Enrichment Classes 2023-2024
Wildarts Enrichment Programs are offered on select days of the week during the school year. They are a great way to learn in a small group setting as classes are capped at 10-12 students. Enrichment classes offer more specialized instruction than our regularly scheduled Core program activities.
These enrichment classes are open to the entire PS 163 community, including those students not enrolled in our Core afterschool program. Signing up for an enrichment program allows your student access to the Wildarts Afterschool program for the entire Wildarts day. Wildarts families already enrolled in our Core, or Pre-K programs on the day of the enrichment can use coupon code core-rewards-40 at checkout to receive 40% off. Take a look at our schedule below!
Please keep in mind that enrolling in an Enrichment class may limit your child's participation in Wildarts showcases, as Enrichment classes may be scheduled during rehearsals.
Please view our Enrichment Cancellation Policy in our Family Handbook.
Spring 2024 Enrichment at PS163!
Spring Chess: Beginners 1/2/3 (M)
Mondays, 3:30-4:30PM | 09/18/2023 - 02/05/2024
Instructor: Mr. Lewis | Cost: $30 per session/week*
This enrichment session is for students in grades 1/2/3.
Our chess teacher Mr.James will introduce your child to the basic moves of the game. They will learn how to move the pieces, how to check & checkmate, stalemate, castling, and promotion. They will also be challenged with different puzzles to solve to enhance their problem-solving skills and techniques.
Spring Chess: Challengers 3/4/5 (M)
Mondays, 4:30-5:30 PM | 09/18/2023 - 02/05/2024
Instructor: Mr. Lewis | Cost: $30 per session/week*
This enrichment class is for students in grades 3-5.
Our chess teacher Mr.James will help to continue to build your child’s basic understanding of chess. They will be introduced to new learning combinations like double attack, fork, pin, x-ray, and different kinds of strategies to finish the games. They will also be challenged with different puzzles to solve to enhance their problem-solving skills and techniques.
Wild Soccer PK/K/1 (T)
Tuesdays, 4:00-4:45 PM | Apr 18 - Jun 20 (10 sessions)
Instructor: Mr. James | Cost: $25 per session/week*
This enrichment class is for students in grades 3-5.
Our chess teacher Mr.James will help to continue to build your child’s basic understanding of chess. They will be introduced to new learning combinations like double attack, fork, pin, x-ray, and different kinds of strategies to finish the games. They will also be challenged with different puzzles to solve to enhance their problem-solving skills and techniques.
Wildarts Soccer (W) 2/3/4/5
Wednesdays, 4:45 PM-5:45 PM | Apr 19 - Jun 21 (10 sessions)
Instructor: Shanise O'Connor | Cost: $25 per session/week*
This enrichment class is for students in all grades.
Participants will receive detailed instruction in advanced modern, hip hop, and ballet dance. Enrichment Dancers will perform a specially prepared piece at an upcoming WildArts Showcase to be announced.
Basketball (Th) 3/4/5
Thursdays, 4:45 PM-5:45 PM | Apr 20 - Jun 22 (9 sessions)
Instructor: James Jordan | Cost: $25 per session/week*
This enrichment class is for students in grades 3-5.
Participants will focus on improving basic techniques and strategies of basketball. Enrichment Basketball participants will practice dribbling, passing, and shooting in full length basketball games.
If you have a child that is younger than the grades specified for Basketball, but you are comfortable allowing your child to engage in this sports activity with 3rd through 5th graders, please feel free to register.
Cocinando en Español (Th) PK/K/1
Thursdays, 4:45 PM-5:45 PM | Apr 18 - Jun 20 (10 sessions)
Instructor: Sonia Mena | Cost: $25 per session/week*
This enrichment class is for students in grades PK-1.
Wacky Science Wednesdays 1/2/3
Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30 PM | Drop-In Enrollment
Instructor: Mailyn Gruezo | Cost: $25 per /week*
This enrichment class is for students in grades 1-3.
Join Wildarts instructor Ms. Mai on a scientific journey of discovery each Wednesday. These drop-in classes feature new experiments and projects each week. Growing crystals to make rock-candy, building our own bottle rockets to understand propulsion, and dissecting owl pellets are just some examples of the fun projects we'll do while following the scientific method.
Fall 2024 Enrichment at PS163!
Spring Chess: Beginners 1/2/3 (M)
Mondays, 3:30-4:30 PM | 09/16/2024 - 01/27/2025
Instructor: Mr. Lewis | Cost: $30 per session/week*
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This enrichment session is for students in grades 1/2/3.
Our chess teacher Mr.Lewis will introduce your child to the basic moves of the game. They will learn to move the pieces, check & checkmate, stalemate, castling, and promotion. They will also be challenged with different puzzles to enhance their problem-solving skills and techniques.
Spring Chess: Challengers 3/4/5 (M)
Mondays, 4:30-5:30 PM | 09/16/2024 - 01/27/2025
Instructor: Mr. Lewis | Cost: $30 per session/week*
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This enrichment class is for students in grades 3-5.
Our chess teacher Mr.Lewis will help to continue to build your child’s basic understanding of chess. They will be introduced to new learning combinations like double attack, fork, pin, x-ray, and different kinds of strategies to finish the games. They will also be challenged with different puzzles to enhance their problem-solving skills and techniques.
Wild Soccer PK/K/1 (T)
Tuesdays, 4:00-4:45 PM | 09/17/2024 - 01/28/2025
Instructor: Mr. James | Cost: $25 per session/week*
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Join WildArts Sports and Games Specialist, Mr. James, for a Soccer Enrichment Program. Participants will focus on learnings the basic techniques and strategies of Soccer in a small group setting. Soccer participants will also be learning dribbling, passing, and playing a full soccer game!
Wildarts Soccer (W) 2/3/4/5
Wednesdays, 4:45 PM-5:45 PM | 09/18/2024 - 01/22/2025
Instructor: Mr.James | Cost: $25 per session/week*
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Join WildArts Sports and Games Specialist, Mr. James, for a Soccer Enrichment Program. Participants will focus on learnings the basic techniques and strategies of Soccer in a small group setting. Soccer participants will also be learning dribbling, passing, and playing a full soccer game!
Basketball (Th) 3/4/5
Thursdays, 4:45 PM-5:45 PM | 09/19/2024 - 01/30/2025
Instructor: Mr.James | Cost: $25 per session/week*
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This enrichment class is for students in grades 3-5.
Participants will focus on improving basic techniques and strategies of basketball. Enrichment Basketball participants will practice dribbling, passing, and shooting in full length basketball games.
If you have a child that is younger than the grades specified for Basketball, but you are comfortable allowing your child to engage in this sports activity with 3rd through 5th graders, please feel free to register.
Cocinando en Español (Th) PK/K/1
Thursdays, 4:45 PM-5:45 PM | 09/19/2024 - 01/30/2025
Instructor: TBD | Cost: $25 per session/week*
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Help cook & bake some tasty treats while learning Spanish at the same time! Your child will be introduced to the fundamental principles of Spanish, basic vocabulary, sounds, and phonics! Each child will be able to walk away with a tasty treat to take home along with some new words to share with you!
** Any food allergies a participant has will be excluded from every recipe. For any other food accommodations please reach out to: Gabrielle@wildartsnyc.org
Wacky Science Wednesdays 1/2/3
Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30 PM | 09/18/2024 - 01/22/2025
Instructor: Ms.Mai | Cost: $25 per /week*
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This enrichment class is for students in grades 1-3.
Join Wildarts instructor Ms. Mai on a scientific journey of discovery each Wednesday. These drop-in classes feature new experiments and projects each week. Growing crystals to make rock-candy, building our own bottle rockets to understand propulsion, and dissecting owl pellets are just some examples of the fun projects we'll do while following the scientific method.
Wildarts enrichment classes are subject to minimum enrollment requirements. If the minimum enrollment is not met by the Sunday prior to the first session, the enrichment program will not move forward and families who registered will be refunded. Please be sure to spread the word!
Spring 2025 Enrichment at PS163!
Spring Chess: Beginners 1/2/3 (M)
Mondays, 3:30-4:30 PM | 02/10/2025 - 06/09/2025
Instructor: Mr. Lewis | Cost: $30 per session/week*
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This enrichment session is for students in grades 1/2/3.
Our chess teacher Mr.Lewis will introduce your child to the basic moves of the game. They will learn to move the pieces, check & checkmate, stalemate, castling, and promotion. They will also be challenged with different puzzles to enhance their problem-solving skills and techniques.
Spring Chess: Challengers 3/4/5 (M)
Mondays, 4:30-5:30 PM | 02/10/2025 - 06/09/2025
Instructor: Mr. Lewis | Cost: $30 per session/week*
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This enrichment class is for students in grades 3-5.
Our chess teacher Mr.Lewis will help to continue to build your child’s basic understanding of chess. They will be introduced to new learning combinations like double attack, fork, pin, x-ray, and different kinds of strategies to finish the games. They will also be challenged with different puzzles to enhance their problem-solving skills and techniques.
Wild Soccer PK/K/1 (T)
Tuesdays, 4:00-4:45 PM | 02/11/2025 - 06/10/2025
Instructor: Mr. James | Cost: $25 per session/week*
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Join WildArts Sports and Games Specialist, Mr. James, for a Soccer Enrichment Program. Participants will focus on learnings the basic techniques and strategies of Soccer in a small group setting. Soccer participants will also be learning dribbling, passing, and playing a full soccer game!
Wildarts Soccer (W) 2/3/4/5
Wednesdays, 4:45 PM-5:45 PM | 02/12/2025 - 06/11/2025
Instructor: Mr.James | Cost: $25 per session/week*
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Join WildArts Sports and Games Specialist, Mr. James, for a Soccer Enrichment Program. Participants will focus on learnings the basic techniques and strategies of Soccer in a small group setting. Soccer participants will also be learning dribbling, passing, and playing a full soccer game!
Basketball (Th) 3/4/5
Thursdays, 4:45 PM-5:45 PM | 02/13/2025 - 06/12/2025
Instructor: Mr.James | Cost: $25 per session/week*
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This enrichment class is for students in grades 3-5.
Participants will focus on improving basic techniques and strategies of basketball. Enrichment Basketball participants will practice dribbling, passing, and shooting in full length basketball games.
If you have a child that is younger than the grades specified for Basketball, but you are comfortable allowing your child to engage in this sports activity with 3rd through 5th graders, please feel free to register.
Cocinando en Español (Th) PK/K/1
Thursdays, 4:45 PM-5:45 PM | 02/13/2025 - 06/12/2025
Instructor: TBD | Cost: $25 per session/week*
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Help cook & bake some tasty treats while learning Spanish at the same time! Your child will be introduced to the fundamental principles of Spanish, basic vocabulary, sounds, and phonics! Each child will be able to walk away with a tasty treat to take home along with some new words to share with you!
** Any food allergies a participant has will be excluded from every recipe. For any other food accommodations please reach out to: Gabrielle@wildartsnyc.org
Wacky Science Wednesdays 1/2/3
Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30 PM | 02/12/2025 - 06/11/2025
Instructor: Ms.Mai | Cost: $25 per /week*
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This enrichment class is for students in grades 1-3.
Join Wildarts instructor Ms. Mai on a scientific journey of discovery each Wednesday. These drop-in classes feature new experiments and projects each week. Growing crystals to make rock-candy, building our own bottle rockets to understand propulsion, and dissecting owl pellets are just some examples of the fun projects we'll do while following the scientific method.