After-School Program 2024-2025

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.

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 3-January 24 | Semester 2: January 27-June 13

LOCATION & AGES

133 North 8th Street: Ages: 2-3

2 North 5th Street: Ages: 2-6

81 Atlantic Ave: Ages: 2-6

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 $1800 for the whole school year. Please click here to enroll.

We are excited to announce our new 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 second 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 Champion’s Martial Arts Williamsburg ( Monday) and Claudine Missale ( Wednesday). Class is limited to 10 children. Rates are $1800 for the whole school year. Please click here to enroll.

It is our third 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.

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

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 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 Thursday (Ages 3-4 at 3:15-4pm; Ages 5-6 at 4-5pm) and Friday ( Ages 3-4 at 3:15-4pm) with Williamsburg Soccer Club. Rates are $1800 for the whole school year. Please click here to enroll.

We are excited to be partnering with Williamsburg Soccer Club for 3 consecutive years. Due to its popularity, this year, we will be offering 3 Primary classes for Williamsburg. The class for ages 3-4 will be on Thursday from 3:15 pm to 4:00 pm, and the ages 5-6 will be from 4 pm to 5 pm. The new additional class for ages 3-4 of soccer will be on Friday from 3:15 pm to 4 pm.

BROOKLYN HEIGHTS

STEAM on Tuesday (Ages 4-6 at 3:00-4:00pm) with Koko NYC. Class limited to 18 children. Rates are $1800 for the whole school year. Please click here to enroll.

We are excited to announce our new 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 Wednesday (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.

We have been partnering with The Dance Space New York for the second 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 Thursday (Ages 3-6 at 3-4pm) with Champions Martial Arts. Class limited to 10 children. Rates are $1800 for the whole school year. Please click here to enroll.

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

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 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.

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 $3200 for both days. Rates are $1800 for the whole school year. Please click here to enroll.

After three years partnering with Claudine Missale, Director of Na Dojo. Na Dojo's after-school experience offers a 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.

Your child can choose to take Martial Arts just once a week. If possible, we highly recommend participating twice a week!

Fun Chinese and Calligraphy on Monday with our Chinese teachers (Ages 6-12, 3:30pm-5pm). Rates are $1800 for the school year. Please click here to enroll.

In the first part of the class, children will experience traditional Chinese calligraphy learning in a proper way, enabling students to gain a profound understanding of the essence of traditional calligraphy, fostering their perceptiveness and discernment of the distinct characteristics of the four major calligraphy styles. They will acquire the ability to effortlessly execute relevant brushstrokes, embracing the captivating beauty of calligraphy and igniting a passionate interest in the pursuit of calligraphic knowledge.

In the second part of the class, our Chinese teachers will also incorporate advanced yet fun Chinese to our students. Teachers will introduce traditional Chinese culture to students, providing a cultural experience to students.

STEAM on Tuesday (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.

We are excited to announce our new 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 split between two semesters. The first semester will be Bit Bots and the second semester will be Destroy & Construct. Details of each individual workshop can be viewed here. Students will bring home their unique inventions every class.

Bit Bot: BitBots is a world where kids get to bring their ideas to life by combining creative building with simple electronics. Each week, the KoKo teaching artist will bring in a new theme or challenge to spark imagination and inventive thought. Then, using primarily recycled materials (plastic bottles, cardboard, old buttons, etc), kids will spend the class building their ideas to create off-the-wall sculptures and inventions. Simple electronic components such as LED lights and hobby motors will be introduced to help kids bring their creations to life.

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 6-12, 3:30pm-4:30pm). Class size limited to 20 children. Rates are $1800 for the school year. Please click here to enroll.

We are excited to announce our new basketball program! Bkhoops has been serving the Williamsburg and Greenpoint community for many years. Coaches Carli and Pat lannotto are not only the owners, but will also serve as our passionate coaches.

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.

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 6-12, 3:30pm-4:30pm). Class size limited to 12 children. Rates are $1800 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.

He will lead two sessions of Hip Hop classes, one for Lower Elementary, and one for Upper Elementary. If you want to confirm which class your child will be in, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Musical Theater on Thursday with Brooklyn Acting Lab (Ages 6-12, 3:30-5pm). Class limited to 22 children. Rates are $1800 for the school year. Please click here to enroll.

Stay “creatively connected” with Brooklyn Acting Lab! BAL has been serving the Brooklyn community by offering theater classes, workshops, and live performances since 2007. They believe that the arts are essential, and no matter the circumstances the BAL community can always find moments of collective joy together!

Students will be a part of an ensemble, and none of them will fade in the background. Every student not only has to be singing, dancing, acting, but also making the props and building the show set. The course will focus on developing teamwork, listening, vocalization, kinesthetic, physicality, and dancing skills. Most importantly we want every student to be able to accept their voices.

Before the course starts, we will send out surveys to get a sense of what our students are interested in as the theme of the year’s musical. Themes could be as specific like Once Upon a time, Into the Woods, Shrek, or broad themes like: Fairy Tales, Space travel, Under the Sea, Magic School, or pop music. At the end of each semester, students will put together a 30-40 minute final performance.

European Chess on Friday with Thomas Chu (Ages 6-12, 3:30-4:30pm). Class limited to 10 children. Rates are $1800 for the school year. Please click here to enroll.

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, they will have the opportunity to put their newfound skills into practice by playing out learned positions, thereby enhancing their practical chess abilities. This class will be taught in Mandarin Chinese.