EDUCATION
About
After-School Programs
Casita Maria after-school program operates each afternoon during the school year, as well as a full-day camp programming on selected holidays and days off. Under our Creative Youth Development framework, the program promotes academic excellence, artistic mastery, civic engagement, and social development through project-based learning. Here are some of the highlights:
- Academic enrichment includes homework assistance as well as a focus on literacy and STEM skills.
- Art programs include music lessons on guitar, violin, piano, choir, musical theater, percussion, and music production, as well as visual arts and dance, led by Casita Maria's experienced Teaching Artists. We also partner on specialized arts education with world-class organizations including the New York Philharmonic, Dancing Classrooms, Show Kids Musical Theater Program, Public Theater/ Public Works, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Whitney Museum.
- Participants also meet and learn from professionals exhibiting in Casita Maria's Gallery and creating murals, have opportunities to exhibit their own work in the Young Artists Gallery, or even perform at the South Bronx Culture Festival!
- Daily snacks are provided.
We are currently accepting applications for Casita Maria After-School Programs from
K-12th Grades.
Email Nairobi Cordero at ncordero@casitamaria.org for assistance filling out the application, or to fill out in person.
For more information, or to fill out an application form online
https://discoverdycd.dycdconnect.nyc/home
Instead of using Casita Maria's name on the Program Search
for Elementary use this PIN CEL-45774 / and for Middle school use this PIN CSO-79634 and it will open our programs.
Steps to fill out the application can be found below.
Elementary
This program for elementary-aged children (grades K-5) introduces them to a variety of art forms, leads them in physical activities, and integrates literacy work and STEM learning, providing the building blocks for life-long creativity and social-emotional health.
Because we know that it's difficult for many parents and caregivers to take time out of their day to bring their children from school to an
after-school program, our staff can escort 50 to 60 participants from two partner schools, The Longwood Academy Public School and P.S. 150, Charles J. Fox School.
For more information, please email
elementary@casitamaria.org.
Middle School
This program for middle school-aged participants (Grades 6-8) builds on young artists' natural talents and greatness to empower them with creative enrichment activities and meaningful project-based activities that nurture well-being and positive youth culture.
In addition to the program at Casita Maria's Bronx location, we also run a satellite program at Harlem Village Academy in East Harlem.
For more information, please email
middleschool@casitamaria.org.
High School
Casita Maria's program for high school-age youth supports young scholars and their families during the transition to college, building key skills to help them fulfill their ambitions. Activities include college visits, mock college interviews, job shadowing, guest speakers, help developing resumes and college essays, and individual and group tutoring.
For more information, please email
collegebound@casitamaria.org.
Summer Day Camp
Casita Maria runs full-day summer camps for elementary-level (7 weeks), and middle school participants (6 weeks). Camp activities focus on a specific theme each summer, such as Bronx Culture, and culminate with a performance or exhibition incorporating research into the theme as well as new skills participants have learned. Campers also have plenty of time for recreation and trips to New York City landmarks such as the Bronx Zoo and museums.
Applications for summer day camp will be available around the second week of April each year. Summer Camp begins July 5th for both elementary and middle school. Elementary ends on August 18th ( 7 weeks) and Middle School ends on August 11th ( 6 weeks)
