PS6 Fall Class Schedule

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Mondays: Flag Football and European Handball Class

Grades 2-5 -$985

Mondays, Sept 14, 2026 - Jan 25, 2027

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What to Expect: Get ready for an action-packed season of sports fun! In this developmental class, students will dive into Flag Football and European Handball, learning the key skills and strategies needed to succeed in each game. Each sport will receive dedicated instruction time — with drills, practice sessions, and scrimmages — before rotating to the next sport.

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• Throughout the semester, students will strengthen essential athletic skills such as catching, agility, hand eye coordination, and balance, while developing sport-specific techniques like route running, passing, and defense in football; passing, moving into open space, throwing, and in game communication will be the focus for European Handball.

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• The semester wraps up with an exciting multi-sport tournament, featuring separate divisions for younger (grades 2–3) and older (grades 4–5) players, so everyone can compete at their level.

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• It’s the perfect blend of fun, learning, and friendly competition — helping students grow as athletes and teammates!

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• Via Practices, games, and class tournaments the class will split its time equally between the sports making sure to cover the in game and necessary skills to be successful in each sport.​​

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• This class is a great way to build teamwork, comradery, and athletic skill sets in multiple sports! Rules of play and sportsmanship play a big role in our class.
   

• A reminder that what is covered in class can and should be practiced away from the class to accelerate improvement.

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Mondays: Tennis 1 (Beginners) Introductory Tennis

Grades 1-5- $1100

Mondays, Sept 14, 2026 - Jan 25, 2027​

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What to Expect: This youth Tennis class for grades 1-5 is designed to teach our young students the fundamentals of Tennis via hands on practice and cardio!!​

 

• For half the class time we will focus on the fundamentals of tennis and skills covered will include Tennis Safety, Forehands, Backhands, Foot Work, and Volleys!

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• The second half of the class we will work on cardio and footwork via scrimmages, races, and drills to emphasize endurance and quickness.

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• Our main Tennis goal is to have the kids be able to rally and truly understand the game.

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• Anything we go over should be repeated throughout the week for accelerated improvement.

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Mondays: Tennis 2 -Intermediate Level Instruction

Not for a student new to Tennis

Grades 1-5 -$1200

Mondays, Sept 14, 2026 - Jan 25, 2027

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What to Expect: Ready to take your tennis game to the next level? This fast-paced, high-energy class is designed for experienced young players who are ready to sharpen their skills and step up their game!

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• Students will focus on advanced techniques such as serving, rallying with consistency, shot placement, and mastering control.

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• A student that fits this class would already be able to rally with a partner of the same age.

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• Through a mix of drills, match play, and conditioning, players will build endurance, improve reaction time, and strengthen their overall court awareness.​

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• Each session combines focused tennis instruction with fun cardio games and challenges to keep students active and engaged — from high-speed rallies to friendly competitions!​​

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• One half of the class will focus entirely on Tennis development, the second half on endurance, balance, cardio, and athletic skills

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• This class will limit the number of students to enhance attention to detail in all things Tennis.

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Tuesdays:

Introduction to Coed Youth Sports Class

Grades K-2-$985

Tuesdays, Sept 15, 2026 - Jan 26, 2027

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 What to Expect: Designed for Grades K-2 this class is less focused on any one sport and is more a high energy class that develops balance, agility, hand eye coordination, motor skills and a love for movement and sports from an early age! 

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Besides the physical these classes also concentrate on mindfulness of others, physical health, sharing, and communication between peers.

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• The Tuesday class is all action!

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• The most popular class at Big Apple in recent years!

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• This class is designed as an introduction to sports class for our youngest students (K-2).​​​​​

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• The kids will play only team games with BA coaches supporting the kids as they problem solve as a group and gain confidence in their communication and athletic skills!

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• Sports covered include: European Handball, Soccer, Floor Hockey and more!

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Tuesdays:

The Soccer League Class

Grades 3-5-$985

Tuesdays, Sept 15, 2026 - Jan 26, 2027

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What To Expect: In this older student soccer class/league we will not only practice and improve our skills via drills and scrimmages, we will also run a full blown Soccer League complete with 4 teams and standings!!

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• This first portion of the class the coaches will drill the kids making sure they work on their dribbling, agility, passing, crossing of the ball, and striking of the ball.   

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• Defense and in-game communication will also play a big role.​

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• The coaches will also ref scrimmages to watch how the kids play, compete, and improve from week to week.

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• After training and scrimmages the kids will be split into teams and run a full in-house league in the PS6 yard!​   Modifications to field play have been made for safety reasons. 

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• During league play the students will run cardio and a warm up drills before competing in two games each week! Besides skill improvement BA will urge our kids to actively communicate, to work and team build for a successful season!​

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• Throughout the games our coaches will still provide pointers and advice to help improve the teams play and explain the importance of team play in competition.​

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• We will keep track of points even provide an MVP award !!

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Wednesdays:

All Girls Sports Tournament Class

Grades 2-5-$985

Wednesdays, Sept 16, 2026 - Jan 27, 2027

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What to Expect: A popular BA class for over a decade BA’s All Girls Sports Class run drills, games, and scrimmages that will emphasize player development, sportsmanship, agility, eye-hand coordination and in game communication. The class will run a multi week tournament at the end of the semester.

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• The sports covered in this class are: European Handball,  Soccer, Floor Hockey, Kickball, and Basketball. 

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• Each sport will be covered indepth.

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• After practicing for a good amount of the semester the class will be broken into teams and we will run a multi week tournament in all the sports we covered throughout the semester!​

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• Students can win special awards and there’s even an MVP!​

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• This class though competitive will also work to teach our students how to positively interact with teammates, during games, and will emphasize good sportsmanship, and team problem solving! 

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• These skills will benefit the girls long after the class has ended.​

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• Female Staff will assist in the teaching of this class.

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**NEW**Wednesdays:

The Basketball Skill Development Class

Grades 3-5 -$1200

(Basketball/Workout runs from 2:45pm to 4:10pm

Recreational play in yard, HW, and board games from 4:10pm to 5pm)

Wednesdays, Sept 16, 2026 - Jan 27, 2027

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What to Expect: Announcing our groundbreaking BA Basketball Skill Enhancement class! Tailored exclusively for budding basketball enthusiasts, this intensive program is a game-changer in skill development. Picture a focused curriculum dedicated solely to basketball, refining everything from ambidextrous dribbling prowess to strategic passing, defensive tactics, cardiovascular conditioning, and proper shooting. 

 

• Prepare for a serious commitment to skill refinement—this class prioritizes honing abilities over game time. This class is for students passionate about Basketball-  This is not an introductory course but a skill enhancement class designed for PS6 Students.

 

• While there'll be simulated game scenarios and practice scrimmages, the core focus remains on elevating basketball skills and deepening tactical understanding.​

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• Our coed class catering to grades 3-5 with a fervor for basketball advancement. Utilizing our school gym and yard, the Basketball instruction portion of the program runs from 2:45pm until 4:10 PM every Wednesday. We've opted for a condensed time frame—ensuring engagement and preventing monotony that can arise from prolonged drill sessions.

 

• From 4:10 to 5pm recreational yard play (weather permitting), homework assistance and board games will end the day.

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• Pick up anytime between 5 and 5:45pm.

 

•  Take charge of your basketball journey with the BA Basketball Skill Enhancement!

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**NEW**Pre-K Wednesday Afternoons at PS6!- $800

This class is designed for 4K students!

(Students Entering Kindergarten in 2027-2028 school year) ​​

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Wednesdays, Sept 16, 2026 - Jan 27, 2027

Classes held on site at PS6!​

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This fun developmental physical education class is designed for 4K students and will work to develop their physical skills via fun, enthusiastic drills and games!  

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Our 1.5 hour classes will work on balance, agility, sharing/safety in sports, motor skills and more! All based around the theme of elementary school preparation!

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These themes will be the precursor to each class's design! For example BALANCE, this class will be based on drills and games that deal heavily with practicing balance in a fun, energetic, holistic way!

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Themes on SHARING will emphasize the need for our young athletes to play games that incorporate teammates and working together!

 

Types of Activities we will cover:

1) Free Movement exercises that including jumping, dancing, free movement and skipping.

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2) Kids will receive hand eye coordination work focusing on catching, throwing, and balance.

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3)The class will be heavily organized working on getting kids into lines for instruction, going over social and school readiness skills like sharing and communicating effectively with our peers.

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4) Our 4K class will also focus on playing in open and closed space.​

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This class is not to be missed! Dismissal at 4pm via the main rotunda.  No extended day for this age group.

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Thursdays:

The Introduction to Coed Youth Sports Class

Grades K-2 -$985

Thursdays, Sept 10, 2026 - Jan 28, 2027

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What to Expect: A very popular class similar to the high energy -Tuesday class, the Thursday K-2 class is focused on the same messages of Teamwork, Sportsmanship, Basic Skill Development, Fair Play, Spacing, Agility, Competing Fairly, and Complete Participation!

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• Thursdays will spend more time on developmental games and drills. The Sports played include:  Basketball, European Handball, and Baseball/Kickball. ​

 

• This class is an opportunity for the kids to work together as well as a chance for them to problem solve, work as a group, and to build confidence in their skills via drills, races, scrimmages that are always changing and always moving!

 

• The goal is to enhance cardio, hand eye coordination, and confidence in the students physical and social abilities.​

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Thursdays:

**NEW**Youth Golf Class

Grades 3-5 -$1200

Thursdays, Sept 10, 2026 - Jan 28, 2027

 

What To Expect: this engaging class introduces young players (grades 3-5) to the fundamentals of golf in a fun, supportive environment.

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• Learn proper grip, stance, posture, and alignment—the building blocks of a strong golf swing.

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• Develop key skills including putting, chipping, and full swing techniques through age-appropriate drills and games

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• Focus on coordination, balance, and body control to build confidence and consistency on the course

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• Introduction to golf etiquette, rules, and sportsmanship to help young players understand and respect the game

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• Each session features new challenges and activities to keep students motivated, improving, and excited to play

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• Perfect for beginners and developing players looking to build skills. Equipment will be provided.

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• This class will limit the number of students to enhance attention to detail in all things Golf.

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Fridays:

Intramural Sports Coed Tournament Class

Grades 2-5-$985

Fridays, Sept 11, 2026 - Jan 29, 2027

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What to Expect: The most popular and longest running after-school class offered at PS6.

Big Apple has run this class for over 25 years!​  The class is a semester-long sports tournament!

 

• Friday is the most competitive class at Big Apple and covers all the sports BA offers! This is designed for students with team sports experience. This is not an introductory class.  Think color war!

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• Sports Played: Soccer, Floor Hockey, Dodgeball, Double Action, Kickball, Flag Football, European Handball, Running Bases, Speedball, and many more!​

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• For those new to these sports or this class, the first few weeks of the semester we will practice and scrimmage in all these games so our students are well versed in all the sports covered prior to starting the Friday Tournament.​

 

• The Class is evenly divided into two teams and competes in variety of sports for points- which we track throughout the course of the semester.  Younger students will only play against younger students and older students will only compete against older students.

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• Teamwork is paramount to success in a class like this! Teams must construct lines, communicate on what to play, and how to strategize for team success! All throughout the course of a fun semester!​​

 

• At the end of the tournament we award trophies and even have special awards like MVP and Blue Demon!! These awards do not only highlight athletic achievement but also leadership and teambuilding qualities!​

 

• This class uses the Gym, Yard, and Cafeteria.

 

• Register early this class will sell out!

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