GRIT delivers a high-quality, fast-paced afterschool experience that keeps kids moving, learning, and growing. From expert-led sports classes to structured homework support and creative mind labs, every session is designed to build confidence, focus, and joy!
Drop in when you need us, or sign up for unlimited. Either way, your kid is getting more than babysitting in their schools cafeteria!
FOR AGES
5-12
IN JERSEY CITY
HOURS
MONDAY-FRIDAY
3:00PM - 6:30PM
Extended care till 7pm available (added charge)
RADICAL FLEXIBILITY WITH
FLEX-PASS
No Weekly Commitment:
Buy a 10-Day pass and use it for whenever you need it! Perfect for everchanging schedules.
PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES
Parkour+ Ninja
Crush your training with Coach K every Tuesday and Thursday. Real training that complements any sport. Builds agility, strength and GRIT!
Gymnastics
Momdays is Gymnastics! Can your future athlete do a proper handstand? They will learn at GRIT!
Skateboarding
Learn to skateboard at GRIT! From Ollies to "Dropping In" we have you covered! (Weather Permitting)
Basketball
Basketball is a life sport and at GRIT its a way of life. Learn the game and practice your skills!
STEM / Science
GRIT Club has STEM Challenges to keep their brains engaged without having to sit still.Every day is a different challenge! Build, Break, Code, Test!
Homework Help
Structured time to make sure kids get their homework done BEFORE they head home. No more trading physical activity for homework time. At GRIT Club, they do both
Snack Time
Hungry? We get that! GRIT Club has simple, healthy snacks to keep them from getting "hangry" until dinner time.
Coding
Learn to code @ GRIT Club. Train a robot to walk. Build a killer car. Anything is possible
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to Learn More
What does your kid do afterschool? Join GRIT CLUB - a real afterschool program for kids who deserve better than crafts and supervision.
Here's what happens:
✔️ Homework Gets Done
✔️Progressive Training in our large GYM
✔️STEM Challenges (building bridges, circuts, coding, logic, chess, etc)
✔️Flexible Outdoor Play (Weather Permitting)
Kids love GRIT. Contact us to learn more!
FAQ
We get it. A new Program... Tons of Questions.... Hopefully this will help!
So you make my child do their homework?
You help my child complete their homework?
We live by the motto "Get it done and get to the fun stuff." We are not a tutoring service. We are accountabilty. Homework is the child's responsibility. We don't do it for them; we help make sure it gets DONE. We check its complete ( not correct- there is a difference).
Having problems? Our JEI Learning Center teachers can help. We offer tutoring in both math and english as well as creative writing.
PS- For kids without homework, this is a great time to go outdoors or grab a book from our library or work on a stem challenge.
What is a typical day like?
GRIT CLUB - Typical Daily Schedule
3:00-4:00 pm AFTERSCHOOL SNACK/ HOMEWORK TIME
Structured Time, Coach Supervision. No Bedtime Battles
4:00-5:00 pm MOVEMENT TRAINING
Progressive Parkour+ Ninja, Gymnastics, Basketball, Sports Training
Real Gym, Real Coaches, Real Skill Development.
5:00-5:30 pm STEM CHALLENGE
Build it, Break It, Problem Solve it.
Engineering challenges, logic puzzles, games, hands on learning.
5:30-6:30 pm OUTDOOR TIME/ FREE PLAY/ PICK UP
Outdoor every day (weather permitting), Flexible Pick-up Window
Better than sitting in a cafeteria basement or being penned into a parking lot! Age-appropriate groups rotate through the above "stations" so that each has their own training time in the GRIT gym.
Limited to 25 kids per day. First come. First Served.
How does it work?
GRIT Club is the complete Afterschool Experience
We are open Monday - Friday 3:00pm-6:30pm with extended hours until 7:00pm if needed.
The Club is for 5 -12 yr olds which we separate into groups by age.
You can drop-in anytime or choose a FLEX Pass or monthly membership.
Why GRIT CLUB
Homework gets done (guaranteed)
Real Athletic Training in a real gym (not a cafeteria or break room)
STEM Challenges ( building problem solvers)
Kids BEG to come ( not "do I have to")
Outdoor time ( fresh air)
What is GRIT Club?
The After School Program that Kids Actually WANT to go To!
We designed GRIT Club for busy, modern parents. When you pick up your child, their homework is finished, their energy is spent, and their curiosity is satisfied. You get back the evening for quality family time, not negotiation!
EXPERIENCE THE GRIT DIFFERENCE
High-energy movement and Skill-building
Daily specialized classes, such as Parkour, Gymnastics, Basketball, and Skateboarding, building coordination and confidence.
Purposeful Outdoor Play & Activities
Supervised outdoor activities on fair weather days at Morris Canal Park or Morris Square Park
Mind Labs & Enrichment Programs
Engaging options like STEM Inventors Lab, the Digital Media studio, and Chess spark curiosity and critical thinking.