Spring Trimester

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Policies

Payments
Please pay by credit card. If circumstances require you to pay by other means, please contact Margot Harrington, Director of Auxiliary Programs, at 207-384-6199 or margot.harrington@berwickacademy.org.

Cancellations/Withdrawals
With email notification to the Director of Auxiliary Programs, Margot Harrington at margot.harrington@berwickacademy.org, families may withdraw a participant from an enrichment program under the following scenarios:

*Cancellations before Friday, March 4, 2022 via email or phone: You will receive a refund/credit less 25% of the program fee. You can use a credit to sign up for other programs during the season or keep it on your account for future seasonal programming.

*Cancellations on or after Friday, March 4, 2022 via email or phone: There will be no refunds/credits offered.

No refund or reduction in fees is possible for a child who arrives late, leaves early, or attends only part of a program because of illness, other than a hospital stay.

Berwick Academy reserves the right to cancel any program due to under enrollment or unforeseen circumstances. Participants will be given the choice of selecting another program or receiving a full refund of paid fees.

In the event that Berwick Academy enrichment programs are not able to operate due to state regulatory requirements in regards to the COVID-19 pandemic, fees will be prorated and refunded.

Aftercare Schedule Paired with Auxiliary Programs
If you have signed up for the three or five day Aftercare plan for your child and would also like to sign up for auxiliary programs, please sign up for the auxiliary programs on CampBrain and then notify Margot Harrington, Director of Auxiliary Programs so we can apply a credit to your school account based on the number of days your child has enrichment activities.

Waitlists
When your first-choice programs are not available, a waitlist is available for each program with no fee to sign up. Participants are accepted from the waitlist based on open space and will be notified by telephone and/or email if and when space becomes available. We cannot guarantee any movement from the waitlist, and families enter the waitlist at their discretion.

Late Registration
Online registration will close at 3 p.m. on Friday, March 4, 2022. If you would like to register after that time, and there are still spaces available, you must contact Margot Harrington, Director of Auxiliary Programs, at 207-384-6199 or margot.harrington@berwickacademy.org. Registration is not complete until the Director has confirmed this with you. Your child may not show up on the first day of the program and plan to stay and participate unless they are registered.

Financial Assistance
Payment plans and limited financial assistance are available upon request. Please reach out to Margot Harrington, Director of Auxiliary Programs at 207-384-6199 or margot.harrington@berwickacademy.org for more information.

Inclement Weather Policy
We do our best to remain open and follow an indoor schedule on rainy/snowy days. In the event that campus must close at dismissal, we will notify you as soon as possible to make other arrangements for pick up at the time of dismissal. We will notify you if make-up days can be arranged.

Enrichment

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The Art of Magic: Magic Explorers | Thursdays | March 30-May 4 | Pre-K (at least age 4)-Grade 1

Pre-K (at least age 4)-Grade 1 • Thursdays, March 30-May 4 • 3:15-5 p.m. • $385
Instructor: SAGES Entertainment

Magic Explorers is a one-of-a-kind program developed to help kids have fun, make friends, feel special, and learn cool things about themselves in the world around them. Our creatively designed magic adventure packs, or MAPS, are an awesome mixture of magic meets arts and crafts along with a splash of social-emotional learning that will help kids learn how important it is to care! The magic makes the fun happen and the fun makes learning easy! The program will culminate with a short show for families on May 4 at 4:30 p.m.
Graphic Design 101: Powerful Products | Tuesdays | March 28-May 2 | K-Grade 2

K-Grade 2 • Tuesdays, March 28-May 2 • 3:15-5 p.m. • $390
Instructor: SAGES Entertainment

Do you have a great idea for the next big thing but don’t know how to package it? The best way to do that is to find a graphic designer. But graphic designers are expensive, and you’re still in school! What you need is our awesome graphic designer course where you can invent a cool new thing and learn how to create amazing packaging to maximize branding and potential profits!
The Art of Magic: Magic Apprentices | Thursdays | March 30-May 4 |Grades 2-4

Grade 2-4 • Thursdays, March 30-May 4 • 3:15-5 p.m. • $445
Instructor: SAGES Entertainment

Extraordinary fun that makes great kids appear; a program where kids learn the art of magic from the best. At The Art of Magic, it’s not just about tricks. Magicians-in-training learn how to feel confident and empowered every day, reinforcing critical skills that go beyond the world of magic–like how to build relationships with others–and help them grow in ways they didn't know were possible! There will be fun, magic, and games daily. The program will culminate with a short show for families on May 4 at 4:30 p.m.
Dungeons & Dragons for Beginners & Experts | Thursdays | April 13-May 11 (skip April 27) | Grades 5-8

Grades 5-8 • Thursdays, April 13-May 11 (skip April 27) • 3:15-5 p.m. • $150
Instructors: Emily Currie ’23 & Asher Sawka ’25

Join Upper School Dungeon Masters Emily Currie ’23 & Asher Sawka ’25 in a world of fantasy and fun as they run an adventure from Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos! This program is open to everyone regardless of previous tabletop game experience and will be a great introduction to D&D's fusion of improv, storytelling, and mechanics for new players, as well as a deeper dive into D&D for experienced players. This program skips a session on April 27.
Intro to Origami: Paper Folding As An Art Form | Thursdays | March 23-April 6 | Grades 5-8

Grades 5-8 • Thursdays, March 23-April 6 • 3:30-5 p.m. • $100
Instructor: Josh Katz

In this class, students will leave with an understanding of precision and consistency in folding square paper into different forms, shapes, and models. After learning a few basic folds and forms of origami in a zen-like, zero stress environment, students will be able to craft a wide variety of paper objects.

STEAM

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Soapy Science: Bubbles! | Two Sessions | Tuesday, May 16 & Thursday, May 18 | Pre-K (at least at 4)-Grade 4

Session 1
Pre-K (at least age 4)-Grade 1 • Tuesday, May 16 • 3:15-5 p.m. • $65
Instructor: SAGES Entertainment

Session 2
Grades 2-4 • Thursday, May 18 • 3:15-5 p.m. • &65
Instructor: SAGES Entertainment

Sages Entertainment invites you to explore the science of bubbles while pushing their limits! Square bubbles, bubble chains, bubbles you can stand in, and even bubbles as big as a car. We have all the knowledge and professional bubble tools that are sure to bring the WOW!
Upcycled Musical Instruments | Two Sessions | Tuesday, May 9 & Thursday, May 11 | Pre-K (at least age 4)-Grade 4

Session 1
Pre-K (at least age 4)-Grade 1 • Tuesday, May 9 • 3:15-5 p.m. • $65
Instructor: SAGES Entertainment

Session 2
Grades 2-4 • Thursday, May 11 • 3:15-5 p.m. • $65
Instructor: SAGES Entertainment

Ever heard someone play the electric rubber band? Are you a fan of strange musical instruments and want to didgeridoo-it-yourself? There is a diverse world of creative musical expression waiting in the recycling bin! No previous music or engineering skills are required. You will learn the basics of musical instrument design, a little bit of acoustic science, and create some instruments to take home with you.
Eco Explorers with the Center for Wildlife | Wednesdays | March 29-May 10 (skip April 5) | Grades 1-4

Grades 1-4 • Wednesdays, March 29-May 10 (skip April 5) • 3:15-5 p.m. • $425
Instructor: The Center for Wildlife

Get ready for some outdoor fun as we observe winter melt into spring. The Center for Wildlife Environmental Educators are here to help you discover the wild that is right outside your door. We will take a look at the changes that are coming as the snow melts away. Meet some Wildlife Ambassadors and get to know their personal and natural histories. It is sure to be a roaring good time! This program skips a session on April 5.
Let it Grow Farm & Garden Program | Mondays | April 3-May 15 (skip April 17) | Grades 4-6

Grades 4-6 • Mondays, April 3-May 15 (skip April 17) • 3:15-5 p.m. • $225
Instructors: Sarah Jeanne Shimer & Eloise Willemsen

Do you ever think about the food that you eat? Have you ever wanted to learn how to grow the produce that you see on your plate or in your grocery store? During this program, we will start seeds, tend to beds, transplant our seedlings, care for the Berwick Campus Garden, and take two field trips to a local farm! This program will use a Berwick Academy vehicle to bring kids to and from the farm on the first and last day of the program. This program skips a session on April 17.

Sports & Recreation

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Strong Girls | Mondays | March 27-May 15 (skip April 17) | K-Grade 4

K-Grade 4 • Mondays, March 27-May 15 (skip April 17) • 3:15-5 p.m. • $225
Instructors: SG United Foundation & BA Upper School Volunteers

Members of the Berwick Academy Upper School have collaborated with the nonprofit organization, SG United Foundation, to offer a Strong Girls after school program. The nonprofit organization has a mission to empower girls to be strong, confident, and resilient through sports and physical activity, mental skills, and well-being activities. Upper School female student-athlete leaders will serve as the coaches for this program. Classes focus on the three pillars of SG United: Strong bodies (physical activity and sport), kind hearts (teamwork and social connection), and unstoppable minds (mental skills training). Activities each week will include mindfulness, fitness, exposure to a new sport in a fun and noncompetitive way, crafts, and journaling. Mental skills themes covered include gratitude, growth mindset, kindness, confidence, failure, and goal setting. Each participant will receive the book, A Strong Girls’ Guide to Being, written by the nonprofit founder and former Berwick teacher, Lani Silversides. Participants will also receive team gear, stickers, bracelets, and more. Join us for this fun and empowering program! This program skips a session on April 17.
Indoor Rock Climbing | Tuesdays | March 21-April 11 | Grades 3-6

Grades 3-6 • Tuesdays, March 21-April 11 • 3:15-5:10 p.m. • $225
Instructors: Eloise Willemsen, Nicole Derr, & Chris Onken
Location: Indoor Ascent

Want to just "hang around" after school at an indoor rock gym? Join us for four weeks of bouldering and top roping at Indoor Ascent in Dover! Berwick employees will partner with Indoor Ascent staff to provide guidance and safety while students build climbing skills and strength. Everyone will have a blast! Equipment and transportation to and from the rock gym is included in the cost. Spaces are limited so sign up fast! This program will use a Berwick Academy vehicle to get to and from the rock gym.
Introduction to Golf | Tuesdays | April 18-May 16 | Grades 4-12

Grades 4-12 • Tuesdays, April 18-May 16 • 3:15-5 p.m. • $425
Instructors: Mike Corriveau & Outlook Staff, Berwick Academy Staff
Location: The Links at Outlook

Join us at The Links at Outlook in Berwick for Introduction to Golf! The program is designed for beginners, or anyone looking to strengthen basic fundamentals and course etiquette. Highlights include grip, aim, stance, chipping, putting, range work with woods, and some course play. Outlook will provide all equipment for participants. Coach Michael Corriveau is a certified USGTF and WGTF teaching professional. He has a great deal of experience coaching local high school players, as well as competitive junior players. This program will use a Berwick Academy vehicle to get students to and from the golf course.

ESPORTS - REGISTER BY FEBRUARY 22

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Super Smash Bros. (Middle School)-Hybrid | Mondays | February 27-May 15 (skip March 6, 13, & April 17) | Grades 5-8

Grades 5-8 • Mondays, February 27-May 15 (skip March 6, 13, & April 17) • 3:15-4 p.m. (in person) • $350
Instructor: Adam Grant

Super Smash Bros. is a crossover series of multiplayer fighting games in which many well-known Nintendo characters are pitted against each other to fight, with each character using their unique abilities in battle. Each participant must have their own Nintendo Switch at home to participate. In person practice is skipped on March 6, 13 and April 17.
Rocket League (Middle School)-Virtual |Tuesdays | Dates TBD | Grades 5-8

Grades 5-8 • Tuesdays, Dates TBD by each team • 6-7 or 7-8 p.m. (virtual) • $375
Instructor: Tyler Albert

Rocket League is a fantastical sport-based video game, developed by Psyonix (it's “soccer with cars”). It features a competitive game mode based on teamwork and outmaneuvering opponents. Players work with their team to advance the ball down the field and score goals in their opponents' net. Each participant must have a PC, Playstation 4 or 5, or XBox at home to participate. You will also need to download the free game. In person practice is skipped on March 7, 14.
League of Legends (Upper School)-Virtual | Day & Dates TBD | Grades 9-12

Grades 9-12 • Day TBD by each team • & Time TBD by each team • $350
Instructor: Cody McCarthy

League of Legends is a team-based strategy game where two teams of five powerful champions face off to destroy the other's base. Choose from over 140 champions to make epic plays, secure kills, and take down towers as you battle your way to victory. Each participant must have a PC at home to participate. You will also need to download the free game.
Rocket League (Upper School)-Virtual | Day & Dates TBD | Grades 9-12

Grades 9-12 • Day TBD by each team • Time TBD by each team • $425
Instructors: Tyler Albert & Cody McCarthy

Rocket League is a fantastical sport-based video game, developed by Psyonix (it's “soccer with cars”). It features a competitive game mode based on teamwork and outmaneuvering opponents. Players work with their team to advance the ball down the field and score goals in their opponents' net. Each participant must have a PC, Playstation 4 or 5, or XBox at home to participate. You will also need to download the free game.
Super Smash Bros. (Upper School)-Hybrid | Thursdays | March 2-May 11 (skip March 9 & 16) | Grades 9-12

Grades 9-12 • Thursdays, March 2-May 11 (skip March 9 & 16) • 7:45-8:30 a.m. (in person) • $350
Instructor: Adam Grant

Super Smash Bros. is a crossover series of multiplayer fighting games in which many well-known Nintendo characters are pitted against each other to fight, with each character using their unique abilities in battle. Each participant must have their own Nintendo Switch at home to participate. In person practice is skipped on March 9, 16.