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Summer Brain Gain

Developmentally appropriate, project-based learning experiences are designed to keep young people engaged throughout the summer. Club or Youth Center youth can stay on track while having fun with their peers, exploring new topics and ideas, and learning important skills along the way. 

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Summer Brain Gain: Group Agreements, Ages 6-8

In this module, youth get to know each other and develop their Group Agreements for the summer.

  • Program type
    Targeted program
  • Age level
    Ages 6-9
  • Group size
    20-25
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Summer Brain Gain: Around the World, Ages 6-8

In this module, youth will be introduced to different countries around the world and compare/contrast their lives with those of youth in other countries.

  • Program type
    Targeted program
  • Age level
    Grades K-2
    Ages 6-9
  • Group size
    20-25
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Summer Brain Gain STEM: Wacky Science, Ages 6-8

In this module, youth will learn about different science concepts related to food production.

  • Program type
    Targeted program
  • Age level
    Grades K-2
    Ages 6-9
  • Group size
    20-25
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Summer Brain Gain READ: "My Family Plays Music," Ages 6-8

Facilitator will read “My Family Plays Music” to the group. Reading activities will include the opportunity to reflect on youths’ own families’ interests and share in musical activities together.

  • Program type
    Targeted program
  • Age level
    Grades K-2
    Ages 6-9
  • Group size
    20-25
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Summer Brain Gain READ: Mystery Stories, Ages 6-8

In this module, youth will explore a variety of mystery and detective books during the week as they build observation and logic skills.

  • Program type
    Targeted program
  • Age level
    Grades K-2
    Ages 6-9
  • Group size
    20-25
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Summer Brain Gain: Group Agreements, Ages 9-11

In this module, youth will get to know each other and develop their Group Agreements for the summer.

  • Program type
    Targeted program
  • Age level
    Grades 3-5
    Ages 10-12
  • Group size
    20-25
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Summer Brain Gain: Around the World, Ages 9-11

In this module, youth will learn about cultural games, art, music and architecture from four countries: Brazil, Ghana, India and England.

  • Program type
    Targeted program
  • Age level
    Grades 3-5
    Ages 10-12
  • Group size
    20-25
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Summer Brain Gain STEM Module 1: Food Scientist, Ages 9-11

In this module, youth will be introduced to molecular food science and learn about chemical and physical reactions related to food. They will also work to create an edible erupting volcano.

  • Program type
    Targeted program
  • Age level
    Grades 3-5
    Ages 10-12
  • Group size
    20-25
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Summer Brain Gain READ Module 1: "Front Desk," Ages 9-11

In this module, youth will read “Front Desk” by Kelly Yang and will engage with the text through independent reading, reader’s theater and reflection.

  • Program type
    Targeted program
  • Age level
    Grades 3-5
    Ages 10-12
  • Group size
    20-25
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Summer Brain Gain READ Module 2: "The Parker Inheritance," Ages 9-11

In this module, as youth read “The Parker Inheritance” they’ll engage with puzzles alongside the book’s characters.

  • Program type
    Targeted program
  • Age level
    Grades 3-5
    Ages 10-12
  • Group size
    20-25