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
Spring Session: 4/3 - 6/21
Students can choose from a variety of onsite activities, including art, chess, photography, soccer, theater, and more. Class offerings vary by day and grade. 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)
4/15 - 6/10
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