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Art, Service projects, theatre, music, games, scavenger hunts, conversation & ethics. That is right – Ethics!

(Video from 2020)

Our Ethics for Children program offers a fun, safe, interactive learning environment for kids to explore important topics that affect their lives, fostering empathy and a deeper understanding of self and others. We use art, theatre, games, stories, music, discussion, reflection, and action to empower students to make a difference in their world.

Our program does not impose a fixed set of values or beliefs. Rather our goal is to provide a forum where students can identify their own values, expand their knowledge and gain skills essential to developing and following their own moral compass and voice.

This winter/spring session we will continue offering both in-person and hybrid programs. Our in-person classes will be held on Sundays at our iconic BSEC building while our hybrid classes will meet virtually on Mondays. Both groups will have the opportunity to come together to put ethics into action with monthly in-person service projects.

Each class will feature one of the 5 major principles of our program: Care for the self, family, community, earth, and world. As the program progresses, we will customize the curriculum guided by student interest. Previous lessons have included topics such as rising sea levels, ableism, animal welfare, educational access & emotional self-care. Service activities will be likewise influenced by student passion.

Not sure if this program will be a good fit for your learner? We encourage you to contact us by clicking here with questions or to arrange a virtual visit to a class.

In-Person Classes are held on Sundays 11:00 – 12:30
Price: $225 per semester
Growing Ethics (ages 6-10yo)
Living Ethics (ages 10-14yo)

Virtual Classes are held via Zoom on Mondays 4:00 – 5:00
Price: $225 per semester
Living & Growing Ethics (ages 8 – 12)

In-Person Fall Service Days are the 2nd Sunday of the month. Virtual Students are welcome to join us for all service projects.

Times and locations may vary based on the service activity.

Can’t make it one week? No problem! Students are welcome to join in an alternate format (virtual or in-person) class anytime.

IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL SCHEDULES

FALL IN-PERSON SCHEDULE:

January

Sunday 15 – SERVICE DAY
Sunday 22 – In-Person Class – Care for Self
Sunday 29 – In-Person Class – Care for Family

February

Sunday 5 – In-Person Class – Care for Community
Sunday 12 – SERVICE DAY
Sunday 19 and 26 – Winter Break – No Class

March

Sunday 5 – In-Person Class – Care for World
Sunday 11 – SERVICE DAY
Sunday 19 – In-Person Class – Care for Earth
Sunday 26 – In-Person Class – Care for Self

April

Sunday 2 – In-Person Class – Care for Family
Sunday 9 and 16 – Spring Break – No Class
Sunday 23 – In-Person Class – Care for Community
Sunday 30 – In-Person Class – Care for World

May

Sunday 7 – In-Person Class – Care for Earth
Sunday 14 – Mother’s Day – No Class
Sunday 21 – Service Day and End-of-Year Celebration

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VIRTUAL SCHEDULE:

January

Sunday 15 – In Person SERVICE DAY
Monday 23 – Virtual Class – Care for Self
Monday 30 Virtual Class – Care for Family

February

Monday 6 – Virtual Class – Care for Community
Sunday 12 – In Person SERVICE DAY
Monday 13 – Virtual Class – We Care a Lot
Monday 20 and 27 – Winter Break – No Class

March

Monday 6 – Virtual Class – Care for World
Sunday 11 – In Person SERVICE DAY
Monday 13 – Virtual Class – We Care a Lot
Monday 20 – Virtual Class – Care for Earth
Monday 27 – Virtual Class – Care for Self

April

Monday 3 – Virtual Class – Care for Family
Monday 10 and 17 – Spring Break – No Class
Monday 24 – Virtual Class – Care for Community

May

Monday 1 – Virtual Class – Care for World
Monday 8 – Virtual Class – Care for Earth
Monday 15 – Virtual End of Year Celebration
Sunday 21 – In Person Service Day and End-of-Year Celebration

Scholarships are available. Please visit https://bsec.org/scholarshipapp/ to learn more.

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*Masking and social distancing for in-person events will be in accordance with host protocols as well as the latest CDC and NYC Safety regulations and guidelines.

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Scholarships are available. Please visit https://bsec.org/scholarshipapp/ to learn more.

ANGEL THOMPSON
Angel Thompson is an artist, writer, educator, and mother. She has a background in visual arts, including an Integrative Arts degree from Penn State University. She has over 10 years of teaching experience, working with families and children of all ages throughout NYC. As an instructor, she is passionate about instilling her students with the skills they need to share their inherent creativity and voice. She is a strong proponent of service-learning and volunteerism. She believes that facilitating experiences for youth where their principles can become action is essential to developing a life of agency for the greater good.

 

Omar Perez
Omar Perez is an actor, director, and educator. As an educator, Omar has worked with ArtsConnection, Lincoln Center Education, People’s Theatre Project, Creative Arts Team, The Center for Arts Education, Pregones Theatre, and as an individual artist for NYCDOE. Populations taught include grades 2-12, College and University workshops, Incarcerated youth at Rikers Island, residents in domestic shelters and Lifelong learners. He has also served as a joker in Forum theatre based on Theatre of the Oppressed work of Augusto Boal. He is a former Arthur Miller Foundation Mentor for first and second year NYCDOE theatre teachers and Shubert Foundation adjudicator for their Annual High School festival.

 

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The video below is from one of our classes during our end of year ceremony: