Each week, the students will listen to a delightful story specifically chosen to entertain and engage the first grader students.  The story will be followed up with a question of the day that allows the students to share their thoughts and make connections to the story.  After the discussion, there will be a connected activity – ranging from crafts, to STEM projects and more. This workshop will inspire a love of reading, and encourage imagination and creativity. This workshop is open to new and returning students!

Grade: 1

Instructor: Wendy Hurwitz, Burbank Kindergarten Teacher

Tuition:
Student enrolled in BASEC on Tuesdays- $40
Student [...]

Watch amazing magic up close and then learn how to do it! Ken is an award-winning magician who loves to teach students magic! Tricks that students will learn include: how to make rubber bands jump around on your fingers, have paperclips leap into the air and link together, push a coin through a table, change the color of handkerchiefs, plus all sorts of fun with cards & dice; and more. Students will receive their own supplies so that they will be able to practice at home and ‘wow’ their friends and family.

PLEASE NOTE: This is workshop is only open to [...]

Say “hello, world” to coding with this fun introduction to the language of computers. Using Scratch Jr., an online block-based code platform, students will explore how computers process information by putting together code to complete different tasks and challenges each week.

Grade: 2

Instructor: Ava Fleisher, BASEC @ Burbank STEM Specialist

Tuition:
Student enrolled in BASEC on Tuesdays – $40
Student enrolled in BASEC but does not attend on Tuesdays – $180
Student not enrolled in BASEC – $180 + $95 (this is a one time fee for the school year) = $275

In this workshop, students will learn to sing simple but beautiful songs by folk singers like Woody Guthrie and Elizabeth Mitchell. We will begin by listening to songs and then learn them together by ear. Students will practice the foundational musical skills of rhythm and harmony and have lots of fun along the way!

Grades: 1 – 3

Instructor: Maddie Speagle, BASEC @ Burbank Performing Arts Specialist 

Tuition: 
Student enrolled in BASEC on Tuesdays – $40
Student enrolled in BASEC but does not attend on Tuesdays – $180
Students not enrolled in BASEC – $180 + $95 (this is a one time [...]

Environmental Explorers is a workshop that connects students to nature right in “our own backyard”. Each week, students will dig into a new topics while building science practices and naturalist skills. When possible, lessons will bring students outside and use whatever environment is readily available. There is also be opportunities to meet some of Mass Audubon’s native wildlife ambassadors (live animals). Come explore and learn more about the natural world. This workshop is open to new and returning students.

Grades: 1-2

Instructor: Staff of the Mass Audubon Habitat Wildlife Sanctuary and Education Center

Tuition:
Student enrolled in BASEC on Tuesdays- $160
Student enrolled [...]

This is an action packed workshop where students will build confidence, master new skills and discover the joy of teamwork. Each week the workshop will focus on a different sport, fostering sportsmanship and being active. Alex will introduce his passion for Disc Golf, teaching entry-level frisbee throwing skills and game fundamentals. Come join the fun!

Grade: 3

Instructor: Alex DeMaris, BASEC @ Burbank Sports Specialist

Tuition:
Student enrolled in BASEC on Tuesdays – $40
Student enrolled in BASEC but does not attend on Tuesdays – $180
Student not enrolled in BASEC – $180 + $95 (this is a one time fee for the [...]