Great futures start in Long Branch

Address

Bucky James Community Center
231 Wilbur Ray Ave
Long Branch, NJ 07740

Fall 2026 After-School Location:
Gregory Elementary School
201 Monmouth Ave
Long Branch, NJ 07740

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Hours

3:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Ages

Grades 1-5

Member Fees

$20 annual membership fee

$40 a week
Financial assistance available for those who qualify

Our Clubhouse at the Bucky James Community Center opened its doors in May 2023, extending our nationally recognized after-school programs to Long Branch children aged 5 to 13. The establishment of this facility in Long Branch was made possible through strategic planning and the collaborative efforts of Mayor John Pallone, the Long Branch City Council, and the Recreation Department.

We are immensely grateful for the support from Amazon, the Sharon Cruz Grantor Trust, and Monmouth Medical Center, which funded this initiative. The community’s response was overwhelmingly positive, with full enrollment shortly after the launch.

Our fall 2026 after-school programs will be located at Gregory Elementary School, 201 Monmouth Ave, until we are able to return to the Bucky James Center.