BASE Lower School
B.A.S.E. (Brunswick After-School Experience) is Brunswick's in-house after-school program, which consists of Encore enrichment activities plus an additional Extended Day option. In addition to offering enriching after-school clubs, the primary goal of B.A.S.E. is to provide safe childcare for children of working parents or families in need of care beyond the traditional school day.
- The Spring Term of B.A.S.E. begins Monday, March 24. The final day of the Spring Term is Friday, May 23.
- Encore enrichment activities meet once/week (Monday-Thursday) and are structured enrichment activities run by Brunswick teachers or outside experts. Classes are offered jointly to boys in grades one and two or grades three and four.
- Extended Day is offered at the conclusion of Encore enrichment activities Monday-Thursday, and following regular dismissal on Friday. Extended Day is an unstructured (but supervised) program for families that need additional time for pickup following an Encore activity. There is no lunch served during Friday Extended Day and boys must pack their own nut-free lunch. You may pick your son up at any time before your registered dismissal time.
- Dismissal for all Lower School B.A.S.E. activities is at the Lower School building.
- Registration will open Friday, February 28 at 9 a.m. and close on Monday, March 3 at 12 p.m. This is an open window for registration - there is no need to log on immediately when registration begins. Your time of registration will not be considered. We will do our best to accommodate all registrations based on enrollment numbers. In the rare case in which registrations for an activity exceed capacity, we will conduct a lottery to determine placement. You will receive an email when placements for the Spring Term are confirmed.
How to Apply
Note: B.A.S.E. is for current Brunswick families only.
Registration will open Friday, February 28, at 9 a.m. and close on Monday, March 3 at 12 p.m. This is an open window for registration - there is no need to log on immediately when registration begins. Your time of registration will not be considered. We will do our best to accommodate all registrations based on enrollment numbers. In the rare case in which registrations for an activity exceed capacity, we will conduct a lottery to determine placement. You will receive an email when placements for the Spring Term are confirmed. Once rosters are finalized when the registration window has closed, we will reopen registration for any activities that still have spots available.
Questions?
If you have any questions, please contact BASE Program Director Joseph Zannino.
Mondays
Brunswick Puzzlers ( $225 )
Dismissal Time: 4:15p Instructor: Juliane Pisacane Grade: 1, 2
Description: In Brunswick Puzzlers the boys will get to exercise their brains with all types of puzzles! We will do big floor puzzles, smaller table puzzles, crosswords and even mazes! The boys will work on some puzzles independently and on other big puzzles we will work on in a group! Join us for a fun and relaxing afternoon of puzzling.
Shop (Gr 1/2) ( $250 )
Dismissal Time: 4:15p Instructor: Tim Coupe Grade: 1, 2
Description: Do you like working with your hands? Using tools to create and build? Interested in whittling and tinkering? If you are, join Mr. Coupe and Ms. Clarke for Shop class and learn how to use hand tools and build some cool stuff! Price includes $25 materials fee.
Spanish Club ( $225 )
Dismissal Time: 4:30p Instructor: Denise Shepard Grade: 3, 4
Description: Do you love Spanish and wish you had more time to practice it? Join Señora Shepard on Monday afternoons to play familiar games—think Wordle, Four Corners, Connections, Pictionary, Twister, Bingo, Jeopardy, Guess Who? and more—in Spanish to reinforce the vocabulary and grammar that's being taught during the school day.
Extended Day Monday ( $135 )
Dismissal Time: 5:00p Instructor: Joey Zannino Grade: 1-4
Description: Extended Day is a supervised, unstructured program at the conclusion of Encore activities that is an opportunity for the boys to participate in free play, homework help, arts & crafts, puzzles and games, and much more. Your son must be registered for Encore enrichment on this day and may register to stay for Extended Day at the conclusion of the activity. You may pick your son up anytime before 5p.
Tuesdays
Bruin Boppers ( $225 )
Dismissal Time: 4:15p Instructor: Grace Wagshul Grade: 1, 2
Description: Do you love to sing and dance? Welcome to Bruin Boppers! In this club, your boys will learn about famous musicians through time and celebrate through song and dance. The boys will grow an appreciation for the art of music!
Kempo Karate (Gr 1/2) ( $225 )
Dismissal Time: 4:15p Instructor: Greenwich Kempo Grade: 1, 2
Description: Kempo Karate is an excellent activity to start at an early age, and moreover the martial arts help to develop self-confidence, focus, discipline, respect and benevolence for others. In a fun and controlled environment students will build motor skills by learning a series of punches, kicks and blocks. Throughout the course important character building lessons are incorporated. Our classes emphasize fine motor skills, balance, strength, conditioning and mastery of oneself. Participants will have no physical contact during the session. Students should wear comfortable clothes and sneakers. All new students will receive a white Karate belt at start of program. Throughout the course of the program, all eligible students will be invited to earn their next colored belt at a belt rank testing.
Lego Robotics (Gr 3/4) ( $225 )
Dismissal Time: 4:30p Instructor: Tim Coupe Grade: 3, 4
Description: This isn't your typical robotics or science club, as we truly embrace fun and creativity as much as learning. Using motors, sensors and a programmable brain, you can make your model do almost anything.
After School Clay ( $250 )
Dismissal Time: 4:30p Instructor: Gabby Sia Grade: 3, 4
Description: Artists will explore all the amazing features of clay by rolling, pinching and building incredible and imaginative sculptures with one of our Upper School Art teachers! Some classes will be dedicated glaze days and all projects will be fired in our kiln and the boys will have the chance to bring each of their creations home. Price includes $25 material fee.
Extended Day Tuesday ( $135 )
Dismissal Time: 5:00p Instructor: Joey Zannino Grade: 1-4
Description: Extended Day is a supervised, unstructured program at the conclusion of Encore activities that is an opportunity for the boys to participate in free play, homework help, arts & crafts, puzzles and games, and much more. Your son must be registered for Encore enrichment on this day and may register to stay for Extended Day at the conclusion of the activity. You may pick your son up anytime before 5p.
Wednesdays
Movie Making ( $200 )
Dismissal Time: 4:15p Instructor: Audrey Onsdorff Grade: 1, 2
Description: In the Movie-Making class, we will work on storyboarding, creating characters and scenes while generating stop-motion animation and live-action films, and using different iPad software.
Bruins at Bat ( $200 )
Dismissal Time: 4:15p Instructor: Demi Janis Grade: 1, 2
Description: Bruins will begin with growing a foundation of the basic rules and skills needed for wiffle ball. We will begin each practice with engaging warm up drills allowing our athletes to get their bodies moving while also bonding with their teammates. Our Bruins will get the opportunity to play wiffle ball games where they will get to showcase their skills and work together as a team.
Kempo Karate (Gr 3/4) ( $200 )
Dismissal Time: 4:30p Instructor: Greenwich Kempo Grade: 3, 4
Description: Kempo Karate is an excellent activity to start at an early age, and moreover the martial arts help to develop self-confidence, focus, discipline, respect and benevolence for others. In a fun and controlled environment students will build motor skills by learning a series of punches, kicks and blocks. Throughout the course important character building lessons are incorporated. Our classes focus on emphasize fine motor skills, balance, strength, conditioning and mastery of oneself. Participants will have no physical contact during the session. Students should wear comfortable clothes and sneakers. All new students will receive a white Karate belt at start of program. Throughout the course of the program, all eligible students will be invited to earn their next colored belt at a belt rank testing..
Wednesday Play w/ Mr. Coupe ( $200 )
Dismissal Time: 4:30p Instructor: Tim Coupe Grade: 3, 4
Description: Inspired by the imaginary play of our third and fourth grade students during last year’s B.A.S.E. activities, this new after school club will empower the boys as they explore and play on the King Street campus. We’ll go outside (visiting playgrounds, the running trails, and the MS campus), play indoors, and allow our imaginations to direct our after school time together. We’ll start each session asking, “What would you like to do today?”
Extended Day Wednesday ( $120 )
Dismissal Time: 5:00p Instructor: Joey Zannino Grade: 1-4
Description: Extended Day is a supervised, unstructured program at the conclusion of Encore activities that is an opportunity for the boys to participate in free play, homework help, arts & crafts, puzzles and games, and much more. Your son must be registered for Encore enrichment on this day and may register to stay for Extended Day at the conclusion of the activity. You may pick your son up anytime before 5p.
Thursdays
Lower School Chess ( $200 )Dismissal Time: 4:30p Instructor: National Scholastic Chess Foundation Grade: 1-4
Description: For decades, Brunswick has enjoyed a successful partnership with the National Scholastic Chess Foundation. We are once again excited to bring the organization and their expert instructors back to campus to work with our Lower School students. If you love games of strategy, then Chess is the activity for you. Boys in grades 1-4 will participate in this activity together to better facilitate instruction for both begginers new to the game and players with experience at any Lower School age.
Fencing ( $240 )
Dismissal Time: Instructor: Scarsdale Fencing Academy Grade: 1, 2
Description: Fencing is a sport that involves athleticism, discipline, and strategic thinking. Coaches from the Scarsdale Fencing Academy will provide instruction for all ability levels, including boys who have never fenced before. Fencing promotes grit, discipline, and fine-motor coordination, and is ideal for building confidence and strategic thinking in young students. The program aims to introduce 1st and 2nd-grade students to the sport of fencing in a structured, safe, and engaging environment. Through professional instruction and guided practice, participants will improve their physical fitness, mental focus, and sportsmanship while exploring potential long-term opportunities in the sport. Please note this course runs for 60-minutes. The price includes a $40 equipment rental fee for required jacket, mask, saber, gloves, and chest protector.
Let Grow Play ( $200 )
Dismissal Time: 4:30p Instructor: Denise Shepard Grade: 3, 4
Description: Unlock your child's curiosity and self-confidence through unstructured, creative play! Using curriculum and ideas from the non-profit organization, Let Grow, the boys will practice self-reliance and resourcefulness with opportunities to bond, build self-control, be creative, and feel joy through free play and optional at-home projects. Let Grow's mission is to "give kids back the developmentally crucial 'vitamin' our culture accidently removed from childhood—independence." After joining this club, you might hear "I'M BORED!" a little less often.
Shop (Gr 3/4) ( $225 )
Dismissal Time: 4:30p Instructor: Tim Coupe Grade: 3, 4
Description: Do you like working with your hands? Using tools to create and build? Interested in whittling and tinkering? If you are, join Mr. Coupe and Ms. Amussen for Shop class and learn how to use hand tools and build some cool stuff! Price includes $25 materials fee.
Extended Day Thursday ( $120 )
Dismissal Time: 5:00p Instructor: Joey Zannino Grade: 1-4
Description: Extended Day is a supervised, unstructured program at the conclusion of Encore activities that is an opportunity for the boys to participate in free play, homework help, arts & crafts, puzzles and games, and much more. Your son must be registered for Encore enrichment on this day and may register to stay for Extended Day at the conclusion of the activity. You may pick your son up anytime before 5p.
Fridays
Extended Day Friday ( $480 )
Dismissal Time: 3:30p Instructor: Joey Zannino Grade: 1-4
Description: Extended Day is a supervised, unstructured program at the end of the school day that is an opportunity for the boys to participate in free play, homework help, arts & crafts, puzzles and games, and much more while providing families in need with additional coverage beyond the school day. Due to space restrictions, please consider that space in Extended Day Friday is limited and if necessary priority will be given to those families with no alternate childcare. Boys must pack their own nut-free lunch on Fridays. You may pick your son up anytime before 3:30p.