This is a partnered post. As always, all thoughts and opinions stated in Online Summer Learning Program are my own.
The countdown to summer is on and I couldn’t be more excited. I think I look forward to the summer months just as much as my children do because it means days at the pool, late nights staying up watching movies, and just an overall theme of having fun and enjoying time with each other. And this year I am adding in an online summer learning program to keep their little brains sharp throughout the summer.
Online Summer Learning Program
I wrote about this summer learning program back in March and I was excited about it then. But as the starting date draws nearer, I’m even more excited. I’m super stoked about having an online summer learning program that my children can do from home or on the go (as long as wifi is available).
What is Brain Chase?
Brain Chase is a 5-week online summer learning program that offers structured challenges for children in 2nd – 8th grade. Each day (5 days per week) requires about an hour of online academic work in a fun animated adventure series with hidden puzzles and clues. Each day consists of reading and math. In addition to the weekly reading and math challenges, children will also participate in a weekly writing exercise that will be reviewed by a credentialed teacher. Teachers will give feedback on the writing exercise so that the child can improve and grow in their writing skills.
During the 5-week online summer learning program not only are children participating in reading, math and writing assignments, but every time they complete their daily tasks, they unlock animated webisodes that give clues to the location of a $10,000 college scholarship buried somewhere on the Earth. If the work is not completed, children will be unable to advance to unlock other clues. Not only is Brain Chase a fun online summer learning program for kids, it’s an opportunity for them to win a nice college scholarship.
Each day participants will be given the opportunity to drop a pin on an online map to guess the location of the buried treasure based on the clues received to date. The first child/family that correctly drops the pin on the correct location will be flown out to dig up the treasure and claim the prize.
As participants make their way through the course, tools will be sent to help with the process of deciphering the clues given. The photo below shows some of the items participants received last year. Packages will be sent throughout the challenge and can be shipped to alternate addresses if you plan on traveling during the course.
Research shows that children perform one to two months behind when returning to school after summer break. After all their hard work through the school year, the last thing I want for my children is to be behind when they return after their fun summer. And for less than the cost of a week at summer camp, Brain Chase provides 5 weeks worth of learning in a fun and exciting way.
This year’s Brain Chase program will officially begin at 9:00 am EST on June 22, 2015. This years challenge is to find the Sunstone of Cortes. Are you up for the challenge?
Right now you can enter to win a free complimentary Brain Chase registration valued at $199. Hurry up and get those entries in because the giveaway ends on May 20th.
Robin Rue (@massholemommy) says
That sounds like such an amazing way for kids to learn over the summer. My boys would love it.
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
Brain Chase sounds great! This is exactly the kind of thing that can keep the kids’ brains active but not feel like a torture.
Catherine S says
This looks like a great summer learning program. It would be really good for my little niece.
Pam says
This looks like a fun summer program for the kids. I like for the kids’ to do educational activities they won’t resist!
Jeanine says
This sounds so awesome. My kids will continue to learn all summer and this sounds like it would be tons of fun for them!
Angela says
I love that this captures their curiosity
Jeannette says
We can’t wait to start Brain Chase in June! It just looks like such an awesome program and my son is super excited about summer learning!
Michele says
Even of the kids ultimately get iored of this I am sure the parents will keep them going knowing there is a possible scholarship in the offering.
Demetra @SweetSavant says
This sounds like a great program. Kids ca use so much information over the Summer, this is a great way to help them retain it.
Trisha Haas says
This sounds like a great program. I’m sure it will help with keeping them from obtaining that “summer lag” too. It sounds fun and engaging too.
Marcie W. says
What an awesome giveaway! I know my kids really slack when it comes to academic activities over the summer and this program sounds like a great way to keep them learning.
Yoly says
Brain Chase sounds like a fantastic program. I’m sending this info to my sister as this is right up my niece’s alley.
Debra says
Perfect for summer and trying to keep my son in the school/learning mode . Sounds like it would keep him engaged.
Chrysa Duran says
What an amazing site for the summer! Thanks for sharing it. I’ll be sure to check it out and enter!
Michelle F. says
That looks like a fun program for kids in the summer. I love that it is structured.
Carly Brydon says
Brain Chase sounds like a great program for kids. It’s a great way to keep their mind going while school is out, that’s for sure!
Dawn says
Wow… this looks like a really great summer program for kids. It is so important for kids to study during the summer.
Rosey says
It sounds pretty intense and pretty fun too! I’ve never heard of it, but I like what I’m hearing.
Amanda says
What a great giveaway. This looks great for the summer!
Tracey says
This sounds awesome! What a great giveaway and so perfect with the school year ending in a few months.
Sabrina @ Dinner, then Dessert says
Is it wrong I want to use this for myself? Haha, what a great idea!
Elena G says
Brain Chase would be awesome for my son because he likes challenges. While helping him learn, this program would bring fun of looking for the treasure. That’s very cool!
Christie says
I had no idea they could be months behind going back to school! Sound slike a great summer program
Chrystal @ YUM eating says
That sounds like a great way to keep kiddo in fine tune over the summer. She has struggled with a few subjects. If we can’t find a class for her to take this might be an option although we fear that pc and tablet programs tend to make her more interested in play time than learning time.
Jocelyn McGaffic says
I recently started homeschooling and plan on doing some schoolwork with my son throughout the summer. This would be a great option for us!
kristi@ishouldbemoppingthefloor says
Oh wow! So cool! I’ll be looking into this more for sure! Thanks for the info!
jasmine says
Thanks for sharing! This will be great for my 10 and thirteen year old kids during their summer break, that’s ess than a month away for us 🙂
Yolanda @ Seeing It Their Way says
I wish they had this for kindergarten and 1st grade, my boys would love it! Will book mark thus for next year!
Megan @ C'mon Get Crafty says
I think that looks like a great program to keep kids learning during their school breaks!
Ashley - Embracing Homemaking says
That sounds incredibly fun!! I can’t believe I haven’t heard of it before. Thanks for sharing!
Raijean says
I need to get one for the boychild, he is all about learning so this would be perfect for him.
Jodi Kershuk says
I think this would be great for my son. He loves learning new things and this would keep him challenged for the summer.
james doyle says
Trying to win for my nephew 🙂 He’d love this!
D Schmidt says
This would be great for my Son because he loves to research things and has a very active mind.
Jolene Cox says
This would be amazing. My daughter would love this!
valerie g says
what a great program!!! i will have to look at this more for this summer.
Heather S says
I love that it’s structured and since my daughter missed a bit of school this year because of health reasons, this would be a great way for her to catch up!
Holly says
This sounds like so much fun!! My kids love challenges!!
sandra says
this would be good for both my sons
Karen says
I think this would be a good thing for my grandsonm not only to occupy his mind during summer months but also to help insure that he stays on track for 7th grade.
Marsha C says
My son has been having problems in school the last couple of years. This would be an awesome way to keep him learning over the summer and to help transition into 7th grade next year.
Jasmine R says
I’d love this for my daughter. Education is very important and it’ll be good to have something educational to help pass the summer weeks 🙂
Leela says
It sounds like a good way to keep learning.
Kim Chance says
This just looks so cool! It’s adventurous and fun but kids learn the whole time. I just love this!!
Rebecca says
My daughter struggles with them and I think this might help her keep learning through the summer
Laurie Emerson says
This is such a great option as it helps them to keep learning when they are not in school.It also does it in a fun way.
Alyssa McVey says
It can be pretty tough to keep my son entertained. He loves learning and very active. This looks like it would be a great option for him.