AFTER-SCHOOL CLASSES AND PROGRAMS GUIDE FOR KIDS - QUEENS, NY

ALL MY CHILDREN DAYCARE
718-658-1563
175-44 Mayfield Road, Jamaica Estates
169-07 Jewel Ave., Fresh Meadows
108-22 69th Ave., Forest Hills

Free Early Learn programs now available at our new locations:

110-15 164 Place, Jamaica
36-49 11 St., Astoria New York 11106
117-16 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica
420 Lefferts Blvd., Brooklyn
36 Ford St., Brooklyn
771 Crown St., Brooklyn

All My Children Daycare provides care that will promote your child’s growth emotionally, physically, and intellectually in a developmentally appropriate and caring setting. Our staff members are certified and have an extensive background in early childhood education. Our programs include Universal pre-K, infant, toddler, nursery, after-school, and summer camp. Hot kosher meals are provided. We’re open Monday-Friday, 7:30am–6pm.

BESSIE & NORA'S PLACE
90-05 161st St., Jamaica
718-739-0884

Bessie & Nora’s Place enrolls children ages 2–6 during the school day program. After-school and summer camp ages 3 -12. We are a daycare center with a nursery and pre-kindergarten program. We provide academic enhancement in language, mathematics, phonics, and science. Montessori and computer activities are incorporated into the Bessie & Nora’s Place curriculum. Learning is also enhanced through our music and art programs. With our capable staff, we are able to work towards your child’s future academic excellence. It is our goal to bring out the intelligent potential that every child has. We are a Department of Health licensed and UPK Department of Education certified program.

CHRISTY'S GYMNASTICS
150-50 14th Road, Whitestone
718-767-0123

Christy’s Gymnastics was founded in 1984 as a full service gymnastics facility. Our philosophy is to provide a safe, but exciting environment for children to improve their skills and build self esteem. The greatest asset of our school is its staff, which includes certified physical education teachers, internationally renowned coaches, and former gymnasts. Our creative program is designed to provide your child with fun, friends, and fitness.

COUNTRYSIDE MONTESSORI SCHOOL
354 Lakeville Road, Great Neck
516-466-8422

Countryside Montessori School was founded in 1998. We were founded with the aim of providing a high quality early childhood education based upon the philosophy, methods and techniques developed 100 years ago by educational pioneer and Nobel prize nominee Dr. Maria Montessori. Our children become responsible for their own learning and their own behavior. They learn to respect themselves and others. Everything in our school is designed to encourage and aid the child’s natural curiosity.

THE DANCESOURCE
98-11 Queens Blvd., Rego Park/Forest Hills
718-997-1278
Email info@dancesource.net

Ballet Arts School-The Dancesource studio, (since 1994) offers ballet, pointe, tap, gymnastics, hip-hop, classical Barata Nathyam, Bollywood Indian dance, Zumba, belly dance, Modern, ballroom, and martial arts classes. Administration Monday-Wednesday 4:30-7:30pm, Saturday 9:30am-2pm, and Sunday 9:30am-12:30pm. Rental space is available. We emphasize fun in our dance technique! Check us out!

EYE LEVEL
888-835-1212
enopi.com

E.nopi is now Eye Level. Eye Level, a supplemental education and enrichment program, offers a teaching philosophy and education method where self-directed learning, individualized academic coaching, and critical thinking are at the core of helping children improve and excel academically. We believe every child has the potential to achieve academic success. Our individualized programs meet the needs of every student. We enable students to realize this potential by bringing instructional materials to the eye-level of your child. We have more than 150 centers in the US, and more than 780 locations worldwide.

FOREST HILLS KIDS CORNER (TM)
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The best professional schools in dance and music. The best in the field, “Belle Arti” Center for the Arts, L.L.C. (108-10 72nd Ave., Forest Hills),718-261-2237, belleartiny.com and “All Star Studios” (108-12 72nd Ave., Forest Hills,718-268-2280, AllStarStudiosNYC.com, are offering great discounts on music and dance classes. “Belle Arti” offers lessons in piano, violin, cello, guitar, voice, woodwinds, and music theory (ages 4 and older), and Musical Aurora®, a unique music program for children (age 2-5). “All Star Studios” offers classes in theater, tap, jazz, hip hop, and acrobatics for ages 3 and older.

FOREST PARK PRE-K
102-35 63rd Road, Forest Hills
718-896-4444

Forest Park School has been serving the Queens community for 40 years. It offers early childhood education for children ages 2–6. Licensed teachers provide a caring and fun educational environment that develops the emotional, social, cognitive, and aesthetic well-being of the children. Music, art, and special events enhance the children’s preschool experience. FPS offers half day, full day, and extended hours of 7am–6pm. Free Universal Pre-K is available for all 4-year-olds.

FREE SYNAGOGUE OF FLUSHING
41-60 Kissena Blvd., Flushing
718-961-0030
Email education@freesynagogue.org

FSF Family Jewish Education Program is a hands-on, experiential learning program primarily for families with children in elementary and middle school, leading up to Bar & Bat Mizvah. Free Synagogue is the oldest Reform Jewish synagogue in the Borough of Queens and on Long Island – founded in 1917. We are listed on both the National and New York State Registers of Historic Places. For more information, please call 718-961-0030 or email education@freesynagogue.org

FRENCH ACADEMIC AND TUTORING PROGRAM
718-809-9820

If you are looking to learn French, let native speaker Ms. Mireille be your guide into the world of this wonderful language. Ms. Mireille has long experience in teaching French. She teaches students preschool age through adulthood in small group or individual tutoring sessions. She uses a technique that has been very successful in helping children to be admitted into various prestigious schools. She will demonstrate the intricacies of French grammar and speaking, enabling students to achieve advanced levels of conversation. Her implementation of age-appropriate games, music, and activities make learning the French language and culture a fun experience.

GYM-AZING/KIDZ YOGA
27-14 23rd Ave., Astoria
347-455-3661

Gym-azing is proud to provide children and adults with a healthy way of living. We offer a variety of active and fun classes. Our dedicated fitness instructors focus on making their clients' lives better. We have Zumba, Zumbatomic, TRX, fitness boxing, yoga, and capoeira. We also host birthday parties for children where we keep their energy going. Come visit us at 24-17 23rd Ave, Astoria. Call 347-455-3661, or visit gym-azing.com. Come for a free class.

HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
193-10 Peck Ave., Fresh Meadows
718-357-4747

The Highland School, an independent kindergarten-grade 8 school, stresses the appreciation of learning through the development of fundamental knowledge and skills in a nurturing and enriching setting. Small classes, warm and caring teachers, and a family-oriented atmosphere create a supportive environment. Strong programs in foreign language, physical education, art, music and drama compliment the base curriculum in all grades. The facility has air-conditioned classrooms, a computer laboratory, full gymnasium and outdoor playing fields. Early morning, drop offs, after school care and activities, as well as holiday and vacation programs are available.

ISRAEL CENTER FOR CONSERVATIVE JUDAISM
167-11 73rd Ave., Fresh Meadows
718-591-5353

At the Israel Center of Conservative Judaism, we strive to provide a comprehensive program of religious, educational, social, recreational, and cultural activities for children and teens, including weekly junior congregation, award-winning religious school, award-winning USY and Kadima chapters, personalized bar and bat mitzvah training, community sports and pool program, and an innovative J-High-Teq teen program.

JACK 'N JILL NURSERY SCHOOLS
68-05 Fresh Meadow Lane, Fresh Meadows
718-939-8687
43-23 Colden St, Flushing

Jack & Jill Nursery Schools with locations at 43-23 Colden Street in Flushing and at 68-05 Fresh Meadow Lane in Fresh Meadows, is celebrating 40 years of excellence in early childhood education this year. As a family-owned-and-operated preschool, a genuine caring environment is provided for 2-6 year olds. Classes are available full day or part-time with extended hours from 7:30am until 6pm. Free universal pre-K seats are open between 9am-11:30am & 1pm-3:30pm, with extra hours to wrap around available for your convenience. Please call 718-762-1218 for Sept. 1 enrollment.

JOAN DORFMAN COHEN, PH.D, APRN, BC
350 Northern Blvd., Suite 310, Great Neck
516-482-3312

Dr. Cohen is a board-certified neurofeedback specialist and expert in the treatment of ADD, ADHD, LD, PDD, and Autistic Spectrum Disorders. EEG biofeedback (neurotherapy), a proven non-medication treatment, provides permanent results as well as eliminates many behavior problems. Dr. Cohen and special education professionals work directly with you, your child, and teachers to provide an individualized program including neurotherapy, parenting strategies, family counseling, individual therapy, educational planning, and tutoring. Her practice includes individual psychotherapy for adolescents and adults as well as marriage counseling. Dr. Cohen has cared for children and adults for more than 35 years.

JUST WEE TWO
Bayside, Manhasset, Plainview, Brooklyn, and Connecticut
516-433-0003
800-404-2204

This specially developed program, for children 8 months–3.5 years and their parents, provides an environment that enables grownups to share the joy of a child’s early learning. Classes limited to 10 children. Toddlers enjoy arts and crafts, creative movement, stories, and play time. Children develop a sense of confidence and increase their communication and social skills. We offer an enrichment class with an emphasis on reading readiness, 6-week summer mini-camp, and partial separation and separation classes for 2.5- to 3.5-year-olds.

KATYA'S SCHOOL OF DANCE - TO THE POINTE!
40 Middleneck Road, 2nd Floor, Great Neck
917-771-0687

At Katya's School of Dance we provide a nurturing environment for your dance education. We believe learning to dance should be fun, but also impart a sense of discipline.nWe provide individualized attention to the recreational, as well as the serious student. We offer classes for adults and children in ballet, musical theatre, tap, ballroom, and creative movement/primary ballet for our youngest dancers. We believe that dancing is not only for the naturally gifted student but that anyone who has the love and the drive can learn to dance.

KENT PREP
194-11A Northern Blvd., Bayside
718-423-5757

KENT Prep is an entrance exam specialist with over 20 years of educational consulting service for pre-kindergarten to college-bound students. Kent Prep invites you to our Gifted and Talented seminar on August 20 from 10am-11:30am. Learn about the new 2011 NYC Gifted and Talented admissions test and application process. Kent Prep also invites children entering Pre-K-2nd grade to take our 2012 Gifted and Talented Admissions Mock Test. Join us on Aug 26, Aug 27, or Sept 3 to have your child assessed. Schedule a test by calling 718-423-5757, and visit us as kentprep.com.

THE KEW-FOREST SCHOOL
119-17 Union Turnpike, Forest Hills
718-268-4667

After-school care and extracurricular activities allow children the freedom to test their interests while learning valuable social skills. For students in PreK-6, after-school care runs from 3-6pm on M-F and includes snack, homework, creativity & games, and active playtime. For students in grades 7-12, extracurricular activities are also considered an essential part of the development. In those grades, students are encouraged to take mini-courses and join academic and cultural clubs, athletic teams, and community service groups.

MAGIC YEARS PRESCHOOL, NURSERY AND SUMMER CAMP
90-20 55th Ave., 1st Floor, Elmhurst
718-271-1850

The school is licensed by NYC Department of Health Daycare Bureau. It is clean, safe and spacious. It teaches language arts, math, science, foreign language (Mandarin), arts and crafts, music, physical education, and dance. Mon-Fri, 8am -6pm. After-school program and extended hours are available. Children are provided with free nutritious meals and snacks. 10% off for newcomers.

NYC DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, OFFICE OF SCHOOL FOOD

School is out and free summer meals are in from June 28 - August 31, 2012. Any child 18 years of age and under can enjoy a free, healthy and great tasting breakfast and lunch at hundreds of schools, pools, parks, New York City Housing Authority complexes and other locations. No registration, documentation, or ID is required. Call 311 or text “NYCMEALS” to 877-877 for information and to locate a convenient site near you. We will also deploy three mobile food trucks, which will visit beaches and parks throughout the city to handout free delicious and nutritious lunches.

PERFORMING ARTS CONSERVATORY OF NEW YORK
35-57 89th St., Jackson Heights
718-639-1425
Email performingartsny@live.com

Performing Arts Conservatory of New York offers high quality instruction in music (piano, violin, guitar, voice, winds and more), dance (ballet, folk dance, modern, Flamenco) and art. We also offer instruction for pre-school children (Dalcroze, music and movement). New Drama program. Spanish for kids. Adults are also welcome. We have recently moved to a beautiful new space and would like to invite everyone. We offer special advanced music programs for students to apply for Performing Arts High Schools and Colleges.

PLAYWORKS
65-10 99th St, Suite LL1, Rego Park
718-606-1818
Email info@playworksnyc.com

PlayWorks NYC is a pediatric therapy facility in Queens that provides physical, occupational and speech and language therapy to children with special needs from infancy through the teenage years. We offer services in a professional, nurturing environment with highly qualified staff. We contract directly with the Department of Education, Early Intervention Agencies and accept private payment. PlayWorks mission is to serve children with special needs and serve as a resource for parents and professionals.

PROGRESSIVE MARTIAL ARTS
175-25 Horace Harding Expressway, Fresh Meadows
718-461-0700
Email ks@progressivemartialarts.com

Progressive Martial Arts offers classes for youth through ages 3 and up, in age specific programs appropriate for kids' developmental and emotional stages. While we teach important self-defense and martial arts skills, and fitness and health are key components to our curriculum. Youth enjoy fitness drills, obstacle courses, and circuit training as well as running in our fun but disciplined classes. Our youth program is like none other, offering character development, discipline, and self-defense techniques that give each child a strong start in life.

ROBOMINDTECH
185-10A Union Turnpike, Fresh Meadows
718-264-7626 (ROBO)
Email connect@robomindtech.com

RoboMindTech is a science and technology learning center that integrates the motivational effects of robotics and Lego® play into a unique, hands-on curriculum designed to inspire young minds. Channel your child’s creative energy into science and robotics activities that teach important concepts in an active learning environment. We offer weekly Lego® summer camps; come build your own amusement park or take the robotic challenge. Look for our after-school programs, home school workshops, school tour, vacation camps, and birthday parties. Join RoboMindTech Robotics Team—Home of 2011 NYC First Lego League Champion!

ROMPER ROOM NURSERY SCHOOL
275 Lakeville Road, Great Neck
516-466-8906
133 Hillside Ave.
Williston Park
516-746-8606

Offering a unique learning experience for over 36 years, we are renowned for our confidence-building program, individualized attention, and safe environment. Dedicated teachers nurture each child to reach his/her fullest potential. Curriculum includes reading readiness, other languages, basic science, math, arts & crafts, music, story time, and field trips for children ages 2-5 years. Assistants personally drive buses. The Romp with Mom program features diversified activities for 12-24 months. See-U-Later is a 2-hour separation class for 24-36 months. Ask about our extended hours program or stop in for a free trial class.

ST. DEMETRIOS JAMAICA DAY SCHOOL
84-35 152nd St., Jamaica Hills
718-526-2622
Email jds@nyc.rr.com

St. Demetrios Jamaica Day School is a small yet dynamic Parochial school located in Jamaica, Queens educating children since 1967.We offer Pre Kindergarten for 3 year olds, a free half day UPK for 4 year olds born in 2008. We offer Kindergarten through 8th Grade and are fully accredited and follow NYS Standards based curriculum. Our program also includes extracurricular activities such as orchestra, art, Greek dance, basketball and after school homework club. We instill moral and academic values.

TEMPLE TIKVAH RELIGIOUS SCHOOL AND EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
3315 Hillside Ave., New Hyde Park
516-746-1120

Temple Tikvah’s educational programs are vibrant and spirited. We explore the history and experience the traditions of Judaism. We study Hebrew, practice healing the world and perform good deeds. All this in a warm and social environment that welcomes all families including Interfaith, single-parent, adoptive, families with same-sex parents and those with special needs. Our schedule reflects the need for simplicity: Sundays, 9:30-noon, and Tuesdays, 5:00-6:30pm. Our Nursery School will provide an environment that fosters independence, creative expression, self-esteem and community awareness.

THE CAGE-BASEBALL, INC.
62-40 Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village
718-366-2122
Email thecagebaseball@aol.com

The Cage is a family owned Baseball/Softball/Soccer/Fitness Training facility serving the NYC area for over 7 years. In addition to hitting & pitching tunnels, we offer private instruction by Pro & College players as well as group clinics from October to March. Birthday Party packages are available and in September we are starting our After School Program to help our children stay active. Please contact us anytime for more information.

THE EXCALIBUR READING PROGRAM - UNICORN PROJECT - RAVEN'S HOPE
80-17 78th Ave., Glendale
347-725-4218
Email alocascio1@nyc.rr.com

The Excalibur Reading Program had a successful grand opening. We are pleased to announce the new and affordable Fall courses including SAT AND GED preparatory, Writing classes for adults and our Community Workshops for Women, Teens and Parent Support, with Social Worker on Board. Also brand new engaging Mommy and Me classes, led by a expertly trained Pre-School teacher, including music appreciation, Please contact either Angelica or Maureen for information at 347-725-4218 or e-mail alocascio1@nyc.rr.com

VINCENT SMITH SCHOOL
322 Port Washington Blvd., Port Washington
516-365-4900

The Vincent Smith School is a coeducational college preparatory day school for reluctant learners and students with learning disabilities in grades 4-12. The mission of the Vincent Smith School is dedicated to providing a small, nurturing and supportive setting where "It is Okay to Learn Differently.” Through differentiated instruction, hands-on activities, and interdisciplinary instruction, students are provided with the necessary educational, emotional, and social support necessary for success.

WESTBURY FRIENDS SCHOOL
550 Post Ave., Westbury
516-333-3178
Email naranda@westburyfriends.org

Learning doesn’t have to be dull to be of value. It doesn’t have to be stressful to be outstanding. It does need to be relevant, engaging, joyful and challenging enough to bring learners to their own growing edges, wherever they may be. In addition to providing an intellectually challenging and engaging learning environment, our faculty takes a whole-child approach that inspires a lifelong love of learning that goes beyond the acquisition of skills and information; students are taught to ask thoughtful questions in the spirit of curiosity, intellectual integrity and creativity.

THE WHITESTONE SCHOOL FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT
14-45 143rd St., Whitestone
718-746-6555

The Whitestone School for Child Development recently celebrated its 20th anniversary of providing excellent therapeutic and educational services for preschool children. Classes are half and full day and are staffed with professional, caring, dedicated teachers and therapists. The school provides a range of therapeutic services including speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, counseling, and special instruction. If you have any concerns with any aspects of your child's development, please call us.