After School - Spring 2026
**FREE PROGRAM**CURRENTLY FULL**
Program Name: Beacon
Grades: K-5 Only
Days/Times of the Week: Monday-Friday from 2:30 - 6 p.m.*
*(Beacon dismissal starts at 5:30 p.m. each day)
End Date: 6/12/26
Description/Application Info:
Beacon is a free, DYCD-funded after school program hosted in our school but space is limited. Their program runs through the entire school year - starting on Monday, September 8, and ending June 12, 2025 (dates subject to change). They serve grades K-5 and only PS 198 and PS 77 students.Their program is daily on Mondays-Fridays from 2:30-6 p.m. with their dismissal beginning at 5:30 p.m. each day.
A new application is needed every year for all interested families and it must be filled out in full as they can not accept incomplete applications.They require that students attend at least 4 out of 5 days per week and stay for the duration of the program daily to meet DYCD attendance policies.
Please read carefully for details:
- Registration is on a rolling basis. They will NO longer use the lottery system to enroll students in the Beacon Program. Beacon will continue to accept applications until they are full. Once full, any applicants will be placed on a waiting list. Current Status: Beacon is full and only accepting applications for the wait list.
- Priority will be given in the following order:
- Returning students
- Siblings
- General school population
- Attendance is important. An 80% attendance rate is required (4 out of 5 FULL days per week)
- All necessary documents must be turned into Beacon following acceptance to secure spot:
- Recent medical form (if your child is in Summer Rising and you have turned in a recent medical form to Beacon, they can use that for after school)
- Signed acknowledgement of receipt of Family Handbook
- Recent report card/progress report
TO APPLY:
- Please find the application form below.
- Scan and e-mail fully completed applications to Assistant Director, Yvette Perez at yperez@goddard.org
If you have Beacon-specific questions, please contact Assistant Director, Yvette Perez at yperez@goddard.org.
Note for 3rd-5th Grade Families Planning to Participate in Test Prep:
- It has been confirmed that Beacon students are able to join Beacon after test prep. Teachers will dismiss from test prep to directly to Beacon and families can pickup at regular Beacon dismissal.
**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
Dates:
- 1/23/26 - Fall Semester Ends
- 1/26/26 - 1/30/26 - Make-Up Week
- 2/2/26 - Spring Semester Begins
- 6/12/26 - Spring Semester Ends
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. (Scroll down to see spring info as fall information is still listed also)
**EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT: Sign up before December 31 for a $30 discount for every class you register for using code: 198SPRINGEN2026
Please see flyer HERE for more info and below for class offerings:
- MONDAYS
Weird Science TV
- Karate
- TUESDAYS
- KING Scientists
Yoga & Meditation
- WEDNESDAYS
- SPARK Art
- The Amazing Science of the Human Body: Inside the Human Body (K-2)
- Fencing (1st-5th Grade Only)
- THURSDAYS
- Coding
- Soccer 2
- FRIDAYS
- Pickleball 2
- Basketball 2
Marine Biology (K-2)
Rocket Science: Destination Mars (3-5)
Note for 3rd-5th Grade Families Planning to Participate in Test Prep:
- It has been confirmed that KING students are able to join KING after test prep, which ends at 3:45 p.m. as Upper Grade enrichments begin at 4 p.m. Teachers will dismiss from test prep to directly to KING and families can pickup at regular KING dismissal.
**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
Dates:
- 1/28/26 - Fall Semester Ends
- 2/2/26 - Spring Semester Begins
- 6/17/26 - Spring Semester Ends
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
Note for 3rd-5th Grade Families Planning to Particpate in Test Prep:
- It is confirmed that students who are enrolled in chess can be dismissed directly to chess after test prep on applicable Wednesdays.
- On test prep days, the schedule will be games first, lesson second so that all students still get the full lesson portion of chess.
- ICN will of a 15% discount on Wednesday to anyone who signs up for chess and is participating in test prep. Please connect with Coach Logan directly for a discount code if this applies to you.
**NEW THIS YEAR** **TUITION-BASED PROGRAM**
Program Name: DramaZone Musical Theater
Grades: K-2 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.
Dates:
- 1/20/26 - Fall Semester Ends
- 1/27/26 - Spring Semester Begins
- 6/16/26 - Spring Semester Ends
DramaZone® is offering a program for K-2 students as an introduction to musical theater. Classes include singing, dancing, acting and movement games all in the spirit of fun! This semester's program ends with an in-class performance of The Lion King 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 for spring semester.
This is a tuition-based program and will cost $695 per semester.
More Info - HERE
Registration Information:
Password: SPR26DZ198
**NEW THIS YEAR** **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.
Dates:
- 1/22/26 - Fall Semester Ends
- 1/29/26 - Spring Semester Begins
- 6/18/26 - Spring Semester Ends
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: SPR26DZ198
**FREE PROGRAM**
Program Name: Salvadori
Grades: K-1 Only
Days/Times of the Week: Thursdays Only from 2:30 - 4 p.m.
Dates:
- 1/15/26 - Fall Semester Ends
- 1/29/26 - Spring Semester Begins
- 5/14/26 - Spring Semester Ends
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. Salvadori will be offering a FREE program for Kindergarten + 1st grades on Thursdays all about “My Parks”!
Interested families should apply by December 12 as spots are limited.
**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.
Dates: New Session Begins Every 6 Weeks
- Next Session Ends 12/5
- New Session Begins 12/12
Piano Lab teaches keyboard basics and other musical skills to students all with an emphasis on fun. Programming will begin on Friday, September 12. Enrollment rotates every 6 weeks. They offer sibling discounts.
Flyer - HERE
They are offering two dismissal times with different pricing:
**TUITION-BASED PROGRAM**
SPRING SEMESTER REGISTRATION OPENS DECEMBER 3
Program Name: 92NY
Grades: K-5 Only
Days/Times of the Week: Monday-Friday from 2:30 - Varying Times
Dates:
- 1/23/26 - Fall Semester Ends
- 1/26/26 - Spring Semester Begins
- 6/12/26 - Spring Semester Ends
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 to their location.
See HERE for more info and registration.
**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.
Dates:
- 1/23/26 - Fall Semester Ends
- 1/7/26 - Winter Semester Begins
- 3/28/26 - Winter Semester Ends
*This document will updated with spring dates for April-June but it will likely be Wednesdays, Thursdays, + Fridays.
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 2:40pm 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 $73-$87/lesson.
**TUITION-BASED PROGRAM**
Program Name: NY Kids Club
Grades: PK Only
Days/Times of the Week: Mondays - Fridays from 2:20 - 5:30 p.m.
Dates: *Continues Year Round*
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 to their location.
See more information about afternoon club programming HERE.
More Info - Website