After
Monday through Friday
3:05-4:30 PM
Grade K-6
After Owls, runs every school day from 3:05 - 4:30 PM, serving students in Kindergarten through Grade 6.​ Led by talented coaches, charismatic actors, brilliant artists, dancers, and supportive teachers, these programmatic workshops foster friendships within a grade level, beyond the students’ homeroom classmates. Snack is provided daily, directly after school. ​
PLEASE NOTE:
After Owls activities require an additional fee, which is added to the base, daily cost listed on the fee page. The corresponding activity fees are denoted within the listings of the program catalog below.
OWLS
PROGRAM CATALOG: TRIMESTER 3
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MONDAYS
Funhouse
Mondays
Grades K-2
This daily program offers free-choice activities in a nurturing, creative and engaging environment. Everyday choices will include guided art activities, games, block-building and outdoor play. Funhouse helps to foster friendships within and outside of your child’s homeroom.
Homework Club
Mondays
Grades 3-6
Students can jump-start their homework in a comfortable, focused setting. Students may also enjoy independent reading time or other quiet academic practices. This program will provide students with the structure they need to complete their assignments alongside guidance from a teacher. Beyond the academic focus time, students will have opportunities for movement breaks outside of the Homework Club classroom to allow them to unwind from their school day alongside this group of peers.
Splat Jr with SplatLab
Mondays
Grades K-2
Fee $480
Splat Lab is a unique and highly engaging class that combines Play, Art, STEM, and Creativity into one magical experience. With four stations, we always have cool new projects every semester, so kids always have something new to look forward to. We start each session with a welcome circle, after which students choose a station to work in for that session. The “main splat” stations include fun things like fizzing rainbows, splat silly puddy, and rainbow sand. “Open Splats” include activities like tube creatures, rainbow scratch crowns, magnetic rods and balls, and cup castles. We end with a closing circle to reflect on the fun and give shout-outs.
Junior Owlympians with Coach Luis
Mondays
Grades K-1
Fee $440
After Owls Olympians! Join Coach Luis for an after-school field day with thrilling team activities, classic favorites like relays, and creative obstacle courses. Coordination, confidence-building, and movement development are the foundation of this non-stop fun program. Enjoy multiple indoor and outdoor sports, individual and team competitions, and fun, age-appropriate equipment. This exhilarating gameplay encourages students to learn valuable skills through friendly and fascinating play. Students should have proper attire to play outside for most sessions.
Dazzling Designers by Four Corners Creative
Mondays
Grades K-2
Fee $480
Fashion is an important form of self-expression and creativity for children, even at an early age. This class will focus on learning about textiles, styles, patterns, basic design skills, and hand sewing. We will work on crafts together throughout the course and begin to develop our sense of style and confidence. We will present what we have been working on at the end of the semester with a "fashion show" for our parents and caregivers.
Paint, Pastels and Pencils with Nicole
Mondays
Grades 2-5
Fee $400
Join us for a fine arts class that teaches students painting and drawing techniques. We will be inspired by the famous artists of our time, using various fun materials to create portraits, landscapes, and abstract compositions. We will play with color to create beautiful artwork!
Basketball with BSNY
Mondays
Grades 2-4
Fee $440
Basketball Stars of New York offers exceptional basketball instruction from supportive and motivating coaches. Improve your skills and play with precision while taking part in weekly games. The program is thoughtfully designed to teach you the fundamentals of shooting, defending, rebounding, and being an engaged team member, all within a framework of supportive and joyful sportsmanship. Don’t miss the opportunity to become the next Basketball Star of New York!
Cooking with Dante and Milena
Mondays
Grades 2-4
Fee $400
Dante and Milena return to continue sharing their joyful love of cooking! Each week, they will provide a planned lesson featuring delicious recipes such as pizza, brownies, and grilled cheese. Students will have the opportunity to influence the program by suggesting recipes for the following week. Students will learn essential cooking techniques and skills each week, including chopping, sautéing, and baking. Once their creations are complete, there will be time to enjoy the dishes in class or share them with parents and caregivers upon pick-up.
Wicked! Fun Dance with DramaZone
Mondays
Grades 1-3
Fee $460
Your friends will be green with envy as we learn cool dance moves straight from the hit show Wicked and the new movie musical. We hitch-kick our way to “Dancing Through Life” and perform grapevines, box steps, and pencil turns, not just for “One Short Day” but also in an exciting semester filled with Wicked fun! This class performs dances for friends and family at the end of the semester. Dress: Comfortable clothing, sneakers or jazz shoes.
Dungeons and Dragons with Hex & Co.
Mondays
Grades 4-6
Fee $440
In a world of dice and adventure where anything is possible, students learn to create fantastical characters and weave a collaborative story of their very own. These intrepid problem-solvers, storytellers, and leaders of tomorrow will learn essential skills while acting as heroes in their original stories as created with the help of our talented “Dungeon Master” counselors. Reading, Math, and Creativity empower our students to discover the treasure trove of excitement that the world’s greatest storytelling game offers those who dare to dream.
TUESDAYS
Funhouse
Tuesdays
Grades K-2
This daily program offers free-choice activities in a nurturing, creative and engaging environment. Everyday choices will include guided art activities, games, block-building and outdoor play. Funhouse helps to foster friendships within and outside of your child’s homeroom.
Homework Club
Tuesdays
Grades 3-4
Students can jump-start their homework in a comfortable, focused setting. Students may also enjoy independent reading time or other quiet academic practices. This program will provide students with the structure they need to complete their assignments alongside guidance from a teacher. Beyond the academic focus time, students will have opportunities for movement breaks outside of the Homework Club classroom to allow them to unwind from their school day alongside this group of peers.
Middle School Study Hall
Tuesdays
Grades 5-6
Middle school students can begin homework in a relaxed, focused space with an experienced middle school educator. This program provides a structured setting where students review their planners, complete their assignments, and prepare for upcoming projects. Alongside study time, students will have breaks for movement in other areas, allowing them to unwind and connect with friends after the school day.
Fantastic Creatures with Nicole
Tuesdays
Grades K-2
Fee $440
Students will create amazing, mythical creatures like unicorns and dragons using clay, feathers, boxes, cardboard tubes, and other mixed media materials. Projects include animal puppets, masks, drawings, and collages to bring our magical creatures to life!
SMC (Sports Meets Chess) with Coach Luis
Tuesdays
Grades K-2
Fee $480
Discover the captivating realm of S.M.C. (Sports Meets Chess), a specially crafted program tailored for young minds. S.M.C seamlessly integrates the excitement of physical activities with the intellectual challenges of chess. This innovative approach is designed to cultivate confidence, physical fitness, sportsmanship, and strategic thinking within a lively and enjoyable setting. Immerse your child in an adventure that encourages creativity, perseverance, and a genuine passion for sports and chess.
Hogwarts School with Child's Play NY
Tuesdays
Grades 3-5
Fee $480
Join us as we use the “magic” of theater to explore this Wizarding World. Using the Harry Potter series as a springboard, we will generate original stories and rehearse scripted scenes from the films. Students will get to hone their writing and improv skills as they create plays based on their favorite iconic characters or imagine new ones in this magical world. In addition to the acting work, we’ll play games of Quidditch, create spell books, and compete for the House Cup. Jump on your Firebolt, and let’s play! The class culminates in a showcase for families.
Friends Rock Jr
Tuesdays
Grade K-2
Fee $440
Have you ever dreamed of becoming a rockstar? This is your golden opportunity to unleash your inner rock 'n' roll hero and take center stage! In this program, children will dive headfirst into the world of electric guitars, bass guitars, and drums, just like a true rock band. They will profoundly understand these instruments and sharpen their musical skills to perfection.
Soccer with Coach Warren
Tuesdays
Grade 2-4
Fee $480
Join Coach Warren of Friends' varsity soccer team as he guides junior players in the sport of soccer. This program will emphasize individual skills, fitness, and sportsmanship while offering children opportunities to be challenged through fun games and teamwork. Students should wear sneakers as each class will take place in the gym.
Robot Builders by Brooklyn Robot Foundry
Tuesdays
Grade 2-3
Fee $540
Join Brooklyn Robot Foundry for their signature Robot Builders classes, where creativity and engineering meet. Students dive into a new, hands-on robot project each week featuring lights, movement, sounds, and more. Through short, engaging lessons, they’ll explore circuits, components, and engineering basics, then customize their creations to make each unique. Learning becomes a blast as imaginations soar, and students leave every session brimming with pride, with their amazing robot inventions in hand! Students will get to build a new robot every class, every semester. We have over 600 projects in our curriculum - that means students can take our courses for 8 years straight without repeating a project! Brooklyn Robot Foundry has been offering creative STEAM programs for children and adults since 2011. Their signature classes combine the best aspects of art, engineering, and design into a super fun, hands-on building and learning experience.
WEDNESDAYS
Funhouse
Wednesdays
Grades K-2
This daily program offers free-choice activities in a nurturing, creative, engaging environment. Everyday choices include guided art activities, games, block-building, and outdoor play. Funhouse helps to foster friendships within and outside of your child’s homeroom.
Homework Club
Wednesdays
Grades 3-4
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Students can jump-start their homework in a comfortable, focused setting. Students may also enjoy independent reading time or other quiet academic practices. This program will provide students with the structure they need to complete their assignments alongside guidance from a teacher. Beyond the academic focus time, students will have opportunities for movement breaks outside of the Homework Club classroom to allow them to unwind from their school day alongside this group of peers.
Middle School Study Hall
Wednesdays
Grades 5-6
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Middle school students can begin homework in a relaxed, focused space with an experienced middle school educator. This program provides a structured setting where students review their planners, complete their assignments, and prepare for upcoming projects. Alongside study time, students will have breaks for movement in other areas, allowing them to unwind and connect with friends after the school day.
Splat with Splat Lab
Wednesdays
Grades 1-3
Fee $520
Splat Lab is a unique and highly engaging class that combines Play, Art, STEM, and Creativity into one magical experience. With four stations, we always have cool new projects every semester, so kids always have something new to look forward to. We start each session with a welcome circle, after which students choose a station to work in for that session. The “main splat” stations include fun things like fizzing rainbows, splat silly puddy, and rainbow sand. “Open Splats” include activities like tube creatures, rainbow scratch crowns, magnetic rods and balls, and cup castles. We end with a closing circle to reflect on the fun and give shout-outs.
Blading with Matt
Wednesdays
Grades 1-3
Fee $110
Rollerblading is one of the safest sports around and a proven thorough workout. Children can join the blading craze by learning the moves from an inline pro! Basic skating instruction will include striding, turning, stopping, crossovers, and more. Group games ensue with exhilarating cheers echoing through the gym. (Individual skates, pads, and helmets required.)
Jr Smashers with Coach Luis
Wednesdays
Grades K-1
Fee $480
Get ready to swing, strike, and smash! Jr. Smashers is a dynamic sports class for kids where they’ll develop coordination, strength, and confidence through fun games and activities. Whether it’s learning to hit a ball, swing a racquet, or perfect their form, this class is all about movement, teamwork, and having a blast. Perfect for little athletes exploring sports like baseball, tennis, and more!
Chess at Three
Wednesdays
Grades K-1
Fee $440
Chess at Three is the authority in early childhood chess education. We tell stories, transforming chess pieces into a memorable cast of quirky characters that help children understand and play chess. Every lesson is based on a story that introduces children to the fundamentals of chess, from piece mechanics to basic strategy, all the way through the endgame and checkmate. Every lesson has a fun story that introduces children to important themes that go far beyond chess. Chess at Three, students learn about sportsmanship, grit, and math, all through stories.
Friends Rock
Wednesdays
Grades 2-4
Fee $440
Have you ever dreamed of becoming a rockstar? This is your golden opportunity to unleash your inner rock 'n' roll hero and take center stage! In this program, children will dive headfirst into the world of electric guitars, bass guitars, and drums, just like a true rock band. They will gain a profound understanding of these instruments and sharpen their musical skills to perfection.
Robot Rookies by Brooklyn Robot Foundry
Wednesdays
Grades K-1
Fee $540
Robot Rookies is the perfect start for kids to explore STEAM in a playful and supportive environment! Designed especially for our young builders, Brooklyn Robot Foundry’s Robot Rookies classes introduce them to the world of robotics in a fun and confidence-boosting way! Each week, students build their own robot to take home, working as independently as possible with the guidance of our skilled instructors. Along the way, they’ll flex their creativity in decorating and designing while learning foundational STEAM concepts. Students will get to build a new robot every semester. We have over 600 projects in our curriculum - that means students can take our classes for 8 years straight without repeating a project! Brooklyn Robot Foundry has been offering creative STEAM programs for children and adults since 2011. Their signature classes take the best aspects of art, engineering, and design and combine them into a super fun, hands-on building and learning experience.
Board Games with Hex & Co.
Wednesdays
Grades 3-5
Fee $480
From brand new gamers to the ultimate strategists, Hex & Co. invites all the curious to discover new worlds of fun through board gaming. Here, students will find lifelong hobbies and friendships while playing classic and cutting-edge games promoting neurodevelopment. Conquer the caves of Forbidden Island, build the historic walls of Carcassonne, and fib your way to freedom in Cockroach Poker! As engineers, tycoons, pirates, and wizards, our students learn day-to-day life skills, sportsmanship, and ways to engage in worlds of fun while unplugged.
THURSDAYS
Funhouse
Thursdays
Grades K-2
This daily program offers free-choice activities in a nurturing, creative, engaging environment. Everyday choices include guided art activities, games, block-building, and outdoor play. Funhouse helps to foster friendships within and outside of your child’s homeroom.
Homework Club
Thursdays
Grades 3-4
Students can jump-start their homework in a comfortable, focused setting. Students may also enjoy independent reading time or other quiet academic practices. This program will provide students with the structure they need to complete their assignments alongside guidance from a teacher. Beyond the academic focus time, students will have opportunities for movement breaks outside of the Homework Club classroom to allow them to unwind from their school day alongside this group of peers.
Middle School Study Hall
Thursdays
Grades 5-6
Middle school students can begin homework in a relaxed, focused space with an experienced middle school educator. This program provides a structured setting where students review their planners, complete their assignments, and prepare for upcoming projects. Alongside study time, students will have breaks for movement in other areas, allowing them to unwind and connect with friends after the school day.
Basketball with Coach Deanna
Thursdays
Grades K-1
Fee $440
Join Friends’ Basketball Coach, Deanna, in an active and engaging basketball class aimed specifically for our youngest athletes! Students will learn basketball fundamentals of dribbling, passing, and shooting through developmentally appropriate minigames and activities. We’ll place emphasis on building confidence and sportsmanship. Students should wear comfortable attire and sneakers.
Multi-Sport Games with Coach Luis
Thursdays
Grades 3-5
Fee $440
This program brings students together through a variety of athletic and team-building activities. Innovative athletics will serve as the foundation of this creative sports class. Participants will enjoy numerous indoor and outdoor sports, as well as individual and team competitions featuring exciting equipment. This engaging gameplay fosters valuable sports and life skills while promoting enjoyable and friendly competition among children. Students should have proper attire to play outside for most sessions.
Ceramics Studio with Nicole
Thursdays
Grades 2-5
Fee $420
This ceramics and pottery program will truly be hands-on! The calming and nourishing experience of working with clay will show up in the cozy atmosphere of the art studio and the beautiful creations made. What a relaxing and engaging way to end the school day. Students will experience working with clay, glaze, carving and styling tools, firing, and kiln use. We look forward to seeing what amazing ceramics you make (and of course, take home)!
Friends Sing with Saúl
Thursdays
Grades 2-4
Fee $400
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If your child “Can’t stop the feeling” of singing in a group, then Friends Sing is the place to be! Saúl, a professional music director, singer, pianist, and part of the Extended Programs team, will work with this group of friends to create a concert of favorite songs for parents and caregivers to attend. Students will learn how to read music, tips and tricks in vocal technique, and have fun with the songs we choose together!
Adventures in Animation with CinemaKidz
Thursdays
Grades 3-5
Fee $500
Explore the wide world of stop-motion animation with CinemaKidz! Children utilize various materials to build props, characters, and fantastical mini-movie sets to feature in original stop-motion animation films. Experiment with combining live action with animation and effects, like drawing on each frame and utilizing green screens and stock footage. Children learn to create their own sounds and special effects to add to their shorts as they work in post-production, finishing their animated shorts. Kids will explore various stop-motion and digital animation techniques and create various 2D and 3D projects.
Superhero Films with CinemaKidz
Thursdays
Grades K-2
Fee $500
It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a Superkid!! Join CinemaKidz as we invent, design, and become an original superhero to star in a short film! Participants will begin with drafting up a look and power for their hero. Using the CinemaKidz costume kit, children will then learn to create a costume and build props for their original character. After storyboarding a short film and drafting a comic, kids will learn to use a green screen and film a short video to star in! Participants will learn how to add special effects and bring their characters to life for the big screen as they create their superhero action films.
Hip Hop/K-Pop Dance with DramaZone
Thursdays
Grades K-2
Fee $480
Taught by the pros at the DramaZone® this class is extremely popular! A cutting-edge Hip Hop /K-Pop style dance class with lots of great moves. We learn our favorite Hip Hop / K-Pop style dancing based on the original choreography we know and love. All dancing and music are appropriate. We begin with a proper studio warm-up, then bring on the choreography! Dancers develop movement and memorization while cultivating the budding choreographer. Dress: Comfortable clothes and sneakers.
FRIDAYS
Funhouse
Fridays
Grades K-2
This daily program offers free-choice activities in a nurturing, creative, engaging environment. Everyday choices include guided art activities, games, block-building, and outdoor play. Funhouse helps to foster friendships within and outside of your child’s homeroom.
Homework Club
Fridays
Grades 3-6
Students can jump-start their homework in a comfortable, focused setting. Students may also enjoy independent reading time or other quiet academic practices. This program will provide students with the structure they need to complete their assignments alongside guidance from a teacher. Beyond the academic focus time, students will have opportunities for movement breaks outside of the Homework Club classroom to allow them to unwind from their school day alongside this group of peers.
Make a Musical: Wicked and Wizard of Oz with Child's Play
Fridays
Grades K-2
Fee $340
Let’s go “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” together in this as we reimagine the classic story. Red-Light-Green-Light takes us through a twister and into incredible lands. Get interviewed in a Munchkin talk show about your special profession and how you really feel about the Witch. We’ll create a new play based on our adventures and sing songs from The Wizard of Oz and Wicked! Led by professionally trained actors, kids flex their imaginative muscles and learn the basics of vocal warm-ups, character development, singing, and choreography. The class culminates in a showcase for families.
Chess at Three
Fridays
Grades 2-4
Fee $300
Chess at Three is the go-to program for introducing chess to grades 2-4 kids! We turn chess pieces into fun and quirky characters, making it easy for children to learn the game through engaging stories. Each lesson covers everything from piece movement to basic strategies, all while incorporating important themes that extend beyond chess, like teamwork, resilience, and critical thinking. Our students not only become skilled chess players but also develop valuable life skills, all through the power of storytelling. Join us for a fun and educational adventure in chess!
Flag Football with BSNY
Fridays
Grade K-2
Fee $360
Flag football teaches young and upcoming football players the necessary skills to advance to the next level. Players will learn to catch, throw, and flag-pull, along with offensive and defensive fundamentals. The program's curriculum is designed around player development. Players learn proper technique in a fun, safe, and high-energy environment. Students should have proper attire to play outside for most sessions.
Exploring Photography with CinemaKidz
Fridays
Grades 3-5
Fee $380
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Explore the world around you through the lens of a camera! In this interactive course, children will learn to utilize automatic and manual DSLR cameras while practicing various still photography techniques. Each class focuses on a specific fun activity or challenge, which may include exploring outdoor photography, diving into the fundamentals of composition, accomplishing the daily color challenge, experimenting with long exposure and glow sticks, making a doppelganger with double exposure, taking portraits of their friends, or building miniature sets for small-scale photography. Creativity and technology come together in this class for a truly fun learning experience - the class will culminate in a photography show to celebrate!
Dazzling Designers by Four Corners Creative
Fridays
Grades 3-5
Fee $380
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Fashion is an important form of self-expression and creativity for children, even early on. This class will focus on learning about textiles, styles, patterns, basic design skills, and hand sewing. We will work on crafts together throughout the course and begin to develop our sense of style and confidence. We will present what we have been working on at the end of the semester with a "fashion show" for our parents and caregivers.