Programs

Middle School Programs

After-school enrichment to support children's physical, creative and academic needs for children ages 7 - 12. Arts and Crafts, Stories, dance, and homework help. Snacks and Dinner will be provided.

Apr 19 2022
  • Appropriate for: KG to 5 Grade
  • Dates: Tues, Wed, Thurs (Weekly - 6 weeks)
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Dunbar Heights
01st Grade

AfroFusion Dance is a unique blend of traditional and modern day African derived movement. Students will learn popular Afrobeats moves and classic West African steps from dances like Kuku, Manjani, and Sunu.

Mar 20 2023
  • Appropriate for: 6th to 10th Grade
  • Dates: Mar 20 - Jun 5, 2023 (Mondays - 10 Sessions)
5:15 pm - 6:15 pm
Antonia Arts Academy
07th Grade

Program dedicated to inspire children and youth to become social agents by engaging with the magic of theatre. We maintain a commitment to develop in each child a keen sense of moral leadership alongside their artistic achievements. Look forward our show coming up in February 2024!

Oct 07 2023
  • Appropriate for: 4th to 6th Grade
  • Dates: October 7, 2023 - February 4, 2024 (Saturdays - 20 sessions)
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
United Methodist Church of Peekskill
04th Grade

Students will acquire real world technical skills collaborating on a film crew and will be able to continue to develop their craft to have an internship, or create their own stories and get them seen in the world.

Mar 19 2024
  • Appropriate for: 7th to 12th Grade
  • Dates: March 19 - May 30, 2024 (Tuesdays and Thursdays - 20 sessions)
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
New Era Creative Space
07th Grade

Learn the basics of working in layers to make digital art. Sign up for one or two or all of these mini lessons to get a guided tour of the drawing software Procreate using a stylus on the iPad.

Mar 20 2024
  • Appropriate for: 6th to 8th Grade
  • Dates: March 20 - June 12, 2024 (Wednesdays - 9 Sessions)
5:45 pm - 7:15 pm
New Era Creative Space
06th Grade

During this 10-week workshop, students will be creative and make dialogue prompts and improv to create an act.

Mar 30 2024
  • Appropriate for: 5th to 12th Grade
  • Dates: March 30 - June 8, 2023 (Saturdays)
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
United Methodist Church of Peekskill
05th Grade

Revitalize your youth chorus experience with NECS! Our exceptional program breaks boundaries, nurturing creativity and growth. Immerse in original and popular music arrangements, explore body beats, and perfect harmonies for an imaginative and resourceful journey!

Apr 08 2024
  • Appropriate for: Youth & Young Adult [13 -25 years old]
  • Dates: April 8 - June 10, 2024 (Mondays - 9 sessions)
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
United Methodist Church of Peekskill
07th Grade

This program is designed to inspire young people to “exercise their eye” with the camera and teach students to tell their stories through photography in a way that impacts how they view themselves and their role in their community.

Nov 03 2024
  • Appropriate for: 6th to 10th Grade
  • Dates: Mondays, 6 sessions (September 30 - November 18)
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
New Era Creative Space
06th Grade

This program is designed to inspire young people to “exercise their eye” with the camera and teach students to tell their stories through photography in a way that impacts how they view the world, themselves, and their community. 

Nov 03 2024
  • Appropriate for: 8th to 10th Grade
  • Dates: Mondays, 6 sessions (September 30 - November 18)
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
New Era Creative Space
08th Grade

Students will acquire real world technical skills collaborating on a film crew and will be able to continue to develop their craft to have an internship, or create their own stories and get them seen in the world.

Nov 07 2024
  • Appropriate for: 8th to 12th Grade
  • Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays - 20 sessions (October 1 - December 12)
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
New Era Creative Space
08th Grade

Embark on an exciting journey of creative expression in our writing and poetry workshop. Unleash your voice, refine your skills, and build a catalog of poetic gems. Join the program participants lovingly call "the workshop you didn't know you needed." Dive into the art of literature with us!

Nov 07 2024
  • Appropriate for: 8th to 12th Grade
  • Dates: Thursdays - 9 Sessions (October 10 - December 12)
4:15 pm - 5:15 pm
New Era Creative Space
08th Grade

This program, focusing on healthy self-esteem and moral leadership, provides a safe space for young girls to learn about issues of concern to girls, and explore inspiring literature, and creative expression through the arts.

Nov 08 2024
  • Appropriate for: 6th to 8th Grade
  • Dates: October 11, 2024 - May 30 2025 (Fridays)
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
New Era Creative Space
06th Grade

A program dedicated to inspire children and youth to become social agents by engaging with the magic of theatre. We maintain a commitment to develop in each child a keen sense of moral leadership alongside their artistic achievements. Look forward to our show coming up in March 2025!

Nov 09 2024
  • Appropriate for: 5th to 12th Grade
  • Dates: Saturdays - 20 sessions (October 5 - March)
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
New Era Creative Space
05th Grade

In this class, students will create zines, poems, journal comics, and character designs, while exploring the work of other creators.

Nov 10 2024
  • Appropriate for: 6th to 12th Grade
  • Dates: Weekly on Mondays and Tuesdays - 16 sessions (September 30th- December 3rd)
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
New Era Creative Space
06th Grade

In this class you will experience a creative, dynamic, and grounding yoga practice that uses the breath to connect to movement. Join us every 4th Tuesday of the Month in this free workshop.

Nov 26 2024
  • Appropriate for: Adults
  • Dates: Fourth Tuesday of the Month (September 24 - December 17)
5:30 pm - 6:15 pm
New Era Creative Space
06th Grade
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NECS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates with limited resources, relying on support from the community to sustain our programming. Because we know there are families in need, we offer a sliding scale for program fees. While we don’t require supporting documents to demonstrate financial hardship, we do ask that families pay as much as they can afford. This is what enables us to offer our programs to families in more difficult financial situations.

NECS’ program fees help to cover the expenses of running the program and allow us to provide scholarships and sliding scale fees. We will not be able to offer honor-based sliding scale discounts to those in need if those who can afford the fee choose to pay a discounted amount. When registering for a program, please select the highest fee your family can afford.

NECS will never turn away a family due to an inability to pay. If you require additional financial assistance beyond the sliding scale, please email us or contact Ridvan Foxhall at (914) 930-1777. Para asistencia en español, envíenos un correo electrónico o llame a Carolina Egas A. al (914) 930-1777.

NECS will never turn away a family due to an inability to pay. By sponsoring a program or participant, you help us further our mission of inspiring stronger communities through creative programs.
If you withdraw three weeks or more prior to the program start date, your payment will be refunded. If you withdraw one to three weeks before the start date, your payment can be credited toward a future program at no cost or refunded with a 10% cancellation fee. If withdrawal is requested within one week of the start date and we are able to fill the spot, the same policy applies. However, if we are unable to fill the spot, we cannot credit or refund the workshop. Credits may be used for any NECS program within 18 months of the credit date. Credits not used within 18 months will be converted to charitable donations. Within the 18 month period, if you opt to convert a credit into a refund, the 10% cancellation fee will be assessed at that time.