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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 STEM Module 1: Inventions, Ages 6-8

In this module, children will learn about and work through the design process while creating a new game for the Club.

  • Program type
    Targeted program
  • Age level
    Grades K-2
    Ages 6-9
  • Group size
    20-25
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Summer Brain STEM Module 2: Fun With Forensics, Ages 6-8

In this module, youth will learn about the various careers in forensics, use critical thinking skills, collaborate and crack the mystery of the candy thief.

  • Program type
    Targeted program
  • Age level
    Grades K-2
    Ages 6-9
  • Group size
    20-25
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Summer Brain Gain Module 2: Animation, Ages 12-18

Youth will learn about animation and brainstorm, plan and create their own CGI animation using the online tool Toonator.

  • Program type
    Targeted program
  • Age level
    Grades 6-8
    Grades 9-12
    Ages 13-15
    Ages 16-18
  • Group size
    20-25
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Summer Brain Gain READ Module 1: "Surviving the Applewhites," Ages 12-18

In this module, youth will read selected chapters of “Surviving the Applewhites,” a book about two youth who struggle with self-acceptance.

  • Program type
    Targeted program
  • Age level
    Grades 6-8
    Grades 9-12
    Ages 13-15
    Ages 16-18
  • Group size
    20-25
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Summer Brain Gain READ Module 2: "The Authentics," Ages 12-18

In this module, youth will read selected chapters from this book about identity and what it means to be one’s true self. Youth will write poems about their unique identity to share with the group.

  • Program type
    Targeted program
  • Age level
    Grades 6-8
    Grades 9-12
    Ages 13-15
    Ages 16-18
  • Group size
    20-25
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Summer Brain Gain READ Module 3: "March: Book One," Ages 12-18

In this module, youth will read about John Lewis and the Civil Rights Movement, learning about graphic novels and justice.

  • Program type
    Targeted program
  • Age level
    Grades 6-8
    Grades 9-12
    Ages 13-15
    Ages 16-18
  • Group size
    20-25
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Summer Brain Gain STEM Module 1: Upcycled Fashion, Ages 12-18

In this module, youth will work in teams to design and produce usable, upcycled fashion. At the end of the week, teams will showcase their designs in a fashion show.

  • Program type
    Targeted program
  • Age level
    Grades 6-8
    Grades 9-12
    Ages 13-15
    Ages 16-18
  • Group size
    20-25
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Summer Brain Gain STEM Module 2: Forensics, Ages 12-18

In this module, teens will explore the field of forensic science and learn how to critically analyze different types of evidence that might be found at a crime scene.

  • Program type
    Targeted program
  • Age level
    Grades 6-8
    Grades 9-12
    Ages 13-15
    Ages 16-18
  • Group size
    20-25
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Summer Brain Gain Module 2: Animal Habitats, Ages 9-11

In this module, youth will learn about various animal habitats and explore which species live in each habitat through activities.

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

In this module, youth will work in teams to imagine, plan and produce a stop-motion animation video. At the end of the week, each team will premier their work in a Friday Film Festival.

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