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
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.
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
Offsite Programs that Pick Up from PS 56
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
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.
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
