5101 Avenue M
Brooklyn, NY 11234
Out of School Time program
@
P.S. 203
Director: David Senatore @
Email - ps203OST@aol.com
917-538-3776

As we continually develop our program’s activities for effective impact,
we implement activities that are both engaging as well as helpful in
identifying the basic needs of our participants.

 

PROGRAM ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES
Educational Enrichment
To complement the school curriculum and affect the proficiency level of the participants, we have implemented an educational enrichment component, inclusive of the following activities:

  • Reading Time- participants read aloud to strengthen reading and comprehension skills
  • Writing exercises- participants are to write in “journal” style on various topics (e.g. “ten things you like about yourself”)
  • Science- participants are asked to think deeper to examine and evaluate their surroundings. One component of this program is our six week Genetics program. Students grew their own bacteria and and learned about cell structures.

Recreation & Sports
Team sports are introduced (basketball, baseball, football, soccer), as well as individual sports (tennis).  The team sports sub-component is to develop individual physical skills, as well as encourage team-building and sportsmanship.  The individual sport (tennis) is to introduce participants to one of the more popular world sports.

Dance Fun/Movement/Music Participants are lead in choreographed dance exercises developing physical coordination and movement.  All dance/movement exercises are set to various music.  The Talent Search activity is designed to allow the participants to express themselves musically, through dance, singing and creative movement.  Our musical instruction component is to introduce and enhance the instrumental interests of participants; we have introduced piano instruction, with the intention of offering instruction with other instruments.  Musical Chairs is an activity to enhance rhythm movement and timing.  Musical Rehearsal is an activity to enhance the musical performance skills of the participants.

Arts & Crafts
In arts and crafts, students are given the opportunity to delve into their creativity. They brainstorm, create and embrace their individuality in art work.

Theatre
Improvisational exercises are conducted to develop individual self-expression on stage, and general stage awareness.  Creative expression is encouraged to further self-exploration.

Interactive Exercises
Exercises, such as “The Hot-seat”, are conducted specifically for self-exploration and group dynamic relationships.

Board Games
Popular board games, such as Monopoly, Connect Four, Candy Land, and Checkers/Chess are presented to the participants, not only to engage them, but also to bolster competitive spirit, improve basic skills (reading and math), and support group interaction.

Contact the site director or Asst. Director if you have any questions.