After School - PS 9
Spring Nature and Gardening in Prospect Park!
We pick kids up from PS 9
Registration is now open!
We pick kids up from PS 9
Registration is now open!
Kids will discover rare plants and amazing animals in Prospect Park! We will visit the highest point in Prospect Park and kids will learn to make bird calls as they observe birds return for the great spring migration over our Atlantic flyway. We learn the difference between the snapping turtle, the painted turtle and the invasive red-eared slider. We identify invasive plants which are edible and others which are poisonous. Kids will be able to tell the difference between the helpful earth worm and the destructive jumping worm. We use invasive plants to make mason bee homes and musical instruments. As the weather warms, kids will visit nearby community gardens and plant and bring home both edible and air-cleaning plants.
GRADES: K- 5
School pick ups available (3 students minimum per location) or parent/caregiver drop off at Prospect Park
WHEN
10 Wednesdays in Prospect Park: $1150
2:40 - 5:20
April: 23, 30
May: 7, 14, 21, 28
June: 4, 11, 18, 25
EARLY PICK-UP FEE:
If you need to do an early pick up, there is a fee depending on your child's school:
WHERE:
Drop off and dismissal are both at Prospect Park
Dismissal time: 5:20pm
Select pick up location in the registration form:
Library at Grand Army Plaza or Prospect Park West at Garfield Place.
NO HANGRY KIDS!
Please pack a full water bottle and at least 2 snacks. Kids often eat their snacks during the day, so please pack extra.
WHAT TO WEAR
All kids must wear comfortable shoes which allow them to run, hop, climb, skip and explore. NO SANDALS. Please dress for easy and comfortable outdoor movement. We will sometimes be walking long distances as we learn about the last forest in Brooklyn. We will be in the elements so make sure kids have weather appropriate attire- rain boots, rain coats, comfy sneakers, etc… and expect that they may get dirty in the park.
TRUST
We foster social-emotional learning and practice gentle communication. Our focus is on providing kiddos fun, safe, enriching environments where they can explore and learn in nature.
WHO WE ARE
We pay our staff a THRIVING wage, include generous scholarships, and hire from the communities we work in. We strive to be economically, racially and LGBTQI diverse. When you sign your child up for our Brooklyn Seeds nature program, you are supporting a community.
SCHOLARSHIPS
We offer scholarships on the registration form. If you’re not sure you qualify for a scholarship, please know that we need no explanation. But if you’ve applied for a scholarship in the past, we do need to open up the opportunity for other families. We ask that you give what you can, when you can. And take what you need when you need it. We are a community.
PICKUP AT YOUR SCHOOL
If we do not meet the minimum threshold for pickup at your school (3 kids) we cannot pick up. If your child has a buddy or you’re on a class or school parent group, please share our information so parents know about our wonderful nature classes in the park. We do not advertise. The other option is for you to drop your child (and/or child and a buddy) off to us at the park.
Cost includes gear kids will be using to explore nature: binoculars, monoculars, magnifying glasses, maps, art supplies, etc.
REGISTRATION:
Please click on the registration form link below for PS 9 pickup. Please read about our program before you register. Registration will include payment methods. Go to the Prospect Park page if you are dropping off or if we are picking your child up at a bus stop. If you have any questions or you have a creative idea on how we can include your school and/or child, please email [email protected]
GRADES: K- 5
School pick ups available (3 students minimum per location) or parent/caregiver drop off at Prospect Park
WHEN
10 Wednesdays in Prospect Park: $1150
2:40 - 5:20
April: 23, 30
May: 7, 14, 21, 28
June: 4, 11, 18, 25
EARLY PICK-UP FEE:
If you need to do an early pick up, there is a fee depending on your child's school:
- BPCS and DTES: $250
- Other Schools: $200
WHERE:
Drop off and dismissal are both at Prospect Park
Dismissal time: 5:20pm
Select pick up location in the registration form:
Library at Grand Army Plaza or Prospect Park West at Garfield Place.
NO HANGRY KIDS!
Please pack a full water bottle and at least 2 snacks. Kids often eat their snacks during the day, so please pack extra.
WHAT TO WEAR
All kids must wear comfortable shoes which allow them to run, hop, climb, skip and explore. NO SANDALS. Please dress for easy and comfortable outdoor movement. We will sometimes be walking long distances as we learn about the last forest in Brooklyn. We will be in the elements so make sure kids have weather appropriate attire- rain boots, rain coats, comfy sneakers, etc… and expect that they may get dirty in the park.
TRUST
We foster social-emotional learning and practice gentle communication. Our focus is on providing kiddos fun, safe, enriching environments where they can explore and learn in nature.
WHO WE ARE
We pay our staff a THRIVING wage, include generous scholarships, and hire from the communities we work in. We strive to be economically, racially and LGBTQI diverse. When you sign your child up for our Brooklyn Seeds nature program, you are supporting a community.
SCHOLARSHIPS
We offer scholarships on the registration form. If you’re not sure you qualify for a scholarship, please know that we need no explanation. But if you’ve applied for a scholarship in the past, we do need to open up the opportunity for other families. We ask that you give what you can, when you can. And take what you need when you need it. We are a community.
PICKUP AT YOUR SCHOOL
If we do not meet the minimum threshold for pickup at your school (3 kids) we cannot pick up. If your child has a buddy or you’re on a class or school parent group, please share our information so parents know about our wonderful nature classes in the park. We do not advertise. The other option is for you to drop your child (and/or child and a buddy) off to us at the park.
Cost includes gear kids will be using to explore nature: binoculars, monoculars, magnifying glasses, maps, art supplies, etc.
REGISTRATION:
Please click on the registration form link below for PS 9 pickup. Please read about our program before you register. Registration will include payment methods. Go to the Prospect Park page if you are dropping off or if we are picking your child up at a bus stop. If you have any questions or you have a creative idea on how we can include your school and/or child, please email [email protected]
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
See payment options below: Venmo or Zelle or Check or Credit Card
Venmo -- www.venmo.com/Brooklyn_Seeds
Zelle -- Zelle Brooklyn Seeds using mobile phone number 646-302-3149. https://www.zellepay.com/
Check -- Check made out to Brooklyn Seeds.
Mail to Brooklyn Seeds. 127 Avenue C. #2, Brooklyn, NY 11218.
Credit Card -- Click for all the Credit Card payment options for After School
When making payments on all platforms, please note your child's first and last name, school and season-Spring 2023.
Would you like to support other economically struggling families? Please give what you can and we will apply it to scholarships. Over 25% of our kids receive scholarships, so any additional amount will help!
If you have any problems, please email [email protected] or text 646-302-3149. Please always text first.
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