After
Monday through Friday
3:05-4:30 PM
Grade K-6
OWLS
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 Friends teachers, these engaging workshops foster friendships beyond the students’ homeroom classmates. A 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.
PROGRAM CATALOG: TRIMESTER 1 2026-2027
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MONDAYS
Makers and Movers
Mondays
Grades K-2
Makers and Movers is an all-in-one after-school experience that blends creativity, activity, and connection. Each session begins with a group check-in and a fun community-building activity, followed by student choice at hands-on stations featuring crafts, building challenges, art projects, and more. Throughout the week, students enjoy a variety of special enrichment experiences, including guest-led activities and exciting projects. With Coach Luis leading the group regularly, students can also look forward to active play and sport-inspired games that build teamwork, confidence, and coordination. Makers and Movers is the perfect place to create, explore, move, and make new friends after school.
Homework Club
Mondays
Grades 3-4
Homework Club offers the perfect balance of focus and fun. Students can jump-start and complete homework assignments, enjoy independent reading, and build strong academic habits in a supportive environment with guidance from a teacher. Beyond the academic focus time, students will have the opportunity for a movement break outside of the Homework Club classroom to allow them to unwind from their school day alongside this group of peers.
Middle School Study Hall
Mondays
Grades 5-6
Middle School Study Hall provides students with a supportive space to stay organized, build strong study habits, and get a head start on their homework. Guided by an experienced middle school teacher, students can review planners, complete assignments, and prepare for upcoming projects in a relaxed yet focused environment. Alongside study time, students will have the opportunity for a movement break, allowing them to unwind and connect with friends after the school day.
Basketball with Dribbl
Mondays
Grades K-1
Fee $585
Lace up your sneakers and get ready to dribble, pass, and shoot with Dribbl—NYC’s top youth basketball program! This high-energy, fundamentals-focused class helps young athletes build skills, confidence, and teamwork while having a blast on the court. Whether they’re just starting out or perfecting their jump shot, Dribbl’s experienced coaches make sure every player has a ball and shoots for success!
Attire: Comfortable clothes and sneakers.
Weird Science TV with CinemaKidz
Mondays
Grades K-2
Fee $595
Put on your lab coats and secure your goggles- it's time for some whacky science with CinemaKidz! From mixing magic potions and making slime monsters come to life with stop motion, to cave diving for georocks, dissecting frogs, or building bottle rockets - anything is possible in Weird Science Television! Working together in lab teams, kids will learn, then demonstrate and show others how to make mind-blowing experiments and more for their kid-run science show. From making a how-to video on chemical reactions or a creative narrative skit, to competing in a mini boat building competition - each video project revolves around a new science skill as well as a filmic & storytelling strategy. Using their science skills, these creative kids will create their own Bill Nye-inspired TV show!
Jazz/Tap Combo with Four Corners Creative
Mondays
Grades K-2
Fee $540
Learn the fundamentals of Jazz and Tap in this new class offered with Four Corners Creative! Shine your own unique light through movement and dance. Tap allows students to focus on weight transfers, musicality, balance, and rhythm. Additionally Isolations, stretching, and across the floor exercises will be an important part of Jazz. Students will have a small presentation of their grown ups at the end of the trimester.
Intermediate and Advanced Chess with Togetherhood
Mondays
Grades 3-5
Fee $505
This class is designed for students who already know how each piece moves and have a basic understanding of checks and checkmates. Players will sharpen their skills through strategy-focused lessons, tactical challenges, and tournament-style play. Lessons will cover chess notation, piece value, openings, special moves, common tactics like pins and forks, and both middlegame and endgame strategies. Let’s level up your game and aim for checkmate!
Cooking with Milena
Mondays
Grades 3-5
Fee $495
Chef Milena returns to share the joy of cooking through hands-on culinary adventures! Each week, students will create a delicious recipe while learning essential kitchen skills such as chopping, sautéing, and baking. Students can help shape the menu by suggesting recipes for future classes, making each session interactive and exciting. At the end of each class, students can enjoy their creations with friends or share them with family at pick-up.
TUESDAYS
Makers and Movers
Tuesdays
Grades K-2
Makers and Movers is an all-in-one after-school experience that blends creativity, activity, and connection. Each session begins with a group check-in and a fun community-building activity, followed by student choice at hands-on stations featuring crafts, building challenges, art projects, and more. Throughout the week, students enjoy a variety of special enrichment experiences, including guest-led activities and exciting projects. With Coach Luis leading the group regularly, students can also look forward to active play and sport-inspired games that build teamwork, confidence, and coordination. Makers and Movers is the perfect place to create, explore, move, and make new friends after school.
Homework Club
Tuesdays
Grades 3-4
Homework Club offers the perfect balance of focus and fun. Students can jump-start and complete homework assignments, enjoy independent reading, and build strong academic habits in a supportive environment with guidance from a teacher. Beyond the academic focus time, students will have the opportunity for a movement break 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 Study Hall provides students with a supportive space to stay organized, build strong study habits, and get a head start on their homework. Guided by an experienced middle school teacher, students can review planners, complete assignments, and prepare for upcoming projects in a relaxed yet focused environment. Alongside study time, students will have the opportunity for a movement break, allowing them to unwind and connect with friends after the school day.
Make a Musical: Shrek & Friends with Child's Play NY
Tuesdays
Grades K-2
Fee $610
Join a crew of fairy tale friends as we adventure through the kingdom of Far Far Away with Shrek the heroic ogre. We'll fly with dragons, dance with Donkey and laugh with Puss in Boots! The original story by celebrated children's author William Steig catapults our adventures while songs from the Broadway show and film underscore our games. Led by professionally-trained actors, kids flex their imaginative muscles and learn the basics of vocal warm-ups, character development, singing and choreography. Class culminates in a showcase for families!
Spanish with Kimberly
Tuesdays
Grades K-2
Fee $250
Join Friends Seminary’s Lower School Spanish teacher, Kimberly, for a fun and interactive after-school Spanish class! Through games, songs, stories, and hands-on activities, students will build vocabulary, practice conversational skills, and gain confidence using Spanish in everyday situations. Designed to spark curiosity and a love of language, this engaging class makes learning Spanish both meaningful and enjoyable. ¡Vamos a aprender y divertirnos! (Let’s learn and have fun!)
Beginner and Intermediate Chess with Togetherhood
Tuesdays
Grades K-2
Fee $540
Discover the timeless game of strategy and skill in this welcoming class designed for beginners and intermediate players alike. Students will learn the rules of chess, how each piece moves, and the basics of opening strategies, tactics, and checkmate patterns. Through puzzles, games, and guided play, students will see that chess isn’t just about winning- it’s about learning from every move. The class emphasizes patience, problem-solving, and resilience, teaching students that even setbacks are stepping stones to success. With a focus on fun and growth, this class makes chess an exciting adventure for players.
Robot Builders with Brooklyn Robot Foundry
Tuesdays
Grades 2-3
Fee $635
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.
Soccer with Coach Warren
Tuesdays
Grades 2-4
Fee $540
Join Coach Warren of the Friends varsity soccer team for a fun, high-energy soccer class that builds skills, confidence, and teamwork. Students will develop fundamentals like dribbling, passing, and defending while also learning game strategies and positioning. It’s a great opportunity for young players to grow their love for the game—and maybe even prepare to play for the varsity team one day!
Attire: Comfortable clothes and sneakers. Students should have proper attire to play outside for most sessions.
Architecture and Engineering with Launch
Tuesdays
Grades 5-6
Fee $610
Let’s build it up and break it down! Join us as our students explore various aspects
of architecture and civil engineering while dissecting the life cycle of famous buildings. Upon deciding the function of their structure, our aspiring architects and engineers step through structural milestones ranging from design and scale model development to construction, operation, and ultimately demolition. Along the way kids learn the scientific principles behind various topics including the geometry of supporting structures, types of construction materials, and elevator physics and functionality. Hands-on projects include construction machinery such as miniature hydraulic lifts and models of civil engineering wonders like truss bridges. The class wraps up with students testing the physical limits of their supporting structures – and then lining them up for the wrecking ball!
WEDNESDAYS
Makers and Movers
Wednesdays
Grades K-2
Makers and Movers is an all-in-one after-school experience that blends creativity, activity, and connection. Each session begins with a group check-in and a fun community-building activity, followed by student choice at hands-on stations featuring crafts, building challenges, art projects, and more. Throughout the week, students enjoy a variety of special enrichment experiences, including guest-led activities and exciting projects. With Coach Luis leading the group regularly, students can also look forward to active play and sport-inspired games that build teamwork, confidence, and coordination. Makers and Movers is the perfect place to create, explore, move, and make new friends after school.
Homework Club
Wednesdays
Grades 3-4
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Homework Club offers the perfect balance of focus and fun. Students can jump-start and complete homework assignments, enjoy independent reading, and build strong academic habits in a supportive environment with guidance from a teacher. Beyond the academic focus time, students will have the opportunity for a movement break 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 Study Hall provides students with a supportive space to stay organized, build strong study habits, and get a head start on their homework. Guided by an experienced middle school teacher, students can review planners, complete assignments, and prepare for upcoming projects in a relaxed yet focused environment. Alongside study time, students will have the opportunity for a movement break, allowing them to unwind and connect with friends after the school day.
Dazzling Designers with Four Corners Creative
Wednesdays
Grades K-2
Fee $635
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.
Capoeira with Afro Brazil Arts
Wednesdays
Grades K-2
Fee $550
Kick, spin, cartwheel, and make music with Afro Brazil Arts as we practice Capoeira! Capoeira is a Brazilian martial art/dance form that combines fun movements with music. Students will engage in kicks and dodges, as well as how to play Capoeira instruments and sing Capoeira songs in Portuguese. In addition to physical skills, students learn about Brazilian culture in this dynamic class.
Attire: Comfortable clothes and sneakers.
Blading with Matt
Wednesdays
Grades 1-2
Fee $120
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.
Attire: Individual skates, pads, and helmets required. Storage available at school.
Potent Potions + Fizzing Formulas with Launch
Wednesdays
Grades 3-4
Fee $635
Double, double, toil and trouble; fire burn, and cauldron bubble! Launch’s junior scientists explore the magic of the molecular world of chemistry in this exciting class that’s full of actions and reactions! Mystifying topics such as phosphorescence, oxidation, and chromatography are unmasked as we reveal the science through projects such as potion vials, magic wands, and foamy explosions. Kids are mesmerized by the colorful fizzing formulas that make up the world around us, forcing them to ask the question: is it magic, or is it science?
Open Studio with Morgan
Wednesdays
Grades 5-6
Fee $250
Explore the possibility and wonder of Open Studio with Friends Seminary’s art teacher, Morgan! Students in Grades 5 and 6 are invited to create work independently and with intention through choice-based projects in which they have the opportunity to choose from a list of prompts or to use the list as inspiration for their own unique ideation. Students may work with whatever materials they wish/ have available to them, are encouraged to think creatively, and not limit themselves to traditional means of making art. Students can choose to work alone or collaboratively with their peers. Individual support in learning new materials and methods through their own lens will be given throughout their time in the studio by Morgan who will encourage students to find their own voice and confidence in the studio environment.
THURSDAYS
Makers and Movers
Thursdays
Grades K-2
Makers and Movers is an all-in-one after-school experience that blends creativity, activity, and connection. Each session begins with a group check-in and a fun community-building activity, followed by student choice at hands-on stations featuring crafts, building challenges, art projects, and more. Throughout the week, students enjoy a variety of special enrichment experiences, including guest-led activities and exciting projects. With Coach Luis leading the group regularly, students can also look forward to active play and sport-inspired games that build teamwork, confidence, and coordination. Makers and Movers is the perfect place to create, explore, move, and make new friends after school.
Homework Club
Thursdays
Grades 3-4
Homework Club offers the perfect balance of focus and fun. Students can jump-start and complete homework assignments, enjoy independent reading, and build strong academic habits in a supportive environment with guidance from a teacher. Beyond the academic focus time, students will have the opportunity for a movement break 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 Study Hall provides students with a supportive space to stay organized, build strong study habits, and get a head start on their homework. Guided by an experienced middle school teacher, students can review planners, complete assignments, and prepare for upcoming projects in a relaxed yet focused environment. Alongside study time, students will have the opportunity for a movement break, allowing them to unwind and connect with friends after the school day.
Cooking with Lauren
Thursdays
Grades K-1
Fee $505
Friends Seminary’s Kindergarten teacher, Lauren, provides an engaging, hands-on cooking class where young chefs learn the basics! Through simple, age-appropriate recipes and creative food projects, students will practice beginning cooking skills like measuring, mixing, and following directions—all while gaining confidence in the kitchen. No experience needed—just a love for food and a willingness to try something new!
Robot Rookies by Brooklyn Robot Foundry
Thursdays
Grades K-1
Fee $595
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.
Super Crafty with Nicole
Thursdays
Grades K-2
Fee $495
Calling all art lovers! In this hands-on arts and crafts class with Nicole Parcher, students will make 2D and 3D projects using a variety of materials. We will use pencils, crayons, oil pastels, tempera paints, glue, construction paper, cardboard, feathers, craft sticks, and watercolors to name some materials. Students will create collages, puppets, castles, games, masks, mandalas, paintings, and other amazing original creations!
Workshop with Isabel
Thursdays
Grades 2-3
Fee $505
Get ready to build, create, and explore in this hands-on woodshop class led by Friends Seminary’s art teacher, Isabel! Students will learn basic woodworking skills like measuring, sanding, hammering, and assembling as they bring fun, age-appropriate projects to life. With a focus on safety, creativity, and skill-building, this class is perfect for young makers who love to work with their hands and see their ideas take shape—one project at a time!
Flag Football with Togetherhood
Thursdays
Grades 2-4
Fee $495
Get ready to run, jump, and score in our action-packed flag football class through Togetherhood! Designed to introduce young athletes to the fundamentals of football in a fun and safe environment, this class focuses on teamwork, agility, and sportsmanship. Through exciting drills, engaging games, and friendly competition, participants will develop essential skills like passing, catching, and strategic thinking. Whether your child is new to the game or looking to improve their skills, this class promises plenty of fun and a great introduction to the sport of football—without the tackles!
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Attire: Comfortable clothes and sneakers. Students should have proper attire to play outside for most sessions.
Open Studio with Morgan
Thursdays
Grades 3-4
Fee $250
Explore the possibility and wonder of Open Studio with Friends Seminary’s art teacher, Morgan! Students in Grades 3 and 4 are invited to create work independently and with intention through choice-based projects in which they have the opportunity to choose from a list of prompts or to use the list as inspiration for their own unique ideation. Students may work with whatever materials they wish/ have available to them, are encouraged to think creatively, and not limit themselves to traditional means of making art. Students can choose to work alone or collaboratively with their peers. Individual support in learning new materials and methods through their own lens will be given throughout their time in the studio by Morgan who will encourage students to find their own voice and confidence in the studio environment.
Shark Tank Entrepreneurs with CinemaKidz
Thursdays
Grades 5-6
Fee $595
In this high energy "Shark Tank" inspired media and leadership course, students transform from dreamers into digital entrepreneurs. This project-based course challenges students to invent a business they care about and bring it to life by exploring and learning to create a comprehensive suite of media assets, including: a company logo & graphic design elements, professional website building, video production for commercials and marketing videos to put on their site, and product photography to bring their website to life. As participants develop their brand and learn the basics of business creation, students master tools like Google Slides to build their story, and pitch their company. The course culminates in a pitch presentation to a panel of "investors," leaving every student with a professional digital portfolio that showcases their innovation, technical skills, and entrepreneurial spirit.
FRIDAYS
Makers and Movers
Fridays
Grades K-2
Makers and Movers is an all-in-one after-school experience that blends creativity, activity, and connection. Each session begins with a group check-in and a fun community-building activity, followed by student choice at hands-on stations featuring crafts, building challenges, art projects, and more. Throughout the week, students enjoy a variety of special enrichment experiences, including guest-led activities and exciting projects. With Coach Luis leading the group regularly, students can also look forward to active play and sport-inspired games that build teamwork, confidence, and coordination. Makers and Movers is the perfect place to create, explore, move, and make new friends after school.
Friday Club
Fridays
Grades 3-6
Friday Club is a fun and flexible way to end the school week! Students can choose from a variety of supervised activities, including sports and active games, arts and crafts, board games, trivia, team challenges, and other seasonal favorites. Whether they're looking to stay active, get creative, spend time with friends, read independently, or finish homework, Friday Club offers a welcoming environment where every student can end the week in a way that suits their interests.
I Wanna Be.. a Detective! with Launch
Fridays
Grades K-2
Fee $570
Calling all mini-sleuths! Pull out your oversized magnifying glasses and join us as we solve some epic mysteries! In this class kids explore how science is the key to great detective work! Using a combination of the principles of physics, chemistry, and biology, students employ critical thinking techniques to help them crack new cases every day. In search of the thief? Build yourself a secret suspect trap! Need to spy on those behind you? Break out your rearview mirror eyeglasses! Curiosity and logic lead the way as we collect evidence, investigate, and problem solve – all in the name of science. Sherlock Holmes would be proud!
Beauty and the Beast Song and Dance with DramaZone
Fridays
Grades K-2
Fee $585
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Taught by the pros at the DramaZone®, come join our class and be part of the tale that is old as time. Dancing tea pots and magical candlesticks will kick up their heels in a revue for friends and family. Children will learn singing, dancing and enjoy theater games and dance games making this a well rounded class. Singing teaches rhythm and counting, theater games teaches diction and promotes confidence, dancing teaches strength and flexibility. Beginners through advanced students are welcome. No experience necessary. Group numbers are emphasized.
Attire: Comfortable clothes and sneakers
Basketball with Dribbl
Fridays
Grades 2-3
Fee $585​
Lace up your sneakers and get ready to dribble, pass, and shoot with Dribbl—NYC’s top youth basketball program! This high-energy, fundamentals-focused class helps young athletes build skills, confidence, and teamwork while having a blast on the court. Whether they’re just starting out or perfecting their jump shot, Dribbl’s experienced coaches make sure every player has a ball and shoots for success!
Attire: Comfortable clothes and sneakers.
Improv with Child's Play
Fridays
Grades 3-5
Fee $560
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Yes...And! In this dynamic improv class, students learn the tools to think on their feet, listen and respond with wit, and be creative in the moment. We start each class with warm-ups, shaking out inhibitions, and then we move into games that foster collaboration. Finally we work toward a fully realized (and funny!) final show - no script necessary! Kids get practice being spontaneous, collaborative and hilarious while making something they can be proud of. Improvisation is not only a great part of the actor’s toolbox, it is a powerful social skill that gets kids trusting their instincts, shifting perspective, and most importantly having fun!