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
- Mondays: 1st/2nd (3:30) & 3rd-5th (4:30)
- Tuesdays: PreK/K (3:30) & 4th-5th (4:30)
- Wednesdays: PreK/K (3:30) & 3rd (4:30)
- Thursdays: 1st/2nd (3:30) & 4th-5th (4:30)
- Fridays: 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
- Wednesdays: PreK/K (3:30)
- Fridays: 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
- Mondays: 1st/2nd (3:30) & 3rd-5th (4:30)
- Wednesdays: 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
- Tuesdays: PreK-2nd (3:30-4:30)
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
- Tuesdays: 3rd-5th (4:30)
Dancewave – Latin Dance (NEW!!)
An exciting introduction to Latin social dance focused on the basics of Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, and more! This class will immerse students in Latin movement fundamentals, music, and culture, and helps to build skills like coordination, improvisation, musicality, team work, listening, creativity, and developmentally appropriate technical skills all centered around play and building community with their peers.
Instructor: Andrea Brodine
- Wednesdays: 3rd-5th (4:30)
Dancewave – Ballet (NEW!!)
A fun introduction to ballet for movers of all levels! This class introduces young dancers to the joys and principles of ballet 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: Andrea Brodine
- Wednesdays: K-2nd (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)
- Thursdays: 1st/2nd (3:30) & 3rd-5th (4:30)
Learn to Play Music:
Join us for a harmonious journey where laughter meets learning. In this dynamic class, children will discover the joy of music through hands-on experiences with drums and rhythm sticks. Let the beats of fun and creativity resonate as we explore the magical rhythm of music together. Your child’s musical adventure starts here!
Instructor: Linda Walker
- Tuesdays: 1st/2nd (3:30)
- Thursdays: PreK-K (3:30)
Kodely Connect: Circuit Creators (NEW!!)
Ignite your child’s curiosity with our Snap Circuits workshop! Dive into circuit design and electricity, creating radios, switches, motors, and more. Hands-on learning makes it a blast as they build their own contraptions. Spark their passion for STEM – sign up now and watch them shine!
Instructor: Kodely Connect
- Wednesdays: 1st/2nd (3:30)
Kodely Connect: Engineering and Design Building with MicroControllers (NEW!!)
Get hands-on with fun sensors and the micro:bit in our technology workshop! Each class offers new design challenges, from building a thermometer to creating a reaction time game and designing an Air Tag prototype. Perfect for inspiring your child’s interest in real-world technology!
Instructor: Kodely Connect
- Wednesdays: 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
- Mondays: PreK/K (3:30)
- Tuesdays: 1st/2nd (3:30) & 3rd-5th (4:30)
Creatively Wild (NEW!!)
Descriptions to come!
Instructor: Creatively Wild
- Thursdays: K-2nd (3:30) Animal Drawing & 3rd-5th (4:30) Fashion Drawing