The Fields Sports Complex The Fields Sports Complex is a 55,000-square-foot multi-sports facility located on 8 Cornwall Court in East Brunswick.The complex is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. It’s the perfect spot for parents, children and all sports lovers! They offer programs and training for basketball, soccer, baseball, lacrosse, football, volleyball, fencing and more. Start this school year off right and race over to The Fields Sports Complex’s “Back to Sports” event, which will be held Sept. 13 from 1-5 p.m. “Back to Sports” will feature loads of games, music, dancing, activities, contests, program discounts and giveaways.There will be something for everyone in the family to enjoy. Visit www.thefieldssportscomplex.com or call 732-651-7500 for more information.
All set for your child’s new journey into middle school? You know, there is another smaller and more personalized option that offers a high quality academic program with a strong emphasis on science, mathematics and technology — an option that you may have thought was only for people who have $30,000 to spend on private school. However, this school is public and free.This is Hatikvah: an approved candidate school with the International Baccalaureate Organization and one that ranks high in New Jersey for academic performance.The best part is its sixth grade has a few more seats left for the 2015-2016 school year. Just register your child at www.hatikvahcharterschool.com or call 732-254-8300.Your child can feel comfortable and confident about school and wake up with excitement about going each day. He or she will also be toting a new computer and teaching you some Hebrew.Who knows, maybe one day your middle scholar will be waking up as the U.S.Ambassador to Israel or translating documents for the U.N.; perhaps you’ll be a parent to someone who speaks three or four languages. Hatikvah is the start to a bright future. Let it be your child’s future. Hatikvah is located at 7 Lexington Ave., East Brunswick. For more information, call 732-254-8300.
Helping Hands and Peppermint Tree Schools 
Hatikvah Helping Hands and Peppermint Tree Schools have been an integral part of the community since they first school opened in Edison in 1971.They offer a variety of programs including a Montessori program that emphasizes the philosophy of educating the “whole child.”They feel that children have natural desire to learn, and the goals of an early childhood education should cultivate this desire in the classroom setting. In order to become independent, successful learners, the child should be able to be the focal point, not the teacher.As parents, choosing a childcare center can be an extremely difficult and an often confusing process.The staff at Helping Hands and Peppermint Tree Schools feels that it is crucially important for parents and providers to have very open and friendly relationships and work together to provide children with the best possible experience. They offer full-time, part-time, before and after-care, with flexible scheduling to accommodate most schedules.They also started a new “Buddy Car Pool Program” to help with transportation needs.The schools offer enrichment programs such as music, art, movement and a “ small chef” cooking experience.The rates are highly competitive and they offer many specials. For more information, call 732-225-7400 or visit www.helpinghnadspepperminttree.com.
Kaye-Lynn Dance Studio Kaye-Lynn Dance Studio is a well-established center for dance and its award-winning Encore Ensemble Dance Company. Kaye-Lynn is celebrating 60 years and three generations of quality dance education. Original owner, Jackie Lynn, was a member of the Rockettes more than 50 years ago before opening the dance studio in 1955. Robin Kaye is the associate director and daughter of Jackie Lynn. Robin is a graduate of Mason Gross School of the Arts and has been running both studios with her mother’s assistance for more than 15 years. Granddaughter Jasi-Lynn is following in her family’s footsteps and teaches at both studios. She is a graduate member of the award-winning Encore Ensemble Dance Company.At Kaye- Lynn your child will have fun while learning proper technique in all phases of dance. Kaye-Lynn is a non-recital studio; they offer an annual dance demonstration with no costumes, no expensive tickets and focus on learning dance throughout the year rather than focusing on one dance for a costly recital.This keeps dance fun and exciting throughout the year. Students can be viewed each week through the two-way windows. Training is provided from the basic creative dance for the preschooler through training for the most professional dancer. Great care and individual attention is given in nurturing the abilities of each student to their fullest potential. Classes are offered to toddlers through adult, and beginners through advanced, in jazz, gym/jazz, hip hop, ballet, tap, lyrical, Zumba (for children and adults), Movin’ with Mom, Bouncin’ Babies and boys hip hop. Kaye-Lynn offers to its serious and gifted students the Encore Ensemble Dance Company.This select group of motivated and talented dancers are given the opportunity to perform in community and social performances as well as dance competitions throughout the year. Kaye-Lynn also offers creative movement classes for children with special needs. Small classes, private lessons and buddy classes are also available. Reach Beyond Therapy will be offering many activities and therapies for children with special needs. Sensory play gym will be available for extra fun-filled days! Free trial classes for regular and special need classes will be held in August. Kaye-Lynn currently has locations in Edison and Milltown For more information, call the Milltown/East Brunswick location at 732-548-2333 or the Edison location at 732- 548-8452, or visit www.kayelynndance.com. Look for the grand opening in October of the East Brunswick location, 591 Cranbury Road, under the Chase Bank.
St. Bartholomew School 
Princeton Ballet School 
Middlesex Gymnastics Academy Middlesex Gymnastics Academy (MGA) has been family owned and operated since 1978. Over the last 36 years, MGA has been providing instructional classes with small teacher/student ratios as well as awardwinning team programs. In addition to the highly successful girls and boys class programs for ages 4-18, MGA offers N.J. Kidfit, a mom and tot program, starting at 14 months, focusing on movement and motor skill development, preschool gymnastics (ages 2 1/2 to 4), rhythmic gymnastics, tumbling and trampoline classes and rock climbing. MGA team members compete in various leagues including USAG, XCEL and JOGA.They also offer advanced classes and various training team programs.The academy also offers numerous birthday party formats and a very successful summer mini-camp program. For further information, call the gym at 732-249- 6422 or visit www.middlesexgymnastics.com.
Starz Gymnastics Princeton Ballet School is the official ballet school of American Repertory Ballet, New Jersey’s top classical and contemporary ballet company, under the artistic leadership of Douglas Martin, a former principal dancer with Joffrey Ballet.The school has gained a national reputation for its excellent dance training since its founding in 1954 by Audrée Estey. Under the direction of Mary Pat Robertson, Princeton Ballet School currently serves approximately 1,200 students, starting at age 3, and includes a large open enrollment division for adults. Princeton Ballet School has studios in Cranbury, New Brunswick and Princeton and offers classes in ballet, modern dance, jazz, hip-hop, Cardioballet, and Conditioning for the Mind and Body. Students from the school have gone on to dance in professional ballet and contemporary dance companies in the United States and abroad. Graduates have danced with such diverse organizations as New York City Ballet, Paul Taylor Dance Company, Miami City Ballet, Complexions, Mark Morris Dance Company,Twyla Tharp, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Ballet West and on Broadway. For more information, call 732-249-1254 or 609-921- 7758, or visit www.americanrepertoryballet.org.
Looking for a safe, nurturing, accredited school for your child to attend in September? Look no further! St. Bartholomew School provides a safe, protected learning environment with closed circuit surveillance. St. Bart’s School is AdvancED Accredited and offers both a 3-year-old and a 4-year old academic based preschool program in addition to full-day kindergarten through eighth grade.The school offers state-of-theart technology such as a fully equipped science lab, digital whiteboards, and an Advanced Computer Resource Center, all of which are integrated into a student’s daily curriculum. St. Bart’s has a full-time nurse and guidance counselor on staff, and beforeand after-care programs.They offer band, chorus, drama, sports and other extracurricular activities, while encouraging and stressing the importance of community service. The birthday cutoff is Oct. 31.With a closeknit family fee, St. Bartholomew School is a great choice for your family this fall. Join the St. Bartholomew School family today.The school is located at www.stbartseb.com. For more information, call 732-254-7105 or visit www.stbartseb.com.
Starz Gymnastics offers recreational gymnastics and a JOGA program, using stateof the-art gymnastics equipment to achieve strength, fitness, and excellent technique, while having a healthy dose of fun! Not only will your child learn various skills, but they will gain strength and confidence as they follow our exciting curriculum to success. The staff is USAG safety certified and will encourage your child to progress at their own pace in a safe and nurturing environment.We welcome gymnasts of all ages and levels to come join our galaxy of Starz. Starz Gymnastics is located at 10 Alvin Court, Suite 104, East Brunswick. For more information, visit http://www.starznj.com or call 732-238-7890.
At Temple Emanu-El of Edison, the religious school curriculum was designed by the Union for Reform Judaism, for the purpose of creating a love of Judaism and providing children with the skills to live as well-informed Jews.The program extends from kindergarten through 12th grade.The curriculum includes modern Hebrew, Bible, holiday observances, rituals and ethics, and the rich history that surrounds our culture.The students also learn to lead parts of the worship service and the programs are further enhanced through music and art. Temple Emanu-El offers special education classes as well. Becoming a Bar or Bat Mitzvah at Temple Emanu-El represents the attainment of a significant level of Jewish knowledge through individualized study. Post Bar/Bat Mitzvah students continue their studies through confirmation and high school.Adults find many opportunities to continue Jewish learning. Join Temple Emanu-El for an Open House at its outdoor Shabbat service on Aug. 28 at 7 p.m. K-2 and 8-12 grades are open to non-temple members, and there will be incentives for new members.They will facilitate communication for carpools.Visit www.edisontemple.org, or call Rabbi David Z.Vaisberg or Principal Jill Santoni at 732-549-4442.Temple Emanu-El is located at 100 James St, Edison.