Programs
• ABC School Age Enrichment
• Aquatics
• Camps Stevenson-Witawentin
• Early Childhood Education
• Girls Incorporated of the Berkshires
• Youth Empowerment Services (YES)
The Gladys Allen Brigham Community Center is committed to providing programs and activities that will help children and youth achieve their full potential. We provide a supportive environment that includes opportunities for active involvement with peers and caring, understanding adults. We will continue to meet the needs of the young people in our community by implementing a balanced program of informal education, recreation and lifeskills training designed to help them grow and succeed.
ABC School Age Enrichment
This after-school program serves girls and boys, ages 5 through 14, providing a comprehensive, safe and supervised program while parents/guardians are working or going to school themselves. Each child is encouraged and motivated to learn from the program’s supportive environment. National studies have shown that children involved in after-school programs are less likely to engage in risky behaviors. After-school programs promote safety by reducing youth violence, offering a safe environment, and educating youth about the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse. This program is given onsite at the Brigham Center and offsite at the Lanesboro Elementary School. The Massachusetts Department of Early Education Care (EEC) licenses the program. Pittsfield License #121943, Lanesboro License #1221015
For more info contact Renee Lein
413-442-5174 or by email.
Aquatics
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The Brigham Center offers one of the finest and busiest swimming programs in the county, including all levels of Red Cross lifeguard training and instruction. There are recreational swims, open to all family members, a special Tiny Tot program for parents and very young children, and therapeutic swimming for children and adults with various injuries and disabilities. The aquatics program is one way the Brigham Center strives to help girls and boys feel good about their bodies and their physical – as well as social and mental – strengths, and to engender an appreciation for the benefits of exercise and overall health.
Some of our regular events include the following:
Family Fun Night, Mother-Daughter Night, Girls & Women in Sports, Lifeguard Training, Swim Programming and Swim Meets.
Contact the Brigham Center for information regarding pool times, lessons or open swims for your family, agency, school, day care center or organization.
413-442-5174, ext. 25 or by email.
Camps Stevenson-Witawentin
July 9 - August 17, 2007
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Session 1: July 9-13
Session 2: July 16-20
Session 3: July 23-27
Session 4: July 30-August 3
Session 5: August 6-10
Session 6: August 13-17
Girls Day Camp
For girls completing Kindergarten – Age 14
$125 per session in advanceGirls Incorporated mission oriented programs in the areas of: Sports and Adventure, Self-Reliance and Life Skills, Culture and Heritage, Leadership and Community Action, Careers and Life Planning, and Health and Sexuality, in addition to traditional day camp components of drama, art, nature, sports, boating, swimming and team and social skill building. Special events held every Friday. Girls should bring appropriate clothing for the weather.
To register contact Sarah Gillooly at 442-5174, ext. 17 or email her at SarahG@girlsinc-berkshires.org
Counselor in Training
For young women ages 13 – 15
$75 per session in advanceThe Counselor in Training Program is a unique opportunity for young women ages 13-15 to receive on the job training by assisting experienced counselors and program instructors in all areas of the camp program. CIT’s will develop leadership, communication and socialization skills through active participation in a series of traditional camp components. Space is limited to 5 CIT’s per session. Each potential CIT must go through an interview process before being accepted.
To register contact Sarah Gillooly at 442-5174, ext. 17 or email her at SarahG@girlsinc-berkshires.org
Rent-A-Camp
Businesses, associations and groups may rent Camps Stevenson-Witawentin on weekends and when camp is not in session from Memorial Day through Labor Day. The beautiful renovated facilities on 88 lakeside acres are perfect for picnics, parties, wedding receptions and other events.
For more info contact Sarah Gillooly at 442-5174, ext. 17 or email her at SarahG@girlsinc-berkshires.org
Summer Opportunities at 165 East Street, Pittsfield
ABC School Age Enrichment at 165 East St.
For girls & boys Ages 5 – 14
This summer program serves girls and boys, ages 5-14, providing a comprehensive, safe, and supervised program while parents/guardians are working or going to school themselves. Each child is encouraged to learn from the program’s supportive environment. It will be a recreational summer program using the renovated facility with HVAC systems, pool and gymnasium. Skilled specialists will offer comprehensive programs in the areas of dance, arts and crafts, nature, sports [in house and at the Kids Common on First Street] and swimming. There will be weekly local field trips to venues like the Berkshire Athenaeum, Berkshire Museum, Humane Society, State Forest, etc. This program is located at 165 East St.
The Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) licenses the program.
Pittsfield license #121943
To register, contact Renee Lein at 413-442-5174 ext. 19 or email her at reneel@brighamcenter.org
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Early Childhood Education
The Early Childhood Education program can accommodate 55 children in five classrooms: one for infants, two for toddlers, one for preschool and one pre-kindergarten. We work closely with parents/guardians – the child’s first educators – to raise happy, healthy kids. This caring environment provides a safe, comfortable and nurturing place for children to grow and learn independence within the context of developmentally appropriate curriculum. Like ABC School Age Enrichment, the Early Childhood Education program is licensed by the Massachusetts EEC. The program's commitment to preschool literacy qualifies it as an EEC Tier IV center (the state’s highest rating).
License #8113534
For more info contact Vickie Palardy
413-442-5174, ext. 23 or by email.
Girls Incorporated of the Berkshires
Although we have changed our name to be more inclusive of our varied programs, we remain committed to meeting the special needs of girls. Accordingly, we are still an affiliate of National Girls Incorporated, a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. Our program shares this mission and we offer innovative programs that help girls confront subtle societal messages about their value and potential, and prepare them to lead successful, independent, and fulfilling lives. Specific national programs address resisting harmful substances, community action, teen pregnancy prevention, science, math & technology, sports and fitness, media messages, self-defense and violence prevention, lifeskills, economic literacy and financial concepts. This program serves girls ages 5-18 with a specific emphasis on teens.
Click here to visit Girls Inc. of the Berkshires.
Or contact Christa Collier
413-442-5174, ext. 16 or by email.
Youth Empowerment Services (YES)
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YES programming is designed to meet the specific needs of teens, with counseling prevention-based services for both genders. These programs often provide the only safety net for youth who have no other positive outlets or supports. Our staff includes a licensed social worker and a trained counselor who offer individual, family and group counseling. YES helps increase adaptive behavior by promoting the physical, mental and emotional development of individual youth within their family structures and helping youth and their families cope better with today’s pressures. The program runs a teen boys program which focuses on recreational and prevention based activities and programs.
For more info contact Christa Collier
413-442-5174, ext. 16 or by email.
