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Brains & Motion Education offers hands-on STEM adventures, artistic expression, collaborative sports, and coding, along with games that get kids moving. The program includes hands-on learning, collaborative play, joyful physical activity, guided recess, sports, and joyful outdoor movement throughout the year.
• Ages: 5–13 years old
Brains & Motion Education offers STEAM, sports, and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)-powered programs for grades TK–8 through summer camps, before and after-school programs, and guided recess offered year-round. Its programs include an emphasis on inclusivity, friendship, and community, and are described as whole-child enrichment with a focus on holistic development and 21st-century competencies. Students experience hands-on learning, collaborative play, and joyful physical activity all year round through expertly crafted curriculum and heavily vetted instructors and coaches. The organization reports having empowered over 100,000 students and having 1,100 school partnerships, and it offers financial assistance in Illinois and a limited time “Buy 3 Weeks of Camp, Get 1 Free” offer. Programs are held at local schools and nearby universities across the country.
Instructors and coaches undergo extensive background checks and rigorous vetting processes, and they receive comprehensive training in their specific subject areas as well as child development and safety protocols. Instructors have backgrounds in education, coaching, STEAM, child psychology, and related fields. The leadership team includes Bart Epstein (CEO), Frank Bonanno (CFO), Kristopher Kasper (COO), Lori Todd (VP of Sales), Jody Nova (VP of Product & Curriculum), Charissa Murphy (VP of Finance), Kirsten Tamura (Director of Talent Acquisition & Customer Service), Sarah Esquivel (Director of Sales Operations), Amanda Wright (Operations Director), Jessica De Arcos (Operations Director), Casie DiCenso (Director of Summer Camps), Mallory Davis (Director of Training & Development), and Trey Thompson (Director of Sales, West).
The stated mission of Brains & Motion Education is to spark kids’ curiosity, creativity, and love of learning by blending exciting STEAM adventures with sports and joyful outdoor movement, with a focus on holistic development that nurtures intellectual and physical growth in a fun, inclusive environment. Brains & Motion Education partners with local Bay Area schools and community organizations to create program spaces, has 1,100 school partnerships, is trusted by families and school leaders, and partners with schools interested in bringing enrichment to their local community.
Parent feedback includes comments that a counselor named Camille helped a young camper feel comfortable starting a new camp and connect over shared interests. Another parent reported that their son wished the robotics camp was longer because he had so much fun. A parent shared that their child became more talkative at home and had a lot to share about her group and coach. A Trustpilot review from a parent named Kristen describes the program as well rounded across the STEAM range, more enriched than an average after care program, and notes that instructors are great and that Ms. Sierra is helpful, kind, very bright, and clearly loves what she does.
Last updated March 20, 2026.
• Ages: 5–13 years old
Brains & Motion Education offers STEAM, sports, and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)-powered programs for grades TK–8 through summer camps, before and after-school programs, and guided recess offered year-round. Its programs include an emphasis on inclusivity, friendship, and community, and are described as whole-child enrichment with a focus on holistic development and 21st-century competencies. Students experience hands-on learning, collaborative play, and joyful physical activity all year round through expertly crafted curriculum and heavily vetted instructors and coaches. The organization reports having empowered over 100,000 students and having 1,100 school partnerships, and it offers financial assistance in Illinois and a limited time “Buy 3 Weeks of Camp, Get 1 Free” offer. Programs are held at local schools and nearby universities across the country.
Instructors and coaches undergo extensive background checks and rigorous vetting processes, and they receive comprehensive training in their specific subject areas as well as child development and safety protocols. Instructors have backgrounds in education, coaching, STEAM, child psychology, and related fields. The leadership team includes Bart Epstein (CEO), Frank Bonanno (CFO), Kristopher Kasper (COO), Lori Todd (VP of Sales), Jody Nova (VP of Product & Curriculum), Charissa Murphy (VP of Finance), Kirsten Tamura (Director of Talent Acquisition & Customer Service), Sarah Esquivel (Director of Sales Operations), Amanda Wright (Operations Director), Jessica De Arcos (Operations Director), Casie DiCenso (Director of Summer Camps), Mallory Davis (Director of Training & Development), and Trey Thompson (Director of Sales, West).
The stated mission of Brains & Motion Education is to spark kids’ curiosity, creativity, and love of learning by blending exciting STEAM adventures with sports and joyful outdoor movement, with a focus on holistic development that nurtures intellectual and physical growth in a fun, inclusive environment. Brains & Motion Education partners with local Bay Area schools and community organizations to create program spaces, has 1,100 school partnerships, is trusted by families and school leaders, and partners with schools interested in bringing enrichment to their local community.
Parent feedback includes comments that a counselor named Camille helped a young camper feel comfortable starting a new camp and connect over shared interests. Another parent reported that their son wished the robotics camp was longer because he had so much fun. A parent shared that their child became more talkative at home and had a lot to share about her group and coach. A Trustpilot review from a parent named Kristen describes the program as well rounded across the STEAM range, more enriched than an average after care program, and notes that instructors are great and that Ms. Sierra is helpful, kind, very bright, and clearly loves what she does.
Last updated March 20, 2026.
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