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Brains & Motion Education offers year-round programs that combine STEAM-focused learning with sports and structured physical activity. The program includes summer camps, before and after-school programs, supplemental enrichment, and guided or structured recess, all built around hands-on learning, collaborative play, and joyful movement. Its lessons and curriculum are crafted to build 21st-century competencies while supporting academic growth, emotional well-being, social development, and physical health through whole-child enrichment.
• Ages: 5–13 years old
Brains & Motion Education states that its mission is to spark kids’ curiosity, creativity, and love of learning by blending STEAM adventures with sports and outdoor movement, with a focus on holistic development in a fun, inclusive environment. The organization offers STEAM, sports, and social-emotional learning-powered programs for grades TK–8, and reports having empowered 100,000 students through its offerings. It has 1,100 school partnerships and is trusted by families and schools nationwide.
Instructors and coaches are heavily vetted and trained in their specific subject areas, child development, and safety protocols. Every candidate goes through extensive background checks, and instructors receive extensive initial and ongoing professional development to stay current with educational practices and techniques. The curriculum is described as expertly crafted and intentionally designed to blend STEAM, movement, communication, and collaboration.
Brains & Motion Education’s 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.
A parent review on Trustpilot describes the program as “well rounded providing activities across the entire STEAM range,” and notes that the parent’s child enjoys attending each day. The same review highlights that the parent views the program as more enriched than an average after-care program and mentions an instructor, Ms. Sierra, as helpful, kind, bright, and clearly engaged in her work.
Last updated March 16, 2026.
• Ages: 5–13 years old
Brains & Motion Education states that its mission is to spark kids’ curiosity, creativity, and love of learning by blending STEAM adventures with sports and outdoor movement, with a focus on holistic development in a fun, inclusive environment. The organization offers STEAM, sports, and social-emotional learning-powered programs for grades TK–8, and reports having empowered 100,000 students through its offerings. It has 1,100 school partnerships and is trusted by families and schools nationwide.
Instructors and coaches are heavily vetted and trained in their specific subject areas, child development, and safety protocols. Every candidate goes through extensive background checks, and instructors receive extensive initial and ongoing professional development to stay current with educational practices and techniques. The curriculum is described as expertly crafted and intentionally designed to blend STEAM, movement, communication, and collaboration.
Brains & Motion Education’s 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.
A parent review on Trustpilot describes the program as “well rounded providing activities across the entire STEAM range,” and notes that the parent’s child enjoys attending each day. The same review highlights that the parent views the program as more enriched than an average after-care program and mentions an instructor, Ms. Sierra, as helpful, kind, bright, and clearly engaged in her work.
Last updated March 16, 2026.
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