PS 333M

Manhattan School for Children

Overview and Instructions

We’re looking forward to continuing our partnership with PS 333M to provide After-school & Enrichment programming for the 2024-2025 school year.

At PS 333M, 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, 2:40-5:30 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.

Program Details

Full Program

Our full after-school program combines a range of activities including:

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

Grades: K – 5th
Days: Monday –  Friday
Time: 2:40pm – 5:30pm

Prices:

5 days a week $425/month
4 days a week $375/month
3 days a week $320/month
2 days a week $255/month
1 day a week $195/month
Drop ins $45/day

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.

Enrichment Program

1st Semester

Program Dates: September 16th, 2024 – January 24th, 2025
Grades: K – 5th
Days: Monday –  Friday
Time:
Care included from 2:40pm – 5:15pm*
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 5:15pm. 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. You are able to pick up right after their class, or as late as 5:15pm.

Classes run for 15-18 sessions each throughout the semester.

What to bring

Snack
Water Bottle
What to Wear: Comfortable Clothing

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Registration

Program Dates

Full Program:
September 9th, 2024 - June, 2025

Fall Enrichment:
September 16th, 2024 - January 24th, 2025

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Location

154 W 93rd St, New York, NY 10025

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Modifications and Cancellations
  • 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 a 50% 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.
Discounts
  • A 10% discount will apply to all children after the 1st. This will be applied automatically.

Modifications and Cancellations
  • 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, expulsion from the program, etc.
  • Special circumstances may allow for credits to be used for the following school semester.
Discounts
  • A 10% Sibling Discount will be applied to additional children after the first, if registered for the same activity.
  • Pro-rate options can be made available if interested in registering after the midpoint of the semester, pending space availability.
Payment Processing
  • Full payment will be required at the start of the semester to reserve a spot in a class.

When signing up for Enrichment, after-school care is included until 5pm on the day the child is registered for the Enrichment class. If your child’s Enrichment class ends earlier than 5pm, it is not required he/she stay until that time. You’re welcome to pick up any time after the class ends. Pick-up available any time until 5:15pm at no extra cost.

Children in the Enrichment Program will have the option to participate in the KING+ program which provides additional care until 5:45pm. Students in the KING+ will be charged a flat fee of $20/day.

Between dismissal and when their class starts, students will have homework help (if applicable), eat snack, and take part in supervised activities with their Kids in the Game coaches.

First Semester: 10/3, 10/4, 10/14, 11/1, 11/5, 11/7, 11/11, 11/28, 11/29, 12/24, 12/25, 12/26, 12/27, 12/30, 1/1, 1/20

Enrichment Fall Semester: January 29th - February 2nd

You are able to change the number of days you need care for in the full program throughout the year.

Program Descriptions

  • Animation Explorers

    Our creatineers learn lots of new STEM skills to help them create, design, and bring their own stories to life! Each week students will work on a different activity designed specifically for these young stop-animation film makers! Students will explore storytelling, drawing, 3-D sculpting, and design! This course was uniquely designed for our young creatineers to ensure the lessons are fun and age-appropriate while also learning animation skills! Wait until you see what our youngest Creatineers make

    Organization or Teacher: Creatineers (powered by Academy of Animated Art)

    Ages/Days: Monday: K - 2nd (3:00 - 4:00pm)

    Price: $720

  • Animation Innovators

    Students learn and develop skills in storytelling, design, sculpture, lighting, planning, storyboarding, and production. Our hands-on animation activities make it easy for our Creatineers to learn the stop-animation concepts and techniques and apply them to their own film! Students will have the opportunity to  explore various careers in art, technology, math and engineering. Creatineers will make their own stop-animation films and you will be blown away by what these young filmmakers can create!

    Organization or Teacher: Creatineers (powered by Academy of Animated Art)

    Ages/Days: Monday: 3rd-5th (4:00 - 5:00pm)

    Price: $720

  • Basketball

    “King Hoops” – In our classes we will learn the foundational skills of basketball! We will teach them stationary ball handling drills to get them more comfortable with the ball, how to properly hold and shoot a basketball, and play small sided games to start re-enforcing our skills. The classes are taught in a non-competitive environment where the focus is learning, having fun, and becoming better athletes.

    Organization or Teacher: Kids in the Game

    Ages/Days: Tuesday: K - 2nd (3:00 - 4:00pm), 3rd - 5th (4:00 - 5:00pm)

    Price: $670

  • 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 3:00-4:00pm, 3rd - 5th 4:00-5:00pm )

    Price: $765

  • 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: Wednesday: K - 2nd (3:00 - 4:00pm), 3rd - 5th (4:00 - 5:00pm)

    Price: $715

  • 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: Thursday: K - 2nd (3:00 - 4:00pm), 3rd - 5th (4:00 - 5:00pm)

    Price: $720

  • Flag Football

    Flag football is a team sport like tackle football but with the use of flags to avoid contact. Youth flag football gives children the option to play football with the same fitness and competitive benefits of tackle football, but with less risk of injury.

    Organization or Teacher: KING

    Ages/Days: Friday: K - 2nd (3:00 - 4:00pm), 3rd - 5th (4:00 - 5:00pm)

    Price: $630

  • Karate

    Karate lies in the heart, not the hands. We believe Karate is not for fighting, but rather for character development. Physical fitness is a primary focus, followed by detailed subject matter to stimulate the mind. We work on our feelings and behaviors as they power our strong Karate Spirit. Our class aims to build fearless and compassionate students and equip them with tools that they can use outside of the classroom. Of course, students will learn to defend themselves physically, but more importantly they will learn to defend themselves emotionally as well. Students will learn the history of the art, basic self-defense, anti-bullying techniques, how to stop attacks, and more. We strive to make classes fun and jam-packed with a combination of both serious and playful activities.

    Organization or Teacher: Roy Kamen

    Ages/Days: Thursday: 1st - 2nd (3:00 - 4:00pm), 3rd - 5th (4:00 - 5:00pm)

    Price: $720

  • Marine Biology

    Grab a snorkel as we dive into the oceans to learn all about Marine Biology! But beware – there is a hidden world lurking beneath the surface! From coral reefs to sharks that “sleep,” our budding sea scientists explore the unique, the strange, and the perplexing features of underwater life. What do jellyfish eat? How do fish breathe? What are the migration patterns for dolphins? Exciting projects ranging from turtle shell backpacks to octopus sock puppets (socktopus!) keep our mini-Marine Biologists creating and learning.

    Organization or Teacher: Launch

    Ages/Days: Wednesday: K - 2nd (3:00 - 4:00pm)

    Price: $815

  • Pickleball/Tennis

    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 (3:00 - 4:00pm), 3rd - 5th (4:00 - 5:00pm)

    Price: $630

  • Pop Star & Movement

    Welcome to the vibrant world of Musical Theater, Pop Music, and Movement! This dynamic class is designed to ignite a passion for performance while exploring the intersection of music, storytelling, and movement. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just starting your artistic journey, this class offers a supportive environment where creativity flourishes and talents shine.

    In this course, students will embark on an exhilarating journey through the realms of musical theater, pop music, and expressive movement. Through a combination of theory, practical exercises, and hands-on experience, participants will develop a comprehensive understanding of musical theater fundamentals, pop music dynamics, and expressive movement techniques.

    Organization or Teacher: Musical Theater

    Ages/Days: Tuesday: K - 2nd (3:00 - 4:00pm), 3rd - 5th (4:00 - 5:00pm)

    Price: $720

  • Rocket Science: Destination Mars!

    Join our flight crew as we blast off to Mars! This exciting camp delves into orbital rockets and how they are fueling our quest to explore other worlds. Mission preparation begins by building miniature launch vehicles and conducting experiments to examine the science behind space travel. Next, we countdown to launch and learn all about the long trip to Mars and its effect on humans. The journey continues with a touchdown on the red planet where we establish a colony, build a rover, and orbit a satellite to explore the Martian landscape. From the basics of Newton’s Laws to solid and liquid propellants, campers learn what it takes to be real rocket scientists! It’s sure to be an experience that’s out of this world!

    Organization or Teacher: Launch

    Ages/Days: Wednesday: 3rd - 5th (4:00 - 5:00pm)

    Price: $815

  • Soccer

    Our main focus is to provide a safe and fun learning environment in which every child is able to leave a better soccer player than they came in. The clinics will be organized in a progression from basic dribbling and passing skills, to more advanced defensive and offensive skills. Your child will have ample opportunities to learn new skills, as well as improve upon their current skills. All participants will learn the importance of teamwork, sportsmanship, and what it means to be a part of KING.

    Organization or Teacher: Kids In the Game

    Ages/Days: Monday: K - 2nd (3:00 - 4:00pm), 3rd - 5th (4:00 - 5:00pm)

    Price: $630

  • 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: Friday: K - 2nd (3:00 - 4:00pm), 3rd - 5th (4:00 - 5:00pm)

    Price: $720

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