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.

Register Online Here

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 the aftercare program is required to participate in the enrichment program.

View current enrichment programs offered

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

PS 39 has partnered with Impact Coaching Network (ICN) to launch a pilot after-school Chess Club program. The program aims to help students enjoy the game of chess while reaping its significant social and educational benefits.

The Friday Chess Club & Team meets on-site at PS 39 after dismissal during Fall 2024 (September 20 to January 31) and Spring 2025 (February 7 to June 13), with sessions held on select Fridays. Instruction and play take place in classrooms, with pick-up at 5:00 PM. Late pick-up option available.

Register Online Here

For inquiries email ps39chess@gmail.com

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.

    Visit 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. 

    Visit mindful-sports.com or email 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 at (718) 965-8573 ext. 21

  • The Art Annex

    Visual arts programming for all ages. Located at 413 7th Ave.

    Visit theartannexbrooklyn.com
    Email: info@theartannexbrooklyn.com or call ‪(718) 395-7324

  • Penguin Coding School

    Located at 424 7th Ave.
    Visit penguincodingschool.com or email info@penguincodingschool.com

  • Brooklyn Game Lab

    Located at 310 7th Ave.
    Visit ​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 whitebirdproductions.org/creative-theatrics

  • Brooklyn Acting Lab

    Classes are hosted at several locations in the Park Slope area.

    Visit brooklynactinglab.org

  • Textile Arts Center

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

    Visit textileartscenter.com/youth-programs/after-school-classes/

  • 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!

    Visit gymstarsbrooklyn.com

  • Brooklyn Arts Exchange (BAX)

    Located on 5th avenue and 8th street. Scholarships are available.

    Visit bax.org

  • Brooklyn Center Stage

    Located at 495 3rd Ave and 11th St offering classes in Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Tap, Broadway Jazz and Hip Hop.

    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.

    Visit playdayparkslope.com or email info@playdayparkslope.com

  • 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 Street.

    Visit thecodingspace.com

  • Chai Hebrew

    Chai Hebrew is an innovative afterschool program where Judaism comes alive in a fun and engaging educational setting. They 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.

    Visit chaihebrew.com
    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 outdoor after 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!

    Visit theschoolofwonder.com/en/afterschool or email hola@theschoolofwonder.com

  • 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 world building, 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.

    Located at Industry City 253 36th Building 3 2nd Floor, Space C259 Brooklyn, NY, 11232, Building 3, Floor 2

    Visit creainteractivity.com or email info@creainteractivity.com

  • Zines After School

    Zines After School (ZAS) is an arts education program of Booklyn, Inc., for 2nd-5th graders (ages 6-11) that will take place 3−5:30pm at Old Stone House at JJ Byrne Playground in Park Slope. ZAS teaches zine and bookmaking as a community-centered practice that builds social-emotional learning and teaches skill development to create self-determined storytelling.

    Visit booklyn.org/education

  • Paper Playground

    Paper Playground is a children's art studio dedicated to inspiring kids through hands-on art experiences. We offer after-school classes, holiday camps, and summer camps that encourage imagination, exploration, and self-expression. From painting and crafting to sewing, sensory play, and design, our activities nurture creativity and confidence in every child.

    Visit paperplaygroundbk.com