NASA: Academy of Future Explorers

ATTENTION FUTURE ASTRONAUTS! Mad Science and NASA have teamed up to bring you the excitement and wonder of space in this new voyage of discovery! See the principles of thrust and propulsion at work in a real rocket launch! Explore the atmosphere on earth and beyond! Watch star dust burn, and journey through a galaxy as you investigate the life cycle of stars! Explore the farthest reaches of our solar system and create a lunar eclipse in this "mad" planetary tour! Probe the mysteries of meteors and bounce around satellite light as you learn about space phenomena! Experience the life of an astronaut as you prepare for space flight! This is an experience that is truly out of this world!

Age Range: 1st-5th

• Return to Enrichment (After School) & Special Interest
• 3D Printing
  3D printing, or additive manufacturing, is the construction for a three-dimensional object from a CAD model or digital 3D model. Join us for an enriching and fun learning session to understand the basics of 3D printing. In this 8 week online course, the students will learn 3D modeling and printing, converting images to 3D models, and critical basic concepts. The course will uncover the core processed behind 3D printing and reveal one of the most powerful capabilities of the 3D printing revolution - that it's accessible to anyone. *Note: You do NOT require a 3D printer to enroll in this course. We teach simulation of 3D objects and we can get it printed and shipped to you if you are interested. We have an option of a wide range of ages to join the course as we would like to give an opportunity for every student who did not have a chance to learn to code. With that said, when grouping students we go by age and skill level to make sure they progress well in the program. We try to maintain 1:6 teacher to student ratio. (more information...)
• Abracadabra! The Magic …
  Do you like to tell jokes, recite your favorite Shel Silverstein poem, tell your favorite stories, like "Caps for Sale", or "The Little Old Lady Who Wasn't Afraid of Anything"? Maybe you want to convince your parents to buy you a hamster, or tell about your BFF, your pet or your favorite grandparent. Do you like comedy or drama? You can do all this through "speech" or better known as "public speaking." This enrichment program will help you get rid of your jitters, shaky knees, and sweaty palms when you have to do presentations in your classroom. The final performances will be on Zoom to entertain your friends and families. (more information...)
• Advanced Public Speaking …
  Confident public speakers articulate themselves clearly, making them happy. This course helps students structure their thoughts and express them confidently, making them strong, confident, and happy! In the debate section, the students not only voice their opinions but also listen to the other side. The students become better listeners and learn note-taking strategies, making them effective communicators. With topics of their interests and our encouraging them to use props, stories, jokes, and other visual aids, we make learning easy and exciting! (more information...)
• Animation & Whack-a-Mole …
  Fun with Programming - Animation & Whack-a-Mole with JavaScript Have fun learning how to write computer programs! Students will learn the fundamentals of computer programming using the very popular language JavaScript, and will be able to immediately see the results of their code. Choose between 2 different projects in this class: Animation with JavaScript - Write code to create dynamic, animated digital art and web pages with images, shapes, sounds, and text. Stories and adventures will come to life when pictures are animated and sound effects are added! Whack-a-Mole Game with JavaScript - Create a carnival game, Whack-a-Mole, which will run in a web browser and utilize images, shapes, sound effects, and text. Learn code on how to smash the moles into submission! The main goals of the class are to give students a fun experience, while increasing their exposure to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) and demonstrating how technology and the arts can intersect. Students will gain an appreciation for programming and see how easy it is to learn. In addition to using their artistic and creative skills, they will learn how to break down and analyze problems as they debug their code. Visit http://funwithacademics.com for more details. (more information...)
• Art Enrichment Lessons
  ArtZdoodle provides a pathway for our students to infinite possibilities for observation, curiosity, exploration, and creativity. We prepare our students for an uncertain future by cultivating imagination and providing an encouraging space for experimentation. ArtZdoodle was created on a bold belief that artistic expression could make the world a better place. There will be an art show at the end of the session with a special party for the family and students to celebrate their amazing creations. To learn more about Mrs. La Russa, check out her website: www.artzdoodle.com (more information...)
• Artificial Intelligence Workshop
  AI is the future, and Gen Z must be prepared for it. At EASE, we want to make AI education accessible to our Gen Z population. The fundamentals AI course will define basic concepts in the field of AI, describe functions of AI, apply principles of coding to demonstrate understanding of AI concepts, and evaluate applications of AI technologies. Our goal is to make learning AI fun through emphasis on the non-technical components of learning, combining art and multimedia. Students learn computer science in the context and concentration of STEAM education, infusing their work with what makes us human. Students also learn soft-skills such as presentation techniques, leadership, and collaboration. (more information...)
• Bay Area Chess
  Go online with Bay Area Chess! We are proud to continue with our Online Enrichment, live on Zoom! BAC will provide 1-year Gold memberships ($49 value each) to any student that does not already have one in our BAC Club of 3000 members, for unlimited puzzles, games, extra lessons, and online tournaments. The course would be split into subgroups to keep a low ratio of 10:1 and to optimize learning groups. We would provide homework, optional bonus lessons, a puzzle leaderboard, and a term championship. 50 minute class. (more information...)
• Chess Wizards
  Chess Wizards is one of the nation's premier chess education companies, and our mission is to make learning chess fun and exciting for kids. We have adapted some of our most popular activities in the physical classroom to fit the digital one. These include puzzles, tournaments, blitz games - and even chess variation games! To determine your child's skill level, please visit the link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1U5CztHbt_bobBE2BZE7-dr4yKdV-YAsf/view?usp=sharing (more information...)
• Chess Wizards Brilliant …
  Welcome to Chess Wizards Online! Chess Wizards is one of the nation's premier chess education companies and our mission is to make learning chess fun and exciting for kids. Chess Wizards Online is designed to be an enjoyable and valuable experience for our students. Do you understand check, checkmate, castling, piece value, pawn promotion, en passant, and know how to solve mate-in-one puzzles with ease? This is the class for you! In this class, students will learn more tactics and use them regularly. Students will also learn basic endgames and can win when ahead. They will start to think about their opponents' plans along with their own. To determine your child's skill level, please visit the link: https://bit.ly/3g7w3cp (more information...)
• Chess Wizards Kindergarteners
  Welcome to Chess Wizards Online! Chess Wizards is one of the nation's premier chess education companies and our mission is to make learning chess fun and exciting for kids. We have adapted some of our most popular activities in the physical classroom to fit the digital one. These include puzzles, tournaments, blitz games - and even chess variation games! Chess Wizards Online is designed to be an enjoyable and valuable experience for our students. This class is specifically designed for all Kindergarteners to expand their love of chess learning, and to grow and build knowledge. (more information...)
• Chess Wizards Nifty …
  Welcome to Chess Wizards Online! Chess Wizards is one of the nation's premier chess education companies and our mission is to make learning chess fun and exciting for kids. Chess Wizards Online is designed to be an enjoyable and valuable experience for our students. Do you understand piece movement, capturing, and chess language? This is the class for you! In this class, students will learn check, checkmate, piece value, basic tactics, basic opening ideas, thinking ahead, etc. To determine your child's skill level, please visit the link: https://bit.ly/3g7w3cp (more information...)
• Chess Wizards Proud …
  Welcome to Chess Wizards Online! Chess Wizards is one of the nation's premier chess education companies and our mission is to make learning chess fun and exciting for kids. Chess Wizards Online is designed to be an enjoyable and valuable experience for our students. This class is for students who are new to chess. Students will learn how the pieces movie, how the board is set up, and chess language, etc. All you need is a working brain and required technology, that's it. To determine your child's skill level, please visit the link: https://bit.ly/3g7w3cp (more information...)
• Chess Wizards Rad …
  Welcome to Chess Wizards Online! Chess Wizards is one of the nation's premier chess education companies and our mission is to make learning chess fun and exciting for kids. Chess Wizards Online is designed to be an enjoyable and valuable experience for our students. This class is designed for students who find 1-move puzzles to be easy. They can name and demonstrate all major tactical themes, and set up combinations or escape them. They see the whole board, 2+ moves ahead. They create their own game plans and make less goofy mistakes. Students should be able to demonstrate all tactical themes, solve most 1-move puzzles, know basic opening strategies, and win simple endgames. In this class, students will learn more openings and endgames, etc. To determine your child's skill level, please visit the link: https://bit.ly/3g7w3cp (more information...)
• Comics' Creation Workshop
  In this program, students will learn to create a genre of comic strips, draw characters developed through their imagination, and plot a storyline for their comic creation from a passionate and experienced comic author. A step-by-step process will be adopted to guide and coach the students through this creative and artistic program. (more information...)
• Creating Jewelry - …
  Even more fun than that "dough" you used to play with! In this class, students will work with pliable, colorful polymer clay to create the cutest earrings ever. Roll, blend color, and sculpt a variety of shapes like modern, abstract, pinwheels, leaves, and even your own design! This class requires a $35 kit. (more information...)
• Creative Corner
  Motivating and inspiring your child(ren) to be creative! Come and explore arts and crafts through Creative Corner with hands-on projects and individual attention. We guide your child(ren) to be creative and assertive, which helps them in their school curriculum and with everyday life skills. Our variety of projects offers a multitude of options, from engineering crafts to mathematical analysis in art. At Creative Corner, children get the opportunity to explore and personally choose from a wide variety of art mediums and a variety of craft projects. We believe that arts and crafts stimulates a child’s creative side, cultivates patience, develops concentration and builds confidence. A Zoom call link will be provided to all registered participants. List of items required for the class will be provided to the parents by email after registration. https://youtu.be/Qt6kmFxwZc8 About Rachel Aloycius: Founder and Director of Creative Corner, MBA, M.Com, M.Phil, ECE Certified, Multimedia designer and Artist (Fine Art ). (more information...)
• Drawing & Cartooning …
  Young Rembrandts teaches drawing, the fundamental skill of all visual arts to children aged 6 to 12. Our unique, proven method and step-by-step curriculum foster a wealth of skills such as fine motor skills, handwriting readiness, and attention to detail. Children taught using our method develop increased patience, discipline, and focus, as well as a host of artistic skills such as art vocabulary and history, drawing and art skills, and expanded creativity, imagination, and confidence. (more information...)
• Entrepreneurship Skills Workshop
  This program is designed to mentor, support, and equip today's youth with the necessary success skills to set them on the path of becoming our future entrepreneurs. At EASE, we teach students how companies like e-bay, Amazon, Tesla, Apple, and Facebook derive their mission and purpose and what it takes to succeed in our global new age economy. EASE also equips them with the success skills they need, and sets them in the right direction for understanding entrepreneurship at a young age. An interactive class that not only teaches kids about entrepreneurship, but sets our youth to become successful entrepreneurs! (more information...)
• Explore Science
  Ever wonder about the physical world around you and how it works? Unlock the principles of science by learning about molecules, density, catalysts, chemical reactions, and much more. Marvel at how different compounds react to each other based on their special physical properties. Using components of the scientific method, students will use critical thinking skills to document observations and answer questions. Through experimentation, students will learn scientific concepts and discover the fascinating world of science that's all around us! (more information...)
• Fun With Circuits
  This program is designed for grades K-5, and whether you are a novice science enthusiast or an experienced scientist, you are sure to learn and enjoy our fun weekly experiments. Kids learn to experiment with batteries, light bulbs, and voltages with our fun, science-based electrical games for kids. Our instructors will provide sanitized packets of all the equipment individually to all kids which they can take home and practice. (more information...)
• Fun with Rubik's …
  In this program, we share the wonder and challenge of solving the 2x2 and 3x3 Rubik's cube with a competitive cuber who has participated in "Speed-Solving" cube competitions across the Bay Area with world champions like Max Park and Feliks Zemdegs. Our goal is to make learning how to solve the Rubik's cube fun and exciting. Campers learn to solve puzzles in the context and concentration of STEM education, infusing their creativity and problem-solving skills, ultimately arriving at a solution. (more information...)
• Group Piano
  The Burlingame Piano Group is open to students in grades K-3rd. Learn piano in a fun social group atmosphere! Group piano class provides students an excellent introduction to the keyboard and prepares them for more serious private study, as well as playing in a band/ensemble. Most importantly, students will begin to develop the skill of playing music with their peers which provides a lifelong benefit. Our teachers focus on developing the students' core keyboard skills: hand position, note-reading, chord vocabulary, rhythm, and theory while rehearsing a repertoire of rock, pop, and classical songs. (more information...)
• Ikonikid Math Club
  We will focus on understanding and solving homework problems, reviewing related math concepts, and playing some math games together to make learning math fun! (more information...)
• International Spy School
  This course is for the explorer who wants to travel the world training to be a future secret agent. The class will highlight geography, history, and culture as we explore destinations such as Italy, South Africa, France, and Japan. Agents will complete games, puzzles, and riddles to fulfill each mission. Imagination will flow as each team develops a new gadget to add to the agent tool box. The course will focus on problem solving, collaboration, and strategy to fulfill each mission. There will be an understanding that becoming a spy agent takes hard work including intelligence, creativity, mental fitness, and physical stamina. (more information...)
• Intro to Fashion …
  Have an eye for fashion? In this class, students show off their style through drawing and illustration with pen and ink, pencil, and watercolor. Fashionistas will learn to create a croquis or sketch of a figure and then dress it in creations that are ready for the runway! Projects include: Casual everyday clothing that we wear for day-to-day life; Outerwear to keep us warm and dry; Evening wear to highlight us at special occasions; Lounge wear to stay home and be comfy in and still look FABULOUS; Accessories to complete the "LOOK" Please note - $35 kit is required for this class (included in the price) (more information...)
• Junior Chef Box
  Looking for a hands-on, tasty activity for your Junior Chef? Get your very own chef box each week with all the delicious ingredients and instructions to make a meal for up to 4 people! There is no hassle of signing into another Zoom meeting; your aspiring chef can cook for the family once a week on their own time! Additionally, a prerecorded video will be available for our families who want to follow along. Have your junior chef expand on their cooking-from-home experience. Sign up for multiple sessions, as each session has different foods and recipes. The time and day listed is the weekly pick-up time at the Recreation Office to receive your Junior Chef Box kit. (more information...)
• Magic of Chess …
  The Mechanic's Institute Chess Club is the oldest chess club in the United States and has a rich history and legacy. Our goal for our enrichment program is to inspire students to play and develop while making learning fun. We will create positive team dynamics in the virtual classroom to support learning at all levels, from beginner to advanced. Our students learn to improve their chess, but they also learn valuable life lessons such as sportsmanship, learning from mistakes, and winning and losing with grace. (more information...)
• Manners Are Fun
  It is always a good time for adding a little sparkle and polish to your child's manners. Etiquette skills will benefit your child throughout their daily lives. This is a fun and interactive class that will teach your child the skills to build their self-esteem, confidence, and social skills. Your child will discover that being polite and learning manners are not boring. This class puts an emphasis on dining manners. Your child will receive a complete activity notebook detailing everything they have learned in the class. Lab fee is for class materials. For more information, you can email Miss Ana at missanaballet@gmail.com. (more information...)
• Math in Mandarin
  Learn numbers, additions, and subtractions in Mandarin. Students will be taught both Mandarin and Math from our amazing teacher! (more information...)
• Minecraft Explorers Online
  Kids can have fun and learn skills of strategy and team building while playing Minecraft. The Minecraft Course allows the students to work on a secure server and with only students attending the class. They will use command blocks, red stones, and more to create Adventure Maps, missions, or games. We provide logins required. Kids are using .EDU version of Minecraft that has awesome MODS and many extra features. Resourcefulness, creativity, and cooperation come together in this unique building adventure game; roll the dice to mine for resources, and use these resources to build special items to help in our adventures! Kids will grow in problem-solving and computational thinking as they play one of the most popular and dynamic games in history. (more information...)
• Monologues & Auditions …
  Planning on auditioning for "Pied Pipers", "eTc", "Broadway by the Bay"? If you want a speaking part, you'll need a prepared one-minute monologue, which will be provided in this class. Have you always wanted to be in a play or musical but you haven't known how to go about it? This is your chance to learn about professional, regional and community theater while picking up the skills needed to audition and get that part. The trick is "being prepared". You'll discover tips for "cold readings", "characterizations", what your "type" is, and find the right song to audition with. If you've already had experience, this is your opportunity to brush up on your skills. (more information...)
• Movie Making
  This class is an exciting adventure for kids, teaching them to use coding to create fun Movie projects. It will teach them to use scratch tools to create their own animated movies, nurture their creativity, and encourage them to use dance, movement, fun colors and music, and use coding in creating their own fun movie projects. They are not just assembling video clips, they will be learning how to write a code for their projects. The classes are streamed on Zoom's webinar platform. Participants are able to join the video from their homes and interact with us in a real-time. It is a fun and engaging experience. (more information...)
• NASA: Academy of …
  ATTENTION FUTURE ASTRONAUTS! Mad Science and NASA have teamed up to bring you the excitement and wonder of space in this new voyage of discovery! See the principles of thrust and propulsion at work in a real rocket launch! Explore the atmosphere on earth and beyond! Watch star dust burn, and journey through a galaxy as you investigate the life cycle of stars! Explore the farthest reaches of our solar system and create a lunar eclipse in this "mad" planetary tour! Probe the mysteries of meteors and bounce around satellite light as you learn about space phenomena! Experience the life of an astronaut as you prepare for space flight! This is an experience that is truly out of this world! (more information...)
• Paint Party Online
  Let your creative juices flow and alleviate your creative dormancy! Come and explore the world of Painting with Out of the Box Kids. This class will inspire kids to embrace their inner maker, get their hands dirty, and paint their mind and heart out. We will be painting the Winter landscape, valentine cards, etc. This class is hands-on, with lots of guidance and support. All you need is paints, brushes, a palette, A4 size paper, and a pencil and eraser. (more information...)
• Pastel Technique Online
  Pastels are an amazing medium that with good guidance can make an Artist out of a Rookie. This Online class can be attended with some oil and soft pastels. You won't believe the results from this fun for all, skill enhancing workshop. No experience necessary. Kids get instructions in real-time and have live interactions with their coach and other kids in their small group. We miss you too!! Join us and experience virtual learning until we can reunite in our classroom. Personal attention guaranteed as there won't be more than 10 kids in a class. (more information...)
• Public Speaking and …
  Confidence breeds success! In any field, whether it's academics, music, or sports, people who have talent as well as confidence are the ones who become successful. "It is as important to be convincing as it is to be right." Students learn to present with confidence, use emotion, and connect with the audience fluently by doing narratives, news reporting, campaign speeches, tongue-twisters, debates, and town hall presentations on thought-provoking and interesting topics! Shy students and talkative ones alike will benefit and learn from this class. (more information...)
• Public Speaking: Confident …
  Being able to communicate effectively and confidently has immeasurable benefits in students' professional and personal lives. Bring out confidence in your children! This class is filled with fun activities teaching young children life-long skills. They learn how to stand tall and speak confidently in front of a group. They begin to understand the concepts and importance of maintaining eye contact, good posture, volume, and expressions. This class helps them give structure to their thoughts improving their writing skills. Shy as well as talkative ones alike benefit from this class as we do fun activities together including tongue-twister challenges, story-telling, poem recitals, and presentations. (more information...)
• Python for Kids
  Python is a powerful and expressive programming language that's easy and fun to use. Kids start by learning about coding fundamentals such as variables, loops, and statements. Then they progress to working with graphics and eventually to building games. We give a playful introduction to programming using fun examples and color illustrations. This is a great tool for kids to express their ideas using technology. (more information...)
• Rock Band & …
  Fun with Programming - Rock Band & Treasure Hunt with JavaScript Have fun learning how to write computer programs! Students will learn the fundamentals of computer programming using the very popular language JavaScript, and will be able to immediately see the results of their code. Choose between 2 different projects in this class: Rock Band with JavaScript - Write code to implement a band or orchestra composed of musical instruments. Learn code on how to play your violin, strum your guitar, or bang your drums! Treasure Hunt Game with JavaScript - Create a Treasure Hunt game in a web browser using images, shapes, sound effects, and text, and make your game character move and jump in search of the treasure! The main goals of the class are to give students a fun experience, while increasing their exposure to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) and demonstrating how technology and the arts can intersect. Students will gain an appreciation for programming and see how easy it is to learn. In addition to using their artistic and creative skills, they will learn how to break down and analyze problems as they debug their code. Visit http://funwithacademics.com for more details. (more information...)
• Rock It! Dot …
  To put it simply, this project rocks! In this class, students will learn how to create beautiful Mandala stones that appear incredibly intricate, but are achievable through the technique of dot painting. Believed to be a source of meditation and relaxation, artists will find their center as their own Mandala comes to life on this unique canvas. Projects include: Rock Mandala Dot Art Painting, Canvas Mandala Dot Art Painting (more information...)
• Smart Money and …
  A useful and fun course that benefits and is loved by children and parents alike! This class introduces students to money management using activities like Comparative Shopping, Salary Analysis, Budgeting A Trip, and Wants and Needs Planning. Students learn how to track expenses and analyze them. Parents love to see their children become aware on these concepts. (more information...)
• Spanish I
  This Spanish Class is designed for children K - 5th grade with little or no experience. Children will learn Spanish through games, activities, songs, easy-to-remember exercises, and books. Maestra Karla is a designer from Mexico City. She works as a teacher aid at McKinley Elementary School in the Spanish Immersion Program. (more information...)
• TechVenture Online
  Join our online learning program - all the fun of a traditional learning experience from the safety of your home. Scratch Programming for kids focuses on making sure kids understand the foundational programming (coding) concepts such as sequencing, branching, looping, and variables. They will learn it in a fun way by making animations, dialogues, games, simulations, etc. Completion of this program gives kids a very good foundation to start with other programming languages. They will work on fun new projects everyday. (more information...)
• Textiles - In …
  Always wanted to learn how to sew? As good as a lesson from grandma, in our cool Textiles & Fiber Arts Class, learn to create a stitcher's best friend: an adorable strawberry pincushion! Customize a regular T-shirt by learning how to add a pocket to it, and jazz it up with some fun, floral embroidery. This class utilizes hand sewing; no sewing machine required. Projects: Strawberry Pincushion, Pocket T-Shirt, Embroidered Flowers This class requires a $35 kit. (more information...)
• Winter Cooking
  Junior Chef Stars is back in the kitchen! Join us this winter as we provide your Junior Chef with the necessary tools to create, cook, and learn. With new recipes, our curriculum covers nutrition, seasonal cooking, knife skills, the purpose of core ingredients, and the many cultural aspects of food. Your chef will learn critical life skills all while making new friends and having a blast! (more information...)
• Yoga & Mindfulness
  This fun and exciting yoga class for children offers an introduction to basic breathing, yoga postures, mindfulness techniques, and relaxation to support the development of strength and flexibility in their minds and bodies. Students learn the value of stillness and movement by engaging in playful activities to promote self-awareness and improved social interactions with others. (more information...)
• Young Masters of …
  This course serves dual purpose: It is an excellent course to build confidence in students as well as an ideal class for developing creative writing skills in them. With projects such as creating stories from pictures, writing rhyming poems, and defining strange objects, we make learning easy and exciting! The students do research on the advanced speech and debate topics and write speeches in various formats and practice presenting them in class. (more information...)
• Zen Tangle Art …
  "Untangle" your kids creativity with this Artistic Meditation. This method helps aspiring artists create beautiful pictures and scenes through drawing abstract, structured patterns with step-by-step instructions with our instructor. You create tangles with combinations of dots, lines, simple curves, S-curves, and orbs. Let's get into some serious doodling and you will know there is no limit to creativity. (more information...)