Arts and Enrichment
Creative arts experiences that extend learning through hands-on projects, visual expression, and collaborative making across grade levels.
Extracurricular and enrichment activities at P.S. 69 Journey Prep that let every scholar reach beyond the classroom and explore new passions.
Our enrichment programs give students the chance to grow as artists, performers, and confident readers and writers. Each opportunity is designed to nurture curiosity and build skills that complement the academic day.
Beyond the classroom, enrichment activities at the school are designed to help every scholar reach further and grow into well-rounded learners. These opportunities complement the academic day by inviting students to explore new interests and build confidence through hands-on experiences. Programs are thoughtfully structured to nurture curiosity, encourage self-expression, and extend learning beyond traditional subjects. Families and students can find a wide range of options that support the whole child, fostering growth in creativity, communication, and collaboration alongside classroom studies.
Arts and enrichment programming offers creative experiences that extend learning through visual expression, collaborative making, and hands-on projects across grade levels. Students engage in activities that encourage them to experiment with different materials, techniques, and ideas while working alongside peers. These programs are crafted to complement the academic day, giving scholars meaningful ways to apply what they know in fresh and imaginative contexts. By participating in arts-focused opportunities, students develop patience, problem-solving skills, and a stronger sense of personal voice that carries into other areas of school life.
Performing arts opportunities invite scholars to grow as performers and confident communicators through song, dance, and dramatic expression. Students explore stage presence, vocal technique, and collaborative storytelling in supportive settings that celebrate effort and progress. Participation helps young learners build poise, teamwork, and appreciation for shared artistic experiences, while also strengthening memory and focus. These experiences are designed to complement the broader curriculum, giving students joyful outlets for creative energy and helping them discover talents they can carry with them well beyond the classroom walls.
Literacy enrichment encourages scholars to grow as confident readers and writers who can express ideas with clarity and imagination. Through writing workshops, book discussions, and creative storytelling projects, students strengthen their voices while discovering new authors and genres. Programs are designed to spark a lifelong love of reading and to build the foundational skills that support success across every subject. By engaging with stories and language in meaningful ways, scholars develop curiosity, empathy, and the confidence to share their own ideas with others.
Creative arts experiences that extend learning through hands-on projects, visual expression, and collaborative making across grade levels.
A vocal ensemble where young singers rehearse and perform together, building musicianship, confidence, and school spirit.
The school's theater troupe, known for staged productions including Madagascar Jr., giving students a chance to perform for the school community.
Targeted support for developing readers, helping scholars strengthen decoding, fluency, and comprehension in a structured setting.
A guided writing experience that supports scholars in planning, drafting, and revising across genres.
SOARing Opportunities connect directly to classroom learning. The same Reggio Emilia, Paideia, and enrichment philosophies that guide our academics come alive after the bell rings through chorus, theater, and literacy support.