After School Programs
A Haven
Where Children Grow,
Enjoy and Learn
Where children can be children
The A.C.T. afterschool program is a haven where children
can wind down after a school day and rev-up for challenges, friends
and growth once grounded. Each day is different yet the same. After
a warm greeting from staff, children settle in and relax with
friends in classrooms offering a choice options. Students design
classroom space making it a comfortable home like room that includes
music, computers, art project tables, boards game area and rest
areas. They choose to begin homework right away or wait to go to the
homework room.
Sandwiched between their first moments at A.C.T. and the late
afternoon departure, students participate in a host of seasonal
offerings that include: Gym games and challenges, Sports and
recreation, Art projects and murals, Outdoor time in our playground,
Baking and cooking chemistry, Homework help, Themes parties and
events, Talent shows and plays, Board games and ping pong, Computer
gaming, Gardening and animal care and clubs activities. The
exciting variety of themes, activities and events are a means to an
end. The fun and learning happens along the way!
K - 4 Students NEW hours: 3
to 6:15 pm We pride ourselves on creating a diverse community for
neighborhood children. We serve children in private, public, and
religious schools and those who are home-schooled, be they single
sex, bi-racial/ethnic, and dual and single parent families. What
better way to teach children tolerance, acceptance, and unity than
in an environment that opens its doors to all?
BUILDING CHARACTER AND
COMMUNITY
Peace makers: Staff guide
students to resolve conflicts with peers by helping them consider
their neighbor�s perspective and alternative solutions. Our goal is
win�win strategies. Positive reinforcement, encouragement and caring
are essential ingredients for successful outcomes. Our peacemaking
strategies become life long tools for students. Parents often note
improvement in students� social skills and emotional growth in just
a year.
Your neighbor: Walking in
someone�s shoes helps create empathy and compassion. Our mirroring
techniques produce important insights that lead to effective
analysis and cooperation among students. Caring for your neighbor is
practiced in many ways: serving snack, fulfilling clean up duties,
consoling a sad friend, high-fiving at the end of a game, giving up
being first, and complementing a job well done.
Respect: We believe �You give
what you get.� So it is no surprise when staffers take time to
refocus students in a kind, supportive manner free of humiliation.
Students learn to respect each other�s space and the world around
them. Dignity and care extends to classrooms, hallways and our
beautiful campus. Bulletin boards communicate thoughtful projects
and outcomes. Gardens become a science lab and living creatures in
classrooms become every students� responsibility. The aim is to
respect all creatures and preserve our precious environment.
Special Projects : Children
work on and discuss community outreach projects. Tasks have included
making a poster for children in the St. Luke�s Hospital cancer ward,
crafting congratulation cards and a banner for new mothers living in
shelters, decorating the A.C.T. gym for the Cathedral soup kitchen,
and baking cookies for a men�s shelter.
A HOST OF ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
Choice and clubs We aim to
provide balance through activities and caring environment. First
children are greeted warmly by their counselor and given a choice of
activities such as reading, homework, �lego� construction or playing
with friends. Through group meeting time and discussions, children
plan many of their activities. They shape aspects of the program
from the design of the room, creation of rules and planning of
activities. We understand that older and younger children have
different needs. Second , third and fourth graders are more
independent. We offer clubs in the second half of the day which can
include homework help, performing arts, fine arts, crafts, sports
and games.
Gardening and Animal care
We aim to provide balance through activities and caring environment.
First children are greeted warmly by their counselor and given a
choice of activities such as reading, homework, �lego� construction
or playing with friends. Through group meeting time and discussions,
children plan many of their activities. They shape aspects of the
program from the design of the room, creation of rules and planning
of activities. We understand that older and younger children have
different needs. Second , third and fourth graders are more
independent. We offer clubs in the second half of the day which can
include homework help, performing arts, fine arts, crafts, sports
and games
Feedback Program Evaluation
Parents, children and staff have an opportunity to evaluate every
program at the end of each year. This feedback helps us examine the
quality of offerings and how to make them even better. A student
progress report is prepared annually to help parents appreciate the
social and emotional skills children display in a group setting.
Staff strives to communicate each child�s successes and challenges
as they work cooperatively towards common goals.
Homework Help Children
can go to Homework Help classroom where a homework helper monitors
children�s activities so they begin and complete assignments
promptly and remain focused on tasks. Our staff with student
volunteers from local high schools provide individual attention.
Parents are encouraged to communicate their child�s individual needs
to the homework helper. We aim to help children with their work and
help parents and children to have more free time together when they
arrive at home.
Others who share time and
talent
We are fortunate to work with community based programs and
neighboring businesses. Students at Beacon high school , St Jean the
Baptist, Fieldston and Hunter high schools often complete their
community service requirements at A.C.T., where they teach
youngsters hobbies and help with homework. Artists pursuing degrees
at Teachers College lead special projects at A.C.T. We also
collaborate with staff from Cathedral Community Cares, the
Cathedral�s Public Education department, and its artist-in-residence
program.
- Students can attend 1/2-day programs at
a reduced rate.
- Students receive $5 off vacation camp
fee if they register early.
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The unlimited:
For
annual users Send your child to A.C.T after school when program is
open throughout the year.....Save $5 for Holiday Camp Extended Day
program..... Commitment to full tuition is required but payable in
installments outlined in annual user contract ....Escort included,
if available. ...Plan offers most economical rate available.
Semester weekly:
Register for any weekday during the semester when your school is
open... Applies to designated days shown in semester calendar....
Half of the fee is due at registration; remaining half due one month
after the first month of participation.... Days may not be
transferred, substituted, or carried over into a semester.... Escort
is included, if available.... Can use the add-a-day option, if
needed.
Duo: Not available
to pre-school or kindergarten-age students.... Register any two days
each week for the selected semesters.... Applies to designated days
shown in semester calendar.... Semester fee is due at
registration.... Two days per week must be circled on registration
form.... Escorting fee is not included.... Days may not be changed,
transferred, substituted, or carried over into a semester.... Can
use the add-a-day option if needed.
Single Day: Not
available to preschool or kindergarten-age students.... Enroll one
day per week for the selected semesters.... Applies to designated
days shown in semester calendar.... Semester fee is due at
registration.... One day per week must be circled on registration
form.... Escorting fee not included.... Days may not be changed,
transferred, substituted, or carried over into semester.... Can use
the add-a-day option if needed.
The add-a-day option:
For an additional $25 per day you can add-a day to any semester
plan when enrolling on days not included with your plan when A.C.T.
offers after school activities.... Add a day at any time in advance
for an additional $30 per day in the event you have an emergency, up
to four times per semester.
ACT is closed:
Columbus Day
Thanksgiving Day
the day after Christmas Day
New Year's Day
President's
Day
Martin Luther King Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day and Labor
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When can you send your child to the
After-School center?
Once your child is enrolled, he/she may attend ACT at any of its
sites from 3 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. whenever public/private schools are in
session.
What happens when your child's school
closes before 3 p.m.?
We realize that public, private and parochial school schedules
vary. That's why ACT may offer supervision as early as noon,
provided at least ten students enroll five school days prior to the
early dismissal day. Parents must pay one week in advance of the
early dismissal date. Children not registered in advance cannot be
escorted to ACT.
Remember, parents must pay one week in
advance of the date of early dismissal. Children not registered in
advance cannot be escorted to ACT
How can students
get to the After School Program Centers?
Pick up is available at some neighboring public and private
school; other children are dropped off by DOE buses near the
Cathedral entrance. For details, call 212.316.7530
When does pick up service begin and
end?
Our escorting service begins two weeks after public schools open.
Students from Cathedral School are picked up in their respective
school building on the first day of school. Check our
calendar
for exact dates.
What happens when school is closed?
No problem. Children may be enrolled in A.C.T.'s
Holiday Camp for an additional fee, or be brought to A.C.T. at 3
p.m. If the A.C.T. center is off the Cathedral grounds, this option
is contingent on classrooms being available for A.C.T. staff.
Parents must notify the A.C.T. Office in advance.
ADDITIONAL SCHOOL-AGE PROGRAM INFORMATION
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