Summer Session 2024
How to Register
List of 3 items.
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CURRENT Brunswick Families
Please proceed to registration by logging into MyBackpack and selecting the "Brunswick Enrichment Programs Registration" link. -
INCOMING (2024-2025) Brunswick Families
Please proceed to registration by logging into the Summer at 'Wick website and selecting the orange "Registration Form" box. -
Non-Brunswick Families
A web account is required to register for summer programs at Brunswick School.- If you have previously registered, please login to your existing account. If you don't remember your username or password, use the "I Forgot My User Name/Password" link on the login page.
- New to the summer programs at Brunswick? Please create an account here. This will to allow you to access our online site for program registration.
LOWER SCHOOL
Welcome to Brunswick School’s Summer Session for Lower School students! Offerings for boys entering grades 1-4 will run from June 10-June 21 for Session I. Preparatory and enrichment classes are available in Math, Reading, Writing, Science, Computer Science, Technology, Shop, and the Arts. Please see each course description for additional details, timing, and dates. Registration is open to the public, and as class sizes are limited, enrollment will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
For students also enrolling in one of the Brunswick Sports Camps offerings in the afternoon, lunch will be provided.
For students also enrolling in one of the Brunswick Sports Camps offerings in the afternoon, lunch will be provided.
COURSE OFFERINGS
| ARTS — Harry Potter Camp |
| Course Length: Session I - 2 Weeks | Date & Time: 6/10-6/21 ( 10:00a-11:35a ) | ||
| Grade (Rising): Entering 2nd-5th | Teacher Name: Deanna Smyers | ||
| Course Size: 12 boys | Cost: $540 | ||
Description: Year 3 of Hogwarts Greenwich is here! Our wizards will explore new activities that will challenge their knowledge, as well as partake in tried and true classes such as potion making, spells, dueling,care of magical creatures,storytelling, crafting and of course, quidditch! We will work with our house and collaborate with other houses as we search for horcruxes and compete in a Triwizard tournament. |
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| ARTS — Little Sketch |
| Course Length: Session I - 2 Weeks | Date & Time: 6/10-6/21 ( 8:30a-10:00a, 10:05a-11:35a ) | ||
| Grade (Rising): Entering 1st-2nd | Teacher Name: Kiersten Coolen | ||
| Course Size: 8 boys | Cost: $540 | ||
Description: The course will be a combination of projects that involve connections to literacy and mathematics to enrich students’ learning. They will be able to practice artistic skills including drawing, collaging and crafting. |
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| ARTS — Theater Camp |
| Course Length: Session I - 2 Weeks | Date & Time: 6/10-6/21 ( 12:00p-3:05p ) | ||
| Grade (Rising): Entering 2nd-5th | Teacher Name: Deanna Smyers | ||
| Course Size: 12 boys | Cost: $570 | ||
Description: Have you ever wanted to put on a show? Well this summer is your chance! We will use each afternoon to build a production from the roots up- culminating in a final show where all will be invited! In addition to being part of a stellar cast, students will work on set design and construction, prop building, costume design, advertising and theater games. It will be a romping good time structured for learning and confidence building |
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| CULINARY ARTS — Cooking at Wick |
| Course Length: Session I- 2 Weeks | Date & Time: 6/10-6/21 ( 9:30-11:30 ) | ||
| Grade (Rising): Entering 3rd-5th | Teacher Name: Chef Patrick Kennedy | ||
| Course Size: 8 boys | Cost: $570 | ||
Description: Would you like to learn how to cook this summer? Join Chef Patrick, Class of 1993 Culinary Institute of America Graduate, in Chef Patrick's Cooking demonstration class! You will learn how to cook multiple tasty dishes which are easy to make at home. The class stresses important life skills everyone should have, such as time management, mental preparation and teamwork. Learn how to make some of your favorite foods such as homemade pasta, eggs 4 ways, sushi and even dabble in the art of baking. This class will not only teach you how to make some amazing dishes, but also how to succeed with life lessons learned in the kitchen. |
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| MAKER/STEAM — Making with Circuits |
| Course Length: Session I - 2 Weeks | Date & Time: 6/10-6/21 ( 12:00p-1:30p, 1:35p-3:05p ) | ||
| Grade (Rising): Entering 3rd-5th | Teacher Name: Audrey Onsdorff | ||
| Course Size: 12 boys | Cost: $540 | ||
Description: In this camp, we will learn about electricity by building paper circuits to explore how circuits function. We will use recycled materials and the Makey Makey circuit board to design and program game controllers, musical instruments, and more! Students will need to bring their iPads for the camp. * Please contact us with any questions. |
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| MATH — Multisensory Math Instruction 1 |
| Course Length: Session I - 2 Weeks | Date & Time: 6/10-6/21 ( 12:00p-1:30p ) | ||
| Grade (Rising): Entering 1st | Teacher Name: Emma Lunder | ||
| Course Size: 6 boys | Cost: $540 | ||
Description: This Orton-Gillingham based course is designed for students entering first grade. It will focus on strengthening foundational number sense and basic facts using visual, auditory, kinesthetic, and tactile instruction. Students will have daily practice with number composition, equations, math vocabulary, and games. We will work to build fact fluency and vocabulary. |
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| MATH — Multisensory Math Instruction 2 |
| Course Length: Session I - 2 Weeks | Date & Time: 6/10-6/21 ( 8:30a-10:00a ) | ||
| Grade (Rising): Entering 2nd | Teacher Name: Emma Lunder | ||
| Course Size: 6 boys | Cost: $540 | ||
Description: This Orton-Gillingham based course is designed for students entering second grade. It will focus on strengthening foundational number sense and basic facts using visual, auditory, kinesthetic, and tactile instruction. Students will have daily practice with number composition, equations, math vocabulary, and games. We will work to build fact fluency and vocabulary. |
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| MATH — Multisensory Math Instruction 3 |
| Course Length: Session I - 2 Weeks | Date & Time: 6/10-6/21 ( 10:00a-11:35a ) | ||
| Grade (Rising): Entering 3rd | Teacher Name: Emma Lunder | ||
| Course Size: 6 boys | Cost: $540 | ||
Description: This Orton-Gillingham based course is designed for students entering third grade. It will focus on strengthening foundational number sense and basic facts using visual, auditory, kinesthetic, and tactile instruction. Students will have daily practice with number composition, equations, math vocabulary, and games. We will work to build fact fluency and vocabulary. |
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| MATH — Upper Elementary Math Enrichment |
| Course Length: Session I - 2 Weeks | Date & Time: 6/10-6/21 ( 8:30a-10:00a, 10:05a-11:35a ) | ||
| Grade (Rising): Entering 3rd-5th | Teacher Name: Lucy Noelle | ||
| Course Size: 10 boys | Cost: $540 | ||
Description: In this summer course, students will practice their math skills through fun, problem solving challenges, and interactive activities. Students will work on reviewing concepts of division, fractions, multiplication, decimals, and percents. The course will help prepare students for their year ahead in third, fourth, or fifth grade. |
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| MATH & COMPUTER SCIENCE — Math Magic - AI, Coding & Robotic Adventures |
| Course Length: Session I - 3 Weeks | Date & Time: 6/10-6/28 ( 8:45-11:45 ) | ||
| Grade (Rising): Entering 4th-6th | Teacher Name: Poonam Gupta | ||
| Course Size: 6 boys and girls | Cost: $2,800 | ||
Description: Get ready for a thrilling math adventure where numbers, shapes, and codes open the door to a world of AI, coding, and robotics! Perfect for young explorers, this course is a playground of mathematical mysteries waiting to be solved. Learn about cool math that makes computers work, discover how geometry underlies fun video games, and play with puzzles in Boolean algebra and graph theory. Every lesson is packed with exciting activities that boost your math skills and problem-solving abilities, to create amazing coding and robotics projects. Join us for a fun-filled journey into the heart of math and technology, where learning feels like play! **This course will run at the Upper School campus on Maher Avenue** |
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| READING/WRITING (OG) — Multisensory Reading Instruction I |
| Course Length: Session I - 2 Weeks | Date & Time: 6/10-6/21 ( 8:30a-10:00a, 10:05a-11:35a ) | ||
| Grade (Rising): Entering 1st | Teacher Name: Jill Costello | ||
| Course Size: 6 boys | Cost: $540 | ||
Description: This Orton-Gillingham based course is designed for students entering first grade. It will focus on strengthening foundational decoding and encoding skills using explicit, systematic instruction. Students will have daily practice with letter/sound correspondence, phonemic awareness, and exposure to strategies to build fluency and vocabulary. |
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| READING/WRITING (OG) — Multisensory Reading Instruction II |
| Course Length: Session I - 2 Weeks | Date & Time: 6/10-6/21 ( 8:30a-10:00a, 10:05a-11:35a ) | ||
| Grade (Rising): Entering 2nd | Teacher Name: Lisa Lane | ||
| Course Size: 6 boys | Cost: $540 | ||
Description: This Orton-Gillingham based course is designed for students entering second grade. It will focus on strengthening decoding and encoding skills using explicit, systematic, instruction. Students will have daily practice with drills for automaticity, spelling dictations, phonemic awareness, and syllable types. Students will also learn strategies to build fluency and vocabulary. |
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| READING/WRITING (OG) — Multisensory Reading Instruction III |
| Course Length: Session I - 2 Weeks | Date & Time: 6/10-6/21 ( 12:00p-1:30p ) | ||
| Grade (Rising): Entering 3rd | Teacher Name: Meghan Patterson | ||
| Course Size: 6 boys | Cost: $540 | ||
Description: This Orton-Gillingham based course is designed for students entering third grade. It will focus on strengthening decoding and encoding skills using explicit, systematic instruction. Students will have daily practice with drills for automaticity, spelling dictations, syllable types, and syllable division. Students will also practice building fluency and vocabulary. |
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| READING/WRITING (OG) — Multisensory Reading Instruction IIII |
| Course Length: Session I - 2 Weeks | Date & Time: 6/10-6/21 ( 12:00p-1:30p ) | ||
| Grade (Rising): Entering 4th | Teacher Name: Kelly Delane | ||
| Course Size: 6 boys | Cost: $540 | ||
Description: This Orton-Gillingham based course is designed for students entering fourth grade. It will focus on strengthening decoding and encoding skills using explicit, systematic instruction. Students will have daily practice with drills for automaticity, spelling dictations, syllable types, syllable division, and fluency. Additionally, there will be an emphasis on knowledge of roots and their meanings for building vocabulary. |
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| SCIENCE — Brunswick Derby |
| Course Length: Session I - 2 Weeks | Date & Time: 6/10-6/21 ( 10:00a-11:35a ) | ||
| Grade (Rising): Entering 1st-2nd | Teacher Name: Jennifer Spaulding | ||
| Course Size: 8 boys | Cost: $570 | ||
Description: Do you like to build things? Well welcome to the ultimate race car challenge. |
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| SCIENCE — Brunswick Derby |
| Course Length: Session I - 2 Weeks | Date & Time: 6/10-6/21 ( 8:30a-10:00a ) | ||
| Grade (Rising): Entering 3rd-5th | Teacher Name: Jennifer Spaulding | ||
| Course Size: 10 boys | Cost: $570 | ||
Description: "Do you like to build things? Well welcome to the ultimate race car challenge. You will design and build your own unpowered, unmanned miniature cars from wood using hand tools. During the session, you will learn about different saws and chisels and how to safely use them. You will also learn about weight and friction and how they affect the overall performance and speed of your car. Once the cars are completed and decorated - we will race and prizes will be awarded. " |
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| SCIENCE — Summer Shop Camp |
| Course Length: Session I - 2 Weeks | Date & Time: 6/10-6/21 ( 10:00a-11:35a ) | ||
| Grade (Rising): Entering 3rd-5th | Teacher Name: Tim Coupe/Kelly Delane | ||
| Course Size: 14 boys | Cost: $570 | ||
Description: Join Mr. Coupe for ten fun-filled days of child directed building activities. Working with hand and power tools, students will learn about safety while designing and creating their own projects. Students use materials including wood, cardboard, paper, wire, paint, and leather in completing their projects. Previous projects have included gym scooters, ceremonial shields, picture frames, skateboards, signs, birdhouses, and habitats for pets. Boys will also have an opportunity to build and experiment with blocks and electric circuits. Your son’s imagination is the only limitation! |
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| SCIENCE — Summer Shop Camp |
| Course Length: Session I - 2 Weeks | Date & Time: 6/10-6/21 ( 8:30a-10:00a ) | ||
| Grade (Rising): Entering 1st-2nd | Teacher Name: Tim Coupe/Kelly Delane | ||
| Course Size: 14 boys | Cost: $540 | ||
Description: Join Mr. Coupe for ten fun-filled days of child directed building activities. Working with hand and power tools, students will learn about safety while designing and creating their own projects. Students use materials including wood, cardboard, paper, wire, paint, and leather in completing their projects. Previous projects have included gym scooters, ceremonial shields, picture frames, skateboards, signs, birdhouses, and habitats for pets. Boys will also have an opportunity to build and experiment with blocks and electric circuits. Your son’s imagination is the only limitation! |
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| SCIENCE — Summer Space Camp |
| Course Length: Session I - 2 Weeks | Date & Time: 6/10-6/21 ( 1:35p-3:05p ) | ||
| Grade (Rising): Entering 3rd-5th | Teacher Name: Tim Coupe/Dani Clarke | ||
| Course Size: 14 boys | Cost: $570 | ||
Description: Join Mr. Coupe for two weeks as we continue to explore and celebrate the wonders of outer space. We’ll learn about constellations and galaxies, create our own telescopes, follow NASA and SpaceX, learn about blackholes and UFOs and the latest about missions to the moon and Mars. We’ll even build and launch our own rockets. We’ll look back on big events and look forward to future developments. We’ll have discussions, but also do lots of hands-on activities. Content will be targeted in an age-appropriate way to each group of students. |
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| SCIENCE — Summer Space Camp |
| Course Length: Session I - 2 Weeks | Date & Time: 6/10-6/21 ( 12:00p-1:30p ) | ||
| Grade (Rising): Entering 1st-2nd | Teacher Name: Tim Coupe/Dani Clarke | ||
| Course Size: 14 boys | Cost: $570 | ||
Description: Join Mr. Coupe for two weeks as we continue to explore and celebrate the wonders of outer space. We’ll learn about constellations and galaxies, create our own telescopes, follow NASA and SpaceX, learn about blackholes and UFOs and the latest about missions to the moon and Mars. We’ll even build and launch our own rockets. We’ll look back on big events and look forward to future developments. We’ll have discussions, but also do lots of hands-on activities. Content will be targeted in an age-appropriate way to each group of students. |
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| SCIENCE — Wick Great Outdoors |
| Course Length: Session I - 2 Weeks | Date & Time: 6/10-6/21 ( 8:30a-10:00a, 10:05a-11:35a ) | ||
| Grade (Rising): Entering 1st-5th | Teacher Name: Dorothy Walker | ||
| Course Size: 10 boys | Cost: $540 | ||
Description: What’s better than being outside enjoying the outdoors with your other friends from Wick? Come join us this summer on the Brunswick Pre and Lower School campus for some Outdoor Adventure fun! We are so fortunate here at Brunswick to have so much access to nature all around us and everyday will be a brand new adventure exploring the great outdoors. As a matter of fact, it has been proven that exposing young kids to the natural world can truly spark more imaginative play and lead students to be healthier and less stressed overall. From nature scavenger hunts, analyzing weather and patterns, exploring Brunswick’s amazing outdoor classroom, walks along our lovely cross-country trails right here on campus, these are just some of the amazing activities your son will get to experience during our short 2 weeks together! We promise the boys will become completely enriched with nature while also enjoying the hot summer sunshine! |
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| SCIENCE — Wick Lego Engineering |
| Course Length: Session I - 2 Weeks | Date & Time: 6/10-6/21 ( 8:30a-10:00a, 10:05a-11:35a, 12:00p-1:30p, 1:35p-3:05p ) | ||
| Grade (Rising): Entering 1st-5th | Teacher Name: Tierney Minion and Lauren Hanny | ||
| Course Size: 18 boys | Cost: $570 | ||
Description: Each day we will begin with a story or video that introduces our specific daily challenge. The boys will be given certain parameters and instructions for their build. After the challenge is presented, the boys will have time to sketch out their ideas and start to create. The instructions along with the parameters will be posted on the board as they work. There will be some classes where boys will also be challenged to build with a partner or small team. The class will end each day with a showcase. Each boy will get the chance to show what they built and in some instances to test if their build structure holds up and stays standing. With each showcase there will be a chance to earn points for creativity, following directions, and problem solving. At the end of the session, someone will be named the Lego Master based off of the total points earned. This course will allow boys to creatively express themselves through working on different challenges. |
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| STUDY SKILLS — Upper Elementary Study Skills |
| Course Length: Session I - 2 Weeks | Date & Time: 6/10-6/21 ( 12:00p-1:30p, 1:35p-3:05p ) | ||
| Grade (Rising): Entering 4th-5th | Teacher Name: Lucy Noel | ||
| Course Size: 10 boys | Cost: $540 | ||
Description: In this summer course students will work on strengthening their study skills by learning effective strategies and techniques. Students will learn how to efficiently take notes, enhance their organizational skills, learn time-management practices, and further develop their planning abilities. The course will guide and support upper elementary students for the academic load of fourth and fifth grade |
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| WELCOME TO THE LS! — Bridge Camp |
| Course Length: Session I -2 Weeks | Date & Time: 6/10-6/21 ( 8:30a-12:00p ) | ||
| Grade (Rising): Entering 1st | Teacher Name: Meghan Patterson and Amy White | ||
| Course Size: 20 boys | Cost: $570 | ||
Description: Does your son have First Grade jitters, or can he hardly wait to join the big boys at the Lower School? If so, this is the camp for you. BRIDGE Summer Camp will allow your son the opportunity to get a taste of the Specials he will be a part of in First Grade, including art, music, library, and of course gym. Students will also have a chance to participate in learning activities. In addition, the boys will enjoy getting familiar with our amazing Lower School playground and learn how to navigate the cafeteria for lunch. Your son will experience all the Lower School has to offer as he crosses over the BRIDGE into First Grade. |
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| WRITING — Basic Writing Skills |
| Course Length: Session I - 2 Weeks | Date & Time: 6/10-6/21 ( 8:30a-10:00a, 10:05a-11:35a ) | ||
| Grade (Rising): Entering 4th-5th | Teacher Name: Susie Foyle | ||
| Course Size: 10 boys | Cost: $540 | ||
Description: Spend two weeks learning the skills of how to write a great paragraph, including strong topic and concluding sentences, adding details, transition words, exciting verbs, hooks, and revising and editing the final piece - helping students understand that organizing, clarifying ideas, and improving grammar and presentation are essential to strong writing. |
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| WRITING — Crazy for Comics |
| Course Length: Session I - 2 Weeks | Date & Time: 6/10-6/21 ( 12:00p-1:30p ) | ||
| Grade (Rising): Entering 3rd-5th | Teacher Name: Jill Costello | ||
| Course Size: 8 boys | Cost: $540 | ||
Description: Calling all comic book fanatics! In this course students will explore the world of comics and graphic novels. Each student will use sequential art to create their own story. Students will take their story through the writing process, focusing on each writing stage. If you are a creative thinker with a zest for writing, come join us! |
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Brunswick School Greenwich, CT
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Upper School
100 Maher Avenue
Office: 203.625.5856
Lower School
1252 King Street
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Middle School
1275 King Street
Office: 203.242.1202
Pre School
1252 King Street
Office: 203.485.3652
Main Phone: 203.625.5800
Business: 203.242.1220
Alumni: 203.242.1223
Alumni: 203.242.1223