IF Afterschool programs
Children explore their interests, build meaningful relationships, and develop the skills and confidence to succeed.
About Our Programs
Our reliable, flexible programs combine engaging enrichment, nurturing relationships, clear routines, and responsive partnership with families and schools. Students build skills and confidence through project-based learning, community-building, choice time, and activities that support safety, respect, responsibility, inclusion, and growth. Each site is led by a dedicated Program Director who serves as a consistent point of contact for families and school partners.
IF Afterschool is a fully licensed childcare provider with the NYS Department of Health Office of Children and Family Services.
Daily Routine
Welcome
Children are received from their classrooms at school dismissal. Children have snack and transition into their afterschool groups.
Enrichment Class
Children attend a 90 minute enrichment activity selected during registration.
Choice Time & Dismissal
Children choose from supervised activities such as arts and crafts, homework help, sports, games, reading, and more while families pick up.
Children remain supervised and are released only according to authorized dismissal procedures.
Social and Emotional Learning Model
Seahorse Model includes
Welcoming classrooms where every student feels safe, valued, and included.
Positive relationships built through caring staff, peer collaboration, and mentorship.
Team-building activities that encourage communication, cooperation, and problem-solving.
Student voice and choice through leadership opportunities and meaningful decision-making.
Conflict resolution taught through respectful communication, empathy, and restorative practices.
Growth mindset encouraged by celebrating effort, perseverance, and personal progress.
Emotional regulation supported with strategies that help students recognize and manage their emotions.
Inclusive environments that celebrate diversity, foster belonging, and promote respect for others.
Daily opportunities to practice responsibility, kindness, resilience, and self-confidence through engaging enrichment activities.
Our Schools
490 Hudson Street, NY, NY 10014 PS 3
116 W 11th St, New York, NY 10011 www.ps41.org
419 E 66th St New York, NY 10065 www.ps183.org
317 E 67th St, New York, NY 10065 Ella Baker School
213 E 63rd St, New York, NY 10065 ps267pta.com
311 E 82nd St, New York, NY 10028 ps290.org
64 W 17th Street, New York, NY 10011 www.ps340.org
1 Peck Slip, New York, NY 10038 www.peckslip.org
330 E 21st St, New York, NY 10010 https://www.ms104.com/
320 E 20th St, New York, NY 10003 https://www.salkschool.org/
1-35 57th Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101 www.ps382q.org
323 E 91st St, New York, NY 10128 www.ps527.org
225 E 23rd St, New York, NY 10010 www.ps347.org/