Summary

Students are eligible to join if they are:

  • Rising 3rd and 4th graders who need extra help with reading

  • Interested families will attend an information session and choose to join!

  • Online screenings will be given to determine eligibility

  • Parents will participate in pre-camp activities (such as questionnaires)

  • Eligible students will complete in-person and online reading assessments and an fMRI brain (with parent permission)

BRAIN Camp includes:

      • Reading instruction for some students

      • Math instruction for others, or 

      • Memory and attention activities 

      • Fun activities for all

      • Free lunch and snacks

      • Free transportation from Hartford to Storrs - more info coming soon!

      • Neuroimaging to see how the brain changes with instruction

        • Both fMRI and EEG are non-invasive and safe neuroimaging methods

        • For more information, please see our page on IMAGING

       

       

       

       

      Get the FAQs

       

      • When?  

        • 2022 Session: July 11, 2022-August 12, 2022

        • The camp will run from Monday-Friday

        • Drop off is between 8:15am-8:30am and pick up is between 3:30pm-4:00pm

      • Where? All activities will take place at UConn, Storrs campus

      • What is the cost? Nothing! BRAIN CAMP is FREE for families

        • All materials and activities are free

        • Free daily lunch and snacks will be provided

        • Parents should arrange for transportation. However, we are looking into providing transportation from Hartford-Storrs and back for families who need it. More details to come soon!

      • What neuroimaging scans are done? 

        • An fMRI scan will be done before the start of camp

        • 4 short EEG sessions will be spaced out over the course of the program

      COVID GUIDELINES (subject to change prior to the start of camp)

      • Maintaining small groups

      • Temperature/symptom checks every morning

      • High frequency hand washing and hand sanitizer availability

      • Sanitizing equipment/rooms after use

      • Modified curriculum to provide fun, active and safe games

      • Instructors & Campers are required to wear masks at all times