Daily After School Programs
Please check out the Q300 Sponsored After School Services on the Q300 School website through the link below:
Links to the after-school program websites
- Serious Fun (http://seriousfunnyc.org/ )
Information on tuition can be found on their site. SeriousFun holds their after school program with PS 17, our co-located school. Dismissal from SeriousFun is at 5:45pm. See the sample schedule at http://seriousfunnyc.org/classes/ and the list of activities at https://seriousfunnyc.asapconnected.com/#CourseIndex (select your grade and choose PS17 for location).
- NY Chess Academy (https://www.newyorkchessacademy.us )
NY Chess Academy (which replaced NY Chess Kids, the former provider of chess after-school programs, in 2022) runs an after school chess program for Q300 students. The schedule is available on their online registration page. The chess after school program is filled with exciting challenges and successful learning for students of all levels. Students are divided according to their skill levels (beginner, intermediate, and advanced, depending on enrollment). NYChessKids also offers weekend tournaments (https://www.newyorkchessacademy.us/q300-tournament) and online chess matches (https://www.newyorkchessacademy.us/practice-tournament-for-kids) for both after-school and non-after-school children. Contact: info@ny-chessacademy.com / 917-268-6495.
- New York Edge (https://newyorkedge.org )
Beginning in 2021, New York Edge started an after-school program at PS 17, the co-located school of the Q300 lower division. During the academic year 2022-2023, New York Edge provided a subsidized (free) after school program for eligible families. In 2023-2024, the program offers a fee-based program at $300/month per child for Monday to Friday 2:20-5:30pm. Spaces are limited. The contact information for the PS17 program staff is Jan Vazquez (jvaZqueZ@newyorkedge.org) or PS17Q@newyorkedge.org / 718-726-1376 (NYEdge Headquarters) / 718-278-1200 ext. 1621 (NYEdge School Office).
- NY Martial Arts Academy (From Spring 2025; https://www.nymaa.com/locations/astoria.html )
The NY Martial Arts Academy offers an after-school program designed to enhance children’s focus, discipline, fitness, and confidence, while also teaching bully prevention. This program runs during the spring semester in two sessions: January 28 – March 31 or March 31 – June 26, from Monday to Thursday. Located at 25-06 Broadway, Astoria, NY, the program includes school pick-up at Q300 and provides a variety of activities such as age-specific martial arts classes, homework help, organized activities, arts and crafts, and snack time. Parents can trust that their child will be in a supportive environment that promotes both physical and mental growth. The academy accommodates pick-ups from Q300 school. For more information, parents can reach out via phone at 718-278-1962 or visit their website at https://www.nymaa.com/locations/astoria.html. This structured, engaging program aims to support children in becoming more disciplined, focused, and confident individuals.
- Global Kids (https://globalkids.org/our-programs/ )
Global Kids offers a subsidized after-school program for 6th-8th graders at IS 126, the co-located school of the Q300 upper division. Global Kids is an after-school provider for middle schools and they can accept 5th grade children only with special clearance from the city. In the past, Global Kids’ program has always been extended to the 5th graders, but the 5th graders may not be eligible for subsidized programs (and therefore, they will have to pay some fees). See the sample programs and schedule (from 2022-2023) here . Contact information: leslie.cano@globalkids.org / 929-299-6349 / Fax 212-226-0137).
- NY Chess Academy (https://www.newyorkchessacademy.us )
NY Chess Academy runs an after school chess program for Q300 students at the upper division too. See https://www.newyorkchessacademy.us/q300-middle-school for more information.
- Variety Boys & Girls Club of Queens (VBGCQ) (https://bgcqueens.org )
The Variety Boys & Girls Club of Queens (VBGCQ) is located a few blocks away from the Q300 Upper Division and offers a free after-school program from 2:30 pm to 7:00 pm daily. The VBGCQ also offers swimming lessons, ranging from beginner youth to intermediate-level swimmers. Visit the VBGCQ’s website (https://bgcqueens.org) or their registration website (https://bgcqueens.asapconnected.com) for more information.
- YMCA (https://ymcanyc.org )
YMCA offers an after-school program for IS 126, the co-located school of the Q300 upper division. The topics include arts and crafts, cooking, sports, homework, and academic support, SEL activities as well as opportunities for civic engagement and community service hours through our YMCA programming “Teens Take the City” and Y Scholars. The program is limited to 6th-8th graders (5th graders are not eligible). Email sfrancis@ymcanyc.org to request registration form.
