named programs · 8 · from sources
What they call their work
3D Engineering
Advanced design and engineering program using 3D modeling tools for children ages 8 and up
Alternative Energy
Science program exploring renewable energy concepts for children ages 8 and up
Engineering Explorers
Hands-on engineering and problem-solving program for children ages 5 and up
Museum Makers
Art and design program for children ages 5 and up focused on creating museum-style exhibits
Musical Ears
STEAM program introducing music and sound exploration for children ages 5 and up
Snapology
STEM enrichment program using LEGO-based activities for hands-on learning in engineering and robotics for ages 5 and up
Space Robotics
Robotics and space-themed engineering program offered on Mondays
Video Game Design
Technology and coding program for children ages 8 and up to create their own video games
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 2 activities
- Operating afterschool enrichment programsProvides structured afterschool programming from 2:15 PM to 5:30 PM for children, including pickup from local Long Island City schools and bus stops, with optional extended drop-off at Hunters Point Library starting at 5:45 PM. Activities include rotating organic, healthy, nut-free snacks, outdoor park visits during favorable weather, and enrichment in STEM, entrepreneurship, arts, field trips, and special events.
- Providing tutoring servicesOffers tutoring for students in grades K–10 in reading, math, ELA, and homework help, available on-site or at home.
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Delivering summer camps, school break camps, and weekend workshopsOffers No School Day Camps, School Break Camps, and Weekend Workshops for children, featuring hands-on exploration, field trips, and special events focused on STEM, arts, and nature-based learning.
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Sliding-Scale Tuition Programs 1 activity
- Distributing scholarships and financial aidProvides scholarships and financial aid to families based on demonstrated financial need, including a 10% discount for families registering for three or more days per week of afterschool programming for the full semester.
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Hands-On STEM Education Programs 1 activity
- Offering specialized STEM and creative education programsProvides a range of themed programs for children ages 5 and up, including video game design, 3D engineering, robotics (Real World Robotics), drone technology (Drone Dynamics), filmmaking, LEGO-based robotics using WeDo 2.0, Snapology STEM through play, Engineering Explorers, alternative energy education, and art enrichment (Art Explosion).
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Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 1 activity
- Operating a studio space for teaching artists and youth program providersOperates a studio rented at nominal cost to teaching artists and small businesses offering youth programs, providing affordable space and support to small, education-based businesses to share their programs with the community.
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Homeschool Support Services 1 activity
- Providing homeschool enrichment programsOffers daytime enrichment classes exclusively for homeschool families in Long Island City, including private group sessions for homeschool collectives, co-ops, and sibling groups with customizable programs and schedules. Also provides science homeschool activities developed in collaboration with Snapology.
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Women's Empowerment and Leadership Development 1 activity
- Sourcing and subcontracting women-led youth enrichment programsSources and subcontracts women-led youth enrichment businesses to schools and educational spaces, expanding access to diverse, high-quality programming.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$374K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$374K100%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$367K
Program expenses96%
Admin / overhead4%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$7K
Cash$7K
Investments$0
Liabilities$927
Net assets$6K
Liquid reserves0.2 mo
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue +15.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 2
- JESSICA CHAKARJI — PRESIDENT
- JOAN SIMMS — SECRETARY/TR
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- NYC Department of Education Government — Registered vendor with the NYC Department of Education
- Snapology Partner — Collaborates with Snapology to offer STEM classes, workshops, and camps for children.
- Snapology Partner — STEAM partner that co-develops science homeschool activities and ideas with the organization.
- Snapology NYC Partner — Collaborates with The Afterschool Collective to deliver camps and workshops.
- Teaching Artists Partner — Rents studio space to teaching artists to deliver youth programs.
- hometown collectives Partner — Offers private group sessions for homeschool collectives and co-ops
- local organizations Partner — Partners with local organizations to deliver afterschool enrichment programs.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Experiential Learning Through Play 194 orgsmethodology: experiential_learningBy providing unstructured, hands-on play and project-based activities in STEM, art, and entrepreneurship, children develop curiosity, resilience, and confidence because self-directed exploration fosters intrinsic motivation and problem-solving skills.shared approach: Play-Based Learning →
- Whole-Child Development via Enriched Environments 152 orgsmethodology: whole-child_developmentBy offering a warm, inclusive environment with appropriate challenges and community support, children develop academically, socially, and creatively because holistic developmental domains are interdependent and flourish in nurturing, stimulating settings.shared approach: Whole-Child Integrated Development →
- Network-Brokering for Equitable Access to Holistic Educationmethodology: network-brokeringBy connecting schools with vetted, women-led enrichment providers, students gain increased access to high-quality, holistic programming because strategic partnerships reduce barriers to entry and ensure consistent, professional program delivery.