New Era Creative Space Academy

NECS Academy is a vibrant and creative after school program, where learning continues long after the school day ends. Students enjoy two engaging classes each day and a daily snack, with parent pickup promptly at 6pm. *Transportation provided by the PCSD.*

Mentoring Into Manhood (8th - 12th Grade)

NECS’s leadership program provides a safe space for young men to explore important issues through discussion, fitness, field trips, and mentorship.

Digital Art for Elementary Ages

Intro to digital art for grades 2–5! In this one-hour weekly class, kids use iPad Pros and Apple Pencils to explore digital drawing, layers, and fun creative effects through playful projects.

Youth Theater Ensemble: Theater by Me (7 - 12 Grade)

In a fun and supportive environment, students will collaborate to write and perform an original play, honing skills in storytelling, teamwork, self-advocacy, and creative expression.

Film And Video Production (8th - 12th Grade)

Become a filmmaker! Learn everything from shooting and editing to collaborating on a film crew, culminating in a public screening.

Photography: Beginner/Intermediate (7th - 12th Grade)

Elevate your photography! Our workshop lets young artists "exercise their eye" exploring Peekskill, telling unique stories through their lens.

Digital Art with Procreate III: Portfolio Builders (9th - 12th Grade)

Build your dream portfolio! Our 2-hour Portfolio Builders class combines digital and traditional art to create stunning work for college & beyond.

Bricks & Brushes (Homeschool K-3rd Grade)

Bricks & Brushes is a fun, hands-on STEAM program for K–3rd graders that combines LEGO building and visual arts to spark creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking.

Comics: Art & Writing Workshop (6th - 12th Grade)

Unleash your inner storyteller! Our Comic and Writing Workshop uses iPads and art supplies to help young creators make their own zines, comics, and poems.

Creative Collage (3rd - 5th Grade)

Students will explore the art of collage, creating vibrant layered works using cut paper, found images, and their own handmade papers.

Creative Dance: Fusion (3rd - 5th Grade)

Students will explores diverse styles like salsa, ballet, and jazz, helping young dancers find their unique rhythm and express themselves.

Creative Dance: Rhythm (K - 2nd Grade)

Young dancers, find your rhythm! Creative Dance Rhythm (K-2) explores diverse styles, teaches techniques, and sparks personal expression.

Digital Art with Procreate I: Beginner (6th - 8th Grade)

Master Procreate! Learn digital drawing, design tricks, and exhibit your work at the end of the season. iPads provided!

Digital Art with Procreate II: Intermediate (6th - 10th Grade)

Level up your digital art! This Intermediate workshop focuses on character design for young artists with prior experience with Procreate.

EmpowerEd Girls: High School

This program cultivates self-esteem and leadership in high school girls through mentorship, arts, and community impact.

EmpowerEd Girls: Middle School

This program cultivates self-esteem and leadership in middle school girls through mentorship, arts, and community impact.

Mixed Media Art (3rd - 5th Grade)

Our Mixed Media Art class lets young artists combine paints, drawing, and sculpture to create unique works and find their visual language.

Mixed Media Art (KG - 2nd Grade)

Our Mixed Media Art class lets young artists combine paints, drawing, and sculpture to create unique works and find their visual language.

Pop Music Choir (3 Grade & UP)

Join our Pop Choir (Grades 3 & up) to sing today's hottest hits from Lizzo to Dua Lipa, accompanied by a guitarist.

Children Theatre Collective (5th - 7th Grade)

Children's Theatre Collective offers an exciting opportunity for participants, in grades 5-7, to develop essential life skills through the transformative power of theater. Show: Change reaction

Creative Dance (6th - 8th Grade)

Explore various styles of dance, develop coordination, confidence, and express creativity through fun choreography, improvisation, and collaborative projects.

Creative Writing Circle (4th - 6th Grade)

Children will explore and share their creative voice in this process-based workshop, where we'll turn your ideas—from poems to plays—into polished zines or short videos with encouraging feedback.

Cultural Immersion Journey (9th - 12th Grade)

This year, our EmpowerEd Girls Program will travel to Hawai'i from June 28 – July 5 in collaboration with Something Good in the World to experience the rich traditions of Hawaiian indigenous cultures and engage in community service.

Everyday English (Teen - Adults)

Esta clase semanal está diseñada para ayudar a los participantes a desarrollar habilidades prácticas en el idioma inglés para la vida cotidiana, el trabajo y las interacciones sociales.

Film Future Workforce (12th Grade+)

A 9-month paid workforce development program that teaches film and media arts to empower youth voices, build workforce development skills, provide paid work experience.

Mixed Media Art (Homeschool 6th - 8th Grade)

Students will explore and combine diverse mediums on various surfaces, to create unique works.

Nature Connection Summer Program - Discoverers (3rd - 5th Grade)

This summer program will have participants exploring and learning about their natural environment through art, farming, hiking, swimming and more.

Nature Connection Summer Program - Explorers (1st - 2nd Grade)

This summer program will have participants exploring and learning about their natural environment through art, farming, hiking, swimming and more.

Nature Connection Summer Program - Pathfinders (6th - 8th Grade)

This summer program will have participants exploring and learning about their natural environment through farming, hiking, kayaking, paddle boarding, swimming, and lots of fun.

Photography: Beginner (7th - 12th Grade)

Unleash your inner storyteller! Our Comic and Writing Workshop uses iPads and art supplies to help young creators make their own zines, comics, and poems.

Upcycled Fashion and Decor (4th - 8th Grade)

During this workshop, the students will learn and develop projects including room decor, hand and machine sewing.

Youth Theater Ensemble: Mainstage (7th - 12th Grade)

NECS Youth Ensemble offers an exciting opportunity for participants, ages 12-18, to develop essential life skills through the transformative power of theater.

Youth Theatre: Set Design & Production (8th - 12th Grade)

Our Youth Theater: Stage Craft Focus workshop empowers young artists to design and build all the props, scenery, and costumes."

Youth Yoga and Wellness (5th - 12th Grade)

Designed for ages 10-17, this dynamic program builds physical fitness, mindfulness, and emotional well-being through beginner-friendly yoga.

Afterschool Enrichment - Dunbar Heights

After-school enrichment to support children's physical, creative and academic needs for children ages 7 - 12. Arts and Crafts, Stories, dance, and homework help. Snacks and Dinner will be provided.

Civil Rights Journey (9th - 12th Grade)

NECS summer Civil Rights Program that runs from April 12 - 17, 2025. Students travel to Montgomery, Selma, Burmingham and Tuskeegee and immerse themselves in our History.

Community Garden Club (KG - 3rd Grade)

This program is a hands-on creative exploration of seed to table activity. Playing, planting, and observing in a nurturing environment, is at the center if each session.

ECO/UpCycled Art

In this program, the students will learn to utilize repurposed materials and engage in process-based art making.

Film Futures: Video Competition (8th - 12th Grade)

Students will acquire real world technical skills collaborating on a film crew and will be able to continue to develop their craft to have an internship, or create their own stories and get them seen in the world.

Glee Club (6 Grade - 12+)

Love to Sing? Find your voice with a fun, vibrant group that performs everything from pop to R&B to musical theater. This isn’t your average choir! The NECS Glee Club invites teens and young adults to explore the joy of performing, vocal training, and being part of a musical team.

Music Production (9th - 12th Grade)

Participants will learn to create music from scratch and develop their music-making skills. They'll engage in fun beat challenges and explore various genres to strengthen their abilities.

Youth Theatre Ensemble - Dancing Through a Dream (8th - 12th)

Dancing Through a Dream, written by High school student Leela Kumar explores the fear of judgment, the unpredictability of others' reactions, and the courage it takes to share one's true passion with the world.

Summer Program

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