ASP@81 Classes
4th-8th Grade Classes
Calhoun will continue to follow the guidelines outlined by the NYC Department of Health.
For Cub Club (4-5) or Homework Help (5-8): Register for the semester, or fill out the Drop-in Care: Passes and Request form, redeemable for 5 days of as-needed drop-in care throughout the school year.
Prices listed are for the full semester. Financial aid is available for ASP.
Classes run daily from 3:30-4:45pm, with the option for Extended Day care until 6pm. Students will enjoy snack and downtime from 3-3:30pm before classes begin.
Fall 2023 Semester Classes
September 11, 2023 - January 19, 2024
The grade range for each class is noted under the class title.
Monday
Coding and Game Design
Grades 4-5
Mondays; 3:30-4:45pm
Cost: $950
Location: 81st Street
Instructor: RoboFun
Using Scratch, a visual programming language developed by the MIT Media Lab, students create engaging, interactive animations, and video games complete with characters, settings, obstacles, and controls.
Songwriting
Grades 5-8
Mondays; 3:30-4:45pm
Cost: $950
Location: 81st Street
Instructor: Teagan Taylor
Express yourself through songwriting! In this class, students will study the inner-workings of their favorite songs, learn common pop song format, basic music theory and musicianship skills, and how to write catchy and memorable melodies. Students will write their own lyrics inspired by their life experiences, and collaborate, edit, and write together as a group. This class is all about having fun and learning to express one’s self through the power of songwriting!
Dancetastic!
Grades 4-6
Mondays; 3:30-4:45pm
Cost: $950
Instructor: Erin Landers
Location: 81st Street
We’ll get our bodies moving and learn tools to express ourselves through dance. Working with a variety of artistic prompts, students will be able to follow their inspiration. Together we’ll cultivate a supportive environment where we can collaborate and celebrate each other’s creations. No previous dance experience necessary! Please wear/bring comfortable clothes.
Extended Day: Monday
Grades 4-8
Mondays; 4:45-6pm
Cost: $250
Location: 81st Street, various
Instructors: ASP Staff
Extended care offered from 4:45-6pm, after ASP classes are dismissed.
Cub Club
Grades 4-5
Mondays; 3-6pm
Cost: $850
Location: 81st Street, various
Instructors: ASP Staff
Open to 4th-5th grade students, Cub Club offers a daily assortment of entertaining and educational activities for creative kids and working parents/guardians who are looking for supervised after-school care, 3-6pm. Our goal is to maintain an organized and fun environment where students can have a snack, make new friends, and experience a variety of fantastic afternoons.
Pickup any time between 3-6pm.
Homework Help
Grades 5-8
Mondays; 3:30-4:45pm
Cost: $400
Location: 81st Street, various
Instructor: Calhoun MS faculty & ASP Staff
Homework Help Club provides 5th-8th graders with a quiet space and opportunity to seek extra support in completing their homework. Students may participate in group games and activities when work is completed.
Drop-in: In order to reserve a space for drop-in, you must fill-out a drop-in request form by 1pm. Without the notification, we will not be able to take responsibility for your child. You must purchase a Drop-in Pass, redeemable for 5 drop-in sessions, to be used as needed.
Tuesday
Craft Time with Kyle
Grades 4-5
Tuesdays; 3:30-4:45pm
Cost: $1000
Location: 81st Street
Instructors: Kyle Anderson
Do you miss learning new arts and crafts? Did you learn cool new arts and crafts at camp? In this class, we will do some beading (daisies on a chain, anyone?), weaving, making beads and figures with polymer clay, and traditional friendship bracelets. Every week or so we will explore a new craft and let our imaginations run wild.
Calhoun Athletics: Soccer
Grades 4-6
Tuesdays; 3:30-4:45pm
Cost: $950
Location: Gym @85th, 325 W 85th St
Instructor: Calhoun Athletic Department
Calhoun Athletics, in partnership with U1 Sports, is excited to offer this new soccer class. Participants will learn the fundamental skills of the game in a fun and growth-based environment. Through a mix of creative gameplay, skills training, and introductions to the Calhoun Athletic Department's culture, participants will learn the game and leave excited to continue their soccer journey at Calhoun.
Please wear sneakers and athletic clothes.
Draw, Doodle, Pop
Grades 5-8
Tuesdays; 3:30-4:45pm
Cost: $1000
Location: 81st Street, 7th fl Art Studio
Instructor: Private Picassos
This unique drawing class will focus on traditional, and non-traditional, drawing techniques, getting inspiration from old masters and contemporary artists such as Jim Dine, Vincent Van Gogh, Keith Haring and many more. Think Kehinde Wiley-inspired self portraits, Takashi Murakami pattern making and Edgar Degas-inspired figure drawing.
Magic
Grades 4-5
Tuesdays; 3:30-4:45pm
Cost: $1000
Location: 81st Street, 7th fl Art Studio
Instructor: Tanya Solomon
Have you ever wanted to make things disappear or float in the air, find a selected card, or just be generally amazing? We will learn mystifying magic tricks with everyday objects. Basics of magical trickiness, including sleight of hand and misdirection, will be covered. Get ready to make your friends marvel, gasp, and laugh!
Professional magician Tanya Solomon has toured nationally with her solo show, been a cast member of the Coney Island Sideshow, performed on the Drew Barrymore Show, and entertained thousands of kids around NYC as her alter ego Razzle Dazzle. She has taught circus and magic since 2010.
Extended Day
Grades 4-8
Tuesdays; 4:45-6pm
Cost: $265
Location: 81st Street, various
Instructors: ASP Staff
Extended care offered from 4:45-6pm, after ASP classes are dismissed.
Cub Club
Grades 4-5
Tuesdays; 3-6pm
Cost: $900
Location: 81st Street, various
Instructors: ASP Staff
Open to 4th-5th grade students, Cub Club offers a daily assortment of entertaining and educational activities for creative kids and working parents/guardians who are looking for supervised after-school care, 3-6pm. Our goal is to maintain an organized and fun environment where students can have a snack, make new friends, and experience a variety of fantastic afternoons.
Pickup any time between 3-6pm.
Grades 5-8
Tuesdays; 3:30-4:45pm
Cost: $425
Location: 81st Street, various
Instructor: Calhoun MS Faculty & ASP Staff
Homework Help Club provides 5th-8th graders with a quiet space and opportunity to seek extra support in completing their homework. Students may participate in group games and activities when work is completed.
Drop-in: In order to reserve a space for drop-in, you must fill-out a drop-in request form by 1pm. Without the notification, we will not be able to take responsibility for your child. You must purchase a Drop-in Pass, redeemable for 5 drop-in sessions, to be used as needed.
Wednesday
Yoga
Grades 4-5
Wednesdays; 3:30-4:45pm
Cost: $1100
Location: Calhoun 503
Instructor: Karma Kids
Join us for an energy releasing yoga class that’s just for kids! We’ll work on basic and challenging yoga poses such as inversions and arm balances, group poses and partner poses including acro-yoga poses, yoga games and mindfulness activities, breathing exercises and more! We’ll bend, stretch, balance and breathe as we strengthen our bodies and learn about ourselves – what makes us special, how we can connect to others and calm our brains and bodies. Our class will end in deep relaxation where all of the kids will get yummy smelling foot rubs! This is a great complement to any sport or specialty, for the non-competitive child, and for anyone who loves or wants to check out yoga. Yoga mats will be provided. Please wear/bring comfortable clothes.
Acting for the Camera
Grade 4-6
Wednesdays; 3:30-4:45pm
Cost: $950
Location: 81st St
Instructor: Rrita Ibrahimi
This class is designed for students who would like to act in front of the camera. We will rehearse monologues and scenes, cover the basics of auditioning for commercial and film, as well as watch, discuss and learn from our performances.
Python Coding
Grades 6-8
Wednesdays; 3:30-4:45pm
Cost: $950
Location: 81st Street
Instructor: RoboFun
Students will learn the basics of the Python programming language, which is used in the creation of software applications, webpages, the shells of operating systems, and games. They will learn to design various projects including dice simulators, mad lib generators, text-based adventure games, and others while infusing each of the designs with their own creative interests.
Calhoun Athletics: Run Club (Outdoor)
Grades 4-6
Wednesdays; 3:30-4:45pm
Cost: $900
Location: Riverside Park
Instructor: Calhoun Athletic Department
For those with loads of energy left after school, Calhoun Athletics offers the Calhoun Run Club! This program introduces basic running form, technique, and strategy throughout different drills and runs. It is also an introduction to the Calhoun Athletics philosophy and core values. All runner levels are encouraged! Please wear sneakers and athletic clothes. Students will be outdoors, weather-permitting. They will return to the school for 4:45pm dismissal.
Extended Day
Grades 4-8
Wednesdays; 4:45-6pm
Cost: $250
Location: 81st St, various
Instructor: ASP Staff
Extended care offered from 4:45-6pm, after ASP classes are dismissed.
Cub Club
Grades 4-5
Wednesdays; 3-6pm
Cost: $850
Location: 81st St, various
Instructor: ASP Staff
Open to 4th-5th grade students, Cub Club offers a daily assortment of entertaining and educational activities for creative kids and working parents/guardians who are looking for supervised after-school care, 3-6pm. Our goal is to maintain an organized and fun environment where students can have a snack, make new friends, and experience a variety of fantastic afternoons.
Pickup any time between 3-6pm.
Homework Help
Grades 5-8
Wednesdays; 3:30-4:45pm
Cost: $400
Location: 81st St, various
Instructor: Calhoun MS Faculty & ASP Staff
Homework Help Club provides 5th-8th graders with a quiet space and opportunity to seek extra support in completing their homework. Students may participate in group games and activities when work is completed.
Drop-in: In order to reserve a space for drop-in, you must fill-out a drop-in request form by 1pm. Without the notification, we will not be able to take responsibility for your child. You must purchase a Drop-in Pass, redeemable for 5 drop-in sessions, to be used as needed.
Thursday
Chess
Grades 4-8
Thursdays; 3:30-4:45pm
Cost: $950
Instructor: Chris Chanin
Location: 81st Street
The Calhoun Chess Club is open to 4th-8th graders regardless of experience. We will use the most recent technologies (smart board, internet, iPad, laptop, etc.) to explore the royal game, from the basic ideas of check and check mate to deep strategy. All materials will be provided. Students will be given both group and individual instruction, and will receive end-of-the-semester gifts to complement their education!
Teen Yoga and Mindfulness
Grades 6-8
Thursdays; 3:30-4:45pm
Cost: $1100
Location: 81st St.
Instructor: Karma Kids
Join us for an energy releasing yoga class that’s just for tweens and teens! We’ll work on basic and challenging yoga poses such as inversions and arm balances, group poses and partner poses including acro-yoga poses, yoga games and mindfulness activities, breathing exercises and more! We’ll bend, stretch, balance and breathe as we strengthen our bodies and learn about ourselves – what makes us special, how we can connect to others and calm our brains and bodies. Our class will end in deep relaxation where all of the kids will get yummy smelling foot rubs! This is a great complement to any sport or specialty, for the non-competitive child, and for anyone that loves or wants to check out yoga. Yoga mats will be provided. Please wear/bring comfortable clothes.
Make it Small!
Grades 4-5
Thursdays; 3:30-4:45pm
Cost: $950
Instructor: Private Picassos
Location: 81st Street
Get your magnifying glasses ready for this new class focused on miniature art! We'll create mini worlds in glass jars inspired by artist Tristan Blondeau, shadow drawings inspired by artist Vincent Bal, mini dreamscapes inspired by artist Basia Wesolowska and much more.
Calhoun Athletics: Volleyball
Grades 4-6
Thursdays; 3:30-4:45pm
Cost: $900
Location: 81st St gym, 8th fl
Instructor: Calhoun Athletic Department
Calhoun Athletics, in partnership with U1 Sports, is excited to offer this new volleyball class. Participants will learn the fundamental skills of the game in a fun and growth-based environment. Through a mix of creative gameplay, skills training, and introductions to the Calhoun Athletic Department's culture, participants will learn the game and leave excited to continue their volleyball journey at Calhoun. Please wear sneakers and athletic clothes.
Calhoun Athletics: Basketball
Grades 4-6
Thursdays; 3:30-4:45pm
Cost: $900
Location: 81st St gym, 8th fl
Instructor: Calhoun Athletic Department
Calhoun Athletics, in partnership with U1 Sports, is excited to offer this new basketball training class. Basketball league players will learn and refine the fundamental skills of the game while building athletic self-confidence through clinic and league play. Led by former college basketball players, this class will emphasize spacing, cutting, ball handling, passing, shooting, footwork, team offense, and team defense. Each class will include 30 minutes of skill training followed by league play among class participants. U1 League training is great preparation for future school and/or travel team play. Please wear sneakers and athletic clothes.
Extended Day
Grades 4-8
Thursdays; 4:45-6pm
Cost: $250
Location: 81st Street, various
Instructor: ASP Staff
Extended care offered from 4:45-6pm, after ASP classes are dismissed.
Cub Club
Grades 4-5
Thursdays; 3-6pm
Cost: $850
Location: 81st Street, various
Instructor: ASP Staff
Open to 4th-5th grade students, Cub Club offers a daily assortment of entertaining and educational activities for creative kids and working parents/guardians who are looking for supervised after-school care, 3-6pm. Our goal is to maintain an organized and fun environment where students can have a snack, make new friends, and experience a variety of fantastic afternoons.
Pickup any time between 3-6pm.
Homework Help
Grades 5-8
Thursdays; 3:30-4:45pm
Cost: $400
Location: 81st Street, various
Instructor: Calhoun MS Faculty & ASP Staff
Homework Help Club provides 5th-8th graders with a quiet space and opportunity to seek extra support in completing their homework. Students may participate in group games and activities when work is completed.
Drop-in: In order to reserve a space for drop-in, you must fill-out a drop-in request form by 1pm. Without the notification, we will not be able to take responsibility for your child. You must purchase a Drop-in Pass, redeemable for 5 drop-in sessions, to be used as needed.
Friday
Science & Art
Grades 4-5
Fridays; 3:30-4:45pm
Cost: $950
Location: 81st Street
Instructor: Private Picassos
Budding Picassos and young Einsteins unite! Kids will go on an adventure through the intersecting worlds of science and art in this awesome class! We’ll get messy with homemade chalk, Gyotaku printmaking, fossil creation and much more!
Martial Arts
Grades 3-8
Fridays; 3:30-4:45pm
Cost: $1100
Location: Gym @85th, 325 W 85th St
Instructor: Premier Martial Arts
Premier Martial Arts Website
A fun activity that can enhance your child’s coordination and confidence in a safe and structured environment, our kids martial arts classes have just what you need. Modern Martial Arts offers a unique experience, which combines physical strength and agility while addressing topics such as street smarts, dealing with bullies, and having respect for others. Our exceptional instructors inspire confidence and mental focus helping to build the foundations that will serve children a lifetime.
Knitting
Grades 4-7
Fridays; 3:30-4:45pm
Cost: $950
Location: 81st Street
Instructor: Curated Care
Learn the basics of knitting & crochet in this relaxing craft class! Most kids keep their hands busy with gadgets these days but your child will learn how to cast on yarn to their knitting needles, knit and purl stitches, counting rows and then it is time to knit away! Over the course of this class, everyone will make a cozy knit creation to enjoy during the chilly winter months or give away as a gift to a loved one.
Extended Day: Friday
Grades 4-8
Fridays; 4:45-6pm
Cost: $250
Location: 81st Street, various
Instructors: ASP Staff
Extended care offered from 4:45-6pm, after ASP classes are dismissed.
Cub Club
Grades 4-5
Fridays; 3-6pm
Cost: $850
Location: 81st Street, various
Instructors: ASP Staff
Open to 4th-5th grade students, Cub Club offers a daily assortment of entertaining and educational activities for creative kids and working parents/guardians who are looking for supervised after-school care, 3-6pm. Our goal is to maintain an organized and fun environment where students can have a snack, make new friends, and experience a variety of fantastic afternoons.
Pickup any time between 3-6pm.
Homework Help
Grades 5-8
Fridays; 3:30-4:45pm
Cost: $400
Location: 81st Street, various
Instructor: Calhoun MS faculty & ASP Staff
Homework Help Club provides 5th-8th graders with a quiet space and opportunity to seek extra support in completing their homework. Students may participate in group games and activities when work is completed.
Drop-in: In order to reserve a space for drop-in, you must fill-out a drop-in request form by 1pm. Without the notification, we will not be able to take responsibility for your child. You must purchase a Drop-in Pass, redeemable for 5 drop-in sessions, to be used as needed.
For more information about classes, services, or registration please contact ASP81@calhoun.org. Financial aid is available for ASP.
FALL 2023
schedule is subject to change
MONDAY
Game Design 4th-5th
Songwriting 5th-8th
Dancetastic! 4th-6th
Cub Club 4th-5th
Homework Help 5th-8th
Extended Day 4th-8th
TUESDAY
Craft Time 4th-5th
Soccer 4th-6th
Draw, Doodle, Pop 5th-8th
Magic 4th-5th
Cub Club 4th-5th
Homework Help 5th-8th
Extended Day 4th-8th
WEDNESDAY
Run Club 4th-6th
Yoga 4th-5th
Acting for the Camera 4th-6th
Python Coding 6th-8th
Cub Club 4th-5th
Homework Help 5th-8th
Extended Day 4th-8th
THURSDAY
Make it Small! 4th-5th
Teen Yoga 6th-8th
Chess 4th-8th
Volleyball 4th-6th
Basketball 4th-6th
Cub Club 4th-5th
Homework Help 5th-8th
Extended Day 4th-8th
FRIDAY
Science & Art 4th-5th
Knitting 4th-7th
Martial Arts 3rd-8th
Cub Club 4th-5th
Homework Help 5th-8th
Extended Day 4th-8th