Lower School Courses
Welcome to Brunswick School’s Summer Session for Lower School students! Offerings for boys entering grades 1-4 will run from June 8-June 19 for Session I. Preparatory and enrichment classes are available in Math, Reading, Writing, Science, Computer Science, Technology, Spanish, Shop, and the Arts. Please see each course description for additional details, timing, and dates. Registration is open to the public, and as class sizes are limited, enrollment will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
For students also enrolling in one of the Brunswick Sports Camps offerings or Summer Session offerings in the afternoon, lunch will be provided.
Please note that all Lower School classes will be held at 1252 King Street.
Course Offerings
Arts — Harry Potter Camp |
| Course Length: Session I - 2 Weeks | Date & Time: 6/8-6/19 ( 10:05-11:35 ) | ||
| Grade (Rising): Entering 2nd-5th | Teacher Name: Deanna Smyers | ||
| Course Size: 16 Boys only | Cost: $600 | ||
| Description: Year 5 of Hogwarts Greenwich is here! Our wizards will explore new activities that will challenge their knowledge, as well as partake in tried and true classes such as potion making, spells, dueling,care of magical creatures,storytelling, crafting and of course, quidditch! We will work with our house and collaborate with other houses as we search for horcruxes and compete in a Triwizard tournament. | |||
Arts — Mixed Media Art Camp |
| Course Length: Session I - 2 Weeks | Date & Time: 6/8-6/19 ( 8:30-10:00, 10:05-11:35 ) | ||
| Grade (Rising): Entering 1st-5th | Teacher Name: Kim Amussen | ||
| Course Size: 10 Boys only | Cost: $650 | ||
| Description: Have you ever tried printing? Made your own 3D stamp? Do you enjoy painting, drawing, and collaging? If so, this is the camp for you! During camp, we will work with various media and creative techniques to create colorful, multi-layered projects. So join us and make some frame-worthy, super cute artwork! | |||
Arts — Theater Camp |
| Course Length: Session I - 2 Weeks | Date & Time: 6/8-6/19 ( 12:00-3:05 ) | ||
| Grade (Rising): Entering 2nd-5th | Teacher Name: Deanna Smyers | ||
| Course Size: 13 Boys only | Cost: $800 | ||
| Description: Have you ever wanted to put on a show? Well this summer is your chance! We will use each afternoon to build a production from the roots up- culminating in a final show where all will be invited! In addition to being part of a stellar cast, students will work on set design and construction, prop building, costume design, advertising and theater games. It will be a romping good time structured for learning and confidence building | |||
Maker — The Let Grow Play Club |
| Course Length: Session I - 2 Weeks | Date & Time: 6/8-6/19 ( 8:30-10:00, 10:05-11:35 ) | ||
| Grade (Rising): Entering 1st-5th | Teacher Name: Denise Shepard | ||
| Course Size: 12 | Cost: $600 | ||
| Description: Unlock your child’s self-reliance, creativity, curiosity, and confidence through the power of unstructured play. Drawing on curricular ideas from Let Grow—the well-known nonprofit co-founded by Jonathan Haidt and Lenore Skenazy—boys will build executive functioning and resourcefulness while bonding, practicing self-control, learning compromise, and experiencing the joy of free play. Through engaging camp activities and daily, student-generated independence projects at home, boys will discover their agency and strengthen their problem-solving skills. | |||
Maker/Steam — Making with Circuits |
| Course Length: Session I - 2 Weeks | Date & Time: 6/8-6/19 ( 12:00-1:30 ) | ||
| Grade (Rising): Entering 3rd-5th | Teacher Name: Audrey Onsdorff | ||
| Course Size: 12 Boys only | Cost: $600 | ||
| Description: In this camp, we will learn about electricity by building paper circuits to explore how circuits function. We will use recycled materials and the Makey Makey circuit board to design and program game controllers, musical instruments, and more! * Please contact us with any questions. | |||
Math — Math Games |
| Course Length: Session I - 2 Weeks | Date & Time: 6/8-6/19 ( 10:05-11:35 ) | ||
| Grade (Rising): Entering 2nd-5th | Teacher Name: Emma Lunder and Payten Dudzik | ||
| Course Size: 10 Boys only | Cost: $600 | ||
| Description: Do you want to improve your math facts while having fun? Join Math Games camp and practice addition, subtraction, and much more! Through cards, dice, and board games, you will solve math problems and sharpen your math skills. | |||
Math — Math Games |
| Course Length: Session I - 2 Weeks | Date & Time: 6/8-6/19 ( 8:30-10:00 ) | ||
| Grade (Rising): Entering 2nd-5th | Teacher Name: Emma Lunder and Payten Dudzik | ||
| Course Size: 10 Boys only | Cost: $600 | ||
| Description: Do you want to improve your math facts while having fun? Join Math Games camp and practice addition, subtraction, and much more! Through cards, dice, and board games, you will solve math problems and sharpen your math skills. | |||
Math — Math Games |
| Course Length: Session I - 2 Weeks | Date & Time: 6/8-6/19 ( 12:00-1:30 ) | ||
| Grade (Rising): Entering 2nd-5th | Teacher Name: Emma Lunder and Payten Dudzik | ||
| Course Size: 10 Boys only | Cost: $600 | ||
| Description: Do you want to improve your math facts while having fun? Join Math Games camp and practice addition, subtraction, and much more! Through cards, dice, and board games, you will solve math problems and sharpen your math skills. | |||
Math — Math Games |
| Course Length: Session I - 2 Weeks | Date & Time: 6/8-6/19 ( 1:35-3:05 ) | ||
| Grade (Rising): Entering 2nd-5th | Teacher Name: Emma Lunder and Payten Dudzik | ||
| Course Size: 10 Boys only | Cost: $600 | ||
| Description: Do you want to improve your math facts while having fun? Join Math Games camp and practice addition, subtraction, and much more! Through cards, dice, and board games, you will solve math problems and sharpen your math skills. | |||
Math — Mystery Camp |
| Course Length: Session I - 2 Weeks | Date & Time: 6/8-6/19 ( 10:05-11:35 ) | ||
| Grade (Rising): Entering 3rd-5th | Teacher Name: Kelly Delane | ||
| Course Size: 10 | Cost: $600 | ||
| Description: Calling all aspiring sleuths! Step into the shoes of a real-life detective at our Mystery Camp. Packed with exciting challenges, mind-bending puzzles, and intricate mysteries to solve, this camp will sharpen their observation skills, critical thinking, and teamwork—all while having tons of fun! Students will decode secret messages and crack codes, solve “whodunit” mysteries, investigate clues and analyze evidence, compete in themed scavenger hunts and escape-room-style challenges, and build confidence and problem-solving skills in a collaborative, interactive environment. Whether they’re piecing together a puzzle or following a trail of clues, your child will leave camp feeling like a true detective! | |||
Math — Mystery Camp |
| Course Length: Session I - 2 Weeks | Date & Time: 6/8-6/19 ( 12:00-1:30 ) | ||
| Grade (Rising): Entering 1st-2nd | Teacher Name: Kelly Delane | ||
| Course Size: 10 | Cost: $600 | ||
| Description: Calling all aspiring sleuths! Step into the shoes of a real-life detective at our Mystery Camp. Packed with exciting challenges, mind-bending puzzles, and intricate mysteries to solve, this camp will sharpen their observation skills, critical thinking, and teamwork—all while having tons of fun! Students will decode secret messages and crack codes, solve “whodunit” mysteries, investigate clues and analyze evidence, compete in themed scavenger hunts and escape-room-style challenges, and build confidence and problem-solving skills in a collaborative, interactive environment. Whether they’re piecing together a puzzle or following a trail of clues, your child will leave camp feeling like a true detective! | |||
Reading/Writing (OG) — Multisensory Reading Instruction I |
| Course Length: Session I - 2 Weeks | Date & Time: 6/8-6/19 ( 12:00-1:30 ) | ||
| Grade (Rising): Entering 1st | Teacher Name: Jill Costello | ||
| Course Size: 6 Boys only | Cost: $600 | ||
| Description: This Orton-Gillingham based course is designed for students entering first grade. It will focus on strengthening foundational decoding and encoding skills using explicit, systematic instruction. Students will have daily practice with letter/sound correspondence, phonemic awareness, and exposure to strategies to build fluency and vocabulary. | |||
Reading/Writing (OG) — Multisensory Reading Instruction II |
| Course Length: Session I - 2 Weeks | Date & Time: 6/8-6/19 ( 8:30-10:00, 10:05-11:35 ) | ||
| Grade (Rising): Entering 2nd | Teacher Name: Lisa Lane | ||
| Course Size: 6 Boys only | Cost: $600 | ||
| Description: This Orton-Gillingham based course is designed for students entering second grade. It will focus on strengthening decoding and encoding skills using explicit, systematic, instruction. Students will have daily practice with drills for automaticity, spelling dictations, and phonemic awareness. Students will also learn strategies to build fluency and vocabulary. | |||
Reading/Writing (OG) — Multisensory Reading Instruction III |
| Course Length: Session I - 2 Weeks | Date & Time: 6/8-6/19 ( 12:00-1:30 ) | ||
| Grade (Rising): Entering 3rd | Teacher Name: Meghan Patterson | ||
| Course Size: 6 Boys only | Cost: $600 | ||
| Description: Looking for some extra reading practice for your rising third grader? This Orton-Gillingham based course will focus on strengthening decoding and encoding skills using explicit, systematic reading and spelling instruction. Students will have daily practice with drills for automaticity, spelling dictations, syllable types, and syllable division. Students will also practice building fluency and vocabulary. | |||
Reading/Writing (OG) — Multisensory Reading Instruction IIII |
| Course Length: Session I - 2 Weeks | Date & Time: 6/8-6/19 ( 8:30-10:00 ) | ||
| Grade (Rising): Entering 4th | Teacher Name: Kelly Delane | ||
| Course Size: 6 Boys only | Cost: $600 | ||
| Description: This Orton-Gillingham based course is designed for students entering fourth grade. It will focus on strengthening decoding and encoding skills using explicit, systematic instruction. Students will have daily practice with drills for automaticity, spelling dictations, syllable types, syllable division, and fluency. Additionally, there will be an emphasis on knowledge of roots and their meanings for building vocabulary. | |||
Science — Brunswick Derby |
| Course Length: Session I - 2 Weeks | Date & Time: 6/8-6/19 ( 8:30-10:00 ) | ||
| Grade (Rising): Entering 1st-2nd | Teacher Name: Jennifer Spaulding and Susie Foyle | ||
| Course Size: 8 Boys only | Cost: $650 | ||
| Description: Do you like to build things? Well, welcome to the ultimate race car challenge. You will design and build your own unpowered, unmanned miniature cars from wood. You will also learn about weight and friction and how they affect the overall performance and speed of your car. Once the cars are completed and decorated, we will race, and prizes will be awarded | |||
Science — Brunswick Derby |
| Course Length: Session I - 2 Weeks | Date & Time: 6/8-6/19 ( 10:05-11:35 ) | ||
| Grade (Rising): Entering 3rd-5th | Teacher Name: Jennifer Spaulding | ||
| Course Size: 10 Boys only | Cost: $650 | ||
| Description: Do you like to build things? Well, welcome to the ultimate race car challenge. You will design and build your own unpowered, unmanned miniature cars from wood. You will also learn about weight and friction and how they affect the overall performance and speed of your car. Once the cars are completed and decorated, we will race, and prizes will be awarded | |||
Science — Brunswick Derby |
| Course Length: Session I - 2 Weeks | Date & Time: 6/8-6/19 ( 12:00-1:30 ) | ||
| Grade (Rising): Entering 3rd-5th | Teacher Name: Jennifer Spaulding | ||
| Course Size: 8 Boys only | Cost: $650 | ||
| Description: Do you like to build things? Well, welcome to the ultimate race car challenge. You will design and build your own unpowered, unmanned miniature cars from wood. You will also learn about weight and friction and how they affect the overall performance and speed of your car. Once the cars are completed and decorated, we will race, and prizes will be awarded | |||
Science — Lego Robotics |
| Course Length: Session I - 2 Weeks | Date & Time: 6/8-6/19 ( 8:30-10:00 ) | ||
| Grade (Rising): Entering 1st-2nd | Teacher Name: Audrey Onsdorff | ||
| Course Size: 12 Boys only | Cost: $600 | ||
| Description: Campers will build and learn to program their own robots. Through numerous challenges, students will build engineering and design, problem-solving, and programming skills as well as learn to work as a team. | |||
Science — Lego Robotics |
| Course Length: Session I - 2 Weeks | Date & Time: 6/8-6/19 ( 10:05-11:35 ) | ||
| Grade (Rising): Entering 3rd-5th | Teacher Name: Audrey Onsdorff | ||
| Course Size: 12 Boys only | Cost: $600 | ||
| Description: Campers will build and learn to program their own robots. Through numerous challenges, students will build engineering and design, problem-solving, and programming skills as well as learn to work as a team. | |||
Science — Summer Shop Camp |
| Course Length: Session I - 2 Weeks | Date & Time: 6/8-6/19 ( 12:00-1:30 ) | ||
| Grade (Rising): Entering 1st-2nd | Teacher Name: Tim Coupe | ||
| Course Size: 14 Boys only | Cost: $650 | ||
| Description: Join Mr. Coupe for ten fun-filled days of child directed building activities. Working with hand and power tools, students will learn about safety while designing and creating their own projects. Students use materials including wood, cardboard, paper, wire, paint, and leather in completing their projects. Previous projects have included gym scooters, ceremonial shields, picture frames, skateboards, signs, birdhouses, and habitats for pets. Boys will also have an opportunity to build and experiment with blocks and electric circuits. Your son’s imagination is the only limitation! | |||
Science — Summer Shop Camp |
| Course Length: Session I - 2 Weeks | Date & Time: 6/8-6/19 ( 1:35-3:05 ) | ||
| Grade (Rising): Entering 3rd-5th | Teacher Name: Tim Coupe | ||
| Course Size: 14 Boys only | Cost: $650 | ||
| Description: Join Mr. Coupe for ten fun-filled days of child directed building activities. Working with hand and power tools, students will learn about safety while designing and creating their own projects. Students use materials including wood, cardboard, paper, wire, paint, and leather in completing their projects. Previous projects have included gym scooters, ceremonial shields, picture frames, skateboards, signs, birdhouses, and habitats for pets. Boys will also have an opportunity to build and experiment with blocks and electric circuits. Your son’s imagination is the only limitation! | |||
Science — Summer Space Camp |
| Course Length: Session I - 2 Weeks | Date & Time: 6/8-6/19 ( 8:30-10:00 ) | ||
| Grade (Rising): Entering 1st-2nd | Teacher Name: Tim Coupe | ||
| Course Size: 14 Boys only | Cost: $650 | ||
| Description: Join Mr. Coupe for two weeks as we continue to explore and celebrate the wonders of outer space. We’ll learn about constellations and galaxies, create our own telescopes, follow NASA and SpaceX, learn about blackholes and UFOs and the latest about missions to the moon and Mars. We’ll even build and launch our own rockets. We’ll look back on big events and look forward to future developments. We’ll have discussions, but also do lots of hands-on activities. Content will be targeted in an age-appropriate way to each group of students. | |||
Science — Summer Space Camp |
| Course Length: Session I - 2 Weeks | Date & Time: 6/8-6/19 ( 10:05-11:35 ) | ||
| Grade (Rising): Entering 3rd-5th | Teacher Name: Tim Coupe | ||
| Course Size: 14 Boys only | Cost: $650 | ||
| Description: Join Mr. Coupe for two weeks as we continue to explore and celebrate the wonders of outer space. We’ll learn about constellations and galaxies, create our own telescopes, follow NASA and SpaceX, learn about blackholes and UFOs and the latest about missions to the moon and Mars. We’ll even build and launch our own rockets. We’ll look back on big events and look forward to future developments. We’ll have discussions, but also do lots of hands-on activities. Content will be targeted in an age-appropriate way to each group of students. | |||
Science — Wick Great Outdoors |
| Course Length: Session I - 2 Weeks | Date & Time: 6/8-6/19 ( 8:30-10:00, 10:05-11:35 ) | ||
| Grade (Rising): Entering 2nd-5th | Teacher Name: Molly Monzeglio | ||
| Course Size: 10 Boys only | Cost: $600 | ||
| Description: What’s better than being outside enjoying the outdoors with your other friends from Wick? Come join us this summer on the Brunswick Lower School campus for some Outdoor Adventure fun! We are so fortunate here at Brunswick to have so much access to nature all around us and everyday will be a brand new adventure exploring the great outdoors. As a matter of fact, it has been proven that exposing young kids to the natural world can truly spark more imaginative play and lead students to be healthier and less stressed overall. From nature scavenger hunts, outdoor crafts using natural materials, exploring Brunswick’s incredible outdoor classroom and our lovely cross-country trails right here on campus, these are just some of the amazing activities your son will get to experience during our short 2 weeks together! We promise the boys will become completely enriched with nature and art while also enjoying the hot summer sunshine! | |||
Science — Wick Lego Engineering |
| Course Length: Session I - 2 Weeks | Date & Time: 6/8-6/19 ( 1:35-3:05 ) | ||
| Grade (Rising): Entering 1st-5th | Teacher Name: Susie Foyle and Jennifer Spaulding | ||
| Course Size: 18 Boys only | Cost: $600 | ||
| Description: Ignite your child's imagination and engineer their potential in this LEGO Discovery class. This hands-on class transforms a simple toy into a powerful tool for learning, offering a fun and engaging environment where students can explore the exciting world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM). The course is designed to foster skills through creative play, collaboration, and problem-solving, all while having an "awesome time" with thousands of LEGO bricks. | |||
Welcome to the LS! — Bridge Camp |
| Course Length: Session I - 2 Weeks | Date & Time: 6/8-6/19 ( 8:30-12:00 ) | ||
| Grade (Rising): Entering 1st | Teacher Name: Meghan Patterson and Amy White | ||
| Course Size: 20 Boys only | Cost: $650 | ||
| Description: Does your son have First Grade jitters or can he hardly wait to join the big boys at the Lower School? If so, this is the camp for you. Bridge Camp will allow your son the opportunity to get a taste of the Specials he will be a part of in First Grade, including art, music, library, and of course gym. Students will also have a chance to participate in learning activities. In addition, the boys will enjoy getting familiar with our amazing Lower School playground and learn how to navigate the cafeteria for lunch (lunch is included). Your son will experience all the Lower School has to offer as he crosses over the BRIDGE into First Grade. | |||
Writing — Basic Writing Skills 2-3 |
| Course Length: Session I - 2 Weeks | Date & Time: 6/8-6/19 ( 10:05-11:35 ) | ||
| Grade (Rising): Entering 2nd-3rd | Teacher Name: Susie Foyle | ||
| Course Size: 10 Boys only | Cost: $600 | ||
| Description: Spend two weeks learning the skills of how to write a great paragraph, including strong topic and concluding sentences, adding details, transition words, exciting verbs, hooks, and revising and editing the final piece - helping students understand that organizing, clarifying ideas, and improving grammar and presentation are essential to strong writing. | |||
Writing — Basic Writing Skills 4-5 |
| Course Length: Session I - 2 Weeks | Date & Time: 6/8-6/19 ( 12:00-1:30 ) | ||
| Grade (Rising): Entering 4th-5th | Teacher Name: Susie Foyle | ||
| Course Size: 10 Boys only | Cost: $600 | ||
| Description: Spend two weeks learning the skills of how to write a great paragraph, including strong topic and concluding sentences, adding details, transition words, exciting verbs, hooks, and revising and editing the final piece - helping students understand that organizing, clarifying ideas, and improving grammar and presentation are essential to strong writing. | |||
Writing — Crazy for Comics |
| Course Length: Session I - 2 Weeks | Date & Time: 6/8-6/19 ( 10:05-11:35 ) | ||
| Grade (Rising): Entering 3rd-5th | Teacher Name: Jill Costello | ||
| Course Size: 8 Boys only | Cost: $600 | ||
| Description: Calling all comic book fanatics! In this course students will explore the world of comics and graphic novels. Each student will use sequential art to create their own story. Students will take their story through the writing process, focusing on each writing stage. If you are a creative thinker with a zest for writing, come join us! | |||
Writing — Creative Writing |
| Course Length: Session I - 2 Weeks | Date & Time: 6/8-6/19 ( 8:30-10:00, 10:05-11:35 ) | ||
| Grade (Rising): Entering 2nd-3rd | Teacher Name: Rebecca Weitzman | ||
| Course Size: 10 Boys only | Cost: $600 | ||
| Description: Does your son like to write? In this class we will explore pourquoi’s, Tall-Tales, Fractured Fairy Tales, and Poetry. We will read stories together and then spend time brainstorming common characteristics of each type of writing. We will begin each new topic by writing a group story/poem, and then they will work independently on a story of their own. A small group will enable them to share ideas and work together. After completion, we will be sharing our writing with our group. | |||