MY After-School @ the Downtown Community Center

 

If your child does not attend any of our partner schools, they can still enjoy and participate in Manhattan  Youth's Afterschool programs at the Downtown Community Center!

Drop off begins at 3:15PM, while  pick-up is promptly at 5:50PM, daily.

Each day, students will have the option to attend an early class or Choice Time period from 3:30PM to 4:30PM followed by a late class or Choice Time period from 4:40PM until 5:40PM.  

At the Downtown Community Center, students will engage in a variety of activities designed to support the socioemotional needs of the whole child. After a long school day,  we know that school-aged children thrive when they are provided with a fun environment, where they can connect with their peers,  their favorite after-school teachers and experiened group leaders. Our weekly class offerings incude art, ceramics, dance, digital media, cooking, swimming and more!

 


MONDAY

Monday 3:30pm

  • DCC Appetite for Adventure! (Grade K– 2)
  • DCC Ballet (Grade K– 2)
  • DCC Claymation (Grade K– 2)
  • DCC Ceramics (Grade K– 5)
  • DCC Coding & Game Design (Grade 2–3)
  • DCC Spa Science (Grade 2–3)
Grade K– 2

DCC Appetite for Adventure!

A taste of travel for the brave hearted, students will engage the five senses as the classroom hops the globe for a delicious destination! By exploring flavors and styles of multiple cuisines, the travelers will learn about the many aspects that go into everyday foods.

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Grade K– 2

DCC Ballet

An introduction to ballet vocabulary and technique. Students develop strength, alignment, musicality, and the grace that is inherent in the form. Dancers in our ballet classes are prominently featured in each semester's dance performance.

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Grade K– 2

DCC Claymation

This class will explore a range of techniques for developing concept, writing, designing, animating and editing stop-motion animation projects. Students will create armatures, puppets and sets, and complete the production process of an animated movie using professional capturing and editing equipment and software.

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Grade K– 5

DCC Ceramics

Introduce your child to the world of ceramics! Develop motor skills and learn creative problem solving through projects aimed at stimulating imagination and creativity. Projects range from animal themed sculptures, making a new favorite cup or bowl, figurative work and more!

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Grade 2–3

DCC Coding & Game Design

Join our interactive club that allows students to explore Video Game Design and Computer Generated Imaging in a project-based environment. Through this hands-on experience, you'll have the chance to create interactive art, media, and narratives while learning valuable skills in computational thinking and mathematics.

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Grade 2–3

DCC Spa Science

Discover the chemistry involved in making things that you would experience in a spa! Soaps, body scrubs, cosmetics, nail polish and color, bath oils, lipstick, perfumes and more! Students will make their own line of products that are safe to use at home!
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Monday 4:40pm

  • DCC Pottery Wheel (Grade 3–5)
  • DCC Hand Tarts & Mini Pies (Grade 3–5)
  • DCC MY Ballet Performance (Grade 3–5)
  • DCC Coding & Design (Grade 4–5)
Grade 3–5

DCC Pottery Wheel

Encourage your child's creativity by introducing them to the world of ceramics! They can develop their motor skills and hone their problem-solving abilities through a variety of stimulating projects. From animal-themed sculptures to crafting their own favorite cup or bowl, there are endless possibilities for imaginative figurative work and beyond.

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Grade 3–5

DCC Hand Tarts & Mini Pies

With a hard shell and a tender surprise, these hand pies are a pocketful of joy! Students will learn the basics of dough shaping as well as how to make all the sweet and savory fillings placed inside.

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Grade 3–5

DCC MY Ballet Performance

An introduction to ballet vocabulary and technique. Students develop strength, alignment, musicality, and the grace that is inherent in the form. Dancers in our ballet classes are prominently featured in each semester's dance performance.

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Grade 4–5

DCC Coding & Design

Join our interactive club that allows students to explore Video Game Design and Computer Generated Imaging in a project-based environment. Through this hands-on experience, you'll have the chance to create interactive art, media, and narratives while learning valuable skills in computational thinking and mathematics.

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Monday 5:20PM

  • After-School Swim Lessons (Grade K– 5)
Grade K– 5

After-School Swim Lessons

We are proud to offer Youth Swim Lessons as a choice in our After-School Programs. Children receive the same instruction and swim experience as our Youth swim lessons.  Your child will be picked up directly from their classroom at school dismissal, have a snack, and be transported to the Downtown Community Center for childcare activities provided by our After-school staff.

To find out more on our After-School programs, please click here.

Please note that swim offerings and schedules vary by school. 

 

If you attend a school that is not in our network, you may sign your student up for drop-off After School at the Downtown Community Center.

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TUESDAY

Tuesday 3:30pm

  • DCC Confectionary Creations (Grade K– 2)
  • DCC Mixed Media Art (Grade K– 1)
  • DCC Green Science (Grade K– 2)
  • DCC World Drummers (Grade K– 2)
  • DCC Ceramics (Grade K– 5)
  • DCC E-Sports & Gaming (Grade 2–3)
  • DCC Basketball Skills & Drills (Grade 2–5)
  • DCC MY Influential Magazine (Grade 2–5)
Grade K– 2

DCC Confectionary Creations

With a steady hand and a wild imagination, students will learn how to design and decorate palm-sized sweet treats. Ranging from cookies and cupcakes, to lollipops and jello molds, everything beautiful and wacky can be made here!

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Grade K– 1

DCC Mixed Media Art

The power of paper will come alive in this interactive design fantasy class. Exploring the many different ways of using paper: sculpting, folding, 3D Origami, construction and Paper Mache creating everything from super heroes, animals, creatures, floral design, stage sets, pop up books and more!
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Grade K– 2

DCC Green Science

Students will learn all about ecosystems and how we can preserve them. From worm composting and recycling to green energy and sustainable power, students will explore how the world works, and what it will take to keep it going! Upper grades will participate in service projects at their schools and in the community.
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Grade K– 2

DCC World Drummers

Students will explore music and percussion from a new country every month, including Ghana and Guinea West Africa, Cuba, Brazil, India, Israel, Turkey, and the United States. Not only will we learn about the music of these countries, but many aspects of their cultures as well!
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Grade K– 5

DCC Ceramics

Introduce your child to the world of ceramics! Develop motor skills and learn creative problem solving through projects aimed at stimulating imagination and creativity. Projects range from animal themed sculptures, making a new favorite cup or bowl, figurative work and more!

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Grade 2–3

DCC E-Sports & Gaming

Computer programing meets gaming in this interactive club that explores the application of video game design through coding and play. Students will learn the technical basic skills of digital games while using art, design, and coding to create their own games! Students will also gain practical skills through planning, working independently, sharing ideas, and team building activities. 

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Grade 2–5

DCC Basketball Skills & Drills

Do you want to take your child’s game to the next level? In the Basketball Skills & Drills class, students will take part in organized structured physical activities to help develop and strengthen their basketball skills. Throughout the course of the semester, students will learn new techniques by practicing drills and build their capacity to play as a team.

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Grade 2–5

DCC MY Influential Magazine

Does your child love watching videos on social media? Your Mini Influencer is now a Manhattan Youth Journalist.  This class is an opportunity for students to learn how to write scripts, interview friends, and even our staff, record and edit videos. Students will also learn about internet safety and have the opportunity to create and operate a class fan page that can be shared, via private link, with family and friends.

 

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Tuesday 4:40pm

  • DCC Mixed Media Arts (Grade 2–5)
  • DCC Chemistry Lab (Grade 3–5)
  • DCC Chopped Jr! (Grade 3–5)
  • DCC Pottery Wheel (Grade 3–5)
  • DCC E-Sports & Gaming (Grade 4–5)
Grade 2–5

DCC Mixed Media Arts

The power of paper will come alive in this interactive design fantasy class. Exploring the many different ways of using paper: sculpting, folding, 3D Origami, construction and Paper Mache creating everything from super heroes, animals, creatures, floral design, stage sets, pop up books and more!
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Grade 3–5

DCC Chemistry Lab

The science lab at the Downtown Community Center will be bubbling with curiosity as young scientists examine the curious reactions that everyday materials have when they combine or change state. This class will emphasize the fun of experimentation, while teaching the complexities of all matter, right down to the atomic level. Pick-up is at the Downtown Community Center at 5:50pm.
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Grade 3–5

DCC Chopped Jr!

Each student becomes a culinary innovator with a challenging clash of ingredients presented. Creations will be judged by uniqueness, appearance and effort. The winner adds a mystery ingredient to the weekly draw box!

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Grade 3–5

DCC Pottery Wheel

Encourage your child's creativity by introducing them to the world of ceramics! They can develop their motor skills and hone their problem-solving abilities through a variety of stimulating projects. From animal-themed sculptures to crafting their own favorite cup or bowl, there are endless possibilities for imaginative figurative work and beyond.

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Grade 4–5

DCC E-Sports & Gaming

Computer programing meets gaming in this interactive club that explores the application of video game design through coding and play. Students will learn the technical basic skills of digital games while using art, design, and coding to create their own games! Students will also gain practical skills through planning, working independently, sharing ideas, and team building activities. 

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Tuesday 5:20PM

  • After-School Swim Lessons (Grade K– 5)
Grade K– 5

After-School Swim Lessons

We are proud to offer Youth Swim Lessons as a choice in our After-School Programs. Children receive the same instruction and swim experience as our Youth swim lessons.  Your child will be picked up directly from their classroom at school dismissal, have a snack, and be transported to the Downtown Community Center for childcare activities provided by our After-school staff.

To find out more on our After-School programs, please click here.

Please note that swim offerings and schedules vary by school. 

 

If you attend a school that is not in our network, you may sign your student up for drop-off After School at the Downtown Community Center.

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WEDNESDAY

Wednesday 3:30pm

  • DCC Ooey Gooey Science (Grade K– 2)
  • DCC Hand Tarts & Mini Pies (Grade K– 2)
  • DCC Ceramics (Grade K– 5)
  • DCC Girls Only Coding (Grade 2–5)
  • DCC MY Runway Project (Grade 2–5)
Grade K– 2

DCC Ooey Gooey Science

Every kid knows that you don't really learn anything unless you make a mess and get your hands dirty. This class focuses on everything oozy, grimy, slippery and slimy that exists in nature or can be made (safely!) in a test tube. Fun for all!

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Grade K– 2

DCC Hand Tarts & Mini Pies

With a hard shell and a tender surprise, these hand pies are a pocketful of joy! Students will learn the basics of dough shaping as well as how to make all the sweet and savory fillings placed inside.

×
Grade K– 5

DCC Ceramics

Introduce your child to the world of ceramics! Develop motor skills and learn creative problem solving through projects aimed at stimulating imagination and creativity. Projects range from animal themed sculptures, making a new favorite cup or bowl, figurative work and more!

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Grade 2–5

DCC Girls Only Coding

This hands on-club offers girls the opportunity to explore Video Game Design and Computer Generated Imaging in a project-based environment that both celebrates their gender and boosts their confidence in technology. All Girls Coding aims to get girls programming and creating interactive art, media and narratives while imparting valuable skills in computational thinking and mathematics.
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Grade 2–5

DCC MY Runway Project

Students will sketch fashion figures, design fabrics, and create full lines of clothing, producing their own style books. Students will work toward an end of semester Fashion show featuring the design pieces they've worked on.
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Wednesday 4:40pm

  • DCC DIY Creations 2-5 (Grade 2–5)
  • DCC Engineering with 3D Printing (Grade 2–5)
  • DCC MY Food Architects! (Grade 3–5)
  • DCC Pottery Wheel (Grade 3–5)
Grade 2–5

DCC DIY Creations 2-5

DIY Creations helps kids showcase their art and business skills. They'll design and sell products, learn marketing, and open a Pop-Up Shop. Plus, they'll build life skills like problem-solving and financial literacy, and boost their creativity and confidence.

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Grade 2–5

DCC Engineering with 3D Printing

Once thought of as a magic solution of the future, 3D printing is now a booming industry that yields serious benefits for the world. This course introduces students to basic engineering theories and principles by using 3D printing. It introduces design and fabrication processes to build hands on artifacts that demonstrate complex engineering topics in everyday life.

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Grade 3–5

DCC MY Food Architects!

Inspired by Carl Warner, Christine McConnell, and lovers of Legos, students will plan and build edible structures of all shapes and sizes. By utilizing fresh produce, mixing special spreads, and baking sweet and savory crackers they can create a crunchy cabin, a flaky farmhouse, or a sweet skyscraper!

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Grade 3–5

DCC Pottery Wheel

Encourage your child's creativity by introducing them to the world of ceramics! They can develop their motor skills and hone their problem-solving abilities through a variety of stimulating projects. From animal-themed sculptures to crafting their own favorite cup or bowl, there are endless possibilities for imaginative figurative work and beyond.

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Wednesday 5:20PM

  • After-School Swim Lessons (Grade K– 5)
Grade K– 5

After-School Swim Lessons

We are proud to offer Youth Swim Lessons as a choice in our After-School Programs. Children receive the same instruction and swim experience as our Youth swim lessons.  Your child will be picked up directly from their classroom at school dismissal, have a snack, and be transported to the Downtown Community Center for childcare activities provided by our After-school staff.

To find out more on our After-School programs, please click here.

Please note that swim offerings and schedules vary by school. 

 

If you attend a school that is not in our network, you may sign your student up for drop-off After School at the Downtown Community Center.

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THURSDAY

Thursday 3:30pm

  • DCC Animal Science (Grade K– 2)
  • DCC International Kitchen (Grade K– 2)
  • DCC Ooey Gooey Art (Grade K– 2)
  • DCC Ceramics (Grade K– 5)
  • DCC Graphic Design (Grade 2–3)
Grade K– 2

DCC Animal Science

In this course, students will explore the evolutionary history of various modern animals and their prehistoric counterparts, ranging from jellyfish to dinosaurs.

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Grade K– 2

DCC International Kitchen

In this class, students will have the opportunity to learn about culture, through food, from their favorite after-school counselors! Each month, Chef Sasha will be joined by a counselor who will share their culture through stories, pictures and most importantly, yummy recipes. Bon appetit!

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Grade K– 2

DCC Ooey Gooey Art

Every kid knows that you don't really learn anything unless you make a mess and get your hands dirty. This class lets the creativity thrive by allowing  everything oozy, grimy, slippery and slimy to work with while making beautiful art projects. 

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Grade K– 5

DCC Ceramics

Introduce your child to the world of ceramics! Develop motor skills and learn creative problem solving through projects aimed at stimulating imagination and creativity. Projects range from animal themed sculptures, making a new favorite cup or bowl, figurative work and more!

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Grade 2–3

DCC Graphic Design

As digital technology continues to make its way into all aspects of our lives, the need for effective graphic design has never been greater. This course is ideal for students who seek an introduction to graphic design or have a general interest in learning how to create and communicate through visual media. Through a comprehensive look at topics such as layout, typography, color, space, balance, and hierarchy, students will be exposed to the most effective uses of graphic design in today's visual world. Students will create projects such as posters, stickers and t-shirts.

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Thursday 4:40pm

  • DCC Zoology & Animal Care (Grade 2–5)
  • DCC Art School Prep (Grade 3–5)
  • DCC Cooking Around The World (Grade 3–5)
  • DCC Pottery Wheel (Grade 3–5)
  • DCC Graphic Design (Grade 4–5)
Grade 2–5

DCC Zoology & Animal Care

Emphasizing the central role of evolution in generating diversity, your child will explore the many kingdoms, behaviors and ecology of animal species! Your child will also become Zookeepers learning the basics of animal care from feeding to cleaning the habitats in our Science Lab.
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Grade 3–5

DCC Art School Prep

Throughout the year, students will develop a diverse body of work, including drawings, painting, print making, collage and sculpture, adhering to the 5th grade benchmark laid out in the NYC DOE Blueprint for the Visual Arts. With guidance from their instructor, students will create and assemble an impressive portfolio of artwork with which they can apply to schools specializing in art throughout the city.
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Grade 3–5

DCC Cooking Around The World

Learning about international food expands your culinary experience and knowledge. This class will highlight the many different cuisines around the world. Students will learn how to make the recipe but also learn what factors influence what we are cooking and why. Some examples of the recipes we will make are dumplings, shakshuka, quiche, apple cake, chickpea curry. We will also take student requests.

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Grade 3–5

DCC Pottery Wheel

Encourage your child's creativity by introducing them to the world of ceramics! They can develop their motor skills and hone their problem-solving abilities through a variety of stimulating projects. From animal-themed sculptures to crafting their own favorite cup or bowl, there are endless possibilities for imaginative figurative work and beyond.

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Grade 4–5

DCC Graphic Design

As digital technology continues to make its way into all aspects of our lives, the need for effective graphic design has never been greater. This course is ideal for students who seek an introduction to graphic design or have a general interest in learning how to create and communicate through visual media. Through a comprehensive look at topics such as layout, typography, color, space, balance, and hierarchy, students will be exposed to the most effective uses of graphic design in today's visual world. Students will create projects such as posters, stickers and t-shirts.

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Thursday 5:20PM

  • After-School Swim Lessons (Grade K– 5)
Grade K– 5

After-School Swim Lessons

We are proud to offer Youth Swim Lessons as a choice in our After-School Programs. Children receive the same instruction and swim experience as our Youth swim lessons.  Your child will be picked up directly from their classroom at school dismissal, have a snack, and be transported to the Downtown Community Center for childcare activities provided by our After-school staff.

To find out more on our After-School programs, please click here.

Please note that swim offerings and schedules vary by school. 

 

If you attend a school that is not in our network, you may sign your student up for drop-off After School at the Downtown Community Center.

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FRIDAY

Friday 3:30pm

  • DCC Martial Arts (Grade K– 1)
  • DCC End Of The Week Treats (Grade K– 5)
  • DCC Wildly Creative Studio Art (Grade K– 5)
  • DCC E-Sports & Gaming (Grade 2–5)
  • DCC Music Production (Grade 3–5)
Grade K– 1

DCC Martial Arts

In this class, children will learn movement skills, self-discipline, self-control, practical karate techniques, and self-defense. The format of the class is designed to be enjoyable while also providing numerous benefits.

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Grade K– 5

DCC End Of The Week Treats

No nuts! No dairy! No gluten! This allergy-free baking class allows your children to create delicious cookies and cakes galore by getting hands-on with ingredients safe for them to touch and eat. All recipes will be available to families on our cooking blog, as well as in the new allergy-free section of our end of semester cookbook!
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Grade K– 5

DCC Wildly Creative Studio Art

Attention to all animal enthusiasts! Join us for a fun and creative art class adventure where you'll learn to create one-of-a-kind animal-inspired artwork. We'll also share interesting facts about the life of each animal to make the experience more exciting. Don't miss out on this opportunity!

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Grade 2–5

DCC E-Sports & Gaming

Join us on Fridays for some fun and relaxing gaming. We will have various devices and game stations set up for students to participate in some friendly gaming, matches, tournaments, or whatever type of gaming they would like to participate in. There will be an opportunity for students to engage in socializing and interaction with their peers while exploring shared interests.

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Grade 3–5

DCC Music Production

Are you curious about the process of creating and choosing music for popular movies and TV shows? Join our class to master the basics of music production and score your beloved TV scenes and movie moments with your own original music. Each week, you'll enhance your creativity and confidence by honing your musical abilities and gaining a deeper comprehension of music.

 

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Friday 4:40pm

  • DCC Ceramics & Pottery Wheel (Grade K– 5)
  • DCC Martial Arts & Self-Defense (Grade 2–5)
Grade K– 5

DCC Ceramics & Pottery Wheel

Introduce your child to the world of ceramics! Develop motor skills and learn creative problem solving through projects aimed at stimulating imagination and creativity. Projects range from animal themed sculptures, making a new favorite cup or bowl, figurative work and more!

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Grade 2–5

DCC Martial Arts & Self-Defense

Students learn self-defense, focus, concentration and discipline in a non-contact weekly martial arts workout. Classes are grouped by age and belt level. All levels work on forms, and bag work: kicks, punches, blocks and footwork. Sparring begins at yellow belt. At the end of each semester, we have an exhibition and test, where students have an opportunity for belt advancement (by teacher recommendation).

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