BASE Pre 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 Winter Term of B.A.S.E. begins Monday, January 6. The final day of the Winter Term is Friday, March 7.
- Encore enrichment activities meet once/week (Monday-Thursday) and are structured enrichment activities run by Brunswick teachers or outside experts. All classes are open to boys in grades PK & K.
- Extended Day is offered each day Monday-Friday and is an unstructured (but supervised) opportunity for boys to extend the traditional school day. Extended Day (4:30p pickup) may also be combined with an Encore enrichment activity for later pickup. You will not be "double charged" if you register for overlapping Encore and Extended Day. 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 Pre School B.A.S.E. activities is at the Pre School building.
- There will also be a Spring Term (March 24-May 23) with a separate registration.
- Registration will open Friday, December 6 at 9 a.m. and close on Monday, December 9 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 Winter Term are confirmed.
How to Apply
Note: B.A.S.E. is for current Brunswick families only.
Registration will open Friday, December 6, at 9 a.m. and close on Monday, December 9 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 Winter 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
Mini Mon Ami ( $175 )
Grade: PK, K Time: 3:15-4p
Instructor: Peyten Dudzik
Description:
In our French Club, Mini Mon Ami, children will explore the basics of the French language through fun songs, games, and activities. They'll also discover the exciting cultures, traditions, and geography of French-speaking countries, all while having a great time learning and making new friends!
Brunswick Woodworkers ( $200 )
Grade: PK, K Time: 3:15-4p
Instructor: Deb Schwartz
Description:
Can you build it! Yes, you can! Brunswick Woodworkers will learn all about tools and how to use them safely while completing fun projects. Price includes $25 materials fee.
Arctic Animals ( $175 )
Grade: PK, K Time: 3:15-4p
Instructor: Connie Snetzko
Description:
Do you love animals? How about Arctic animals? Then this is the club for you! We will learn fun and interesting facts and about various arctic animals.
Extended Day Monday ( 4:00p: $140, 4:30p: $210 )
Grade: PK, K Time: 3:15-4:30p
Instructor: Rejina Pirtle
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, arts & crafts, puzzles and games, and much more while providing families in need with additional coverage beyond the school day. Please register for a 4:00p or 4:30p pickup time. The price listed for the 4:30p pickup time is for a full afternoon of Extended Day with no preceding Encore activity, however the price will be adjusted prior to billing and you will not be "double charged" if you are combining Extended Day with a Encore. You may pick your son up anytime before your registered pickup time.
Tuesdays
Tuesday Tunes ( $225 )
Grade: PK, K Time: 3:15-4p
Instructor: Liesl Hennig
Description:
Calling all singers! Show tunes, new music and more! We will sing together, incorporate musical instruments and dance moves throughout our Tuesday Tunes club.
Pre School Chess ( $225 )
Grade: PK, K Time: 3:15-4p
Instructor: National Scholastic Chess Foundation
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 Pre School students. If you love games of strategy, then Chess is the activity for you. We invite both beginners new to the game and players with any amount of experience to join!
Variety Club ( $225 )
Grade: PK, K Time: 3:15-4p
Instructor: Claudia Tagliavia
Description:
In the Variety Club, students will get the opportunity to explore different topics/specials each week, such as P.E., Music, STEM, Art, etc. The goal of the club is to foster curiosity, encourage personal growth, and promote well-rounded development by exposing students to a broad spectrum of subjects and activities. Whether it’s learning about the latest scientific discoveries, creating beautiful art, or testing athletic skills, the Variety Club aims to inspire exploration.
Extended Day Tuesday ( 4:00p: $180, 4:30p: $270 )
Grade: PK, K Time: 3:15-4:30p
Instructor: Rejina Pirtle
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, arts & crafts, puzzles and games, and much more while providing families in need with additional coverage beyond the school day. Please register for a 4:00p or 4:30p pickup time. The price listed for the 4:30p pickup time is for a full afternoon of Extended Day with no preceding Encore activity, however the price will be adjusted prior to billing and you will not be "double charged" if you are combining Extended Day with a Encore. You may pick your son up anytime before your registered pickup time.
Wednesdays
ABCs and 123s ( $225 )
Grade: PK, K Time: 3:15-4p
Instructor: Kristen Ingarra
Description:
Join us each week as we review classroom skills through fun games and activites! Take-homes included!
Mixed Media Art ( $225 )
Grade: PK, K Time: 3:15-4p
Instructor: Dani Clarke
Description:
Does your son enjoy making art? Does he like to use conventional AND non-conventional materials for his creations? Then Mixed Media Art is the club for him! Each week, we will use an array of supplies to create different projects inspired by our favorite books and artists.
Red Ball Club ( $225 )
Grade: PK, K Time: 3:15-4p
Instructor: Deb Schwartz
Description:
When you give a group of students a red ball, the possibilities are endless! Each week we will participate in different games and boys will have an opportunity to compete in both team and inidividual games. Not only will we learn new games, skills, and techniques, but we will also be working on teambuilding and sportsmanship while having fun.
Extended Day Wednesday ( 4:00p: $180, 4:30p: $270 )
Grade: PK, K Time: 3:15-4:30p
Instructor: Rejina Pirtle
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, arts & crafts, puzzles and games, and much more while providing families in need with additional coverage beyond the school day. Please register for a 4:00p or 4:30p pickup time. The price listed for the 4:30p pickup time is for a full afternoon of Extended Day with no preceding Encore activity, however the price will be adjusted prior to billing and you will not be "double charged" if you are combining Extended Day with a Encore. You may pick your son up anytime before your registered pickup time.
Thursdays
Arts & Crafts( $215 )
Grade: PK, K Time: 3:15-4p
Instructor: Connie Snetzko
Description:
Calling all crafters! Please come join me as we use our imagination and creativity to explore some fun art materials! This is a fun time to think outside the box and design! Price includes $15 materials fee.
Kempo Karate (Pre School) ( $200 )
Grade: PK, K Time: 3:15-4p
Instructor: Greenwich Kempo
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 pre-school/kindergarten classes focus on developing gross motor skills and self-control. 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.
Move Those Muscles! ( $200 )
Grade: PK, K Time: 3:15-4p
Instructor: Kristen Ingarra
Description:
Activities like Lite Brite, Play-Doh, and Operation are not only fun, but they strengthen our small motor skills! Join us each week as we use these materials and many others to build muscles in our hands. We will also be practicing our self-help skills like zipping, lacing, and opening containers. Let's move those muscles!
Extended Day Thursday ( 4:00p: $220, 4:30p: $330 )
Grade: PK, K Time: 3:15-4p 3:15-4:30p
Instructor: Rejina Pirtle
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, arts & crafts, puzzles and games, and much more while providing families in need with additional coverage beyond the school day. Please register for a 4:00p or 4:30p pickup time. The price listed for the 4:30p pickup time is for a full afternoon of Extended Day with no preceding Encore activity, however the price will be adjusted prior to billing and you will not be "double charged" if you are combining Extended Day with a Encore. You may pick your son up anytime before your registered pickup time.
Fridays
Extended Day Friday ( 1:30p: $240, 3:30p: $560 )
Grade: PK, K Time: 11:45a-3:30p
Instructor: Rejina Pirtle
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, 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. Please register for a 1:30p or 3:30p pickup time. You may pick your son up anytime before your registered pickup time.