| Mon, Feb 25 - Jun 17 |
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ART / Children’s Museum of the Arts
This foundations class introduces students to art fundamentals and techniques through exploration of notable, diverse artists and art-movements, as well as a range of art mediums in drawing, painting and sculpture. Through a series of different projects including landscapes, portraiture, and abstract sculpture you will be exposed to the fundamentals of composition, color, line, and form. Students will build their artistic talents with technical tools such as perspective, shading, color theory, palette organization, and observational study. Projects will vary between classes according to the age and ability of students. -
Art/Small Pieces: Collage & Found Object Art / George Sewell
Artist George Sewell will lead young artists in a series of fun and creative art projects employing a variety of materials and artistic medium, including watercolor, cray pas, marker and collage on paper, cardboard and all manner of found objects. -
Ballet / Ayelet Afek
Baller Barre introduction as well as center work. Class will include stretching and range of motion as well as basic ballet - intermediateexercises which will be incorporated into a dance to be performed at the end of the spring session. 1st & 2nd graders who have taken Ballet before are encouraged to join this class. -
Ceramics / Amy Reid
From exploring the art of Egyptian hieroglyphics to ancient Mayan vases you'll learn ceramic hand building techniques than span history and the world! Prepare to investigate the past and unearth how cultures from around the world have used the material of clay for everyday objects to their most mystical vessels.Waitlist -
HOP/ Samantha Labombarda
This class supports the HOP (Home based Optional Practice) for PS 11 Students. Teachers will work on both math and literacy fluency. -
Hip Hop / Frida Persson
This class starts with a warm up and stretch, followed by dance exercises across the floor, floorwork and dance moves that we then use while learning a choreography to an up beat song. At the end of dance class we will work on our improvisation skills in a dance game. All music is fun, positive, energetic and kid friendly. Students should wear sneakers and comfortable dance clothing (pants/leggings) to class. Students may only sign up for 1 Hip Hop class per week. -
Homework Help/ 5th grade
Study time for 5th graders. Students will also read and play math games with K & 1st grade students if they complete their homework or if they do not have other homework to do. -
Karate (beginners) / Ken Wa Kids
Kenwa kids empowers children with awareness, self-control, respect, focus and a comprehensive physical education in an atmosphere of enthusiasm and cooperation. This semester we will offer a higher level class for blue-belts and above. Students are welcome to take both the blue-belt class and the general Karate classes. The program was designed by Sensei Michelle Gay, CMA, RSME/T a 4th degree black belt, 2-time World Champion, Certified Movement Analyst, and author of Brain Breaks for the Classroom - published by Scholastic Teaching Resources -
Kids Choice / Otis Cotton
We do what makes us happy! Each class will feature the creative interests and ideas of your child. Each Monday a name and interest will be drawn from our creativity box to be featured in class. Each class will start with music and team building games and end with a closing circle reflection. -
LIttle All Stars (sports & games)
Students will participate in a variety of physical activities & organized sports - kickball, basketball, dodgeball, whiffleball, four-square, etc. -
Pop Stars / Rebecca Berkman Rivera
A 5-6-7-8! Time to let your inner diva shine! Your PopSTAR will learn vocal technique, choreography and the importance of teamwork while having a blast in this Afterschool class that concludes in a final group performance. After a quick physical and vocal warm-up (safety first) the REAL fun begins. PopSTARs get to choose their repertoire (pop - broadway), learn the moves, sing and dance! At the end, join us for a star-studded final performance but please don’t leak the details to the paparazzi. -
Reading & Storytelling / Roger Walsh
Students will explore stories and literature through a variety of activities including read alouds, independent reading, book clubs and films. -
Soccer / NY Soccer
Soccer with Coach Fher’s NY Soccer Sessions are designed to be fun for both children and coaches. Drills are interesting and vary across skills, utilizing various tactics and strategies, and stress team building. Coach Fher’s mission is to teach children the basics and to play soccer in a fun and non-stress environment. Sneakers must be worn to participate in soccer. -
Sports & Games
Structured and unstructured time to play a variety of sports - basketball, football, soccer, kickball, four-square are the favorites. On rainy, cold or snowy days, students will remain inside and play strategy games.Waitlist -
Swimming / Fiorella Sotelo & Chris McKie
Children are expected to bring bathing suits and towels to swimming every week. The child’s name should be on all items. BATHING CAPS are required for boys & girls with hair below their ears. After an initial evaluation, some students may be asked to change to a higher or lower level swim class. If a child is sick or unable to swim, families must provide a written note to the afterschool staff. Accommodations in another class are not guaranteed and students who do not swim are NOT allowed in the pool area. Students may only sign up for 1 swim class per week. If there is availability after registration, another swim class can be added.
