Blue Door Academy

What is Blue Door Academy?

Blue Door Academy is a high-quality before and after school enrichment program. Designed with students and families in mind, Blue Door Academy provides a safe, supportive environment where young people can continue learning, build confidence, and explore new interests beyond the traditional school day.

Families increasingly need reliable, school-aligned programming that supports work schedules and student success. We understand that parents are looking for safe, engaging environments where children can continue learning outside of school hours. Blue Door Academy combines structured care, enrichment, and youth development in one trusted program experience. We offer convenient school-based programming to help reduce transportation and scheduling challenges for families.

Schools Serviced

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School No. 9

62 Alpine St, Garfield, NJ 07026

Washington Irvin Elementary School No. 4

12 Madonna Pl, Garfield, NJ 07026

Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School No. 7

225 Lincoln Pl, Garfield, NJ 07026

James Madison Elementary School No. 10

55 Lincoln Pl, Garfield, NJ 07026

Christopher Columbus Elementary School No. 8

147 Cedar St, Garfield, NJ 07026

Abraham Lincoln Elementary School No. 6

111 Palisade Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026

Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center (ECLC)

241 Ray St, Garfield, NJ 07026

Program Cost

Membership Fee

All memberships are subject to a $40 yearly membership fee per child.

Pre-Kindergarten

Before School Care – 7.00am – 8.30am – $125 /month

After School Care – 3.00pm – 6.30pm – $285 /month

Kindergarten to 5th grade

Before School Care – 7.00am – 8.30am – $150 /month

After School Care – 3.00pm – 6.30pm – $250 /month

Program Highlights

Support for Working Families: Reliable programming designed around school schedules. This program takes place at your child’s Elementary or Pre-Kindergarten school and the curriculum works alongside Garfield BOE standards.

Safe & Structured Environment: Caring staff and consistent routines families can trust. Daily programming blocks and hands-on, curated activities encourage students to continue their education in new, fun ways.

Student Growth & Confidence: Hands-on learning, enrichment, and mentorship opportunities. Sequenced sessions align with the school year, focusing on different areas of growth as the year progresses.

Convenience: School-based programming that supports busy family schedules. Students remain in their schools. No need for parents to travel to an alternate location for pickup or drop-off.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can my child participate in the program?

Blue Door Academy is open to all Garfield public school students enrolled at one of the listed locations. We service students from Pre-Kindergrten up to 5th grade.

Do you offer this program at Garfield Charter schools?

Blue Door Academy is not on offer at Garfield Charter schools at this time. We offer after-school care to charter school students, which includes bussing to our Main Site location at 490 Midland Ave.

Do you provide accommodations for youth with special needs?

We recommend all parents share copies of IEPs, 504s, and/or medical diagnoses so that we can assess whether we can provide the necessary accommodations for each child. We want all youth to have a fun time at the Boys & Girls Club of Garfield so we allow all our families to tour our sites and asses if the facilities lend themselves to a positive experience for their youth. It is important to note that we do not have the capacity to provide one-to-one care to any child but can consider accommodations for clinician visits and other external providers to supply that level of support. These considerations are made on a case-by-case basis.

For more information, please contact our offices.