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Adult School of the Chathams, Madison and Florham Park
Office: Green Village Rd. School, 33 Green Village Rd., Room 12 (2nd floor), Madison, 973-443-9222. Unique enrichment classes, trips and workshops for adults offered in spring and fall sessions. College prep and study skills classes for middle school students-adults.

AFS
800-AFS-INFO. Host an international exchange student, be an exchange student or experience the world after high school with gap year programs for graduates and adults. 3-7 week summer programs depart June-July and provide opportunities to live with a host family, take language classes or perform community service.

Appel Farm Arts & Music Center
457 Shirley Rd., Elmer, 877-394-6274. Classes and workshops for children and adults in theater, music, pottery, painting, drawing, yoga and more.

The Baird Visual and Performing Arts
The Baird, 5 Mead St., South Orange, 973-378-7754. Year round cultural programs include art, dance, theater and music for adults and children starting at 2 1⁄2 yrs. old.

County College of Morris College for Kids & Teens
County College of Morris, 214 Center Grove Rd., Randolph, 973-328-5070. Technology, art and SAT prep classes are offered fall and spring semesters for children and teens. Summer programs are also offered. www.ccm.edu/cfk

Hunterdon County Adult Education
215 Rt. 31, Flemington, 908-788-1405. Fall and spring semesters offer adult enrichment and youth courses in theatre, arts, crafts, sports, science and SAT prep.

“J” Crew After School Program
Shimon and Sara Birnbaum JCC, 775 Talamini Rd., Bridgewater, 908-725-6994, x227. Director: Ken Kaus, email: kkaus@ssbjcc.org.
   Homework help, swimming, sports, karate, arts and crafts, fitness programs, cooking, computers, daily snack and more for grades K-6. High staff-to-child ratio. Register for 2, 3, 4 or 5 days a week. Busing available from select Bridgewater schools.
Jan 8
       JCC Open House, 1-4pm. Special one-day savings for membership, pre-school and camp.
Jan 8
       Party Showcase, 12-3pm.
Mar 4
       Purim Carnival, 1-4pm.
Mar 17
       Comedy Night, 7:30pm.
Jan 16, Feb 17 & 20, April 2-6
      Vacation Camp Programs, grades K-6.

JCC MetroWest School of the Arts
Leon & Toby Cooperman JCC, Ross Family Campus, 760 Northfield Ave., West Orange, 973-530-3421. Classes for preschoolers through adults in art, music, drama, dance and special programs.

Jointure for Community Adult Education, Inc.
1124 Rt. 202S, Suite B10, Raritan, 908-722-0233. Cooperative program offering extensive courses and seminars for adults, youth enrichment, and before and after school programs in Bridgewater/Raritan, Bound Brook, Branchburg, Hillsbor­ough Twp., Manville and Watchung.

Madison Community House Classes
Madison Community House, 25 Cook Ave., Madison, 973-377-0244. Classes and 1-day workshops offered after school Sept.-May in cooking, arts and crafts, dance, music and science.

Middlesex Community School
300 Kennedy Dr., Middlesex, 732-317-6000 x20206. Non-profit arm of Middlesex Borough Public Schools offers educational and recreational courses for children through adults each quarter and also features seasonal parent/child activities. Visit website, click on Community School.

Morris Hills School of Adult and Continuing Education
Morris Knolls High School, 50 Knoll Dr., Denville; Morris Hills High School, 520 W. Main St., Rockaway, 973-664-2296. Fall and spring semesters offer courses for children and adults and several trips. Topics include arts and crafts, dance, languages, computers, cooking, finances, parenting and careers.

Raritan Valley Community College Youth Programs
Rt. 28 & Lamington Rd., North Branch, 908-526-1200, ext. 8404. Year round classes for ages 6-17 in computers, academics, enrichment, visual and performing arts, sciences, job skills, study skills, exam prep, sports and fitness.

South Orange Maplewood Adult School
17 Parker Ave., Maplewood, 973-378-7620. Innovative courses, intellectual discovery and creative expression. Open to adults and teens. Parent/child classes in science, cooking, and swimming. College for a Day. Learn more and enroll online.

Westfield Adult School
908-232-4050. Most classes held Mon. evenings at Westfield High School, 550 Dorian Rd., Westfield. Classes include adult enrichment and personal growth, SAT & PSAT prep and ­driver's ed.

Westfield Area Y
220 Clark St., Westfield, 908-233-2700. Infants, youth, teen and family enrichment ranging from Family Time Sundays to parent/child programs, Healthy Kids Day and more.