After School Program

After School Program

The Poughkeepsie Day School After School Program (the “After”) is available for children in PreK through Grade 7, and is open to the public. The After runs from 3:15 – 5:30 pm on school days. Led by Spanish Teacher Christian Enrique Sauer and Art Teacher Melanie Girdlestone, students attending the program enjoy a dynamic range of activities aimed at fostering creativity, critical thinking, and social interaction in a bilingual, art-focused setting. Time and space are provided for older children to do homework after they have had a chance to unwind. Children should bring a nutritious snack from home to enjoy during After. They can look forward to baking projects, rainy day movies in the theater, special event-themed activities scheduled throughout the year, and more. Sign up below!

After School Program 2024/25
September 9 – June 12

Quarter 1

September 9, 2024 – November 1, 2024 : Weekdays : 3:15 PM – 5:30 PM

Sign your child up for After Care for the entirety of Quarter 1. Quarter 1 lasts from Monday, September 9, 2024 to Friday, November 1, 2024.
Instructors :
Christian Enrique-Sauer
Melanie Girdlestone
Dates : September 9, 2024 – November 1, 2024 : Weekdays
Times : 3:15 PM – 5:30 PM
Location : PDS : Gilkeson Center : map
260 Boardman Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 : Room 5
Seats : Unlimited seats available
Fees : $925.00
Note : *There will be no After Care on days there are no classes – October 3, 4, and 14.*
Registration

Specific Day(s) – September

September 9, 2024 – September 30, 2024 : Weekdays : 3:15 PM – 5:30 PM

Sign your child up for a day or days of After in September. $25.00 per day.
There is only a $10.00 charge for a day of After if your child is enrolled in an enrichment class, music lesson, or tutoring session that day.
Instructors :
Christian Enrique-Sauer
Melanie Girdlestone
Dates : September 9, 2024 – September 30, 2024 : Weekdays
Times : 3:15 PM – 5:30 PM
Location : PDS : Gilkeson Center : map
260 Boardman Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 : Room 5
Seats : 0 seats available
Fees : $10.00 – $25.00
Registration Closed

Full Fall Semester

September 9, 2024 – January 24, 2025 : Weekdays : 3:15 PM – 5:30 PM

Sign your child up for After for the whole Fall Semester. The semester lasts from Monday, September 9, 2024, through Friday, January 24, 2025. There is a discounted rate of $22.50 per day for a full-semester commitment.
Instructors :
Christian Enrique-Sauer
Melanie Girdlestone
Dates : September 9, 2024 – January 24, 2025 : Weekdays
Times : 3:15 PM – 5:30 PM
Location : PDS : Gilkeson Center : map
260 Boardman Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 : Room 5
Seats : Unlimited seats available
Fees : $1845.00
Note : *There will be no After Care on days there are no classes – October 3, 4, and 14; November 11, 27-29; December 23-31; January 1-3, 20.*
Registration

Full Year

September 9, 2024 – June 12, 2025 : Weekdays : 3:15 PM – 5:30 PM

Sign your child up for a full year of After Care! The last day of After is June 12, 2025. There is a discounted rate of $20 per day for a full-year commitment.
Instructors :
Christian Enrique-Sauer
Melanie Girdlestone
Dates : September 9, 2024 – June 12, 2025 : Weekdays
Times : 3:15 PM – 5:30 PM
Location : PDS : Gilkeson Center : map
260 Boardman Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 : Room 5
Seats : Unlimited seats available
Fees : $3300.00
Note : *There will be no After Care on days there are no classes*
Registration

Specific Day(s) – October

October 1, 2024 – October 31, 2024 : Weekdays : 3:15 PM – 5:30 PM

Sign your child up for a day or days of After in October. $25.00 per day.
There is only a $10.00 charge for a day of After if your child is enrolled in an enrichment class, music lesson, or tutoring session that day.
Instructors :
Christian Enrique-Sauer
Melanie Girdlestone
Dates : October 1, 2024 – October 31, 2024 : Weekdays
Times : 3:15 PM – 5:30 PM
Location : PDS : Gilkeson Center : map
260 Boardman Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 : Room 5
Seats : Unlimited seats available
Fees : $10.00 – $25.00
Note : *There will be no After Care on days there are no classes – October 3, 4, and 14*
Registration