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Afterschool and Summer Programs at BFS
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Afterschool Programs for Preschool through Grade 8
Brooklyn Friends School is committed to meeting the scheduling needs of today’s working families and to offering children a variety of exciting specialty classes in their afterschool hours. Our comprehensive afterschool program provides safe, nurturing, and age-appropriate care and activities for children in preschool through grade 8 from 3 to 6 pm daily. Afterschool programs are not included in tuition. The cost varies depending on the hours and specialty classes.
The afterschool program for preschool children meets in a preschool classroom, providing continuity for the children’s school-day activities. Lower school children may participate in playgroups, homework club or homework clinic, and specialty classes that keep them productive and busy throughout the afternoon. There are many specialty classes that the children may choose from, such as chess, art, music, dance, hands-on science, knitting, French, Spanish, and recreational sports. The middle school program offers study hall and homework clinic as well as specialty classes in chess, Adobe Photoshop, documentary film-making.
Music Lessons
Instrumental music lessons for students in kindergarten through grade 12 may be scheduled during afterschool hours.
- Piano – Matthew Brady
- Violin/Viola – Sam Marchan
- Cello – Elvira Sullivan
- Percussion/Drums – Yuki Furui
- Bass/Guitar – Nick Cudahy
- Wind/Brass – Khalil Curtis, Peck Allmond
Rates for Lessons:
30 minutes $40
45 minutes $55
60 minutes $65
Please see or contact Elvira Sullivan, orchestra teacher, for details: esullivan[at]brooklynfriends[dot]org
Summer Camp and Summer Arts
Several camp options are available during summer vacation. Summer Camp is offered to preschoolers through 2nd graders who swim, take trips, play games, create art projects, have guest visitors and learn new skills under the guidance of experienced teachers. Third through 7th graders may enroll in the Summer Arts program and learn from professional artists and teachers in a variety of fields, such as theater arts, music, creative writing, woodworking, filmmaking, technology, and visual arts. The program also offers swimming, field trips, and just plain fun!
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