TRUSTED BY FAMILIES & SCHOOLS NATIONWIDE

  • 100,000 Students Empowered—and Counting

  • 1,100 School Partnerships

  • Heavily-Vetted Instructors and Coaches

  • Expertly-Crafted Curriculum

ABout Brains & Motion

Welcome to the STEAM and sports education provider families and schools trust to deliver engaging, whole-child enrichment for grades K-8! With summer camps, before and after-school programs, and guided recess, kids nationwide 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!

Our Mission

Our mission is to spark kids’ curiosity, creativity, and love of learning by blending exciting STEAM adventures with sports and joyful outdoor movement. With our focus on holistic development, we nurture intellectual and physical growth in a fun, inclusive environment that brings out kids’ best.

Meet our founding team

We are a dynamic group of educators, trailblazers, implementation experts, experience designers, and more.

Bart Epstein, CEO

Bart Epstein, a respected educator and entrepreneur with decades of experience, has impacted over twenty million students through his leadership at companies including Tutor.com, the Jefferson Education Accelerator, and The Princeton Review. He served as the General Manager of a Department of Defense education program that supports U.S. military families. As a professor at the University of Virginia, Bart founded and ran a national nonprofit that teaches schools how to effectively implement complex STEM programs. He writes frequently about the need for investment in education R&D, has presented his work at the White House, and recently published an op-ed with a member of Congress. Bart served for years on the board of education nonprofits such as ASCD + ISTE, where he chaired the finance committee. Bart credits much of his early success in life to the teachers who sparked his curiosity through an after-school STEM enrichment program.

  • Frank bonanno, CFO

  • Kristopher Kasper, COO

  • Lori Todd, VP of Sales

  • Jody Nova, VP of Product & Curriculum

  • Veronica Cox, Director of University Programs

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS

  • SUMMER CAMPS

  • DURING & AFTER-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT

  • BEFORE & AFTER-SCHOOL CARE

  • GUIDED
    RECESS

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:

  • • 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.

  • • 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.
  • RoboKids: Engineering Adventures with the Dash Robot for Grades 2 - 3 - Brains & Motion

  • HOLISTIC LEARNING AT ITS FINEST

    With us, learning isn't just a task; it's an adventure kids can't wait to undertake, complete with hands-on experimentation and joyful outdoor movement. Our progressive philosophy creates a well-rounded and highly motivating experience that nurtures kids' intellectual prowess, creativity, social growth, and physical vitality. As students level up their skills, they learn to turn challenges into triumphs.

  • RoboKids: Engineering Adventures with the Dash Robot for Grades 2 - 3 - Brains & Motion

PARENTS LOVE US ON TRUSTPILOT

“This program is so well rounded providing activities across the entire STEAM range. My son enjoys his time each and everyday and I feel this is so much more enriched than your average after care program. The instructors are all great. Ms. Sierra is always so helpful, kind, very bright and clearly loves what she does. Thank you all so much for all you do everyday!!”

-Kristen, Parent, Trustpilot

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