NIA After School Program @ BUGS
See below for more info about after school activities!!!
Program Dates: September 8, 2026 - June 11th, 2027
Program Hours monday–Friday | 2:55 PM – 6:00 PM
STEPS TO APPLY FOR NIA @ BUGS AFTER SCHOOL:
->Click here to apply: https://discoverdycd.dycdconnect.nyc/program-public
Once on the website:
Select Youth and Afterschool Programs
Search for Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School (BUGS) or NIA Community Services Network
Complete and submit your child's application
Students are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Once all available spots are filled, additional applicants will be placed on a rolling waitlist.
We understand that families may have other activities, appointments, or scheduling commitments throughout the week. If your child has any scheduling conflicts or will only be able to attend on certain days, please communicate those needs with me. We are willing to be as flexible as possible as long as we have clear and consistent communication regarding your child's schedule.
The NIA FREE after-school program is funded through DYCD and provides students with a safe, engaging, and enriching environment after school.
AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES!
🎨 What’s Happening Now?
Our students are already diving into exciting activities that keep their minds engaged and their creativity flowing! Current offerings include Debate & Leadership, Cooking, STEM, Gaming, Arts & Crafts, Violin, and Basketball. Whether they're developing leadership skills, experimenting with new recipes, or discovering hidden talents, there's always something exciting happening at NIA!
✨ Coming Soon: Even More to Explore!
We're just getting started! As we continue expanding our programming, students can look forward to Sustainable Art, Dance, Yoga, and Life Skills. We're also developing additional student-interest clubs, including Running and more, based on what our BUGS students want to explore.
🚌 Beyond the Classroom, Into the City!
Who says learning has to stay inside four walls? At NIA, we believe some of the best experiences happen beyond the classroom! We're looking forward to exciting trips and adventures, including Broadway shows, professional basketball games, Dave & Buster's, and The Great Big Game Show, just to name a few!
Whether students are discovering a new passion, stepping outside their comfort zones, or making unforgettable memories with friends, every afternoon is an opportunity to learn, grow, and shine.
EXCITING THINGS ARE COMING OUR WAY!
We've got plenty to look forward to this fall, and we're just getting started!
🎨 Your Voice, Your Clubs!
Students are surveyed about the clubs and activities they'd love to see at NIA.
🎃 Monster Mash!
Get ready for some spooky fun! Our upcoming Monster Mash celebration will feature refreshments, candy bags, a costume contest, prizes, and plenty of Halloween excitement!
🏀 Basketball Season Is Almost Here!
Calling all future basketball stars! Basketball tryouts are coming this November as we prepare for another exciting season. Whether your child is an experienced player or simply wants to give it a shot, we encourage them to get involved!
If you have any questions, please contact afterschool@bugsbrooklyn.org
¡Pronto se abrirán las inscripciones para el programa extraescolar gratuito de NIA para el ciclo 2026-27! Publicaremos la información tan pronto como el DYCD habilite oficialmente el enlace de inscripción. Nos entusiasma darles la bienvenida al programa extraescolar de BUGS.
NIA es un proveedor reconocido de programas extraescolares de alta calidad y una organización de servicios sociales con sede en Brooklyn. Los estudiantes de BUGS están entusiasmados con las actividades que ofrece el programa, que incluyen exploración de disciplinas STEM, arte, fotografía, moda sostenible, baloncesto y más. También se ofrece ayuda con las tareas escolares.