Afterschool Programs
 





Imagine Me currently runs afterschool programs at:


PS87 Afterschool Program

Manhattan Country School

PS199

The Computer School



Our afterschool programs run the gamut in film, media and theater arts offerings, combining creative exploration with fun learning in out-of-school time.

In addition to our packaged Afterschool Clubs, we are creating new curriculums every semester to suit the needs of a specific school or organization.

Curious about how to get Imagine Me at your school? Check out our Afterschool FAQs.

Here are just some of our existing Afterschool Clubs:

Theater theater classes generally culminate in a open class performance Bloody Shakespeare- Why explore only the Fairies, when there are Macbeth’s witches, hunchbacks, magical spells, chase scenes, duels, bear-baiting and shipwrecks? This unique approach to exploring the exciting canon of William Shakespeare aims to uncover fascinating stories through creative hands-on projects, character and scene study and culminates in a “Shakespeare’s Abridged” performance of one of the Bard’s best tragedies. Theatrical Combat- Learn the basic skills of theatrical combat for the stage. This multidisciplinary art is explored through physical exercises, individual and partnered, that develop flexibility, concentration, coordination, and confidence. Students integrate their skills into a scene for final performance. Improv- Comedy and character building come to life with learning simple fun theater games, and advancing on to more complex group and ensemble sketch comedy work. Improv is based on the idea of supporting each other, creating and exploring ideas together, learning to be funny while having fun. Improv doesn't only benefit young performers; it helps all young people gain confidence, strengthen self-image and creativity and working in a social dynamic. Usual Suspects- Character development class
 

a musical moment in a devised musical theater production

filming as part of “Movie Magic”
Film film classes usually generally in a dvd of the class work Imagination Studios- Young children (Kindergarten thru 2nd grade) discover the history of movie magic by studying and recreating the styles of Buster Keaton, Charlie Chaplin, Busby Berkeley and more! Special club sessions will also include learning some real behind-the-scenes tricks of the trade, exploring dry ice and special effects make-up. I Make iMovies- Working in pairs, kids become directors, writers, cinematographers and editors of their very own 5 minute movie! This club is the most skill-based learning experience for elementary and middle school students, teaching camera technique, editing and pre-production. Movie Magic- Working with scripts inspired by stories from around the world, this literacy- and performance-based club focuses on exploring global story themes, acting on camera, and of course, some of the secrets of film magic! Focus: Changing the world one frame at a time Close-up: Documentary Exploration Spoof! - Students make a 5 to 20 minute spoof of a current book, TV show or movie, or of a classic genre.
becoming a scorned lover in “Bloody Shakespeare”
Media media classes generally culminate in a computer cd/dvd of class work Mercury Radio Theater- Children create, produce, and perform an original radio program for live performance and podcasting. "Mercury Radio Theatre" combines the latest technology, science learning as children devise sound effects, improvisational theatre exercises to develop scripts, and super-fun exploration of classic children's radio clips and projects. After being “sound detectives” and learning the secret art of Foley sound effects, students final project is to create their own radio play in the style of the golden age of radio. Reel Science- This exciting club explores the science of how special effects are achieved in films. Through hands-on lab activities and screening film classics from "The Blob" to "Harry Potter," students delve into topics such as optics, sound and light waves, biology, neuroscience, hydraulics, physical science, natural science and chemistry. Questions explored include "How does an infrared camera work?" and "Why is dry ice used to create fog?" NOTE: This curriculum was created to meet the NYS standards for Elementary Science grades K-4, including: Analysis, Inquiry, Design, the physical setting and the living environment. Stop Motion Animation- With a cast of stuffed animals, desk objects, shoes or toothbrushes, students create featurettes of “A day in the life of a ....”, learning the art of stop motion animation along the way! Claymation & Stop Action- Children learn the basics and technology behind clay animation, one of the many forms of stop motion animation, and a similar art form: Stop Action photography. Using iMovie and iStop, children compile images into video feaurettes. Trick or Treat: On camera Special Effects & Trick Photography are the focus of this media-fusion-film club. Students learn Hollywood blockbuster effects, and create a short film to feature their SFX. Quiet on the Set! – Kids explore Sounds Effects & Foley through hands-on activities, and “score” a movie with the skills they’ve learned! (Also available as One Day workshop)
Dance dance classes generally culminate in a open class performance Stretch Your Imagination- A movement based theater class where K-2 and 3-6 can create theatrical pieces through movement. Going beyond dance class, this club emphasizes using the body to communicate storytelling through a physical world. Dance Dance Revolution- Children get moving and grooving, learning and exploring the basics of modern & jazz dance. Working together as a group, the children choreograph an ensemble dance piece focusing on “one thing they would change if they could”, a revolution through dance. Emphasis on dance basics, collaboration and story telling. Hip-Hop Dance