Category Archives: Education/Enrichment

February and April Break Camp

Now Enrolling For February, April, and Summer Break! All classes will be held at the studio in Wellesley Square, next to the Boloco!

Join the staff of Wellesley Theatre Project for a three-day workshop including a master class in Auditioning, Scene Study, and Musical Theatre. Students will leave with audition techniques, an understanding of how to approach a scene, and learn a dance to a musical theatre favorite. At the conclusion of the workshop, students will present their work in a “Shareformance”.

Click Here for More Information! http://www.wellesleytheatreproject.org/february-and-april-break-camps/

February Break (February 18th – 20th) Theatre Arts Camp!
2nd –  5th Grade, 9:00 am – Noon
6th – 12th Grade, 1:00 pm – 4:00pm

April Break (April 22nd – 24th) Theatre Arts Camp!
2nd- 5th Grade, 9:00 am – Noon
6th-12th Grade, 1:00 pm – 4:00pm

Summer Farm Camp

Registration is now open for youth summer programs at Newton Community Farm.

Support your local farm, the last working farm in Newton, by registering today for one of these fun and unique summer programs. All programs spend time outdoors learning through hands on activities, about the farm and the food we produce. Fun, friendly and farm fresh snacks, what more could you want?!

For more information and to register please visit www.newtoncommunityfarm.org/education

Summer Music Camp

Plugged In’s Music That Matters Summer Camp includes band class, songwriting, recording a song for a CD, music video, workshops, offsite events, and performance opportunities. Each session ends with a benefit concert that raises money for a charitable organization chosen by the students themselves. Plugged In provides a nurturing and supportive community to which young musicians feel a sense of belonging, an opportunity to express and be acknowledged for their musical interests and a chance to use their music to help others around the world.

Session I dates: July 6-17
Session II dates: July 20-31
Hours: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm (extended hours available)
Registration ends when MTM reaches capacity (25 students per session) or on June 6th.

For more information, please email sa****@***********nd.org, call 781-956-4281 or visit http://www.pluggedinband.org/programs/summer-program/.

Youth Services Upcoming Programs

Taking Care of Ourselves and Our Teens: Reducing Stress and Enhancing Resiliency
February 3rd, February 24th, March 3rd, and March 24th, 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Newton Free Library

Back by popular demand!! This four-session wellness program for parents of adolescents developed by the world-renowned Benson-Henry Institute of Mind Body Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital teaches self-care skills to help cope with stresses of everyday life and aims to leave parents with a renewed sense of control and well-being. For all Newton residents or parents of teens attending school in Newton.

Topics will include:
* The physiology of stress and how it affects the body
* Self-care strategies to reduce stress and increase your resilience
* Relaxation techniques
* Easy ways to reduce or stop stress-inducing thoughts
* Tips for modeling these skills for your teens, help reduce their stress and build their resilience too

Must attend all four sessions. Free to attend but registration is required at newtonma.gov/youth. Space is limited.

Stressed Teen? Learn some helpful and healthy ways to relax
February 3rd, February 24th, March 3rd, and March 24th, 4:00 – 5:30 pm
Newton Free Library

Branching off the parent program will be workshops pertaining to teens and teen stressors. The four sessions will be directed to teens and will help teach them to cope with stresses of everyday life coming from school, home, social media and other pressures. It will teach teens to have a better sense of control and well-being. During the course teens will learn what stress is, how it affects the body, strategies for self-care, relaxation techniques and easy ways to reduce or stop stress-inducing thoughts.

Must attend all four sessions. Free. Space is limited. Registration is required. Visit www.newtonma.gov/youth to register.

Improving Academic Effectiveness
February 5th, 6:00-7:30 pm
Newton Free Library

Engaging Minds Learning Center (a local learning and tutoring center) has been instrumental in providing tools for students in order to help them learn effectively. The basis of this program is to teach the idea of “executive function” and the skills which it embraces. Executive functions are the essential self-regulating skills that we all use every Continue reading →

NEW: Minecraft Club at Newton Free Library, Feb. 4

The NEW Minecraft Club begins in February at the Newton Free Library! Come play Minecraft with your friends on the library’s server.

Thursday, February 4 & 18
4:00 – 5:30pm
meets in Computer Center on 2nd floor

We’ll have different challenges each week. Don’t have an account? No problem! Use one of the Library’s.

The Club will meet the first and third Thursdays of every month.
For grades 6-12. Online registration is required. Contact Liz at 617-796-1380 or by email  teens<at>newtonfreelibrary <dot> net.

Educatius International is looking for host families

Host families are asked to provide a caring environment, bedroom, and 3 balanced meals a day for an International Student while he/she attends Newton South High School. This is a wonderful opportunity to share America with someone and learn about another country as well.

Educatius offers a monthly stipend of $700.00 to help offset the cost of having an additional person in the home. For more information please contact Jo**********@*******us.org.

Helping Boomers Make the Next Move

Are you thinking about sizing down? Do you know someone who is? Making a move is more than just packing and moving boxes. It is about transition and preparation. Hear 5 industry experts share insights to make great decisions about your next move!

Topics include:

  • Financial planning – essentials for the next chapter
  • Organization and DEcluttering – a plan of attack for cleaning out the stuff
  • Staged to sell – tips for making your home a buyer’s dream
  • Strategies to maximize your profits – It’s easy but it’s not simple

Sponsored by: Janet Porcaro & Wendy Rocca, Realtors® For more information or registration call Janet @ 617-797-9497 or Wendy @ 617-504-0532

Panel Discussion in the Watertown Savings Bank Meeting Room
February 21st, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Watertown Public Library
123 Main Street, Watertown

Science/Tech/Engineering/Math: Sign up for the NewtonSTEM newsletter

NewtonSTEM.org is Newton’s clearinghouse for information relevant to building students’ interest and abilities in Science/Tech/Engineering/Math, both in and outside of school. Since 2011, NewtonSTEM has published announcements about STEM achievements, events, opportunities, and resources for Newton students, parents, and teachers. The NewtonSTEM newsletter is emailed every week or two during the school year. You can sign up here, and you can unsubscribe at any time. For more info, email in**@********em.org.

Self-Defense for Girls and Women

The R.A.D. (Rape. Aggression. Defense.) Self-Defense for Women Program, taught by the Newton Police Department, is for girls and women ages 15 years and older, that covers topics of risk awareness and risk reduction. Along with the lecture portion, the majority of time is spent learning hands on techniques. Participants work at their own pace to learn that they are capable of physically defending themselves if the situation arises. This Program is especially important for high school juniors and seniors who may be travelling abroad this summer and/or attending college in the fall.

Please contact Anne Rosenthal at ro*********@*cn.com if you have questions or you can learn more on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/NPDRAD

There is no charge for this program but registration is required to ensure your spot. Space is limited and it will fill quickly. Please click on the following link to register online:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Qh6-QCSGwWQswc3YgvCZGggu3MXmItB0bj4QWeq8WyI/viewform

March 16th, 23rd, and 30th (Participants should attend all three sessions)
5:30 to 9:30 pm

Hosted by Temple Shalom of Newton
175 Temple Street
West Newton