Choose the Best After-School Activity

Choose the Best After-School Activity for Your Child

With myriad activities available to children these days, it’s easy to get bogged down with all the options. Take this fun quiz to see which activity best suits your child. ››

Your child is a...

Social butterfly

On the weekends your kid is... Lone wolf

Your child’s dream job is...

Outside Watching TV Astronaut

Is he a picky eater? Is she the leader of the pack? Her favorite subject is... President

Your child’s room is...

No Yes Yes No Science English Clean Messy

Does he love being physical? What’s the first thing she does in the car? Is he smarter than you? What’s more important?

Yes No Roll down window Turn on radio Yes Grades Experience

Sports

Your child is a ball of energy, so make sure you put it to good use. Team sports, such as basketball or soccer, are a great way to learn team work while also staying fit and active.

The Arts

Dance, drama, or a music class would be a great fit for your kid. She is creative and has a zest for life that just can’t be contained. You might have a potential triple-threat on your hands!

Academic Enrichment

Your smarty pants can’t get enough of reading, writing, and arithmetic. Many tutoring centers also offer enrichment classes, espeically during the summer. Get your Einstein learning all year long.

Art Class

If your child is constantly drawing or painting at home, save yourself the mess and get him into an art class. Art is a great way for your little Picasso to express himself.

After-School Programs DIRECTORY

Advanced Academic Programs

55 Northern Blvd., Greenvale 516-484-1789 advancedacademicprograms.com info@roslynacademicprograms.com

We offer enrichment programs for school-age children in mathematics, physics, robotics, programming, engineering, languages, and art. We also offer standardized test (ACT, SAT) and subject test preparation for high school students. We teach children to quickly and easily master new skills in problem-solving, engineering, coding, and design.

Further Music School

1180 Northern Blvd., Suite C1, Manhasset 516-743-3544 110-06 72nd Ave., Suite MD2, Forest Hills 718-544-8886 furthermusic.com info@furthermusic.com

Founded in 2007, Further Music School is one of the largest and well-recognized music schools in New York, with more than 5,000 students currently enrolled. Our locations in Queens, Long Island, and Manhattan provide music lessons in piano, violin, guitar, and vocal to all ages and levels.

Hofstra University Continuing Education: Saturday Classes for Young People and Precollegiate Career Discovery Institute

516-463-7400, Jessica Dease, program director ce.hofstra.edu/youth jessica.dease@hofstra.edu

Saturday Classes for Young People wants your child to love learning. Our small classes provide individual attention and help encourage students’ curiosity. There are many classes to choose, including reading, math, writing, STEM/STEAM, cartooning, theater, art, video game development, Minecraft, and swimming.

Huntington Learning Centers

Baldwin, Bay Shore, Carle Place, East Northport, Flushing, Lynbrook, Manhasset, Massapequa, Miller Place, Patchogue, Plainview, Smithtown huntingtonhelps.com

Huntington is the premier tutoring and test prep provider, including SAT/ACT and state tests, for kindergarten to 12th grades. The company prides itself on personalized attention and proven results. Founded in 1977, Huntington’s mission is to give every student the best education possible. Tutoring is available in-center and online.

Music Institute of Long Island

90 Plandome Road, Manhasset 516-627-7052 milimusic.com miligirls@gmail.com

Celebrating our 31st year, consistently voted No. 1 Best Music School on Long Island and the North Shore. Programs include violin, viola, cello, guitar, piano, voice, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, and tuba. Instructions in Traditional, Suzuki, and ABRSM methods for ages 3-99, beginner-college level.

Soccer Shots

171 Eileen Way, Syosset 516-558-2266 soccershots.com/longislandwest liwest@soccershots.com

Soccer Shots is the premier intro to soccer program in the United States and Canada. Our caring team positively impacts children’s lives through best-in-class coaching, communication, and curriculum. Our expert-approved curriculum is age-appropriate and aligns with New York state’s early childhood education standards, visit us at soccershots.com/liwest.