Welcome! Brookline SmartSummers for children ages 5 to 13 is a group of exciting summer enrichment programs for all interests. Half- or full-day programs offer an educational adventure where students will learn new talents, improve skills, and make friends in state-of-the-art studios, athletic facilities, and performance spaces. To register, please complete the registration form and emergency form and return them to us by mail, fax, or email.

Mail: BA&CE, P.O. Box 150, Brookline, MA 02446
Fax: 617.730.2674
Email: bacep@brookline.k12.ma.us

Please call us at 617.730.2700, Extension 0 if you have any questions. At this time online registration is not possible.

Action Science
Two week programs in July
for 7 to 12 year olds
8:30 am - 4:00 pm, Brookline High School
Jed Miller, Director
June 29 - July 13 ($610) • July 16 - July 27 ($610) • Four weeks ($1098)

From catapults to electric pickles, this program is designed for children who like a challenge. Explore the world of everyday physical science in active and hands-on activities that encourage students to discover for themselves how and why things work the way they do. As a team, using trial and error methods, we’ll tackle one big project each week. We’ll also work individually and in small groups on an array of smaller challenges that relate to the weekly theme. In a playful and supportive environment students will perform experiments, research topics, build models, play games, and act out ideas. Outdoor fun and field games, free choice time, and swimming will be part of our program.

Active Afternoons
Two week programs in July
for 9 to 12 year olds
12:30 - 4:00 pm, Brookline High School
Michael Finnegan, Director
June 29 - July 13 ($286) • July 16 - July 27 ($286) • Four weeks ($516)

Students will be led by an experienced and responsible staff in a range of indoor and outdoor activities aimed at building skills in teamwork and pride. Our afternoons will begin with a swim or recess game. Afterwards, we’ll build sculptures, create large-scale artwork, play games, produce short films, and prepare for a grande finale event. Group projects and activities will be balanced with focused individual time.

Arrangements can be made for late arrivals. Transportation is not provided.

Basketball
One week programs from June - July
for 9 - 14 year olds
8:30 am - 1:30 pm, Brookline High School, Tappan Gym
James A. Hennessey, Jr., Director
One week, $219 • Two weeks, $404 • Three weeks, $558 • Four weeks, $725
June 29 - July 6 • July 9 - July 13 • July 16 - July 20 • July 23 - 27

The Basketball Program offers boys and girls of all levels the opportunity to improve their individual playing skills and basic techniques in a supportive and challenging atmosphere. Each day's activities will include a thorough conditioning workout: practice dribbling, passing, shooting, and rebounding; lessons in offensive and defensive strategies; and teamwork skills in collaboration and sports etiquette. Off the court, participants will learn how to diagram plays, enjoy visits from special guests, and cool off in the Tappan Street pool.

Students up to age 12 who want a full day of activity can join one of our afternoon programs for an additional fee of $206 for two weeks or $373 for four weeks.

Bringing Books to Life!
One week program from June to July
for 5 and 6 year olds
8:30 am - 12:30 pm, Lincoln School
Kelley Cabral, Director
One week, $211 • Two weeks, $380 • Three weeks, $532 • Four weeks, $669

From classic stories to contemporary chronicles, children's books are colorful and cheerful, and filled with fabulous details. In the following programs, for five and six year olds, we'll read exciting stories, and then discover how to bring them to life through art, drama, games, and exploration. Each day will include story and snack time, group projects, and in-and-outdoor activities.

Passport to the World
June 29 - July 6
This week we’ll read simple and entertaining stories that describe different worlds and everyday lives. We will travel through each tale, exploring new places and collecting souvenirs along the way. We will learn songs and dances, and make art from various countries, regions, and climates. We will also learn how children around the world work and play.

Look Alike, Creative Design
June 29 - July 6
The more you look, the more you see. Some illustrators really know how to stretch their imagination when it comes to choosing and using materials. We'll look at dynamic and exciting illustrators and use them as inspiration to create our own work. We’ll also experiment with paint washes, pastels, collage materials, and cardboard to create large scale works and activity backdrops.

Building Basics
July 9 - 13
Using a wide range of materials, we will create 3D structures. We will read accounts of famous buildings such as the Eiffel Tower, the Golden Gate Bridge, and the Empire State Building. Using balsa wood, found objects, legos, pipe cleaners, and everyday objects we will build projects including bridges and skyscrapers and experiment with egg drops and paper construction.

The Goofy Gourmet
July 9 - 13
Storybooks are full of delicious-sounding foods that make readers want to immediately eat a plate of cookies, a sampling of sushi, or a batch of smoothies. Each week we'll read books filled with tasty-looking foods that we will then make and enjoy ourselves. We’ll learn about ingredients, how to read recipes, and about kitchen tools and rules. We'll also decorate aprons and make our own recipe books. (A $10 food fee is included in the tuition.)

Colorful Creatures
July 16-20
We will look closely at well-known and imaginative animals from children’s book illustrators like Eric Carle, Julia Donaldson, and Mo Willems. We’ll take their ideas and craft our own colorful creatures in 2D and 3D projects that reflect the style and whimsy of their creators. Our imaginations will be our guide as we work alone and in teams.

Heroes and Heroines
July 16-20
We will read tales of fictional heroes such as Superman, real life heroes like Rosa Parks, and community heroes like firefighters and nurses. Children will write their own hero tales and talk about what makes a hero. We will create our own superheroes, design their costumes, and illustrate their powers using paint, oil pastels, fabric, and clay. 

Swashbucklers and Mermaids
July 23-27
Ahoy! We’ll transport ourselves to a life at sea by reading contemporary pirate and mermaid tales, such as those by Melinda Long as well as some old favorites like Captain Hook and The Little Mermaid. We will outfit ourselves in costumes, talk in a nautical lingo, create treasure boxes, and draw treasure maps. We’ll sing sea chanteys and build enchanted underwater castles as we inhabit our imaginary ocean classroom.

Creative Arts
Two week programs from June - July
for 7 - 12 year olds
8:30 am - 4:00 pm, Brookline High School
Jennifer Howard, Director
June 29 - July 13 • July 16 - July 27 • July 30 - August 10 • August 13 - 24
Two weeks, $610 • Four weeks, $1098 • Six weeks, $1530 • Eight weeks, $1933

Creative Arts offers an action-packed multi-arts summer experience featuring classes in ceramics, sculpture, drawing and painting, puppetry, digital animation, cooking, martial arts, and world crafts. You'll also have the chance to work with guest artists and performers, view special features in a screening room, play indoor/outdoor games, and enjoy free swim time. Each two-week session introduces new themes, materials, and projects that combine hands-on creativity, teamwork, and fun.

Culinary Creations
One week programs from June - July
for 7 - 12 year olds
8:30 am - 12:30 pm, Brookline High School
Stephanie Goodman
One week, $225 • Two weeks, $424 • Three weeks, $599 • Four weeks, $782
Prices include a $50 food fee per week
June 29 - July 6 • July 9 - July 13 • July 16 - July 20 • July 23 - 27

Roll up your sleeves, take out the whisks and wooden spoons, and get cooking in the kitchen. Young chefs will expand their cooking skills and knowledge, and learn about kitchen chemistry, worldly cuisines, and culinary techniques. Each week we will beinspired by a different theme, including morning munchies, scrumptious lunches, delightful dinners, and yum-o snacks and desserts. We will focus on healthy and delicious meals, new recipes, and dishes and desserts made from fresh and seasonal ingredients. Our culinary experience will expand, as will our tastebuds, as we go on food-related field trips.

For a full day option also choose Studio Arts, Crafts, and Cooking; Playful Performances, or Active Afternoons

CyberSummer
Two week programs from June - August
for 7 - 12 year olds
8:30 am - 4:00 pm, Lincoln School
David Youkilis, Director
Two weeks, $620 • Four weeks, $1118 • Six weeks, $1568
June 29 - July 13 • July 16 - July 27 • July 30 - August 10

In this activity-filled program students will build skills in graphics and web design, animation software, and digital camera use. Each child will learn eZedia to design their own website with sounds, photos, movies, and colorful text. They will produce and create a claymation movie, or write and film their own commercials using iMovie and GarageBand. They may also learn to program games using Scratch, work in BATV’s professional studio on green screening techniques, and develop an autobiography through digital storytelling. Students will be assigned a laptop, work on individual and group projects at their level, experiment with exciting technologies, and leave with a CD of their summer projects. Outdoor fun and field games, art time in the scene shop, and swimming will round out our varied schedule.

Extended Afternoons
Two week programs from June - July
for 7 - 12 year olds
4:00 - 6:00 pm, Brookline High School
Michael Finnegan, Director
Two weeks, $153 • Four weeks, $291
June 29 - July 13 • July 16 - July 27

In a fun environment, we’ll play interactive games, experiment with craft and science projects, and enjoy indoor and outdoor recreation. Our activities will be structured so that each child will work at a pace and level that is right for them.

Playful Performances
One week sessions for 5 - 8 year olds
12:30 - 4:00 pm, Lincoln School
June 29 - July 6, July 9 - 13, July 16 - 20, July 23 - 27
One week, $185 • Two weeks, $332 • Three weeks, $465 • Four weeks, $585

Does your child love the world of make-believe and acting? Students will listen to popular children's stories and develop their flair for the dramatic through the magic of music, dance, acting, and theatrical projects related to the story. We’ll make simple sets and costumes, play fun improvisational games, and perform mini-scenes to build teamwork and confidence. Our troupe’s activities will take place both indoors and outside.

Studio Arts, Crafts, and Cooking
One week sessions for 5 - 8 year olds
12:30 - 4:00 pm, Brookline High School
June 29 - July 6, July 9 - 13, July 16 - 20, July 23 - 27
One week, $185 • Two weeks, $332 • Three weeks, $465 • Four weeks, $585

Young artists will enjoy their afternoons by exploring the fundamentals of drawing, painting, pottery, or sculpture in specialized art studios. Joining the Creative Arts program, we’ll work on fun group and individual projects that incorporate oil and soft pastels, watercolor, acrylics, clay, paper, wood, wire, and a range of other media. Active outdoor games and a trip to the kitchen to whip up tasty snacks will be part of our schedule.

Theater Arts
One and two week programs from June - August
for 7 - 13 year olds
8:30 - 4:00 pm, Lincoln School
Daniel Lipton, Director
June 29 - July 13 ($610) • July 16 - July 27 ($610) • July 30 - August 3 ($330)
Three weeks, $846 • Four weeks, $1098 • Five weeks, $1295

This performance program offers young entertainers a chance to explore the world of theater. Each morning, children will participate in engaging acting, music, dance, and art classes. In the afternoon, we'll collaborate with professional artists and educators to create a new and original show. Students will learn dialogue and choreography and help create scripts, sets, and musical numbers. Each session will culminate with a formal performance. Outdoor games and water play will also be part of our program.

Theater Drama Club for Teens
Two week programs from June - July
for 13 - 16 year olds
8:30 - 12:30 pm, Lincoln School
Daniel Lipton, Director
June 29 - July 13 • July 16 - July 27
Two weeks, $324 • Four weeks, $582

This theater club is a chance for aspiring actors to really dig into their roles. In this program, designed especially for teens, we will play improvisational games, practice scene and song writing, and perform short musical skits. Whatever your acting experience, this club offers a chance to express yourself creatively, and an opportunity to challenge yourself by reaching for new theatrical heights.

Students who wish to be a part of our full day Theater Arts experience may interview for internship positions with the Theater Arts Program. Limited spots are available. To become an intern you should have experience working with children and excellent references from teachers or employers. Contact Daniel Lipton at TheaterArtsCamp@aol.com

To register, please complete the registration form and emergency form and return them to us by mail, fax, or email.

Mail: BA&CE, P.O. Box 150, Brookline, MA 02446
Fax: 617.730.2674
Email: bacep@brookline.k12.ma.us

Please call us at 617.730.2700, Extension 0 if you have any questions. At this time online registration is not possible.