On September of 2005, the PS 71 Discovery O.S.T. After-School Program began to serve over 100 children.  Our program is a collaboration between Out-of-School time (OST) and the Greater Ridgewood Youth Council.  Our after-school program is open to 1st thru 5th grade students of PS 71 and it operates Monday thru Friday, between 3PM-6PM, during a school calendar year.

Our goal is to provide a learning environment that supports Board of Education Performance.  We provide a fun and safe environment for which students partake of recreational, educational and creative activities.  Snacks are provided for every child.  Our activities are designed to provide educational enrichment through language arts, mathematics, science, fine and performing arts and sports.  Our Homework Help program enhances the students’ school day experience.  O.S.T. also emphasizes computer literacy along with health and social development.  Our participants have covered such topics as drug prevention and nutrition.

Below, are listed some of our major Educational and Art activities:
Homework Help, Creative Writing and Multicultural Programming, Drama, Arts & Crafts, Chorus singing and Dance.

Here are some of our major Recreational activities:
Basketball, Wiffle Ball, Flag Football, Steal the Bacon, Ship Shore, Mouse Trap, Chess, other quiet games and more group activities. 

Special Programs and Celebrations include:
A Halloween Party, a Christmas Show, an Easter Party and an End of the Year Show.  Two Drama Productions done throughout the year.

The PS 71 Discovery OST After-School Program along with our friends, look forward to finding new avenues of learning.  Together everyone achieves more!

Special Programs and Celebrations include:
A Halloween Party, a Christmas Show, an Easter Party and an End of the Year Show.  Two Drama Productions done throughout the year.
For more information, feel free to contact us.  After 3PM you may also contact the PS 71 Discovery O.S.T. Discovery After-School Program directly at: 718.821.1010, ext. 1010