Brooklyn Nature Days After School
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Description: Our after school classes allow children the freedom to actively learn while regularly immersing themselves with nature in the heart of Brooklyn. Using the seasons, plants, and animals as inspiration, and provided with simple tools and found and recycled materials, children are invited to lead the way: hiking, climbing, creating, singing, digging, painting, playing, and working together while connecting with nature. In the true spirit of forest school, we embrace the weather and meet year round in the sun, rain, and snow.
Location: Prospect Park
School Pickups? Not at this time but we may offer it in the spring if there is demand.
Ages: 4 - 8 years (for after school)
Hours: 3:15pm - 5:30pm
Costs: $70 weekly ($840 for the semester)
Length: Fall 2024 semester is September-December
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Parkour Adventure
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Description: Parkour Adventure is inspired by the original model of parkour training: community movement! Kids create movement challenges and games while exploring different locations around Prospect Park, giving them the freedom to navigate their own parkour training while learning risk assessment and technique cooperatively from their coaches.
Parkour's emphasis on incremental progression and reflection help students develop healthy strategies for overcoming mental and emotional hurdles as well. By training together, kids build stronger teams, friendships, and self-awareness.
Location: Prospect Park
School Pickups? No
Ages: 5 - 12 years
Hours: 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Costs: Base price is $1,295, but we offer sliding scale at 20% and 40% for families who need financial assistance
Length: September 11 - January 29, 1x weekly on Wednesdays
Other Information: Please reach out to us if you have questions about sliding scale. We do not operate during DOE Holidays, but we offer holiday camps.
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Private Picassos
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Description: Private Picassos is an art studio for kids. We offer after-school classes for kids age 3-5 and 5-10 at our Park Slope and Clinton Hill Art Studios.
Location: Park Slope; Clinton Hill
School Pickups? PS 11 for Clinton Hill | PS 321 for Park Slope
Ages: 3 - 5 years & 5 - 10 years
Hours: 3:30pm - 4:30pm and 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Costs: $40-$50/class depending on the length
Length: 6-8 week semesters September - October and October - December
Other Information: We offer a 15% sibling discount for all classes.
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Bonjour Language Camps
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Description: A full immersion (French and Spanish; ask about Mandarin!) after-school program from school pick-up to 6pm. Arrival and snack, then homework help (or games and activities) until 3:30. From 3:30 to 4:45 is target language instruction with spoken fluency practice in leveled groups. Science and art-based activities make the learning fun! From 4:45 to 5:30 is art, science, games, music, and dance in the target language. Then a short, intensive spoken fluency practice session rounds out our super-fun afternoon!
Location: Downtown Brooklyn
School Pickups? Pickup from PS 11, PS 20, PS 133, A. Fantis, BASIS, St. Ann's School, and others (ask about your child's school!)
Ages: Kindergarten - 5th Grade
Hours: Pickup – 6:00pm
Costs: 95/hour tutoring, full after-school program with pick-up until 6pm: $450/week; up to $9450 per term (21 weeks)
Length: Sept–Feb and Feb–June
Other Information: Sibling discount
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Homage Skateboard Academy
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Description: We offer 3 After School Programs daily. Both beginner and experienced skaters are welcome. Our curriculum is proven to speed up the learning process making skating more fun. We use our Homage Curriculum Guide used to track understanding and performance of each student meeting them where they are at each trimester.
3:30-6pm, LEARNING & PRACTICE SESSIONS: Instruction based skating with stretches, warmup and daily lesson plan, plus practice based skating.
3:30 - 4:30pm LEARNING SESSIONS: Instruction based skating with stretches, warmup and daily lesson plan.
4:45 - 6pm PRACTICE SESSIONS: Practice based skating, skate what you like and how you like with guidance of coaches.
Location: 83 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11217
School Pickups? We can pick up at the following schools: PS9, PS10, PS32, PS38, PS39, PS58, PS107, PS133, PS295, PS321, PS372, MS51, MS88, MS443, St Anne's, St Mary’s, Mary McDowell, Hannah Senesh, Park Slope Christian Academy, Poly Prep Lower, International School of Brooklyn, Berkeley Carroll, Brooklyn Friends, and Montessori School of Brooklyn.
Please email us if your school is not listed and you need school pick up.
Ages: 5 - 14 years
Hours: 3:30-6:30pm, 3:30-4:00:430pm, 4:45-6:00pm
Costs: $65 - $120
Length: Fall Trimester: September 5 - December 6, 2024; Winter Trimester: December 9, 2024 - March 21, 2025; Spring Trimester: March 24 - June 27, 2025
Other Information: We follow the NYC public school calendar. On DOE holidays we offer School Holiday Day Off Sessions and Week Long Camps.
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Child's Play NY
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Description: Child’s Play NY theater camps and classes are right for both the child who passionately dreams of being on stage and the one who is simply looking for a joy-filled program! These award-winning theater classes empower young people to develop themselves and their skills. Sessions prioritize courage and compassion through dramatic arts education: students are given free rein to their imaginations and creative impulses while they learn sophisticated technique from professional performers in a supportive and inclusive environment.
Location: Brooklyn Heights; Carroll Gardens; Fort Greene
School Pickups?
Ages: PreK - 8th Grade
Hours: Varies based on program
Costs: Starts at $900/semester
Length: Frequently Asked Questions can be found on our website: https://childsplayny.com/class-faqs/
Other Information:
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White Bird After School Theater
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Description: At White Bird, kids don't just perform plays - they create totally original works of art.
For over 30 years, we've empowered young artists to find their own voice and learn life skills through acting, songwriting, puppet-making, set & costume design, playwriting, and more.
As one parent put it, "White Bird takes what’s inherent in our children to make something beautiful. The creative process, the cooperation, collaboration, spirit of fun and shared goals and supporting each other…these are things we need to value in our world today.
Location: 410 6th Ave., Brooklyn NY 11215
School Pickups? We pick up from PS 321 & PS 39. Also happy to pick up from other sites with 3 or more registrants - contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to arrange.
Ages: Kindergarten - 8th grade
Hours: 3:30 - 5:30pm, school pick-up & late dismissal available
Costs: $800 per 18 week session (one-day per week)
Length: Session 1: September - January; Session Two: February - June
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Musication
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Description: Musication provides both in-person, in your home and virtual lessons in piano/keyboard, guitar, ukulele, bass, and voice to children ages 3 and up, from the young beginner to the advancing child who has been playing for a while. We build each lesson around what each individual student’s musical needs and interests are. We offer flexible scheduling to fit each family’s needs. Our main goal in teaching is to not only help build music skills on the instrument but also to inspire the fun, creativity, and joy that come with learning to play an instrument. Our teachers are highly trained and have years of experience teaching children.
Location: In-home in Brooklyn or virtual
School Pickups? No
Ages: 3 years and up
Hours: Most students have lessons after school (starting at 3:30) and on the weekends—we tailor the lesson day and time to your availability!
Costs: 30 mins- $56/lesson (+$10/lesson in-home fee) 40 mins- $73/lesson (+$10/lesson in-home fee) 60 mins- $99.50/lesson (+$10/lesson in-home fee)
Length: Two semesters: fall (September - January) and winter/spring (January - June)
Other Information:
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Treasure Trunk Theatre
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Description: Act, move, create, and play – where will your imagination take you today? Treasure Trunk Theatre is a theatrical arts program for children that explores drama through imagination. In each class the students will incorporate movement, music, theatre games, and visual arts to express themselves and connect with the world around them. Here at Treasure Trunk, we pride ourselves on being a company that focuses on the journey – it is not about the final product, but rather what your child will learn through the process. We provide a nurturing environment for children to develop and expand their creative energies.
Location: Treasure Trunk Atlantic - 141 Atlantic Ave; Treasure Trunk Park Slope - 179 4th Ave; Brooklyn Brainery - 190 Underhill Ave
School Pickups? Yes! We do school pick-up from any walkable school.
Ages: 0 - 10 years
Hours: 9:00am - 5:30pm
Costs: $35-$75 per class, depending on the length
Length: Sep. 16th-Jan. 31st
Other Information:
- Sibling Discount
- Register as a drop-in or for the whole semester
- School Holiday Camps
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KoKo NYC
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Description: At KoKo NYC all kids are artists and inventors. We encourage playful and imaginative risk-taking by using real tools and recycled materials in our sustainability focused programs. We offer after school workshops as well as school break workshops at our outdoor Lot space.
Location: KoKo Lot, located at 440 19th Street between 8th Avenue and Prospect Park West in Greenwood Heights, Brooklyn
School Pickups? Yes. PS 130 Lower & Upper Schools, PS 10, PS 295, and Brooklyn New School (pick ups from locations vary by day, please see kokonyc.org individual workshop listings for more details)
Ages: 5 - 12 years
Hours: After school workshops: 3:30pm - 5:30pm and School Break workshops: 8:45am - 2:15pm with extended day available until 6:00pm
Costs: After school workshops range from $525 - $760 per semester and school break workshops start at $175 per day (plus additional costs add-ons)
Length: Workshops at the KoKo Lot are seasonal. The fall session runs from September to November and the spring session runs from late March / early April to June. The Lot is closed from December to late March / early April.
Other Information: Sibling discount available (10%). The KoKo Lot is nut free. After school workshops do not run on school break days, but KoKo NYC offers School Break 1 - 2 day workshops. KoKo workshops at the Lot are fully outdoors.
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Brooklyn Ninja Academy
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Description: Brooklyn Ninja Academy teaches ninjas of all levels how to conquer uniquely designed, challenging, and exciting ninja warrior obstacles that mimic those on the popular NBC television show, American Ninja Warrior. Ninjas learn new skills and techniques for climbing, swinging, agility, balance, strength, and of course the iconic Warped Wall. Obstacles rotate each week, so ninjas are challenged in new ways every time they visit. Participants will eventually tackle obstacles with increasing difficulty and will learn strategies to conquer an entire obstacle course. Ninja warrior training is a thrilling physical and mental challenge an innovative approach to setting, achieving, and surpassing fitness and mental goals. Brooklyn Ninja Academy offers private lessons, competitions, and kids birthday parties on weekends.
School Pickups? No.
Ages: 6 - 13 years
Hours: 3:30pm - 7:00pm
Costs: 10 week program for $575
Length: 10 week sessions
Other Information: Discounts for siblings
Discounts for multiple classes
Open on DOE holidays
Blue Balloon Songwriting School
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Description: Blue Balloon offers incredibly unique private and small group instrument lessons through songwriting. Their highly talented and passionate teachers have a fun, creative, and engaging approach to music lessons. Founded by Rachel Lipson, a former Saint Ann’s teacher, Blue Balloon is widely regarded as one of the most sought after music schools for kids in the country.
Blue Balloon lessons are songwriting based so your child will learn how to play an instrument through writing their own songs. We’ll set a day and time that works for your family and your child will work with the same teacher each week. Blue Balloon’s teachers are fun and engaging and have a unique, child-led approach to music lessons.
Location: In-home lessons
School Pickups? Yes! We can add on school pick up for an additional cost.
Ages: All ages (private lessons start at 3 years old)
Hours: Flexible schedule 7 days a week!
Costs: Private lesson pricing depends upon enrollment and location -- we offer a sliding scale option and a scholarship program. Please reach out to discuss pricing and logistics!
Length: Semester schedule with rolling admissions
Other Information: Blue Balloon offers private lessons, semi-private and group lessons!
We pride ourselves on making wonderful teacher/student matches and encourage families with special needs children to reach out.
Lessons typically run on a semester schedule but one-offs, parties, events and group classes are always welcome!
MAKE IT Studio
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Description: We offer beginner sewing classes using the sewing machine on Mondays and Thursdays for ages 7 to 13. Our program also includes some crafts and jewelry making.
On Fridays we have classes for teens or advanced sewers ages 10 and up and little ones (5-7) Classes are a maximum of 15 students, with a 3-5 student to teacher ratio, so each child receives individualized attention and we adapt depending on the their age, comfort and skill.
We also offer fashion design and Illustration classes!
Location: 540 President Street, Buzzer #38, Studio 2i
School Pickups? PS321, PS39, PS372, PS133 and any school that is with 3 or more students in a 20 min commute upon request.
Ages: 5 - 18 years
Hours: 3:00pm - 5:45pm
Costs: $55-$58 each 1 hour and 45 minute class. (does not include pick ups)
Length: Fall is 9/16 to 12/20, Winter 1/2-4/14, Spring 4/21-6/26
Other Information: We offer 10% sibling discounts
We have Mini Camps for all the DOE closures and most half days!
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One World Project
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Description: One World Project's Spanish-immersion After-School program is a place where up to 15 children come together to play, discover, have fun, and make friends while they learn and practice Spanish.
OWP's talented and experienced teachers help meet the needs of Spanish-speakers interested in practicing and honing their Spanish-language skills, as well as providing an introduction to Spanish for children who do not speak or understand the language. Games and activities are adjusted to meet individual levels of language fluency, and designed to foster not only spoken Spanish, but also Spanish writing and literacy skills.
Location: 302 Vanderbilt St; 44 Seeley St
School Pickups? Students who attend elementary school at P.S. 130 and P.S. 154 can be picked up at school by teachers from One World Project, and walk to OWP as a group.
Ages: 3 - 10 years
Hours: 3:00pm - 5:00pm, plus late pick-up for an additional fee
Costs: $4,000 - $9,000, depending on age and preferred schedule
Length: September-June, following breaks on our school calendar
Other Information:
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Mathnasium Park Slope (Fun Math Learning at a new location this Fall!)
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Description: Kids have FUN when they enjoy the learning process!!
Our instructional approach goes beyond traditional math tutoring. The Mathnasium Method™ transforms the way kids understand and appreciate math, which in turn builds their confidence and their love of learning.
With our Customized Learning plans, Math-focused curriculum, fun learning experience, passionate instructors and a world class learning program, we offer the best Math enrichment/ tutoring option for our Park Slope and neighboring families.
We believe:
- Anyone should be able to excel at Math
- Individualized instruction is the BEST way to learn
- Math has to be lots of FUN!!
Call us today and learn more 718-369-6284 OR Use this link to Schedule a Risk-Free Math assessment for your child.
Location: 200 7th Avenue, Brooklyn. 11215
School Pickups? Yes, School pickups available on request. (Minimum 4 students)
Ages: 5 - 17 years
Hours: Weekdays after school (2:30 onwards), Saturday morning (10AM-2PM) and Sunday afternoons.
Costs: Monthly programming options, with session cost as low as $40 per session
Length: All year long monthly programming.
Other Information: - Sibling Discounts
- Back-to-School discounts available (Limited time)
- Open during DOE holiday weeks
- PTA committee courtesy discounts
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PSJC Hebrew School
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Description: PSJC Hebrew School is joyful Jewish learning and more for ages preK and above! Our Tuesday afterschool program for preK - 2nd grade does not require synagogue membership and includes a snack, music and movement, crafts, social-emotional-spiritual-learning, a community focused approach, and positive Jewish memory making! We also offer a monthly Sunday morning program for those whom afterschool is too long a day.
Location: 1320 8th Avenue
School Pickups? PS10 | PS107 | PS295 (registration permitting)
Ages: 4+
Hours: 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Costs: Tuition $1550+
Length: September - May
Other Information: PSJC Hebrew School follows the DOE calendar, as well as closing for certain Jewish holidays. We offer a sibling discount as well as scholarships on an as-needed basis. We are an allergy-aware program, but work with families to ensure student needs are factored into activities and program norms. We work with families who students who have an IEP whenever possible, striving to connect all families to a Jewish community and learning experience that can meet your needs.
Brooklyn Music Factory
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Description: At Brooklyn Music Factory kids make and learn music through games, songwriting and collaboration. When music is creative and fun, kids are excited and inspired to learn. Private lessons, group classes, camps and parties are available for ages 4 and up.
Location: Gowanus
School Pickups? PS 372
Ages: 4 - Adult
Hours: Mon-Th, 3:00-8:00; Fri, 3:00-7:00; Sat, 10:00-3:30pm
Costs: Starting at $179/month
Length: September - June
Other Information: 5% discount for multiple enrollments (eg., one student in two classes, two students doing one class each, etc.)
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The Craft Salon
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Description: The Craft Salon is Brooklyn's Premier Arts and Crafts Studio! We run after school for kids in Kindergarten through 5th grade. We have a separate ceramics program for the same age groups. We dip into every imaginable craft from pom poms to ice dyeing to painting to papier mache and MORE. We pride ourselves on our elevated projects and we have more than 130 5 star reviews to show for it!
Location: 625 Church Ave
School Pickups? We pick up from PS 130, PS 230, PS 154, PS 889 and PS 139
Ages: Kindergarten - 5th Grade
Hours: 3:30pm - 5:30pm or 6:00pm
Costs: $65
Length: Sept - Dec/Jan - June
Other Information: We follow a DOE schedule. Every time schools are closed we run full day camps. We also have weekend and evening craft and ceramics workshops for kids and adults.
Brooklyn Flow
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Description: Kids yoga classes at Brooklyn Flow help children build strength, flexibility, and focus while learning mindfulness and self-awareness. The fun, supportive environment encourages creativity, boosts confidence, and fosters social skills like teamwork and empathy. These classes offer a holistic approach, nurturing both body and mind for lifelong well-being in times of great personal and collective change.
Our studio allows kids to indulge in yoga fun while parents and caregivers enjoy their own yoga practice upstairs, or a bite in our Grounded Cafe.
-Teen Yoga: Mondays, 5-6pm
-Tween Yoga: Tuesdays, 4-5pm
-Kids Yoga (Ages 6-8): Wednesdays, 4-5pm
-Tots Yoga (+adult): Thursdays, 10:30-11:15am
-Kids Yoga (Ages 3-5): Thursdays, 4-5pm
- Infant classes included Postnatal Pilates, Postnatal Yoga, and Infant Development Movement Education (see schedule) https://brooklynflow.com/
Location: 198 5th Ave Brooklyn, NY 11217
School Pickups? No
Ages: Infant through Teens
Hours: Typically 8:30am - 9:00pm weekdays and 8:30am - 5:30pm on weekends
Costs: Kids: $28 for drop in or $250 for a 10 class pack; Tots (with parent) is $35 or $310 for 10 class pack; Postnatal (Parent + Baby) is $25 or $230 for 10 pack
Length: All drop in! Classes can be reserved week by week at brooklynflow.com
Other Information: We offer concurrent Adult Vinyasa classes on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays at 4pm so come with your child but practice in your own adult class! See our full adult classes and workshop offerings at brooklynflow.com
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Cooking+Art After-school at Allora
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Description: Our program offers a delightful mix of cooking and art, providing kids with the opportunity to explore Italian specialties like pasta, pizza, appetizers, and special desserts, all made with simple and organic ingredients, and unleash their imagination as they create masterpieces using a variety of mediums, from paint and clay to mixed media.
We also offer cooking classes for toddlers and their caregivers.
Location: 837 Union Street; 304 Bond Street
School Pickups? PS321, PS 282, Berkeley Carrol, Roberts Field School
Ages: 2.5 and 4 - 10 years
Hours: 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Costs: Around $65 per After-school
Length: Sept. -Dec; Jan-March; Apr-Jun
Other Information: 10% discount on the second and third siblings.
Cooking+Art Camps covering the DOE Holidays.
We offer Pasta Lab Birthday Parties!
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Park Slope United Soccer Club
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Description: Park Slope United is Brooklyn's largest youth soccer club! Founded as a neighborhood club over a decade ago, it has since grown into the most comprehensive club in the borough. There are programs for every age and level of play. From once per week lessons for beginners, to the largest boys and girls recreational leagues around. PSU runs programming every day of the week and in multiple locations. Below please find the quick description of each program, but for more program details and to register, please visit our website.
Once-per-week Lessons (beginner):
Ages 2-5 = Tot Footy
Ages 5-12 = Developmental Classes
Youth Soccer Leagues (intermediate):
Boys Select League - Ages 5-12
Girls Impact League - Ages 6-13
Location: Multiple Locations
School Pickups? No.
Ages: 2 - 12 years
Hours: Hours vary according to program
Costs: Cost varies according to program
Length: Seasonal, approximately 3 months
Other Information: Sibling Discounts are available
Brooklyn Bridge Fencing
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Description: In our Beginner Fencing Classes, children as young as 4 years old will have a great time learning the fundamentals of the sport, including blade work, footwork, and the rules and etiquette of fencing.
Compared to all other NCAA sports, fencing is statistically the easiest sport for getting recruited to college, with the highest chance of securing scholarships, Ivy League grants, and financial aid.
Fencing is an investment in your child’s educational future setting them apart from their peers and getting them noticed by 45 top educational institutions in the nation.
Fencing offers the best ratio of athletes to available scholarships, with the fewest athletes competing for the most financial aid.
Location: 68 Jay Street, #508, Brooklyn, NY 11201
School Pickups?
Ages: 4+ years
Hours: Weekdays: 3pm - 5:30pm, Weekends: 10am - 11:30am
Costs: Once a Week: $249 per month, Unlimited Classes: $499 per month
Length: One month sessions
Other Information: Not ready for classes? Schedule a $49 Introductory Private Lesson!
Email us for sibling class discounts.
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The Tiny Scientist
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Description: Kid-tested and teacher-approved classes at The Tiny Scientist interweave state standards and jaw-dropping fun! Your scientist will be conducting experiments, learning new concepts, discussing observations with friends, analyzing data, making a mess and learning just how much fun science can be! School Pick Up & Extended Day avail. until 6pm. Staff CPR certified
Location: South Slope; Center Park Slope; Williamsburg; Prospect Heights
School Pickups? PS 132 | PS 31 | PS 441 | PS 84 | Carrig Montessori | PS 110 | PS130 | K280 | PS889 | PS 10 | PS 130 | PS 107 | PS 9 | PS 705 | PS 316 | PS 321 | PS 39 | PS 118
Ages: 4-10 yrs old
Hours: after school - 5:30 pm
Costs: From $823.50/semester
Length: Sep 9, 2024 - Dec 6, 2024
Other Information:
-Fresh air FUN! Scientists unwind after a long school day with trips to the playground, nature walks and movement.
-Snack Time
- STEM toys and fun table challenges and read alouds carefully selected to support the curriculum.
- Optional aftercare available until 6:00
- Take Home projects scientists have made
- Bi-Weekly “Cheat Sheets” help to kickstart conversations about science at home!
- Sibling discounts available
- Allergy & Special needs accommodations.
- Check our website for full and half-day programs for any DOE holidays
The School at the Mark Morris Dance Center
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Description: The School at the Mark Morris Dance Center offers dance classes in different styles and levels for children and teens, from newborns to 18 years old. The School has classes in Jazz, Hip-Hop, Ballet, Modern, and Tap, as well as Music and Singing. The School also has classes for little ones, including We Dance: Postpartum (newborn to new crawlers), We Dance: Toddler and Grown-up Movement (ages 18 months to 4 years) and Creative Dance (ages 4-6).
Location: Mark Morris Dance Center, 3 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Ages: newborn to 18 years old
Hours: 3:45pm - 7:45pm
Length: September-January and February -June
Other Information: The school offers adaptive dance classes. Scholarships are available.
Kids Table Cooking Club
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Description: Welcome to Cooking Club! The ultimate after school destination for aspiring chefs + picky eaters. From embracing different culinary traditions to exploring explosive flavors, our After School Club and Summer Camp aims to foster a deep appreciation for the endless possibilities that healthy food can bring!
Location: St. Lydias - 304 Bond Street
School Pickups? PS32 | PS58 | PS373 | PS133
Ages: 8 - 12 years
Hours: 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Costs: $110 Per Week
Length: Sept - January and February - June
Other Information: Cooking Club accommodates all allergies and meets every Monday and Tuesday afternoon. We also run day camps on holidays and no school days.
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Smith Street Workshop
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Description: Smith Street Workshop classes are engaging, interactive, and designed and taught by gifted and experienced bilingual educators. Our goal is to make language learning fun and meaningful and to instill a lifelong love and appreciation for the French language and culture.
The Fall 2024 semester of our after school programs runs from Monday, September 9 through Friday, December 20, 2024. Enrichment classes are held on school days between 3:15 and 5:30pm at our Carroll Gardens and Brooklyn Heights locations at 603 Henry Street and 80 Clinton Street.
Location: 603-607 Henry Street; 80 Clinton street
School Pickups? Pick-up from PS58 and PS29 can be organized if there are at least 4 students registered.
Ages: K to 6th grade
Hours: 3:15pm - 5:30pm
Costs: $40 to $50/class
Length: September - December and January - June
Other Information: 10% discount for siblings
Soccer Stars
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Description: Soccer Stars has been Brooklyn’s #1 soccer provider for 24 years. Their program is designed to develop skills, teamwork, and confidence on the field. Each session is a blend of fun, education, and character development, ensuring that every child finds joy in the game and improves at their own pace. Their curriculum is thoughtfully crafted, combining soccer, early childhood learning and life skills. It's adaptable, catering to various age groups and skill levels, ensuring that every child gets the most out of their soccer experience.
Location: Various locations across Brooklyn including: Brooklyn Heights, Cobble Hill, Boerum Hill, Clinton Hill, Carroll Gardens, Park Slope, Prospect Heights, Sunset Park, Bay Ridge and many more!
School Pickups? If needed, we can arrange.
Ages: 1 - 12+ years
Hours: 8:00am - 6:00pm
Costs: Starts at $396/season
Length: 3 month sessions, September - November
Other Information: We have a 10% sibling discount & are open for camps during DOE holidays
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Pixie Pods
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Description: ✨ You deserve a little extra break! After a fun day of school why not let Pixie Pods take care of the kiddos for a few more hours? We will take bathroom breaks, have snack time, and a bit of free play, before students take one of our 5 star Pixie Pods classes! After class, students will take turns spinning the “Wheel-Of-Fun!” (a wheel full of student-favorite games) Pick-up your little ones just in time for dinner, and they’ll be all tuckered out! We will have class demonstrations/performances on the last week of classes in June! :)
📍 Location: Discovery Kids (448 Rogers Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11225)
After-School Schedule (Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays):
🍪 3:30pm: Bathroom / Snack / Free Play
🤸🏻♀️ 4:00pm: Pixie Pods Class (Creative Dance, Tumbling, Hip-Hop, or Music)
☸️ 4:50pm: Wheel-of-Fun! (games)
🎒 5:30pm: Pickup + Coloring
Location: 448 Rogers Ave
School Pickups? We pick up students from local schools (Prospect Heights, Crown Heights, Flatbush, & Prospect Lefferts Garden). If that doesn't work for you, We can start a Private After-School POD in your neighborhood with pick-up from your child's school. We just need a minimum of three kids.
Ages: 3 - 6 years
Hours: 3:30pm - 5:30pm (6pm extended day)
Costs: starting at $810 - $2,201 per semester.
Length: Split into 2 semesters: Fall (sept-Jan), Spring (Jan-June)
Other Information: We offer drop-ins, sibling discount, Financial aid, and payment plans.
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The Deliberate Myth - Adventurer's Academy
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Description: Since 2017, The Deliberate Myth Gaming Services has provided the finest in custom-designed tabletop roleplaying games. Primarily (but not exclusively) using 5th Edition Dungeons & Dragons rules, we run weekly narrative adventures that are unique to, and co-created with, each group. Deliberate Myth campaigns combine the narrative and imaginative elements of a great book with the action and visceral impact of a great film. Each player in the group has more agency and control over the narrative than any video game ever could allow, turning it into a social activity with no screens or electronics required. It is analog virtual reality that can be a real benefit to players as well as an absolute blast. Come see why we have been called "...the finest in paid D&D" (Park Slope Parents review). See you at the table!
Location: Park Slope; at-home; virtual (for those that prefer)
School Pickups? We offer Pickup and Walkover service on a case-by-case basis, depending on the number of players who need it, where they are coming from, and when they need to be picked up. We will always attempt to meet every PAW request. Please contact us to see if we can accommodate you.
Ages: 9+ years
Hours: Most groups meet 4:00pm - 6:30pm, but can be adjusted on a group-by-group basis.
Costs: Sessions are $20/hr and 2.5 hours long. The number of sessions is typically 10-12 per season (Fall, Winter, Spring).
Length: We follow the NYC DOE calendar. The Fall campaigns run September to December. Winter campaigns run January to March. Spring campaigns run April to June.
Other Information: We offer a referral rebate of 5% of your current campaign when a new player you refer signs up for any Deliberate Myth campaign.
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Prospect Gymnastics
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Description: Gymnastics - Cheerleading - Parkour - Music and More!
At Prospect Gymnastics, we are passionate about fostering a love for fitness, fun, and teamwork through sports. Our popular weekly classes are back this year at both our 1023 Church Ave and 1230 Bedford Ave locations. Train with our top-notch coaches who will help your child build skills, gain confidence, and have fun!
Location: 1230 Bedford Ave Brooklyn NY 11231; 1023 Church Ave Brooklyn NY 11231
School Pickups? Yes, from IES on Wednesday.
Ages: Crawling - Adult
Length: Afterschool Programming from September to June.
Other Information: We also offer sibling discounts and Mini Camps for most DOE Holidays,
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Textile Arts Center After School
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Description: After School Classes (ages 5-10) are hands-on classes in the textile arts. Our After School program runs in 8-week cycles Monday through Thursday in Brooklyn. Through the year each cycle day rotates through Weaving, Printing & Dyeing, Sewing & Soft Sculpture, and Sewing & Fashion. You can try one or all four! Check out our Tweens program (ages 11-14) on Thursdays!
School Pickups? PS 321: M T W Th | PS 372: M T W Th | PS 133: T W Th | PS 39: T Th | PS 118: W Th | PS 32: M
Ages: 5 - 14 years
Hours: 3:00pm - 6:00pm* (*3-4pm is snack and homework time as students get picked up and dropped off. Class starts at 4pm.)
Costs: $600 per 8-week cycle
Length: 8-week cycles
Other Information: Sibling Discount: Save 10% off each additional youth you register for a session at the same time. Multi-Session Discount: Save $25 off each additional session when you register for them at once. Scholarship application available through our website After School cycle dates for the 2024/25 school year are available on our website
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Bouldering Project Brooklyn
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Description: Ignite your child’s passion for climbing at Bouldering Project! Our afterschool program offers fun and challenging sessions for kids ages 3-15. Build strength, flexibility, and problem-solving skills while making new friends. Experienced coaches guide climbers of all levels, from tiny tots to aspiring athletes.
Our 10-week sessions (ages 5-12), recurring sessions (13-15), and drop-in classes (ages 3-4) are the perfect way to balance fun and learning.
Location: 575 Degraw Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217
School Pickups? BP provides a list of approved instructors who have undergone background checks. Families can directly hire these instructors for pick-up and other childcare needs.
Ages: 3 - 15 years
Hours: Classes run M-F: 4:00pm - 6:00pm; S-Su between 9:00pm - 10:30pm
Costs: Classes range from $31-35 per class, or $315-350 for 10 weeks.
Length: Single classes available for ages 3-4, 10-week sessions available for ages 5-12, membership style classes for ages 13-15
Other Information: We run full day programming for youth ages 5-12 during DOE holidays. If your school has a different holiday than the DOE and you are interested in full day programming, send us an email! We accommodate most groups with enough time to plan. In addition, please contact us for a sibling discount.
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Sideways School
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Description: Sideways School is child-led play and exploration in nature, with supported social-emotional skill building. Children who struggle socially especially benefit from Sideways play: in a small group (max of 4), in the woods, wherever their curiosity and imagination lead them! A certified teacher gently facilitates the play to target children's strengths and challenges, and communicates regularly with parents to bring the learning home.
School Pickups? No.
Ages: 4 - 7 years
Hours: Fall & Spring: 3:30pm - 5:30pm, Winter: Sat. 1:30pm - 3:30pm & Sun. 10:00am - 12:00pm
Costs: $110 x weeks per session
Length: September-November, November-March, March-June
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SlopeMath
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Description: SlopeMath is an afterschool program that takes place on Tuesdays (Kindergarten and 1st grade) and Wednesdays (2nd and 3rd grades) in the PS 321 lower and upper school buildings. Our curriculum combines Singapore math and Soviet methodologies, from the arithmetic to a more abstract approach. The purpose is not to teach to any particular test but rather to furnish our students with a solid base and provide them with tools to tackle more advanced concepts currently and in the future. To obtain the best results, class size is limited to 8 students.
Location: PS 321 Lower School | PS 321 Upper School
School Pickups? For PS 321 students in K and 2nd grade: the teacher picks up the students in the lower and upper school buildings on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, respectively - as is the case with other afterschool programs. We coordinate with Kids Orbit for students who participate in their program at PS 321. SlopeMath is open to students from other schools as well.
Ages: Kindergarten - 3rd grade
Hours: 2:40pm - 5:30pm
Costs: $42.50 per week, payable by semester only
Length: September - January and February - June
Other Information: Sibling discount of 20%
Piper Theatre Productions
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Description: Ensemble Based. Process Driven. Physical Theatre. Piper's Afterschool program offers ten sessions of fun, games, and a one act production at the Old Stone House. Join a community of emerging young artists!
Location: Old Stone House
School Pickups? Afterschool pick ups possible if there's enough interest from a particular location.
Ages: 9 - 13 years for Afterschool; 7-17 years for Summer
Hours: 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Costs: $395
Length: 10 week sessions Fall & Spring; 6 week mini-session Winter; One month in the summer
Other Information: 10% sibling discount
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BAX Youth Education Classes
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Description: BAX is an intergenerational incubator space that welcomes all kinds of learners and encourages peer-mentorship and community. BAX arts education centers community, creative choice, collaboration, skill building, performance, and reflection.
BAX Studio Classes are taught by a diverse cohort of professional performing artists and educators who draw upon their own embodied experiences, artistic lineages, and inspirations while engaging in BAX’s core educational values to generate a unique curriculum.
Location: 421 Fifth Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215
School Pickups? PS 321 Lower | PS 321 Upper | PS 130 Lower | PS 130 Upper | PS 118 | PS 39 | Brooklyn New School
Ages: 3 - 18 years
Hours: 3:30pm - 6:00pm, Monday through Thursday 9:30am - 11:30am, Saturday
Costs: General rates by class: $21-32/session Please note: BAX subsidizes tuition based on self-selected need and we do not require financial documentation. Tuition is priced at three tiers of up to 25% subsidy.
Length: September - February, Fall Semester February - June, Spring Semester
Other Information:
Discounts: 5% Off For All PSP Members. E-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your PSP Member ID
5% Early-Bird Registration Discount Expires August 15th
5% Family Value Multi-Class Discount with multiple children and/or multiple classes registration within the same purchase
Accessibility: Our teachers are experienced working with children with a variety of physical, cognitive, sensory, and socio/emotional needs and we are committed to collaborating with you to make our programs as accessible as possible. Please note, BAX programming cannot provide 1:1 teacher/student support nor can we support Department of Education SEIT staff involvement. BAX is on the 2nd and 3rd floors of the building, accessible by stairs with no lift or elevator. However, we are committed to accessibility and make every effort to help folks with mobility challenges reach our space.
Penguin Coding School
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Description: Penguin Coding School teaches coding and STEAM skills to children ages 5-18 in-person and in live online classes.
Penguin Coding School offers classes in Scratch, Minecraft, Robotics, Python, Roblox, Javascript, Java, iOS, and more. We focus on hiring excellent teachers who motivate kids to learn and are passionate about coding.
Our curriculum takes the most interesting professional coding projects and makes them fun and accessible to kids. We welcome all levels of coding experience.
Location: 424 7th Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11215 (Park Slope) | 156 Smith St, Brooklyn NY 11201 (Cobble Hill)
School Pickups? After School Pick Up Available for Park Slope: PS 321, 10, and 107 and Cobble Hill: PS 29, 32, 38, 58, and 261. Pick up is for 3:30 PM weekday classes, $95 for 8 weeks.
Ages: 5 - 18 years
Hours: 3:30pm - 7:00pm (Weekdays), 10:00am - 5:30pm (Weekend)
Costs: $385 per semester (8 classes)
Length: We offer four different sessions. Fall Session (Sept-Nov), Winter 1 Session (Nov-Late Jan/Early Feb), Winter 2 Session (February-April), Spring Session (April-June)
Other Information: Penguin Coding School offers Minecraft camps for ages 6-9 from 9 AM - 3 PM during most school holidays. More details and links to sign up will be posted on our website, penguincodingschool.com.
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Goldfish Swim School - Gowanus
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Description: At Goldfish Swim School – Gowanus, we believe that your child deserves to have an incredible swimming experience in the safest and most fun environment possible. Our different indoor swimming lessons are specially designed to make learning fun through guided play for beginners to advanced swimmers from 4 months to 12 years old, including infant swim lessons, toddler swimming lessons, and more.
Location: 620 Degraw St
School Pickups? No.
Ages: 4 months to 12 years
Hours: Mon-Fri 3:30pm - 7:00pm, Sat 8:30am - 4:30pm, Sun 9:00am - 5:00pm, Thursday/Friday 9:00am-1:00pm
Costs: $47.50/lesson to $62/lesson charged monthly
Length: Perpetual enrollment that parents can stop with 30 day notice.
Other Information: We offer a 7% discount on the second enrollment for siblings or children swimming twice a week.
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Creatively Wild Art Studio
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Description: Our kids art classes provide the perfect balance of fun and development, exposing children to professional-level visual arts instruction in a warm, relaxed, and safe space. We introduce our students to professional art techniques and non-traditional materials to pique their imaginations. We encourage our young artists to make their own creative choices, allowing them to express themselves freely while tapping into their big personalities.
Location: 98 Water St Brooklyn, NY 11201
School Pickups? We do after-school pick up in Dumbo Brooklyn and neighboring areas
Ages: 2 - 17 years
Hours: 4pm - 6pm
Costs: Roughly $80 a class
Length: September to December
Other Information: Open for Holidays and accommodate special needs!
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Beansprouts After School
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Description: At Beansprouts, we understand that your child's afternoon is just as important as their morning, and we strive to provide an enriching experience that nurtures their growth and development. During After School, your child has the opportunity to make friends, explore their passions, and express themselves. With a variety of activities offered daily, they can choose how to spend their afternoon. We provide a snack, homework help, and exciting enrichment classes. From robotics and soccer to ceramics and cooking, there's something for everyone at Beansprouts After School—all included in one simple fee.
Location: 410 6th Avenue (K - 5th Grade Location)
School Pickups? School Pick Up Locations: 39, 321, 10, 124, 118, 295, K280
Ages: 3K - 5th Grade
Hours: 2:30pm - 6:00pm
Costs: Pricing varies depending on the program chosen, with flexible options for 2, 3, 4, or 5 days a week.
Length: Full Year and Session Based
Other Information: We cater to varying family needs with flexible enrollment options, offering full-time and part-time programs from school dismissal to 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday, and Mini-Camps on early release days and school holidays.
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CBE Kids Club
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Description: CBE Kids Club offers after-school programs for kids K-5, with experienced staff and flexible enrollment options, including pickup from 10 local elementary schools in Park Slope. Activities include games, snacks, homework time, and plenty of time to decompress and play. For kids who prefer a wider range of extracurriculars, we offer a variety of add-on activities.
Location:
School Pickups? PS. 9, 10, 39, 107, 118, 133, 282, 321, Poly Prep and Berkeley Carroll
Ages: 5 - 10 years
Hours: 2:30pm - 6:00pm
Costs: 1000/trimester
Length: Trimester 1: September 9 - December 6th
Other Information: Sibling discount, mini camp on DOE school closures.
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Brooklyn Acting Lab
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Description: Brooklyn Acting Lab is a theater school for youth based in Park Slope, Brooklyn. We have been serving the community for 16 years. BAL offers classes to kids in Kindergarten-10th grade at three convenient Park Slope locations. We offer school break and summer programs as well.
Location: 1012 8th Avenue; 56 Windsor Place; 729 Carroll Street
School Pickups? Yes we do pick-up for schools in Park Slope and Windsor Terrace.
Ages: 4 - 16 years
Hours: 2:45pm - 7:30pm
Length: September - December/January - June
Other Information: Sibling discounts available. BAL is open during DOE holidays for PLAY in a Day programs
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Chess at Three
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Description: Start your child's chess-venture with Chess at Three! We use the powers of storytelling and silliness to inspire a life-long love of chess while teaching kids critical thinking, patience, sportsmanship, and so much more!
Kids craving more adventure can join Birchguard Quest, an educational tabletop roleplaying game where your child will create their own unique hero. While in the story, our Birchguardians practice leadership, peer collaboration, and creative problem solving, learning to be a hero both in and out of the classroom.
For littles, we offer a research-driven playgroup to foster creative, play-based learning, using multi-sensory approaches to support the holistic development of babies and toddlers.
Location: 169 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217
School Pickups? School Pickup available from Berkeley Carroll, PS282 and PS321 for additional fee.
Ages: 3 years+ (Chess and Birchguard Quest), 6 months+ (Playgroup)
Hours: 9:00am - 6:30pm
Costs: On average $60/class
Length: Year-round programming, you can start at any time!
Other Information: We have mini-camps on most DOE holidays! We also offer sibling discounts.
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Key Factors to Consider
As you are begin reaching out to programs, here are some considerations when it comes to choosing the right afterschool program:
Basics
- What's the age range of the kids? Will kids get to interact with kids of lots of different ages? Will my child be overwhelmed among older kids or feel like it's a "little kids" program?
- Do they do school pickups from my kid's school or do I need to figure out how to get them to the program?
- Do they have outdoor time/outdoor space?
Flexibility
- Does it fit my needs in terms of days and and times?
- Do they have programs on DOE school holidays that will make it easy to have childcare coverage at the same place (if that's important)?
Communication
- Does the website explain things well so it's easy to figure out things like program details, payments, holidays, and committments?
- Is the program responsive to my questions?
- How communicative are the counselors / administration?
- Do they send updates, closure notices, and other messages in a timely manner?
Cost and Value
- Is it within my budget?
- If I’m trying to save money, what are other areas where I can cut back? Regardless of the cost, is the value for money good?
Creativity and Independence
- Will the program focus on standardized ways of doing things (e.g., lego kits) or foster creativity and exploration?
- Will the program offer opportunities for kids to be independent and learn new skills without constantly being overseen by adults?
Family Needs
- Does the program offer any down time after a busy day at school? Does the program include any unstructured time (ideally outside) where my child can release energy, engage in imaginative play, and benefit from the physical and mental health advantages of not being constantly overseen?
- Does the program included scheduled time to help kids complete their homework so they can relax when they get home?
- Will my child thrive in this environment? Will they feel challenged and learn, or feel despondent and not be able to maintain the attention needed to do well?
- How ok are they with neurodivergent children?
Educational Enrichment
- Does the program offer help with homework?
- Does the program encourage engagement with science, technology, engineering, and math (if that’s important to you)?
- Does the program expose kids to books, art, music, and other creative inspirations and outlets that can support their overall development?
Social and Emotional Development
- Does the afterschool program encourage character building, addressing values such as respect, kindness, and cooperation?
- Does the program offer opportunities for children to play and interact with other kids, or is it child-centered?
- How does the program handle conflict resolution? Does it support kids in learning how to resolve conflicts peacefully?
- What are the rules around smart phone use? Are kids allowed to be on their phones? Are the staff allowed to be on their phones?
Health and Wellness
- Does the program give snacks? Is that important? Are the snacks nutritious?
- Is there any time for the kids to exercise rather than just sit?
- Is there down time to relax and recharge?
Total Package
- If you are signing up your child for lots of different afterschool programs, consider: Is this amount of commitment and enrichment not enough, just right, or too much?
- For the more open ended, hang-out options, do they have some programmed activities (e.g., music Mondays, yoga Thursdays etc.)
- Have you factored in the need for kids to have unstructured play and downtime? Can you schedule in an afternoon so your kids can just go to the park and play (maybe set that up with another family and switch off childcare)?
- Will your kid have fun doing these things? I heard the story of a kid at school pickup yelling at the top of his lungs, "I just want to play with my friends!" That gets hard to do if you are overscheduling your kids so much they don't get to play with friends.
By carefully considering these factors, you can find an afterschool program that provides an enriching and enjoyable environment for your child.
