Afterschool

Welcome to Launch’s After-School Program!

Our free After-School Program is packed with exciting clubs and sports where kids can explore new interests, learn skills, and have a great time with friends.

What We Offer
We have over a dozen clubs and sports to choose from, including Fencing, Soccer, Basketball, Ballet, Cooking, Muay Thai, Hip Hop Dancing, Gymnastics, Tufting, and more! Nearly 60% of our students—about 150 kids—are part of the program. 

What Makes Us Different
Our program isn’t just about activities—it’s about creating a space where kids feel supported, celebrated, and inspired. Led by Jahaira Welch, our amazing Enrichment Manager, the program has grown to serve as many kids as possible. We’re proud of the community we’ve built and are working hard to give even more kids the chance to join.

Launch’s After-School Program is a place where every child can grow, try new things, and have fun. We can’t wait to see what they’ll discover next!

Jahaira Welch; Enrichment Manager

Our After-School Offerings 

Basketball
Soccer
Gymnastics
Design
DJ
Gardening
African Drumming
Musical Theatre
MMA

Our Student Impact

KoKo NYC and Wadson

For seventh-grade student Wadson, STEAM activities during our afterschool program laid the groundwork—literally—for his future.

One of the first projects Wadson worked on with our partner, KoKo NYC, was building a ladder. His father was a construction worker in Haiti, and the opportunity to learn how to build something from scratch helped him connect to the work his dad was doing every day.

The hands-on experience in construction projects fueled his career goal of becoming an engineer.

Nurturing interests, uncovering passions, and launching future careers are exactly what we want our afterschool programming to accomplish.
 

The Launch Kreative Kontrol Step Team

Launch’s step team, Kreative Kontrol, took the spotlight with a live performance on PIX11 News, led by head captain Kaylee. As 2023 national champions and 3-time reigning Brooklyn champions, KK continues to inspire and amaze.

Kreative Kontrol transforms students, helping them grow as leaders and discover new opportunities. KK helps students “step” outside the box, fostering creativity, teamwork, and excellence.