Overview & Schedule

During this introductory week of Junior Lifeguard Academy, swimmers will learn about aquatic safety, teamwork, leadership, and basic lifeguard rescue techniques. Swimmers will participate in physical conditioning, environmental awareness, rescue techniques, and an introduction to first aid and CPR. All activities will take place in the pool facility with lifeguard supervision at all times. Participants should be strong swimmers. 

Coach Alma Ranous, Head Lifeguard, East Campus

TO ENSURE SAFETY: Please note that this is a 7-foot deep, competition pool. There is no "shallow end." Swimming 25 yards, swimming freestyle with side breathing, unassisted, without stopping or touching the wall, is required. A swimming evaluation will be conducted on the first day of the program.

8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Tuition: $425

The Belldegrun Center for Innovative Leadership prepares community members to engage with real world challenges and explore solutions within and beyond the classroom. Summer at Brentwood offers an ideal opportunity for students to dive into an area of interest and make a difference.

Brentwood School is teaming up with GoBabyGo! and with local hospitals, to customize battery-powered ride-on cars for children with limited mobility. Building collaboration, communication, and critical thinking skills, Middle schoolers will study engineering and work together to design, build, and tailor vehicles for the specific needs of each child. At the end of the week, the children will receive their customized cars and zip around in new and exciting ways.

8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Tuition: $950

Our two-week musical theater camp is the ultimate summer adventure for young performers. Imagine singing, dancing and acting your heart out, all while rehearsing for a dynamic and exciting musical production. Each day is filled with engaging exercises, games, and rehearsals led by our Middle School performing arts teachers. Not only will you improve your singing, dancing, and acting skills, but you'll also learn about teamwork and creativity. And the best part, you'll get to showcase your talents in a final workshop performance inspired by the 80s classic film Goonies, open to family and friends. So, come and join the fun, make new friends, and create unforgettable memories at our Middle School Musical Theater Camp! 

Instructors: Nora Francis, Brentwood Middle School Dance & Bob Kundrat Brentwood Middle School Public Speaking and Theater

8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Tuition: $425

This program exposes students to various populations in the Los Angeles area. The work is all very hands-on and active and will whet students' appetites and inspire them to serve the greater community for the rest of their lives. The camp takes place each day from 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Students will participate in a variety of on- and off-campus service activities. They will meet daily at Brentwood School to work with off-campus organizations and will walk a short distance to the West Los Angeles VA Heroes Garden. Students should bring a sack lunch daily.

Instructor: Dr. Susie Lyons, Director of Middle School Service Learning and Veteran Education, Brentwood School

8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. daily
Tuition: $950

Are you looking to participate in the exciting world of Model United Nations (MUN) next year? Or, are you wondering what Model UN is? MUN is an amazing extracurricular activity that will teach you about the world, develop new interpersonal skills, and connect you with amazing people from all walks of life. You will learn to research, speak publicly, think critically, and develop leadership skills. MUN is a simulation of United Nations procedures, and students in the two-week course will learn to role-play as UN delegates and engage in negotiations, discussions, and lively debates—the cornerstones of UN activity. 

In its first year, the Brentwood Middle School Model United Nations Delegation was victorious at conferences at Michigan State University, USC, and Stuyvesant High School in New York City, and this year they have exceeded expectations, winning awards at Horace Mann, The Ursuline School, and Boston University Academy. Along the way, they learned about current events, international relations, diplomacy and the United Nations agenda. Along with knowledge of the world we live in, MUN students develop skills in public speaking, persuasion, research, negotiation, and critical thinking. 

Instructor: Robert Adanto, Brentwood Middle School Public Speaking & Debate/Advisor, Brentwood Middle School and Upper School Model United Nations Delegations