freedom school
Freedom School 2024
Dedicated to Providing a Safe, Fun Learning Environment for Our Children for the Summer
About the Program
The Freedom School @ The Mark is a summer program that runs for 6 weeks in partnership with the Children's
Defense Fund (CDF) Freedom Schools. It offers a multicultural curriculum and activities to prevent summer
learning loss, bridge achievement gaps, and create confident, well-read children ready to positively impact
Defense Fund (CDF) Freedom Schools. It offers a multicultural curriculum and activities to prevent summer
learning loss, bridge achievement gaps, and create confident, well-read children ready to positively impact
their families, communities, nation, and the world. The program is open to students entering grades K-5. It includes five key components: high-quality literacy enrichment, parental and family involvement, civic engagement and social action, leadership development across generations, and nutrition, physical, and mental health.
Age Ranges
Scholars Completing Grades K-5 in the 2023-2024 School Year
Program Dates
July 1 - August 9
Holiday Break: July 4-5
Scholars must commit to the entire 6-week program
Holiday Break: July 4-5
Scholars must commit to the entire 6-week program
Hours
8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Aftercare: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Aftercare: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location
Glenfield Middle School
25 Maple Ave, Montclair, NJ. 07042
25 Maple Ave, Montclair, NJ. 07042
Cost
There is no cost for Freedom School.
After care: $75/week
Breakfast, Lunch and Snacks are provided free of charge.
After care: $75/week
Breakfast, Lunch and Snacks are provided free of charge.
Contact Us
Email: info@themarkmtc.org
Phone: (973) 744-2345
Phone: (973) 744-2345
Meet the team.
Jennifer Nelson
Executive Director
Jennifer Nelson is our Executive Director for the summer of 2024. Come back here soon to find out more about Jen.
Rev. Kay Dubuisson
Project Director
Rev. Kay Dubuisson is our Project Director for the summer of 2024. Come back soon to learn more about Rev. Kay.
Priscilla Gomez
Site Coordinator
Priscilla Gomez is our Site Coordinator for the summer of 2024. Come back here soon to find out more about Priscilla!