Welcome to Extreme Kids Clubs, our vibrant collection of affinity groups designed to provide welcoming spaces for young people to engage with themselves and the community on their own terms. Clubs offer participants the opportunity to immerse themselves in interests like art, music, and gaming alongside peers who share their passions, while promoting growth in confidence-building, socialization and communication, creative self-expression, and problem-solving.

Each session encourages social-emotional development among participants and is facilitated by skilled and empathetic leaders who understand the value of communication, interaction, and support. Participants have the opportunity to forge friendships, enhance their social skills, and build confidence in a nurturing, strength-based environment.

How does pricing work?

We are offering a tiered pricing structure to maintain access for our families while sustaining our programs long-term, ensuring we can continue delivering high-quality services and resources to our community. Please note, the choice of which tier to select lies entirely with each family, with the Connector tier most closely reflecting program costs. Regardless of the selected tier, all participants receive the same level of exceptional programming.

This Is A Free program

This Is A Free program

WHEN: Tuesdays, April 2nd-May 7th | 4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
WHERE: Brooklyn Public Library - Sunset Park Branch; 5108 4th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11220
AGES: 7-13 years old

Maker Girls is a program that's designed primarily for neurodiverse girls, but it is open to all. The program aims to enhance creativity, build community, encourage adventure, and develop leadership qualities in every girl. Through engaging projects, games, and play, Maker Girls seeks to boost self-confidence, explore art and science, and foster a community of friends. This program is suitable for any girl between the ages of 7 and 13 who has a disability and desires to make new friends, have fun, and develop her confidence.

Explorer Tier

$130

Beginner

WHEN: Thursdays, April 4th-May 30th | 6-7:30 p.m.
WHERE: The Brooklyn Strategist, 333 Court Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231
AGES: 8-12 years old

While prior knowledge of the game isn't necessary, a passion for learning and growth is. Through this program, participants will emerge with heightened self-confidence and improved interpersonal skills, ready to face real-world challenges.

Advanced

WHEN: Thursdays, April 4th-May 30th | 6-7:30 p.m.
WHERE: The Brooklyn Strategist, 333 Court Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231
AGES: 13-18 years old

We also offer an opportunity for experienced players to further delve into the intricate world of D&D. This club is intended for young participants who have prior experience playing the game and wish to engage in weekly sessions.

Explorer Tier

$65

Inventor Tier

$70

Connector Tier

$80

WHEN: Wednesdays, April 3th-May 29th | 4:30-6 p.m.
WHERE: Facilitated via Zoom
AGES: 8-16 years old

Virtual Gaming Crew is an online get-together designed to let neurodiverse young people explore new worlds, unleash their creativity, and forge bonds through the power of video games. Led by Program Facilitator Cristina Nava-Sosa and Program Manager Christian Peralta, these sessions encourage participants to build off their own interests in the vast world of gaming, while further developing their social skills in a supportive environment.

This club is intended for young people who would like to learn and play in a non-competitive and competitive, exploratory environment. Participants will primarily play games like Roblox, Minecraft, and Nintendo games, Fortnite, and many more!

Explorer Tier

$240

WHEN: Sundays, April 7th-June 16th | 1:30-3:30 p.m.
WHERE: Jalopy Theatre, 315 Columbia Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231
AGES: 13-18 years old

LET'S ROCK! Led by Lloyd H. Miller (MT-BC), BKCM Intern, Daniel Saks, and Program Manager, Christian Peralta, this program will explore many aspects of pop and rock music, and really any type of musical sounds. Kids and families will meet every Sunday for 9 weeks to play music together using different instruments including guitar, bass, keyboard, drums, and voice.

This club is intended for kids who are interested in playing on stage with other kids and are skilled at playing an instrument.

Rock Band includes opportunities for group/individual songwriting, get-to-know-you music games, and improv games, discussing lyrics to our favorite songs, and analyzing rhythms, melodies, and song forms.