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April Vacation is almost here!

April vacation week is coming April 20th – 25th. The Boys & Girls club will be open from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm for their vacation program including lots of fun activities, field trips and in-house entertainment. For more information check out the brochure:
http://www.newtonbgc.com/2015-April-Vacation-Program.php

Also, The Boys & Girls Club is committed to helping all children have a quality summer camp experience regardless of your families financial situation. Scholarships are available on a limited basis. Please contact Les at lw******@*******gc.com for more information.

Summer Camp will begin on June 29th! You can register online or download an application for printing by clicking here: http://www.newtonbgc.com/summer-camp.php.

New This Year – Cove Theme Days ! Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays camp will meet at The Boys & Girls Club and then travel by bus as a group to the Cove in Auburndale. Each week will highlight a new theme. Campers will participate in special group activities, arts & crafts, sports and science. Breaks for food, hydration, and relaxation are evenly spaced throughout. Camp Goes Swimming Every Day!

NSELL: Registration for T-Ball and Farm is Still Open!

Registration is still open for Newton SouthEast Little League’s Spring 2015 season for the T-ball (kindergarten and younger) and Farm (1st and 2nd Grade) divisions. T-Ball is an introduction to baseball for young players in Kindergarten or entering Kindergarten in the fall of 2015. Farm Division is a noncompetitive program geared toward instruction and fun. NSELL is open to any player who attends any school in the district* (even if they reside in a different district).

* Note: players who reside within or attend private or public schools within the public school district boundaries of Memorial-Spaulding, Mason-Rice, Bowen, Angier, Countryside and Zervas.

Don’t delay and register today! Please visit the NSELL website for additional details about the programs or click HERE to register. If you have any questions or comments, please use the online feedback form to send them to the league.

Performing Arts for Teens

Is your teen interested in theater? Do he/she care about the environment ?

During the 4 days of April Vacation, teens will write and perform a play about taking care of the environment. They’ll have the opportunity to participate in the creation of a play that they will perform at the end of the week for families and friends.

….Bring along any wild and crazy ideas! All aspects of theater-making will be available to explore, such as making costumes and sets using recycled materials

April 21st-24th, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
The New Art Center, Newtonville, Ma.
Facilitated by Karen Bray, MSPT, MFA, Theater Artist, New Art Center Faculty

Nature Spotters

Spend select Saturdays exploring the river, searching for bugs, learning about local habitats and discovering nature. Nature Spotters will take part in fun-filled activities including trail walks, nature games, crafts, stories, and much more. For Grades K-5, $12.00 per class.

March 21st, 2:00-3:15 pm – Animal Tracking
April 25th, 2:00-3:15 pm – From Seed to Seedling

For more information about Nature Spotters call Newton Parks and Recreation at 617-796-1525.

Outdoor Adventure Summer Program 2015

The Outdoor Adventure Summer Program at Nahanton Park still has space available to those who are still looking for summer camp programs! Outdoor Adventure offers 2nd-6th graders a two-week outdoor environmental awareness experience. Come spend time discovering the natural world, making new friends, fishing, canoeing, and playing fun games.

Monday-Friday: 9:00 am-1:00 pm, extended day available until 3:00 pm
Session 1: June 29-July 10 (no camp July 3)
Session 2: July 13- July 24
Session 3: July 27- Aug. 7
Session 3.5 (grades 4-6 only): Aug. 10-14

For more information check the Newton Parks and Recreation Website at newtonma.gov/gov/parks/camps/ and register at activityreg.com

Super Saturdays

Need a night out without the kids? Bring your children (grades K-5) to Newton Lower Falls Community center for a fun, supervised Saturday night program from 6:00-9:00 pm. Newton Parks and Rec will provide a popcorn/pretzel snack and entertain your children with games, crafts, and movies.

Super Saturdays is typically offered on the second Saturday of the month during the school year and will occur on the following dates: March 14, April 11th, May 9th, and June 13th.
$15.00 for individual registration and $25.00 for family. Register online to reserve your spot today at activityreg.com (Click on Recreation Programs and Activities, then scroll down to Super Saturdays) or just show up!

Party for a Purpose!

Help Keep Kids Safe! Support the Child Assault Prevention Program (CAP)

Please come to a fun filled evening to raise money and awareness for our children and community. Since 1991, CAP has been dedicated to building a community where children are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by taught skills, and protected by caring, supportive adults.

For tickets or to make a donation please visit: www.capfundraiser2015.eventbrite.com
If you have any questions please contact Dan Demeo at 617-650-2864 or da******@***ax.net.

April 11th, 8:00 pm – 12:00pm
Social Restaurant, 320 Washington Street, Newton

On-line auction

The Zervas School online auction is OPEN! Hundreds of fantastic auction items are being offered for a great cause, and only a small portion are limited to the Zervas community. Check out the Bidding for Good  site and bid early and often; new items will be added daily. Don’t miss out on access to camps, fabulous restaurants, fun for the kids, professional services and more!

The auction closes Thursday, March 19th at 10:00 pm.

Newton Youth Players has openings

There are still some openings for kids in grades 1 – 6 in the Newton Youth Players adapted summer production of the all-time favorite hit Oklahoma! with music and Lyrics by Richard Rogers and Oscar Hammerstein II.

Young actors will work with specialists in drama, music, scenery design and choreography, culminating in a wonderful musical production. Set on a radiant summer morning in Indian Territory during the 19th century, Oklahoma! tells the love story of Laurey and Curly, touching on the conflicting interests between the cattlemen and the farmers of the wild west.

June 29th – July 17th, 9:00 am – Noon
Newton City Hall

Need a full day of summer activity? Add the Summer Visual Arts Program from 1:00 – 3:00 pm. An stimulating afternoon of visual arts taught by Suzanne Archibald. Call 617-796-1540 for more information.