38 / matters magazine / school 2026 South Mountain YMCA 13 Jefferson Avenue Maplewood Eric Stoddard Associate Executive 973-762-4145 Estoddard@metroymcas.org Infants-adults The South Mountain YMCA is where kids, families and our community come to learn, play and thrive. From childcare, camps and after-school adventures to sports, performing arts and teen leadership, there’s something for every age. We believe in building friendships, confidence and a stronger community. Financial assistance is available and no one is turned away due to an inability to pay. South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) One SOPAC Way South Orange Tickets sold at the box office or sopacnow.org Ages 1–11 SOPAC’s Kids + Family series brings six live shows to the stage this season, each one built for a different age and imagination. It opens with The Rock and Roll Playhouse’s high-energy take on David Bowie, then moves through PANTO’s Cinderella, the holiday favorite Frosty: A Musical Adventure, an imagination- powered journey in The Adventures of Harold and the Purple Crayon, a puppet- and-pantomime Peter Pan (with a sensory-friendly performance option) and Clifford the Big Red Dog: The Musical. Whether it's a toddler's first concert or a family night out at the theater, there's a show on the SOPAC stage for every kid in between. Studio 509 Kids! 509 Valley Street Maplewood Bethany Pettigrew and Guada Bas Directors 973-275-0509 studio509kids@gmail.com studio509fitness.com Ages 4-18 (Kids/teen classes) Studio 509 Fitness and Studio 509 Kids! have something for everyone. In addition to our popular adult programming and personal training, we also offer kids/teen classes in dance, fitness, Pilates, hip-hop, boys dance and musical theater dance. No recitals or costumes to buy – just great classes with wonderful and supportive teachers. 10-week session starts September 14. Zeman School of Oheb Shalom Congregation 170 Scotland Road South Orange Gavin Hirsch Director zemanschool.org gavinhirsch@ohebshalom.org Grades K-7 The Rose and Isadore Zeman Religious School is offered tuition-free for synagogue members, thanks to a generous donation from the Arthur Schechner Charitable Foundation. Zeman is inspired by a desire to expand its community and remove barriers to help all engage in Jewish life and education. By the time they graduate, students have developed a strong love of Judaism and are inspired to remain engaged with Jewish community throughout their lifetime. Seton Hall University 400 South Orange Avenue South Orange 973-761-9000 shu.edu Undergraduate and graduate One of the leading Catholic universities, Seton Hall’s main campus is located on 58 park-like acres in South Orange. The Hall is home to 10,000 students, offering more than 90 undergraduate and over 110 graduate programs. It has been singled out for distinction by the Princeton Review, US News & World Report and Bloomberg BusinessWeek. South Orange- Maplewood Adult School 17 Parker Avenue Maplewood Natalie Provenzano Director of Operations 973-378-7620 schoolinfo@somadultschool.org somadultschool.org Adults and teens 14+ unless otherwise stated The Adult School is dedicated to lifelong learning with a mission to inspire, engage, empower and connect to our community. Our Fall 2026 catalog has more than 120 classes, including many new offerings. Choose from creative arts, lectures & events, health & fitness, home & garden, technology, Broadway shows and more. Visit the website to sign up for the weekly newsletter and follow us on social media. JESPY House 76 South Orange Avenue Suite 205 South Orange Aisha McNair Pathways Coordinator 973-762-6909 Ext. 474 amcnair@jespy.org Ages 18+ JESPY provides services for adults age 18 and older with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. The Pathways to Success Culinary Training Program includes hands-on culinary training, ServSafe certification and job development and placement. Send an email for program site location and start date. Sarah Barlow Child Advocate Child Advocate sbarlow.childadvocate@gmail. com Sarahbarlowchildadvocate.com Children entering kindergarten- grade 5 Sarah Barlow empowers families to navigate special education with confidence. She provides parent coaching, IEP and evaluation reviews, advocacy support and sensory-friendly home and classroom consultations. Together, we'll help your child access the support they need to thrive. SCHOOL/LOCATION CONTACT AGES ABOUT THE SCHOOL →CONTINUING EDUCATION →RESOURCES →MUSIC, ART & ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS (CONT'D)
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