Agape Black Belt Center
After School
ABBC provides quality after-school care that is a fun yet more structured alternative to other after-school care options: “after-school care with a kick!” Our after-school program was designed not only to meet the child care needs of parents but with a focus on developing students and enriching their learning experience!
Join Us for the 2024-2025 Agape After School Program!
We are delighted to announce that enrollment for the 2024-2025 Agape After School Program is now open! We warmly invite new families to become part of our close-knit after-school community.
At Agape, we are dedicated to creating a nurturing and supportive environment where children can thrive. Our program is designed to provide a balance of academic support, creative enrichment, and personal growth. Over the past year, our students have enjoyed a variety of fun and engaging activities, from dynamic homework sessions and creative arts and crafts projects to exciting sports activities and our inspiring Body, Mind, Spirit – Trio Awareness Yoga Series.
We are excited to offer these same wonderful experiences to new students and look forward to making more cherished memories together.
2024 Fall After School RegistrationWhy Choose Agape After School Program?
Welcoming Community: Join a supportive and friendly environment where every child is valued.
Fun and Engaging Activities: From arts and crafts to sports and exciting projects, there’s something for everyone at ABBC’s after-school program. We are also thrilled to introduce an Origami Session, where students can learn the art of paper folding and create beautiful paper sculptures. Additionally, our program includes enriching Korean language classes and engaging children’s yoga, allowing students to explore new cultures and develop mindfulness and flexibility while having fun.
Personal Growth: Our program encourages self-awareness, concentration, integrity, and healthy connections through unique activities like our yoga series.
Academic Support: We provide dedicated homework assistance to help students excel.
Enrollment Information:
Enrollment Period: July 15, 2024 – August 15, 2024
How to Register: Click the registration link to complete the online registration form. Paper forms are also available at the center.
Spaces are limited, so we encourage you to register early to secure a spot for your child. For any questions or additional information, please contact our program coordinator at (585)750-3048 or email us at agapeblackbeltcenter@gmail.com.
We can’t wait to welcome your family to the Agape After School Program and embark on an exciting journey of learning and growth together!
After School
We take After-School Education Seriously!
Our after-school program turns the aimless hours after school into productive and exciting learning! Through martial arts, students learn to establish healthy habits early on, improving their focus and setting them up to be self-motivated individuals.
Create a sense of belonging
If the after-school program isn’t run by the school district or a facility nearby, children can get to know different kids than those they see at school. That means they don’t have to deal with the same cliques and social issues. If it is run at your child’s school or nearby, the program can give your child a chance to connect with familiar kids in a different environment.
Provide academic support
Our After-School programs offer structured homework help. Homework can often cause friction between kids and their parents. So getting it done during the program can make everyone’s evening more pleasant and relaxing. Making sure that aides or other children aren’t doing the homework for your child.
Improve social skills
Our program promotes cooperation, support, and respect. This can help kids feel more secure about joining a game or starting a conversation. And if they slip up, a sympathetic staffer should be on hand to remind them to take turns or stop interrupting.
Provide safety and supervision
Research shows that times between 3 – 6 pm are when kids are most likely to drink, use drugs, or become the victims of crime or commit the crime themselves. But keeping kids busy can prevent them from engaging in risky behavior. Studies also show that being in an after school-program can result in better grades and fewer behavioral problems at any age.
Program Director Mrs. Joanna Ra
Mrs. Ra has extensive experience in working/ providing care for children of all ages and has been our director for over 10 years. She oversees the daily operations of the school programs and serves as our parents/student license. Mrs. Ra’s mission is to provide each child with quality, personalized care, as well as work closely with the staff to maintain a safe, disciplined, nurturing (and FUN!!) environment for our students.
Agape Black Belt Center After-School program is Licensed by the New York State Office of Children and Family.
Register Now for our After School Program
2024 Fall After School RegistrationReviews
Joining the Agape Black Belt Center over the past year has been one of the best decisions ever for our family and children. We took a leap of faith and signed up for their Summer camp program. The kids absolutely loved it! The Ra family is so professional, loving, & attentive not only to the children’s individual needs but also to the policies and procedures surrounding keeping a safe environment as we work to overcome the challenges. Their facility is expansive, very clean and the kids have developed a level of respect for themselves, their peers, and for their instructors that is unmatched. We also joined the afterschool and TKD programs which have helped to reinforce their confidence, focus, and independence! I highly recommend ABBC as a place for your children and families to grow together!
ABBC has changed my life! My son is excelling everywhere! If I could select 100 stars, it still wouldn’t be enough. ABBC has changed my life. My son has been attending summer camp, e-learning/ after-school and Tae Kwon Do classes. He is excelling everywhere! The team at Agape goes above and beyond. They are courteous and professional while maintaining a real family atmosphere. I plan on keeping my son enrolled for as long as possible. Any family would be fortunate to welcome Agape into their lives.
I know that your team has been a great help with this and I want to say again thank you for everything. My son has been doing really well with his homework and tests the past few weeks. I know that your team has been a great help with this and I want to say again thank you for everything. He has been so proud to come home and share the news on his good test grades. We’re really happy this program is available to give him one-on-one help and focus. Thank you!
I can't say enough positive things about Agape Black Belt Center (ABBC) in Pittsford, NY! My son has been enrolled in both Taekwondo and the after-school program, and the experience has been nothing short of exceptional. Operated by the dedicated and impressive Korean family Ra, ABBC is a place that goes beyond just teaching martial arts. The Ra family embodies qualities such as organization, self-control, and respect, setting a fantastic example for all the students. I am particularly impressed with the emphasis on instilling positive behavior in the children. The commitment to teaching not only the physical aspects of Taekwondo but also the importance of good behavior and values is truly commendable. I have witnessed tremendous growth and excellent performance in my son since he joined ABBC. The Ra family's influence extends beyond the martial arts lessons, creating an environment where children learn valuable life skills. Choosing ABBC for my son's after-school activities was one of the best decisions I've made. It's not just a place to learn Taekwondo; it's a community that fosters discipline, respect, and positive behavior. I highly recommend Agape Black Belt Center to any parent looking for a wholesome and enriching experience for their child.
The Ra family is top notch. whole family is involved in making my son and every one of their student's experience a great one. My son was a little nervous when he started but they have a way of teaching that instills confidence and pride. I was worried that he would be just a number but among a sea of students but the Ra family take the time and energy to learn every student, their strengths and weakness i helping them become their very best. I highly recommend AGAPE Black Belt Studio. We are well on our way to becoming a black belt and plan to keep going! Thank you Ra family!!!
Best martial arts in the Rochester area.
Amazing instructors! Communication is great they take their time to get to know your child and help them grow. Not just by knowing and understanding the moves but as an individual, my daughter has been going to the Pittsford location since she started kindergarten. It has helped her to socialize. She started the tiny tigers program. She lights up when she sees Master Ra and Hailey! Each instructor here is outstanding and caring when it comes to the kids! I appreciate the activities they have throughout the year. there’s soooooo much to say, I can go on and on, but at the end of the day Agape Black Belt Center has, and is currently making an impact on my daughter, socializing and building her “confidence! The atmosphere is nice and respectful and definitely clean. CLEAN!!! The bathrooms are clean the second you walk in from the door it is neat and clean!! Thank you Agape, you’re the best!