. Please also review our attendance procedures for details about the district policies. *As a reminder, students must be in school for at least four hours in order to participate in all athletic or extra-curricular activities and events*

What’s Happening at HVCHS? Please follow us on Twitter: @HVCentralHS and Instagram: hopewell_valley_central_hs for pictures, updates, and fun facts. Our daily morning announcements can be found on the school website and via this link. Fundraising activities from our classes, clubs, and teams can be found on our fundraising calendar. Also, check out our HV Student Publications Network page for student-created podcasts, digital videos, and more! If you are a graduate of HVCHS, and you would like to join our Alumni Directory, please complete our Database Form and indicate what type of information you would like to receive from HVCHS.

Timberlane Middle School Website

We look forward to seeing you at tonight's STEM Expo

from 6-8pm in the TMS Cafeteria!

Earth Week News: TMS is protecting our local ecosystem by constructing two new habitats on our property. A new rain garden to help with storm water management and a microforest for CO2 absorption and wildlife habitat.

Both will have native plants and will be new places for students to study, experiment scientifically and use as a reflection area. We appreciate all of the TMS staff and students who’ve been working together to promote eco awareness!

TMS Presents Freaky Friday, One Act Edition: When an uber-organized mother and her spontaneous teenage daughter magically swap bodies, they have just one day to put things right. In the end, both learn the true power of love and the strength of the bond between a mother and daughter in this heartfelt and hilarious adaptation. Show dates are April 30 at 7:00pm, May 1 at 7:00pm and May 2 at 3:00pm. Tickets are on sale at our.show/freakyfridayTMS

Thank you to Emily Muschinske for designing the artwork!

HVRSD ECO PTO Family Hike: April 26th at 10:00am. Baldpate Mountain. This is a Free Event, open to Families with children ages 3-14. Please RSVP here for details and updates.

Please Join us for this In-Person Event:

"Choosing and Managing Kids’ Personal Devices" with guest speaker Sarah Gallagher Trombley of Digital Mom Media, Tuesday, April 28th, 6:30pm-7:30pm, HVCHS Media Center. Sarah, a digital parenting expert and former Snapchat executive, will share smartphone alternatives available for kids, ways to approach parental controls on devices, and how to make the best choice for your family. The session will include physical examples of various devices for parents to see in person, as well as a Q&A. Register here.

Absences, Late Arrival & Early Dismissal: Parents should call our TeleSafe # 609-737-4004, Ext 2, by 8:00 am, to report an absence or late arrival. If your child is leaving early, please be sure to send in a note when possible. If the need occurs after the start of school, please call the Main Office.

TMS Updates: For additional information about TMS, please visit our webpage, or follow us on Twitter @Timberlane_HV, or instagram @timberlane_timberwolves

*Dates To Remember*

Fri, 4/24 - Student of the Month Lunch / TMS STEM Expo

Tues, 4/28 - Choosing and Managing Kids’ Personal Devices

4/30, 5/1 & 5/2 - "Freaky Friday" the Musical

Mon-Fri, 5/4-5/8 - NJSLA Testing / Teacher Appreciation week

Tues, 5/5 - Early Dismissal (Staff PD pm)

Wed, 5/13 - Band Concert, 7 pm PAC

Thurs, 5/14 - Orchestra Concert, 6:30 PAC

Wed, 5/20 - Choir Concert 7 pm PAC

Mon, 5/25 Memorial Day, Schools Closed

*Reminder*

There will be School on 5/21 and 5/22

BT Principal's Page

BT On Instagram

BTPTO Flash

Please Join us for this In-Person Event:

"Choosing and Managing Kids’ Personal Devices" with guest speaker Sarah Gallagher Trombley of Digital Mom Media, Tuesday, April 28th, 6:30pm-7:30pm, HVCHS Media Center. Sarah, a digital parenting expert and former Snapchat executive, will share smartphone alternatives available for kids, ways to approach parental controls on devices, and how to make the best choice for your family. The session will include physical examples of various devices for parents to see in person, as well as a Q&A. Register here.

BTPTO Spring Carnival -We are excited to invite you to our very first Spring Carnival, taking place on Friday, May 15th! This fun-filled event will bring our school community together for an afternoon of games, food, and entertainment. There will be something for everyone. Because this is our first time hosting a Spring Carnival, volunteers are essential to making this event a success! We are asking parents to help plan and run carnival games. Please see the flyer to sign up + more info!

Playthings are needed for a new creative play space coming to Bear Tavern! Can you help us stock the ‘pantry’? Contributions of old/extra pots-n-pans, bowls and bakeware and more can be sent in or dropped off. For more specific info, please click the above link.

2025-2026 BT Yearbook - Orders due by May 8th! The full color yearbook features over 80 pages of portraits, school events, and candid photos of student life from PreK - 5th grade. Click HERE to order.

BT May Day Celebration at 2:15pm: Come celebrate the changing of the seasons with music and dance at Bear Tavern’s Annual May Day Festival! This year we will be holding our festivities on Friday, May 1! Families are welcome to bring a lawn chair or blanket to join us outside behind "E cluster" (weather permitting) as our students share their dances with the school. In the unfortunate event of inclement weather, we will have to move our celebration indoors and cannot accommodate visitors. If you will be joining us for our celebration, please RSVP HERE.

*Dates To Remember*

4/26: Rain Garden Prep

4/28: Choosing and Managing Kids’ Personal Devices, HVCHS

5/1: May Day

5/4-5/8: Teacher Appreciation Week

5/5: Wellness Day / PreK PM Only

5/8: No Preschool - Collaboration Day

5/11: NJSLA Testing Week

5/12: 2nd Grade CogAT Testing

5/25: Memorial Day, Schools and Offices Closed

5/26: Spring Concert 7:00pm

The Principal’s Monthly Newsletter - Hopewell’s Happenings is on the HES Website.

Field Day T-Shirts -The Hopewell Elementary Field Day Tee Sale wraps up on Friday, April 24th. Send in the paper order form with payment or use the link HERE to order online - Let’s get everyone geared up and ready to shine on Field Day!

Please Join us for this In-Person Event:

"Choosing and Managing Kids’ Personal Devices" with guest speaker Sarah Gallagher Trombley of Digital Mom Media, Tuesday, April 28th, 6:30pm-7:30pm, HVCHS Media Center. Sarah, a digital parenting expert and former Snapchat executive, will share smartphone alternatives available for kids, ways to approach parental controls on devices, and how to make the best choice for your family. The session will include physical examples of various devices for parents to see in person, as well as a Q&A. Register here.

**May Day: Parents, families and friends are invited to our annual May Day Celebration, held outside on the HES Basketball Court on April 30th, at 2:15pm (Rain Date 5/1). Consider bringing a blanket or a lawn chair for seating. We will be dancing and singing to celebrate spring! This year we will be sharing songs and dances from around the globe. Each class will perform a dance, and some fifth graders will weave the ribbons of the beautiful May Pole.

Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week - The HES PTO is looking forward to celebrating all of our amazing teachers and staff the week of May 4th- 8th. We have many fun things planned to show our teachers how much we appreciate them so check out the FLYER for the list of events. You can also participate by donating additional items we need for some of the activities throughout the week via this SIGN UP. Please join us as we recognize all of the wonderful things our teachers and staff do for our children. More information will also be coming home in your child's folder with important printouts so keep an eye out for that, too. Thanks for helping us make this a great Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week! If you have questions, feel free to contact the HES PTO via Jill Guiseppe, HESRoomParents@gmail.com

*New* ecoPTO CSA: Support our District's new partnership with Fairgrown Farm to help get hyperlocal farm food into the cafeterias, and more agricultural experiences into the school day. Link HERE for more information.

Calling all Volunteers for the HES Native Plant Meadow - Calling all volunteers to help create an awesome biodiverse learning space for the HES educators and students. HES has been building a native plant meadow adjacent to the parking lot since Spring 2025. The preparation work includes laying cardboard and spreading woodchips to smother the grass to prepare for the students to plant native plants. Link HERE to sign up.

Final Week Yearbook Ordering - Yearbooks for the 2025–2026 school year are now available to purchase online. You can click here for ordering details. Orders are due by May 7, .

New HES Spirit Wear is Here! - To celebrate Hopewell Elementary’s 100-year anniversary, the HES PTO is excited to launch two new spirit wear options:

1. Spirit Wear Store - Shop classic HES tees, pajamas, cups, and more. → merch.hopewellpto.org

2. Rooted Rags Collection - Hand-dyed and embroidered HES apparel made by a Hopewell school mom. Orders take 1-3 weeks. → handmade.hopewellpto.org

• School Lunch Information: Please click this link for the 2025-2026 information.

• Absences & Late Arrivals - Parents/Guardians should call our TeleSafe number, 609-737- 4007, Ext 2, by 8:00 a.m. to report an absence or late arrival. Thank you.

• HES Changes in Students’ Dismissal - If there is a change in how students will be going home, please be sure to call or email the main office at 609-737-4007 hwmainoffice@hvrsd.org

Dates to Remember:

4/24: 4th Grade Field Trip - Museum of the American Revolution

4/27: Board of Education Regular Meeting (Budget Public Hearing) 6:30pm

4/28: Choosing & Managing Kids Personal Devices, 6:30-7:30 at HVCHS

4/30: May Day Celebration (2:15pm)

5/4-5/8: Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week

5/5: Early Dismissal 12:45 pm / HES Wellness Day / PreK PM Only

5/8: Student Council Spirit Day (Teacher Student Flip-Flop Day); No Preschool - Collaboration Day

Principal Gianfredi's "Stony Brook Scoop"

Stony Brook Elementary School Website

Please Join us for this In-Person Event:

"Choosing and Managing Kids’ Personal Devices" with guest speaker Sarah Gallagher Trombley of Digital Mom Media, Tuesday, April 28th, 6:30pm-7:30pm, HVCHS Media Center. Sarah, a digital parenting expert and former Snapchat executive, will share smartphone alternatives available for kids, ways to approach parental controls on devices, and how to make the best choice for your family. The session will include physical examples of various devices for parents to see in person, as well as a Q&A. Register here.

Sign Up Today for the Color Run on May 1st! Join us for the Color Run on Friday, May 1st at 6pm at Stony Brook! Admission is $15 per runner and adults and siblings are welcome to join. A parent or guardian must stay on site during the event. The course is two loops around the school (roughly one mile). A sensory friendly run will take place at 5:45pm. Click here for more details and to register using the paper form or QR code. Registration and payment are due by Tues, April 28th. Registrants must check in at the registration table prior to the run. Don’t miss out on the fun!

Order Your 25/26 Stony Brook Yearbook Today! Yearbooks are now available to purchase online. You can order one by completing the paper form that went home or by clicking here. Orders are due by May 8th!

HVSA Travel Boys’ Tryouts for Current 4th Graders/Rising 5th Graders! The HVSA Blizzards are looking to add players (current 4th graders/rising 5th graders) to their roster for the ‘26/’27 season. Please reach out to Brian Smith at bsmith408@gmail.com if you’re interested. Tryouts will take place during regularly scheduled practices.

• SBPTO Membership Toolkit - Click HERE to register for volunteer opportunities, sign up for the directory to find your friends and order apparel!
• School Lunch Information
• Absences & Late Arrivals - Call our Attendance line at 737-4006, Ext 2, by 8:00 am to report an absence or late arrival. Refer to our Attendance Procedures for details.
• Dismissal Changes - Email the main office in advance at sbmainoffice@hvrsd.org and refer to our Attendance Procedures for details regarding early dismissals.

*Dates To Remember*

- Tues, 4/28: Choosing & Managing Kids Personal Devices, 6:30-7:30 at HVCHS

- Fri, May 1: Color Run

- May 4-8: Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week

Ms. Lauri’s Principal Page

Toll Gate Grammar School Website

Toll Gate Grammar on Instagram

PTO Spring Social: We look forward to seeing you on Saturday for Toll Gate Together: 100 Years of Community, a night of celebration to bring together our wonderful community and to raise funds to support our students and teachers!

Calling All Toll Gate Families—Past & Present! As part of our 100th Year Celebration, the yearbook will highlight students with family ties to Toll Gate (parents, grandparents, and beyond!). Have a connection? Fill out the form here to be included in this special centennial feature in the yearbook! Submissions due by May 1st.

April Going Green Calendar of Challenges: All Toll Gators are invited to participate - Click here for details!

Student Council April Events: Please click on the link for upcoming events sponsored by the Toll Gate Student Council.

Please Join us for this In-Person Event:

"Choosing and Managing Kids’ Personal Devices" with guest speaker Sarah Gallagher Trombley of Digital Mom Media, Tuesday, April 28th, 6:30pm-7:30pm, HVCHS Media Center. Sarah, a digital parenting expert and former Snapchat executive, will share smartphone alternatives available for kids, ways to approach parental controls on devices, and how to make the best choice for your family. The session will include physical examples of various devices for parents to see in person, as well as a Q&A. Register here.

The 2025-2026 Toll Gate Grammar School yearbook is now for sale. Check out this flyer for details. Click here to order by May 5th!

Toll Gate Night at Trenton Thunder: Join us for PORK ROLL FRIDAY @ the ballpark on Friday, 6/12 when the Thunder take on the State College Spikes! Please complete this order form to secure your seats. Tickets are $11 pp and are payable via Paypal (preferred), cash, or check (payable to Toll Gate Grammar School). Cash or check payments can be dropped at the Toll Gate's main office or sent into school with your child. Please include your child's name and "Trenton Thunder Tickets" on the envelope if submitting cash/check payment so we can appropriately credit your order. Ticket orders are due by Memorial Day! Tickets will be distributed to your oldest child in their classroom. Attendees will receive an update closer to the game time. If you have any questions, please reach out to Liz Ryan and Kara Hart. Go Thunder! Go Gators!

• School Lunch Information

• Dismissal Changes: If your dismissal plans change on any given day, please email tgmainoffice@hvrsd.org, (this email will go to both main office secretaries, Ashlee Dana and Patricia Jaczko) to inform them of the change. Please also cc' your child's homeroom teacher.

• Reporting Student Absences: Please remember to call the Telsafe line (609-737-4008, option 2) by 8:00am for any absences or tardiness. Emails to a teacher may not be seen in a timely manner. Telsafe is the best way to report an absence. If your child is not at school and you haven’t reported them absent or tardy, you will get a phone call from Mrs. Smith, our school nurse.

Friday, 4/24: Green Week Student Expo /Centennial School Photo

Saturday, 4/25: : PTO Spring Social 6:00-10:00 PM

Tuesday, 4/28: Spirit Day - Be an Inclusive Gator

4/29: Time Capsule Activity

4/30: Rain Garden Planting (Grades 3,4,5)

5/4-5/8: Teacher Appreciation Week

Thursday, 5/14: PTO Meeting via Zoom

Thursday, 5/21: Field Day

HVSA Travel Boys’ Tryouts for Current 4th Graders/Rising 5th Graders! The HVSA Blizzards are looking to add players (current 4th graders/rising 5th graders) to their roster for the ‘26/’27 season. Please reach out to Brian Smith at bsmith408@gmail.com if you’re interested. Tryouts will take place during regularly scheduled practices.

The Mercer County Wildlife Center is particularly busy this time of year helping with young animal rescues in our area. To learn more about this organization and ways that you could help, please check out their website.

How to Create a Pollinator Garden for Beginners In-Person, Sat., April 25th, 10:30am-12pm, Hopewell Branch of Mercer County Library. Join the Hopewell Valley Community Wildlife Habitat Program for a fun and informative session on starting your very own pollinator garden. Learn all about the importance of pollinators and how you can attract them to your garden. Expert speakers will guide you through the process step by step.

Miniature Worlds: An Artistic Collaboration of Tiny Libraries, Sat., April 25, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, Cotsen Children's Library, Princeton University campus, No registration, free of charge, All ages. The Library and the Arts Council of Princeton invited local artists to create their own wild, wonderful, and whimsical libraries. You can also learn about some of the historical miniature items in our special collections, craft elaborate tiny books of your own, and enter to win a sweet little library start up set!

Science Saturday at Lawrence Library, Sat. April 25th, 11am-12pm. Free event for children in K-5th Grades. Students will engage in hand-on science activities. Online registration required - see flyer for details. Sponsored by Science Outreach at Princeton University.

HVRSD ECO PTO Family Hike: April 26th at 10:00 am, Baldpate Mountain. A free event open to Families with children ages 3-14. Please RSVP here for details and updates

Lawrence Hopewell Trail "Complete the Loop 5k and Fun Run", Saturday, May 2nd, 9am, Rosedale Park, Pennington: Join the Lawrence Hopewell Trail for the first annual Complete the Loop 5k & Fun Run - a community event welcoming runners, walkers, and families while supporting the LHT's mission to complete the 20-mile loop. Participant Details: Timed 5k (ages 8+); Approximately 1-mile Fun Run (all ages); Runners & Walkers Welcome! Please click the above link for all details!

Sponsorship: https://lhtrail.org/5k-sponsors/

Hopewell Township's 3rd Annual Cultural Festival on Saturday, May 2 from 11-2 at Woolsey Park. Celebrate the many cultures that make our community vibrant with live performances, music, demonstrations, vendors, food trucks, and more!

Kite Days, Sat May 2nd & Sunday, May 3rd, 10am-5pm, Terhune Orchards: Bring your own kite or choose a ready-made kite from the wide selection in the store. Or better yet, make your own “guaranteed to fly” kite. Whichever you choose, test fly your kite in our wide-open 10-acre pasture with all the farm animals looking on. The farm will ring with country music and entertainment all weekend.

Princeton Arts Bazaar, Sat. May 2nd: This Spring art market brings together more than 100 talented artists, makers, and craft vendors selling a wide range of creative work PLUS our newest food market, spotlights local artisans is happening on Hinds Plaza. Includes live music and hands-on art-making activities for all ages!

Frog Slog, The Watershed Institute, May 2nd, 8:30-9:30pm: Enter the nocturnal world of frogs as we explore the dark, wet trails of the Watershed Reserve. We will search for frogs, enjoy their serenades, and meet some tadpoles along the way. We will meet at our pond for a unique adventure of a hike, mud included with admission. Ages 6 and up. Adult attendance and pre-registration required.

Handmade Hopewell: A Makers Street Fair, Sunday, May 3rd 10am-4pm: A small, but mighty unique and highly curated makers street fair. Upwards of 60 makers, artisans, and craftspeople fill Seminary Avenue of Hopewell Borough offering a wide variety of goods including textiles, home goods, paintings, ceramics and much more!

Cherry Grove Farm "First Milk Fest" Sunday, May 3rd, 12-4: Cheese tastings, Ice cream, local artisanal vendors, Music and dancing.

"Musical Families: PSO BRAVO! Sunday, May 3rd, Princeton Public Library, 2pm: A free, family-oriented interactive presentation features the PSO BRAVO! String Ensemble in an immersive look at the violin, viola, cello, and bass.

Star Wars Day: Tuesday, May 5, 1-4pm, The Hopewell Branch of the Mercer County Library (HVRSD early dismissal). After Star Wars Day, it's time for the Revenge of the Fifth! After schools let out early on May 5, head to the Library for an afternoon of fun. Star Wars-themed games, crafts, and activities begin at 1pm. From 2-4pm, there will be board games for all ages (in collaboration with Titusville Tabletop Games). May the force be with you!

Pennington Day, Saturday, May 16th. This lively street fair featuring local businesses, artisans, activities, music, food and non-profits, has become one of the most anticipated events in Pennington Borough and Hopewell Valley. Events include the Pennington 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run, an Art Show, The Kids Zone, and a Dog Show and more!

Kids to Park Day, Woolsey Park, Sunday, May 17th, 103pm: Join us for a fun afternoon in the Park , which includes games, crafts and more! Free event. Sponsored by Hopewell Recreation.

Teen Game Night! Hopewell Boro Library under the tent, Wed. May 20th, 5-7pm.

Join us for a night of games, fun and pizza! Bring your friends, bring your favorite game, and be ready to have fun! We will have board games, card games and even some trivia! For ages 13-18. Registration required.

Here are the links to the local libraries for upcoming storytimes, events and programs:

Hopewell Public Library

Pennington Public Library

Mercer County Library - Hopewell Branch

The below represent programs with which we've had personal experience, have been recommended to us or just that we've been made aware of. We recommend that families research the opportunities for best fit.

Apple Montessori Summer Camp, Princeton: Apple campers and their families love the exciting, imaginative, and enriching environment of our summer camp program.

Apple Hart Farm Camp: provides a rich, outdoor experience in which budding nature lovers connect with the natural world in a safe, nurturing environment through hands-on animal care, imaginative play, nature hikes, art, gardening, cooking and more. Camp groups are led by are professional teachers who have undergone background clearances.

Arts Council of Princeton Summer Arts Studios, June 21 through August 28: Summer Arts Studios are officially live, so that means the fun is just around the corner (and spots are filling fast!). Don’t miss your chance to spark creativity with our hands-on art classes for kids of all ages. Explore this year's lineup and register today.

Art Sparks Studio Summer Camps & Programs: Summer Camp at Art Sparks provides theme-based creative experiences during which children get to explore a variety of media such as acrylics, collage, watercolors, pastels, charcoal, printmaking, sculpture, assemblage, colored pencils, clay and much more.

Centercourt Summer Camps: offering Pre-K, Multi-Sport and several sports options!

The Chapin School, ESF Camps: The extensive indoor and outdoor facilities allow us to offer our unique blend of activities, sports, and special events throughout the summer, rain or shine.

CrossFit Kids Camp at Pennington CrossFit will help build confidence and a love of exercise for children between the ages of 5 and 8. Each day of camp will have a theme, and children can expect to learn new physical skills, play games, do crafts, play outside, and more. The camp is appropriate for all skill levels and will run August 17-21 from 11:00am until 2:00 pm.

Grove Passage Theatre Group - Summer Camp for ages 10-18. Monday-Friday 9am-3pm, July 6-August 2 at The Pennington School. www.grovepassage.org/auditions

Hopewell Township Recreation Summer Camp Guide: Offers a variety of camps and sports programs!

HV Bulldogs Youth Football Camp: June 29th–July 2nd, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, Grades 2nd–8th, Ackerson Turf Field (at Hopewell Valley CHS) Instructors: Coach Dave Caldwell along with high school staff and players. Register HERE

HV Bulldogs Lacrosse Camp (Boys) July 6th–July 9th, 9:00 AM–1:00 PM, Grades: 1st–8th, Ackerson Turf Field (at Hopewell Valley CHS), Instructors: Luke Caldwell, assisted by Coach Dave Caldwell and guest clinicians players from Richmond, Monmouth, Vermont, and more. Register HERE

Summer Strength & Speed Sessions: June 22nd–July 23rd (Monday thru Thursday), 8:00 AM–9:30 AM, Grades: 6th–8th, Ackerson Turf Field and High School Weight Room

Hopewell Recreation and Primetime Athletics Basketball Camps: Hopewell Recreation with Primetime Athletics is excited to host a high-energy basketball camp from June 22nd - June25th led by Hopewell Valley Central High School Boys Basketball Head Coach Matt Stein and current HVCHS players. This is an incredible opportunity for kids going into grades 3rd - 9th to learn directly from the coaches and players. Campers will sharpen their skills through drills, competitive competitions, and exciting games each day. Whether you're looking to improve your shooting, ball handling, defense, or overall confidence on the court, this camp is designed to help every player grow — all while having a blast! Please visit the website for more information.

HV Swim School: is a technique-based swim school where athletes ages 12-18 will work on their stroke development while preparing for the upcoming middle school, high school, or club seasons.

HV Swim America Summer Lessons - signups are open! HV Swim America is a structured, small group swim lesson program coached by certified ASCA swim instructors. Lessons are for ages 3-12 and will be run all summer long at the Hopewell Tennis and Swim Center. All lessons are guaranteed 4:1 or better swimmer to coach ratio.

Hopewell Valley YMCA Summer Camp: Campers enjoy a full range of engaging activities that make the most of every summer moment. Convenient drop-off and pick-up take place at Toll Gate Grammar, providing families with easy access to the campground. Flexible scheduling options—including All Day Camp and Core Camp—allow families to choose the program that best fits their needs

Hopewell Swim & Tennis: Summer Camps and Programs, The ideal balance of tennis and fun summer camp activities with instructional programs created for levels ranging from complete beginner to more advanced levels.

Firefly Summer Camp

Hopewell Tennis Camp

Hun School Summer Programs:

• Sports and Dance Camp Day Camps Discovery Camps Spanish Immersion Camp

Inclusion Sports Performance Training Summer Camp: We are dedicated to helping children develop their skills, build self-esteem, and inspire them to reach their full potential. All campers age 3 - 14 will enjoy engaging activities such as exciting activities such as gymnastics, learn to bike, basketball, and a variety of other multi-sport games. Throughout the camp, we’ll focus on developing fundamental movement skills, as well as enhancing social and life skills.

Iron Peak: This year, campers will spend their days learning and playing sports, adventuring on climbing, and aerial ropes courses, creating masterpieces in arts & crafts, experimenting in science, and much, much more!

Lawrenceville School: Set on the Lawrenceville School campus, DEAN Adventure Camps offers an all-inclusive, thoughtfully designed summer day camp for children ages 4–14. Campers spend their days building, cooking, designing, and exploring through hands-on programs like woodworking, culinary arts, machine sewing, innovation lab, and outdoor adventure,

McCarter Theatre Center 2026 Summer programs: Youth Summer Camp Ages 7-12 and Teen Conservatory Summer Camp Ages 13-17

4-H Camp at Rutgers: A tech-free, rustic camp experience focused on trying new things and creating a community dedicating to simply enjoying our week in the woods together.

Mercer County 4-H Summer Day Camps, Ewing: Cooking & Sewing, 6.22-26, 9am-4pm

Sewing & Crafting, 8.3-7, 9am-4pm Click Here to register

Mercer County Golf Academy - Junior Summer Camps: Our instructors and counselors lead the campers through a series of skills, games, and exercises that develop confidence and passion for the game of golf with a camper to staff ratio at a maximum 6-1. All experience and skill level

Mercer County Technical Schools Summer Camps: will provide students with the opportunity to learn introductory skills, form new relationships with their peers, and learn more about themselves and their future goals by exploring different career pathways. Sessions include: Biology/Car Camp/Coding and Robotics/Computer Game Creation/Culinary Arts/Electrical Construction/and much more!

Nike Summer Camps: Local camps for Basketball, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swim and Running.

Pathways is Girls Who Code’s free, virtual summer program for high school girls to explore tech, build in-demand skills, and create projects that make a difference—no experience required!

The Pennington School: Summers at Pennington: We offer several program streams with a variety of camps to assist you and your child in finding the perfect option or combination of options to make this summer one of discovery and adventure!

Princeton Day School Summer Programs offers academic, athletic, and enrichment activities! Open to local students in Grades PK-12, we offer flexible schedules and access to our STEAM centers, athletic complex, garden, and unique ropes course.

Princeton Friends Summer Camp: Campers are offered days filled with adventure, creativity, and fun.

Princeton Garden Theatre Summer Camp Programs: The Garden Theatre is very excited to be hosting three different week-long film camp experiences this summer. Our “Elements of Film” curriculum will be returning for one week. We will also have two separate weeks of our “Intro to Filmmaking” curriculum.

Princeton Montessori School: SummerQuest for ages 18 months - 5 years: The summer program, although implemented with a Montessori approach and seasoned teachers, is unique and separate from the school year, in that the novel experiences we design for your children evolve around: outdoors, crafts, special visitors, theater, friendships, and favorite traditions like gardening, building teepees and forts in the woods.

Princeton Tennis Program Summer Camps:

A variety of programs for kids ages 5-17.

Princeton University Summer Day Camp: The Campus Rec Day Camp features a variety of activities including arts and crafts, swim, guest entertainers and trips. Junior day camp is available for children entering grades 1 through 5. Senior camp is available for children entering grades 6 through 8.

Princeton University Sports Camps: Over 70 camps and clinics are held on the Princeton campus and each camp is directed by the Princeton University varsity coaches, with assistance from college coaches and players.

Registration is open for day and overnight campers.

Rambling Pines Summer Camp: a quality summer day camp near - with door to door busing.

Stuart Country Day School Summer Experience: Expanded weeks and age groups for Camp Stuart; full-day arts, athletics, and leadership camps; a new Counselor in Training (CIT) program; and lunch included.

Summer forest camp: Our Summer Forest School gives children ages 3-7yo a joyful, nature-filled childhood experience. Afterschool enrichment is also being offered this Spring on a limited basis.

Link: https://www.paintedoak.org/summer-camp

The College of New Jersey: Precollege Programs: for high school students to explore potential careers in an intellectually stimulating environment.

Tomato Patch Youth Theater, Dance, Vocal & Visual Arts Programs at Kelsey Theatre

Summer Sessions for Ages 7-9. Registration opens Feb 9th!

Tulpehaking Nature Center Camps: Includes Aquatic Adventure Camp and Baldpate Camp (Titusville).

Ying Hua Summer Camps: Chinese Immersion/STEAM/STEM Camps

Waldorf School of Princeton: Our summer camp is the perfect opportunity for Grade School Students to practice and learn a variety of languages or develop a new skill for rising first through eighth graders. Rising Kindergarteners have the opportunity to explore our beautiful campus and immerse themselves in the world of creativity,

The Watershed Institute Summer Camp: Led by our amazing staff, our campers enjoy fresh air, make new friends, and receive a healthy dose of adventure.

The Watershed Institute Summer Prep Programs for HS Students: Explore the Science, Design, and Innovation Shaping a Sustainable Future. The Watershed invites high school students to spend a week or more learning directly from scientists, architects, and sustainability professionals.