Bright Lights is a non-profit organization that takes learning beyond the classroom by providing youth with unique, motivating hands-on learning opportunities. For students who have completed K–8th grade. By expanding STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) to include the letter ‘A’ for “art and design,” we are emphasizing the important inclusion of creative thinking, collaboration, experimentation and exploration into the equation. At Bright Lights, we strive to offer hands-on STEM and STEAM opportunities in almost all of our classes and recognize the significance of preparing students for future educational opportunities and careers.
STEM + Art = STEAM
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PROGRAM FEES
Main Program Site Holmes Elementary School...........................................................5230 Sumner Street
• $270 program fee includes lunch time supervision. • Bring your own sack lunch. • See individual class descriptions for location and any additional class fees or field trip information.
Half-Day Classes........................$135 • See individual class descriptions for location and any additional class fees or field trip information.
International Classes...............$135 • International classes offer American students a unique opportunity to interact with visiting Japanese students from Senshu Matsudo University Junior High School. • Mark your calendars for Thursday, June 20, for bowling and fun at Sun Valley Lanes (321 Victory Lane) provided by our Japanese friends. Bring a sack lunch to eat at Lux before heading to the bowling alley at 12:30 PM. Bus transportation will be provided. Students must wear socks in order to bowl. Please plan to pick up your student at 3:00 PM at Sun Valley Lanes. Participants will receive an RSVP email. • Students in the International Program will receive a free Bright Lights t-shirt. • If you have questions regarding the International Program, contact Barb Highstreet, International Coordinator, at bhighstreet@brightlights.org or 402.420.1115 ext 47.
Before Care..........................$20/week Supervised Activities Supervised Activities Supervised Activities
7:30 AM–9 AM 7:30 AM–9 AM 7:30 AM–9 AM
Lunch Care...........................$15/week
Bring your own sack lunch Bring your own sack lunch Bring your own sack lunch
12 PM–1 PM 12 PM–1 PM 12 PM–1 PM
Voluntary Price Options Make a difference! The $135 program fee only covers 54% of the cost for a half-day class—it actually costs $250 to fully fund. Choosing price option A or B helps to close the gap while option C covers all the costs, including expenses such as classroom rental and supplies, technology and insurance. Standard Voluntary Price Options
Program Fee
A
East High School................................................................................. 1000 S 70th Street Gateway Mall................................................................................................. 6100 O Street Holmes Lake Park, North side covered picnic area.................... 70th and Normal Lincoln High School..................................................................................... 2229 J Street Lux Middle School..................................................................................7800 High Street Makit Takit: Lincoln’s Craft Studio........................................... 4720 Prescott Avenue Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Education Center.......................................................... 4703 N 44th Street Nebraska Innovation Studio.....................2021 Transformation Drive, Suite 1500 Southeast High School.......................................................................2930 S 37th Street Southern Heights Presbyterian Church....................................... 5750 S 40th Street Southwest High School......................................................................7001 S 14th Street The Bay Skatepark.........................................................................................2005 Y Street The Career Academy..................................................................................8800 O Street UNL City Campus, College of Engineering, Othmer Hall..........................................820 N 16th Street UNL City Campus, Nebraska Center for Materials & Nanoscience.........................855 N 16th Street UNL East Campus, Recreation and Wellnes Center................................................... 1717 N 35th Street Outdoor Adventures Center at UNL................................................930 N 14th Street
REGISTRATION • Full payment of all program and class fees is due at the time of registration unless applying for scholarship. • No refunds after May 15. • See BrightLights.org for full refund policy.
Enrollment, Medical and Behavioral Policies
Holmes only, not available at community sites. Combine morning and afternoon classes with a supervised lunch time. Must pre-register.
Community Sites
2019 registration begins March 23 online at BrightLights.org.
Holmes only, not available at community sites. Must pre-register.
June 3–7 June 24–28 July 15–19
402.420.1115
LOCATIONS
Full-Day Camps.........................$270
June 3–7 June 24–28 July 15–19
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B
C
Half-Day Class
$135
$150 $200 $250
Full-Day Camp
$270
$300
$400
• No walk-in registrations will be accepted. • Credit card payments accepted online only. No credit card payments are accepted over the phone. • Class size is limited. • Registration remains open until one week before class is scheduled. After classes are closed for registration, a $25 fee will be assessed to revise your registration. • Additional fees apply to some classes. Check the course description. • Students are expected to be safe, respectful and responsible to be successful at Bright Lights. Parents may be contacted if students are unable to follow these expectations. Teachers and staff may redirect or remove the student from an activity. If the student continues to be disruptive or inappropriate, demonstrates physical aggression or presents a flight risk, the student will be dismissed from the program for the remainder of the summer without refund. • Students must be independent in toileting. • Bright Lights makes every effort to accommodate student needs. If your child has medical, learning, physical, social, behavioral or other special needs (such as food allergy, specialized equipment, additional adult support/supervision at school, learning/social/medical/behavioral accommodations, etc.), please contact Bright Lights at least 2 weeks before the end of the school year to allow for best planning and placement of your child. • Bright Lights reserves the right to modify classes/camps if needed, and/or to cancel due to low enrollment. Enrolled students will be given the option to choose a different class/camp or receive a refund. • See BrightLights.org for full enrollment, medical and behavioral policies.
SCHOLARSHIPS
$500
Apply online at BrightLights.org by April 15. Children of Military Deployed Parents Bright Lights honors the children who have fathers or mothers currently deployed outside the U.S. Each dependent child will receive a half-price discount on one Bright Lights class. For more information, please contact Bright Lights at 402.420.1115 ext 45 prior to registering online.
YOU’RE INVITED!
Friday Open House
• Each student is eligible for ONE partial scholarship for either a full-day camp or a half-day class. Full payment must be made for any additional classes. • Applications are reviewed and awards are based on financial need on a first-come, first-served basis. You will be notified of the award amount. Your child’s spot in the camp/class is reserved during this process. • Before Care and Lunch Care costs are not eligible for scholarship.
15th Annual Bright Lights Book Fair
On the final day during the last 30 minutes of each class or day camp, parents, grandparents and friends are invited to join their student’s class or camp to share some of their Bright Lights experiences from the week.
Come see our selection at Holmes during the program weeks. Book fair profits support the Bright Lights Scholarship Fund.
Thank you to Usborne and Barnes and Noble for their support of this event.
T-Shirts
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2019
Bright Lights t-shirts are available for purchase during registration. Cost is $10 per shirt. Deadline to purchase t-shirts is May 15.
