Programs of the Brigham Center

Where Kids Grow Up!

infantboy2For a full description of our childcare programs visit our childcare page.

Our childcare programs are licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education Care (DEEC); our Early Childhood Education program is a Level 3 validated program in the Massachusetts Quality Rating and Improvement System & ABC School Age Enrichment is a validated Level 2 program.

Early Childhood Education*
Infant to pre-kindergarten

  • Focus on kindergarten readiness;
  • On-site pool for swim lessons and gymnasium for physical fitness with children 2 and up;
  • Outdoor classroom to engage children in STEM programming at an early age;
  • Early literacy programming;
  • Accredited by NAEYC, the National Association for the Education of Youth Children.
    For more info contact Jessica Zerbato, 413-442-5174 ext. 23 or by email

ABC School Age Enrichment
Kindergarten to age 14

  • Focus on literacy, education support and life skills programming;
  • Collaboration with local organizations like Berkshire Community College, Elms College and WAM Theatre to further augment our programming;
  • Outdoor classroom for students through 3rd grade to engage children in STEM programming at an early age;
  • Summer learning loss curriculum offered in July and August;
  • Accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

    • For more info contact Sharra Blache, 413-442-5174 ext. 18 or by email

    Girls Inc. of the Berkshires*
    Girls ages 5-18

    • Only Girls Inc. Affiliate in Berkshire County offering nationally recognized programming for girls;
    • Provides outreach programs in schools throughout Berkshire County;
    • Specializes in healthy sexuality, economic literacy, violence prevention and STEM programs.

      • For more info contact Sarah Gillooly, 413-442-5174 ext. 17 or by email

    Youth Empowerment Services -YES*
    Adolescent boys and girls

    • Prevention and intervention based-services with a focus on character, values and leadership development, literacy education, career exploration and crisis intervention;
    • Offers multi-method family centered case management and support and family strengthening programs like Active Parenting.
      For more info contact Angie Mejia, 413-442-5174 ext. 26 or by email

    Aquatics
    All ages

    • Swim instruction for all levels including Tiny Tots, children’s lessons, adult programs;
    • Adult water fitness programs;
    • Swim Club and Swim Team;
    • Annual Invitational Swim Meet;
    • Collaboration with United Cerebral Palsy and Berkshire County Arc to offer weekly swim programming for the disabled.

      • For more info contact Prashad Abeysinghe, 413-442-5174 ext. 25 or by email

    Camp Stevenson Witawentin
    Girls ages 5-18

    • Summer day camp for girls on beautiful Onota Lake.traditional camp programs along with prevention education.
    • Traditional camp programs along with prevention education, literacy and STEM to prevent summer learning loss.
    • Weekly special events.
    • Transportation provided throughout Pittsfield.

      • For more info contact Sarah Gillooly, 413-442-5174 ext. 17 or by email

      *Berkshire United Way Community Partner