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 as well as an Extended Day group. 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 16. The final day of the Fall Term is Wednesday, December 18. If you require Extended Day coverage prior to September 16, email jzannino@brunswickschool.org.
- 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 Winter Term (Jan 6-Mar 7) and Spring Term (March 24-May 23). Each term will have a separate registration.
- Registration will open Thursday, August 22 at 12 p.m. and close on Monday, August 26 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 22 at 12 p.m. and close on Monday, August 26 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 Duplo Engineering ( $325 )
Grade: PK, K Time: 3:15-4p
Instructor: Deb Schwartz
Description: Young engineers will explore planning and building architectural designs with Legos! Bridges, carnival rides, and skyscrapers are just a few examples of what we will be building together.
Mixed Media Art ( $325 )
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.
Wick Book Club ( $325 )
Grade: PK, K Time: 3:15-4p
Instructor: Connie Snetzko
Description: Do you love to read? Well so do we! We will be diving into fun author studies about lots of fun children's books! Come on our reading adventure as we explore new titles and take part in fun hands-on learning experiences through crafts, imagination, and creativity!
Extended Day Monday ( 4:00p: $260, 4:30p: $390 )
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
Little LEGO Architects ( $325 )
Grade: PK, K Time: 3:15-4p
Instructor: Claudia Tagliavia
Description: In Little Lego Architects, students will get the chance to work together to take on weekly lego building challenges! The little architects will be challenged to build bridges that can hold weight, boats that float, cars that roll, dream homes, the tallest towers, etc. Legos are an exciting and engaging way of building problem solving skills, fine motor skills, hand/eye coordination, and critical thinking, all while having fun!
Pre School Chess ( $325 )
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!
ABCs and 123s ( $325 )
Grade: PK, K Time: 3:15-4p
Instructor: Kristen Ingarra
Description: Join us each week as we review basic Pre-K and Kindergarten skills in a fun and hands-on way. We'll play games, make crafts, hear stories, and engage in sensory activities, all while learning!
Extended Day Tuesday ( 4:00p: $260, 4:30p: $390 )
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
Cooking Club ( $325 )
Grade: PK, K Time: 3:15-4p
Instructor: Deb Schwartz
Description: If you like to be creative in the kitchen, join the cooking club! Our young chefs will measure, mix, and of course enjoy their creations each week!
Move those Muscles! ( $325 )
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!
Bruins Art Club ( $325 )
Grade: PK, K Time: 3:15-4p
Instructor: Connie Snetzko
Description: It is time to roll up your sleeves and have fun during our Bruins Art Club! If you are creative and love to color, imagine, draw, and create, then this is the perfect after school club for you. We will be using a variety of materials and enjoy using our imagination to create such elaborate masterpieces!
Extended Day Wednesday ( 4:00p: $260, 4:30p: $390 )
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.
Thursdays
Super Science! ( $275 )
Grade: PK, K Time: 3:15-4p
Instructor: Connie Snetzko
Description: Calling all scientists! Bring your sense of curiosity each week as we explore and experiment with the world around us. Topics will include 5 senses, volcanos, and seasonal themes. It is going to be a blast!
Kempo Karate (Pre School) ( $275 )
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.
Great Outdoors Club ( $275 )
Grade: PK, K Time: 3:15-4p
Instructor: Deb Schwartz
Description: Explore all our Lake Avenue Campus has to offer! Outdoor adventures will include nature walks, field games, scavenger hunts, and of course ample time on our incredible playground!
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: $360, 3:30p: $840 )
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.