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Video Game Coding – Grades 3-4

in: Burbank on: Thursday
meets: 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/29, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11 time: 3:00 - 4:00 PM

This workshop provides an introduction/exploration to coding with MIT’s block-based coding program Scratch to allow students to create their very own games. This workshop will focus on creating a platformer-style game. Whether students have never coded before or have multiple years of scratch coding behind them, this workshop will challenge young programmers of all abilities by giving them opportunities to customize the game to their liking!

Grades: 3-4

Instructor: Ava Fleisher, BASEC STEM Education Specialist

Tuition:
Student enrolled in BASEC on Thursdays – $40
Student enrolled in BASEC but does not attend on Thursdays – $160
Student not enrolled in BASEC – $160 [...]

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BEATS (Bringing Education and Arts Together for Students) Grades 3 – 4

in: Burbank on: Thursday
meets: 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/29, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11 time: 4:15 - 5:00

BEATS is a collaborative music class rooted in creativity and fun! The class focuses on various approaches to music, rhythm, acting and performance. Students will learn more about the processes of writing songs and raps, acting in scenes of musicals and plays, and they will even play instruments in collaboration with others. They will learn how to refine their own concepts and ideas, choreograph movement, develop skills with public speaking and collaboration, and write original songs. Taught by recording and performing artist Kabir Sen (a professional musician, rapper, singer, and long-time elementary music teacher at the Shady Hill School in [...]

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BEATS (Bringing Education and Arts Together for Students) Grades 1 – 2

in: Burbank on: Thursday
meets: 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/29, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11 time: 3:30 - 4:15 PM

BEATS is a collaborative music class rooted in creativity and fun! The class focuses on various approaches to music, rhythm, acting and performance. Students will learn more about the processes of writing songs and raps, acting in scenes of musicals and plays, and they will even play instruments in collaboration with others. They will learn how to refine their own concepts and ideas, choreograph movement, develop skills with public speaking and collaboration, and write original songs. Taught by recording and performing artist Kabir Sen (a professional musician, rapper, singer, and long-time elementary music teacher at the Shady Hill School in [...]

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SPORTS: GRADES 1-2

in: Burbank on: Thursday
meets: 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/29, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11 time: 3:00 - 4:00 PM

This workshop will focus on building confidence, emphasizing sportsmanship, encouraging teamwork, exploring well-known and new games and having fun! Alex DeMaris is very excited to be back at BASEC and running the sports workshops. 

Grades: 1-2

Instructor: Alex DeMaris, Burbank Sports Specialist

Tuition:
Student enrolled in BASEC on Thursdays – $40
Student enrolled in BASEC but does not attend on Thursdays – $160
Student not enrolled in BASEC – $160 + $95 (this is a one time fee for the school year) = $255

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