After School Details - Fall 2026
**JUST ADDED** **FREE PROGRAM**
Program Name: Salvadori
Grades: 3-5 Only
Days/Times of the Week: Thursdays Only from 2:30 - 4 p.m.
Start Date: 10/1/26
End Date: 1/21/27
(No program on 10/8, 11/19)
Description/Registration Info:
Salvadori is a S.T.E.A.M based organization that helps students see the relevance of math, science, and the arts through collaborative, hands-on, project-based lessons. Interested families should apply by September 3.
This semester Salvadori will be offering a FREE program for Grades 3-5 on Thursdays all about “Skyscrapers”!
More Info + Application - HERE
**TUITION-BASED PROGRAM**
Program Name: Kids in the Game (KING)
Grades: K-5 Only
Days/Times of the Week: Monday-Friday from 2:30 - 5 p.m.
* Offers a King+ option to extend programming to 5:45 p.m. for $30/day
Start Date: 9/14/26
End Date: 1/22/27
Make Up Week*: 1/25/2027-1/29/2027
*Families registered for enrichment will still receive care on the days they are registered, even if there is no makeup class scheduled
Description/Registration Info:
Kids in the Game offers a variety of enrichment programming from sports to coding. Students do homework, arts and crafts, and play supervised games with KING coaches before and after their enrichment classes.
Their program is tuition-based. Costs vary based on enrichment selection and families may choose to attend 1-5 days/week.
Register HERE.
Please see flyer HERE for more info and below for class offerings:
- MONDAYS
- Karate
- Cinemakidz: Cinematic Wizardry
- TUESDAYS
- Basketball
- Soccer
- WEDNESDAYS
- Fencing (Grades K-5)
- iCamp: Science Squad Magical Reactions (Grades K-2)
- iCamp: Mystery Crime Solvers (Grades 3-5)
- THURSDAYS
- Coding
- Spark: Art
- FRIDAYS
- KING Scientists
- Launch Engineering: I Want To Be an Engineer (Grades K-2)
- Launch Engineering: Engineering a Metropolis (Grades 3-5)
**TUITION-BASED PROGRAM**
Program Name: Chess Club and Team with Impact Coaching Network (ICN)
Grades: K-5 Only
Days/Times of the Week: Mondays + Wednesdays Only from 2:30 - 5 p.m.
* Offers an option to extend to 6 p.m. for additional fee
Start Date: 9/14/26
End Date: 1/28/27
ICN offers our students chess programming that matches players into groups based on skill, interest level & age. Through ICN, our PS 198 teams prepare for local, city, state and even national competitions.
This is a tuition-based program and cost varies.
- See HERE for pricing and more info.
- Registration - HERE
- Questions: ps198chess@gmail.com
**TUITION-BASED PROGRAM**
Program Name: DramaZone Musical Theater
Grades: K-3 Only
Days/Times of the Week: Tuesdays Only from 2:30 - 5 p.m.
* Offers a complementary option to extend programming until 5:15 p.m.
Start Date: 9/15/26
End Date: 1/19/27
DramaZone® is offering a program for K-3 students as an introduction to musical theater. Classes include singing, dancing, acting and movement games all in the spirit of fun! This program ends with an in-class performance of Frozen for family and friends at the end of the semester. No experience necessary.
Please Note: This class needs a minimum of 8 registered students to run this semester.
This is a tuition-based program and will cost $695 per semester.
More Info - HERE
Registration Information:
Password: FALL26DZ198
**TUITION-BASED PROGRAM**
Program Name: DramaZone Debate
Grades: 2-5 Only
Days/Times of the Week: Thursdays Only from 2:30 - 5 p.m.
* Offers a complementary option to extend programming until 5:15 p.m.
Start Date: 9/17/26
End Date: 1/21/27
DramaZone® is now offering PS 198 students in Grades 2-5 the chance to participate in their custom debate curriculum for children, taught citywide at over 35 schools including the city’s foremost private and public schools.
In this program, children will learn skills to last a lifetime and the confidence to speak their minds. Participants will get to do a “Debate Chess” activity to help them navigate their choices and sharpen their listening. Children will get to formulate and execute informed arguments based on modern day and common place topics and events. They develop and use dialogue, critical thinking, logic to support their positions. Analysis of speeches, interactive speech games and development of public speaking skills round out this class.
Please Note: This class needs a minimum of 8 registered students to run this semester.
This is a tuition-based program and will cost $695 per semester.
More Info - HERE
Registration Information:
- Link: https://dramazonenyc.com/dzfa-classes-green/
- Password: FALL26DZ198
**TUITION-BASED PROGRAM**
Program Name: iPiano Lab
Grades: K-5 Only
Days/Times of the Week: Fridays Only from 2:30 - 4:15 p.m.
* Offers an option to extend programming to 5 p.m.
Start Date: 9/18/25
*New Session Begins Every 6 Weeks
iPiano Lab teaches keyboard basics and other musical skills to students all with an emphasis on fun. Programming will begin on Friday, September 18. Enrollment rotates every 6 weeks. They offer sibling discounts.
Flyer - HERE
They are offering two dismissal times with different pricing:
**FREE PROGRAM** **NEW THIS YEAR, OFFERING WALKING PICK UP STARTING OCTOBER**
Program Name: Union Settlement
Grades: K-5 Only
Days/Times of the Week: Monday-Fridays, Until 5 p.m.
Start Date: Mid-October
WHCC Union Settlement is a free, DYCD-funded after school program hosted at 1775 3rd Ave (98th and 3rd Ave). Pending they have enough enrollment, they will offer a limited amount of pick-up spots from PS 198 and escort children to their site after school. This program is just re-starting and has not set a start date yet but is gathering applications and will send interested families information.
Reach out to both Program Director, Yllana Maher at ymahler@unionsettlement.org and Site Supervisor, Deon Maxwell at dmaxwell@unionsettlement.org to inquire.
To Apply:
- Submit a DYCD application (linked below, the same as Goddard/Beacon's) to ymahler@unionsettlement.org and dmaxwell@unionsettlement.org
- Pick up an application from Ms. Raychel in the main office and turn it back in to her
More Info: Overview Flyer HERE
**NEW THIS YEAR, OFFERING WALKING PICK UP** **TUITION-BASED PROGRAM**
Program Name: MakeInspires
Grades: K-5 Only
Days/Times of the Week: Monday-Friday from 2:30 - Varying Times
* Extended day pick-up offered until 6 p.m.
Start Date: 9/14/26
End Date: 1/24/27
MakeInspires is located at 1642 York Avenue (York and 86th St). They offer a wide variety of STEAM programming. Their after school options offer pickup from PS 198 and MakeInspires staff escorts the children (walking) to their location.
MakeInpires offers programs for students in kindergarten through twelfth grade, with a strong focus on elementary and middle school learners. Their Makerspaces give students the tools, space, and community to explore coding, robotics, 3D printing, design, and more. With hands-on learning at the center, students not only understand how things work but also gain the confidence and skills to create what comes next.
This is a tuition-based program. Costs vary per class.
More Info: Overview Flyer HERE
Registration: HERE
Please address any questions to nyc@makeinspires.com
**OFFERING WALKING PICK UP** **TUITION-BASED PROGRAM**
Program Name: 92NY
Grades: K-5 Only
Days/Times of the Week: Monday-Friday from 2:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Start Date: 9/14/26
92NY is located at 1395 Lexington Ave. on the corner of Lexington and 92nd St. They offer a wide-variety of programming. Their clubhouse after school options offer pickup from PS 198 and 92NY staff escorts the children (walking) to their location.
See HERE for more info and registration.
**OFFERING WALKING PICK UP** **TUITION-BASED PROGRAM**
Program Name: Gotham Swim
Grades: PK-5
Days/Times of the Week: Wednesday, Thursdays, + Fridays Only from 2:30 - 3:20 p.m.
Start Date: 9/10/26
Gotham Swim offers students the opportunity to take swim lessons at The Monterey Health Club (located at 175 E 96th St) on Wednesdays, Thursdays and/or Fridays. This service would include 1-3 adults escorting the students from the school to the pool at dismissal time. Lessons begin at 2:35pm and end at 3:20pm. Parents would be expected to pick up their children from the pool by 3:20 p.m. Cost ranges from $75-$89/lesson. For more info, contact gothamcityswim@gmail.com.
**OFFERING WALKING PICK UP** **TUITION-BASED PROGRAM**
Program Name: NY Kids Club
Grades: PK Only
Days/Times of the Week: Mondays - Fridays from 2:20 - 6 p.m.
Start Date: 9/10/26
We partner with the NY Kids Club 94th St. location, which is located at 345 E 94th St.
Their program picks up our Pre-K children from PS 198 and the Kids Club staff escorts the children (walking) to their location.
See more information about afternoon club programming HERE.
More Info - Website
Please Note: NY Kids Club is currently on a waitlist only but families may still apply.