Afterschool

On-Site Programs 2026-2027

Click the links below for more information, and keep reading for our complete offerings.

Daily On-site Programs

These programs offer up to five-days-a-week after-school care. See our FAQ.

Kids Orbit

We are warm and welcoming, providing children with a family-like atmosphere for their after school hours. We offer the kind of flexibility that our families need. We supervise homework and offer a variety of enrichment activities ranging from yoga and sports to art, music and drama. We sit quietly and read and draw. We play board games with our friends. We laugh and have a lot of fun.

Flexible daily, weekly and annual enrollment options.

Financial assistance for those who qualify. Contact ps130parksideafterschool@gmail.com.

• Grades: Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, & 5th

• Program Dates: September 16, 2024 – June 20, 2025

• Hours of Operation: 2:45pm – 5:45pm (pick-up anytime before 5:45pm)

• Registration link: https://www.kidsorbit.org/register

University Settlement

After school program offers a range of enriching experiences, offered free of cost to families. From arts to literacy, from STEM to Social Emotional Learning, University Settlement builds a platform where children can be their best, both in and out of school.

Registration will be ongoing; therefore, application submission does not guarantee acceptance. Please wait for a direct email from Steven with next steps before assuming your child(ren) has been accepted. Please ensure you have included your email in the application for easy access to communicating with you.

Registration info coming soon. Even previously registered families MUST reapply for new school year.  Registration from last year does not carry over.

• Go to https://discoverdycd.dycdconnect.nyc/program-public

• Search for “PS 130”.

• Click “Add to list” next to “COMPASS Elementary: P.S. 130 The Parkside”

• You must create a login and profile for your child(ren) so you can submit your application.

• Grades: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th

• Contact: Steven Brunson / sbrunson@universitysettlement.org

• Website: https://www.universitysettlement.org/

On-Site Enrichment Programs

These clubs & enrichment programs meet after school, but do not meet every day and may have limited hours. Chess with Impact Coaching Network is fee-based. The others have no fee.

Band

Students learn wind and percussion instruments in a group setting.

• NO Fee required 

• Grades:

  • 4th & 5th grade only

  • 4th grade Tuesdays 3–4:30pm – beginning in January 2026

  • 5th grade Thursdays 3–4:30pm

• Contact: Mr. Arnold - jarnold@ps130brooklyn.com

Camera Club

5th graders learn basics of photography with Thomas Newberger and Mr. Stegman

• NO Fee required 

• Grades: 5th grade, Tuesdays & Wednesday – starting October 1

• Contact: Mr. Thomas - tnewberger@ps130brooklyn.com

Chess with Impact Coaching Network

From complete beginners to advancing tournament players, the chess program’s goal is that all PS 130 players can experience both the joy & significant social/educational benefits of learning and playing chess. Our PS 130 Team will prepare for Local, City, State & National Competitions. The program is conducted Onsite at PS 130 Lower & Upper Schools.

• Fee required? Yes

• Grades:  Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th

• Program dates: starting September 16, 2024

• Hours of Operation: Monday, Thursday and/or Friday from 2:45-5:00pm with optional late pick-up until 6:00pm

• Financial assistance available.

• Contact: Alexis at ps130chessclub@gmail.com\

• Registration: https://impactcoachingnetwork.org/ps130chess

(Impact Coaching Network is affiliated with the P.S. 130 PTA. All other programs are independent of the P.S. 130 PTA.)

Girls on the Run

Inspire girls to build confidence and other important life skills through dynamic, interactive lessons and physical activity.

• NO Fee required

• Grades: 3rd, 4th, and 5th

• Based at: P.S. 130 Upper School

• Contact: Ms. Theresa will have more info in Mid/End of September

• Website: https://www.girlsontherun.org/

Bonjour! (Fall 2026 only)

Bustling with creative energy, Bonjour After School is a motivating space for active kids to immerse themselves in Spanish! Leveled, small-group instruction is for beginning to bilingual learners in PK–5th Grade. The Full Program is 3 classes that are designed to work together:

- Language Workshop builds vocabulary, grammar, and speaking skills.

- Fluency Intensive is laser-focused on speaking – building muscle memory and retention.

- Creative Studio maximizes authentic language practice through hands-on activities: Science, art, crafts, movement, games, and more!

• Fee required? Yes

• Grades: 3rd, 4th, and 5th

• Based at: P.S. 130 Upper School

• Contact: afterschool@bonjourny.com

• Website: https://bonjourny.com/after-school/

Hook & Eye Theater (Spring 2027 only)

Hook & Eye Theater makes new plays knit from a collage of impossible-to-imagine things fastened together to jostle the past, query our now, and tease the everyday.

• Fee required? Yes

• Grades: 3rd, 4th, and 5th

• Based at: 160 Schermerhorn St, Brooklyn, NY 11201

• Contact: hookandeyetheater@gmail.com

• Website: https://www.hookandeyetheater.com/ps130

The Craft Salon: On-Site

The Craft Salon is a multi-disciplinary arts and crafts studio.

• Fee required? Yes

• Grades: Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd

• Based at: 1101 Church Ave First Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11218

• Contact: Dari@thecraftsalonstudio.com

• Website: https://thecraftsalonstudio.com/

Off-site Programs that Pick Up From P.S. 130

These programs will pick up your child after school but may not meet every day and may have limited hours. These programs operate independently of the school. Contact the programs for registration information.

360Flow

Karate & Breaking class.

• Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th

• Based at: 338 E5th St

• Contact: John Wilmar Vinuya III – 360flowstudio@gmail.com / (917) 238-3749

Alden Moves Dance Theater

After school dance classes.

• Grades: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th

• Based at: 1203 Church Avenue.

• Contact: Alden LaPaglia – aldenmovesbk@gmail.com / (347) 365-6713

• Website: www.aldenmovesbk.com

• *Scholarships available

Barking Cat Studio

Art workshops in an upbeat, creative environment.

• Grades: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th

• Based at: 219 Greenwood Avenue.

• Contact: Karen Merbaum – karen@barkingcatstudio.net / (718) 686-1132

• Website: www.barkingcatstudio.net

Brooklyn Acting Lab

Theater and improv.

• Grades: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th

• Based at: 56 Windsor Place

• Contact: Kristen Lynch – kristen@brooklynactinglab.org / (718) 238-8383

• Website: brooklynactinglab.org

Brooklyn Arts Exchange (BAX)

Music, Movement, Dance, and Theater Programs

• Grades: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th

• Based at: 421 5th Ave in Park Slope

• Contact: 718-832-0018 or ashley@bax.org or aviya@bax.org

• Website: https://bax.org

• *Scholarships available

Brooklyn Bricks

LEGO workshops

• Grades: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th

• Based at: Church of the Holy Apostles – 612 Greenwood Ave

• Contact: Eleanor at rodgers_eleanor@hotmail.com or (347) 403-3798

• Website: https://brooklynbricks.com/

Brooklyn Game Lab

More than just games: unplugged play encouraging critical thinking, literacy skills, problem solving, emotional intelligence, and fun!

• Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th

• Based at: 479 7th Ave. – Classes indoors, outdoors at Prospect Park and virtual

• Contact: frontdesk@brooklyngamelab.com / (718) 788-1122

• Website: https://brooklyngamelab.com/

Casa Lu Art Space

An extensive art, cooking, and Spanish program for elementary school-aged students

• Grades: 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grades

• Based at: 146 16th St

• Contact: Luciana Toyos Gambarino at airelucecita@gmail.com / (917) 306-9607

• Website: www.casaluartspace.com

• *Pricing and schedule flexible if needed

Craft Salon

A Creative Space for All.

• Grades: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th

• Based at: 325 Church Ave.

• Contact: dari@thecraftsalonstudio.com / (917) 324-8290

• Website: https://thecraftsalonstudio.com/

Ezra Guitar

Music, Movement, Dance, and Theater Programs

• Grades: Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th

• Based at: 785 Coney Island Ave (at Cortelyou Ave.)

• Contact: Sarah 718-434-2103 or info@ezraguitar.com

• Website: https://www.ezraguitar.com

Flatbush Community Theater / Flatbush Theater Project

Theater program

• Grades: 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th

• Based at: Flatbush Tompkins Congregational Church – 424 E 19th St

• Contact: fdctheater@gmail.com

• Website: https://www.flatbushtheaterproject.com/enrollment

• *Scholarships available

Kodely

NEW FOR FALL 2026-27

Mini-Chefs: (Wednesdays) Hands-on cooking + food science every Wednesday. Kids build knife skills, kitchen confidence, and their own printed Recipe Book by semester end. Chef hat + apron included.

Storybook Studio: (Thursdays) Weekly storytelling + illustration club. Kids write, illustrate, and bind their own hardcover Story Journal by semester end. Journal + graduation anthology included."

• Grades: Pre-K, K, 1st, and 2nd

• Based at: 612 Greenwood Avenue

• Contact: 13narayan@gmail.com

• Website: https://www.hisawyer.com/providers/kodely/293754-ps-130-the-parkside

Koko NYC

Reuse, Rebuild, Reimagine

• Grades: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th

• Based at: Various indoor and outdoor locations

• Contact: info@kokonyc.org / (347) 623-3964

• Website: https://kokonyc.org/

• *Scholarships Available

Mindful Sports

Engaging creative play, athletics, and mindfulness training help children have fun, stay safe, and learn the foundation of valuable social and emotional skills

• Grades: Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th

• Based at: Indoors at 461 6th St and outdoors at Prospect Park

• Contact: contact@mindful-sports.com

• Website: https://mindful-sports.com/

• *Scholarships available

One World Project

Spanish immersion program including art, music, and culture.

• Grades: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th

• Based at: 302 Vanderbilt St

• Contact: mmorales@oneworldproject.org / (646) 320-7225

• Website: www.oneworldproject.org

• *Scholarships available

Rosebud Art Studio

Neighborhood art school in Ditmas Park. It is run by practicing artists who are also art educators.

• Grades: Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th

• Based at: 777 Coney Island Avenue

• Contact: rosebudartstudio777@gmail.com

• Website: https://rosebudartstudio.net/afterschool-programs/#my-after-school-at-rosebud-art-studio

• *Scholarships Available

The Ephyras

Brooklyn based dance/acting/voice/hip hop/ballet/modern studio

• Grades: Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th

• Based at: 400 3rd Avenue, Suite 2

• Contact: theephyras@creaturespace.nyc

• Website: https://www.theephyras.nyc/

• *Scholarships Available

Tiny Scientist

Kids will be conducting experiments, learning new concepts, discussing observations with friends, analyzing data, making a mess and learning just how much fun science can be!

• Grades: Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th

• Based at: 1624 8th Ave

• Contact: info@thetinyscientist.com / (718) 832-8400

• Website: http://www.thetinyscientist.com/

• *Scholarships Available

Trailblazers

6 week outdoor program based in Prospect Park. Art and nature education program.

• Grades: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th

• Based at: Program is based in Prospect Park

• Contact: Garrett - schoolprograms@trailblazers.org

• Website: http://www.trailblazers.org

• *Sliding Scale Fee