Boxwood Learning Center Community Drop-In Center Program (CDIC)
The Union County Drop-In Centers are available to all Union County, NJ residents ages 10-18 (grades 6-12). To register, complete the registration form to attend the sites. Once you complete the general registration form, you can attend any of the four sites below.
Program Description: UCCDIC will provide safe spaces for youth to receive tutoring, after-school activities, workshops, groups, and other services based on identified needs.
Weekly Activities: Youth will have access to fine arts (e.g. painting, sculpting, etc), Lego Spike, coding, robotics activities, and more. Case managers are on-site to provide one-on-one support to youth. Recreational activities are based on the sites; please see the case manager for the activities at the specific sites. Transportation is available to the site with the parent accompanying the minor on Lyft rides.
Additional Workshops: Additional gender-specific workshops will cover topics such as healthy relationships, self-esteem, mental health, and bullying prevention.
A Typical Day at a Site:
- Enrollment: Parents enroll their children in the program through referrals from counselors, principals, and county/local agencies.
- Arrival Options: Youth may walk, get a ride, or use the program’s transportation option.
- Check-In: Upon arrival, youth receive snacks and an overview of the day’s schedule.
- Enrichment: Tutors provide homework help while students engage in recreational activities.
- Educational Sessions: Group sessions cover various topics.
- Club Activities: Activities include arts, writing/music, STEM, etc.
- Breaks: Students have breaks for free play or extended activities. Healthy snacks are provided.
Site Locations and Schedule
Each site operates from 3:30 – 6:30 pm on these designated days:
Roselle Site (Mondays and 2nd Fridays of the month)
– Anthony Amalfe Community Center
– 1268 Shaffer Avenue, Roselle, NJ
Hillside Site (Tuesdays and 3rd Fridays of the month
– Hillside Recreational Center
274 Hillside Ave, Hillside NJ 07205
Rahway Site (Wednesdays and 1st Fridays of the month)
– Rahway Recreational Center
– 3 City Hall Plaza, Rahway, NJ
Plainfield Site (Thursdays and 4th Fridays of the month)
– Plainfield Performing Arts Center
– 724 Park Avenue, Plainfield, NJ
Program Contact: Marie Thelusma-Chase
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 908-241-6862
