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Tuesday, October 13

Fort Building (Fall 2026) - Pick-up available from PS 130 Lower + PS 130 Upper + PS 10From $506

Fort Building (Fall 2026) - Pick-up available from PS 130 Lower + PS 130 Upper + PS 10

KoKo Lot at 440 19th St. (Between 8th Ave & Prospect Park West) · Greenwood Heights

In this Fort Building workshop, kids will learn about differnt types of shelters and build structures fit for humans, pets, and other creatures (big or small, real or imaginative). Inspired by the natural environment of the KoKo Lot, kids will explore and use critical thinking skills to create their structures. Found objects and other reclaimed materials will be used to build their forts. Pick-up is available from PS 130 Lower, PS 130 Upper, and PS 10. Pick-up is an optional add-on that applies to the full semester. The cost for pick-up is $136 ($17/session). Kids are picked up by a KoKo Teaching Artist at school dismissal time and escorted to the Lot. Kids have snack and playtime until the workshop begins at 3:30PM. Please note: After School Pick up will not be offered on November 3rd (Election Day, remote learning day for NYC Public Schools). Workshop Dates for Fall 2026: 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3*, 11/10, 11/17 (9 sessions total) *Note: After School Pick up will not be offered on 11/3 because it will be Election Day (remote learning day for NYC Public Schools). Dismissal Timing: For Fall 2026, we will have staggered dismissal times as sunset gets earlier. Workshop times will be: September - mid-October, 3:30PM - 5:30PM mid-October - November, 3:30PM - 5PM More about the workshop: This workshop takes place at the KoKo NYC Lot located at 440 19th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215, between 8th Ave and Prospect Park West The workshop will take place fully outdoors There is a port-a-potty onsite for bathroom use Kids will use handsaws, battery-operated drills, and other tools in this workshop KoKo NYC workshops are an inclusive environment where all kids are welcome! We encourage participation from kids of all gender identities, neurodiverse experiences, and skill levels with tools. KoKo NYC Teaching Artists and staff represent a wide diversity of personal and professional experiences. We are proactive and intentional about our teaching approach and support of all KoKo kids. If you have any questions about whether KoKo NYC is a good fit for your kid, please email us ( info@kokonyc.org ). If cost is a barrier for your family, please email info@kokonyc.org .

Ages 5–7Course
House Building (Fall 2026) - Pick-up available from PS 130 Upper + PS 10From $506

House Building (Fall 2026) - Pick-up available from PS 130 Upper + PS 10

KoKo Lot at 440 19th St. (Between 8th Ave & Prospect Park West) · Greenwood Heights

In this House Building workshop, kids will build structures fit for humans, pets, and other creatures (big or small, real or imaginative). Kids learn how to use planning, engineering, woodworking and critical thinking skills to create their structures. Found objects and other reclaimed materials will be used to build the structures. Pick-up is available from PS 130 Upper + PS 10. Pick-up is an optional add-on that applies to the full semester. The cost for pick-up is $136 ($17/session). Kids are picked up by a KoKo Teaching Artist at school dismissal time and escorted to the Lot. Kids have snack and playtime until the workshop begins at 3:30PM. Please note: After School Pick Up will not be offered on November 3rd (Election Day, remote learning day for NYC Public Schools). Workshop Dates for Fall 2026: 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3*, 11/10, 11/17 (9 sessions total) *After School Pick Up will not be offered on 11/3 because it will be Election Day (remote learning day for NYC Public Schools). Dismissal Timing: For Fall 2026, we will have staggered dismissal times as sunset gets earlier. Workshop times will be: September - mid-October, 3:30PM - 5:30PM mid-October - November, 3:30PM - 5PM More about the workshop: This workshop takes place at the KoKo NYC Lot located at 440 19th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215, between 8th Ave and Prospect Park West The workshop will take place fully outdoors There is a port-a-potty onsite for bathroom use Kids will use handsaws, battery-operated drills, and other tools in this workshop KoKo NYC workshops are an inclusive environment where all kids are welcome! We encourage participation from kids of all gender identities, neurodiverse experiences, and skill levels with tools. KoKo NYC Teaching Artists and staff represent a wide diversity of personal and professional experiences. We are proactive and intentional about our teaching approach and support of all KoKo kids. If you have any questions about whether KoKo NYC is a good fit for your kid, please email us ( info@kokonyc.org ). If cost is a barrier for your family, please email info@kokonyc.org .

Ages 8–12Course

Thursday, October 15

Inventor's Lab (Fall 2026) - Pick-up available from PS 130 Lower + PS 130 Upper + PS 321 UpperFrom $429

Inventor's Lab (Fall 2026) - Pick-up available from PS 130 Lower + PS 130 Upper + PS 321 Upper

KoKo Lot at 440 19th St. (Between 8th Ave & Prospect Park West) · Greenwood Heights

Take a trip back in time to explore a world without technology! How different was life without the simple machines we take for granted like the wheel-and-axle and the screw? In this Inventor’s Lab workshop, kids learn the history and mechanics of the six simple machines (inclined plane, wedge, lever, wheel-and-axle, screw, and pulley). Through tinkering and material exploration, kids will learn the creative and real-life applications of the simple machines, opening up endless opportunities for inventive thinking and building. We will be inspired by the natural world around us, incorporating nature and the resources that surround us into our creations, solutions, and process. Pick-up is available from PS 130 Lower, PS 130 Upper, + PS 321 Upper for an added cost. Pick-up is an optional add-on that applies to the full semester. The cost for pick-up is $136 ($17/session). Kids are picked up by a KoKo NYC Teaching Artist at school dismissal time and escorted to the Lot. Kids have snack and playtime until the workshop begins at 3:30PM. Workshop dates for Fall 2026: 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/12, 11/19 (8 sessions total) NO workshops on: 11/5 Dismissal Timing: For Fall 2026, we will have staggered dismissal times as sunset gets earlier. Workshop times will be: September - mid-October, 3:30PM - 5:30PM mid-October - November, 3:30PM - 5PM More about the workshop: This workshop takes place at the KoKo NYC Lot located at 440 19th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215, between 8th Ave and Prospect Park West The workshop will take place fully outdoors There is a port-a-potty onsite for bathroom use Kids will use handsaws, battery-operated drills, and other tools in this workshop KoKo NYC workshops are an inclusive environment where all kids are welcome! We encourage participation from kids of all gender identities, neurodiverse experiences, and skill levels with tools. KoKo NYC Teaching Artists and staff represent a wide diversity of personal and professional experiences. We are proactive and intentional about our teaching approach and support of all KoKo kids. If you have any questions about whether KoKo NYC is a good fit for your kid, please email us (info@kokonyc.org). If cost is a barrier for your family, please email info@kokonyc.org.

Ages 5–7Course
Adventure Building (Fall 2026) - Pick-up available from PS 130 Upper + PS 321 UpperFrom $429

Adventure Building (Fall 2026) - Pick-up available from PS 130 Upper + PS 321 Upper

KoKo Lot at 440 19th St. (Between 8th Ave & Prospect Park West) · Greenwood Heights

In this Adventure Building workshop, kids will build with reclaimed wood, recyclables, and natural materials to construct environments for adventure! Exploring the environment of the KoKo Lot, kids will create their own, imaginary / potential worlds. Is this adventure happening on Earth? Somewhere else? When in time? We will find out together! In this process-oriented workshop, KoKo NYC Teaching Artists work alongside kids asking guiding questions about world-building and community, supporting kids to bring their ideas to life. Pick-up is available from PS 130 Upper + PS 321 Upper. Pick-up is an optional add-on that applies to the full semester. The cost for pick-up is $136 ($17/session). Kids are picked up by a KoKo NYC Teaching Artist at school dismissal time and escorted to the Lot. Kids have snack and playtime until the workshop begins at 3:30PM. Workshop dates for Fall 2026: 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/12, 11/19 (8 sessions total) NO workshops on: 11/5 Dismissal Timing: For Fall 2026, we will have staggered dismissal times as sunset gets earlier. Workshop times will be: September - mid-October, 3:30PM - 5:30PM mid-October - November, 3:30PM - 5PM More about the workshop: This workshop takes place at the KoKo NYC Lot located at 440 19th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215, between 8th Ave and Prospect Park West The workshop will take place fully outdoors There is a port-a-potty onsite for bathroom use Kids will use handsaws, battery-operated drills, and other tools in this workshop KoKo NYC workshops are an inclusive environment where all kids are welcome! We encourage participation from kids of all gender identities, neurodiverse experiences, and skill levels with tools. KoKo NYC Teaching Artists and staff represent a wide diversity of personal and professional experiences. We are proactive and intentional about our teaching approach and support of all KoKo kids. If you have any questions about whether KoKo NYC is a good fit for your kid, please email us (info@kokonyc.org). If cost is a barrier for your family, please email info@kokonyc.org.

Ages 8–12Course

Monday, October 19

Boat Building (Fall 2026) - Pick-up available from PS 10 + PS 295 + PS 321 UpperFrom $475

Boat Building (Fall 2026) - Pick-up available from PS 10 + PS 295 + PS 321 Upper

KoKo Lot at 440 19th St. (Between 8th Ave & Prospect Park West) · Greenwood Heights

Boat Building is a “Sink AND Swim” workshop that explores the physics of boat building by creating flotation structures. Kids learn how to use planning, engineering, woodworking, and critical thinking to create functional boats and models. They explore traditional and experimental methods based on their own sensibilities. Boats will be created out of found materials. We create blueprints and small model floats, steering mechanisms, as well as an actual boat / floating contraption which will be tested in the waters of Brooklyn. Kids will use handsaws, battery-operated drills, and other tools in this workshop. The class will culminate in a Maiden Voyage in June 2027 , where kids will set sail at Plumb Beach ! Pick-up available from PS 10 + PS 295 + PS 321 Upper. Pick-up is an optional add-on that applies to the full semester. The cost for pick-up is $119 ($17/session). Kids are picked up by a KoKo NYC Teaching Artist at school dismissal time and escorted to the Lot. Kids have snack and playtime until the workshop begins at 3:30PM. Workshop Dates for Fall 2026: 9/28, 10/5, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, and 11/16 (7 sessions total) NO Workshops on: 9/21 or 10/12 Dismissal Timing: For Fall 2026, we will have staggered dismissal times as sunset gets earlier. Workshop times will be: September - mid-October, 3:30PM - 5:30PM mid-October - November, 3:30PM - 5PM More about the workshop: This workshop takes place at the KoKo NYC Lot located at 440 19th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215, between 8th Ave and Prospect Park West The workshop will take place FULLY OUTDOORS There is a port-a-potty onsite for bathroom use Kids will use handsaws, battery-operated drills, and other tools in this workshop KoKo NYC workshops are an inclusive environment where all kids are welcome! We encourage participation from kids of all gender identities, neurodiverse experiences, and skill levels with tools. KoKo NYC Teaching Artists and staff represent a wide diversity of personal and professional experiences. We are proactive and intentional about our teaching approach and support of all KoKo kids. If you have any questions about whether KoKo NYC is a good fit for your kid, please email us (info@kokonyc.org). If cost is a barrier for your family, please email info@kokonyc.org.

Ages 8–12Course
Camp KoKo (Fall 2026) - Pick-up available from PS 10 + PS 295 + PS 321 Upper + PS 130 LowerFrom $375

Camp KoKo (Fall 2026) - Pick-up available from PS 10 + PS 295 + PS 321 Upper + PS 130 Lower

KoKo Lot at 440 19th St. (Between 8th Ave & Prospect Park West) · Greenwood Heights

In this workshop specifically designed for ages 5 - 7, kids engage in self-directed play, material exploration, and project building. Our aim is for kids to be deeply engaged in activities of their choosing and we recognize that this looks different for each kid! Kids get the attention and structure they need to follow their imaginations in a supportive environment that offers freedom to create, build, dream, read, observe or just BE! Using the KoKo Lot and our reclaimed/found objects as inspiration, KoKo NYC Teaching Artists help kids imagine possibilities and bring their ideas to life. In Camp KoKo, kids may choose to use handsaws, tape, battery-operated drills, small motors, and electronics to build their projects. Pick-up available from PS 10, PS 295, PS 321 Upper, and PS 130 Lower. Pick-up is an optional add-on that applies to the full semester. The cost for pick-up is $119 ($17/session). Kids are picked up by a KoKo NYC Teaching Artist at school dismissal time and escorted to the Lot. Kids have snack and playtime until the workshop begins at 3:30PM. Workshop Dates for Fall 2026: 9/28, 10/5, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, and 11/16 (7 sessions total) NO Workshops on: 9/21 or 10/12 Dismissal Timing: For Fall 2026, we will have staggered dismissal times as sunset gets earlier. Workshop times will be: September - mid-October, 3:30PM - 5:30PM mid-October - November, 3:30PM - 5PM More about the workshop: This workshop takes place at the KoKo NYC Lot located at 440 19th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215, between 8th Ave & Prospect Park West. The workshop will take place fully outdoors. There is a port-a-potty onsite for bathroom use. Kids will use handsaws, batterty-operated drills, tape and hot glue in this workshop. KoKo NYC workshops are an inclusive environment where all kids are welcome! We encourage participation from kids of all gender identities, neurodiverse experiences, and skill levels with tools. KoKo NYC Teaching Artists and staff represent a wide diversity of personal and professional experiences. We are proactive and intentional about our teaching approach and support of all KoKo kids. If you have any questions about whether KoKo NYC is a good fit for your kid, please email us ( info@kokonyc.org ). If cost is a barrier for your family, please email info@kokonyc.org.

Ages 5–7Course

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