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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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Wacky Science

Wacky Science

Have fun in your kitchen while you explore your sense of taste and experiment with the chemistry of food preparation!
  • Age level
    grades k-2
    Grades 3-5
    Grades 6-8
    grades 9-12
    Ages 6-9
    Ages 10-12
    Ages 13-15
    Ages 16-18
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My Family Plays Music

My Family Plays Music

Read books focused on families and music, and create a family musical experience.
  • Age level
    grades k-2
    Grades 3-5
    Grades 6-8
    grades 9-12
    Ages 6-9
    Ages 10-12
    Ages 13-15
    Ages 16-18
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Around The World

Around The World

Learn about different countries from around the world.
  • Age level
    grades k-2
    Grades 3-5
    Ages 6-9
    Ages 10-12
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Fun With Forensics

Fun With Forensics

Become a crime scene investigator! Use your forensic skills to identify handwriting, collect fingerprints, learn secret codes and catch a candy thief.
  • Age level
    grades k-2
    Grades 3-5
    Ages 6-9
    Ages 10-12
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Game Design

Game Design

Imagine, build, plan, try and gather feedback about a new game of your own creation.
  • Age level
    grades k-2
    Grades 3-5
    Ages 6-9
    Ages 10-12
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Upcycled Fashion

Upcycled Fashion

Learn about upcycling and envision, design and create an upcycled T-shirt.
  • Age level
    grades k-2
    Grades 3-5
    Ages 6-9
    Ages 10-12
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Digital First

Summer Brain Gain: Life on the International Space Station, Ages 6-9

Youth will consider what it takes to live in space.

  • Program type
    Targeted program
  • Age level
    Grades K-2
    Ages 6-9
  • Group size
    10-15
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Digital First

Summer Brain Gain: Life on the International Space Station, Ages 10-12

Youth will consider what it takes to live in space. Participants will learn what it’s like to be astronauts through role-play and modeling.

  • Program type
    Targeted program
  • Age level
    Grades 3-5
    Ages 10-12
  • Group size
    10-15
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Digital First

Summer Brain Gain: Space Exploration, Ages 13-18

Youth will consider what it would take to travel to and explore space.

  • Program type
    Targeted program
  • Age level
    Grades 6-8
    Grades 9-12
    Ages 13-15
    Ages 16-18
  • Group size
    10-25
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Summer Brain Gain: Pollinator Protectors, Ages 6-9

Embark on an incredible journey with your youth to explore pollination and the pollinators that play a critical role.

  • Program type
    Targeted program
  • Age level
    Grades K-2
    Ages 6-9
  • Group size
    5-20