HomeBASE: Brookline Afterschool Enrichment @ TOS

HomeBASE:  Out of School Care Covering all of Your Bases

HomeBASE: an innovative out-of-school-time program that combines afterschool childcare and enrichment programs for children from Kindergarten through 4th grade. HomeBASE offers integrated programming based on modern values, teaching children to care for themselves, each other, and the world around them.  Our staff provides a safe and fun-filled environment where children can always feel like they are at home. HomeBASE provides a warm, caring environment beyond school hours where your children have the opportunity to play with friends and get homework out of the way before your family sits down to dinner.   Children can attend two to five days per week.  Programs are organized by grade level.  

Our curriculum is based on a program model that focuses on learning enhancement, health, and recreation, while also building competence and confidence in children.  HomeBASE gives all children the opportunity to form long-lasting friendships that enhance their development, growth, and self-confidence.

Highlights of Our Flexible, All-Inclusive Program:

• We will pick-up your kids at school! Transportation provided (chaperoned walk) from Lawrence, Pierce, or Devotion Schools. Coming from a different school? Let’s talk. contact Alexa Roos at aroos@ohabei.org
• Flexible schedule: Pick and choose the days and times which work for your family.
• High quality staff who take a holistic approach to understanding your child
• Innovative enrichment activities
• We will pick up your kids and take them to Ansin Religious School (ARS)! Attend HomeBASE two (2) or more days of the week and transition to ARS is included (for TOS members only).
• Vacation Camp & Brookline Early Release Day Care available

Our Mission:

HomeBASE is committed to providing enriching, educational, and recreational activities, guiding children toward positive interactions while respecting the rights and needs of each child.  Operated by an exceptionally well-trained staff, HomeBASE provides high quality care, featuring flexibility for families, and abundant choice.  Through a balanced mix of activities, HomeBASE utilizes our facility and neighborhood to their full potential.  HomeBASE supports Temple Ohabei Shalom’s philosophy of promoting lifelong learning while building and enhancing the Brookline community.

Philosophy:

Research has shown that the time between the end of the school day and the time a child goes to sleep have a significant impact on a child’s cognitive, social-emotional, and physical development.  We embrace a holistic approach to out-of-school care, providing guidance and support for each child’s individual needs during this critical time.  Children will feel supported exploring their interests in a relaxed social setting.  We encourage children to develop their sense of independence and awareness as we intentionally guide them towards growing healthy self-esteem.  

Sample Schedule

Innovative Enrichment Activities: 

Enrichment activities at HomeBASE are selected to match the interests of your child. Participants will enjoy the full benefits that our building and neighborhood have to offer, including: Cooking classes in our newly renovated kid-friendly kitchen, engineering, music, puppetry, drama, art and more!

Our Nurturing Staff:

Flexible scheduling and great programming mean nothing without quality staff. Our high quality staff understand that at the end of each day, your child’s experience at HomeBASE is directly tied to the relationships they develop both with their peers and adult mentors.  With that in mind, our staff are selected for their commitment to understanding each individual child, their passion for making a difference, and programmatic expertise.  To ensure that every child receives the attention that they deserve we employ a 10:1 ratio of children to staff.  

Integration with Ansin Religious School: We will pick up your kids and take them to Ansin Religious School (ARS).  Attend HomeBASE two (2) or more days of the week and transition to ARS is included (for TOS members only). On these days, your student will be picked up from Lawrence, Pierce, or Devotion Schools and join us for a snack before being transitioned into their ARS class.

2017-2018 HomeBASE Calendar

HomeBASE Financial Policies 2017-2018

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To request more information, contact Alexa Roos at aroos@ohabei.org