Cost
Free - No cost to families
PS 133 Butler
Free COMPASS Elementary afterschool program for K-5 students in Park Slope, Brooklyn, provided by University Settlement
The P.S. 133 William A. Butler afterschool program is operated by University Settlement Society of New York, one of the oldest and most respected settlement houses in the United States. This free COMPASS Elementary program has been serving families at this location since 2007, offering programs that respond to community needs and create a platform for children to be their best, both in and out of school.
| Detail | Information |
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| Address | 610 Baltic Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217 |
| Borough | Brooklyn (Park Slope/Boerum Hill) |
| Provider | University Settlement Society of New York |
| Website | universitysettlement.org |
| Phone | (212) 453-4500 |
| info@universitysettlement.org |
Age Range
Ages 5-11 (Grades K-5)
Program Type
COMPASS Elementary
Category
Youth Development
University Settlement provides creative, responsive programs that center children’s voices and choices:
- Academic Support - Homework help and tutoring
- Project-Based Learning - Hands-on, engaging educational activities
- Social-Emotional Development - Building confidence and interpersonal skills
- Arts & Enrichment - Creative expression and cultural programs
- Recreation - Physical activities and games
Established in 1886 as the first Settlement House in the United States, University Settlement partners with over 40,000 New Yorkers in Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn every year. For nearly 140 years, they’ve fought poverty and systemic inequality by building highly effective social services in collaboration with their neighbors.
University Settlement brings the values of the settlement house movement into the 21st century by:
- Meeting New Yorkers where they live
- Listening deeply to all perspectives
- Creating space for responsive cooperation
- Infusing civic engagement and equality into all programs
- Early Childhood Education - From infants to pre-K
- Youth Development - After-school and summer programs
- Mental Health & Wellness - Accessible, affordable care
- Older Adults - Programs for seniors 60+
- Housing Services - Tenant support and advocacy
- Adult English Classes - Free ESOL programs
- Arts Programming - Creative expression for all ages
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Contact University Settlement Visit universitysettlement.org or call (212) 453-4500 for enrollment information.
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Inquire about the PS 133 program Ask specifically about the after-school program at 610 Baltic Street.
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Complete enrollment forms Fill out required registration paperwork for your child.
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Submit required documents Provide necessary documentation for program eligibility.
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Attend orientation Participate in program orientation to learn about schedules and expectations.
Directoryenrollment-packet/
- Student enrollment form
- Emergency contact information
- Medical/health information
- Photo release consent
- Program participation agreement
The Park Slope/Boerum Hill location is well-connected:
- Subway: Bergen Street Station (F, G trains) - 0.2 miles
- Subway: Atlantic Av-Barclays Center (2, 3, 4, 5, B, D, N, Q, R trains) - 0.4 miles
- Bus: B63, B65 routes serve the area
- LIRR: Atlantic Terminal - 0.4 miles
Prospect Park
Brooklyn’s flagship park with playgrounds, zoo, and recreational facilities (0.5 miles)
Brooklyn Public Library
Pacific Street Branch at 25 4th Avenue (0.3 miles)
78th Precinct
NYPD precinct at 65 6th Avenue (0.2 miles)
FDNY Engine 226
Fire station at 409 State Street (0.3 miles)
- Union Market - 402 Union Street (0.3 miles)
- Key Food - 130 3rd Avenue (0.4 miles)
- Trader Joe’s - Atlantic Center (0.5 miles)
- Whole Foods - 214 3rd Street (0.6 miles)
PS 133 William A. Butler is a well-regarded elementary school in the Park Slope/Boerum Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn. Named after William Allen Butler, a 19th-century American lawyer and poet, the school serves a diverse community and is known for its strong academic programs and active parent engagement.
Last Updated: November 25, 2025