The best after-school programs in NYC

August 30, 2018

Written by Hannah Doolin, Kirby Stirland, Vivian Manning-Schaffel, Allie Early and Danielle Valente

These super cool after-school programs will encourage kids to learn and grow, even after the bell rings!

Looking for great after-school programs in NYC? Look no further than our fantastic list of great after-school classes for kids, including offerings centered on sports, theater, art, STEM and other cool stuff. Not sure where to begin? Sign 'em up for a general interest program to let your kids try all sorts of interesting activities, taking their education away from the desk and far beyond the bell.

Chelsea Piers: CP-After-3

Fun at the Chelsea Piers Field House has no limits, and its after- school programs let kids take advantage of the amazing facility. Your tykes can sign up for one or more of the many semester-long classes, including rock climbing for the adventurous, dance for the dramatic, and soccer and basketball for the team-oriented. On days when the kids aren’t inside the classroom, they can take part in table games, art projects and computer activities. Chelsea Piers, Chelsea (chelseapiers.com). Ages 5–9.