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PS 225 Ella Baker Elementary After School Program

Structure & Variety: The After-School Schedule

Welcome - At the end of the school day, classroom teachers dismiss all students registered for our program directly to our staff, who greet students with a healthy snack and a smile. Students eat and socialize with friends, decompressing from the school day and gearing up for after-school.

Class Time - The sports, arts and enrichment classes that you select when enrolling your child in the program are taught by certified teachers, teaching artists and activity specialists. These classes usually take place from 3:30 - 4:40 PM and 4:40 - 5:50 PM, though this may differ school to school.

Before and After Class  -  Students choose from a list of structured and open play activities, led by our Group Leaders. These activities include: study hall,  gym sports, yard play, indoor games, arts & crafts, music and more. You may choose to replace daily Choice Time with an additional class as an "add-on."

Introducing MY Clubhouse - Responding to the need for students to have a safe and relaxed environment where they can reconnect with their peers under a well supervised environment. MY Clubhouse activities are always offered! From Sports to Arts to Homework the student chooses! For little ones, this is a great opportunity to learn and develop social skills. All Grades every day!

See below for our 2022-23 daily class offerings.

Mondays 3:30PM

  • Art Explorers (Pre-K)
  • Tumbling/Yoga (Grade K– 1)
  • Studio Art (Grade 2–3)
  • Video Game Design (Grade 4–5)
Pre-K

Art Explorers

Students end the day with relaxing arts and crafts for all ages.
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Grade K– 1

Tumbling/Yoga

This energetic class builds strength, flexibility and fitness. Students develop acrobatic skills while having fun!!
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Grade 2–3

Studio Art

Our multidisciplinary art classes offer students a chance to explore different media from drawing and painting to collage and sculpture. Projects are selected to provide inspiration for free expression and to develop specific skills.Exploring drawing, painting, sculpting, printmaking and other methods through age-appropriate structured projects and free exploration, students have fun while learning the basic fundamentals of art.
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Grade 4–5

Video Game Design

In this gamers intensive class students will learn the basics of coding, 3D modeling and computer environments. They will start off learning through Minecraft, with the possibility of models made in TinkerCad and other code platforms. Our veteran students will be encouraged to code more complicated game mechanics.
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Tuesdays 3:30PM

  • Tumbling/Yoga (Pre-K)
  • Ooey Gooey Science (Grade K– 1)
  • Chess (Grade 2–3)
  • Master Chef (Grade 4–5)
Pre-K

Tumbling/Yoga

This energetic class builds strength, flexibility and fitness. Students develop acrobatic skills while having fun!!
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Grade K– 1

Ooey Gooey Science

Every kid knows that you don't really learn anything unless you make a mess and get your hands dirty. This class focuses on everything oozy, grimy, slippery and slimy that exists in nature or can be made (safely!) in a test tube. Fun for all!

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Grade 2–3

Chess

A fun way for your child to engage his or her mind while learning a timeless strategy game. All levels are welcome.
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Grade 4–5

Master Chef

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Wednesdays 3:30PM

  • Mini Chefs (Pre-K)
  • Theater (Grade K– 1)
  • Mad Scientist (Grade 2–3)
  • Studio Art (Grade 4–5)
Pre-K

Mini Chefs

Our mini chefs learn essential kitchen skills, from slicing and mixing to chopping and plating. We develop and encourage nutritious food choices while working together to prepare snacks and meals. Every class ends with a delicious treat!
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Grade K– 1

Theater

Students build awareness of action, character and theme through theater games, improvisations, playmaking, rehearsal and performance. 

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Grade 2–3

Mad Scientist

Students conduct amazing experiments that snap, crackle, pop, ooze, crash and boom!
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Grade 4–5

Studio Art

Our multidisciplinary art classes offer students a chance to explore different media from drawing and painting to collage and sculpture. Projects are selected to provide inspiration for free expression and to develop specific skills.Exploring drawing, painting, sculpting, printmaking and other methods through age-appropriate structured projects and free exploration, students have fun while learning the basic fundamentals of art.
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Thursdays 3:30PM

  • Maker Space (Pre-K)
  • Mini Chefs (Grade K– 1)
  • Maker Space (Grade 2–3)
  • Mad Science (Grade 4–5)
Pre-K

Maker Space

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Grade K– 1

Mini Chefs

Our mini chefs learn essential kitchen skills, from slicing and mixing to chopping and plating. We develop and encourage nutritious food choices while working together to prepare snacks and meals. Every class ends with a delicious treat!
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Grade 2–3

Maker Space

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Grade 4–5

Mad Science

Calling all scientists! Here you'll explore all realms of science, examining the natural world.

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Fridays 3:30PM

  • Ooey Gooey Science (Pre-K)
  • Maker Space (Grade K– 1)
  • Iron Chefs! (Grade 2–3)
  • Maker Space (Grade 4–5)
Pre-K

Ooey Gooey Science

Every kid knows that you don't really learn anything unless you make a mess and get your hands dirty. This class focuses on everything oozy, grimy, slippery and slimy that exists in nature or can be made (safely!) in a test tube. Fun for all!

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Grade K– 1

Maker Space

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Grade 2–3

Iron Chefs!

Knives down, plates up! Inspired by the popular TV show, this engaging cooking class will teach your child the best culinary techniques to cook efficiently with flavor and a little competition. Each week, students will be given a challenging concept and ingredient mix to prepare into a delicious dish. The winners will be chosen by the kids in our Friday Night program. Let the games begin!
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Grade 4–5

Maker Space

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