After School
DZ Arts / ABC Fit Kids and Sports
We are thrilled to continue to bring PS151 our professional curriculum based classes in: Karate, Ballet, Hip Hop / Jazz, Soccer, Legos, Young Architects, Stem, Musical Theater and more.. Our goal is to make afterschool safe, FUN, and an exciting time for friends to learn and grow!
To register please follow the links:
DZ Arts
Pwd: DZ151SPR25
ABC Fit Kids (color is yellow)
Pwd: ABC151SPR25
MakeInspires
At MakeInspires, kids don’t just learn about technology—they build it, code it, and bring their ideas to life! We spark curiosity and confidence through hands-on STEAM learning that grows with your child’s interests and experience
Tuesdays 2:45-5:00pm - Rocketry Jr. (K-2)
Welcome to the thrilling world of Rocketry! Join MakeInspires for an immersive journey into the captivating history and awe-inspiring science behind rockets. Through hand-on projects, participants will unravel the principles of propulsion, aerodynamics, and space travel. Space enthusiasts will construct and launch their rockets, applying newfound knowledge to achieve soaring success. Inspires curiosity and fostering a deeper appreciation for space exploration, this Rocketry class promises an exhilarating experience that will lift their aspirations skyward.
Thursdays 2:45-5:00pm - Circuit Adventures (3-5)
Modified every year with new projects for repeat students, Circuit Adventures explores the world of electrons and electricity. MakeInspires guides students through the specific elements of circuits and key electricity concepts, such as voltage, positive and negative, LEDs, and more. Create paper circuit art and watch the creation come to life with electricity and light! Put together an electric fan propelled car to take home! Circuit Adventures enlightens students about how all electronics work around us, providing a base knowledge for all technology!
At its core, Big Apple Youth Sports is a fast paced K-5 sports development after school program with over 30 years of experience! BA coaches possess a deep knowledge of their respective sports and pass that knowledge along via fun drills, creative games and inter class tournaments to nurture the potential of its students both on and off the field.
Our classes offer encouragement and teach sportsmanship, discipline, and leadership to its students to develop lasting friendships and valuable life skills in a fun, inclusive, and healthy environment.
BA classes cover Basketball, Soccer, Floor Hockey, European Handball, Baseball, and many other fast paced sports depending on the day! BA has also designed its own popular sports that help develop agility and hand eye coordination in a new fun and creative way.
BA classes run Monday - Thursday on site at YCS from 2:45 to 5PM.
Extended Day Pick up is available between 5:05 and 6PM for an additional fee.
You can find more details on the Big Apple Youth Sports Website, or register at the BA Class Registration Link.
Chess NYC is now accepting limited registration for our famous FUN “After-School Groups” for Fall 2025. Grouped by skill level and age, children will grow through sections beginning with Head Start™ for absolute beginnings, Advancing (planning a game), and GM Inspired tactics™ (diabolical). All levels will emphasize the fun and sport of the game. Promotions within sections will automatically occur during the semester, but the schedule remains the same. See you there!
You can find more info and register here or call 212-475-8130.
These programs will pick up from us and take to their locations and will take PK students:
NY Kids Club
Whether you are looking for a safe and enriching after school program, a preschool alternative, or a social and academic supplement for your child, Afternoon Club is the place to be! Afternoon Club is offered Monday - Friday. Our well-rounded instruction stimulates curiosity, develops an appreciation for learning, and offers valuable supplemental lessons complimenting and elevating children’s early learning experiences. Students who participate in Afternoon Club enjoy an array of physically challenging and artistically enriching programs.
More info here: https://www.hisawyer.com/ny-kids-club---94th-street/schedules/activity-set/1124596
Art Farm
For more information and to register please visit: https://www.theartfarms.com/afterschool-programs-in-nyc-schools/
HERE is our link to registration.
HERE is our link for walking transportation from YCS to The Art Farm.
THE RENASCENT INSTITUTE (Foreign Language Program)
Spanish After School at PS. YCS. Mondays & Tuedays.
The Renascent Institute offers Spanish language after school for students in K-5th grade at its school site. The teachers tailor the new language classes for each group level and align the instruction with the academic school curriculum.
Native teachers incorporate the Spanish language in a welcoming and nurturing environment with unique teaching materials and games from Spain.
The goal of this program is to expose the children to the Spanish language through routines, storytelling, songs, puppets, arts and craft, dance, and games to develop their listening, speaking and comprehension skills. In this program teachers will challenge the children to begin using simple words and phrases to respond to commands related to routines and various activities, as well as to respond to familiar stories.
Experienced, dedicated, and talented teachers conduct classes in Spanish two days a week from school dismissal until 5:00 pm.
To register visit: https://renascentinstitute.org/oc20251512/
iPianoLab
iPianoLab is the fresh, fun way to learn piano or keyboard, RIGHT AT SCHOOL! iPianoLab sets up a portable keyboard lab at YCS, with a keyboard and headphones for each student enrolled.
And unlike traditional piano methods which focus on months of boring “baby” songs and drills, iPianoLab students get to play REAL music, the songs they LOVE, right from the first class! Whether it's Imagine Dragons or Taylor Swift, Super Mario or Zelda, even Bach and Beethoven, they're all within reach, right from day one!
All the keyboard basics are covered. such as note reading, timing and rhythm, chords and much more, all with an emphasis on FUN! 7-1 teacher student ratio, plus lots of recitals for parents to see and hear their student's progress. Registration includes FREE access to our online site which features fun learning games as well as video tutorials for all the lessons and songs for at-home practice. Classes meet Mondays and Wednesdays right after school.
Choose your dismissal time, either 415 or 5pm. You can choose Mondays, Wednesdays, or both!
To enroll, go to
(Monday or Wednesday 4:15 dismissal)
https://ipianolab.com/nyc/yorkville-community-school-ps-151-415-dismissal
(Monday or Wednesday 5pm dismissal)
https://ipianolab.com/nyc/yorkville-community-school-ps-151-5-pm-dismissal
Registration is done through each individual program. If you have any questions please contact the programs directly or christie.falciani@yorkvillecommunityschool.org