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Countdown to TBWA 2026 Summer of STEM

HOW IS IT ALREADY the last day of school?!?

Today is all about watching our kids grow ten feet tall (metaphorically, of course!). Data shows that 66% of parents look to summer programs as a key opportunity to build their child's confidence. In TBWA playful STEM activities, we celebrate mistakes as "data points" and failures as "first attempts in learning." When kids realize they can design a solution to a tough problem entirely on their own, their confidence skyrockets! 🚀🌟

What is one thing that made your child feel incredibly proud recently? Share your wins in the comments! 🥇

Countdown to 2026 TBWA Summer of STEM

Today, we're highlighting something incredibly close to our hearts: community and connection.

Did you know that 59% of parents say developing a sense of belonging is a top priority for their child over the summer?

In the TBWA Summer of STEM, we don’t just build projects—we build friendships. Our collaborative, team-based environment ensures that every child feels valued, included, and part of the ultimate "STEM Squad."

✨ Tag your child's favorite camp buddy in the comments below!

⚽ 7 DAYS TO GO! ⚽

We are hitting lucky number 7 on our countdown, and we like to move!
STEM camp isn't about sitting at a desk all day—it’s high energy, fast-paced, and active. America After 3PM surveys tell us that 61% of parents, look for summer programs that keep their kids physically active. From backyard engineering testing grounds to collaborative physical challenges, our Summer of STEM will keep bodies moving just as fast as brains. Get ready to burn off that endless summer energy!

Ready to try some fun STEM with your kids? Open our website's Try This! page and then be sure to bookmark it so you can find it all summer long.

www.thebrainworkoutacademy.com/trythis

What's your crew's favorite way to stay active in the summer?
Tell us! 🏄‍♀️🚴‍♂️

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🧠 8 DAYS TO GO! 🧠
Counting Down to 2026 TBWA Summer of STEM

Who says summer learning has to be boring? Let’s talk about a major summer superpower: confidence!

According to the data, 50% of parents whose kids are enrolled in summer programs feel extremely confident that their child will be fully prepared for the upcoming school year! Our STEM challenges are designed to tackle the "summer slide" by turning learning into a game. When camp wraps up, our innovators won't just be ready for the next grade—they'll be excited for it! 🎓💪

Who is ready to crush the next school year before it even starts? Let us know below! 👇

📺 9 MORE DAYS -> 2026 TBWA Summer of STEM!🔋
Are you ready to swap scrolling for creating? For Day 9 of our ultimate summer upgrade countdown, we are tackling the battle of the screens!

Two out of three parents say finding summer activities that offer less screen time is a major priority! Are you one of them?

The TBWA Summer of STEM is the perfect digital detox! We take kids off the tablet and put them directly into action—building, designing, and experimenting in real life. No chargers required, just pure imagination!

We'll be powering devices down weekly at Carolyn Sims Center in Boynton Beach, Meadow Park Elementary in Lake Worth and Fuller Center East in Boca Raton.

Drop a 🚫📱 in the comments if you're ready for a screen-free summer adventure!

🚨 WARNING: HIGH LEVELS OF EXCITEMENT DETECTED! 🚨

The 10-day countdown to the 2026 TBWA Summer of STEM officially starts right... NOW!

We are exactly ten days away from launching a summer packed with epic experiments, code-cracking, and hands-on fun. To celebrate, we’re counting down the top 10 reasons why STEM programs are the ultimate summer upgrade.

Day 10: Unleashing Our Inner Leaders! 🧠⚡
Think summer programs are just about passing the time? Think again! According to the latest America After 3PM data, 60% of parents look to summer programs to help their kids build awesome real-world superpowers like teamwork, critical thinking, and leadership.

Our Summer of STEM curriculum is specifically engineered to turn "I don't know" into "Let's build a solution!" Through wacky team challenges and creative tech builds, our campers won't just learn STEM—they'll learn how to take charge and change the world. 🛠️✨

On Saturday, May 30th from 10 AM to 2 PM we'll launch the 2026 TBWA Summer of STEM at the Fuller Center in East Boca Raton for a Summer Camp Kick Off event. Come join the fun!

Drop a 🛠️ or a 🚀 in the comments if your crew is counting down the days with us!

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Happy Mother’s Day from The Brain Workout Academy!

Here is a fun custom Wordle puzzle for all the moms who recall the 1st time your OBGYN let you hear your baby with a Fetal Doppler.

I know I cried! 🥹
Both times. 👶👶
How about you?

**Check the 1st comment for a clue - if you want one.**

Create Your Wordle Puzzle Choose a word for friends to guess, then share your own puzzle.

Recess is Just As Important as Academics in Elementary Years.

We often view elementary school recess as a simple break from academics, but those 20–30 minutes of unstructured play are some of the most productive moments of a child's day. When students are given the freedom to play without a script, they are building the foundations for lifelong success.

The Triple Threat of Play Benefits:
Physical 🏃‍♂️: Beyond burning off energy, free play develops gross motor skills, cardiovascular health, and spatial awareness. Whether it's climbing, jumping, or sprinting, kids are building stronger bodies in a way that feels like pure fun.

Social 🤝: The playground is where "soft skills" are born. Without an adult directing the action, children must learn to negotiate rules, resolve conflicts, share equipment, and collaborate on imaginative games. These are the building blocks of emotional intelligence.

Emotional ❤️: Free play acts as a natural stress-reliever. It gives children a sense of agency and autonomy, boosting their self-confidence and helping them regulate their emotions after a morning of focused desk work.

The Bottom Line: Recess isn't an "extra"—it’s a developmental necessity. When we protect free play, we are supporting the whole child.

What was your favorite playground game?

Wrapping up our 2025-2026 year this month!
Grateful to , , and all the wonderful K-5 OST site partners for partnering with us to "Build Stronger Brains through Play" in our new ELO Brain Builders series.
Looking forward to starting summer camps and scheduling more Playful STEM for next school year!

Ever seen a workout for the brain that feels like a game?

At The Brain Workout Academy, we don’t just teach STEM—we build thinkers. Our hands-on sessions are designed to be "playfully productive," turning complex concepts into interactive experiments and challenges.

While your child is busy having fun, they are secretly mastering:

🤝 Teamwork & Communication

🌱 Resilience & Decision Making

💡 Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

We're still booking for Summer Camps and now starting to schedule for Fall! Give us a shout to include your site in Palm Beach County, Broward County and Martin County, as we prepare for another season of building stronger minds through play.

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