Meet Our Vendors

Tennis with Frank Adinolfe

Our teacher is a former college player (Rutgers Newark HOF) & tennis pro for 20 years.

Learn fundamentals of tennis (e.g. proper grip, forehand, backhand, and volleys), and improve hand/eye coordination and agility. Students will participate in fun drills, challenges, and games to develop and improve their tennis skills.

Basketball with Frank Adinolfe

The class is taught by our teacher, Mr. Frank Adinolfe. Learn the fundamentals of basketball and improve hand/eye coordination and agility. Students will participate in fun drills, challenges, and games to develop and improve their basketball skills.

Cooking by Bambino Chef

Our cooking class combines culinary adventures, learning activities and unlimited amounts of fun in one pot. Our secret ingredients are: cooking, exploring, learning, laughing and sharing. Learning how to cook is a great way for children to develop social and comprehensive skills, adopt healthy habits for life and indulge their creativity. Budding chefs will sharpen their concentration and leadership skills, build self-confidence and enhance their biggest and toothiest smiles. 

Learn more at www.bambinochef.com  

Art by Tony Nogueira

Cordero’s talented and well-loved art teacher will have students experiment with different art mediums, portraits and drawing perspective. 

Simple Sweets with Mrs. Capollari

Ms. Capollari has 12 years of experience teaching pre-k to 2nd grade, most of her years being in pre-k and kindergarten.  She is offering a Simple Sweets Class geared toward pre-k4 and kindergarten students in which children will make delicious treats without having to bake!

Literacy Crafts with Mrs. Capollari

Ms. Capollari has 12 years of experience teaching pre-k to 2nd grade, most of her years being in pre-k and kindergarten.  She is offering a Literacy Crafts class geared toward pre-k4 and kindergarten students in which children will enjoy a book and then make a craft inspired by that book.

Megha’s Dance Academy

Megha’s Dance Academy is based in Jersey city and has been offering Bollywood and Bharatnatyam dance classes for over 10 years and has taught more the 1,000 students. 

At MDA we believe if a child is introduced to dance at an early age it will develop a love for the art and a passion for rhythm and movement. It endures flexibility and develops strong muscles and technique. It is a wonderful activity for kids, capable of fostering a positive self-image in both girls and boys. Dance lessons can teach a child self-confidence, self-discipline, poise, and grace. Most importantly, dancing is a lot of fun!!!

Speranza Theatre

Speranza has been offering quality educational programming since 2012 including summer camps, after-school programming, in-school assemblies, virtual assemblies, and private classes/workshops. Our first private summer theatre program was held in 2012 and we began partnering with schools for summer camp in 2018. During the 2022-23 school year, Speranza taught 1000+ students (grades K-12) throughout four Hudson County Cities: Jersey City, Hoboken, Kearny & Bayonne.

Storybooks to Stage (for grades pre-K4-1): Children will bring stories to life! Each class we focus on a new book and create a corresponding craft to use as a prop. At the end of the class, children will be on their feet performing the story with their brand-new prop.

Improvisation & Acting (2-5): This class will help students think on their feet quickly, develop problem-solving skills, work collaboratively, and enhance their public speaking ability...all in a safe environment. Skills developed during improvisation classes are helpful at many stages of life - making new friends, class presentations, and college or job interviews. Even if students are shy, improvisation is a fun way to improve or learn new skills that will last a lifetime.

This class will focus on techniques for acting, including vocal work, physical work, and character development. Students can expect to work on monologues and play plenty of theatre games.

Learn more at https://www.speranzatheatre.com/

Chess by Alpha Minds

Our Chess for Beginners course offers an engaging and interactive introduction to the world of chess for kids. Through storytelling, games, and interactive activities, students will explore the basic history of chess, learn piece names, movement, and capture, understand good trades vs. bad trades, and grasp concepts like check, checkmate, stalemate, and castling. They will also be introduced to beginner-level openings and key principles of the game while developing essential skills such as patience, persistence, logic, and reasoning. Taught in an interactive and playful format, the classes combine board demonstrations with practical interaction, allowing young learners to have a fun and enriching chess experience.

Please see the more detailed description of these different levels on our website http://www.alphamindsacademy.com/

Music with Elite Musicians

Exploring the basics of different instruments (such as piano, guitar, voice, ukulele, and cajon) while instilling movement, rhythm, and creative dance through musical exercises, created to build expressive minds and everyday motor skills. 

Learn more about Elite Musicians at https://www.elitemusicians.com/

Bricks 4 Kidz- LEGO Engineering 

Our afterschool program provides Lego Engineering classes that explore architecture, engineering and technology. The class provides a fun, hands-on learning and building experience focused on STEM concepts.  

Visit us at https://www.bricks4kidz.com/

Group Keyboarding with The Jersey City Music Foundry

We offer a well-rounded musical experience to students of all ages. We focus on instruction based in creativity and learning to read music, as well as mindfulness and composing.

Embark on a musical journey with our Group Keyboarding course, focusing on the fundamentals of piano playing, from orientating on the keyboard to grasping music theory basics and honing piano techniques. Dive into the art of sight reading, engage in group piano works, piano ensemble pieces, and explore solo piano compositions. Students participating in the program have the opportunity to select a piece of music that personally inspires them, while our expert guidance ensures they also explore works that enhance their skills and bring musical satisfaction. These selected pieces provide transferable skills that can enrich their experiences in choir and music production. Our program facilitates both group and independent practice sessions, creating a supportive learning environment. This program could potentially lay the foundation for future initiatives, such as building a comprehensive community orchestra and ensembles in Jersey City. Join us in taking the first steps toward musical exploration and community connection.

Learn more at https://jcmusicfoundry.com/

Music Production with The Jersey City Music Foundry

We offer a well-rounded musical experience to students of all ages. We focus on instruction based in creativity and learning to read music, as well as mindfulness and composing.

Our comprehensive Music Production program guides students through the essentials of songwriting and digital music creation. Our program provides a user-friendly Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) for both classroom and home use on Mac or PC. Dive into the world of music creation within the DAW, mastering vocal and live instrument recording, equalization techniques, and the art of crafting digital drums. Our curriculum spans various genres, from pop and hip hop to classical compositions. Explore composing music in standard notation and delve into music theory basics. Create diverse musical works tailored to your abilities, with guaranteed exciting deliverables that we plan to showcase at community events. Chromebooks will be provided by the school for our use in creating new music.

Learn more at https://jcmusicfoundry.com/

Youth Choir with The Jersey City Youth Choir

Introducing the Jersey City Youth Choir – an inspiring community and musical journey for young voices, in partnership with Art House Productions! Our vibrant community welcomes singers of all levels, offering a full performance Choir as well as a comprehensive skill development program. With performance opportunities in schools, community events, and the state-of-the-art facilities at Art House Productions, our mission is rooted in community development and reciprocity. The Choir is directed and arranged by Michael Browne, an accomplished composer and esteemed music teacher with nearly 20 years of experience in Jersey City schools. Our musical repertoire spans popular songs, classical, modern, and jazz and prioritizes individual growth with tailored skill development, original compositions, and a belief in personalized musical journeys. Join us at Jersey City Youth Choir, where we're not just creating harmony in music; we're fostering harmony on every level of the human experience. Join us on this musical journey of growth, creativity, and community!

Learn more at https://jcmusicfoundry.com/jc-youth-choir/