Discover the power of journaling in this fun, interactive workshop designed to support students in building their own personalized journal practice. We’ll dive into bullet journaling, habit tracking, free writing, brush lettering, and much more! By developing reflective skills, students will learn how to organize thoughts, track progress, and enhance creativity. Together, let’s turn notebooks into lifelong tools for personal development and self-expression. This workshop is perfect for kids who have a lot of feelings, want to get organized, want to get more consistent, or want to explore their art style. Don’t miss this chance to unlock your 2nd brain!

*Please [...]

In Have fun with Science! In this workshop students will become young scientists as they dive into exciting experiments like making giant bubbles, uncovering secret messages, and watching a mini volcano erupt. They’ll explore the “wow” reaction of elephant toothpaste, test their creativity by building and flying a mini airplane, and get messy fun with slime and Play-Doh, yay! Each activity is designed to spark curiosity and wonder while teaching simple science concepts in an engaging way. Students will enjoy and discover the magic of science through play, teamwork and creativity!

*Please note that this workshop will run for 8 weeks.

Grades: 4-6

Instructor: [...]

In “Customizations with Catherine” , students will have the opportunity to customize a tote bag or pencil pouch with their own designs! We will start by mapping out our designs, which will all be uniform in size , and transferring it to their chosen item (tote bag or pencil pouch). Then students will have the option to color in their project along with embroidering it with thread, beads, or both! Students are welcome to start a smaller project if they finish their designs or choose to add more to their pre-existing design. This workshop aims to guide students through the [...]

Join the Courtyard Club to hang out outside and become a steward of your school garden! Spend time in nature, tend to our plants and fish, and learn outdoor stewardship skills. With your help, we can make Chenery’s courtyard a beautiful space for everyone to enjoy.  *If you are a non-BASEC student that is interested in registering for this workshop but the cost of the workshop poses a hardship, please reach out to BASEC directly.

* Please note this workshop will run for 8 weeks.

Grades: 4-6

Instructor: Sydney Padgett, BASEC @ Chenery Environmental Science Specialist

Tuition:
Student enrolled in BASEC on Tuesdays- $1

The Girls Sports League workshop is focused on gym-based games, teamwork, and having a blast in a safe and supportive environment. Whether you’re new to sports or love to get active, this league is all about building confidence, making friends, and having fun. 

Grades: 4-6

Instructor:  Meghan Connors, BASEC @ Chenery, Sports Specialist

Tuition:
Student enrolled in BASEC on Wednesdays- $1

 

 

Poetry is not just for stuffy academics and Shakespeare fans. Learn how to write Slam Poetry, poetry that gets loud, gets silly, gets serious, and gets us expressing ourselves. In this workshop, you’ll explore your thoughts and feelings and learn how to write powerful poems that make an impact.  Your student will learn how to write “poetry with a punch,” be exposed to a range of different poetry styles and slam poets, and get to run a mock “Poetry Slam” competition. This workshop is great for both writers and performers!

*This workshop will run for 10 weeks.

Grades: 4-6

Instructor: Mica Rich, BASEC @ [...]

As a parent, it can be overwhelming to try and identify the best martial arts program for your child. You want them to experience the important benefits of martial arts, but also want to ensure they are learning in a safe and supportive environment.

Most martial arts programs focus on the physical aspect but neglect the mental and emotional aspects of martial arts training, leading to an unbalanced learning experience for kids. Plus they often lack specializations that cater to children with different abilities.

Our personalized kids’ martial arts program delivers all these important benefits. By focusing on the top 3 challenges [...]

The Storytellers’ Workshop is for anyone who loves creating stories and characters. Unlike a traditional writing workshop, students will work together to “build” a complete story, piece by piece, designing setting, characters, and plot by brainstorming together, playing writing mini-games, and role-playing. Students will also get to design a visual storyboard using drawing and collage to tell the story they created so that “readers” can follow along. This workshop will offer a little something for every kind of creative mind.

*This workshop will run for 10 weeks.

Grades: 4-6

Instructor: Mica Rich, BASEC @ Chenery Educator

Tuition:
Student enrolled in BASEC on Thursdays- $36
Student [...]

Welcome to “Miles & Smiles”—an 8-week adventure into the exciting world of endurance running designed specifically for 4th, 5th, and 6th graders! This workshop offers a fantastic opportunity for kids to build their stamina, learn key running techniques, and have a blast while staying active.

Each session will be a fun-filled experience where students enjoy fresh air, explore the school grounds and nearby streets and track their progress with personalized charts. We’ll focus on essential skills like proper posture and breathing to help them become confident and skilled runners. By the end of the workshop, students will aim to complete up [...]

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 practice accompaniments by jamming on rhythm instruments in collaboration with others. Students refine their concepts and ideas, choreograph movement, develop skills with public speaking and collaboration, and they will write original songs.

The class is taught by recording and performing artist Kabir Sen (professional musician, long-time elementary music teacher at the Shady Hill School in Cambridge [...]

In “Get Into Gaming”, we will parallel learning about games throughout history while playing them in real time. As we progress through the workshop, we will also progress through time and the evolution of games and how they became what they are today. We will be exploring games that range from tabletop, old gaming systems(NES, SNES), and even newer gaming systems (Nintendo Switch). While learning and playing various games, students will engage in popular discussion topics in the gaming community: What makes a good game?, What is a game?, and How do games impact us in our day-to-day lives?, [...]

In BASEC Model UN (MUN), students role-play as delegates of the United Nations. During this Workshop, pairs of students are assigned a particular country to research and represent in Model UN Committee simulations. Through these simulations, student delegates work collaboratively to find and create solutions to real global issues. As part of this Workshop students prepare to participate in UNAGB’s Middle School Model UN conference on Saturday, November 15, 2025: a gathering of MUN students from Greater Boston to test their diplomacy skills together. Participating in Model UN is a great way to improve skills in public speaking, debate, teamwork, collaboration, [...]