Arts...
Art Around the World: With Private Picassos
Private Picassos brings the best of the art studio directly to you. We believe that everyone is an artist and can create beautiful, interesting artwork when given the correct tools. Young artists will travel around the world on an artistic journey, exploring 2 and 3-D multi-cultural art activities, including Mexican frescos, Japanese scroll paintings, and American quilt creation.
Pre-K, K, and 1st Grade (Thursday 3:15-4:15pm) Room G-17 $150
New! Tap Dance: With Ms. Kasimow
This class will introduce students to basic and intermediate Tap Dance
techniques. Students will establish coordination by executing rhythms
and movements linked to sound. Students will learn how to move
rhythmically to music. There will be a grand performance at the end of the session. This class is open to both male and female students.
Grades 1-5 (Tuesdays 4:00-5:00pm) Room G-5 $150
Hip Hop Dance: With Ms. Cathy Richards
Jon the Hip Hop Dance class where students learn, have fun, and add their own style to the class. We build confidence by friendly, in class competition, and motivation to do better. Continuously changing, Hip Hop dance allows students to dance with a unique personal style. There will be a grand performance at the end of the session.
Grades 1-2 (Monday 3:15-415pm) Auditorium $150
Grades 3-5 (Monday 4:15-5:15pm) Auditorium $150
Ballet Dance: With Ms. Cathy Richards
This class will introduce students to basic ballet technique. They will learn proper body placement, leaps, turns, and jumps. Students will learn how to move rhythmically to various musical genres with choreographed dances. There will be a grand performance at the end of the session.
Pre-K, K (Thursday 3:00-4:00pm) Auditorium $150
Grades 1-5 (Thursday 4:00-5:00pm) Auditorium $150
Photography: With Mr. Gamble
“Brooklyn Marvels”: An introduction to Photography portraying sites of Brooklyn, “elements of art,” and fundamentals of the photographic process in color. Students will complete final prints portraying their perspective on various Brooklyn historical locations such as Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn Museum, Prospect Park, etc. Students will photograph, process, and print their own images and make them come to life—visually. A digital camera is required. This class meets for 90 minutes each week.
Grades 1-5 (Monday 3:15-5:00pm) Room 208 $180
Drama: With Mrs. Williams
Builds Confidence, Encourages Team Work & FUN!!! Children will explore their imagination and learn how to communicate their ideas through telling stories, improvisation and by portraying characters. Students will have the opportunity to perform a fictional role in our own stage production at the end of the workshop.
Grades 1-5 (Wednesday 4:00-5:00pm) Auditorium $150
Singing: With Mr. Jones of Young Voices Big Sounds
Members learn about vocal technique, rhythm, melody, and harmony while practicing and performing as the dynamic “PS 11 Young Voices Chorus.” Our goal is to develop strong singers who perform fearlessly and joyfully alongside their peers. We sing songs that are a mix of new and old, from pop songs to classic R&B hits. This semester 1st through 5th grade students will work together to write and record an original song, which we’ll share with families at the end-of-year concert.
Pre-K, K (Tuesday 3:00-4:00pm) Auditorium $150
Grades 1-5 (Tuesday 4:00-5:00pm) Auditorium $150
Musical Instrument Instruction
All of our instrument instruction will be offered between 3:00-5:00pm in small groups of 3-5 students or private sessions (guitar only). Classes are open to all age groups and grades at PS 11. Students waiting for their scheduled class will be supervised by an adult from PS 11 After School Enrichment Program and can do homework, create artwork and have a snack while waiting for their class to begin. **Please note: The length of the lesson time will depend on the number of students in each group. **Parents of registered students will be notified of the exact time slot of their child’s lesson no later than the 2nd week of classes. **
Piano: With Mr. Oleg of Piano School of NYC
Our Small Group Philosophy creates a comfortable and fun environment for young students to become curious about Music through the Piano! Children learn age-appropriate Music & Piano skills such as introduction to Piano, listening, singing, clapping, note reading & writing, Music Theory, Music History and more. We offer all participating students an opportunity to perform in our annual Spring Recitals at Jazz at Lincoln Center!
Tuesday or Wednesday Between 3:00 and 5:00** Room G-17 $200
Guitar: With Mr. Oleg
Sign your child up for private guitar lessons with Mr. Oleg, Piano School of NYC’s talented instructor. Each one-on-one lesson will last 20 minutes, during which time your child will learn to play chords and simple songs with proper guitar technique. Instrument is provided for in class instruction. It is recommended that families acquire a guitar for practice at home. Beginner sessions are 20 minutes at $25 each session.
Monday Between 3:00 and 5:00** Room G-36 $300
Thursday Between 3:00 and 5:00** Room G-36 $300
Intellect...
New! Junior First Lego League: With Ms. Tommaselli
Beginning Robotics. If your child likes building and exploring, then this is the right class! Students will learn about the exciting fields of engineering and technology while embracing their natural curiosity. The class introduces challenges to be solved by imagination, critical thinking, and research. Students work with LEGO elements and moving parts while learning team building and presentation skills. This class meets for 90 minutes each week.
Grades 1-5 (Monday 3:30-5:00pm) Room 317 $180
Chess: With Mr. Wright of Learning Through Chess
Through chess, children develop fundamental lessons of life. Enlighten concentration, logical thought, foresight and planning, pattern recognition as well as developing creative solutions. This class teaches self-discipline and taking responsibility through the game of Chess. Come learn to strategically maneuver knights, rooks, kings, queens and CONQUER!
Pre-K, K (Wednesday 3:00-4:00pm) Room G-15 $150
Grades 1-5 (Wednesday 4:00-5:00pm) Room G-15 $150
Spanish Language: With Brooklyn Beanstalk
This program is designed as a full linguistic learning experience using visual and physical cues to help children understand. For this cycle, the theme will center around "The world through shapes, colors, and movement: Square, Round, and Around." Students will integrate generic vocabulary through circle time, greetings, songs, rhymes, etc. and will explore new themes through book reading, movement activities, etc.
Pre-K, K (Monday 3:15-4:15pm) Room G-17 $150
Hands On Science Adventures: With Ms. Villegas
It’s where all “I wonder...” questions are answered. We will encourage the sciences in your child by sparking their imagination. The students will conduct cool and exciting experiments, explorations in the garden, and discovery of cool animal facts while observing animal behavior. This is the place to encourage your child’s curiosity while enforcing scientific concepts.
Pre-K, K (Monday 3:00-4:00pm) Room G-6 $150
Grades 1-5 (Tuesdays 4:00-5:00pm) Room G-6 $150
Athletics...
New! Martial Arts: With World Martial Arts Center
Your children are your greatest treasure and we understand that. In our classes, we strive to teach children confidence, belief in themselves, and a positive attitude that will help them to live a healthy and fulfilling life. In our ever-increasingly competitive world, the skills learned in martial arts are invaluable in helping your child achieve their absolute best at school, home, and in life. Our children's martial arts program specializes in the art and science of personal success and achievement. Students will learn Martial Arts while getting fit and most importantly, having fun!
Pre-K, K (Tuesday 3:00-4:0pm) Room G-5 $160
Grades 1-2 (Wednesday 3:00-4:00pm) Room G-5 $160
Grades 3-5 (Wednesday 4:00-5:00pm) Room G-5 $160
Yoga: With Mrs. Beth Tiegs
Yoga means union, relating to the connection of the body and the mind. Practicing both physical poses with breath exercises and meditation helps create a balance between the body and mind, offering strength, flexibility and well-being. Yoga for children offers kids long-term benefits while having fun and learning about their bodies. In our classes, we will set our imaginations wild and explore yoga through storytelling, games, songs, animating poses, and guided relaxation.
Pre-K, K (Thursday 3:00-4:00pm) Room G-5 $150
Grades 1-5 (Thursday 4:00-5:00pm) Room G-5 $150
Tennis: With Coach Lenny of Jr. Tennis Clinic
Dedicated to providing quality tennis instruction to culturally diverse, inner-city youth as a tool that supports and enhances their personal growth, physical health and academic achievement. Structured tennis instruction is an excellent vehicle for building character, developing discipline, and promoting physical fitness and mental alertness.
Grades K, 1 (Tuesday 3:00-4:00pm) Gym $150
Grades 2-5 (Tuesday 4:00-5:00pm) Gym $150
Soccer: With Super Soccer Stars!!!
Our curriculum is specifically designed to improve the players’ balance and coordination, skill development and positional awareness. Our coaches will work with each child to improve their ball familiarity, their understanding of basic teamwork principals while instilling a love for the world’s most popular sport!
Pre-K, K (Thursday 3:00-4:00pm) Gym $160
Grades 1-5 (Thursday 4:00-5:00pm) Gym $160
Registration Fee
There will be a $10 non-refundable registration fee required to enroll.
Scholarships
The PTA awards a limited number of need based partial and full scholarships to families interested in after school workshops on a first come first served basis. If you are interested in applying for a scholarship, please follow the directions when registering online. You will be notified if you do not qualify and if you have to submit payment. These payments must be submitted on or before September 23rd to maintain space in the workshops. Financial need will be determined by school lunch status. In order to maintain confidentiality, only school personnel will assist in determining those eligible for scholarships. Limit One Scholarship per child per cycle.
**NOTE: It is recommended that Scholarship Applicants register early. Scholarship Applicants are also required to pay the $10 non-refundable registration fee to participate in Workshops.
Tuition Payment Policy
Registration is not confirmed until payment is received. Failure to make payment 48 hours after enrollment will forfeit your slot in the class roster. All classes must be paid for prior to the start of classes.
Refund Policy
Refunds will be granted using the following guidelines:
100% refund of tuition prior to the start of classes
75% refund of tuition during the first week of class
50% refund of tuition during the second week of class
No refunds will be granted after the second week of class.
Snacks & Activities
Students waiting for their scheduled class or session to begin will be
supervised by adults from PS 11's After School Enrichment Program and
can do homework, create artwork and have a snack while waiting for their
class to begin.
*Disclaimers: The PS11 PTA has the right to cancel a workshop if it does not reach the minimum enrollment. The After School Enrichment Director will notify you before classes begin if you applied for a workshop that has been canceled. You will have the option of choosing an available slot in another workshop or receiving a refund.
