Where can you play chess on Monday, take a theater class on Tuesday and lauch a rocket on Friday?

We offer children in kindergarten through sixth grade a wide variety of instructional classes and recreational activities in a safe and caring environment. We believe that each child develops at his or her own pace. Our program encourages children to express themselves and their creativity in a relaxed enjoyable atmosphere. All program areas are supervised by highly qualified staff.

The program operates on a trimester basis. Monday - Friday from 3:00 to 5:45pm (extended hours are available until 6:30 for a small additional fee)

The After School Center provides a pick-up service from many neighborhood schools including: 321, 282, 154, 372, 39, Berkeley Carroll, Poly Prep, etc.

The Program : Each day a child can choose a class from a course listing. Classes for children in kindergarten and first grade are offered from 3:30 - 4:30. They spend the next hour with a group of counselors playing active games or in a pre-school classroom. Counselors escort the children from one activity to the next and stay with them throughout their day. A supervised homework room is available to first graders. There is a minimum 2 day registration for these grades. There is no minimum for single classes. Courses include, cooking, computers, instructional swim, art, movement, sports, science, creative dramatics, gymnastics, karate.

Children in second through sixth grade can sign up for one class per day from our course listing. In each course the child's individual ability is emphasized from basic through more advanced skills. When the child is not participating in a class, a supervised game room, gym and homework room are available. Courses include, chess, photography, art, jewelry, dance, sports, gymnastics, computer, swim, video, theater and computer.

We are one of the few after school programs to offer swimming on-site in a spacious, heated pool, as well as sports activities in a fully equipped gymnasium.

Single class registration allows a child to attend the program only during the scheduled class hour.

Special Programs

Mini Camps - The After School Center offers mini camps during winter, mid winter and spring recess. Our full day program includes trips, special events and various on site activities such as art, swimming, gymnastics, cooking and sports.

We also offer program when school closes early for parent teacher conferences, staff development and clerical days for a small additional fee.

Music Lessons -Individual music lessons are available for a separate fee.

Homework Clinic -Tutorial program to enhance basic skills, 3 to 1 child to staff ratio.