WHY CHOOSE BRAINS & MOTION?
ENRICHMENT THAT GOES ABOVE & BEYOND
Welcome to BAM!, the nationwide STEAM and sports education provider families and schools trust to deliver engaging, whole-child enrichment for grades K-8!
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With fun at the forefront of everything we do, our experiences are totally unlike traditional after-school programming, tutoring, or sports practice. Here, kids are free to explore, laugh, and grow their skills in a pressure-free environment, guided by instructors with talent, passion, and personality to match. Your students will feel the difference and thrive!
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From our summer camps and school-year programs to our guided recess options, kids can experience hands-on learning, collaborative play, and joyful physical activity all year round.
We can’t wait for your students to join us and send their skills, sportsmanship, and self-confidence soaring!
ENRICHMENT MADE EASY
When you partner with BAM!, you’ll receive everything you need to offer expertly-crafted enrichment before, during, and after school. Our wraparound services include:
✔ Innovative curriculum spanning STEM, art, fitness, and career exploration
✔ All necessary equipment (ie. hardware, software, and sports gear)
✔ Highly-qualified, heavily-vetted instructors
By handling all the details, we take pressure off your staff and delight your students with exciting opportunities to explore and grow.
TRUSTED BY SCHOOLS & FAMILIES NATIONWIDE
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Under the expert guidance of CEO Bart Epstein—a distinguished educational leader who has served as CEO of the nonprofit EdTech Evidence Exchange, executive at The Princeton Review, professor at the UVA School of Education, and General Manager of a U.S. Department of Defense tutoring program supporting military families—BAM! is redefining enrichment.
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With over 1,100 school partners and more than 100,000 students empowered (and counting!), we specialize in:
✔ Stimulating young minds with exciting curriculum in coding, game design, animation, sports, and more
✔ Keeping growing bodies joyfully active, promoting physical and emotional well-being
✔ Fostering friendships that last a lifetime by connecting kids of all interests and backgrounds
✔ Cultivating kids’ life skills, from critical thinking, literacy, and problem solving to collaboration, communication, and creativity
REAL PRINCIPALS, REAL PRAISE!
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"Walking outside my office and seeing how much fun the kids are having while learning new, extremely valuable skills brings joy to my day. They quickly became our trusted partners because of the value they bring with their after-school programs and structured recess."
-Emily, Principal
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"Parents keep approaching me and raving about the value of their after-school program. The coaches are nothing but patient and engaging. Our kids especially love the Lego Robotics and Fun with Circuits classes."
-Katherine, Principal
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"What I absolutely love about their after-school program is that my school staff does minimal work to support the program. They make sure every single child gets picked up safely after having a great time playing sports. Our parents are now enjoying the STEM activities as well."
-Ronald, Principal
EXCEPTIONAL INSTRUCTORS MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE
At BAM!, our instructors are the heart and soul of our programs. Each expert mentor is meticulously selected for their passion, personality, and dedication to nurturing young learners’ intellectual and physical growth. Our hiring process ensures that only the most qualified individuals join our team:
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✔ Extensive Background Checks: Every instructor undergoes rigorous vetting processes to ensure the safety and well-being of our students.
✔ Comprehensive Training: Instructors receive extensive training both in their subject areas and in child development. This includes continuous professional development to stay current with the latest educational practices and techniques.
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✔ Passion and Engagement: Our instructors are not just knowledgeable; they are deeply enthusiastic about teaching and engaging with students. They create a vibrant, supportive, and inclusive atmosphere where every child can thrive.
✔ Diverse Expertise: With backgrounds in education, coaching, STEAM, child psychology, and so much more, our instructors bring a wealth of knowledge and a genuine love for teaching to every session.
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HOLISTIC LEARNING AT ITS FINEST
Far from just a place to pass the time, BAM! is students’ hub for discovery, joyful movement, collaboration, social growth, and physical fitness.
Kids’ confidence soars as they experiment with coding, dabble with game design, nurture their artistic sides, and sharpen their soccer skills. In doing so, they learn to turn challenges into triumphs, laying a foundation to thrive in school, college, and life.
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