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 Fall Term of B.A.S.E. begins Monday, September 15. The final day of the Fall Term is Thursday, December 18.
- 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.
- Registration will open Wednesday, August 13 at 12 p.m. and close on Tuesday, August 19 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 Wednesday, August 13 at 12 p.m. and close on Tuesday, August 19 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
Break Dancin' Bruins (Gr PK/K) ( $325 )Dismissal Time: 4p Instructor: Margot Butler
Description: Get ready to spin, pop, and groove with our third year of Break Dancing Bruins, the ultimate dance party for your Pre School boy! Your son will have a blast practicing cool breakdance moves, shaking out his wiggles with fun games like freeze dance, musical chairs, and “guess that dance move,” all while building confidence and coordination. The semester wraps up with our legendary dance battles, where every kid gets to shine like a star! Sign up your little mover for an afternoon of high-energy fun and epic dance-offs!
Bruins Art Club (PK/K) ( $325 )
Dismissal Time: 4p Instructor: Connie Snetzko
Description: Get ready to unleash your inner artist with the Bruins Art Club, a colorful adventure for your Pre School boy! This club is all about diving into a world of creativity, where your son can color, draw, and craft amazing masterpieces using all sorts of fun materials. From wild imaginations to vibrant creations, every session is a chance to make something awesome while having a blast with friends. Sign up for a splash of artistic fun that’ll bring your child’s ideas to life!
Pre School Extended Day Monday 4:00p ( $260 )
Dismissal Time: 4p 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. You may pick your son up anytime before your registered pickup time.
Pre School Extended Day Monday 4:30p ( $390 )
Dismissal Time: 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. You may pick your son up anytime before your registered pickup time. The price listed is for a full afternoon of Extended Day, however the price will be adjusted prior to billing and you will not be "double charged" if you are combining Extended Day with an Encore activity.
Tuesdays
LEGO Duplo Engineering (PK/K) ( $325 )Dismissal Time: 4p Instructor: Deb Schwartz
Description: Calling all young builders to LEGO Duplo Engineering, the ultimate after-school adventure for our Pre School students! Each week, your little engineer will join his Brunswick buddies to design and construct awesome LEGO® Duplo sculptures inspired by famous landmarks, plus create his own epic masterpieces. With big bricks and bigger imaginations, he’ll have a blast building while sharpening his problem-solving skills. Sign up for a block-tastic journey packed with creativity and tons of fun!
Pre School Chess ( $325 )
Dismissal Time: 4p Instructor: NSCF
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 begginers new to the game and players with any amount of experience to join!
Mixed Media Art (PK/K) ( $325 )
Dismissal Time: 4p Instructor: Dani Clarke
Description: Get ready for a colorful explosion of creativity with Mixed Media Art, the perfect after-school club for Pre Schoolers! Your budding artist will dive into a world of fun, using both classic and quirky materials to craft unique masterpieces inspired by favorite books and famous artists. Each week brings a new project that sparks his imagination and lets him shine while creating with friends. Sign up for this artsy adventure and watch your son’s creativity soar!
Pre School Extended Day Tuesday 4:00p ( $180 )
Dismissal Time: 4p 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. You may pick your son up anytime before your registered pickup time.
Pre School Extended Day Tuesday 4:30p ( $390 )
Dismissal Time: 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. You may pick your son up anytime before your registered pickup time. The price listed is for a full afternoon of Extended Day, however the price will be adjusted prior to billing and you will not be "double charged" if you are combining Extended Day with an Encore activity.
Wednesdays
Super Science! (PK/K) ( $325 )
Dismissal Time: 4p Instructor: Connie Snetzko
Description: Calling all curious explorers to Super Science, the most explosive after-school adventure for your Pre School boy! Each week, your young scientist will dive into jaw-dropping experiments, uncovering the wonders of the world through fun topics like the five senses, bubbling volcanoes, and awesome seasonal themes. With hands-on activities that spark “whoa!” moments, this club is a total blast that’ll ignite his curiosity and keep him buzzing with excitement. Sign up for a thrilling ride of science discovery and fun!
Great Outdoors Club ( $325 )
Dismissal Time: 4p Instructor: Deb Schwartz
Description: Lace up for a wild ride with Outdoor Explorers, the perfect after-school adventure! Rain or shine, your son will dive into the fun of our Lake Avenue campus with nature walks, thrilling scavenger hunts, playground shenanigans, trike park zooming, and action-packed outdoor games. He’ll run, laugh, and make new buddies while soaking up the fresh air and excitement. Sign up for a blast of outdoor fun that’ll keep your little adventurer grinning from ear to ear!
Pre School Extended Day Wednesday 4:00p ( $260 )
Dismissal Time: 4p 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. You may pick your son up anytime before your registered pickup time.
Pre School Extended Day Wednesday 4:30p ( $390 )
Dismissal Time: 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. You may pick your son up anytime before your registered pickup time. The price listed is for a full afternoon of Extended Day, however the price will be adjusted prior to billing and you will not be "double charged" if you are combining Extended Day with an Encore activity.
Thursdays
Move those Muscles! (PK/K) ( $300 )
Dismissal Time: 4p Instructor: Kristen Ingarra
Description: Welcome to Move Those Muscles! Each session, we'll dive into exciting activities using play dough, Legos, Lite Brite, and even the game Operation to strengthen fine motor skills. Along the way, we'll also learn important self-help skills like zipping up our coats and opening snack bags. Plus, every club meeting will have us practicing writing our names like champs!
Brunswick Builders (PK/K) ( $300 )
Dismissal Time: 4p Instructor: Claudia Tagliavia
Description: Get ready to construct some serious fun with Brunswick Builders, the ultimate hands-on adventure for any Pre School boy! Each week, your little engineer will tackle exciting building challenges using cool materials like wooden blocks, LEGO®, Magna-Tiles, and more, sparking creativity and sharpening problem-solving skills. From towering castles to epic spaceships, he’ll create awesome structures while having a blast with friends. Sign up for a block-busting good time that builds confidence and imagination!
Kempo Karate (PK/K) ( $300 )
Dismissal Time: 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.
Pre School Extended Day Thursday 4:00p ( $240 )
Dismissal Time: 4p 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. You may pick your son up anytime before your registered pickup time.
Pre School Extended Day Thursday 4:30p ( $360 )
Dismissal Time: 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. You may pick your son up anytime before your registered pickup time. The price listed is for a full afternoon of Extended Day, however the price will be adjusted prior to billing and you will not be "double charged" if you are combining Extended Day with an Encore activity.
Fridays
Pre School Extended Day Friday 1:30p ( $390 )
Dismissal Time: 1:30p 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 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 your registered pickup time.
Pre School Extended Day Friday 3:30p ( $910 )
Dismissal Time: 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. You may pick your son up anytime before your registered pickup time.