The Achievement Zone

We are so excited for the 2026/2027 Year here at The Achievement Zone!

This registration survey will begin July 13, 2026, and will run through July 31, 2026. Please click the button at the bottom of this page to register.

Please note: Registration is for the full program year, September 2026–September 2027.

The Fall/Winter Session will run from September 8, 2026, through May 28, 2027.

The Summer Session will run from June 1 through September 3, 2027.

TAZ will be offering day habilitation services each day.

Please read through the options for each day carefully and choose only one option per day that your child would like to attend.

Drop-off and pick-up will take place each day at The Arc of Monmouth (1158 Wayside Road, Tinton Falls, NJ).

Please only register for options your child will attend.

TAZ will not be in session on the following holidays:

• Monday, September 7, 2026 – Labor Day
• Monday, October 12, 2026 – Indigenous Peoples' Day (corrected date)
• Thursday, November 26, 2026 – Thanksgiving Day
• Friday, November 27, 2026 – Day after Thanksgiving
• Thursday, December 24, 2026 – Christmas Eve
• Friday, December 25, 2026 – Christmas Day
• Friday, January 1, 2027 – New Year's Day
• Monday, January 18, 2027 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Monday, February 15, 2027 – Presidents' Day
• Friday, March 26, 2027 – Good Friday
• Monday, May 31, 2027 – Memorial Day
• Monday, July 5, 2027 – Independence Day (Observed)

FALL/WINTER SESSION

September 8, 2026 – May 28, 2027

MONDAY

Option #1: Inventory, Money Management & Community Activities – Kuhla Farm
(Includes preparation for Wandering Wagon, shopping for cooking classes, Social Skills Group, and activities at Kuhla Farm.)

Option #2: Fitness & Art Class
(Class at ZR Fitness followed by lunch and an afternoon art class.)

TUESDAY

Option #1: Wandering Wagon & Social Skills Group/Art
Prepare and serve bagels and coffee or lunch to customers at the Work Opportunity Center. Groups will alternate monthly.

Option #2: Therapeutic Movement & Yoga
(Therapeutic Movement with Mr. Chris at the Count Basie Center in Red Bank in the morning, followed by yoga with Ms. Kelly in the afternoon.)

WEDNESDAY

Option #1: Community Service, Money Management & Additional Activities
(Volunteer at either the Long Branch or Freehold Food Pantry, followed by an afternoon art class.) Limited space is available.

Option #2: Community Trips
(Trips vary each week. Space is very limited. Additional money may be required for certain trips.) The monthly schedule will be sent home in advance.

THURSDAY

Option #1: Wandering Wagon, Shopping & Other Activities
(Prepare and sell items to staff and participants, shop in the community, and participate in afternoon activities such as Chair Yoga, Just Dance, Bingo, Jeopardy Labs, and more.)

Option #2: Drumming & Bowling
(Travel to the Count Basie Center for a drumming, music, and/or drama class, or head to Shore Lanes for bowling. Afternoon activities may include movies, the library, the park, and more.)

FRIDAY

Option #1: Let's Do Lunch
Prepare and serve lunch for Arc staff and participants.

Drop-off and pick-up: The Arc of Monmouth, 1158 Wayside Road, Tinton Falls, NJ.

Option #2: Community College Connection (Brookdale Community College begins January 22nd, 2027 and runs through May 7th, 2027.) Space is limited. Please note there will be No College Connection on Friday, March 19 2027 or Friday, March 26th, 2027. 

Attend a class at Brookdale Community College, enjoy lunch in the student cafeteria, and then travel back to The Arc Center to participate in a yoga or nutrition class.

Drop-off and pick-up will be at The Arc of Monmouth, 1158 Wayside Road, Tinton Falls, NJ.

An additional $332.50 is required for the Brookdale class. Payment may be made online or by mailing a check payable to The Arc of Monmouth.

SUMMER SESSION

June 1 – September 3, 2027

MONDAY

Option #1: Inventory, Money Management & Community Activities
(Includes preparation for Wandering Wagon, shopping for cooking classes, and afternoon group activities.)

Option #2: Community Trips (The same trip will also be offered on Wednesdays.)
Visit a variety of locations while socializing with peers. Additional money may be required for admission. The monthly trip schedule will be sent in advance. Space is limited.

TUESDAY

Option #1: Wandering Wagon & Other Activities
Prepare and serve bagels and coffee or lunch to customers at the Work Opportunity Center. Afternoon activities will vary.

Option #2: Fitness & Yoga
Join us for a fitness class at ZR Fitness! Participants will enjoy cardio-based activities, games, and other fun, safe workouts. In the afternoon, Ms. Kelly will lead a yoga class.

WEDNESDAY

Option #1: Alternating Community Service, Money Management & Additional Activities
(Volunteer at either the Long Branch or Freehold Food Pantry, followed by afternoon activities.) Limited space is available.

Option #2: Community Trips
Trips vary each week. Space is very limited. Additional money may be required for certain trips.

THURSDAY

Option #1: Wandering Wagon & Community Activities
Prepare and sell items to staff and participants, then participate in shopping and other afternoon activities.

Option #2: Water, Water Everywhere!
Spend the day at the beach or a splash park. Admission fees may apply.

Alternate weather activity: Bowling or movies.

FRIDAY

Option #1: Let's Do Lunch
Prepare and serve lunch for Arc staff and participants.

Option #2: Walk the Boards & Yoga
Weather permitting, participants will visit local boardwalks or parks for a morning walk. In the afternoon, Ms. Kelly will lead a yoga class.

Please Note: While regular attendance in TAZ is important, we understand that vacations, camps, and other summer activities may arise. Please don't hesitate to enroll in TAZ if your child will only be missing a week or so during the summer.

For questions, please contact Candice Layton at clayton@arcofmonmouth.org.