Free after-school program for New York City students nurtures skills and talents

EDUCATION Free after-school program for New York City students nurtures skills and talents By CeFaan Kim Friday, August 28, 2026 10:19PM CeFaan Kim has the details. NEW YORK (WABC) -- Free afterschool programs for New York City students are offering activities like sports, arts, college prep and more at no cost to parents.

Mia Diaz, 11, is a confident burst of sass, beaming from the stage for everyone to see as she plays Scar in "The Lion King" at an after-school program play in Queens.