Programs

Restore Ministries provides year-round programs that help youth grow academically, socially, emotionally, and personally through mentorship, enrichment, leadership development, community service, and meaningful relationships.

Academic
Support

Students receive dedicated homework time, tutoring, reading support, and one-on-one help designed to build confidence and encourage success in school.

Enrichment
& Growth

Hands-on activities in STEM, arts, recreation, leadership, character development, and community service help students learn, explore, and grow.

Community
& Connection

Restore creates safe, welcoming spaces where students build friendships, develop life skills, and connect with caring mentors and community partners.

A.C.E. “Art, Community, Enrichment” Summer Day Camp

Restore Ministries’ summer academic enrichment program gives children and teenagers meaningful opportunities to explore new experiences in a caring, supportive environment where they can learn, grow, and create memories that last a lifetime.

Summer 2026 Schedule

Theme: “People on the Move”

Dates: July 6 - July 31

Days: Monday to Friday

Time: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Weekly Highlights

  • Monday: Academic and social-emotional enrichment sessions
  • Tuesday & Thursday: Visual arts and mural projects
  • Wednesday & Friday: Educational field trips and community-building activities

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Afterschool / Year-Round Program
Vintage City Arts Studios, 33 West Grand Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202

Restore Ministries’ Afterschool and Year-Round Program gives students a consistent place to receive encouragement, academic support, mentoring, enrichment, and opportunities to build strong relationships.

Program Highlights

  • Social Justice & Inclusion: Thoughtful conversations and activities that help youth become compassionate changemakers.
  • STEM, Arts & Recreation: Hands-on learning through science, technology, creative expression, and play.
  • Character & Community: Leadership, empathy, responsibility, and service projects that connect students to the wider community.

Schedule

Mondays: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Snyder Academy, 42 Broad St, Elizabeth, NJ

Fridays: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
“Bring a Friend” afternoons with educational and recreational field trips.

Tuesdays Virtual Meetings: 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Elementary group: 4:30 pm
Middle and High school group: 5:30 pm

Homework Club & Academic Support

We’re here to help every student succeed. Each in-person session includes dedicated homework time, and students are encouraged to bring homework, reading, or study materials. Restore’s team also provides tutoring and one-on-one support for students who need extra help or have questions.

Elizabeth Pipeline for Success

The Elizabeth Pipeline for Success is a strategic cradle-to-career initiative developed in partnership with Restore Ministries and Elizabethport Presbyterian Center. The core mission is to help bridge the economic wealth gap in Elizabeth, New Jersey by providing a year-round ecosystem of support and opportunity for local youth.

ABLE Labs
Thursday at Restore Ministries

Ambitious Business, Leadership, & Entrepreneurship (ABLE) Labs are hands-on labs focused on developing professional skills, business acumen, emotional maturity, leadership capacity, and environmental stewardship.

STEAM & Coding Projects
Wednesday at The Elizabethport Presbyterian Center

STEAM & Coding Projects are specialized programs that expose students to technical fields, science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics.

Reading Club

Reading Club gives students a welcoming space where stories come alive and imaginations soar. Students gather to explore books together, build literacy and confidence, discuss what they read, make connections, and grow a love of reading through fun challenges and recognition.