PS11 Programs

Steady streams of parents in Chelsea know PS11 Programs as the go-to after-school option between West 21st and the High Line. At 320 W 21st St, New York, NY 10011, weekday pickup windows are short but predictable. Families from multiple blocks make the stop before the evening rush tightens traffic on 10th Avenue.

Pickup hasn’t changed—kids arrive, sign out, and head toward the subway or a caregiver’s car. Inside the program, elementary-age students split into project-based clusters for art and music. Homework tables sit alongside chess boards and board games, and no group lasts longer than an hour.

Students can also choose drama, coding, or Lego robotics; each session runs from 3:15 to 6:00 on Mondays through Thursdays. Fridays stay lighter: just one creative workshop before closing at 5:30. Transportation isn’t provided, so carpooling and strollers compete for curb space.

To arrange a visit or confirm availability, call (917) 653-0594. A quick directions from the 8th Avenue stop drops you in front of the building.