FAQs: BASH 101

What is BASH?

B.A.S.H. stands for Building Social Active Humans, which we strive to do every single day! Our programming rests on 4 pillars: Movement, Mindfulness, Art, and Play.

Ashley Rockwood, a local parent, mover and entrepreneur, answered her community’s afterschool programming needs in 2021 by starting BASH out of her dance studio, Free MVMT Shop. BASH began with 9 little movers, players, and creators!

Now, BASH’s After School Jam (ASJ) program at Hamilton Elementary School has over 100 registered students! Since the summer of 2023, BASH’s very own brick and mortar home-base at 3435-41 N. Lincoln Ave holds creative programming, birthday parties, camps, classes, and events for kids and families alike!

What ages does BASH accommodate?

BASH’s clientele ranges from 18 months to 14 years old! Each specific program has a recommended age range based on the level of independence and development of skills. That being said, if families have questions about a student’s participation, please reach out! 

BASH’s After School Jam at Hamilton accommodates Pre-K through 2nd grade students, as well as middle school junior helpers. BASH’s After School Jam at the Studio accommodates K-3rd grade students.

Can BASH assist with special accommodations?

Yes! Please reach out to hello@bashkids.club with any questions regarding allergies, dietary restrictions, medicinal assistance, physical boundaries, or other specific accommodation requests. We will do what we can to ensure your student’s safety, comfort and success.

What are BASH’s rules and expectations?

BASH expects student participants to adhere to the following rules:

  • Teamwork makes the dream work

  • Play fair

  • Cleaning up is more fun together

  • Be honest

  • Listen to learn

  • Respect your body and others

  • Believe in yourself!

Furthermore, BASH expects students to clean up after themselves, use the bathroom independently, handle social situations of 40+ students, accommodate a safe legal 10:1 student-leader ratio, and understand and respect other people’s boundaries.

BASH works with students whose behaviors are a danger to themselves or others, unsanitary, or pulls leaders away in a way that hurts the safe legal ratio. Interventions include discussions, redirections, warnings, call homes, and collaboration with teachers and parents. 

Further information on BASH’s Behavioral Care Practice can be found here.

What does the BASH studio look like?

Our studio includes a Welcome Area, a Calm Corner, a Dance and Movement Floor, and Craft and Snack Tables.

Please check out our website www.BashKids.Club, and our Instagram @bashkidsclub, or email Hello@BashKids.Club for more info!