Academy of St. Joseph

2024 After School Program

Overview

We’re looking forward to partnering with the Academy of St. Joseph to provide After-school & Enrichment programming for the 2024-2025 school year.

At Academy of St. Joseph, we offer two distinct after-school program options to suit the needs of our families. Our Full After-School Program provides comprehensive childcare for working families, including homework help, sports, movement, arts, and STEM from Monday to Friday, 3:00-5:30 pm, ensuring a safe and engaging environment for your child every day.

For families looking to focus on more specific skills, our Enrichment Program offers specialized classes once a week, prioritizing skill development in various areas such as Chess, Soccer, Fencing, and Karate. You have the flexibility to choose either program individually or combine both to create a well-rounded after-school experience tailored to your child and family’s needs.

Location

Academy of St. Joseph
111 Washington Place New York, NY 10014

What to bring

  • Snack
  • Water Bottle
  • What to Wear: Comfortable Clothing
Registration

Enrichment Program

Program Dates

Fall Semester: September 16th - January 24th
Spring Semester: February 3rd - May 30th

Program Details

Time: 3:30 – 5:30pm

Grades: K – 5th

Care is included until 5:30pm.

See the schedule below for specific class times

*By signing up for an enrichment class, your child has care from the dismissal of school all the way until 5:30pm. Before and after the specific enrichment class, they will be with our site coordinator and after-school coaches having snack, playing games, and transitioning to and from the classes.

Countdown to Start!

Fall Semester: 10/4, 10/14, 11/8, 11/27-29, 12/23-27, 12/30-31, 1/1-3, 1/20
Spring Semester: 2/7, 2/17, 3/17-21, 3/24-28, 4/18, 4/21, 5/2 ,5/26

Fall Semester: January 27th - 31th
Spring Semester: June 2nd - 8th

Registration

Schedule of Offerings

K - 2nd
3rd - 5th
MondaySPARK Art
(3:30 - 4:30pm)
TuesdaysDance
(3:30 - 4:30pm)
Dance
(4:30 - 5:30pm)
Chess
(3:30 - 4:30pm)
WednesdaySpecial Effect Filmmaking
(4:30 - 5:30pm)
Coding
(3:30 - 4:30pm)
FridayFencing
(3:30 - 4:30pm)
K - 2nd
(3:30 - 4:30pm)
3rd - 5th
(4:30 - 5:30pm)
MondaySPARK Art
SPARK Art
KING Scientists
KING Scientists
TuesdaysI Wanna Be... A Physicist!
High Voltage Heroes
Chess
Chess
WednesdayAdventures in Animation
Comics & Digital Animation
Coding
Coding
ThursdayDanceDance
FridayFencing
Fencing
PickleballPickleball

Program Descriptions

  • "I Wanna Be... A Physicist!"

    Unlock the forces that drive our universe! From mastering matter to exploring fundamental forces, Launch’s future-physicists learn through hands-on projects such as designing a gravity maze and constructing a kaleidoscope. Topics like magnetism, density, and friction come alive! Kids love rocking out on their homemade rubber-band guitar and going for the high score on their DIY pinball game. Through exploration of exciting physics concepts, kids develop a better understanding of nature and the world around them. Will the next Marie Curie or Stephen Hawking be among us?
    Additional Topics Include: Projectile Motion, Chemical and Physical Changes, Waves, Light, Reflection and Refraction, Energy Transfer

    Organization or Teacher: Launch
    Ages/Days: Tuesday: K - 2nd (3:30 - 4:30pm)
    Spring Semester Price: $690 ($30 off before Jan 5)
  • Adventures in Animation

    Explore the wide world of stop-motion animation with CinemaKidz! Children utilize a variety of materials to build props, characters, and fantastical mini-movie sets to feature in original stop-motion animation films. Experiment with combining live action with animation, as well as effects like drawing on each frame, and utilizing green screens and stock footage. Children learn to create their own sounds and special effects to add to their shorts as they work in post-production finishing their animated shorts. Kids will explore various stop-motion and digital animation techniques, and create a variety of both 2D as well as 3D projects.

    Organization or Teacher: CinemaKidz
    Ages/Days: Wednesday: K - 2nd (3:30 - 4:30pm)
    Spring Semester Price: $675 ($30 off before Jan 5)
  • Chess

    Playing chess is known to increase IQ, promote critical thinking, and teach core math and verbal skills. It also helps kids retain information, improve test scores, solve problems, remain calm under pressure, and perform well in school

    Organization or Teacher: Premier Chess
    Ages/Days: Tuesday: K - 2nd (3:30 - 4:30pm), 3rd - 5th (4:30 - 5:30pm)
    Spring Semester Price: $700 ($30 off before Jan 5)
  • Coding

    The Coding Space is an after school enrichment program where students learn to tackle challenges independently through learning to code. In our classrooms, students learn entirely through creating projects, allowing them to work on their critical thinking and problem solving skills while simultaneously picking up the hard skills of coding. By challenging students at their individual level to create projects as unique as they are, we underscore the power of personalized learning.

    Organization or Teacher: The Coding Space
    Ages/Days: Wednesday: K - 2nd (3:30 - 4:30pm), 3rd - 5th (4:30 - 5:30pm)
    Spring Semester Price: $700 ($30 off before Jan 5)
  • Comics & Digital Animation

    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.

    Organization or Teacher: CinemaKidz
    Ages/Days: Wednesday: 3rd - 5th (4:30 - 5:30pm)
    Spring Semester Price: $675 ($30 off before Jan 5)
  • Dance

    Dance Party classes are designed exclusively for kids to combine movement, music and community in a class for children. The class is a rockin’, high-energy dance party packed with specially choreographed, kid-friendly routines (hip-hop, reggaeton, cumbia among others) and all the music kids love. In addition, Dance Party classes inspire kids to express themselves through movement and play while effectively improving their overall health and well-being.

    Organization or Teacher: Kids In the Game
    Ages/Days: Thursday: K - 2nd (3:30 - 4:30pm), 3rd - 5th (4:30 - 5:30pm)
    Spring Semester Price: $700 ($30 off before Jan 5)
  • Fencing

    Fencers will gain a basic understanding of movement, tactics, rules, and etiquette of the sport of fencing. More importantly, fencers will have a strong idea of what fencing is and its three different weapons. Training is geared toward developing hand-eye coordination, speed, endurance, confidence, focus, self-control, and teamwork. All skills that help children do well not merely in fencing, but in school and in other organized sports.

    Organization or Teacher: New Amsterdam Fencing
    Ages/Days: Friday: K - 2nd (3:30 - 4:30pm), 3rd - 5th (4:30 - 5:30pm)
    Spring Semester Price: $600 ($30 off before Jan 5)
  • High Voltage Heroes

    Amplify your child’s interest in electronics as they discover tools to power their inner hero! Through an understanding of circuit components and the flow of electricity, students arm themselves with the knowledge to create the super gadgets they need to save the day. From series and parallel circuits to capacitors and electromagnetic motors, the nanoscopic world of fast-moving electrons brings their heroes to life. Citywide blackout? Electro Girl quickly troubleshoots and powers the way! String of burglaries in the diamond district? The Dynamo Kid sets his electronic trap to catch the thieves! With projects such as creating a customized light-up superhero mask and building a scale model “heromobile” of their very own, kids feel charged up and ready to take on any challenge.
    Additional Topics Include: Conductors, Insulators, Resistors, Switches, Buzzers, Diodes, AC/DC, Batteries, Alternative Energy Sources

    Organization or Teacher: Launch
    Ages/Days: Tuesday: 3rd - 5th (4:30 - 5:30pm)
    Spring Semester Price: $690 ($30 off before Jan 5)
  • KING Scientists

    Our KING Scientists class is designed to spark curiosity and foster a love of learning in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Through hands-on experiments, engaging projects, and interactive learning sessions, we aim to kindle a passion for inquiry and problem-solving in young learners.

    Organization or Teacher: Kids in the Game
    Ages/Days: Monday: K - 2nd (3:30 - 4:30pm), 3rd - 4th (4:30 - 5:30pm)
    Spring Semester Price: $515 ($30 off before Jan 5)
  • Pickleball

    Pickleball is a paddle sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton & ping-pong. Pickleball is fun, social and friendly! The rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners to learn, but can develop into a fast-paced, competitive game.

    Organization or Teacher: Kids in the Game
    Ages/Days: Friday: K - 2nd (3:30 - 4:30pm), 3rd - 4th (4:30 - 5:30pm)
    Spring Semester Price: $630 ($30 off before Jan 5)
  • Spark Art

    Since 2015, we have created an incredible and innovative programs combining creativity through art, yoga and meditation. Taught by a Teaching Artist, students will make art in different mediums learn art history while also incorporating mindfulness into all our lessons.

    Organization or Teacher: SPARK
    Ages/Days: Monday: K - 2nd (3:30 - 4:30pm), 3rd - 5th (4:30 - 5:30pm)
    Spring Semester Price: $565 ($30 off before Jan 5)

A 10% sibling discount is applied for all siblings after the first when 2 or more children within the same family are registered for the same type of class. They can be in different sections of the class, but must take part in the same activity to receive the discount. As there are different vendors providing classes, discounts are not able to be shared across the program.

Example of discount: A brother in Kindergarten Basketball and a sister in 3rd grade Basketball will receive the sibling discount.
Example of no discount: A brother in Kindergarten Basketball and a sister in 3rd grade STEM will NOT receive the sibling discount, as they are enrolled in different activities.

To receive the sibling discount: A 10% sibling discount is applied for all siblings after the first when 2 or more children within the same family are registered for the same enrichment class. The sibling discount difference will be refunded after the first few weeks of program.

Within the first two full weeks of Enrichment classes, if you are not 100% satisfied with your class purchase, you may transfer your child into another class. Fees may apply due to varied class costs. No refunds will be given after the second full week of Enrichment classes. There are no refunds or discounts for being absent due to sickness, vacation, inclement weather, other programming, or any other reason including moving, transferring, unexpected circumstances, etc.

During class, it is asked that parents, guardians, siblings, and other friends and family remain outside the school/classroom unless otherwise instructed by the teacher of the class. While it is always a pleasure to see everyone, the excitement can distract the students and divert attention from the instructor.

Full Program

Program Dates

September 16th - June, 2025

Program Details

Days/Time: Monday – Friday 3:00 – 5:30pm

Grades: K – 8th

Care is included until 5:30pm.

Prices:

5 days per week $400/month
3 days per week $300/month
1 day per week $125/month

Activities Included

  • Sports and Fitness Games
  • Creative Club (Art)
  • Dance & Movement
  • Discover Club (STEM)
  • Special Events
  • Homework Help (if applicable)

10/4, 10/14, 11/8, 11/27-11/29, 12/23-1/3, 1/20, 2/7, 2/17, 3/17-3/28, 4/18-4/21, 5/2, 5/26, 6/13

You are able to change the number of days you need care for in the full program throughout the year. We ask that you please make these changes at least 3-5 days prior to the upcoming month that you are requesting the change.

Registration

Program options can be cancelled or changed, with no penalty, up to 7 days before the program start date (1st of the month).
Cancellation or change of program option within 7 days of the program start date will result in an 85% refund.
No refunds will be issued after the program start date.
There are no refunds or discounts for being absent due to sickness, vacation, school closure, inclement weather, other programming, or any other reason including moving, transferring, unexpected circumstances, expulsion from the program, etc.
Picking up after the program end time will result in a $30 late fee per child for every 15 minutes. As we are only permitted in the building until that time, it is extremely important that all participants are picked up by this time.

A 10% discount will apply to all children after the 1st. This will be applied automatically.

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