Student Life
After School Programs

Lower School Clubs

Create And Explore

Enhance your child’s academic and creative experience by registering for an After School Club. Clubs meet once a week for one hour, unless otherwise noted in the descriptions below, and are open to all students beginning in mid September. Children enrolled in a club may remain at school in the extended day program between dismissal and 3:15 pm.

Those who receive an aid grant from the School may be eligible for financial aid for this program due to a generous donor fund. Please contact Cassie Abodeely if you are interested in receiving aid for a club. 

After School Clubs fill fast so register soon!

Contact Us

Claire Harrison
Director of Extended Day 
617-278-2301

Cassie Abodeely

Director of Auxiliary Programming 
617-278-2350

Spring 2024 Offerings

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  • Chess with Coach Tom Nelson (Grades 2 - 5)

    Coach Tom Nelson is hanging up his sneakers and crossing the street to the Lower School to put his strategic brain to work in a new way: teaching and playing CHESS. Coach Tom who can also be found teaching business and strategic thinking in the Upper School, will work with your children to play this beautiful game and develop their skills.

    6 Fridays: April 12, 19, 26; May 3, 10, 17
    Time: 2:45-3:45 pm
    Grades: 2 – 5
    Teacher: Tom Nelson
    Fee: $180
  • Coding (Grades 3-5)

    Taught by Brimmer's own Technology Teacher Darol Ware, children will use their iPads to develop games that introduce them to game design concepts in a fun and engaging way. Children will be able to play their very own games by the end of this club.

    6 Thursdays: April 11, 18, 25; May 2, 9, 16
    Time: 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
    Grades: 3 – 5
    Teachers: Darol Ware
    Fee:  $240
  • Cooking with Chef Craig Roman (Grades K - 2)

    Brimmer Head Chef Craig Roman is opening the Brimmer kitchen to younger students. Together, they’ll explore cooking techniques and practices, making both savory and sweet treats. Once they get rockin’ and know what they’re doing, students will collaborate to make one dessert for the ENTIRE SCHOOL to share!  
     
    Please contact Cassie Abodeely with any dietary concerns or restrictions. 

    5 Mondays: April 22, 29; May 6, 13, 20
    Time: 3:15 – 4 p.m.
    Grades: K – Grade 2
    Fee: $180
    Teachers: Chef Craig Roman & PK Teacher Sydney Nichols
  • My Toy Business (Grades 3-5)

    Have you ever wanted to start your own business or website? In this class for budding entrepreneurs, that’s exactly what you’ll do! You’ll work with a classmate to come up with a simple company idea,
    solving a problem, and taking it as far as it will go before the class ends. You’ll create a business plan, enlist friends and family, and set up everything you need to be a junior entrepreneur: you’ll build a
    prototype, create a marketing strategy, a price point, and deliver a presentation. Ultimately, you’ll share your idea with friends and family, work hard to get a first customer, and present all your progress to the
    whole class. You’ll have a ton of fun and come up with some pretty cool stuff!

    7 Wednesdays: April 10, 17, 24; May 8, 15, 22, 29
    Time: 3:05 – 4:05 p.m.
    Grades: 3 – 5
    Teacher: Vineyardapps Camps
    Fee: $210 
  • Outdoor Gardening (PK-Grade 2)

    Step into the enchanting world of Eco Explorers, where students are invited to join a captivating gardening journey! This outdoor class serves as a sanctuary for budding green thumbs and nature enthusiasts alike. Within our lush garden oasis, children will immerse themselves in a hands-on adventure, sowing seeds, fostering an appreciation for the environment, and witnessing their understanding of plants and nature flourish. Our class is a promise of a joyful space where kids can forge connections with the earth, make new friends, and develop a lasting love for the marvels of gardening!
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    6 Wednesdays: April 17, 24; May 8, 15, 22, 29
    Time: 3:05 – 4:05 p.m.
    Grades: PK – Grade 2
    Teacher: Vineyardapps Camps
    Fee: $180
  • Towers of Power (Grades 2-5)

    Here is the challenge: build a symbol that represents intelligence, strength, and beauty. Make it bold. Make it big! Each week children will be challenged to create thoughtful towers with a variety of different materials. They will work in teams and present their ideas to each other, both digitally and in three dimensional form. Incorporating Science, Tech, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) students will develop problem solving skills building (pun intended!) on what they do from week to week.

    7 Tuesdays: April 9, 16, 23, 30; May 7, 14, 21
    Time: 3:15 – 4:15 p.m.
    Grades: 2 – 5
    Fee: $220
    • Our Animation Club produced this short video!

As an inclusive private school community, Brimmer welcomes students who will increase the diversity of our school. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, or any other characteristic protected from discrimination under state or federal law, in the administration of our educational policies, admissions practices, financial aid decisions, and athletic and other school-administered programs.