KEEP kids join high schoolers to help others

Vernon — Students from Cedar Mountain and Rolling Hills KEEP (Kids Educational Enrichment Program) joined with the PRIDE students from Vernon Township High School in their annual drive to benefit Tilly’s Kids in Newark. Children in the second, third and fourth grades did extra chores at home in order to purchase toys from Tilly’s Kids Santa lists. This is just one example of the service learning projects that are a key component of the programming available to children enrolled in the NJ After 3 KEEP. Holiday care has already been a big hit this year as children got to make “slime,” play games, participate in face painting and get creative with special arts projects. In response to parent needs, KEEP is now open for school age children during school vacations, holidays and snow days. Unlimited financial assistance is available to families who qualify for all of KEEP’s programs. For more information, call 973-383-2213 or visit www.keepkids.org.