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computers
Gecko Kids Traveling Creative Computer Studio
Julie@geckokids.com, 908-518-1998. A traveling program that is flexible enough to meet any school's needs! Creative, fun and unique classes encourage creative intelligence, fine motor control and technical expertise. Students create their own books or movies right in the comfort of their own school! All work is done on our laptops with Gecko Kids-trained teachers. Contact us and we'll contact your school.
mathematics
Mathnasium--The Math Learning Center
650 Shunpike Rd., Chatham; 86 Summit Ave., Summit, 973-377-MATH. Email: jralston@mathnasium.com. Teaching only math with unparalleled results, Mathnasium is all about helping students (pre-K–high school) to strengthen their math skills and confidence, and to prepare them for what lies ahead. Year-round and summer programs for math enrichment and tutoring.
reading
LearningRx
Chester: 350 Main St., 908-834-0606
Email: chester.nj@LearningRx.net
Florham Park: 195 Columbia Turnpike, 908-834-0606
Email: florhampark.nj@LearningRx.net
Short Hills: 636 Morris Ave., Suite 1B, 973-376-4646
Email: shorthills.nj@LearningRx.net
Warren: 34 Mountain Blvd., 908-22-BRAIN
Email: warren.nj@LearningRx.net
Learning Rx helps parents identify and correct underlying cognitive weaknesses that keep kids from achieving their full potential in school and life. It's not a tutoring program, but rather a one-on-one brain training program that enhances or corrects the underlying causes of learning, reading and behavior difficulties. See special offer on inside back cover of print Kids Guide.
science
See Outdoor Education Centers for nature and environmental education programs.
Buehler Challenger & Science Center
Bergen Community College campus, Paramus Rd., Paramus, 201-262-0984. Hands-on educational and team-building experience designed to stimulate interest in math, science and technology for grades 5 & up. Groups work together in space mission simulations. Full- & mini-missions available for school, scout and organized groups as well as birthday missions, overnight camp-ins, one-day camps and summer camps for grades 3-12. School outreach for preschoolers and up. Check website for public tour dates.
May
Annual Family Science Morning, for ages 6 & up. Students in grade 5 and up have a chance to participate in a simulated mini space mission. Reservations required, beginning in Jan.
TryScience.org
Supported by more than 400 science centers worldwide, TryScience.org encourages science education through games, activities and experiments.