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 1
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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. Some days include outdoor play, a group game, or a special project. It’s the perfect way for students to unwind, explore, and have fun with friends after school!
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 $675
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 $605
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 physical activity.
Attire: Comfortable clothes and sneakers. Students should be prepared to play outside when available.
Dazzling Designers by Four Corners Creative
Mondays
Grades K-2
Fee $675
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.
Flag Football with Togetherhood
Mondays
Grades 2-3
Fee $560
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.
Swimming with Penguin City Swim
Mondays
Grades 3-4
Fee $910
Make a splash this trimester with Penguin City Swim. A 45-minute swim class from 4:30 to 5:15 PM. Our students will have exclusive access to the pool during this time, with two experienced swim coaches leading instruction and a certified lifeguard on duty for added safety. An initial skills assessment on the first day will help group students by ability, focusing on freestyle, backstroke, and treading water.
Travel and pick up details to note: Students will travel by bus with After Owls staff to Penguin City Swim’s Midtown East location (132 E 45th St) for a 45-minute swim class from 4:30 to 5:15 PM. Before leaving for the pool, students will have time to get a head start on their homework and change their clothes. Families will pick up directly at the pool at 5:30 PM (just one stop from Union Square to Grand Central on the 4/5 train).
Please note: Monday, September 15, students will be on-site at Friends meeting their teachers, discussing bus and facility etiquette for the pool, engaging in a team building activity, and doing homework. Pick up on September 15 will be at Friends at 4:30 pm.
Attire: Beginning Monday, September 22, students are required to bring their swimsuits, goggles, and towels.
Comic Book Creations with Nicole
Mondays
Grades 3-5
Fee $560
Attention, comic book enthusiasts! Join us on a creative journey in our Comic Book Creations class. Unleash your imagination as you design extraordinary characters and create not just comic books, but also posters, card games, a board game, and even custom t-shirts. Together, we will bring your characters and stories to life on the page. Let the adventures begin!
Cooking with Milena
Mondays
Grades 3-5
Fee $560
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. Some days include outdoor play, a group game, or a special project. It’s the perfect way for students 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.
Basketball with Dribbl
Tuesdays
Grades K-1
Fee $625
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.
Taylor Swift Commercial Hip Hop with DramaZone
Tuesdays
Grades K-2
Fee $625
Calling all Swifties! This high-energy commercial hip hop dance class brings the music of Taylor Swift to life with fun, kid-friendly choreography and superstar style. Dancers will groove to their favorite tracks while building confidence, rhythm, and performance skills. No experience needed—just bring your sparkle and get ready to shake it off!
Attire: Comfortable clothes and sneakers. Dresses must have shorts or leggings.
Spanish with Kimberly
Tuesdays
Grades 1-2
Fee $540
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!)
Soccer with Coach Warren
Tuesdays
Grade 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.
Musical Theater Lab with Child's Play NY
Tuesdays
Grade 3-5
Fee $610
Learn how to be a triple threat in this dynamic class for budding performers with Child's Play NY! Students focus on songs, dances and characters from Broadway's most celebrated and kid-friendly shows. They work alongside professional performers with years of experience bringing their passion to children. Students amass skills in singing, dance, speech, and improvisation taught by master teachers and performers at the top of their field. The final day of class is open to family and friends as a celebration of their work and play.
Sport Broadcasting and Photograpghy with CinemaKidz
Tuesdays
Grade 4-6
Fee $625
Become the voice and eyes of the game in the CinemaKidz Sports Broadcasting Class! Immerse yourself in the creative world of sports television & media. Focusing on the school community, students will plan, film, and edit several sport video projects with Friends Seminary games and practices in the gym. Students will learn and utilize cutting-edge accessible broadcast equipment and techniques, including: writing and on-camera skills, teleprompter work, play-by-play commentary, multi-camera live production & editing, athlete interviews. Participants will also explore sports photography, and even Podcasting! Leave with a portfolio of amazing projects, photos, and a winning set of skills that will take you beyond the field.
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. Some days include outdoor play, a group game, or a special project. It’s the perfect way for students 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.
Cooking with Lauren
Wednesdays
Grades K-1
Fee $560
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!
Tennis with Coach Luis
Wednesdays
Grades K-1
Fee $605
Serve up some fun in this beginner-friendly tennis class designed just for our youngest players! Students will build coordination, balance, and basic tennis skills through playful drills and games tailored to their age and ability. This class makes learning the game a smash hit from the very first swing!
Attire: Comfortable clothes and sneakers. Students should have proper attire to play outside for most sessions.
Story Time Chess
Wednesdays
Grades K-1
Fee $560
Story Time Chess 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. With Story Time Chess, students learn about sportsmanship, grit, and math, all through stories.
Blading with Matt
Wednesdays
Grades 1-2
Fee $115
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.
Robot Builders by Brooklyn Robot Foundry
Wednesdays
Grades 2-3
Fee $675
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.
Engineering a Metropolis with Launch
Wednesdays
Grades 3-5
Fee $650
Help us discover the inner urban planner in your child as we engineer a metropolis! Kids explore what it takes to create a metropolitan area with the goal of developing skills to design their own city of choice. From street layouts and building placement to power source identification, students learn about the challenges that architects, engineers, and urban designers face when building cities from scratch. How will we light our street lamps? Let’s learn about hydroelectric power and build a working model of a dam out of clay! How will we cross the rivers that surround our island city? Let’s use popsicle sticks and glue to simulate bridges that traverse these wide spans. By the end of the class, Launch kids use teamwork combined with the knowledge they’ve gained to design their own simulated city!
Additional Topics Include: Engineering Design Process, Machines and Materials, Building Types, Transportation Systems, Building Codes / Environmental Considerations
Dungeons and Dragons with Hex & Co.
Wednesdays
Grades 4-6
Fee $610
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.
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. Some days include outdoor play, a group game, or a special project. It’s the perfect way for students 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.
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.
Art Studio: Super Crafty with Nicole
Thursdays
Grades K-2
Fee $495
In this fantastical hands-on arts and crafts class, 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.
Singing Ourselves Inside Out with Child's Play NY
Thursdays
Grades K-2
Fee $560
Let’s get to know Joy and Sadness as we jump on the train of thought and adventure through the wacky recesses of our minds. Colors, feelings, and music come together in a heartfelt mashup where we connect our emotional life to characters from Inside Out. 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 on the last day!
Woodshop with Isabel
Thursdays
Grades 2-3
Fee $505
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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!
Intermediate and Advanced Chess with Togetherhood
Thursdays
Grades 2-4
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!
Multi-Sport Games with Coach Luis
Thursdays
Grades 3-5
Fee $540
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.
Attire: Comfortable clothes and sneakers. Students should be prepared to play outside for most sessions.
Special Effects Movie Making with CinemaKidz
Thursdays
Grades 3-5
Fee $595
Become a special effects pro with CinemaKidz! Learn how to create amazing visual effects, awesome make-up looks, prosthetics, props, and costumes to use in an original sci-fi, fantasy, or adventure film. Kids will get creative as they try their hand at various special effects techniques: building prosthetics and masks, combining claymation and live-action videos, experimenting with the potential of green screens, practicing various camera tricks, utilizing stock videos, video filters, and much more! Participants will learn how to make movies from start to finish as they plan, write, film, and edit one awesome SFX-inspired project, utilizing professional software for post-production.
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. Some days include outdoor play, a group game, or a special project. It’s the perfect way for students 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.
Weird Science TV with CinemaKidz
Fridays
Grades K-2
Fee $625
Put on your lab coats and secure your goggles- it's time for some whacky science with CinemaKidz! From mixing magic potions and making a slime monster come to life with stop motion, to cave diving for georocks, dissecting frogs, or building bottle rockets - anything is possible in Weird Science TV! 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. Using their science skills, these creative kids will create their own Bill Nye-inspired TV show!
I Wanna Be... An Astronaut
Fridays
Grades K-2
Fee $610
Three, two, one...blast off! It’s time to fall in line for astronaut training! Launch’s
students dive in by earning their helmets and jet packs as they discover what it takes
to make it in outer space. Next up: Escape Earth’s gravity to explore the Sun, the
Moon, and many of the solar system’s interesting features. Stand clear as we
replicate the moon’s topography with our crater drop experiment! Then let’s kick it
into warp drive to study the stars and build pipe cleaner constellations! From
launching Alka-Seltzer rockets to creating satellite spinners, Launch’s budding
space explorers learn the ropes as they prepare to take off to infinity and beyond!
Additional Topics Include: Orbit, Propulsion, Rockets, Space Shuttle, Phases of the
Moon, Satellites, Stars, Space Station, Rovers.
Basketball with Dribbl
Fridays
Grade 2-3
Fee $625
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.
Critical Thinking Through Games with Hex & Co.
Fridays
Grades 2-3
Fee $575
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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, tactical thinking, and ways to engage in worlds of fun while unplugged.
Dazzling Designers by Four Corners Creative
Fridays
Grades 3-5
Fee $635
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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.
Music Production and Podcasting with CinemaKidz
Fridays
Grades 4-6
Fee $625
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In this special two-part media class, students will explore the world of digital music, sound editing, and storytelling. First, after discussing the FUN-damentals of music theory, participants will produce their very own songs using computers, mics, synthesizers, groove boxes, and other audio equipment. In Part Two, we will turn to the art of storytelling as kids plan, record, build, and edit their very own short Podcast show. Kids will learn the art of interviewing, gathering resources, researching topics, and putting it all together into their final project!