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 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.
PROGRAM CATALOG: TRIMESTER 3
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MONDAYS
Funhouse
Mondays
Grades K-2
Funhouse is an all-in-one after-school experience that blends creativity, play, and connection. Each session begins with a group check-in and a fun circle activity, followed by free choice at hands-on stations like coloring, building, and crafts. With Coach Luis joining the group on a regular basis, students should also be prepared for active play and sport-inspired games that keep them moving and engaged. It’s the perfect way to unwind, explore, and have fun with friends after school!
Homework Club
Mondays
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
Mondays
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 Dribbl
Mondays
Grades K-1
Fee $450
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.
Dazzling Designers by Four Corners Creative
Mondays
Grades K-2
Fee $455
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.
Mythology and Improv with Child's Play NY
Mondays
Grades K-2
Fee $410
Stoke your creativity, find your funny bone, and exercise your imagination in this dynamic theater arts and mythology class. Led by professional actors from Child's Play NY, students get to play with their peers and learn new games and story-telling techniques. The class involves gross-motor workouts that warm-up the actor's instrument, followed by improv and acting technique work. Young people learn how to think on their feet, work spontaneously and give their creativity a work-out. Classic myths and fables are the springboard for new stories. Prioritize play and bring expressivity center stage this semester!
Intermediate and Advanced Chess with Togetherhood
Mondays
Grades 2-4
Fee $390
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 $370
Milena returns to continue sharing the joy of cooking! Each week, she will provide a planned lesson featuring delicious recipes. 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.
TUESDAYS
Funhouse
Tuesdays
Grades K-2
Funhouse is an all-in-one after-school experience that blends creativity, play, and connection. Each session begins with a group check-in and a fun circle activity, followed by free choice at hands-on stations like coloring, building, and crafts. With Coach Luis joining the group on a regular basis, students should also be prepared for active play and sport-inspired games that keep them moving and engaged. It’s the perfect way to unwind, explore, and have fun with friends after school!
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.
Hip Hop/KPop Demon Hunters Dance with DramaZone
Tuesdays
Grades K-2
Fee $495
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.
Spanish with Kimberly
Tuesdays
Grades K-2
Fee $430
Join Friends Seminary’s Lower School Spanish teacher, Kimberly, for a lively after-school Spanish class where language learning comes to life! Through engaging games, songs, and hands-on activities, students will build vocabulary, practice conversational skills, and develop a love for Spanish in a fun, supportive environment. ¡Vamos a aprender y divertirnos! (Let’s learn and have fun!)
Beginner and Intermediate Chess with Togetherhood
Tuesdays
Grades K-1
Fee $430
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.
Woodshop with Isabel
Tuesdays
Grades 1-2
Fee $430
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!
Girls Basketball with Coach Deanna
Tuesdays
Grades 2-4
Fee $430
Coach Deanna brings her experience and expertise as a Friends’ Girls Basketball Coach to lead a confidence-building basketball class for girls! This class helps players develop key skills like dribbling, passing, shooting, and defense while encouraging teamwork, resilience, and a strong sense of self on the court. Through engaging drills, games, and friendly competition, girls will learn to support one another and grow their love for basketball in an energetic and encouraging environment.
Attire: Comfortable clothes and sneakers. Students should have proper attire to play outside for most sessions.
Soccer with Coach Warren
Tuesdays
Grades 2-4
Fee $430
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.
Open Studio with Morgan
Tuesdays
Grades 5-6
Fee $430
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.
WEDNESDAYS
Funhouse
Wednesdays
Grades K-2
Funhouse is an all-in-one after-school experience that blends creativity, play, and connection. Each session begins with a group check-in and a fun circle activity, followed by free choice at hands-on stations like coloring, building, and crafts. With Coach Luis joining the group on a regular basis, students should also be prepared for active play and sport-inspired games that keep them moving and engaged. It’s the perfect way to unwind, explore, and have fun with friends after school!
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.
Multisports with Coach Deanna
Wednesdays
Grades K-1
Fee $430
Led by Friends’ Coach Deanna, this active and playful multisports class is designed just for younger students! Children will explore a variety of games and sports that build coordination, balance, and confidence while learning how to play, share, and work together. With simple rules, lots of movement, and plenty of smiles, this class is a fun way to help students build foundational skills and a love of being active.
Attire: Comfortable clothes and sneakers. Students should have proper attire to play outside for most sessions
Capoeira with Afro Brazil Arts
Wednesdays
Grades K-2
Fee $440
Kick, spin, cartwheel, and make music with Afro Brazil Arts as we play Capoeira! Capoeira is a Brazilian martial art/dance form that combines fun movement with music. Students will learn kicks and dodges, as well as how to play Capoeira instruments and sing Capoeira songs in Portuguese. This is sure to be an energetic class with boundless laughs along the way!
Attire: Comfortable clothes and sneakers.
Coding in ScratchJr. with Launch
Wednesdays
Grades K-2
Fee $485
Calling all future coders! Using the ScratchJr tablet app, budding computer scientists build a foundation for computer programming in this coding class for kids. It all starts with the design of customized characters, the changing of backgrounds, and the testing of motion blocks as students get a grasp of the basics. Next these mini-coders explore more complex skills such as sequencing motion blocks and creating interactions between characters with the end goal of putting their own spin on an interactive story or game!
Roller Hockey with Matt
Wednesdays
Grades 2-4
Fee $115
Get ready to glide, stick-handle, and score in this high-energy roller hockey class with Matt! Perfect for young players, the class combines the thrill of hockey with essential skating skills. Students will build confidence on wheels while learning basic techniques like stopping, turning, crossovers, and puck handling. Games and mini-scrimmages add excitement, teamwork, and plenty of cheering along the way.
Attire: Individual skates, pads, and helmets required. Storage available at school.
Book Arts with Citation Needed
Wednesdays
Grades 2-4
Fee $505
Step into a world where books fold, pop, stack, hide, connect, and surprise! In this imaginative, hands-on class with the small press Citation Needed, students will explore the magic of artist books using drawing, painting, collage, printmaking, sculpture, and found materials. Students will turn post-it notes into pages, experiment with unusual book shapes and secret structures, and discover how words and images can work together in unexpected ways. Along the way, they will create metaphors, build tiny books, experiment with sculptural book forms, and follow their curiosities wherever they lead. Students will leave the class with a small portfolio of one-of-a-kind artist books that reflect their individual voices and interests.
THURSDAYS
Funhouse
Thursdays
Grades K-2
Funhouse is an all-in-one after-school experience that blends creativity, play, and connection. Each session begins with a group check-in and a fun circle activity, followed by free choice at hands-on stations like coloring, building, and crafts. With Coach Luis joining the group on a regular basis, students should also be prepared for active play and sport-inspired games that keep them moving and engaged. It’s the perfect way to unwind, explore, and have fun with friends after school!
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.
Cooking with Lauren
Thursdays
Grades K-1
Fee $390
Join Friends Seminary’s Kindergarten teacher, Lauren, for a fun and 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 $455
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.
Sculpture Party! with Nicole
Thursdays
Grades K-2
Fee $360
Calling all art lovers! In this class we will create, build, sculpt, and play with a variety of materials to make amazing 3-D art and sculptures! Design and build skyscrapers out of boxes, cities out of wood, creatures out of clay, candy houses, dragons, castles and more! A fun class for students who like to use their hands and their imaginations.
Rocket Science with Launch
Thursdays
Grades 2-4
Fee $440
Join our flight crew as we blast off to Mars! This exciting class delves into orbital rockets and how they are fueling our quest to explore other worlds. Mission preparation begins by building miniature launch vehicles and conducting experiments to examine the science behind space travel. Next, we countdown to launch and learn all about the long trip to Mars and its effect on humans. The journey continues with a touchdown on the red planet where we establish a colony, build a rover, and orbit a satellite to explore the Martian landscape. From the basics of Newton’s Laws to solid and liquid propellants, students learn what it takes to be real rocket scientists! It’s sure to be an experience that’s out of this world!
Additional Topics Include: Trajectory, Rocket Structure, Aerodynamics, Newton’s Laws, Rocket Fuel, Orbital Mechanics, Escape Velocity, Future of Space Exploration
FRIDAYS
Funhouse
Fridays
Grades K-2
Funhouse is an all-in-one after-school experience that blends creativity, play, and connection. Each session begins with a group check-in and a fun circle activity, followed by free choice at hands-on stations like coloring, building, and crafts. With Coach Luis joining the group on a regular basis, students should also be prepared for active play and sport-inspired games that keep them moving and engaged. It’s the perfect way to unwind, explore, and have fun with friends after school!
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.
I Wanna Be... an Archaeologist! with Launch
Fridays
Grades K-2
Fee $350
Put on your work boots and grab a shovel because we’re about to travel back in time as we explore the life of an archaeologist! We start by learning about the tools of the trade and then we survey the globe to identify optimal locations for our digs. From artifacts left on land to historical treasures buried at sea, our mini- Archaeologists learn the hidden science behind this intriguing career. Mysteries of the past are uncovered as we explore how ancient civilizations were able to survive – even without iPhones and laptops!
Additional Topics Include: Fossil formation, Hieroglyphics (ancient texting!), Excavation techniques, Dinosaur anatomy, Pottery production
Basketball with Dribbl
Fridays
Grades K-2
Fee $350
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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!
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Attire: Comfortable clothes and sneakers.
Flag Football with Togetherhood
Fridays
Grades 2-4
Fee $305
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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!
Attire: Comfortable clothes and sneakers. Students should have proper attire to play outside for most sessions.
Comics and Digital Animation with CinemaKidz
Fridays
Grades 3-5
Fee $350
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Learn all about film shot composition, storyboarding, and visual storytelling by making your own comic book and digital animation! Participants will improve their drawing skills through the staging and drafting of an original visual story concept they create on paper. Teachers work with students to help them understand how to use the landscape of each panel and page to create a dynamic story with a delicate balance of artwork and language. Participants will dive into drawing techniques and create original characters and personalities. Next, the comic will be translated into a digital drawing, as kids learn to bring their comic to life using Procreate! Kids will learn frame-by-frame animation and make a short animation.
Open Studio with Morgan
Fridays
Grades 5-6
Fee $305
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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.