Free STEM and Emotional Literacy Program Launches in Jersey City

The 22-week program for grades 2-5 will focus on hands-on STEM education and emotional literacy.

Jan. 28, 2026 at 1:15pm

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STEM Kids New Jersey, an affiliate of a New York-based educational nonprofit, is launching a free weekly science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) program for Jersey City students in grades 2-5. The 22-week "Thrive Engineer Kids Lab" program will take place on Saturdays from 9-11 a.m. at STEM Kids New Jersey's facility in the Bergen-Lafayette neighborhood.

Why it matters

The program aims to provide underserved students in Jersey City with access to hands-on STEM education and emotional literacy training, which are critical skills for future success. By offering this free program, STEM Kids New Jersey hopes to spark interest in STEM fields and support the overall development of participating students.

The details

The Thrive Engineer Kids Lab program will run for 22 weeks, from January 28 to June 27, 2026. The sessions will be held on Saturdays from 9-11 a.m. at STEM Kids New Jersey's facility located at 704 Grand Street in the Bergen-Lafayette neighborhood of Jersey City. The program is open only to Jersey City residents in grades 2-5.

  • The program will launch on Saturday, January 28, 2026.
  • The program will run for 22 weeks, ending on June 27, 2026.
  • Sessions will be held every Saturday from 9-11 a.m.

The players

STEM Kids New Jersey

The Jersey City affiliate of a New York-based educational nonprofit that provides STEM and emotional literacy programs for underserved students.

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What’s next

Registration for the Thrive Engineer Kids Lab program is now open, and spots are limited. Interested families can sign up their children on the STEM Kids New Jersey website.

The takeaway

This free STEM and emotional literacy program represents an important investment in the future of Jersey City's youth, providing hands-on learning opportunities and holistic support to help students develop critical skills for academic and personal success.