Boosting After-School Engagement: How BAM! Drove Participation with Unruly Splats
Empowering students through movement-based STEM, math, and music, BAM! and Unruly Splats transformed after-school engagement with hands-on, active learning.
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Over 1,000,000 stomps recorded since launch
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Strong Educator Satisfaction: 8.5/10 satisfaction rating, with resources found easy to use.
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Highly Recommended: 8/10 average likelihood of recommendation by educators.
Executive Summary
Brains & Motion Education (BAM!) partnered with Unruly Studios to boost after-school engagement through movement-based STEM, math, and music activities. With Unruly Splats, BAM! introduced a dynamic way for students to build confidence, collaborate, and develop computational thinking—all while having fun. The result? Higher participation, increased learning opportunities, and a more inclusive approach to math, STEM, and music education.
"At BAM!, we believe that engaging after-school programs should inspire learning through movement, creativity, and play. With Unruly Splats, we've seen firsthand how interactive, movement-based STEM and music activities spark joy in students while building essential skills. This partnership increased student participation and sparked greater interest from districts looking to expand these offerings for their students. By combining fun and learning, we've empowered students to collaborate, problem-solve, and gain confidence—all while having a blast!" — Bart Epstein, CEO
About the Customer
Brains & Motion Education (BAM!) is a nationally recognized STEAM and sports education leader, serving over 100,000 students in 1,100 schools nationwide. BAM! delivers expertly crafted programs for grades K-8, including summer camps, before-and-after-school programs, and guided recess.
The Challenge
BAM! sought a solution to increase student participation by:
- Staying Competitive as Math Becomes a Must-Have: Meeting growing demand for math enrichment in after-school programs.
- Offering Students engaging STEM Enrichment: Providing hands-on, creative STEM experiences that captivate students' interest.
- Providing Comprehensive, Unique Course Options Within Budget: We offer diverse, ready-to-use STEM activities that deliver substantial content while remaining affordable.
The Solution
BAM! partnered with Unruly Studios to introduce Unruly Splats: interactive floor tiles that combine movement, coding, math, and music-based games. Unruly Splats allowed BAM! to:
- Boost Math Engagement to Meet Growing Demand: With math enrichment becoming a must-have in after-school programs, BAM! Needed a solution that would make math interactive and fun. Unruly Splats helped students build confidence in math through active, movement-based games—turning practice into play and increasing student participation.
- Deliver Ready-to-Use STEM & Music Programs with Minimal Training: Running engaging STEM programs often requires specialized training, but BAM! needed a turnkey solution that any instructor could facilitate. Unruly Splats provided plug-and-play lessons, short training videos, step-by-step guidance, and just-in-time support, ensuring BAM! staff could lead high-quality STEM and music activities with ease.
- Maximize Variety & Budget Efficiency with a Single Vendor: Instead of juggling multiple vendors for different subjects, BAM! consolidated coding, math, and music into one flexible tool. With over 130 hours of activities across 10 courses, BAM! expanded its program offerings while reducing administrative overhead and training costs.
The Results
- Participation Growth: Over 1,000,000 stomps recorded since launch—equivalent to walking from Los Angeles to Las Vegas!
- Skill Development: Enhanced computational thinking, math fluency, creativity, and teamwork skills.
- Strong Educator Satisfaction: 8.5/10 satisfaction rating, with resources found easy to use.
- Highly Recommended: 8/10 average likelihood of recommendation by educators.
"Unruly Splats have been a complete game-changer. Our students master math, ELA, and even music concepts while jumping around and laughing. They hardly realize they're learning, but their progress speaks for itself!" — Brains & Motion Education Program Coordinator
Ready to energize your after-school program?
BAM! and Unruly Splats have proven that combining movement, STEM, and music creates a lasting impact on student participation and development.
Contact us today to explore how Unruly Splats can transform your after-school program:
Reference calls are available with BAM! Leadership upon request.
