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SMARTSUMMERS Brookline Summer Day Programs for Children
Brookline Smart Summers enrichment programs for 5-13 years olds offer full and half day programs:
Creative Arts,
CuriousKids,
Culinary Creations,
Theater Arts,
CyberSummer,
Basketball Program,
Active Afternoons,
Bringing Books to Life, and
Extended Day
There is more information coming soon, but for now if you have questions or would like a brochure, please call us at 617-730-2700. We'll be happy to help.
There is NO ON-LINE REGISTRATION. To register call us at 617-730-2700. We welcome students from all towns and cities.
For international guests still learning English we have classes in the Creative Arts Program to help.
Bringing Books to Life
For children ages 5 - 6
8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Lincoln School
One week programs ranging from classic stories to contemporary chronicles. Children's books are filled with details that we can bring to life through art, drama,
games, and exploration.
Hop-On-Pop Puppets and Plays
July 19- July 23, $211
We will borrow charming characters from favorite classic and contemporary children's books and create their likeness in puppets and environments that we make ourselves.
Using our new props we will make up stories, sing songs, and re-invent the highlights and antics that have had the greatest appeal. It might be hard for us to decide
which we like more, the creating of a story or the telling of it.
Brown Bear, What Do You See
July 2- July 9, or July 26- July 30, $211
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 test tube experiments that involve mixing colors and bubbling concoctions.
American Girl Dolls
July 2- July 9, $211
Spend your week in the life of the popular American Girl Dolls, learning about history and the challenges and excitement of living during times gone by.
Our focus will be on the dolls and their adventures, and we'll read several stories about the everyday challenges the girls faced. We'll also enjoy drawing
and painting activities, role-playing, and a tea party. Your American Girl Doll is welcome to join you.
Folktales from Everywhere
July 26- July 30, $211
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 have fun!
The Goofy Gourmet
July 12- July 16, or July 19- July 23, $226
Storybooks are full of delicious sounding foods that make readers want to immediately whip up a plate of cookies, a sampling of sushi, or a batch of smoothies.
Each week we'll read books (a different selection each week) filled with tasty-looking foods that we will then try creating ourselves. We'll learn about ingredients,
how to measure and read recipes, and about kitchen rules and safety. We'll also decorate aprons, craft table settings, and sit down together to enjoy our yummy treats.
Look Alike, Creative Design
July 12- July 16, $211
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. By mixing nature's
bounty with recycled materials from mom's sewing basket or the family junk drawer, we'll sharpen beginning thinkers into masters of creativity. We'll also experiment
with paint washes, pastels, collage materials, and cardboard to create large scale works and activity backdrops.
Creative Arts
Session 1: July 2- July 16
Session 2: July 19- July 30
Session 3: August 2- August 13
Join one or all sessions. Each session will have new curriculum for students to engage in.
two weeks: $598, four weeks: $1037, six weeks: $1526
For children ages 7 - 11
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Brookline High School
This enriching program for children is designed to encourage individual development in the creative arts. A mature and experienced staff will
teach two-dimensional and three-dimensional art, music, movement, pottery, and crafts in a structured and friendly environment. Each child will
participate in all creative activities and complete several projects each session. Students will gain confidence as they cooperate, share, and
make new friends. For bilingual students who are learning English, spoken and written language lessons will be included. Swimming and outdoor
games will be a part of our daily schedule.
Curious Kids
Session 1: July 2- July 16
Session 2: July 19- July 30
Join one or both sessions. Each session will have new curriculum for students to engage in.
two weeks: $598, four weeks: $1037
For children ages 7 - 12
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Brookline High School
Wow, that's cool! Curious Kids will expand children's knowledge of the way things work through projects and
explorations that will stretch their imaginations, open their eyes, and fill their minds. Crafts, active adventure,
and cooperative games will fill our days as students delve into a variety of undertakings. Students will perform
experiments, practice sleuthing skills, cook tasty snacks, study martial arts, build models, dabble in science,
go on scavenger hunts, and learn about nature's wonders. Every day will be a little bit different, but we will
always be involved in activities that combine hands-on creativity, teamwork, and fun.
Culinary Creations
Session 1: July 2- July 16
Session 2: July 19- July 30
Join one or both sessions. Each session will have new curriculum for students to engage in.
two weeks: $399, four weeks: $717
For children ages 7 - 12
8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Brookline High School
Kids know it's more fun to eat foods they make themselves, and this hands-on program makes learning to cook and bake a blast. Culinary
Creations offers the opportunity to whip up tasty meals and desserts, learn cooking vocabulary and techniques, practice using kitchen
tools and utensils, and how to follow recipe directions. We will explore cuisines of America, South America, Europe, and Asia, making
traditional dishes, and learning about new cultures and foods. We'll find recipes in cookbooks and on the internet, make homemade
ice cream, experiment with proportions and substitutions, try our hand at Top Chef competitions and cookie bake-offs, create personalized
cookbooks in the computer lab, and go on food-related field trips. Students will learn to incorporate their favorite foods into healthy
and nutritious meals, practice setting the table and basic dining etiquette, and sit down together each day to enjoy their culinary creations.
Theater Arts Program
Session 1: July 2- July 16
Session 2: July 19- July 30
Session 3: August 2- August 6
Join one or all sessions. Each session we will work an a new production.
one week: $314, two weeks: $598, three weeks: $839, four weeks: $1037, five weeks: $1285
For children ages 7 - 13
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Lincoln School
This stimulating 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, they'll collaborate with professional artists to create an original show. Students
will learn dialogue and choreography and help create the script, sets, and costumes. Sessions 1 & 2 will culminate with a formal performance of their
work. Session 3 will end with a more relaxed presentation. Each child will have the chance to develop his/her talents in a supportive, non-competitive
environment. Time for relaxing outdoor games and water play will also be part of our schedule. The production will be original for each session.
All theatrical experience levels are welcome.
CyberSummer Program
Session 1: July 2- July 16
Session 2: July 19- July 30
Session 3: August 2- August 13
Join one or all sessions. Each session will have new curriculum for students to engage in.
two weeks: $598, four weeks: $1037, six weeks: $1526
For children ages 7 - 12
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Lincoln School
In this activity-filled program students will build skills in digital camera use, graphic and web design, animation, and exciting technologies including Scratch,
a program developed by the M.I.T. Media Lab. Each child will learn Dreamweaver or Web Workshop Pro to design their own website with sounds, photos, movies, and
colorful text. Students will produce and create a claymation movie, develop an autobiography through digital storytelling, or write and film their own commercials
using iMovie. Students can experiment with advanced software, work with robotic kits, and play some of the latest games. Students will leave with a CD that contains
their website as well as other summer projects. Outdoor fun and field games, art time in the scene shop, and swimming will be part of our schedule.
Basketball Program
Session 1: July 2- July 16
Session 2: July 19- July 30
Join one or both sessions.
two weeks: $396, four weeks: $691
For children ages 9 - 14
8:30 am - 1:30 pm
Brookline High School, Schluntz Gym
Brookline Basketball Program offers boys and girls the opportunity to improve their individual playing skills and basic techniques in basketball 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
view action films, learn how to diagram plays, and enjoy visits from special guests. We will also visit the Tappan Street Pool to cool off every day.
Active Afternoons
Session 1: July 2- July 16
Session 2: July 19- July 30
Join one or both sessions. Each session will have new curriculum for students to engage in.
two weeks: $319, four weeks: $557
For children ages 7 - 12
12:00 noon - 4:00 pm
Are you looking for an enriching afternoon program? After a light lunch and swim, 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 community pride. Students will spend their time building sculptures, creating
large-scale artwork, playing games, producing visual and written documentaries, and preparing for a grande finale event. Group projects and friendly activities
will be balanced with focused individual time. (Arrangements can be made for late arrivals. Transportation is not provided.)
Extended Afternoons Program
Session 1: July 2- July 16
Session 2: July 19- July 30
Join one or both sessions. Each session will have new curriculum for students to engage in.
two weeks: $150, four weeks: $285
For children ages 7 - 12
4:00pm- 6:00pm
Brookline High School
This extended day program offers students a project-based experience with opportunity for outdoor play. Working in teams, our activities will include writing, science,
and nature experiments that will keep the whole group focused and engaged. Students will choose games and activities that appeal to them, and will work together
toward finished works that they can proudly showcase at the end of each week.
Brookline SmartSummers is a program of Brookline Adult & Community Education and
the Brookline Public Schools.
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