wednesday Workshops

Origami Around the World – Grade 2
Pack your creativity and curiosity—you’re invited on a 5-week adventure around the globe! Each week, we’ll explore a different country’s unique traditions, discover the beauty of diverse cultures, hear enchanting stories, and enjoy music from faraway places. Plus, you’ll fold paper and create your very own special origami to take home! It’s a creative adventure filled with surprises, learning, and lots of fun. Come join us as we travel the world and celebrate the amazing cultures that make it so special!
Grade: 2
Instructor: Hacer Unal, BASEC @ Burbank Educator
Tuition:
Student enrolled in BASEC on Wednesdays – $20
Student enrolled in [...]

Mechanical Theater Magic – Grade 3
Mechanical theaters are a little known part of the history of theater and animation. Engineering and theatrical art come together to create a unique storytelling machine. In this workshop, we will create our very own crank operated theaters out of household materials. Students will build both the mechanism and their own puppets and backdrops. This is a time to let your imagination take off!
Grade: 3
Instructor: Maddie Speagle, BASEC Performing Arts Specialist
Tuition:
Student enrolled in BASEC on Wednesdays – $20
Student enrolled in BASEC but does not attend on Wednesdays – $90
Students not enrolled in BASEC – $90 + [...]

Jr. Coding – Grade 1
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: 1
Instructor: Ava Fleisher, BASEC @ Burbank STEM Specialist
Tuition:
Student enrolled in BASEC on Wednesdays – $20
Student enrolled in BASEC but does not attend on Wednesdays – $90
Student not enrolled in BASEC – $90 + $95 (this is a one time fee for the school year) = $185

Kindergarten Sports – Kindergarten
In this high energy workshop, kindergarten students will improve their gross motor skills, hand-eye coordination, spacial awareness, teamwork and social skills. Alex is excited to lead this action packed class where students will learn classic games and well as new and creative games while staying active and engaged.
Please note there will be no workshop on 6/4. Students enrolled in the workshop will stay with regular BASEC programming from 3:00 – 4:00 PM.
Grade: Kindergarten
Instructor: Alex DeMaris, BASEC @ Burbank Sports Specialist
Tuition:
Student enrolled in BASEC on Wednesdays – $16
Student enrolled in BASEC but does not attend on Wednesdays – $72