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After School Programs

PS 56 offers a mix of onsite after school programming, led by staff and local organizations within the building, and partners with a number of programs who pick-up from the school and provide offsite programming at a range of locations. All options are listed below.

 

Parents are encouraged to share new programming ideas and suggestions with the PTA board: afterschoolprograms@ps56k.org

Onsite Programs at PS 56

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Trailblazers

Monday-Friday, Monday/Tuesday or Thursday/Friday

2:30-5:45pm

Pre-K through 5th

9/18 - 6/21

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PS 56 After School

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Dismissal until 4:30pm, Extended care available until 6pm

All Grades
Winter Session: 1/3 - 3/28

Students can choose from a variety of onsite activities, including art, chess, photography, parkour, theater, and more. Class offerings vary by day and grade. Free academic prep for grades 3-5 is also available. Visit registration link below for full programming list, prices, and availability.

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The Anselmo Academy of Music / Piano

Mondays
Group 1: Grades K-1, 2:40pm (30 - 60 min class)
Group 2: Grades 2-5 (Trailblazers students only, instructor will 

pick students up and return to Trailblazers program)

9/18 - 12/11

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Girl Scouts

Mondays

2:30 - 4:00pm 

Pre-K through 5th

Our troops are:​​

  • 2125 - Daisies (Grade K, 1)

  • 2843 - Brownies (Grades 2, 3)

  • 2246 - Juniors (Grades 4, 5)

Register online, or contact Troop Leader Ms. Natalie Johnson at 347-661-8929.  Registration fee $25

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Soccer Shots

Mondays

2:40 - 3:25pm 

Pre-K + K

1/8 - 3/11

Tuesdays

2:40 - 3:25pm 

1st + 2nd grade

1/9 - 3/12

Offsite Programs that Pick Up from PS 56

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Robotic S.T.E.A.M.

Monday-Friday

2:30 - 5:30pm

Ages 4 and up

1/8 - 3/29

Brooklyn Center for the Arts

Monday - Friday

2:30 - 6:00pm

Pre-K through 5th

Rolling open admission throughout the year. For more information, contact Brooklyncfa@gmail.com

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Brooklyn Doodles

Monday - Friday

2:30 - 5:30pm

Ages 3 - 5

1/2 - 3/28

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Sweat F.C.

Fridays
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Age 5+

Starts 1/5

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NYC Girls S.C.

Mondays

3:00 - 4:30pm
Ages 5+

9/11 - 11/13

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Brooklyn Music School

Monday - Thursday

2:40 - 4:30pm

Ages 5 - 11

9/7 - 1/25

Art Shack

Thursdays

1/8 - 6/14

3:00 - 5:00pm

Ages 5-9 or 10 -14

Winter Session Registration Opens Monday 11/20 at 2pm

Email Dini Dixon at dini@artshackbrooklyn.org with questions.

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Broken Bones Skate Club

Mondays & Wednesdays

2:30-5:30pm 

1/8 - 6/24 or 1/3 - 6/12

Transport via bus to local skatepark, then back to school for 5:30pm pickup

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Police Athletic League

Monday - Friday
9/18 - 6/14

2:30 - 6:30pm
Grades K-5th

To register, e-mail wynn@palnyc.net or call 718-789-1497

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Gymstars

Monday & Thursday

2:40 - 4:15pm/5:30pm

12 weeks from 1/8 - 3/28
Ages 4-10

Classes held at Greene Hill School (39 Adelphi St)

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