
OUR OFFERINGS
A multidisciplinary After-School experience that takes a wholesome approach to youth education
By joining the core strengths of a variety of after-school programs we provide students with a holistic exposure to the most important aspects of their formative years. With STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) and overall wellness education, we engage their creativity and curiosity for learning.
Our program aims to create a healthier community while connecting students through exploratory projects and interactions, including an end-of-program presentation. View our collection of quality, well-vetted partners below!


MONDAYS
Musical Ears aims to introduce kids to the joy of music! Through sonic discovery, they will learn fundamental musical concepts such as harmony, rhythm, ear training, and melody while being introduced to music culture and history. Our students will learn to appreciate music at an early age and enjoy its many benefits (artistic, educational, personal, and social) without the frustration of private music lessons. We learn in an interactive play-based group setting.
Our mission is to cultivate musicianship, arts, and culture in our community starting with our kids.
This is not a series where students master a specific instrument. The program is a progressive series where the kids learn the introductory concepts, listen to music from around the world, and also have special guest talks from some of New York City's leading artists who are also passionate educators.
Directed by Latin Grammy Nominated artist and composer, Mr. Gabriel Chakarji and Afterschool Collective Founder Jessica Sims.
Visit Musical Ears website at: THEMUSICALEARS.ORG


TUESDAYS
Does your little learner love to tinker and create new things, or are they the kind of learner who likes to break things apart to see what’s inside? If so, they’re going to love Snapology’s Foundational Engineering: Machines and Contraptions program! This program gives your student the tools they need to understand mechanical movement and the importance of simple machines. They will see these moving parts up-close as they follow instructions to build various machines and contraptions, then use the models to develop new design ideas, test out physics concepts, and even play games with their partners and classmates. Whether they are the creative-constructive type or prefer the inquisitive-deconstructive way of learning, this program is sure to spark their engineering interests!


WEDNESDAYS
Students interested in technology will create robotic models inspired by real life robotic technologies. Students will learn about gear ratio, sensors, simple machines, and programming as they build alarm devices, earthquake detectors, robotic arms, animals of the world, and much more.


THURSDAYS
As your child learns about different types of art and the periods in which they were created, students will also be interpreting what they see and creating their own artworks with various mediums.
The Afterschool Collective is excited to introduce our project based "Art Standards" for our new creative expression program which provides a detailed look at the goals and expectations set for our program and students. These standards include but aren't limited to:
Introduction to Art
Mixed Media Art
Introduction to Painting
Pattern, Rhythm, Movement, Balance, Unity
Still Life Art
Portraits/Self-Portraits


FRIDAYS
Students are encouraged to move their bodies, nurture a positive mindset, and smile with pride. Kids gain confidence, learn safe, fun & effective ways to practice a healthy lifestyle, cultivate self awareness, enhance communication & social skills, boost their creativity, regulate behavior & manage emotions, build mental agility, and so much more!
