After School Program

Provides enrollment in the program plus participation in Choice Time and in the age appropriate enrichment activity each day at no additional charge. Afternoon snack is also included. (See activity descriptions and schedule below). Please note that Sports Clinics and Karate classes are not included in the after school program and are a separate registration. Students must be picked up no later than 5:00 p.m.

Provides enrollment in the program on the 3 days you need each week, plus participation in Choice Time and in the age appropriate enrichment activity each day at no additional charge. Afternoon snack is also included. Please note that Sports Clinics and Karate classes are not included in the after school program and are a separate registration. Students must be picked up no later than 5:00 p.m.

Students may enroll in age-appropriate activities each semester without registering for the after school program. Students must be picked up after the scheduled activity ends. See the activity schedule below. Individual enrichment activity enrollment spaces are limited.

Mondays
2:45pm – 5:00pm
Choice Time

3:00pm – 4:00pm
Yoga with Linda Cheung-Soogrim (Gr. K-1)

3:00pm – 4:00pm
Move It! with Danielle (Gr. 2-5)

Tuesdays
2:45pm – 5:00pm
Choice Time

3:00pm – 4:00pm
Dance with Danielle (Gr. K-3)

3:00pm – 4:00pm

Theater with Marissa (Gr. 3-5)

3:15pm – 4:15pm
Limited Run Sports Clinic: Girls Volleyball (Gr. 3-6)
September 12 – November 14 (Excludes 10/10 and 10/31)

Separate Registration Required

Wednesdays
2:45pm – 5:00pm
Choice Time

2:45pm – 3:15pm
Karate with Kathryn

(Gr. K-1 and new 2nd Graders)

separate registration

3:00pm – 3:45pm

Karate with James

(Returning 2nd Graders – Gr. 5)

separate registration

Karate with Erik

(Gr. 6-8)

separate registration

Thursdays 
2:45pm – 5:00pm
Choice Time

3:00pm – 3:45pm
Chess with Coach Bah (Gr. K-2)

3:45pm – 4:30pm
Chess with Coach Bah (Gr. 3-6) 

Fridays
2:45pm – 5:00pm
Choice Time

3:00pm – 4:00pm
Karate with Dr. Fasano (Gr. 2 & up)
separate registration

Chess Coach Bah is a National Chess Master with more than 5 years of coaching experience. Classes are divided into 2 halves. In the first half, the instructor uses the demonstration board to teach ideas and show games. The students are encouraged to participate by asking and answering questions and a point system is established to help engage the students. Students earn points for good sportsmanship, participation, and correct answers. During the 2nd half of the class, the students are playing chess with opponents assigned by the instructor. While games are in progress, the instructor will supervise and offer helpful hints and ideas. Points can also be earned during playing time by using any ideas from the lesson in the actual game. Small tournaments are also organized within the classroom setting. The school develops a chess team that will represent them at the local, state, and national tournaments! “Bay Ridge Chessmasters” encourages the students to participate in monthly scholastic Chess Championship tournaments which are held in different NYC schools.

Gr. K-2: Thursdays, 3:00pm – 3:45pm

Gr. 3-6: Thursdays, 3:45pm – 4:30pm

Cost: $500/semester

Danielle holds a Master of Arts Degree in Dance Education from NYU. In this class, students will investigate body, effort, shape and space through guided explorations and games. Through a warm up series, skill building, and free dance, students will develop strength, flexibility, and balance. Students will have the opportunity to invent their own movement and perform for their peers in a supportive and fun environment.

Gr. K-3: Tuesdays, 3:00pm – 4:00pm

Cost: $500/semester

James and Kathryn instruct the Gr. K-5 classes and Erik instructs the Gr. 6-8 classes. On Fridays, Dr. Fasano and Kathryn lead a class for students in Gr. 2-8. Students participate in Tae Kwon Do as a non-contact physical activity, safely learn basic self-defense, and stimulate their minds with instruction in spirit, focus, and power. Dr. Fasano, James, Erik and Kathryn are all black belts in Tae Kwon Do.

Grades K-1 & New 2nd Graders:
Wednesdays, 2:45pm – 3:15pm with Kathryn Fasano

Returning 2nd Graders – Grade 5:
Wednesdays, 3:00pm – 4:00pm with James Clifford
Fridays, 3:00pm – 4:00pm with Dr. Fasano & Kathryn

Grades 6-8:

Wednesdays, 3:00pm – 4:00pm with Erik Fezzuoglio

Fridays, 3:00pm – 4:00pm with Dr. Fasano & Kathryn

There is a $100 annual registration fee for this that covers the cost of uniforms and belt fees. Register here for karate. There are no additional fees beyond that.

This class is dedicated to high energy movement experiences through games such as Messy Backyard, Gaga, and a variety of tag games. We will also explore gymnastics activities and build our own obstacle courses. Whether working as a team, with a partner, or as an individual, we will work on hand eye coordination, catching and passing skills, and movement strategies.

Grades 2-4: Mondays, 3pm – 4pm

Cost: $500/semester

Marissa is our Lower and Middle School Theater teacher. This creative drama class will build on the student’s knowledge of theater and storytelling. In this class students are encouraged to explore,  play and be part of an ensemble. Through games and dramatic exercises, students are introduced to collaborative play and ensemble building skills, which are the foundational elements of storytelling and improvisation. Students will have in-class performance opportunities based on their own original stories and characters.  

Grades 3-5: Tuesdays, 3pm – 4pm

Cost: $500/semester

In this beginner class for our youngest members of the BRP community, students will discover new poses, learn deep breathing techniques, and practice mindfulness. Yogis will improve their flexibility, study their breath and become zen as they learn to meditate in a fun, relaxing environment!

Grades K-1: Mondays, 3pm – 4pm
Cost: $500/semester

When students are not participating in a specific after school class or activity, they can relax in a quiet setting and read, explore resources, do homework, create artwork, build, do puzzles, and play games. Healthy snacks are provided and help with school work is also available. Choice Times is supervised by our speech language pathologist and after school coordinator, Shannon Sforza and other faculty. Choice Time is included in the Full After School Program and Three Days Per Week After School Program. 

Coaches:

Emelia Pelliccio, Kate DiTullio

(Lauren Petri – alternate)

Grades: 3-6 Girls

Location:

Bay Ridge Catholic Academy Gymnasium (82nd Street and 4th Ave.)

Dates:

Tuesdays, beginning September 12th and ending November 14th 

*(excludes 10/10 and 10/31)

Times: 3:15pm – 4:15pm

Cost: $300

This is a volleyball skills clinic open to girls in grades 3-6. These clinics are designed to give players of all levels & abilities the chance to learn new skills, as well as improve upon existing ones in a fun and supportive environment. Students will work on improving individual skill techniques, introducing and/or enhancing position-specific knowledge and skills as well as providing an overview of team offensive and defensive concepts. Additionally, this program helps transition students into being future student-athletes in representing the Bay Ridge Prep Tigers girls volleyball team at the middle school level (7th and 8th grade) in the Independent School Athletic League (ISAL) if they so choose when they reach the 7th grade. Students will meet Kate DiTullio after dismissal and go to Bay Ridge Catholic Academy together with both coaches around 3:00pm. They should bring a snack to eat between dismissal and departure for the volleyball session. Students should be prepared for physical activity. Volleyball forearm sleeves with protective padding are strongly recommended for this age group. 

Separate Registration Required