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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. For a quick overview of all the Summer Brain Gain modules, check out the Summer Brain Gain Implementation Guide.

Summer Brain Gain Implementation Guide

  • Education
  • Age level
    Grades K-2Grades 3-5Grades 6-8Grades 9-12
    Ages 6-9Ages 10-12Ages 13-15Ages 16-18

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Summer Brain Gain, Escape Rooms

Summer Brain Gain: Escape Rooms, Ages 13-18

Youth will explore a variety of puzzles while building executive function skills as they plan and build an escape room to share with their Club members.

  • Program type
    Targeted program
  • Age level
    Grades 6-8
    Grades 9-12
    Ages 13-15
    Ages 16-18
  • Group size
    10-15
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Summer Brain Gain READ, "The Authentics"

Summer Brain Gain READ: "The Authentics," Ages 13-18

In this module, youth will read selected chapters from this book about identity and what it means to be one’s true self.

  • Program type
    Targeted program
  • Age level
    Grades 6-8
    Grades 9-12
    Ages 13-15
    Ages 16-18
  • Group size
    10-15
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Summer Brain Gain READ, Family Short Stories

Summer Brain Gain READ: Family Short Stories, Ages 13-18

In this module, youth will read various short stories with a focus on the theme of family. They will engage with the texts through paired reading, reader’s theater, art and discussion.

  • Program type
    Targeted program
  • Age level
    Grades 6-8
    Grades 9-12
    Ages 13-15
    Ages 16-18
  • Group size
    10-15
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Summer Brain Gain READ, "The Westing Game"

Summer Brain Gain READ: "The Westing Game," Ages 13-18

In this module, youth will investigate the 16 possible suspects in Sam Westing’s murder and attempt to solve the mystery of his death.

  • Program type
    Targeted program
  • Age level
    Grades 6-8
    Grades 9-12
    Ages 13-15
    Ages 16-18
  • Group size
    10-15
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Summer Brain Gain READ, "Surviving the Applewhites"

Summer Brain Gain READ: "Surviving the Applewhites," Ages 13-18

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
    10-15
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Summer Brain Gain READ, "March: Book 1"

Summer Brain Gain READ: "March: Book One," Ages 13-18

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
    10-15
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Summer Brain Gain READ, "Ms. Marvel"

Summer Brain Gain READ: “Ms. Marvel," Ages 13-18

In this Middle School/High School module, youth will read the first volume about a new Marvel hero, Ms. Marvel.

  • Program type
    Targeted program
  • Age level
    Grades 6-8
    Grades 9-12
    Ages 13-15
    Ages 16-18
  • Group size
    10-15
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Summer Brain Gain STEM, Slime Design

Summer Brain Gain STEM: Slime Design, Ages 13-18

In this module, youth will learn about the chemistry of slime and create a custom slime to showcase at the end of the week.

  • Program type
    Targeted program
  • Age level
    Grades 6-8
    Grades 9-12
    Ages 13-15
    Ages 16-18
  • Group size
    10-15
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Summer Brain Gain STEM, Forensics

Summer Brain Gain STEM: Forensics, Ages 13-18

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
    10-15
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Summer Brain Gain STEM, Upcycled Fashion

Summer Brain Gain STEM: Upcycled Fashion, Ages 13-18

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
    10-15