Christina Carosella has been with The Connection for 11 years. She currently teaches The Connection Preschool program for ages 3-5. She graduated from Kean University with a degree in Early Childhood Education and is super excited to meet all the Guppies and begin a fabulous fun-filled camp experience. Read More …
Taina is the Stars on Stage/ Rising Stars Camp Coordinator, a Dance Instructor and the Dance and Performing Arts Special Event Coordinator at The Connection. She is a graduate of Smith College where she received a BA in Dance and a minor in Africana Studies. Read More …
Theresa Jones received a B.F.A. in Dance Performance and a Master of Education Degree in Dance Education from Rutgers University. She has had extensive training in Ballet, Lyrical, Modern, Hip Hop, Jazz, Tap, Musical Theatre, African, and Latin styles. Theresa completed her dance training at Broadway Dance Center in New York City. Read More …
Hello Connection Members and Staff! Hot days are finally here! The transition from Spring temperatures to these upcoming hot humid days can be tough. A major thing to note is that with the transition of seasons you will need to be flexible about when you work out. Read More …
Thanks to all of the families that came out to meet Camp Directors, learn about The Connection’s 2018 Summer Camps, and ask questions! While we are fortunate to spend a significant amount of quality time with your children, we value the unique insights and perspectives we get whenever we meet with families! Read More …
Campers of all ages meet at The Connection each summer for a chance to make new and exciting memories year after year. They get to reconnect, enjoy the warm summer weather, and experience all the fun camp has to offer. Read More …
$25 will help cover a 1:1 swim lesson for a child with special needs $50 will cover a season of ESL classes for a mother who desperately wants to assist her children with their homework $100 will buy groceries for Pathways Cooks to provide a week of meals for a family whose mother is Read More …
I got involved in the Connection when my first son was 3. He did swim lessons, then summer camp and then my second and third sons all enjoy classes and camp there also. Julie Lanzone is the person who asked me if I would like to get involved. We are good friends and share a similar point of view that we should help those in need. Read More …
Today, on Volunteer Appreciation day, we would like to introduce you to a few of our volunteers! 300 community members volunteer their time and talents at The Connection each year. These individuals are the driving force of our programs and the heart of our community. We thank them for their dedication, their enthusiasm, and for choosing to make a difference at The Connection. Read More …
I retired 5 1/2 years ago and am fortunate to be able to live the same lifestyle I did when working. My beloved father died from Stage 4 Melanoma and my husband has had three different cancers. Since I enjoy cooking and baking, I decided a good way to “give back” would be to volunteer. Read More …