After-School Program 2025-2026

Toddler & Primary After-School Program Open to Current and Outside Children

Hours: Monday - Friday, 3pm - 6pm | Age: 2-6

Our After-School Program for 2s to 6s is a standalone Mandarin-immersion program for children who attend our full-day program OR children who attend another school. Two Mandarin-speaking teachers will be present at all times. The emphasis of the program will be helping children develop spoken Mandarin through 100% immersion. Teachers will lead a wide variety of lessons in Chinese poetry, stories, songs, daily vocabulary, arts/crafts, science, and cooking along with educational Montessori activities. 1 hour free-play indoor or outdoor, depending on weather. Snack provided. See our menu here.

RATES

For students attending Full-Year Academic Program:
$4500 semester / $9000 year
Occasional drop-in is $24 / hour, calculated by the half hour. Please sign up at the Parent Portal before 12 noon that day.
$4500 year
Toddlers aged 16 months to 2 years have the option to remain in their classroom until 4:30 pm.

For outside students:
$5500 semester / $11000 year (5-days / week)
Choose from any 3-day, 4-day or all 5-days / week, as long as those days are consistent year-round.
Tuition will be pro-rated accordingly.

SEMESTER DATES

Semester 1: September 2-January 23 | Semester 2: January 26-June 12

LOCATION & AGES

133 North 8th Street: Ages: 2-3

2 North 5th Street: Ages: 2-6

81 Atlantic Ave: Ages: 2-6

Outside Children: Click here to apply for the After-School Program.

Current Children: Click here to sign up for the After-School Program.

Extracurricular Classes for Primary only (Ages 3-6) For Current Children Only, using our facilities but offered through outside vendors. The commitment is for one year.

WILLIAMSBURG

STEAM on Monday (Ages 4-6 at 3:15-4:15pm) with Koko NYC. Class limited to 19 children. Rates are $1850 for the whole school year. Please click here to enroll.

We are excited continue working with our STEAM provider- Koko NYC! KoKo facilitates process-based, not product-based, workshops. Children in their workshops learn by experimenting rather than following instructions to make a pre-designed product. Koko’s teaching artists encourage children to think creatively to accomplish their goals and support children as they build the confidence to take risks, think big, and learn from failure.

“Trash is treasure.” That is one core value of Koko where they believe that environmental sustainability is a key focus of KoKo workshops and we use recycled or repurposed materials as building supplies to teach environmental awareness, as well as innovation. Children in their workshops learn to create using whatever they have available in their environment and see “trash” as an opportunity to create something new.

The curriculum will be divided into two semesters: the first semester will feature the course Toy Making, while the second semester will focus on the course Inventors Lab 1 (Simple Machines). Details of each workshop can be viewed here. Unlike previous STEAM courses, students will have the opportunity to take home their unique inventions after each class. Koko brings extensive experience working in a Montessori environment, ensuring that every student remains on track.

Please check out https://kokonyc.org/ for their mission statements and student work.

Ballet on Tuesday (Ages 3-6 at 3:15-4:15pm) with Elly Shepley from the Dance Space NY. Registration is happening through Elly directly. Please click here to enroll and view details of the cost and registration information.

We have been partnering with The Dance Space New York for the third year and our ballet instructor, Elly Shepley, is loved by our children. Children will journey through an exploration of classical ballets and related art studies in each semester.

They will learn the fundamentals of classical techniques. Dancers will practice the posture, arm and feet positions, pliés, tendus, rond de jamb, grand battement, chassé, pas de chat etc, and study the story, dances and composers of great ballets. Young dancers will participate in costume creation activities, they’ll create their own headpieces and draw their own costumes and set design ideas.

Martial Arts on Monday (Ages 3-4 3:15-4:15pm) and Wednesday (Ages 5-6 at 3:15-4pm)with Claudine Missale. Class is limited to 10 children. Rates are $1850 for the whole school year. Please click here to enroll. Children must be fully dressed in uniforms for each class, which can be purchased through the instructor shortly after the class begins.

It is our fourth year partnering with Claudine Missale, Director of Na Dojo. Na Dojo's after-school experience offers an immersive dive into an ancient and traditional Korean Karate called Chung Do Kwan.

Children will learn to perform the art with power and control, while examining similarities with other Martial Arts styles. In addition, we will include boxing, falls and rolls, board breaking, and more in our curriculum. They will also be awarded stripes and will be promoted to new ranks for their hard work throughout the year. Being a school of the World Martial Arts Association, our students will have the opportunity to enter two tournaments a year to showcase their forms/katas and sparring and take belt tests with the Headmaster. At the end of the school year we combine all classes for an exhibition and belt test and invite friends and family to watch.

Soccer on Friday (Ages 3-4 at 3:15-4:15pm; Ages 5-6 at 4:15-5:15pm) with Williamsburg Soccer Club. Rates are $1850 for the whole school year. Please click here to enroll.

We are excited to continue our partnership with Williamsburg Soccer Club for the fourth consecutive year. Each soccer session is designed to provide children with a fun and engaging introduction to the sport. The coach will focus on teaching the fundamentals and techniques necessary to play and enjoy soccer. Every week, children will work on different aspects of the game, developing their skills and abilities while having fun.

BROOKLYN HEIGHTS

Yoga on Monday (Ages 3-6 at 3:00-4:00pm) with Savi Yoga. Class limited to 10 children. Rates are $1850 for the whole school year. Please click here to enroll.

We are excited to introduce a new yoga course for our Brooklyn Heights primary children, instructed by Savi Yoga, who was previously a Montessori teacher. Each session is themed around "yoga adventures," exploring topics such as geographical locations, biomes, national parks, outer space, and more. The instructor will integrate yoga poses and mindful breathing techniques into the storyline, sometimes incorporating a relevant book to deepen the learning experience. The class will also include movement games set to music. Additionally, children will have the opportunity to create art after each session, expressing how yoga makes them feel.

STEAM on Tuesday (Ages 3-6 at 3:00-4:00pm). Class limited to 15 children. Rates are $1850 for the whole school year. Please click here to enroll.

In the STEAM class, children will engage in hands-on activities that integrate science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and art. Students will build fun models like rockets and pulleys, conduct experiments, and collaborate on weekly projects, developing essential skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity.

The course will encourage children to ask questions and solve problems related to the world around them. Using an age-appropriate engineering design process, children will identify problems, design solutions, and test and evaluate their ideas. By combining math, science, engineering, and art, students discover how these subjects connect to their lives, making learning relevant and exciting.

Visual Arts on Wednesday (Ages 3-6 at 3-4pm) with Stephen Petronis. Class limited to 15 children. Please click here to enroll.

Following the success of the 3-month trial, we are excited to continue offering visual arts at our Brooklyn Heights campus. Led by instructor Stephen Petronis, the course prioritizes fostering creativity. The goal of the course is to inspire children to develop a passion for making, guiding them to generate ideas, experiment with materials, and bring their imaginations to life. Each week, children will complete a unique project, creating something they’re proud of—whether it’s a piece to hang, play with, wear, or use. The projects are always child-driven, with the class blending fine art techniques with printmaking, character design, storytelling, and functional art.

Enrollment, including sign-up and fees, is handled directly by instructor Stephen. Pricing information will be out shortly in a separate email.

Martial Arts on Thursday (Ages 3-6 at 3-4pm) with Premier Martial Arts. Class limited to 10 children. Rates are $1850 for the whole school year. Please click here to enroll.

This year we have introduced a new instructor from Premier Martial Arts who provides all ages with top-quality Taekwondo instruction nationwide, promoting fitness, discipline, and life skills like respect and confidence.

They will be awarded stripes and will be promoted to new ranks for their hard work throughout the year. Being a school of the World Martial Arts Association, our students will have the opportunity to enter two tournaments a year to showcase their forms/katas and sparring and take belt tests with the Headmaster. At the end of the school year we combine all classes for an exhibition and belt test and invite friends and family to watch.

Ballet on Friday (Ages 3-6 at 3-4pm) with Elly Shepley from the Dance Space NY. Registration is happening through Elly directly. Please click here to enroll and view details of the cost and registration information.

Elementary After-School Program (Ages 6-12) Only offered to current Ms. Lam Elementary children at our Williamsburg Elementary campus. Children may sign-up for individual programs of their choice. The commitment is for one year. There will be no additional fees for Ms. Lam after-school while waiting for the later session classes.

Martial Arts on Mondays (Ages 6-12, 4:30-5:30pm) and Wednesdays (Ages 6-12, 4:30-5:30pm)with Claudine Missale. Class size limited to 20 children. Rates are $1800 for the school year if you do Mondays only, or $3300 for both days. Rates are $1850 for the whole school year. Please click here to enroll.

Block Coding & Java Script on Monday with Code Ninjas (Ages 6-12, 3:30pm-4:30pm). Rates are $1850 for the school year. Please click here to enroll.

We are partnering with Code Ninja who specializes in providing children with a fun and engaging environment to learn coding, problem-solving, and teamwork. Designed for ages 6-12, the program lets children learn to code by building video games, robotics, and more, all in a safe, collaborative setting.

By learning to code, children develop the skills to adapt to new technologies, persevere through challenges, and create innovative solutions to real-world problems. This empowers them to tackle the complex challenges of the future and create a better world for all.

Podcasting and Audio Production on Monday (Ages 6-12, 3:30-4:30pm) with Koko NYC. Class limited to 18 children. Rates are $1800 for the school year. Please click here to enroll.

In this workshop, students discover the fundamentals of audio production. Using simple software, children have the opportunity to create narrative-based and musical audio pieces. They learn about storytelling and interview techniques and create profiles of their fellow classmates. Students also capture “wild sounds”, which are the sounds of their classroom and /or New York City that surround us every day but we rarely truly hear. Using these tools as well as the technical aspects of the recording and editing processes, students use their voices to bring their own stories and adventures to life. KoKo NYC Teaching Artists will help the students consider their podcast topic and theme drawing from their real life and / or investigating solutions to real world challenges.

The Koko teaching staff has a lot of experience working in a Montessori environment and will make sure every student is on track. For more information, please visit: https://kokonyc.org/

Basketball on Tuesday with Bkhoopz (Ages 6-9, 3:30pm-4:30pm). Class size limited to 20 children. Rates are $1850 for the school year. Please click here to enroll.

This workshop is for Lower Elementary, or children who had participated in Basketball this year only. Bkhoops teaches and stresses fundamentals, while ensuring the game remains recreational and fun. Sessions for all grade school levels are the same. All children are challenged regardless of their skill level. Lessons and drills for all students are similar, but each child is moved along at their own pace.

There are 4 components to the Bkhoops program: dribbling, passing/catching, shooting and game play. While the drills from week to week are similar, the level will increase as each player improves.

Montessori Model United Nation on Tuesday with Mr. Jacob (Ages 9-12, 3:30pm-4:30pm). Class size limited to 20 children. Rates are $1850 for the school year. Please click here to enroll.

This workshop is for Upper Elementary only. Instructed by our elementary english teacher Mr. Jacob, this afterschool program offers upper elementary students the opportunity to study global issues in a simulation where students role-play as diplomats and represent different countries in committees that mirror the United Nations. Students will learn about the United Nations' role in international peacekeeping and humanitarian efforts, while developing skills in research, writing, communication, and critical thinking. The program also fosters leadership, debate, and problem-solving, helping students understand the importance of peace and conflict resolution in global contexts.

Ballet on Tuesday with Elly Shepley (Ages 6-12, 4-5pm). Class size limited to 20 children. Registration is happening through Elly directly. Please click here to enroll and view details of the cost and registration information.

Elly Shepley from The Dance Space New York will continue leading our well-loved Ballet class. Children will journey through an exploration of classical ballets and related art studies in each semester. They will learn the fundamentals of classical techniques. Dancers will practice the posture, arm and feet positions, pliés, tendus, rond de jamb, grand battement, chassé, pas de chat etc, and study the story, dances and composers of great ballets.

Enrollment, including sign-up and fees, is handled directly by The Dance Space. Their enrollment happens by semester.

Hip-Hop on Wednesday with Jonathan Lee (Ages 6-9, 3:30pm-4:15pm, Ages 10-12, 4:15-5:00pm). Class size limited to 12 children. Rates are $1850 for the school year. Please click here to enroll.

Dance with Alvin Ailey instructor, Jonathan Lee! I bet all of you already know Jonathan, as he has been with us for several years coaching after-school, summer classes and Graduation performances! We have no doubt he is the best Hip Hop teacher! If you wish to learn more about Jonathan, please visit www.iamjonathanlee.com.

Mr. Jonathan will lead two sessions of Hip Hop classes, one for Lower Elementary, and one for Upper Elementary. This year’s after-school Hip-Hop class will have two key performances: one during our Christmas event and another during the Elementary graduation. We hope every child enrolled in the class participates in both showcases, and creates the same "wow" factor that our students always deliver!

Improv Comedy and Theater on Thursday with Treasure Trunk Theatre (Ages 6-12, 3:30-5pm). Class limited to 22 children. Rates are $1850 for the school year. Please click here to enroll.

In this fun-filled class for our growing performers! We are excited to partner with Treasure Trunk Theatre this year. Children will learn to collaborate and create in the moment with our exciting improvisation curriculum - taught by our enthusiastic and skilled improv professionals. Students will begin the first semester learning foundations in the art of improv, and then dive into the specific art of sketch comedy. The second semester will put our children in a part of an ensemble where they will partake in singing, dancing, acting, and making props for the performance.

This class will build your child's self confidence, and encourage them to find their own unique comedic voice while simultaneously fostering connection amongst their fellow classmates, and inspiring collaboration and social-emotional skill building. The semester will end with a showcase in December with children showcasing all the comedy and improv skills they have learned. Afterwards, the class would transition to either another topic of improv, acting, or musical theater based on the children's preference.

Stop Motion Animation on Thursday with Ms. Nichole (Ages 6-9, 3:30-4:30pm, Ages 9-12, 4:30-5:30pm). Class limited to 10 children. Rates are $1850 for the school year. Please click here to enroll.

Instructed by our artistic assistant teacher Ms. Nichole, who specialized in Stop Motion animations in her own art practice. This course explores various animation techniques, including Object Animation, Cutout Animation, Charcoal Animation, and Claymation. Students will gain hands-on experience with each style, learning the fundamentals of bringing static materials to life. The course will culminate in a collaborative group project, where students will combine their skills to create a unique animation together. At the end of each semester, there will be a showing of the children's final project for the semester.

Ms. Nichole will lead two sessions of Stop Motion Animation classes, one for Lower Elementary, and one for Upper Elementary.

European Chess on Friday with Thomas Chu (Ages 6-12, 3:30-4:30pm). Class limited to 10 children. Rates are $1850 for the school year. Please click here to enroll.

This workshop is for Upper Elementary, and Lower Elementary children who have chess experience previously. Instructed by Thomas Chu, a native Mandarin-speaker and a chess enthusiast, students will delve into chess through hands-on demonstrations, followed by puzzle-solving sessions to reinforce their understanding. Additionally, children will have the opportunity to enter local chess tournaments during the year, to put their newfound skills into practice by playing out learned positions. This class will be taught in Mandarin Chinese.

Fun Chinese Cooking on Friday with Ms. Wen-Ping (Ages 6-12, 3:30pm-5pm). Rates are $1850 for the school year. Please click here to enroll.

In this class, children will enhance their cooking skills while exploring the rich traditions of Chinese cuisine. Led by Ms. Wen-Ping, students will discover unique Chinese dishes and treats that are not commonly found locally. They will learn new recipes, nurture creativity in the kitchen, and build confidence. Additionally, they will explore the science behind cooking, with experiments such as making wheat gluten (麵筋) from washing flour. Throughout the course, children will develop essential cooking and baking techniques, food preparation skills, and kitchen safety practices. Over time, they will compile the recipes they’ve learned into a personal recipe book, written in Chinese, which they can continue to expand as they try new recipes in the future.

Live action role-playing on Friday with New York Society of Play (Ages 6-12, 3:30pm-5pm). Rates are $1850 for the school year. Please click here to enroll.

This workshop will focus on a Social contract that contains 5 key aspects: Safety, Trust, Cooperation, Respect, Consent. Children will participate in a Live action role-playing game that combines physical activity, item collecting, navigation, and role-playing into a game experience unlike any other. The Game Master portrays the various enemies that challenge players on their journey, from goblins to knights to dragons! Players use foam swords and other foam weapons to defeat their foes in safe, strategic, turn-based combat. Through questing and foraging, players collect cards that represent various materials, equipment, money, and consumables.These items can be turned into new potions, weapons, and tools! The goal of this class is to educate children to play with each other with the 5 key aspects in mind, so that they can learn how to interact with each other respectfully and safely.