Afterschool Enrichment Programs That Kids and Parents Love
Hands-on STEM adventures, escape rooms, and whodunnit mysteries – trusted by districts nationwide and designed to run seamlessly with your existing afterschool programs.
No prep. No tech headaches. We bring our staff or train yours.
Who This is For / Not For
- Designed For:
- Public, charter, and private schools
- District-run or partner-run afterschool programs
- Grades K-6 (K-8 by request)
- Enrichment-focused (not childcare)
- Not a Fit If:
- You’re looking for daily childcare coverage
- you need drop-in supervision only
- You’re serving primarily Pre-K
What Students Actually Do
Brain Chase is perfect for teams of 6-15 students. Ideally, teams are arranged into grades 1-2, 3-5, and 6-8. It runs after school for 6-12 weeks, or whenever you typically run your enrichment programs.
The Escape Rooms are displayed on a large monitor or projector. Each week follows a different theme (i.e., science, history, or art), and students race together to find clues, crack codes, and solve each mystery.
Along the way, students complete physical challenges, games, and activities to earn hints, unlock clues, and advance through the adventure.
Students aren’t just racing against the clock, they’re competing against other teams! Brain Chase tracks each completion time and aggregates them on the Leaderboard for some friendly competition.
Sample Program Schedule:
| Day | Time | Program | Themes Include: | Physical Challenges / Games Include: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Sept 9 | 3:30 – 4:30pm | The Tomb of Nefertari | history, geography, physics | mummy wrap relay |
| Mon, Sept 16 | 3:30 – 4:30pm | Escape from the Louvre | paintings, sculpture, Louvre collections | speed sketching |
| Mon, Sept 23 | 3:30 – 4:30pm | Escape from the Smithsonian | geology, natural history, online experiments | fossil hunt race |
| Mon, Sept 30 | 3:30 – 4:30pm | The Ivory Queen | chess, piece movement, historic games | chess piece tag |
| Mon, Oct 7 | 3:30 – 4:30pm | The Megalodon’s Tooth | ocean life and ecosystems | sharks & minnows |
| Mon, Oct 14 | 3:30 – 4:30pm | Lost in the Library | classic literature | “word-at-a-time story” clapping game |
| Mon, Oct 21 | 3:30 – 4:30pm | The Quill of Beethoven | classical music, composers, parts of an orchestra | Beethoven’s musical chairs |
| Mon, Oct 28 | 3:30 – 4:30pm | The Skeleton Key of Houdini | magic, international coins, Halloween | monster mash freeze dance |
| Mon, Nov 4 | 3:30 – 4:30pm | Escape from Mt. Everest | geography, science, orienteering | mountain climbers |
| Mon, Nov 11 | 3:30 – 4:30pm | The Plymouth Cornucopia | history, Thanksgiving | turkey trot relay |
We Make it Simple:
Brain Chase provides insurance, fingerprinted instructors, the Escape Room programming, and the patented school vs. school technology. Pricing is competitive with other afterschool programs.
Join the Adventure:
Programs are currently operating in districts across California, Colorado, Illinois, Texas, and Washington. Will your district be next?
Get Escape Room Access (use your own instructors):
Start an Escape Room Program (Brain Chase provides instructors):
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