Ethics for Children ( Virtual and In-Person Programs)

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 emailing [email protected] 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

Host or Publisher Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture