Registration for classes will begin on Thursday, Oct 3 at 7 pm
- Links to register will be shared here prior to registration. (This page will be updated with the links below the description of each class)
- Our classes will run for 45 minutes.
- Please register your children according to their grade level.
- Double check your child’s schedule to ensure there will be no conflicts with the classes you register for.
Students will be brought to their club at regular dismissal time (2:40pm) and can be collected by parent/guardian when the club finishes at 3:45pm.
- Students registered in both 3pm and 4pm clubs will be brought to their club at regular dismissal time (2:40pm) and can be collected by parent/guardian when the club finishes at 4:45pm.
- Students students registered in only a 4 pm club need to be picked up at 2:45 pm and brought back at 3:55 pm. Then they can be collected by parent/guardian when the club finishes at 4:45pm.
Students in CASPER will be brought to their Afterschool Club and returned to their CASPER room when club finishes.
- A Casper parent can not pick up their child prior to 4pm (for 3pm clubs) / 5pm (for 4pm clubs) on Club days.
- Non-CASPER students will be brought to their club at regular dismissal time (2:40pm) and can be collected by parent/guardian when the club finishes at 3:45pm.
- Non-CASPER students registered in only a 4 pm club need to be picked up at 2:45 pm and brought back at 3:55 pm. Then they can be collected by parent/guardian when the club finishes at 4:45pm.
Please note that when you register your child for a CPA After School Club you are agreeing to the following:
“I agree to place my Child in the care of the program volunteers and staff, subject to all its rules and requirements., I understand that the PS16 CPA carries liability insurance but not medical insurance, I give permission to have my Child’s image/photo taken and used in PS16 CPA After School Program future publications and/or website. All payments made are non-refundable. I understand the CPA has the right to return a payment and cancel a registration. Refunds are not given if a child misses a class. Class makeups are only scheduled if the teacher has to cancel a class, school is canceled for inclement weather, etc., Each class has a minimum enrollment requirement. If this is not met, that class will be canceled, and refunds will be given.”
As always, thank you for your support.
MAIN OPEN SPOTS
We have limited spots available in certain clubs.
Please read the description and grade listed below ⇣ before you register.
There are no refund or exchanges.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D4DA9AC2DA4F58-52071326-main
Mondays • 3:00-3:45 pm
Oct 7, 21, 28 • Nov 18, 25 • Dec 2
Lego Coding Club
- Ms. Shue
- Grades: 4–5
- Cost: $120 + CPA Fee $50
- In this club, students will explore building and coding. Students will work together to create a programmable robotic car and then create a coding program that will allow the car to complete missions.
- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D4DA9AC2DA4F58-51954481-main
Math Challenge
- Ms. Bigger
- Grades: 3 only
- Cost: $120 + CPA Fee $50
- For all students eager to be challenged! Students will be given higher-order mathematical word problems, logic problems, and puzzles/games to promote critical thinking skills.
- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D4DA9AC2DA4F58-51955547-main
Chess I
- 101 Discoveries
- Grades: 2–3–4–5
- Cost: $120 + CPA Fee $50
- Recommended for novice and beginner players who need to learn the rules of chess and check mating fundamentals. Chess helps develop critical thinking skills, planning ahead, and thinking before acting. Children learn to see patterns, solve problems, and be more deliberate. In chess, winning and losing allows children to understand how to handle healthy competition and to learn that having an opponent is OK.
- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D4DA9AC2DA4F58-51955563-main
Mondays • 4:00-4:45 pm
Oct 7, 21, 28 • Nov 18, 25 • Dec 2
Math Challenge
- Ms. Bigger
- Grades: 2 only
- Cost: $120 + CPA Fee $50
- For all students eager to be challenged! Students will be given higher-order mathematical word problems, logic problems, and puzzles/games to promote critical thinking skills.
- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D4DA9AC2DA4F58-51955601-main
Chess II
- 101 Discoveries
- Grades: 2–3–4–5
- Cost: $120 + CPA Fee $50
- Recommended for beginners and intermediate players who have completed at least 10 games and understand basic checkmating patterns. Chess helps develop critical thinking skills, planning ahead, and thinking before acting. Children learn to see patterns, solve problems, and be more deliberate. In chess, winning and losing allows children to understand how to handle healthy competition and to learn that having an opponent is OK.
- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D4DA9AC2DA4F58-51955657-main
Basketball Stars
- Mr. Reid
- Grades: 2–3
- Cost: $120 + CPA Fee $50
- Learn the fundamentals of basketball.
- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D4DA9AC2DA4F58-51955716-main
Tuesdays • 3:00-3:45 pm
Oct 8, 15, 22, 29 • Nov 12, 19
Young Scientists
- Mrs. Payumo-Gomes
- Grades: 2–3–4–5
- Cost: $155 (supplies included) + CPA Fee $50
- Fun hands-on experiments that will spark curiosity. Students will develop their problem-solving skills, critical thinking, creativity, inquiry skills as they learn to work collaboratively. From fossils to space, get ready for some explosive fun!!!
- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D4DA9AC2DA4F58-51956766-main
Bricks 4 Kidz
- Bricks 4 Kidz
- Grades: 2–3
- Cost: $120 + $50 CPA Fee
- Bricks 4 Kidz Lego Engineering classes explore architecture, engineering, and technology. Students build a new project each week using LEGO® bricks and elements. The class provides a fun, hands-on learning and building experience focused on STEM concepts.
- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D4DA9AC2DA4F58-51956817-main
Script Writing with Mr. Bacher!
- Mr. Bacher
- Grades: 4–5
- Cost: $120 + $50 CPA Fee
- Write a short script as a team that will be filmed by performers.
- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D4DA9AC2DA4F58-51957088-main
Tuesdays • 4:00-4:45 pm
Oct 8, 15, 22, 29 • Nov 12, 19
Fun with Phonics
- Mrs. Nolan
- Grades: 2–3
- Cost: $115 + CPA Fee $50
- Are you ready to have some fun!? This class will focus on handwriting and Phonics skills. It will be a “hands on” approach based on the Science of Reading. We will utilize a multi-sensory approach which will include teaching “red words”, using sand trays, handwriting paper, various interactive resources, letter tiles, decodable readers, vowel intensive lessons, vowel/consonant patterns, games, songs and much more. The students will each have their own journal to practice in. We will interact together and most importantly, have fun!
- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D4DA9AC2DA4F58-51957189-main
Magic
- Mr. Bacher
- Grades: 2–3
- Cost: $160 (includes magic kit) + $50 CPA Fee
- Magic with Mr. Bacher! Learn magic tricks with Mr. Bacher.
- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D4DA9AC2DA4F58-51957245-main
Basketball Stars
- Mr. Reid
- Grades: 4–5
- Cost: $120 + $50 CPA Fee
- Learn the fundamentals of basketball.
- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D4DA9AC2DA4F58-51957290-main
WEDNESDAYS • 3:00-3:45 pm
Oct 9, 16, 23 • Nov 13, 20 • Dec 4
Treat-Making 101
- Ms. Shue
- Grades: 2–3–4–5
- Cost: $150 (includes supplies) + $50 CPA Fee
- In this class, students will learn the ins and outs of making yummy treats. Included in the lessons will be various techniques for decorating sugar cookies using royal icing, how to make cake pops, techniques for decorating cupcakes, and a grand finale of decorating their own mini cakes!
- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D4DA9AC2DA4F58-51959447-main
Origami Club
- Ms. Adil
- Grades: 2–3–4
- Cost: $130 (materials included) + $50 CPA Fee
- Children will engage in a classic form of paper art, Origami! They will be provided with origami paper and follow along with the instructor to make various types of origami art alongside storytelling with each piece. Students are guaranteed to be excited when they hear about the legend of the 1,000 cranes. It’s a fun and engaging way for students to work their fine motor skills while also creating art.
- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D4DA9AC2DA4F58-51959613-main
Drawing Fundamentals with Ms. Gordon
- Ms. Gordon
- Grades: 2–3–4–5 serious or advanced student level is recommended
- Cost: $145 (materials included) + $50 CPA Fee
- This club is for art students who want to improve their drawing skills by learning the importance of basic principles and elements of art. Each student will work to their own abilities and receive individual guidance based on their artistic needs.
- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D4DA9AC2DA4F58-51959681-main
Create a comic strip with Mr. Bacher!
- Mr. Bacher
- Grades: 4–5
- Cost: $125 + CPA Fee $50
- Create your own comic strip. We will explore characters, drawing, writing, crafting a joke, and coloring.
- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D4DA9AC2DA4F58-51959674-main
WEDNESDAYS • 4:00-4:45 pm
Oct 9, 16, 23 • Nov 13, 20 • Dec 4
Origami Club
- Ms. Adil
- Grades: 2–3–4
- Cost: $130 (materials included) + CPA Fee $50
- Children will engage in a classic form of paper art, Origami! They will be provided with origami paper and follow along with the instructor to make various types of origami art alongside storytelling with each piece. Students are guaranteed to be excited when they hear about the legend of the 1,000 cranes. It’s a fun and engaging way for students to work their fine motor skills while also creating art.
- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D4DA9AC2DA4F58-51959746-main
Improv with Mr. Bacher!
- Mr. Bacher
- Grades: 2–3–4–5
- Cost: $120 + $50 CPA Fee
- Learn the art of Improvisational Theater.
- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D4DA9AC2DA4F58-51959805-main
Basketball Stars
- Mr. Reid
- Grades: 2–3
- Cost: $120 + CPA Fee $50
- Learn the fundamentals of basketball.
- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D4DA9AC2DA4F58-51964812-main
Thursdays • 3:00-3:45 pm
Oct 10, 17, 24, 31 • Nov 14, 21
Math Challenge Advanced
- Ms. Bigger
- Grades: 4–5
- Cost: $125 + CPA Fee $50
- For all students eager to be challenged with an emphasis on preparing for various math competitions! Students will be given higher-order mathematical word problems, logic problems, and puzzles/games to promote critical thinking skills, and build skills and confidence to compete in math competitions!
- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D4DA9AC2DA4F58-51965094-main
“A Novel Bunch” Book Club
- Mrs. Hennessey
- Grades: 2–3
- Cost: $130 (includes book) + CPA Fee $50
- The book is always better… Soon to be a DreamWorks movie, coming to theaters 9/27/24! The Wild Robot by Peter Brown, a #1 New York Times bestselling illustrated novel from a Caldecott Honor winner tells an extraordinary story full of action and thought-provoking questions as a robot learns to survive—and live—in the wilderness. You can be sure that your children will understand what they are reading through comprehension questions and extension activities!
- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D4DA9AC2DA4F58-51965160-main
Creative Writing Club
- Mrs. Nolan
- Grades: 3–4
- Cost: $110 + CPA Fee $50
- Have you ever wondered how far you could travel without leaving Jersey City? In this Creative Writing Club we will challenge the students to take their writing skills to new places and new levels. They will learn to “Think Outside the box” and take their imaginations on new adventures. They will learn to use “juicy” vocabulary to make their writing more interesting. They will learn how to write essays, creative stories and poetry. They will also learn how to retell stories from different points of view and perspectives. The writing process will begin with graphic organizers, rough drafts and final published pieces. Their work will be shared and celebrated with their peers. The main goal is to teach the students how to improve their writing skills and make writing fun!
- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D4DA9AC2DA4F58-51965220-main
PS16 Bollywood II Class
- Shehnaaz Dance Academy
- Grades: 2–3
- Cost: $120 + CPA Fee $50
- Our PS16 Bollywood II class is designed to create a fun and engaging learning experience, where students can enjoy mastering semi-complex choreography while building confidence and teamwork skills. The focus is on strengthening coordination and refining dance stance through enjoyable exercises and routines. Students will have a blast learning legwork, spatial movement, and transitions all while expressing the emotion of the music and exploring the basics of facial expressions. This semester our intention is to include a dance skit with focus on acting cues and dialogue delivery to our program.The class encourages both independent learning and group collaboration, helping students feel confident. To keep the experience enjoyable at home too, biweekly practice videos will be provided for fun practice sessions.
- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D4DA9AC2DA4F58-51965329-main
Thursdays • 4:00-4:45 pm
Oct 10, 17, 24, 31 • Nov 14, 21
PS16 Bollywood III Class
- Shehnaaz Dance Academy
- Grades: 4–5
- Cost: $120 + $50 CPA Fee
- Our PS16 Bollywood II class is designed to create a fun and engaging learning experience, where students can enjoy mastering complex choreography and floorwork while building confidence and teamwork skills. The focus is on strengthening coordination and refining dance stance through enjoyable dance drills. Students will learn complex legwork, spatial movement, and formations all while expressing the emotion of the music and exploring the basics of facial expressions. This semester our intention is to include a dance skit with focus on acting cues and dialogue delivery to our program. The class encourages both independent learning and group collaboration, helping students feel confident. To keep the experience enjoyable at home too, biweekly practice videos will be provided for fun practice sessions.
- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D4DA9AC2DA4F58-51965397-main
Fundamentals of DJing
- Mr. Reid
- Grades: 2–3–4–5
- Cost: $120 + CPA Fee $50
- Students will learn how to blend music from different genres of music.
- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D4DA9AC2DA4F58-51965389-main
The Knitting Club for Kids
- Mrs. M. Figueroa
- Grades: 2–3–4–5
- Cost: $100 (materials included) + CPA Fee $50
- A creative and cozy space where young knitters discover the joy of knitting! Led by a patient and enthusiastic instructor, kids learn basic knitting techniques, from casting on to creating colorful scarves, hats, and fun accessories. Whether they’re total beginners or have some experience, each child gets to express their creativity while improving fine motor skills and focus. The club encourages collaboration, problem-solving, and the satisfaction of making something special with their own hands, all while having fun with friends!
- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D4DA9AC2DA4F58-51965466-main
Bradford Coding Cubs
- Mrs. Hennessey
- Grades: 2–3
- Cost: $120 + CPA Fee $50
- Learning to code is more than just a vocational skill: it changes the way children analyze and solve problems, and encourages creative thinking and collaboration. Here, students will learn more sophisticated unplugged activities and work through a greater variety of puzzles. Students will learn the basics of programming, collaboration techniques, investigation and critical thinking skills, persistence in the face of difficulty, and internet safety.
- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D4DA9AC2DA4F58-51965530-main
Fridays • 3:00-3:45 pm
Oct 11, 18, 25 • Nov 15, 22, Dec 6
Bradford Coding Cub
- Mrs. Hennessey
- Grades: 2–3
- Cost: $120 + CPA Fee $50
- Learning to code is more than just a vocational skill: it changes the way children analyze and solve problems, and encourages creative thinking and collaboration. Here, students will learn more sophisticated unplugged activities and work through a greater variety of puzzles. Students will learn the basics of programming, collaboration techniques, investigation and critical thinking skills, persistence in the face of difficulty, and internet safety.
- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D4DA9AC2DA4F58-51967653-main
Crocheting for All
- Ms. Bigger
- Grades: 2–3–4–5
- Cost: $130 (materials included) + CPA Fee $50
- Does your child enjoy using their imagination to create new things? They will enjoy using a variety of fun materials to create unique crafts throughout the 6 weeks! Our crafters gain self-confidence and social skills in their ability to create and express themselves through crafting in a trusting and supportive environment while also working on fine motor-skills and hand eye coordination. Children’s projects will always turn out looking unique!
- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D4DA9AC2DA4F58-51967670-main
Debate Duels
- Edge Up
- Grades: 4–5
- Cost: $120 + CPA Fee $50
- Ignite the spirit of teamwork, collaboration and effective communication in this dynamic and fun class where you can focus on research, preparation, public speaking skills and listening. Learn how to thoughtfully refute opposing viewpoints and make persuasive arguments.
- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D4DA9AC2DA4F58-51967732-main
Fridays • 4:00-4:45 pm
Oct 11, 18, 25 • Nov 15, 22, Dec 6
Applied Digital Skills
- Mrs. Hennessey
- Grades: 4–5
- Cost: $120 + CPA Fee $50
- Applied Digital Skills is an online, project-based learning curriculum (GOOGLE). Each lesson asks students to actively apply their learning of digital skills to help them solve real-world problems. Students will learn step-by-step how to build digital projects from scratch. Students who complete a lesson will have a project that demonstrates their academic learning, such as an infographic or an interactive story, or career readiness, such as a resume or a portfolio.
- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D4DA9AC2DA4F58-51967784-main
Around the World in Six Weeks
- Mrs. M. Figueroa
- Grades: 2–3–4–5
- Cost: $160 (materials included) + CPA Fee $50
- Embark on a thrilling journey with our “Around the World in Six Weeks” after-school club! Designed for the curious minds, this club invites elementary students to explore diverse cultures, traditions, and landmarks from across the globe. Each week, we will “visit” a different country, engaging in hands-on activities, interactive games, and creative projects that bring the world to life. From crafting cultural artifacts to tasting international snacks, every session promises a new and exciting adventure. Join us as we foster global awareness, curiosity, and a sense of unity in this enriching and educational journey around the world!
- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D4DA9AC2DA4F58-51967847-main
Debate Duels
- Edge Up
- Grades: 2–3
- Cost: $120 + CPA Fee $50
- Ignite the spirit of teamwork, collaboration and effective communication in this dynamic and fun class where you can focus on research, preparation, public speaking skills and listening. Learn how to thoughtfully refute opposing viewpoints and make persuasive arguments.
- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D4DA9AC2DA4F58-51967902-main
Afterschool Enrichment Clubs • PS16 • Main • Fall 2024