Afterschool Program

The Stephen Gaynor School Afterschool Program enriches students’ lives with a broad variety of activities - from sports and scientific exploration to choir and community service - that keep them motivated and engaged after the regular school day ends. Led by Afterschool Director John Beich, the program offers exciting new activities every year and enables students to learn and have fun while building self-awareness, self-control, and responsibility.

Afterschool Program At a Glance

• We offer two 17-week programs per academic year, from September to January and January to May.
• Students can sign up for one or both afterschool sessions, which run from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
• The first session begins with a snack immediately after dismissal.
• Classes are taught by Gaynor School faculty and highly qualified outside instructors.
• Students may drop in on an afterschool class without previous arrangement for a fee of $40 per hour, which is collected upon pickup. Please inform the front desk no later than 2 p.m. the day of a drop in.

Afterschool Program Activities

In fall 2012, the Afterschool Program offers the following activities and classes:

• Athletics – boys basketball, girls basketball, cheer squad, baseball, volleyball, and soccer.
• Arts and Crafts – Show Choir!, woodshop, Fun House, Broadway Bound!, junior photography, It’s a String Thing!, fashion, Mix-It-Up Arts
• Enrichment – Outdoor Nature with Mohr’s Explorer, community service, chess, computer keyboarding, model making, Scientific Wonder, cooking, junior study hall, study hall, late study hall

Varsity Athletics

Experienced, skilled athletes older than 10 can now participate in competitive teams including boys and girls basketball, soccer, baseball, and softball. Students will compete in games against other private schools. All students will play in games, although playing time will be determined by skill, experience, and game situations. Varsity practices begin at 4 p.m., and students who participate must be enrolled in an activity, tutoring, or afterschool class from 3 to 4 p.m. If you are interested in this program, please contact Coach James at jmelillo@stephengaynor.org. 

Download the Afterschool Brochure (PDF)

If you have any questions, please contact Afterschool Director John Beich at JBeich@stephengaynor.org.