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 Fall Term of B.A.S.E. begins Tuesday, September 22. The final day of the Fall Term is Thursday, December 17.
- 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 Thursday, August 27 at 2 p.m., and close on Tuesday, September 1, 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 Fall Term are confirmed.
How to Apply
Note: B.A.S.E. is for current Brunswick families only.
Registration will open Thursday, August 27 at 2 p.m., and close on Tuesday, September 1, 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 Fall 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
Lego Robotics (Gr 1/2) ( $275 )
Dismissal Time: 3:30-4:15p Instructor: Audrey Onsdorff Grade: 1, 2
Description: Gear up for an awesome adventure with our Lego Robotics Club, led by our Middle School Media Specialist! Each session dives into the exciting world of engineering and coding, where your son will tackle real-world challenges by designing and building cool creations with LEGO® bricks and the LEGO® WeDo 2.0 set. He’ll learn to code, spark his creativity, and become a mini-engineer while having a blast with friends. Sign up to watch your boy construct epic solutions and power up his problem-solving skills!
Art Club (1/2) ( $290 )
Dismissal Time: 3:30-4:15p Instructor: Kim Amusen Grade: 1, 2
Description: Do you like Drawing? Painting? Clay? Printing? Art Club will explore various mediums and artistic techniques. The goal is to have fun, let loose and experiment! Cost includes $15 materials fee per student.
Play w/ Mr. Coupe (3/4) ( $275 )
Dismissal Time: 3:40-4:30p Instructor: Tim Coupe Grade: 3, 4
Description: Unleash the adventure with Wednesday Play with Mr. Coupe, This club lets the boys' imagination lead the way as they explore the King Street campus, from racing on running trails and conquering playgrounds to adventuring on the Middle School campus or getting creative indoors. Each session kicks off with a fun question—“What would you like to do today?”—sparking endless possibilities for play and friendship. Sign up for a wild, kid-driven journey where every afternoon is a new adventure!
¡Juguemos! ( $275 )
Dismissal Time: 3:40-4:30p Instructor: Denise Shepard Grade: 3, 4
Description: Each week, the boys will play Spanish versions of modern games like Wordle and Connections, plus age-8+ classics in Spanish such as Scrabble, Spanish Bingo, Código Secreto Duet, Just One, Basta, Turista Mundial, and Catan: Hispania. On other days, we’ll switch to Spanish movement games like Pato, Pato, Ganso (Duck, Duck, Goose), ¿Qué Hora es, Señor Zorro? (What Time Is It, Mr. Fox?), and Luz Roja, Luz Verde (Red Light, Green Light). Through play, they’ll build vocabulary, strengthen reasoning and memory, and practice teamwork in a fun, bilingual environment.
Extended Day Monday ( 180 )
Dismissal Time: 4:30-5p 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.
Dismissal Time: 3:30-4:15p Instructor: Audrey Onsdorff Grade: 1, 2
Description: Gear up for an awesome adventure with our Lego Robotics Club, led by our Middle School Media Specialist! Each session dives into the exciting world of engineering and coding, where your son will tackle real-world challenges by designing and building cool creations with LEGO® bricks and the LEGO® WeDo 2.0 set. He’ll learn to code, spark his creativity, and become a mini-engineer while having a blast with friends. Sign up to watch your boy construct epic solutions and power up his problem-solving skills!
Art Club (1/2) ( $290 )
Dismissal Time: 3:30-4:15p Instructor: Kim Amusen Grade: 1, 2
Description: Do you like Drawing? Painting? Clay? Printing? Art Club will explore various mediums and artistic techniques. The goal is to have fun, let loose and experiment! Cost includes $15 materials fee per student.
Play w/ Mr. Coupe (3/4) ( $275 )
Dismissal Time: 3:40-4:30p Instructor: Tim Coupe Grade: 3, 4
Description: Unleash the adventure with Wednesday Play with Mr. Coupe, This club lets the boys' imagination lead the way as they explore the King Street campus, from racing on running trails and conquering playgrounds to adventuring on the Middle School campus or getting creative indoors. Each session kicks off with a fun question—“What would you like to do today?”—sparking endless possibilities for play and friendship. Sign up for a wild, kid-driven journey where every afternoon is a new adventure!
¡Juguemos! ( $275 )
Dismissal Time: 3:40-4:30p Instructor: Denise Shepard Grade: 3, 4
Description: Each week, the boys will play Spanish versions of modern games like Wordle and Connections, plus age-8+ classics in Spanish such as Scrabble, Spanish Bingo, Código Secreto Duet, Just One, Basta, Turista Mundial, and Catan: Hispania. On other days, we’ll switch to Spanish movement games like Pato, Pato, Ganso (Duck, Duck, Goose), ¿Qué Hora es, Señor Zorro? (What Time Is It, Mr. Fox?), and Luz Roja, Luz Verde (Red Light, Green Light). Through play, they’ll build vocabulary, strengthen reasoning and memory, and practice teamwork in a fun, bilingual environment.
Extended Day Monday ( 180 )
Dismissal Time: 4:30-5p 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
Let Grow Play (Gr 1/2) ( 300 )
Dismissal Time: 3:30-4:15p Instructor: Denise Shepard Grade: 1, 2
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.
Lower School Chess ( 300 )
Dismissal Time: 3:30-4:15p Instructor: Joey Zannino 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's experience and two instructors to each session to ensure all abilities get the instruction they need to improve their game. 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. In addition to the after school enrichment activity, this year also marks the return of our Chess Team on Friday afternoons for both beginners or players with more experience who are interested in participating in local, competetive Chess tournaments throughout the school year.
Shop (Gr 3/4) ( 325 )
Dismissal Time: 3:40-4:30p Instructor: Tim Coupe Grade: 3, 4
Description: Get ready to hammer, saw, and create at Shop, a hands-on adventure led by Mr. Coupe! Your young craftsman will love learning to use hand tools, whittling, tinkering, and building awesome projects that spark creativity and pride. From cool creations to new skills, this club is all about having fun while making something totally unique with friends. Sign up for a sawdust-filled blast of building fun! Price includes a $25 materials fee.
Extended Day Tuesday ( 180 )
Dismissal Time: 4:30-5p 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.
Dismissal Time: 3:30-4:15p Instructor: Denise Shepard Grade: 1, 2
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.
Lower School Chess ( 300 )
Dismissal Time: 3:30-4:15p Instructor: Joey Zannino 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's experience and two instructors to each session to ensure all abilities get the instruction they need to improve their game. 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. In addition to the after school enrichment activity, this year also marks the return of our Chess Team on Friday afternoons for both beginners or players with more experience who are interested in participating in local, competetive Chess tournaments throughout the school year.
Shop (Gr 3/4) ( 325 )
Dismissal Time: 3:40-4:30p Instructor: Tim Coupe Grade: 3, 4
Description: Get ready to hammer, saw, and create at Shop, a hands-on adventure led by Mr. Coupe! Your young craftsman will love learning to use hand tools, whittling, tinkering, and building awesome projects that spark creativity and pride. From cool creations to new skills, this club is all about having fun while making something totally unique with friends. Sign up for a sawdust-filled blast of building fun! Price includes a $25 materials fee.
Extended Day Tuesday ( 180 )
Dismissal Time: 4:30-5p 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
Soccer Shots (Gr 1/2) ( 300 )
Dismissal Time: 3:30-4:15p Instructor: Joey Zannino Grade: 1, 2
Description: Kick off the fun with Soccer Shots! the ultimate soccer organization bringing their expertise to Brunswick this fall. Your little striker will learn soccer fundamentals through exciting skills, fun games, and scrimmages, all while building character with weekly lessons on teamwork and confidence. Aligned with Connecticut’s Early Education Standards, the age-appropriate curriculum meets your child where they are, ensuring a blast on Soccer Island. Sign up for a goal-tastic experience where learning and fun score big!
Kempo Karate (Gr 1/2) ( 300 )
Dismissal Time: 3:30-4:15p Instructor: Joey Zannino 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) ( 300 )
Dismissal Time: 3:40-4:30p Instructor: Tim Coupe Grade: 3, 4
Description: Get ready for a wild ride with our Robotics Club, where fun and imagination take center stage! Unlike your typical robotics club, this adventure lets our inventors use motors, sensors, and a programmable brain to build models that can do just about anything—from zany creations to clever contraptions. With creativity cranked to the max, he’ll have a blast learning and experimenting alongside friends. Sign up for an action-packed club where building and fun know no limits!
Art Club (3/4) ( 315 )
Dismissal Time: 3:40-4:30p Instructor: Kim Amusen Grade: 3, 4
Description: Do you like Drawing? Painting? Clay? Printing? Art Club will explore various mediums and artistic techniques. The goal is to have fun, let loose and experiment! Cost includes $15 materials fee per student.
Extended Day Wednesday ( 180 )
Dismissal Time: 4:30-5p 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.
Dismissal Time: 3:30-4:15p Instructor: Joey Zannino Grade: 1, 2
Description: Kick off the fun with Soccer Shots! the ultimate soccer organization bringing their expertise to Brunswick this fall. Your little striker will learn soccer fundamentals through exciting skills, fun games, and scrimmages, all while building character with weekly lessons on teamwork and confidence. Aligned with Connecticut’s Early Education Standards, the age-appropriate curriculum meets your child where they are, ensuring a blast on Soccer Island. Sign up for a goal-tastic experience where learning and fun score big!
Kempo Karate (Gr 1/2) ( 300 )
Dismissal Time: 3:30-4:15p Instructor: Joey Zannino 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) ( 300 )
Dismissal Time: 3:40-4:30p Instructor: Tim Coupe Grade: 3, 4
Description: Get ready for a wild ride with our Robotics Club, where fun and imagination take center stage! Unlike your typical robotics club, this adventure lets our inventors use motors, sensors, and a programmable brain to build models that can do just about anything—from zany creations to clever contraptions. With creativity cranked to the max, he’ll have a blast learning and experimenting alongside friends. Sign up for an action-packed club where building and fun know no limits!
Art Club (3/4) ( 315 )
Dismissal Time: 3:40-4:30p Instructor: Kim Amusen Grade: 3, 4
Description: Do you like Drawing? Painting? Clay? Printing? Art Club will explore various mediums and artistic techniques. The goal is to have fun, let loose and experiment! Cost includes $15 materials fee per student.
Extended Day Wednesday ( 180 )
Dismissal Time: 4:30-5p 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.
Thursday
Shop (Gr 1/2) ( $300 )
Dismissal Time: 3:30-4:15p Instructor: Tim Coupe Grade: 1, 2
Description: Get ready to hammer, saw, and create at Shop, a hands-on adventure led by Mr. Coupe and Ms. Clarke! Your young craftsman will love learning to use hand tools, whittling, tinkering, and building awesome projects that spark creativity and pride. From cool creations to new skills, this club is all about having fun while making something totally unique with friends. Sign up for a sawdust-filled blast of building fun! Price includes a $25 materials fee.
Cooking Bruins (1/2) ( $290 )
Dismissal Time: 3:30-4:15p Instructor: Sarah Churchill Grade: 1, 2
Description: Join the Cooking Bruins for a fun introduction to the world of cooking! This beginner-level club helps first and second graders learn and practice basic kitchen skills while exploring healthy eating habits. Each week, students will get hands-on experience preparing simple, tasty recipes and discovering new foods. It’s the perfect mix of creativity, learning, and delicious fun. Price includes $15 ingredients fee.
Let Grow Play (Gr 3/4) ( $275 )
Dismissal Time: 3:40-4:30p 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.
Kempo Karate (Gr 3/4) ( $275 )
Dismissal Time: 3:40-4:30p Instructor: Joey Zannino 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..
Extended Day Thursday ( $275 )
Dismissal Time: 4:30-5p 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.
Dismissal Time: 3:30-4:15p Instructor: Tim Coupe Grade: 1, 2
Description: Get ready to hammer, saw, and create at Shop, a hands-on adventure led by Mr. Coupe and Ms. Clarke! Your young craftsman will love learning to use hand tools, whittling, tinkering, and building awesome projects that spark creativity and pride. From cool creations to new skills, this club is all about having fun while making something totally unique with friends. Sign up for a sawdust-filled blast of building fun! Price includes a $25 materials fee.
Cooking Bruins (1/2) ( $290 )
Dismissal Time: 3:30-4:15p Instructor: Sarah Churchill Grade: 1, 2
Description: Join the Cooking Bruins for a fun introduction to the world of cooking! This beginner-level club helps first and second graders learn and practice basic kitchen skills while exploring healthy eating habits. Each week, students will get hands-on experience preparing simple, tasty recipes and discovering new foods. It’s the perfect mix of creativity, learning, and delicious fun. Price includes $15 ingredients fee.
Let Grow Play (Gr 3/4) ( $275 )
Dismissal Time: 3:40-4:30p 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.
Kempo Karate (Gr 3/4) ( $275 )
Dismissal Time: 3:40-4:30p Instructor: Joey Zannino 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..
Extended Day Thursday ( $275 )
Dismissal Time: 4:30-5p 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.
Friday
Lower School Chess Team ( $1,500 )
Dismissal Time: 12:30-2p Instructor: National Scholastic Chess Foundation Grade: 1-4
Description: Brunswick Lower School Chess Club provides a rigorous and exciting environment for students who are passionate about chess and eager to compete. Club members should plan to represent the school by playing in at least two tournaments (local, regional, or national) during the year. Each session begins with a packed lunch from home, followed by expert instruction, game analysis, tactical training, and competitive play. Through consistent practice and tournament experience, students build critical thinking, discipline, confidence, and sportsmanship while becoming part of a thriving chess community. The club will run for the academic year from September through May.
Extended Day Friday ( $720 )
Dismissal Time: Instructor: Joey Zannino Grade:
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.
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Dismissal Time: 12:30-2p Instructor: National Scholastic Chess Foundation Grade: 1-4
Description: Brunswick Lower School Chess Club provides a rigorous and exciting environment for students who are passionate about chess and eager to compete. Club members should plan to represent the school by playing in at least two tournaments (local, regional, or national) during the year. Each session begins with a packed lunch from home, followed by expert instruction, game analysis, tactical training, and competitive play. Through consistent practice and tournament experience, students build critical thinking, discipline, confidence, and sportsmanship while becoming part of a thriving chess community. The club will run for the academic year from September through May.
Extended Day Friday ( $720 )
Dismissal Time: Instructor: Joey Zannino Grade:
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.
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