PS 38
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World Explorers provides family education services: afterschool, summer camp, and school break camp. Our programs focus on building community, creative educational programming, the whole-child experience, and making sure our staff are valued and supported.

It’s a STEAM-inspired curriculum that explores world cultures. Children also build social-emotional skills so they grow into caring, responsible global citizens.

Epicurean adventures, science, engineering and math workshops, art explorations, mind and body fitness, dramatic play, storytelling, homework support, and unstructured free play.

Each afternoon has three class blocks. Families build a schedule by mixing WE CORE and WE Partner classes, or choose Full Time WE CORE.

Pay in Full or the Afterschool Installment Plan.

All staff use S.M.I.L.E., our active supervision framework: Scan, Move, Interact, Learn, Encourage.

What it is:World Explorers core classes across all 3 daily blocks. Themes include science, art, sports, theater, language, and creative play.FlexibilityEnroll in 1, 2, or all 3 blocks per day, or mix and match individual classes across the week. Choose 1–5 days per week, up to 15 blocks a week. Some classes cover two blocks (2:30–4:30 PM).Full-time optionAll 3 blocks M–F operated by WE staff. Discounted rate for full-time M–F enrollment — the best value. Children attend all WE CORE classes for their age group.Includes dailySnacks · group homework breakout groups (if needed) · unstructured free play alongside enrichment classes. Classroom pickup is included for children enrolled in the 2:30 class.

Specialty classes led by experts from partner organizations, PS 38 teachers, or select WE staff. They go deeper into a specific interest. Offerings vary each trimester. Examples :Soccer, Tap Dance, Pickleball, and Robotics. They run Monday through Friday and are open to the whole school community.

Who it's forFamilies who need coverage on a day their child isn't enrolled. Drop-in is subject to space after registration closes.WE CORE only).What's covered:Full afternoon — all 3 WE class blocks (2:45–5:45 pm). Pickup by 6:00 pm.How to register:Afterschool Home Page → "Take Me to Drop-In" → select day(s) → choose child → Single Session or Class Pack → add to cart → check out. Register online up to 24 hours in advance.  Same day registration- email site supervisor by 1pm.Single-day rate: $50 per day.Packs: Discounted packs of 5, 10, or 20 sessions available. Can be shared between siblings.Drop-in booking noticeAt least 24 hours in advance. Emergency drop, email site supervisor for requests less than 24 hours.Before attending:Sawyer Family Profile and a valid Child Health/medical form required. Notify the child's teacher that they will be attending World Explorers. Restriction:Not available for WE Partner Classes.

Yes. We serve wholesome, nut-free snacks every day: packaged snacks and fresh fruits. Children are encouraged to drink water throughout the day.

Yes, we offer group homework help inside our daily after school schedule.

Yes. Email the Site Supervisor with the therapist's name, schedule, and purpose. Our team will complete any needed paperwork and plan transitions. Support plans are developed together with the family and take counselor capabilities into account.

We follow NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene and NY State Office of Children & Family Services guidelines and are fully insured. All staff are background-checked. A First Aid and CPR-trained staff member is on site during program hours