After School Programs

PS 39 is conveniently located in the heart of Park Slope, within walking distance of several after-school program providers. Many of these providers offer in-person pick-up services directly from the school. Check out these programs below for more information!

Afterschool Programs: On-Site at PS 39​

Brooklyn Beans is an independent, external vendor that provides on-site after-school programming, such as Aftercare and Enrichment classes. Students are seamlessly transitioned from their dismissal classrooms to the aftercare classroom hosted by Brooklyn Beans. They are a DOH approved vendor and PS 39 allows them and their respective Enrichment partners to operate on school premise.

Aftercare Program
Brooklyn Beans hosts on-site aftercare programming from school dismissal to 6pm.

Online Registration on Brooklyn Beans Site: Brooklyn Beans Registration

Enrichment Program
Brooklyn Beans partners with local specialized vendors to offer a variety of Enrichment programs. Such vendors include, subject to seasonal rotation, Park Slope United, Brooklyn Robot Foundry, Private Picasso, Brooklyn Martial Arts and many more! Registration in Aftercare program is required to participate in Enrichment Program.

View current Enrichment programs offered: Brooklyn Beans Enrichment

Please contact Director of Camp and Afterschool Program, Ben Roif at info@brooklynbeans.org or 718-965-8573 with questions.

Afterschool Programs: Picking Up From PS 39​

Here are a few programs that offer pick-up services at PS 39 after dismissal. For more details, please contact the programs directly. Please note, vendors and pickup policies are subject to change.

  • CBE Kids After School

    Congregation Beth Elohim’s After School Program offers children a wide variety of instructional classes and recreational activities in a safe and caring environment.  The program operates on a trimester basis and is offered to students in grades K-5.

    ​Online Registration on CBE Site: https://cbebk.org/cbe-kids-camp/

  • Mindful Sports

    Children who practice mindfulness while learning sports and having fun will be preparing themselves to handle a spectrum of different challenges – on and off the field. 

    You can reach Sam at sam@mindful-sports.com. 

  • Beansprouts

    located at 6th Ave & 8th Street
    ​(across the street from PS 39). 
    Their main office is located at 453 6th Ave.

    Contact: Kaleb Moreau, Director of School Age Programs (718) 965-8573 ext. 21

  • The Art Annex

    Located at 413 7th Ave. Please email info@theartannexbrooklyn.com or call ‪(718) 395-7324 for more information.

    https://www.theartannexbrooklyn.com/

  • Penguin Coding School

    Located at 424 7th Ave.
    Visit their website Penguin Coding School Brooklyn or email info@penguincodingschool.com for more information.

  • Brooklyn Game Lab

    Located at 310 7th Ave.
    Visit their website
    ​brooklyngamelab.com or email FrontDesk@BrooklynGameLab.com

  • White Bird: Creative Theatrics

    Classes hosted at Park Slope United Methodist Church (across the street from PS 39).  visit their website: 
    whitebirdproductions.org/creative-theatrics  for more information

  • Brooklyn Acting Lab

    Classes are hosted at several locations in the Park Slope area.  Pick up is available. Visit their website for more information: brooklynactinglab.org

  • Textile Arts Center

    Kids of TAC After School are hands-on classes in the textile arts. Our program runs from 3pm - 6pm* Monday - Thursday. Pick up is available at PS 39 on Wednesdays only. Class run in 8-week cycles, rotating through Weaving, Printing & Dyeing, Felting & Soft Sculpture, and Sewing & Fashion. You can try one or all four!
    textileartscenter.com/afterschool

  • Gymstars

    Gymnastics is a sport of movement & skill. It builds strength, improves agility & develops overall balance and control. Because it builds the foundation for all other physical activities, you’re never too young or old to try! To register please visit gymstarsbrooklyn.com

  • Brooklyn Arts Exchange (BAX)

    Located on 5th avenue and 8th street. Visit their website: bax.org for more information. They also have scholarships available. 

  • Brooklyn Center Stage

    Located at 495 3rd Ave and 11th St. Our studio offers classes in Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Tap, Broadway Jazz and Hip Hop. To register visit brooklyncenterstage.com
    or email info@brooklyncenterstage.com

  • Playday

    Located at 242 7th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11215. The program is led by experienced art educators who are passionate about helping children explore their creativity and develop their artistic skills. The classes are held in a safe and nurturing environment that allows children to freely express themselves and have fun while learning. Please email info@playdayparkslope.com for more information.

  • The Coding Space

    At The Coding Space students learn to tackle challenges independently, through learning to code. With a 4:1 student to teacher ratio, we provide a space for students to build their own coding projects while developing intellectual confidence, a growth mindset, and computational thinking skills. Our Park Slope after school program begins at 3:30 pm and is located at 461 6th st. Learn more at www.thecodingspace.com.

  • Chai Hebrew

    Chai Hebrew is an innovative afterschool program where Judaism comes alive in a fun and engaging educational setting. We have created a space where a diverse community of Jewish children experience the joy of Jewish holidays, gain an appreciation for their heritage and develop fluency in Hebrew. Email
    ChaiHebrew@gmail.com     or call (718) 832-6400 ​.

  • Wonder Kids Nature After School

    Give your child the gift to play freely and creatively in nature! Our outdoorafter school program takes place in the “Wonder Village” - a whimsical forest in Prospect Park where kids go on missions that lead them to play together, build relationships, and solve conflicts using compassionate communication. We set up creative stations to inspire imaginative play, and they do the rest!

    Contact hola@theschoolofwonder.com or register and read more on our website. 

  • The CREA After School Adventure + Game Design

    The CREA philosophy is based on design thinking and experiential project-based learning. This approach encourage creative confidence, imaginative worldbuilding, brainstorming capability, empathy, observation and collaborative skills. Students will practice physically active design in the CREA Adventure space making complex obstacle courses and by building structures and forts with our unique assortment of recycled, tech and non-tech props.

    Contact info@creainteractivity.com or visit our website.