After-School Programs Guide

AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM

GUIDE There are tons of possibilities for parents looking to expand their child’s development after school.

ART LAB - THE SCHOOL OF FINE & APPLIED ARTS IN SNUG HARBOR

1000 Richmond Terrace • 10301 718-447-8667 info@artlabsi.org artlabsi.org

PROGRAMS:

Art classes offered year round for ages 3-adult. Summer Camp Kandinsky and Camp Picasso ages 3-12, Summer Studio Scholarship Program for ages 13-adult, art gallery & community events.

ACTIVITIES:

Art classes, camp, birthday parties and school trips. Adult classes and gallery events. Scholarship available. Art Lab has been part of the cultural life of S.I. for 45+ years.

CENTER STAGE DANCE CO. LTD.

10 Akron Plaza • 10314 718-982-9226 centerstagedanceltd@yahoo.com centerstagedancecoltd.org

PROGRAMS:

2.5-adult. Jazz, tap, ballet, lyrical, hip-hop, across, contemporary, open stretch.

ACTIVITIES:

Recreational & competitive dance classes. Private lessons & birthday parties available. Family/multiple class discounts.

DEA MUSIC AND ART SCHOOL

Multiple locations in SI 718-370-7733 assist@deamusicandart.com deamusicandart.com

PROGRAMS:

A performing arts school offering the highest level of instruction with amazing performing opportunities. Our Showchoir performs regularly the opening act to the Rockettes show at Radio City Music Hall.

ACTIVITIES:

Musical Theater, Visual Arts, Rockband Classes, Musical Instruments, Showchoir. Many performing opportunities, exams, and assessments are offered throughout the year.

DOROTHY DELSON KUHN

Music Institute of the JCC 1466 Manor Road • 10314 718-475-5263 eseeley@sijcc.com sijcc.org

PROGRAMS:

Private music lessons taught by professional musicians. Piano, voice, guitar, violin, cello, all woodwind and brass. Early childhood music. Ensembles and chamber groups. Workshops for public schools.

ACTIVITIES:

Students also take musicianship and theory class. They may participate in recitals held monthly. Scholarship and financial aid available for private lessons.

JCC EXPLORERS AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

1466 Manor Road • 10314 SFeldman@sijcc.com SIJCC.org

PROGRAMS:

Our after school program at the Bernikow JCC aims to educate the whole child through various activities that stimulate the mind, body, and spirit. Busing available from select schools. Open daily until 7pm.

ACTIVITIES:

Academic support and homework help, sports & fitness classes, instructional swim, yoga and Zumba classes, chess and games, healthy choice cooking projects, STEAM activities, meditation, and more!

RESOURCE ROOM TUTORING CENTER

534 Forest Ave. • 10310 718-838-0085 info@resourceroomsi.com resourceroomsi.com FB @resourceroomsi IG @resourceroomsi

PROGRAMS:

Resource Room’s mission is to provide every student an opportunity to have the best education possible with all academic subjects. Private in-person tutoring for K-12 subjects and test prep for SAT, ACT, SHSAT, TACHS, NYS Regents.

ACTIVITIES:

Led and owned by licensed NYS teachers, Resource Room provides tailored individualized academic instruction for students of all ages. Using a personalized approach, we can help bridge the gap from one year to the next in all academic subject areas. The Resource Room learning center focuses on developing students’ individual academic skills, confidence and abilities. Follow us on social media and view our 5 STAR Google Review.

STATEN ISLAND SKATING PAVILION

3080 Arthur Kill Road • 10309 718-948-4800 • 718-605-4800 skateschool@thepavilion.org hockey@thepavilion.org thepavilion.org

WAGNER COLLEGE

Department For Lifelong Learning 631 Howard Ave. • 10301 718-390-3221 lifelong-learning@wagner.edu wagner.edu/lifelong-learning

PROGRAMS:

Learn to Skate USA Figure Skating, Learn to Play Ice Hockey with the NY Rangers, beginner to advanced, ages 4+

ACTIVITIES:

Providing a fun learning environment where positive coaching promotes confidence & makes each glide on the ice enjoyably!

PROGRAMS:

Friday after school & Saturday classes for ages 4 to 17. ACT Musical Theater & Performing Arts, Architecture, Art, Business, Ceramics, Coding, Dungeons & Dragons, Magic The Gathering, Mindfulness, Photography, ELA/Math & SHSAT/TACHS Test Prep, Lego Robotics, Science, Sign Language, STEAM, Video Game Design

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A FAMILY OF LEARNING

WE OFFER

• Theme Based Art • Social Groups/Role Playing/ Public Speaking • Sensory/Proprioceptive Play Sessions • Reading Intervention/Book Clubs • Speech Therapy • Multicultural Linguistics • Parent Training

At Sensorielle we have vision of providing our community of children with a multiple intelligence approach to learning. We believe in having children fully immersed in their learning. We are committed to exceeding the expectations of our families with modern explorative experiences. We are experienced working with children with varying degrees of speech and language delays, sensory processing disorder, children with ASD from newborn to school age.

ALL OUR THERAPISTS ARE LICENSED IN THEIR FIELD. 1847 Victory Blvd, Staten Island NY 10314 347-341-6849 • Sensoriellenyc.com Follow us on Instagram @sensoriellenyc

ST. JOSEPH HILL ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Providing a premier Catholic education, Pre-K to Grade 8, to the Staten Island community for over 100 years.

Middle States Accredited Mother Franciska Early Childhood Center featuring

3 & 4 year old

programs. Call for info.

Before & After Care Available

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850 Hylan Blvd, SI, NY 10305 718-981-1187 x9136 • stjosephhillacademy.com

SHOPPING DESTINATIONS

These outlets and malls in our area are one-stop shops for your kids’ back-to-school clothing and accessory needs.

BY BARBARA RUSSO

The good news: Kids are going back to school in-person after more than a year of remote and hybrid learning. The not-so-good news? It’s time for kids to trade in those comfy sweatpants and pajamas for clothes that can cut it in the classroom.

It may have been a while since you’ve done back-to-school shopping for the kids, but don’t worry—we made it easy for parents with our guide to local shopping malls and outlets on Staten Island and in nearby New Jersey. Our list aims to make the shopping experience a fun and easy one. It has malls that offer lots of online deals and discounts to see in advance of your trip, personal shopping and concierge services, and food courts and restaurants when you need to take a break and refresh. Each destination has stores that sell clothes and accessories for kids of all ages. (But don’t forget to pick up a little something for yourself, too!)

STATEN ISLAND

Empire Outlets

55 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island empireoutlets.nyc • 929-262-6710 Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10am-8pm; Sunday, 11am-7pm As New York City’s only outlet shopping destination, the four-level Empire Outlets are located within walking distance from the Staten Island Ferry Terminal in St. George. With a picture-perfect view of lower Manhattan, the outlets have a variety of brand-name stores, including the Nordstrom Rack, Nike Factory Store, and Columbia Factory Store. Looking to do something fun with the kids before the school year starts? See “Eyes on New York” at the outlets, a 60-minute ticketed event with live, family-friendly performances. The show runs through Sept. 6, and tickets range from $19-$39. Visit website for more information.

Staten Island Mall

2655 Richmond Ave., Staten Island statenislandmall.com 718-761-6666 Hours: Individual store hours vary. The mall recommends contacting each store directly for their hours. The Staten Island Mall, which recently underwent a renovation, is a destination for locals, but people come from all over the metro area to shop here. The mall features more than 200 stores, including Carter’s, Primark, and Ultimate Fashions, all of which carry children’s sizes. Visit a variety of sports and fitness stores including Foot Locker, Adidas, and Champs. Plus, there’s an Apple store here.

NEW JERSEY

Bridgewater Commons

400 Commons Way, Bridgewater bridgewatercommons.com 908-218-1166 Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10am-9pm; Sunday, 11am-6pm For parents heading to the conference room and kids heading to the classroom, Bridgewater Commons is packed with stores for everyone in the family, including children’s clothing stores such as Abercrombie Kids and Justice.

Jackson Outlets

537 Monmouth Road, Jackson Township premiumoutlets.com/outlet/jackson 732-833-0503 Hours: Monday-Thursday, 11am-8pm; Friday-Saturday, 10am-9pm; Sunday, 10am-7pm The outlets recently opened an array

of new stores, including Polo Ralph Lauren Children’s Factory story, offering accessories, activewear, and baby and and children’s clothing. The outlets also recognize military discounts at participating shops; see the website for a full list.

Jersey Shore Premium Outlets

1 Premium Outlet Blvd., Tinton Falls premiumoutlets.com/outlet/jersey-shore 732-918-1700 Hours: Monday-Thursday, 11am-8pm; Friday-Saturday, 10am-9pm; Sunday, 10am-7pm Fun in the sun! In addition to beautiful beaches and fun boardwalks, the Jersey Shore is home to premium outlets with more than 125 designer and brand-name shops. While the outlets cater to mostly adult fashion, shoppers can also visit Carter’s and Claire’s for children’s clothes and accessories. After a full day of shopping, swing by It’Sugar, a trendy sweets shop, for a well-deserved treat. The outlets also recognize military discounts at participating shops; see website for full list. 1200 Morris Turnpike, Short Hills shopshorthills.com • 973-376-7350 Hours: Individual shop hours may vary; call the stores directory for information. With more than 150 stores and restaurants, visit Short Hills to shop children’s boutiques such as Janie and Jack for newborns, boys, girls, and popular mall store, Gap Kids.

Menlo Park Mall

55 Parsonage Road, Edison simon.com/mall/menlo-park-mall 732-494-6255 Hours: Monday-Thursday, 11am-8pm; Friday-Saturday, 10am-9pm; Sunday, 10am-7pm New to the Menlo Park Mall is Celine’s Spa and Events, a girls’ spa destination designed to inspire and promote confidence through themed parties and spa services.

Visit several children’s clothing and accessory shops, including Claire’s, the

Disney Store, and Kids Foot Locker.

The outlets also recognize military discounts at participating shops; see website for full list. 651 Kapkowski Road, Elizabeth simon.com/mall/the-mills-at-jersey-gardens 908-354-5900 Hours: Monday-Thursday, 11am-8pm; Friday-Saturday, 10am-9pm; Sunday, 10am-7pm With more than 200 stores, these outlets are just a short drive from Manhattan. Kipling recently announced a Disney’s Little

Mermaid Collection, featuring limited edition backpacks, waist packs, and lunch bags. The outlets also recognize military discounts at participating shops; see website for full list.

Woodbridge Center

250 Woodbridge Center Drive, Woodbridge woodbridgecenter.com 732-636-4777 Hours: Individual shop hours may vary; call the stores directory for information. The mall is home to several department stores and children’s stores, including Carter’s, The Children’s Place, Ultimate Fashions, and more. Save money on back-to-school shopping by checking the website for current sales.

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