What makes cars go, planes fly and boats float?  Sign up for this workshop and find out! Students will work both individually and  in teams to make vehicles of all kinds powered by wind, motors, and gravity, while receiving an introduction to the different physical forces of our world. Come explore how things move!

Grade: 3

Instructor: Ava Fleisher, BASEC STEM Education Specialist

Tuition:
Student enrolled in BASEC on Tuesdays – $36
Student enrolled in BASEC but does not attend on Tuesdays – $162
Student not enrolled in BASEC – $162 + $95 (this is a one time fee for the school [...]

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.

Grade: 1

Instructor: Wendy Hurwitz, Burbank Kindergarten Teacher

Tuition:
Student enrolled in BASEC on Tuesdays- $36
Student enrolled in BASEC but does not attend on Tuesdays- [...]

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 &emdash; and more. Students will receive their own supplies so that they will be able to practice at home and ‘wow’ their friends and family.

Grade: 3

Instructor: Ken Wax, Magic Teacher

Tuition:
Student enrolled in BASEC [...]

Environmental Explorers is a workshop that connects students to nature right in “our own backyard”. Each week, students will investigate how plants and animals adapt to spring while building science practices and naturalist skills. Lessons will bring students outside to explore their local environment! 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- $144
Student enrolled in [...]

In this workshop, kindergarten students will learn basic sports skills, teamwork, and energetic movements – all while having fun! Alex DeMaris is excited to teach this fast paced and action packed class!

Grade: Kindergarten

Instructor: Alex DeMaris, Burbank Sports Specialist

Tuition:
Student enrolled in BASEC on Tuesdays – $36
Student enrolled in BASEC but does not attend on Tuesdays – $162
Student not enrolled in BASEC – $162 + $95 (this is a one time fee for the school year) = $257