Welcome! Brookline SmartSummers for children ages 5 to 14 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.

Please note, the official start date of SmartSummers 2013 has been changed to Monday, July 1, 2013.

For frequently asked questions and information about SmartSummers 2013 directors, click here.

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.

Bringing Books to Life!
One week programs in July
For children ages 5-6
8:30 am - 12:30 pm, Lincoln School
Kelley Cabral, Director
One week ($215) • Two weeks ($390)
Three weeks ($542) • Four weeks ($679)

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.

Building Basics
July 1 - July 5
Using a wide range of materials, we will create a beautiful city. We will study urban plans, and read accounts of famous buildings, architects, and engineers to learn how cities grow. Using balsa wood, found objects, legos, pipe cleaners, and everyday objects we will build bridges, skyscrapers, marketplaces, parks, and schools. We will lay out a city plan, adding buildings, streets, landscaping, and other small details.

The Goofy Gourmet
July 1 - July 5
Storybooks are full of delicious-sounding foods that make readers want to immediately snack on a plate of monster cookies, a spoonful of jamberry, or sample raspberry 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 per week food fee will be added to the tuition.)

Brown Bear, What Do You See
July 8 - July 12
Every action creates a reaction. After reading stories that emphasize discovery, we’ll get busy with activities that will teach us what it feels like to be a scientist. We will use our five senses to observe and explore. Young naturalists will enjoy using their pocket microscopes to study insects, and budding chemists will love performing experiments that involve mixing colors and bubbling concoctions.

Passport to the World
July 8 - July 12
Armchair travel with us as we read books filled with pictures, illustrations, and descriptions of children around the world playing, working, eating, and spending time with their families. While discussing our observations about each book, we’ll make crafty souvenirs, learn songs and dances, and stamp our passports with special seals. We will also locate the countries, regions, and climates we’ve visited on a globe.

Fairytales and Fables
July 15 - July 19
Fairytales and fables are captivating. Imagine yourself in a world filled with wise animals, knights in shining armor, and roaming dragons. We’ll read well-loved fairy tales, explore their messages, and compare their heroes. We’ll make crafts that relate to the stories, act out scenes, and produce our own fairy tale book to take home and share.

Look Alike, Creative Design
July 15 - July 19
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.

Colorful Creatures
July 22 - July 26
We will look closely at well-known and imaginative animals from some of our favorite children’s book illustrators. We’ll take their ideas and craft our own colorful creatures through 2D and 3D projects using paint, paper, and glue. Our imaginations will guide us as we work individually and in teams.

Heroes and Heroines
July 22 - July 26
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.

Studio Arts, Crafts, and Cooking
One week sessions for 5-7 year olds
12:30 - 4:00 pm, Brookline High School, Unified Arts Building
Donna Madoff, Director
One week ($188) • Two weeks ($336) • Three weeks ($468) • Four weeks ($590)
July 1 - July 5, July 8 - 12, July 15 - 19, July 22 - 26

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.

Playful Performances
One week sessions for 5-7 year olds
12:30 - 4:00 pm, Lincoln School

Daniel Lipton, Director
One week ($188) • Two weeks ($336)
Three weeks ($468) • Four weeks ($590)
July 1 - July 5, July 8 - 12, July 15 - 19, July 22 - 26

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.

Action Science
Two week programs in July
For children ages 7-12
8:30 am - 4:00 pm, Brookline High School
Jed Miller, Director
Two weeks ($615) • Four weeks ($1130)
July 1 - July 12 • July 15 - July 26

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 explorations 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.

Creative Arts
Two week programs from July - August
For 7-12 year olds in July
For 5-12 year olds in August
8:30 am - 4:00 pm, Brookline High School
Donna Madoff, Director
Two weeks ($615) • Four weeks ($1130) • Six weeks ($1599) • Eight weeks ($1983)
July 1 - July 12 • July 15 - July 26 • July 29 - August 9 • August 12 - August 23

Creative Arts is for children who love hands-on arts exploration, creativity, teamwork, and fun. Led by a professional team, we'll meet in high school studios to enjoy ceramics, sculpture, drawing and painting, and world crafts classes. We've also planned action-packed science, cooking, digital art, and television production projects. Each two-week session introduces new themes and activities and includes swimming (or sprinkler time for children 7 and under), games, special performances, field trips, and outdoor play.

CyberSummer
Two week programs from July - August
For 7-12 year olds
8:30 am - 4:00 pm, Lincoln School
David Youkilis, Director
Two weeks ($630) • Four weeks ($1240) • Six weeks ($1599)
July 1 - July 12 • July 15 - July 26 • July 29 - August 9

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.

Theater Arts
Two week programs from July - August
For children ages 7-13
8:30 - 4:00 pm, Lincoln School
Daniel Lipton, Director
Two weeks ($615) • Four weeks ($1130) • Six weeks ($1599)
July 1 - July 12 • July 15 - July 26 • July 29 - August 9

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.

Basketball
One week programs in July
For 9-14 year olds
8:30 am - 1:30 pm, Brookline High School, Tappan Gym
James A. Hennessey, Jr., Director
One week ($225) • Two weeks ($410) • Three weeks ($565) • Four weeks ($740)
July 1 - July 5 • July 8 - July 12 • July 15 - July 19 • July 22 - 26

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 $205 for two weeks or $390 for four weeks.

Culinary Creations
One week programs in July
For 7-12 year olds
8:30 am - 12:30 pm, Brookline High School
Stephanie Goodman, Director
One week ($229) • Two weeks ($429) • Three weeks ($658) • Four weeks ($785)
prices include a $50 food fee per week
July 1 - July 5 • July 8 - July 12 • July 15 - July 19 • July 22 - 26

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 be inspired by a different theme, including morning munchies, scrumptious lunches and 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 on this food-related adventure.

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

Active Afternoons in July
Two week programs in July
For children ages 8-12
12:30 - 4:00 pm, Brookline High School
Michael Finnegan, Director
July 1 - July 12 ($290) • July 15 - July 26 ($290) • Four weeks ($526)

Do you like funky art projects, way cool science experiments, active sports, field trips, and brainy challenges? A creative and professional staff will fill your afternoons with fun in a multitude of indoor and outdoor activities that focus on teamwork and pride. Our afternons will begin with an open swim or recess game. Following that we'll break into groups, and you can choose to build, sculpt, run, explore, or research the way things work. Once each week we'll either take a local field trip or come together to focus on a group art project that we'll showcase at the end of the program.

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

Out and About in August
One week programs in August
For children ages 8-13
12:00 pm - 4:30 pm, Brookline High School
July 29 - August 2 ($240) • August 5 - August 9 ($240)
Two weeks ($440)
prices include a $15 transportation fee per session

Field trips can be informative, educational, and fun all at the same time. Students will enjoy a journey in exploration, as they visit interesting sites and places in and around the community. Each day will be an adventure as we travel by foot or T to local museums, historical sites, urban parks, and secret stairways. Our journey may also include fun food tours, boat trips, picnics, field games, and the opportunity to cool off in the Tappan Street pool.

Extended Afternoons
Two week programs from July - August
For children ages 7-12
4:00 - 6:00 pm, Brookline High School
Michael Finnegan, Director
July 1 - July 12 • July 15 - July 26 • July 29 - August 9
Two weeks ($158) • Four weeks ($300) • Six weeks ($440)

In the late afternoon hours we’ll spend time on projects and games that will allow you to unwind. Fun field games, mural making, cartooning, cooking creations, and solving puzzles are just some of the activities you’ll enjoy.

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.