After School at PS6

After School at PS6 offers families supplemental programming for grades PreK through 5, across STEM, the visual arts, the performing arts, sports, dance, language, debate, music, chess, and more.

Fall 2025 enrollment will open on June 3, 2025 at 7pm! Please scroll down for registration details and links.

Fall 2025 Key Dates

May 28, 2025	After School Zoom Fair Recording
June 3, 2025 at 7pm	Registration opens
August 21, 2025	Under-enrolled classes are closed
September 4, 2025	Fall 2025 semester begins
September 20, 2025	Last day for families to drop a class and receive prorated refunds
December 2025	Zoom Fair for Spring Semester 2026 Registration
January 30, 2026	Fall semester concludes
February 2, 2026	Spring 2025 semester begins – TBC

What You Need to Know

Location
All classes take place at PS6.

Days
K-5 classes are available Monday through Friday. PreK classes are available Tuesday through Thursday. After School at PS6 follows the DOE calendar unless otherwise noted, meaning that classes run every day that school is in session full-time.

Semester Dates
The Fall 2025 semester runs from September 4 through January 30.

Fall 2025 Calendar

Timing
All K-5 classes run from 2:30 dismissal to 5:00, with extended pick-up available any and every day at no extra charge until 5:45. All PreK classes run from 2:30 dismissal to 4:00; extended day is not available for PreK.

Pick-Up
K-5 pick-up is from the School Yard (82nd Street).
PreK pick-up is from the Rotunda Doors (81st Street).

Snacks
Please send your child to After School with a nut-free snack.

Code of Conduct

Explore the Programs

Fall 2025 Calendar View of Offerings

Category	Program	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Sports & Movement	Big Apple Youth	Tennis Class / Strength and Motor Skills Development Class (1-3)	Introduction to Co-Ed Youth Sports Class (K-2)	All-Girls Sports Tournament Class (2-5)	Introduction to Co-Ed Youth Sports (K-2)	Intramural Sports Co-Ed Tournament Class (2-5)
		Flag Football and Basketball Class (2-5)	Soccer League (3-5)	The Basketballs Skill Development Class 14 Students Max. (3-5)
				Pre-K Sports (Pre-K)
	Kennebec Kicks Run Club				Run Club (3-5) Note: this is separate to After School at PS6. Pick-up is from the school, and then running and dismissal are in Central Park.
	Aurora Skills		Martial Arts (K-2)
Performing Arts	Broadway Bound Kids	Tap/Ballet (K-1)	Jr. Lights, Camera, Action (K-1)	*NEW* Music and Movement (Pre-K)	*NEW* Drama Club Players (K-1)
		Hip-Hop (2-5)	Lights, Camera, Action (2-5)	Jr. Improv (K-1)	*NEW* Drama Club Workshop (2-3)
				Singer/Songwriter (2-5)	*NEW* Drama Club Company (4-5)
	iPiano		iPiano Lab Keyboard Club (K-5)			iPiano Lab Keyboard Club (K-5)
STEAM	The Art Farm	Animal Exploration (K-5)	Animal Superstars (K-5)	Explore with Art (K-1)	Art for Creative Kids (K-5)	Culinary Kids Cooking Class (K-5)
	The Art Farm		Critters and Crafts! (Pre-K)	Mini Masterpieces (1-5)
	The Craft Studio		Coolest Crafters (K-3)
	Kids in Design			Architecture Engineering Math (K-5)		Innovation Lab (K-5)
	Launch	I Wanna Be...An Archaeologist! (K-2)	I Wanna Be...A Sports Doctor! (K-2)	I Wanna Be...A Game Maker! (K-2)	Math Madness (K-2)
		High Voltage Heroes (3-5)	App Inventor (3-5)	Coding and Gaming (3-5)	Kids Crime Lab (3-5)
					Math for Munchkins (Pre-K)
	Aurora Skills	Intro to Scratch Coding (K-2)	Young Scientist (K-3)		Wilderness Medical Doctor Taught by Ms. Giordano (2-5)
		Lego Robotics Do you love Legos and technology? (K-3)	Forensic Science - STEM Sleuths Taught by Ms. Giordano (K-2)		MineCraft Code: Harry Potter (3-5)
		Marine Biologist Explore the Deep Blue (K-4)
Chess	Chess & Education			Chess I, II, and III (K-5)		Chess I, II, and III (K-5)
Debate	DramaZone	Debate: Introduction to Policy Debate 1 (2-5)
Language	Spanish at PS6				Spanish Starters Taught by PS6 Teachers (K-5)
	Spanish at PS6				Next Steps in Español Taught by PS6 Teachers (K-5)
	EFNY			French (K-5)

Fall 2025 List View of Offerings

Provider	Class	Grade	Day	Description
Aurora Skills Inc.	Coding: Intro To Scratch Coding	K-2	Monday	Students complete fun projects using Scratch Jr. Participants learn Sequencing, Cause and Effect and other computational thinking concepts.
	Lego Robotics: Do you love Lego's and Technology?	K-3	Monday	Using Lego Education and Spike Prime, students will design, construct, and bring Robots to life.
	Marine Biologist: Explore the Deep Blue	K-4	Monday	Designed to expose students to the profession of marine Biology. Students will complete experiments and projects to gain an understanding of the ocean and its many inhabitants.
Big Apple Youth Sports	Flag Football & Basketball	2-5	Monday	Through practices, games, and class tournaments, this class will cover the necessary skills to be successful in both flag football and basketball. Football: route running, passing, spacing, and defense. Basketball: Spacing, dribbling, defense, passing, and shooting.
Big Apple Youth Sports	Tennis Class/Strength and Motor Skill Development Class	1-3	Monday	Designed to teach our young students the fundamentals of Tennis via hands on practice and cardio! Games like Gaga, Soccer, Running Bases, and Hit the Deck will also be played.
Broadway Bound Kids	Tap/Ballet	K-1	Monday	This mashup class teaches two classic styles of dance. Students will experience the discipline of ballet, building strength and control, as well as the exciting rhythm and energy of tap!
Broadway Bound Kids	Hip-Hop	2-5	Monday	Get ready to pop, lock, move, and groove in this high-energy Hip Hop class! Our young New Yorkers will explore how this genre incorporates elements of jazz, tap, swing, and most importantly, improvisation.
Launch Math + Science Centers	I Wanna Be…An Archaeologist!	K-2	Monday	Grab your shovel and travel back in time to explore the exciting world of archaeology! From tools and global dig sites to ancient artifacts and lost civilizations, students uncover the hidden science behind this fascinating career.
Launch Math + Science Centers	High Voltage Heroes	3-5	Monday	Kids power up their inner hero by exploring circuits, motors, and the flow of electricity to build their own super gadgets. From light-up masks to custom “heromobiles,” this electrifying class sparks creativity and problem-solving skills.
The Art Farm	Animal Exploration	K-5	Monday	Young zoologists will have the opportunity to be kind and respectful towards animals and nature in this unique hands-on science program. Students will take an in-depth look at a variety of LIVE animals and learn about their unique characteristics.
DramaZone	Debate: Introduction to Policy Debate 1	2-5	Monday	Students will learn techniques of creating winning arguments using debate tools and strategy giving debaters clear choices when constructing their arguments.
Aurora Skills Inc.	Young Scientist	K-3	Tuesday	Students will dive into new scientific experiments. Through hands-on experiments, fun activities, and cool projects, you'll learn the science behind the world around you.
	Martial Arts	K-2	Tuesday	Children learn and focus on goal setting, self esteem, respect and discipline. Classes are designed to learn new skills, have fun, and become knowledgeable not only in self-defense, but in the lessons of life.
	Forensic Science: STEM Sleuths	K-2	Tuesday	Uncover the fascinating world of forensics science in this dynamic investigative class. From crime scene investigation and fingerprinting to DNA analysis and blood typing, participants will engage in hands-on activities that brings science to life. (Taught by Ms. Giordano)
Big Apple Youth Sports	Introduction to Coed Youth Sports Class	K-2	Tuesday	A high energy class that develops balance, agility, hand eye coordination, motor skills and a love for movement and sports from an early age!
Big Apple Youth Sports	Tuesdays: Soccer League	3-5	Tuesday	Students will not only practice and improve our skills via drills and scrimmages, we will also run a full blown Soccer League complete with four teams and standings!
Broadway Bound Kids	Jr. Lights, Camera, Action	K-1	Tuesday	Led by Teaching Artists with ample time spent on sets, students will explore what it’s like to be on-camera, exploring acting techniques and building their skills each week; includes instruction on commercial copy, TV/Film scenes, and creating characters.
Broadway Bound Kids	Lights, Camera, Action	2-5	Tuesday	Led by Teaching Artists with ample time spent on sets, students will explore on-camera acting techniques, building their skills each week; includes instruction on commercial copy, TV/Film scenes, monologues, self-taping, and audition techniques.
Launch Math + Science Centers	I Wanna Be…A Sports Doctor!	K-2	Tuesday	Step up to the plate for a home run STEM adventure where kids explore anatomy, physiology, and the physics of sports! From building hand models to testing ball trajectories, students uncover the science behind athletic performance.
Launch Math + Science Centers	App Inventor	3-5	Tuesday	Calling all future app designers! In this hands-on coding class, kids use a drag-and-drop interface to build fun mobile apps like calculators, emoji generators, and games while learning the basics of GUI design.
iPianoLab Keyboard Club	Group Piano Class	K-5	Tuesday	The fresh, fun way to learn piano or keyboard, right at school! 7-1 teacher student ratio and a keyboard and headphones for each child enrolled.
The Art Farm	Animal Superstars	K-5	Tuesday	If the Olympics were held for animals, what would the events be? Discover which creatures might not be the fastest, slowest, tallest or smallest but are some of the most important animals on earth. As we discover the unique features of the most amazing animal champions of the world, we will take that knowledge and design our own award winning Animal Athletes!
The Art Farm	Critters and Crafts	PreK	Tuesday	The perfect blend of animal science and art – encouraging young learners to explore, observe, and create! Children will meet a new live animal each week during an engaging 30-minute science session. After getting up close and personal with the animal of the day, students will transition into an art activity inspired by what they’ve learned.
The Craft Studio	Coolest Crafters	K-3	Tuesday	The trendiest crafts, coolest techniques, and most fun vibe for enthusiastic budding artists. Tons of different mediums will be explored and used to craft the raddest works of art!
Kids In Design	Architecture Engineering Math	K-5	Wednesday	This course teaches critical skills and thinking in the same cross-disciplinary spirit. We are introducing students to a variety of overlapping ideas in architecture, engineering, and math. Each concept is presented along the hands-on project.
Big Apple Youth Sports	All Girls Sports Tournament Class	2-5	Wednesday	Big Apple has run this class for over 25 years! The class is a semester-long sports tournament! Sports Played: Soccer, Floor Hockey, Dodgeball, Gaga, Double Action, Kickball, Flag Football, European Handball, Running Bases, Speedball, and many more!
	The Basketball Skill Development Class (14 student max)	3-5	Wednesday	Tailored exclusively for budding basketball enthusiasts, this intensive program is a game-changer in skill development. Picture a focused curriculum dedicated solely to basketball, refining everything from ambidextrous dribbling prowess to strategic passing, defensive tactics, cardiovascular conditioning, and precision shooting across various distances.
	NEW Wednesday Afternoons at PS6!	PreK	Wednesday	Our PreK class will focus on playing in open space and awareness of personal space. Big Apple will also concentrate on effectively working on motor skills such as agility, balance, and strength all via creative games, scrimmages, and exercises. Sports include: Soccer, Polo, Kickball, Track/Field.
Broadway Bound Kids	NEW Music and Movement	PreK	Wednesday	This engaging class offers an interactive journey of song and dance designed to introduce young students to the world of performing arts. Children will explore movement in a fun and supportive environment, gaining knowledge about their bodies, the space around them, and their connection to the world.
	Jr. Improv	K-1	Wednesday	This fun and exploratory improv class is perfect for burgeoning comedians! Students learn to think on their feet, develop confidence in their own creativity, and find their inner improv star. Teaching artists will guide the class to explore their imaginations, develop storytelling skills, increase stage presence, and have fun!
	Singer/Songwriter	2-5	Wednesday	Does your student dream of becoming the next Alicia Keys or Ed Sheeran? In Singers and Songwriters, students learn the mechanics of writing lyrics, melodies, poetry and will discover how to tell a story through music.
Launch Math + Science Centers	I Wanna Be...A Game Maker!	K-2	Wednesday	Game on! Kids learn coding basics with Scratch Jr as they create interactive games and puzzles, then go offline to design projects like mini skee-ball and board games that build logic and strategy skills.
Launch Math + Science Centers	Coding + Gaming	3-5	Wednesday	Get ready to explore the why, how, and wow of coding with Scratch as kids create their own games and animations. From digital designs to offline board games, students use problem-solving skills to build and take home their unique creations.
The Art Farm	Explore with Art	K-1	Wednesday	Students will experiment with exciting new materials and innovative techniques to express their creativity. From painting with bubble wrap to using toy cars to create unique textures in paint, we’ll dive into fun, hands-on projects that encourage exploration and discovery.
The Art Farm	Mini Masterpieces	1-5	Wednesday	Students will focus on a different famous artist every week. We will explore their techniques and masterpieces before we create our own. Children will be introduced to different mediums such as acrylic paint, watercolors, chalk, and more!
Chess and Education	Chess I (Novice)	K-5	Wednesday	Our chess program uses an interactive and hands-on approach for students to learn chess. Students participate in fun and engaging activities that allow them to learn and improve with the game using fun and effective strategies.
	Chess II (Intermediate)	K-5	Wednesday	Our chess program uses an interactive and hands-on approach for students to learn chess. Students participate in fun and engaging activities that allow them to learn and improve with the game using fun and effective strategies.
	Chess III (Advanced)	K-5	Wednesday	Our chess program uses an interactive and hands-on approach for students to learn chess. Students participate in fun and engaging activities that allow them to learn and improve with the game using fun and effective strategies.
EFNY	French Classes	K-5	Wednesday	EFNY, Education en Français à New York – French Education in New York is a volunteer-run, not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting the French language in New York City public schools. EFNY instructors are bilingual or native French speakers and experienced professional teachers, with at least one diploma from a French-speaking country.
Aurora Skills Inc.	Wilderness Medical Doctor	2-5	Thursday	Learn life saving skills to use outdoors with Ms. Giordano.
Aurora Skills Inc.	MineCraft Code: Harry Potter	3-5	Thursday	Students will learn to code while exploring an interactive Harry Potter world in MineCraft! Every class is a new adventure and opportunity to put coding fundamentals into action. Traveling to Hagrid's hut, the Quidditch pitch, Privet Drive, Diagon Alley, and beyond, kids will take on quests, fight off some magic spells.
Big Apple Youth Sports	The Introduction to Coed Youth Sports Class	K-2	Thursday	A very popular class similar to the high energy Tuesday class, the Thursday class is focused on the same messages of Teamwork, Sportsmanship, Basic Skill Development, Fair Play, Spacing, Working as a team Agility, Competing Fairly, and Complete Participation!
Kennebec Kicks Run Club	Run Club	3-5	Thursday	Kicks Run Club will gently build your child's speed and endurance in a fun and supportive team setting all while having a great time and encouraging the love for the great sport of running!
Broadway Bound Kids	NEW Drama Club Players	K-1	Thursday	Through imaginative play, movement games, and sing-alongs students explore the basic building blocks of performance using their voices, bodies, and emotions to tell a story. This class embodies creativity, confidence, and collaboration in a nurturing and playful environment.
	NEW Drama Club Workshop	2-3	Thursday	Through imaginative play, movement games, and sing-alongs students explore the basic building blocks of performance using their voices, bodies, and emotions to tell a story. This class embodies creativity, confidence, and collaboration in a nurturing and playful environment.
	NEW Drama Club Company	4-5	Thursday	With a deeper focus on vocal technique, movement, and storytelling, students refine their craft while working collaboratively toward a musical performance.
Spanish at 6	Spanish Starters - Taught by PS6 Teachers	K-5	Thursday	This dynamic program introduces children to the beauty of the Spanish language through interactive activities, songs, games, and colorful storytelling. Each lesson is carefully crafted to keep students excited and eager to learn, all while building their confidence in speaking Spanish.
Spanish at 6	Next Steps in Español - Taught by PS6 Teachers	K-5	Thursday	Designed for students who already have some experience with Spanish or are native speakers. This class will take their language skills to the next level while celebrating the vibrant cultures of the Spanish-speaking world.
Launch Math + Science Centers	Math Madness	K-2	Thursday	The math mayhem continues with another semester of hands-on, themed activities and crafts! From measuring kangaroo jumps to exploring carnival games, kids dive into fun math topics like estimation, skip counting, and 3D shapes.
	Kids Crime Lab	3-5	Thursday	Join the Launch CSI team to solve a thrilling “whodunit” using real forensic biology skills! From DNA to blood types, kids become junior detectives, using microscopes, secret message glasses, and DIY lab kits to crack the case.
	Math For Munchkins	PreK	Thursday	Launch’s Math for Munchkins program engages Pre-K children with fun, hands-on activities that explore everyday math concepts. Kids learn to build math sentences and explore topics like time, measurement, and 3-D shapes in small, social group settings.
The Art Farm	Art For Creative Kids	K-5	Thursday	Children will explore the world of creativity through hands-on art projects inspired by beloved children's storybooks and the wonders of the natural world around us. Each week, students will read a different storybook to inspire their artwork.
Big Apple Youth Sports	Intramural Sports Coed Tournament Class	2-5	Friday	A semester-long sports tournament designed for students with team sports experience. Think color war! Sports played: Soccer, Floor Hockey, Dodgeball, Gaga, Double Action, Kickball, Flag Football, European Handball, Running Bases, Speedball, and many more!
iPianoLab Keyboard Club	Group Piano Class	K-5	Friday	The fresh, fun way to learn piano or keyboard, right at school? 7-1 teacher student ratio and a keyboard and heaphones for each child enrolled!
The Art Farm	Culinary Kids	K-5	Friday	Work with our professionally trained chef to learn about nutrition and fruits and vegetables! Each week we will make a special no-bake recipe to go home with and enjoy.
Chess and Education	Chess I (Novice)	K-5	Friday	Our chess program uses an interactive and hands-on approach for students to learn chess. Students participate in fun and engaging activities that allow them to learn and improve with the game using fun and effective strategies.
	Chess II (Intermediate)	K-5	Friday	Our chess program uses an interactive and hands-on approach for students to learn chess. Students participate in fun and engaging activities that allow them to learn and improve with the game using fun and effective strategies.
	Chess III (Advanced)	K-5	Friday	Our chess program uses an interactive and hands-on approach for students to learn chess. Students participate in fun and engaging activities that allow them to learn and improve with the game using fun and effective strategies.
Kids In Design	Innovation Lab	K-5	Friday	Students reinvent and redesign familiar objects and simple machines (think wheels, cars, rollercoasters, shoes, and mechanical arms) while learning the basics of design and mechanical engineering.

Program Provider Information & Registration Links

STEM
Provider	Description	Contact	Key Links
	Aurora Skills has been offering after school classes at PS6 for decades, across STEAM and movement.	[email protected]	Program Information Registration link will be live June 3rd at 7PM.
	Kids in Design offers builder and maker classes focusing on Design Thinking across architecture, engineering, and math.	Julia Gorodetsky [email protected]	Program Information Registration link will be live June 3rd at 7PM.
	Founded by a real-life rocket scientist, Launch offers fun, exciting math and science classes that kids love.	Scott Heifetz, Director [email protected]	Program Information Registration link will be live June 3rd at 7PM.
ART
Provider	Description	Contact	Key Links
	The Art Farm offers art and natural science classes, many of which include their incredible array of live animals.	Erin Hamilton [email protected]	Program Information Registration link will be live June 3rd at 7PM.
	The Craft Studio, a local UES institution, offers cool crafting and art classes.	Noreen Carruthers or Ian Peers: [email protected]	Program Information Registration link will be live June 3rd at 7PM.
CHESS
Provider	Description	Contact	Key Links
	Chess Educators has been teaching chess at PS6 for decades, and builds skill, strategy, and fun for players of all levels.	Mrs. Martinez [email protected]	Program Information Registration link will be live June 3rd at 7PM.
DEBATE
Provider	Description	Contact	Key Links
	DramaZone teaches debate at schools across NYC, and makes the subject approachable for kids of all ages.	Laura Brown [email protected]	Program Information Registration link will be live June 3rd at 7PM.
LANGUAGE
Provider	Description	Contact	Key Links
	EFNY teaches French to both native speakers and new learners, in schools across NYC.	Christine Giorgis, Operation Director [email protected] or [email protected]	Program Information Registration link will be live June 3rd at 7PM.
	Spanish at PS6 teaches Spanish language and culture to both native speakers and new learners, taught by PS6 teachers!	[email protected]	Program Information Registration link will be live June 3rd at 7PM.
PERFORMANCE & MUSIC
Provider	Description	Contact	Key Links
	Broadway Bound Kids teaches acting, singing, dancing, comedy, and performing of all kinds in a supportive, fun, and intentional environment.	Sam Blain, Program Manager [email protected] Samantha Parrish-Khan, Education Director [email protected]	Program Information Registration link will be live June 3rd at 7PM.
	iPianoLab teaches keyboard to kids in a fun way, through songs that they love and methods that make it easy and exciting to play music.	Steve Catanzaro, Curriculum Director [email protected]	Program Information Registration link will be live June 3rd at 7PM.
SPORTS
Provider	Description	Contact	Key Links
	Big Apple has been offering sports after school at PS6 for decades, from general mixed sports to specific leagues, they offer a fun, energetic program that kids love.	[email protected] or [email protected]	Program Information Registration link will be live June 3rd at 7PM.

Scholarships

If you need either partial or full financial assistance to participate in After School at PS6, please reach out to our parent coordinator Sanober Khan at [email protected] and our After School Coordinator at [email protected].

Contact Information

For day-to-day matters like picking up a student early, please email our After School Coordinator at [email protected].
For questions or feedback on after school programming, please email the PTA at [email protected].

Off-Site Programming

The following programs pick up from PS6 and run independently at different locations. Please register directly with these programs.

*NEW* Kennebec Kicks Run Club
Kennebec Kicks Run Club will gently build your child's speed and endurance in a fun and supportive team setting all while having a great time and encouraging the love for the great sport of running! Practices take place in Central Park and vary weekly on focus and location to keep the runners engaged and gently progressing in speed and endurance.

The Kicks are more than just a weekly practice; we are a community that extends far beyond practice alone. Every practice is one hour and includes a dynamic warm-up, run game, age-appropriate run, static stretch, cool down, team building, core memories and lots and lots of fun! The Kicks pick up from PS6 at 2:30. Runners are dismissed at 4pm from a site near Central Park on the Upper East Side.

Website: https://kennebeckicksrunclub.com/

Check out our program video! (password: kicksrun)

Registration Coming Soon

92Y Noar After-School Program
Noar is the 92Y’s after-school program for elementary-school age children (K through 6th grade). The Noar Program provides transportation from neighborhood schools, including chaperoned bus service from PS6. Children can attend for as little as one day or as many as five days a week. The program starts at 3 pm and ends at 6pm each day.

Website: www.92y.org/Noar

Phone: (212) 415-5624 or (212) 415-5600