Our Educational Partners
Preparation for Success Through Real World Learning
At Basic Prep Leadership Academy, we strive to provide the best possible education to our students by incorporating applied learning experiences through activities provided by our Educational Partners. These give students hands-on experiences that reinforce academic content. The connectivity gained by learning and doing helps students better understand, retain and build on the core concepts and skills being taught.
Information on our Educational Partners and how we work with each is below.
DoSeum Museum
With roots dating back to 1995, when we first opened as the San Antonio Children's Museum, we've grown into one of the nation’s top children's museums. We believe in the power of play to spark curiosity and ignite imaginations. Our hands-on experiences empower families to explore, create, and discover together. From exploring the wonders of science and math to diving into the world of art and literacy, our interactive exhibits turn every visit into a new opportunity for growth.
As a 501(c)(3), The DoSeum is committed to accessible and free programming to low-income San Antonio-area children, with a goal of serving 10,000 kids from Title I schools annually. At over 90,000 square feet of interactive exhibit space, The DoSeum’s wow-worthy facility, opened in 2015, inspires each Guest to cultivate their curiosity, ignite learning, and discover the power of play.
Gardopia Gardens
Gardopia Gardens is a 501(c)3 nonprofit agency founded in 2015 whose mission is to grow healthy communities through garden-based learning. We envision a sustainable society, empowered, and educated to lead healthy lifestyles through gardening.
Gardopia Gardens has proudly serviced the community for 11 years, promoting health and environmental stewardship by implementing garden-based learning programming in schools, businesses, and community organizations – offering tools, materials, and best practices to ensure their gardens’ sustainability.
YMCA of Greater San Antonio
YMCA of Greater San Antonio
The mission of the YMCA is to put Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. For 150 years, the YMCA of Greater San Antonio has been a place where children discover their potential, families grow stronger, and communities come together.
Today, the Y continues to serve thousands of individuals across our region through youth sports, childcare, summer day camps, teen leadership programs, wellness initiatives, and financial assistance that ensures no one is turned away due to inability to pay.
Alamo Kitchens
Street Legion Music Design
YMCA of Greater San Antonio
Alamo Kitchens was founded as a shared-use commercial kitchen in 2018. We coined the phrase, culinary co-working space, to describe who we are and what we offer. Our mission was simple, design a commercial space that reduces the barrier to entry for those testing, developing and preparing food and beverage items for public consumption.
We've expanded to offer, through our Culinary Playground, cooking classes, workshops & onsite meals to the general public. And, we continue to provide training and consulting designed to help businesses grow.
San Antonio Zoo
Street Legion Music Design
Street Legion Music Design
San Antonio Zoo®, operated by San Antonio Zoological Society, is a non-profit organization committed to securing a future for wildlife. Through its passion and expertise in animal care, conservation, and education, the zoo’s mission is to inspire its community to love, engage with, act for and protect animals and the places they live. The zoo welcomes more than a million visitors each year and is open year-round.
Street Legion Music Design
Street Legion Music Design
Street Legion Music Design
Street Legion is a San Antonio, Texas-based media and entertainment company. Founded by Cedric Bellamy, the company provides independent artists with brand design, artist development, radio airplay, and multimedia production services.
The Salon Professional Academy
The Salon Professional Academy is a nationwide community of 30+ academies helping students turn their passion into a career.
With over 25,000+ graduates thriving in the beauty and wellness industry, our programs are built to prepare students for success today and growth tomorrow.
We go beyond teaching skills. At TSPA, we shape confident, creative, career-ready professionals who are supported every step of the way.
The N.O.W. Connection
The members of St. Paul United Methodist Church saw growing community needs in the areas of food security, education, and sustainability. They came together to launch an organization focused on meeting these needs.
Launched September 2019, NOW Connection's mission is to create and promote educational and cultural opportunities that enhance the lives and meets the needs of the community it serves.
Bexar Wealth Solutions
Bexar Wealth Solutions
BWS is a community resource that helps families on the road toward wealth and financial independence. We believe financial literacy is critical to removing barriers to prosperity. BWS is committed to helping clients create a strategy for building wealth and leaving a financial legacy.