21st Century Community Learning Program

  • IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21CCLC) are federally funded under Title IV of Every Student Succeeds Act, through the New Jersey Department of Education.
    The 21st Century program in Pemberton Township will only be available if the federal government releases the grant funds allocated.

    21st Century Enrollment Application21st Century Logo 2025-2026 School Year

    • The Pemberton Township Schools Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Program provides high-quality after-school programs for 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students at Busansky and Denbo-Crichton Schools FREE of CHARGE. For the 2025-2026 school year, we will operate every day, after normal school hours, from 2:50 pm to 5:50 pm at Busansky, and from 3:50 pm to 6:50 pm at Denbo-Crichton. Our 21st Century staff members create activities that coincide with what students are learning in school, and combine cross-content information and 21st Century skills acquisition through project-based learning opportunities. In an enjoyable, kid-centered setting, the program provides opportunities for experiential learning, problem-solving, self-direction, creativity, exploration, and expression.


    • During programming, a daily snack and transportation are provided.

    • Enrolled students will participate in engaging activities that will include interesting and interactive content. Parents/guardians are encouraged to enroll their children in the 21st Century program and use our platform as another Pemberton Township support and tool. Our program staff are all Pemberton Township Schools staff members, and provide academic, social, and emotional support every day - during after-school hours. This support can include: help with academic and homework content, instructional support and/or relearning of skills, social-emotional strategies to help address related struggles, enrichment content, community partners' supplemental support and content, and other related needs.
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    • If you would like your child to participate in the 2025-2026 21st Century program, the ENROLLMENT PROCESS is EASY! Enroll your child by clicking on the LINK: https://forms.gle/LJzcZ2kPQrXqGuNZ7

    • 21st Century Program Coordinator
      Adalia Sheffield-Washington
      609-893-8141 Ext. 1291
      asheffieldwashington@pemb.org
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