After-School Programs

Our Parent Coordinator, Jocelyn, maintains information year-to-year regarding After-School Program options that may be of interest to families. These program providers pick up Earth School students from school and bring them to the after-school site. 

In most cases, program providers open up their registration at the end of the summer. Some of the programs are first-come, first-serve. Some programs may fill up and maintain waitlists. 

If the programs below do not have availability for your child(ren), please reach out to Jocelyn (jocelyn@theearthschool.org), and she is happy to assist you in finding additional options.

24-25 School Year Programs: 

Below is a list of after-school programs our that have served our families in recent years. Check back for more detailed information on each program as they firm up their plans for the 24-25 School Year. 

Great for PreK-5th Grade: Green Apple Kids

(An independent program that operates on-site at The Earth School)

Enrolling Pre-Kindergarten through 5th Grade. Pre-K families and returning students are guaranteed enrollment upon completion of the survey and Greek Apple Kids (GAK) application. 

The GAK program provides Fine Arts, Chess, light Cooking, Dance, and Martial Arts. They offer full or partial scholarships to qualifying families.

Cost: See GAK website for more information. 

Programming Days: Monday – Friday

For families interested in GAK please complete this quick survey

Great for Kinder-5th Grade: 14th Street Y 

(1st Ave and 14th Street)

Accepting students in Kinder through 5th grade

After School includes homework help, a healthy snack, and classes centering on movement, the arts, and intellectual discovery. For more information, visit the 14th Street Y website.

Contact: Cat Kenny, ckenny@14streety.org

Cost: See website for more information

Programming Days: Monday – Friday

To sign up click here. 

Great for 1st-5th Grade: Sixth Street Youth Program (SSYP)

(6th street between Ave B & C, a few feet from The Earth School building)

Arts•Gardening•Climate Justice•Community | Sixth Street Youth Program (SSYP) is a dynamic after school program located at Sixth Street Community Center. Just half a block from the Earth School, SSYP offers New York City youth (ages 6-11, grades 1-5) quality after school workshops in a community-oriented class setting. With a daily enrollment cap of 25 students per day and an average staff to student ratio of 1:6, each child receives thoughtful guidance and support that is needed to foster their individual and creative growth. 

SSYP is committed to providing youth with the foundations of developing a strong sense of community, expressive creative skills, mindfulness, and social and environmental awareness and activism. They boast a unique curriculum that uses the arts as a vehicle for kids to learn about urban sustainability, climate justice and issues that affect our local community. Their mission is to cultivate a warm and inclusive atmosphere that honors each student’s unique strengths.

Contact: youth@sixthstreetcenter.org 

Cost: Fees are a sliding scale based on household income. Contact for questions or to enroll.  

For more information, visit the Sixth Street Youth Program website.

Great for Kinder-5th Grade: Henry Street Settlement Boys and Girls Republic (BGR) 

(888 E 6th Street) 

Accepting students in Kinder through 5th grade

Applications are available online only.

Contact: Melissa DeJesus, MDejesus@henrystreet.org 

Cost: Free

Programming Days: Monday – Friday

For more information, visit the Henry Street Settlement website.

Great for Kinder-5th Grade: Henry Street Settlement Cornerstone

(80 Ave D) 

Accepting students in Kinder through 5th grade 

Applications are available online only.

Contact: LeAnn Serrano, LSerrano@henrystreet.org

Cost: Free

Programming Days: Monday – Friday

For more information, visit the Henry Street Settlement website.

Great for Kindergarten to 5th Grade: Graffiti Kids

(Graffiti Church, 205 E. 7th Street, Between Ave B & C)

Accepting students from Kinder through 5th grade

Contact: Melissa Reyes, Director of Children's Ministry (347) 465-4496 Mel@graffitichurch.org

Cost: waiting for updated information

Programming Days: Monday – Thursday

For more information, visit the Graffiti Kids website.