Afterschool

2024-25 AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS

PS34 PTA is not affiliated with any of the programs.

You must contact each provider directly to answer questions and register.

In School Options:

School Settlement Association

School Settlement (DYCD program)

M-F, K-5th

School Settlement Association-St. Nicks Alliance is a not-for profit organization in Brooklyn which provides comprehensive free after school activities for approximately one hundred PS 34 students. This program, which is free of charge to participants, is located on the school premises and operates daily from 2:35 PM to 5:45 PM. The program also runs during the winter recess, spring recess, and summer vacation. School Settlement Association is available to PS 34 students in grades K-5. A separate application is required.

School Settlement Association at PS34 is a school-based program that only enrolls PS34 participants in grades k-5. Families can now begin to sign up online for the 2024-25 school year. The program runs from the end of the school day to 5:45 pm beginning in September.

How to Apply:

Step 1 - Visit DYCD Discover : Create an account https://discoverdycd.dycdconnect.nyc/home
Step 2 – Search for the program school (PS34) https://discoverdycd.dycdconnect.nyc/program-public
Step 3 - Complete the application and submit.

Application submission does NOT mean your child/ren are enrolled in the program. If your child is accepted into the program you will receive an acceptance letter via email from Program Director Jose Flores, that is when your child/ren are enrolled in the program.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach them via email at Ms. Flora Hernandez, fhernandez@stnicksalliance.org or at (347) 668-7980.

WR Arts: In-School Program

M, W, F, Pre-K and K

Providing Performing Arts based afterschool enrichment programing onsite, for Pre-K & Kindergarten students Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays!

PS 34 Chess Club and Team (ICN Chess)

T, K-5th

From complete beginners to advancing tournament players, our goal is that all PS 34 players can experience both the joy & significant social/educational benefits of learning and playing chess. Our PS 34 Team will prepare for local, City, State & National Competitions. Our in-person programming will match players into groups based on skill, interest level & age. This allows coaches to identify and create the right training environment for each player (complete beginner - advanced competitors).

2:15 PM - 5:00 PM (with 5:30 late-stay option) Chess Club meets on Tuesdays.

PS 34 Kid Kitchen

Thur, 3rd & 4th grades

Kid Kitchen is a new program run by a PS 34 mom. We make veggies fun for kids! In our after school offering, we’ll be preparing kid-friendly recipes from around the globe. Kids will gain an understanding of basic cooking techniques as we practice our knife skills and explore how ingredients react to heat — steaming and blanching and braising, oh my! We’ll also get to create our own salad dressings and choose which veggies go best. And of course we’ll save time for baking projects and sweets. Instant Pot carrot cake anyone?

With small group sizes, every kitchen explorer will receive plenty of personal attention and get to practice teamwork with their peers. We’ll include flexible recipes so you can experiment to find the way things taste yummiest to you and even make them on your own at home. And because this is more than just a cooking class, we’ll spend time learning about our food, from how edible plants grow to how they get to our table and how different cultures prepare them. Together we will become expert tasters, grow our confidence in the kitchen, and develop a deeper understanding of what it means to eat!

There will be outside time in the school garden, weather and recipes permitting.

Starting September 25th, classes are every Thursday when school is in session, 2:30-5:00pm. We will be in the Stem room.

Pricing and more info:
https://kidkitchen.org/after-school

PS 34 CHESS CLUB & TEAM

From complete beginners to advancing tournament players, our goal is that all PS 34 players can experience both the joy and significant social/educational benefits of learning and playing chess.

Our team will prepare for local, city, state, and national competitions.

Beginner, advancing, & team grouping

email ps34chess@gmail.com

Pick-up from PS 34

ArtBox Atelier Brooklyn

M-F, K-5

Fun art for kids K-5. We love what we do and we want to share it with all little artists!

M-F, Pre-K- 4th

After School Artists: An after school arts and crafts program.

Broken Bones Skate Club

W, 1st-3rd

At BBSC kids will build confidence while learning how to skate in a safe environment with professional instructors. Kids will be taken to local skate parks for lessons & equipment can be provided at no additional cost. What are the benefits of skateboarding? Physical exercise, Mental Health, Social interaction, Creativity, Self esteem, Problem Solving skills just to name a few.

Classes will happen every Wednesday when school is in session Sept.-Dec. 2:30pm-5:30pm

City Kids

M, T, TH, F, Pre-K-2nd

City Kids learning labs are dedicated spaces where our kiddos can explore being an artist, an innovator, a chef, an actor, or anything else they can imagine! Workshops are an hour long, complimented by homework time and free play. The program runs until 6:00pm. Send all inquiries to afterschool@citykids.nyc

Cottonwood NYC

M-F, Pre-K-5th

Our play and project based after school program has kids coming back year after year! Kids get to let their imaginations run wild in our resource rich spaces. Try our afterschool program for kids pk-5th grade our specialty is art, theater and writing classes for ages 8-13.

Ferox Ninja Park

M-F, Pre-K-5th

Athletics, fun and creativity come together to make the perfect after school program for your child ages 4-12!

Besides our multiple choices of classes, your child will be able to get their energy out with open play before and after class but also get their homework done.

We can assure you, you will meet your child at pickup and they’ll be smiling and exhausted.

Geek Forest

M-F, K-5th

Geek Forest offers a variety of exciting after school programs with its primary focus in game development, animation, art, and cooperative gaming. With nearly a decade of experience in after school programming, Geek Forest is the trusted choice for enriching educational experiences. Students of all skill levels can create games using industry-standard design engines, from intensive coding to block coding and visual scripting. This fall, we’re thrilled to offer classes in Unity Mini Games, Coding with Minecraft Education, Nintendo Game Builder Garage, D&D, Stop Motion Animation, DIY Zines, Comic Book Design, and much more. With our diverse range of classes, there's something for everyone. **Automatic 10% discount on sibling/multiple classes - payment plans available at checkout**

Nueva York Kiddos

M, W, F, Pre-K- 4th

Nueva York Kiddos is a Spanish After-School program through an engaging curriculum that includes hands-on projects, fun stories, music and games. Our wonderful teachers are Spanish native and have been trained to teach through positive learning methods. Our students play outdoors before every class and PreK - 4th Grade students are welcome to join us.

Ms. J's Gymnastics Pick Up & Play

M, TH, Pre-k-3rd

PUP includes a variety of after school activities including:

Hosting small class size (student-to-coach ratios are 8:1)
1 gymnastics and 1 specialty skill class
Homework assistance & craft time
No mid-year worries! PUP enrollment is a commitment for the whole school year.

New York Society of Play

M-F, K-5th

Pick up your swords and venture forth into an unparalleled fantasy realm! Fantasy Frontier is NY Play’s unique live-action role-playing (LARP) game that combines storytelling and physical movement - everything your young adventurer needs! Your hero’s local park will become a magical world filled with mystery, peril, and hidden treasure! Our students dictate the story - their choices and the friends they make along the way can decide the battle between good and evil! After school 3-6pm daily.

Greenpoint YMCA

M-F, Pre-K-5th

The Greenpoint YMCA afterschool program for ages 4-12 focuses on boosting learning, championing wellness and play, and building competence and confidence in children. The program, located at 99 Meserole Avenue, runs every regular school day, from 3 PM to 6 PM (because learning doesn’t stop at 3!), with pick-up at dismissal from PS34. The Y also offers youth enrichment programs (swimming, soccer, basketball, ballet, and more), holiday camps, and summer camps.

REGISTER: Contact Vincent Punziano at vpunziano@ymcanyc.org or 212-912-2260 to register or visit our website for more information at ymcanyc.org/greenpoint.

KPL Dance Co.

M-TH, K-3rd

Dance studio that offers Ballet, Jazz, Tap, and Musical Theater

Last Place On Earth

M-F, K-5th

Last Place On Earth is an afterschool that provides all sorts of different activities! From Dungeons & Dragons to Improv to Young Fashion Designers and more! Last Place is all about being able to express the imaginative mind while exploring their abilities, skills & talents. We operate Monday - Friday with free pick up until 5:30pm. We encourage that only ages 8 - 11 attend our after school on Wednesdays & Thursdays while Monday, Tuesday and Friday have clubs available for all ages. We do our best to work with parents! Pretty flexible and begin the first day of school and end the last day of school.

PLAY Kids Greenpoint

M-F, Pre-K- 2nd
Enriching, educational, and playful - a Brooklyn family's dream come true! The neighborhood's most beloved program among students! Well recognized and popular after school program! A perfect blend of learning, play, and fun. Students love coming to Play!

Featuring Programs: Play Kids After School Program, Fun in French & French for Native Speakers with Learn French Brooklyn! Includes school pick up, homework help, open play, fun classes. Hours of operation 3pm (or school dismissal) - 6pm

SKATEYOGI Williamsburg

M, K-5th

SKATEYOGI crew will pick up your child at PS 34 between 2:40-2:50pm and bring them to SKATEYOGI Williamsburg just in time for the 3:30pm class!

Pick up @ PS 34 & walk to SKATEYOGI as a group
Snack time & Gear up
Skateboarding Class from 3:30-5pm
Please pick up your child at SKATEYOGI at 5pm

$1475/child for 15 classes. We offer 3 make up classes in the fall semester if given an advance notice of 24 hours.

Space Club

M-TH, Pre-K-5th *Must be a member of Space Club*

Space Club is establishing a new after school program! We will be providing our member's children with after school pick up from several local elementary schools in the Greenpoint area followed by afternoon care in our facility. Our after school program is designed to provide these children with quality care, personal engagement, and lots of fun from 2:30pm - 5:30pm Monday - Thursday.

The Tiny Scientist

M, T Pick-up, (other days drop-off), Pre-K-5th

The Tiny Scientist aims to bring out the inner scientist in every child through hands-on and minds-on classes. Our mission is to foster a lifelong love of learning by showing that science is FUN! 🌟 We offer state aligned hands-on science classes for grades pre K- 5 (ages 4-10) and have a very developed program we would love to share with your students.

Williamsburg Soccer Club

Th (Pick-up) M, T, W (Dropoff), K-3rd

Kids soccer classes for ages 18 months - 10 years old and specialty programming (travel teams, Rec League, scrimmage sessions) for players 5-10 years old afterschool and on weekends. Indoor locations include The Post BK, and outdoor locations include McCarren Park, Bushwick Inlet Park, and Newtown Barge. Join us for soccer fun for beginner - intermediate players!

Monday - afterschool options at The Post BK & McCarren Park
Tuesday - afterschool options at The Post BK
Wednesday - afterschool options at The Post BK & McCarren Park
Thursday - afterschool options at The Post BK

WR Arts: In-Studio and Pick Up Program

W, 1st-5th

General Children's and Pre-Professional Dance and Theatrical Arts classes, offered at 573 Metropolitan Avenue. Pick Up from PS 34 currently available on Wednesdays

Drop off programs

Brooklyn Craft Company

M, 2nd-5th

Brooklyn Craft Company is a modern craft supply shop and DIY workshop space in Greenpoint. We are excited to offer sewing programming for kids ages 8-12 during the school year! Workshops take place weekly at 4-5:30pm, with sessions running for 5-10 weeks, depending on the session chosen. For more info, please visit www.brooklyncraftcompany.com, or feel free to drop by our shop Monday-Saturday 11am-7pm, Sunday 11am-5pm.

Creative Nature

T, W, TH, Pre-K- 5th

At Creative Nature NYC we use the exploration and contact with nature and recycled materials as starting points for creative adventures for children 4-10 years old and their families.

ELM Foundation

T, W, TH (see below), 4th-5th

ELM Foundation is a non-profit organization in North Brooklyn with the mission of promoting the healing power of the arts! We focus on arts education for kids, advocacy for art therapy, and engagement with the community. This fall we are offering three FREE after school kids art classes (ages 10-15, all mixed level).

The session goes from Sept. 17-Nov. 8th. (8 week session)

Screen Printing (Intro & Intermediate): Tuesdays, 4-5:30pm
Stop Motion Animation (Intro & Intermediate): Wednesdays, 4-5:30pm
Kids on Decks! (Intro & Intermediate): Thursdays, 4-5:30pm

Following Fall and Winter sessions, students will also have a chance to show off their work at the ELM Student Showcase.

Hudson Table

M, T, - Pre-K-5th Will consider pick-up if enough enrollment is reached

We are a culinary studio that provides a number of events and classes including kids' after school, school holiday, family, and summer camp classes. Most of our drop off classes are for either 4-7 year olds or 8-14 year olds. All classes are hands-on and give kids a chance to learn how to cook and develop a passion for food and being in the kitchen. After school classes are on Mondays 3:45-5:15pm for 8-14 year olds and Tuesdays 3:45-5pm for 4-7 year olds.

School of Rock Williamsburg

M-F, Pre-K-5th Will consider pick-up if enough enrollment is reached

School of Rock provides performance-based music programs for kids, teens and adults of all ages and skill levels, in a fun, lively environment through group classes and combining one-on-one music lessons with band rehearsals for some programs, culminating with live shows at local venues. Programs include:

Little Wing (Ages 3-5) - Weekly group class
Rookies (Ages 6-7) - Weekly group class
Rock 101 (Ages 8 -12) - Weekly 1-on-1 lesson plus weekly group rehearsal in-person
Performance Program (Ages 8 - 18) - Weekly 1-on-1 lesson plus group rehearsal, culminating with a live show!

REGISTER: williamsburg@schoolofrock.com or https://williamsburg.schoolofrock.com/ and fill out the form or call 718-210-1720

The Dance Space NY

M, T, TH, F, Pre-K- 5th Will consider pick-up if enough enrollment is reached

We offer Tap Jazz Hip-Hop and Ballet classes for Preschool- Middle school! Our classes will teach your child the foundations of dance technique, and give them a new medium for self expression, while helping them find the joy of movement!

*Sibling discount available for 10% off, We are run by a local Greenpoint Mom, and also offer adult classes!

Tumbleweeds Art Group

T, W, TH- Pre-K- 5th

Tumbleweeds Art Group is a private art program for children and teens located in a small and cozy studio in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. We offer after-school art classes, one-on-one lessons, and holiday & summer art programs! Our class sizes remain small (no more than 6 kids) so all our students receive plenty of one-on-one attention and guidance with their creations. Tumbleweeds students are exposed to a wide range of artistic movements, crafts, skills, and techniques including, but not limited to sculpture, printmaking, painting, drawing, mixed-media, fiber art, printmaking, classical art, decorative art, and so on! Each of our classes begins with a lesson and discussion based on our weekly topic then on to our structured project and creating!

Classes run from 2:45/3:00 until 5:30 (drop-off after 2:45 is also fine)

VITAL Climbing Gym

M-F, 1st-5th

Climbing Club focuses on developing fundamental climbing skills in a fun, supportive environment. Classes encourage students to focus on personal goals and persevere through challenges. Our goal is for your child to leave class with a sense of accomplishment and pride! Classes are 3:30 - 5pm with early drop-off at 3pm.

REGISTER: Contact the Climbing Programs Manager via email to register at elizabeth@vitalclimbinggym.com. Registration may be available online through our website: https://www.vitalclimbinggym.com/brooklyn-youth#climbing-club

Williamsburg School of Music

M-F, Pre-K-5th

Our Rock Ensemble program puts kids into bands with other kids their age. Every semester they’ll learn enough songs to put on a concert for friends & family! They’ll get hands-on experience on drums, keys, guitars and vox. No experience needed!