Category Archives: Education/Enrichment

New Preteen Wellness Group!

Safe and fun environment for students ages 9-12 to discuss any of life’s stresses or issues. It will be a four week after school psychoeducational group that will promote wellness around topics such as body image, peer pressure, self-esteem and bullying. Contact MEDA at 617-558-1881 or email in**@*****nc.org or visit the website to find out more about MEDA: www.medainc.org.

For an immediate response from MEDA please call 617-558-1881 or contact: Rachel Benson Monroe, M.A., LMHC at 617-558-1881 ext. 15 or rb******@*****nc.org.

Aspiring Teen Entrepreneurs

Do you have a high schooler who wants to start a business? Epic Solutions is offering one-week programs that expose teens to the entrepreneurial mindset and tools startups use to go from idea to venture. These theme-based, summer experiences are hosted at leading innovation hubs across Boston and run July 11th through August 19th.

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Smart Kid Looking For A Challenge?

Lumos Debate offers a 2 week summer camp where your child will learn public speaking, critical thinking, and leadership skills. Grades 6-10. This is not an academic camp, it includes debate activities and argumentation games that kids absolutely love. This month, they’re offering a $300 discount for Newton Public School students, just use the promo code “NEWTON” (code expires on May 30th). Register at lumosdebate.com or call 617-901-4564 for more info.

Newton Destination Imagination Webinar

Newton DI is thrilled to announce that they are hosting two virtual webinars to serve as introductions into the program. Both are approximately one hour long and you can attend either session. This is an opportunity for you and your family to learn more about the program and see if it is right for you!

This webinar meets 2 times:

Wed, May 18th, 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Thu, June 16th, 6:30 – 7:30 pm

Registration is required and space is limited! Please share this information to anyone that you feel would be interested.

Click HERE to register. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Teen Programs @ the Library

CodeGirl Movie Screening: Learn more about the library’s Code Newton grant program and the world of coding and app development during this special documentary screening. By 2017 the app market will be valued at $77 Billion. Over 80% of app developers are male. The Technovation Challenge aims to change that by empowering girls worldwide to develop apps for an international competition. From rural Moldova to urban Brazil to suburban Massachusetts, CodeGirl follows teams who dream of holding their own in the world’s fastest-growing industry. Unrated. Run time: 107 minutes. This is a Code Newton program. Register.  May 7th, 2:00 – 4:00 pm.

Francisco Stork, Author Event: Join us for a very special author event with Francisco X. Stork, award-winning author of the young adult book, Marcelo in the Real World. Stork will share his experience as Continue reading →

Webster Woods Spring Cleanup!

Please join the Friends of Webster Woods  for a spring sprucing-up event. Grab some gloves and help keep Webster Woods clean and beautiful! An informative nature walk will follow the cleanup. All ages are invited! Meet at 1:00 pm at the Elgin Street entrance to Webster Woods. Snacks, gloves, and trash bags will be provided.

May 21st, 1:00 – 3:00 pm

Nurturing Minds presents TED Talk Speaker, Amy Cuddy

TED Talk Speaker, Amy Cuddy will speak about Presence: Bringing your Boldest Self to your Biggest Challenges. Amy’s TED Talk on “power posing” made her the second most viewed TED speaker in the world. In her new book, Presence, Cuddy explains the science behind these and many other body-mind effects.

Thanks to Amy’s generosity, all event proceeds will go to support Nurturing Minds and the SEGA Girls School in Tanzania which provides quality education to over 200 vulnerable girls, many of whom are orphans and who would otherwise not get the chance to attend school. Get your tickets now, this event is sure to sell out! Learn more and Purchase Tickets ($30 in advance / $40 at the door): www.charityauction.bid/amycuddytalk

May 24th, 7:30 pm
The Arsenal Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal Street, Watertown

For more information on Nurturing Minds and the SEGA Girls School Please visit  www.nurturingmindsinafrica.org.