Afterschool & Extended Day

Welcome to 82nd Street Academics AfterSchool Programs!

At 82nd Street Academics, we understand the challenges parents face when it comes to ensuring their children receive the support they need outside of school hours. Our AfterSchool Program is designed to alleviate your concerns by providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where your child can thrive academically and socially.

With over 25 years of experience, we pride ourselves on fostering a love for learning while assisting students with their homework and academic development. Our dedicated staff ensures that each child receives personalized attention, maintaining a low student-to-teacher ratio for effective learning.

Afterschool
Kinder to 8th Grade

At 82nd Street Academics, our After School Program caters to students from Kindergarten to 5th grade, providing a nurturing environment that supports academic growth and personal development.

Program Highlights:

Homework Support: Dedicated time for homework completion, ensuring students receive the guidance they need to succeed.
Enriching Activities: A variety of engaging activities, including arts, sports, and STEM projects, designed to spark curiosity and creativity.
Club Themes: Multicultural Cooking Classes, Cultural Dance, Science Experiments, Studio Art.
Healthy Meals: Nutritious snacks and meals provided to fuel students for their after-school adventures.
Small Class Sizes: With a favorable student-to-teacher ratio, our experienced educators offer personalized attention to meet each child's unique needs.

Program Hours

Program Details:

Hours: Our AfterSchool Program runs from 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM, ensuring your child has plenty of time for homework, activities, and socializing with friends.
2/3 day option available.

Give your child the opportunity to excel academically and socially in a supportive environment at 82nd Street Academics!

Extended Day
for Prek Students

Our Extended Day Program at 82nd Street Academics is designed specifically for 3 and 4-year-old preschoolers, providing a safe and stimulating environment that encourages exploration and socialization.

Program Highlights:

Play-Based Learning: Engaging activities that promote creativity, motor skills, and cognitive development through play.
Structured Routine: A well-organized schedule that balances learning with free play, ensuring children feel secure and supported.
Individual Attention: Small group sizes allow our dedicated educators to focus on each child's unique needs and learning styles.
Social Skills Development: Opportunities for children to make friends and develop essential social skills in a positive setting.

Program Hours

Program Details:

Flexible Hours: We offer two scheduling options to accommodate your family's needs:

Short Session: 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Extended Session: 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM
2/3 day option available.

Join us at 82nd Street Academics and provide your child with a safe, engaging environment that supports their growth and development!

Our afterschool programs are tuition-based to help provide enriching, high quality experiences for all of our students. We understand that each family’s situation is different, and we want to ensure that every child has the opportunity to participate. Financial assistance is available.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us, and we’ll be happy to discuss how we can support your family’s needs.

To help make our programs accessible, we are accepting ACS vouchers as a form of payment for families who qualify. If you would like more details or need guidance on how to apply, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. We’re happy to help.

Student Pick-Up & Walking Safety Procedures

At 82nd Street Academics, student safety is our highest priority. We are committed to maintaining clear, consistent procedures that ensure safe dismissal, supervised walking routes, and secure transitions across all of our partner school sites.

Our Commitment to Safety & Regulatory Compliance

82nd Street Academics operates in accordance with regulations established by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), which requires a staff-to-student ratio of 1:10 for school-age programs.

During walking transitions, we implement an enhanced supervision ratio of approximately 1:8 to provide additional oversight and ensure safe movement between program locations.

All dismissal and transition procedures follow standardized safety protocols designed to support supervision, accountability, and clear communication.

Ongoing Staff Training

During school breaks and throughout the year, our staff participate in professional development focused on:

Emergency preparedness
First aid and medical emergency response
Evacuation and relocation planning
Fire and safety drill review
Reinforcement of dismissal and transition procedures

We continuously review and refine our practices to ensure the highest level of safety for students.

Supporting Safety Conversations at Home

We encourage families to reinforce age-appropriate safety conversations at home. Below are trusted resources that support pedestrian safety, personal safety, and emergency awareness.

Walking & Pedestrian Safety

• National Highway Traffic Safety Administration – Child Pedestrian Safety Curriculum

https://www.nhtsa.gov/pedestrian-safety/child-pedestrian-safety-curriculum

• Pedestrian & Bicycle Information Center – Skills for Safe Walking

https://www.pedbikeinfo.org/pedsaferjourney/el_en.html

• Sesame Workshop – Elmo Stays Safe

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mu8HjkzIfag

Personal Safety & Safe Adults

• National Center for Missing & Exploited Children – KidSmartz Program

https://www.missingkids.org/education/kidsmartz

KidSmartz provides child-friendly activities and videos that help children learn how to:

Identify trusted adults
Stay with their assigned group
Respond appropriately if separated

Emergency Preparedness

We encourage children to know:

Their full name
Parent/guardian name
At least one emergency contact number

At 82nd Street Academics, we remain committed to continuous improvement, transparency, and maintaining a safe, supportive environment for all students.

We value our partnership with families and appreciate your collaboration in reinforcing safe transitions every day.

If you’d like more information about our program options, get in touch today.

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