PS 6 · Lillie D. Blake School

After School Programming

After School offers families supplemental programming for grades Pre-K through 5, across STEM, the visual arts, the performing arts, sports, dance, language, debate, music, chess, and more.

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Key Dates

November 17, 2025Zoom Fair
December 2, 2025Registration opens
January 3, 2026Under-enrolled classes close
January 30, 2026Fall semester ends
February 2, 2026Spring semester begins
February 14, 2026Final refund deadline
May 28, 2026Zoom Fair for Fall 2026
June 2, 2026Fall 2026 enrollment opens at 7PM
June 18, 2026Last day of After School
September 10, 2026Fall semester begins
September 24, 2026Last day to drop an After School class
January 7, 2027After School Zoom Fair for Spring 2027
January 29, 2027Last day of fall semester
February 1, 2027First day of spring semester

Essential Information

School Nurse

Nurse Sarah is available daily from 2:30–4:00 PM

Location & Days

All classes at PS 6

K–5: Mon–Fri · Pre-K: Tue–Fri

Follows DOE calendar

Dismissal Times

K–5: 2:30–5:00 PM

Extended pickup until 5:45 (no extra charge)

PreK: 2:30–4:00 PM · No extended day

Pickup Locations

K–5: School Yard (82nd St)

Pre-K: Rotunda Doors (81st St)

Semester Dates

Fall 2025: Sep 4 – Jan 20

Spring 2026: Feb 2 – Jun 18

Snacks

Please send a nut-free snack with your child

Code Of Conduct

https://forms.gle/DLiHLBsDCE9MtrEUA

(Signed by all families attending Afterschool)

Extended Day Waiver

https://forms.gle/8chuj9dvbg9rrVrA8

(Signed by all families attending Afterschool)

Programs

Sports & Movement

Big Apple Sports | Tennis / Strength and Motor Skills
Grades 1-3·Monday
Big Apple Sports | Tennis 2 Advanced
Grades 3-5·Monday
Big Apple Sports | Flag Football and European Handball
Grades 2-5·Monday
Kicks | Run Club (Off-Site | 4PM Pick-Up at 81st and Madison)
Grades 2-5·Monday
Big Apple Sports | Introduction to Co-Ed Youth Sports
Grades K-2·Tuesday
Big Apple Sports | Instructional Soccer League
Grades 3-5·Tuesday
Aurora Skills | Martial Arts
Grades K-2·Tuesday
Big Apple Sports | Pre-K Sports
Grade Pre-K·Wednesday
Big Apple Sports | Basketball Skill Development
Grades 3-5·Wednesday
Big Apple Sports | All-Girls Sports
Grades 2-5·Wednesday
Mohr's Explorers | Adventuring in Central Park (Off-Site | 5PM Pick-Up at 79th and Fifth)
Grades 2-4·Wednesday
Big Apple Sports | Introduction to Co|Ed Youth Sports
Grades K-2·Thursday
Big Apple Sports | Youth Golf
Grades 3-5·Thursday
Kicks | Run Club (Off-Site | 4PM Pick-Up at 81st and Madison)
Grades 2-5·Thursday
Big Apple Sports | Intramural Sports Co-Ed Tournament
Grades 2-5·Friday

Performing Arts

Broadway Bound Kids | Tap / Ballet
Grades K-1·Monday
Broadway Bound Kids | Hip Hop
Grades 2-5·Monday
Broadway Bound Kids | Pop and K-POP Star Party!
Grades K-1·Tuesday
Broadway Bound Kids | Mix It Up Dance
Grades 2-5·Tuesday
iPianoLab | Keyboard Club
Grades K-5·Tuesday
Broadway Bound Kids | Music and Movement
Grade Pre-K·Wednesday
Broadway Bound Kids | Jr. Improv
Grades K-1·Wednesday
Broadway Bound Kids | Singer/Songwriter
Grades 2-5·Wednesday
Broadway Bound Kids | Drama Club Players
Grades K-1·Thursday
Broadway Bound Kids | Drama Club Workshop
Grades 2-3·Thursday
Broadway Bound Kids | Drama Club Company
Grades 4-5·Thursday
Broadway Bound Kids | That's My Jam
Grade Pre-K·Friday
iPianoLab | Keyboard Club
Grades K-5·Friday

STEAM & Arts

ColorPop Workshop | Fine Art: Creative Journey Through Art Mediums I
Grades K-2·Monday
The Art Farm | Animal Superstars
Grades K-2 and 3-5·Monday
Aurora Skills | Coding: K-POP Hunters
Grades K-2·Monday
Aurora Skills | Lego Robotics
Grades K-3·Monday
Aurora Skills | Young Scientists (All New Projects)
Grades K-3·Tuesday
ColorPop Workshop | Art in 3D: Build, Sculpt, Create 1
Grades K-2·Tuesday
The Art Farm | Critters and Crafts
Grade Pre-K·Tuesday
The Art Farm | Animals and Art
Grades K-2·Tuesday
ColorPop Workshop | Creative Journey Mini Mixed Media Explorers
Grade Pre-K·Wednesday
The Art Farm | Natural Wonders Science
Grades K-1·Wednesday
The Art Farm | Mini Masterpieces – Advanced Art
Grades 1-5·Wednesday
Kids in Design | Master Builders From Pyramids to Guggenheim
Grades K-5·Wednesday
DramaZone | Knitting and Fashion Design
Grades 1-5·Thursday
The Art Farm | Art for Creative Kids
Grades K-2 and 3-5·Thursday
The Craft Studio | Coolest Crafters
Grades K-3·Thursday
The Art Farm | Culinary Kids Cooking Class
Grades K-2 and 3-5·Friday
Kids in Design | Engineering in Motion
Grades K-5·Friday

STEM & Coding

Launch | I Wanna Be...An Astronaut
Grades K-2·Monday
Launch | Coding + Animation
Grades 3-5·Monday
Launch | Little Astronauts!
Grade Pre-K·Tuesday
Launch | I Wanna Be...A Zookeeper!
Grades K-2·Tuesday
Launch | Engineering in a Metropolis
Grades 3-5·Tuesday
Launch | Aviation Academy
Grades 3-5·Wednesday
Launch | Math for Munchkins
Grade Pre-K·Thursday
Launch | I Wanna Be...An Engineer
Grades K-2·Thursday
Launch | Coding Club
Grades 3-5·Thursday
Launch | Math Mania!
Grades K-2·Friday

Chess

Chess I
Grades K-5·Wednesday and Friday
Chess II
Grades K-5·Wednesday and Friday
Chess III
Grades K-5·Wednesday and Friday

Debate

DramaZone | Public Speaking and Debate "Be it Silly or Serious"
Grades 2-5·Monday

Academic & Life Skills

Aurora Skills | Little Bulls and Bears (Financial Literacy)
Grades K-2·Monday
Aurora Skills | Junior Bulls and Bears (Financial Literacy)
Grades 2-3·Tuesday

Language

EFNY | French 1
Grades K-5·Wednesday
EFNY | French 2
Grades K-5·Wednesday
EFNY | French 3
Grades K-5·Wednesday
Spanish Starters
Grades K-5·Thursday
Next Steps in Español
Grades K-5·Thursday

Providers & Registration

Big Apple Sports Youth Sports

SPORTS

Big Apple Sports Sports — the longest-running afterschool sports program at PS6 — has been bringing energy, teamwork, and top-quality instruction to students for decades! From action-packed multi-sports classes to specialized sports training and exciting leagues, there’s something for every young athlete.

Aurora Skills Inc.

STEM

Has been offering after school classes at PS6 for decades, across STEAM and movement.

Kids in Design

STEM

Offers specialized classes in architecture, engineering, and design.

Launch Math + Science Centers

STEM

Founded by a real-life rocket scientist, Launch offers fun, exciting math and science classes.

The Art Farm

ARTS

Offers art and natural science classes, many of which include their incredible array of live animals.

The Craft Studio

ARTS

A local UES institution, offers cool crafting and art classes.

Noreen Carruthers or Ian Peers

craftstudiony@gmail.com

Website ↗

ColorPop Workshop

ARTS

Offers dynamic, curriculum-based art and crafting classes designed to inspire imagination.

Chess Educators

CHESS

Has been teaching chess at PS6 for decades, and builds skill, strategy, and fun for players of all levels.

DramaZone

DEBATE

Teaches debate at schools across NYC, and makes the subject approachable for kids of all ages.

EFNY

LANGUAGE

Teaches French to both native speakers and new learners, in schools across NYC.

Spanish at PS6

LANGUAGE

Teaches Spanish language and culture to both native speakers and new learners, taught by PS6 teachers.

Broadway Bound Kids

PERFORMANCE

Teaches acting, singing, dancing, comedy, and performing of all kinds in a supportive, fun, and intentional environment.

Sam Blain / Samantha Parrish-Khan

sam@broadwayboundkids.org

Website ↗

iPianoLab

PERFORMANCE

Teaches keyboard to kids in a fun way, through songs that they love and methods that make it easy.

Off-Site Programs

Kennebec Kicks Run Club

Gently builds your child's speed and endurance in a fun and supportive team setting. Practices in Central Park.

Pickup: PS6 at 2:30 PM

Dismissal: 4:00 PM — Fine Cleaners and Tailors, 30 East 81st Street

Mohr's Explorers

Mohr's Explorers runs after-school, outdoor adventure programs for New York City children. We utilize various confidence-building games and activities containing elements of hiking, climbing, fishing, orienteering, fort building, bird identification, basic wilderness survival and so on.

Pickup: PS6 at 2:30 PM

Dismissal: 5:00 PM — 79th Street and Fifth Avenue

92Y Noar After-School Program

Provides transportation from neighborhood schools including chaperoned bus service from PS6. Children can attend one to five days per week. Serves K–6th grade.

Pickup: Chaperoned bus from PS6

Dismissal: 3:00–6:00 PM

Phone: (212) 415-5624

Scholarships

Please adhere to the scholarship request instructions provided by each provider, or email the provider for the class you are interested in and copy the After School Coordinator. The After School team works collaboratively with providers on scholarship and financial aid matters to best support families in need of assistance.

Refund Policy

Providers may issue pro-rated refunds upon request, minus the processing fee and cost of any classes that took place before the request. Refund requests must be submitted by February 14, 2026.