Science with Ms. Kathy
Everyone loves to explore the world of science with Ms. Kathy! In this class, children will partake in many fun experiments such as making slime, creating snow, exploring the garden, observing bugs, testing stomp rockets and so much more!
Instructor: Kathy Mullen
- Monday – PreK/K (3:30), 3rd-5th (4:30)
- Tuesday – 1st/2nd (3:30), 3rd-5th (4:30)
- Wednesday – 1st/2nd (3:30), 4th/5th (4:30)
- Thursday – PreK/K (3:30), 3rd (4:30)
- Friday – 3rd-5th (3:30), 1st/2nd (4:30)
Splat Lab
Splat Lab is an enrichment class that was created for the sole purpose of having fun! Through STEAM inspired activities, kids problem solve, explore and feel a sense of belonging in the group. STEAM based activities such as making slime, creating pipe cleaner puppets and building with unconventional materials.
Instructor: splatlab.com
- Friday – PreK/K (3:30), 1st/2nd (4:30)
Tri-State Chess
We offer the opportunity for elementary and junior high/high schools to develop and/or improve their after school chess programs, by placing well trained and experienced chess coaches and providing interactive and challenging chess lessons. Our aim is to provide a positive learning environment so kids can enjoy chess as they learn it. Classes are structured using prizes to reinforce learning and good play.
Instructor: TriState Chess
- Monday – 1st/2nd (3:30), 3rd-5th (4:30)
Dance Advance
A healthy, high energy, learn-through-dance, educational dance party
Ever thought you could attend a dance party and learn at the same time? Dance Advance students are fully engaged and guided through dance, music, games, and creative exercise while learning STEAM curriculum, French language, and positive socialization, all within a joyful, structured, music and dance environment.
Dance Advance creates a safe, respectful space where children trust and positively connect with Mr. Marc’s unique MC approach to having fun while learning.
The program ends with a special grand finale class performance and Family Dance Contest with prizes for all. Students also receive Dance Advance “Champion” certifications. (Grades: PreK-2nd)
See Dance Advance in action with the Brooklyn Public Library.
Instructor: Marc Herstein
- Tuesday: PreK-K (3:30)
Raise the Bar
Hip Hop songwriting, voice recording, theatrical performance, and music video production class.
Imagine writing and recording a professional hip hop song with your friends, then producing a professional music video for it, and finally presenting a “Hamilton” style theatrical performance to a special invited guest audience, with No need for any experience!
Guided and mentored by a Rolling Stone magazine and Billboard Charts featured artist known to us as Mr. Marc, students learn how to rap, sing, vocal record, produce a professional music video, and perform live. Students learn the basics of vocal recording with industry standard music recording equipment and google spreadsheets.
All students receive Raise The Bar “Master of Ceremony” certifications, a mastered MP3 of their song, and a private link to their music video. (Grades: 3rd-5th)
Music Video and other Raise The Bar Video and Song Samples.
KEY INTEGRATED TAKEAWAYS: Collaborative Creative Practice, Songwriting Process and Structure, Audio Recording Skills, Rapping Technique, Singing and Performance Skills, Video Production Skills, Google Spreadsheet Skills, Positive Identification with School.
Instructor: Marc Herstein
- Tuesday – 3rd-5th (4:30)
Fit Club (NEW!!)
An exciting introduction to health and wellness! Mr. Jelani will teach the basics of keeping yourself healthy while challenging your body with light weights, stretching, and body weight exercises. This class will be similar to Mr. J’s studio in the fall for 4th and 5th graders.
Instructor: Mr. J
- Wednesdays: 3rd-5th (4:30)
Dancewave – Modern Creative Dance (NEW!!)
A fun introduction to modern dance for movers of all levels! This class introduces young dancers to the joys and principles of modern dance in an inclusive and supportive environment. Students will hone developmental skills that enhance coordination, improvisation, musicality, team work, listening, creativity, and developmentally appropriate technical skills all centered around play.
Instructor: TBD
- Thursdays: PreK-2 (3:30)
Gymnastics
This very active class combines stretching, jumping and flipping. Gymnasts will learn basic tumbling skills and gain strength, balance and flexibility. With each session, gymnasts will have fun challenges and exciting moments!
Instructor: Anthony Maldonado
- Mondays: PreK/K (3:30), 3rd-5th (4:30)
- Wednesdays: 1st/2nd (3:30), 3rd-5th (4:30)
Pickleball 101 (NEW!!)
Join Mr. Unyque as we develop an understanding of foundational pickleball rules and game play!
Instructor: Mr. Unyque
- Thursdays: 3rd-5th (4:30)
Kodely Connect: LED Circuits (NEW!!)
What’s more exciting than making things glow? In LED Circuitry, young learners will discover the wonders of electricity and circuits in a fun, hands-on way! Through exciting projects like light-up artwork, birthday cards, paper circuits, and glowing wearables, students will explore how electricity flows and build their own creations. This course not only introduces engineering concepts but also enhances problem-solving and creativity. Parents will love how this hands-on experience ignites curiosity for STEM while making learning interactive and engaging!
Instructor: Kodely Connect
- Mondays: 1st/2nd (3:30)
Kodely Connect: Junior Shark Tank (NEW!!)
Does your child have big ideas? In Junior Shark Tank, they’ll turn those ideas into reality! Students will invent, create, and pitch their own business ideas in a fun, hands-on format inspired by the hit TV show Shark Tank. They will learn the basics of entrepreneurship, marketing, and product design, all while building confidence, problem-solving skills, and public speaking abilities. At the end of the course, students will present their ideas in a supportive “Shark Tank” environment. Parents will love seeing their child develop leadership skills, creativity, and business savvy—who knows, your child might just be the next great entrepreneur!
Instructor: Kodely Connect
- Mondays: 3rd-5th (4:30)
Brooklyn Robot Foundry
The goal of the Robot Foundry is to share the fun of STEAM learning with children everywhere and inspire them to continue a life full of exploration, problem-solving, and imagination. Our signature designs and building methods allow children to build on their own, resulting not only in a cool robot but also in increased confidence. We encourage creativity and independent thinking from all of our builders. We provide the guidelines for each day’s robots, but the final design is up to the student. Robots change weekly so if your child participated in the fall, they will not create the same robots in the winter!
Instructor: Brooklyn Robot Foundry
- Thursdays: 1st/2nd (3:30), 3rd-5th (4:30)
- Fridays: PreK/K (3:30)
Kodely Connect: Inventing with Minecraft (1st/2nd Grade) (NEW!!)
Using Minecraft: Education Edition, students will explore STEM, design thinking, and problem-solving in a digital sandbox. They will take on exciting challenges, build imaginative worlds, and use Minecraft as a tool to develop creativity and teamwork. From constructing simple machines to designing sustainable villages, students will develop critical thinking and digital literacy skills in an engaging way. Parents will love how this course turns their child’s favorite game into a powerful educational experience! This is great for students who love Minecraft and want to dive deeper into their exploration with the tool!
Instructor: Kodely Connect
- Tuesdays: 1st/2nd (3:30)
Well Rounded Innovators with Minecraft (3rd-5th Grade) (NEW!!)
What if your child could engineer cities, build machines, and code—all in Minecraft? Using Minecraft: Education Edition, students will take their creativity to the next level by exploring architecture, engineering, and coding concepts in a game-based environment. They’ll build Redstone-powered contraptions, design futuristic cities, and solve real-world problems using digital blueprints. This course fosters collaboration, computational thinking, and project-based learning while ensuring students develop valuable STEM skills. Parents will love how this course turns their child’s gaming time into a meaningful, skill-building adventure!
Instructor: Kodely Connect
- Tuesdays: 3rd-5th (4:30)
Storytelling with Art (PK-K) (NEW!!)
Every child has a story to tell—let’s bring it to life through art! Storytelling with Art is a magical journey where preschool and kindergarten students use colors, shapes, and textures to express their ideas. Each week, students will explore a new theme, creating their own masterpieces through painting, drawing, sculpting, and mixed media. This course builds fine motor skills, boosts early literacy, and encourages self-expression in a fun, hands-on way. Parents will love seeing their child’s confidence grow as they develop a lifelong love of creativity and storytelling!
Instructor: Kodely Connect
- Wednesdays: PreK/K (3:30)
CinemaKidz: Puppetry Skits (NEW!!)
This course is all about creative building, storytelling, and working together to make a TV Show! Over this hands-on course, children will build several types of puppets, and utilize film technology to bring their characters to life in a series of fun short skits. Think projects like The Dark Crystal to Sesame Street! Kidz explore different puppetry styles, creating several exciting puppets of their own, and learn to bring their character to life with basic puppet manipulation, voice acting, and interactive storytelling! Kidz will learn how important working together is when they help one another create scenes. Kidz work together to manipulate the movements of their puppet, while others film and act out the scene using their voice, as well as act in the skits themselves. Participants will experiment with various creative techniques to film these.
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- Wednesdays: 1st/2nd (3:30)
CinemaKidz: Monsters and Mythology (NEW!!)
Embark on a captivating journey through Greek and Roman mythology with CinemaKidz! Gods, heroes, and mythical creatures come alive through stop motion and live action films. Kids will dive into a classic myth of their choice to remake: building props, ruins, characters, costumes, and monsters. Once we’ve learned and practiced the FUNdamentals of Art Direction and Filmmaking from start to finish, participants then make their own Odyssey, as they write, plan, direct, and act in a short mythological film project. The class will culminate in a showcase of both written stories, video projects, and costumes and props to share with friends and family!
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- Wednesdays: 3rd-5th (4:30)
Biking 101 & 201
Instructor: Ms. Emily
Fridays: 2nd-5th (201*: 3:30), (101: 4:30)
*Students must have taken 101 with Ms. Emily in a prior session to register for 201.