Lovelane is excited to offer morning Horsemanship Workshops and afternoon weekly Unmounted Horsemanship Programs this summer, including Barn Buddies, the Carrot Club, and Private Sessions.
For more information and to sign up, please explore the website lovelane.org/summer and reach out to the Summer Programs Coordinator, Jennie Cooke at jennie@lovelane.org or 781-259-1177 x23.
See the flyer here: Lovelane
Be Ahead of the Game is offering new small, indoor basketball and soccer clinics for kids aged 4-7 years old.
They also have time slots available for people to form their own pod/groups and have BAOTG run sports in a more private manner for kids aged 4-11 years old.
To create your own small sports group/private sports training, please visit https://www.beaheadofthegame.com/news_article/show/1138700
Winter Programming
Don’t miss the start of the Winter Program Part 2 at the John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club of Newton next week. The program features an all new set of opportunities for young people in the areas of Athletics, The Arts, STEM, and Leadership at rates that are affordable to all.
Most programs meet once per week and run February through the end of March. They follow the strictest Covid-19 health protocols so members can have fun in a safe environment. Groups size is guaranteed to be 10 or fewer with dedicated workspaces for each student. Register Today
February Vacation 3 Day Experience
Get your kids out of the house and into something new during the February Vacation break. Carefully chosen socially distant activities will get your child engaged and exercising in a small cohort of their peers. Sign up for this three day oasis featuring all the fun of summer camp day in the middle of the winter!
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The All-Skills + Tryout Prep volleyball clinics will offer skill acquisition and improvement through drills and game-play with continual feedback and instruction from the coaching staff. Skills covered include attacking, blocking, serving, passing, setting, defense, transition, and tryout tips.
The grade 6-8 group will focus on building strong fundamentals and building confidence in 2v2, 4v4, and 6v6 situations and the grade 9-12 group will be geared toward players looking to tune up and advance their skills ahead of high school team tryouts.
The coaching staff provides instruction, feedback, and direction in a positive, safe, and supportive environment. Covid safety is the priority, please see additional info at the bottom of this page.
For more information and to sign up visit Clinics
February 15th – 18th, 3:00 – 5:30 pm
Boston Sports Club Complex, 140 Great Plain Ave, Wellesley
At Newton Girls Softball girls of all experience levels learn about and play softball together while forging friendships and fostering fun.
Register soon (by January 31st to save $15.00) for Newton Girls Softball, a recreational league for Newton girls in grades K-7. For information visit www.newtongirlssoftball.org.
NGS welcomes players of all skill levels and will provide your daughter with an experience that promotes positive self-esteem, team spirit, and individual growth through personal achievement and as a team member. Register her now, you’ll be glad you did!
2021 Registration Dates:
January 31st: Deadline to register without paying a late fee.
February 28th: Deadline to register with guaranteed placement and pair-me-with rights. $15 late fee will be applied.
February 28th: Last day to withdraw and receive a full refund.
March 1st – April 15th: Still accepting registrations. Player is placed on the wait list, no pair-me-with rights, and a $15 late fee. Openings filled on a first come, first served basis
Participate in the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
This year, the Y’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service is going virtual. The West Suburban YMCA is putting together care packages of succulents, a handmade card or bookmark, and a puzzle book with a pencil, eraser, and sharpener for the clients of Newton At Home, which includes senior citizens in the community that may be isolated at home due to COVID. You can help by sponsoring care packages or creating cards or bookmarks. Learn more and get involved at https://www.wsymca.org/events/mlk-day-service-event-0
Summer Camp Registration Opens on January 11th
In 2020, the Y operated a fun and safe summer for hundreds of campers! In 2021, the Y plans to operate similarly with all COVID safety procedures in place. The Y offers two day camps, Camp Pikati on-site at the Y and Camp Chickami in Wayland, as well as one overnight camp, Camp Frank A. Day, in East Brookfield. Learn more at https://www.wsymca.org/camps
Registration is still open for Winter Programs
2020 was a challenging year that required families to break from their typical routines and adapt to new ways of doing things. Since July of 2020, the Y has been adapting as well. The Y remains committed to helping you and your family stay active, engaged, and above all, safe. The Y’s 6-week Winter Program Session will run from January 4th-February 14th and there is still time to register for these programs. Stay active as a family by signing up for swimming, sports, music, and fitness programs!
Upcoming Virtual Camp Info Sessions
Questions about camp? Sign up for a Virtual Camp Info Session. Meet staff and learn more Continue reading
December 2020 Winter Vacation Programs – December 28th – December 31st
Give your kids something to look forward to – no screens attached! Sign up for one of the Y’s school vacation programs for an active week of socially distanced games, sports, crafts, swim, and more! Learn more and download a registration form at www.wsymca.org/childcare/school-vacation-programs.
Winter Programs: January 4th – February 14th Registration is open!
2020 was a challenging year that required families to break from their typical routines and adapt to new ways of doing things. Since July of 2020, the Y has been adapting as well. The Y remains committed to helping you and your family stay active, engaged, and above all, safe. Stay active as a family by signing up for swimming, sports, music, and fitness programs! Register today: https://www.wsymca.org/find-a-program
Create A Class – Put together the roster, and the Y will run the program!
Stay involved in your favorite activities AND keep within your bubble or cohort! The Y has introduced the option to form your own group of participants to create a class. Whether it’s your school cohort, a family bubble, or a neighbor group, the Y will work with you to set up a day and time for your group and the program of your choosing.
Most Y programs can be adapted to Create A Class. Everything from toddler tumbling to teen basketball, youth swim lessons to yoga, and everything in between! Classes can take place indoors, outdoors, or virtually.
West Suburban YMCA programs have been adapted to operate in accordance with all safety protocols and sector-specific guidelines outlined by the CDC, the state of Massachusetts, and local health authorities. If you have questions about a specific program or class, please visit the Y’s website for more information and registration.
Family Swim during December School Vacation Week
Have the pool to yourself with family swim! 30-minute reservation slots are available in the Y’s small pool. Family swim is limited to ONE family/household with a maximum of six family members. Additional family swim times available during winter vacation week! Make a reservation and learn more: https://www.wsymca.org/schedules-events/pool-schedule
YMCA Summer Camp Registration opens January 11th
In 2020, the West Suburban YMCA operated a safe, successful, and fun camp season for hundreds of children at YMCA Camp Pikati and YMCA Camp Chickami. Registration for day camp and overnight camp (YMCA Camp Frank A. Day) opens on January 11th. Day Camp deposit(s) are fully refundable until April 1, 2021, so families can maintain flexibility when making summer plans. Learn more at www.wsymca.org/camps.
Financial Assistance is always available for Y Memberships and Programs
The West Suburban YMCA is a non-profit charitable organization whose mission is to never turn anyone away due to an inability to pay. Please contact the Membership Department at 617-244-6050 ext. 3653 for financial assistance with membership or program participation.
Try a dance class for free this January at All That Jazz Dance Studio! It’s not too late to join their amazing dance family. ATJ has limited room left in several in-person dance classes, as well as unlimited room in the virtual dance classes!
Please contact fellow Newton parent, Miss Deb Vogel, at missdeb@allthatjazznewton.com or call 617-641-0784.
Sign up here for a FREE trial class! https://www.allthatjazznewton.com/free/
This Winter Boston Athletic Training has a number of small group training programs taking place at the Hyde Center in Newton. They have professional trainers working with all age groups focusing on basketball skills training and speed based programs. They also offer 1-1 training in everything from speed and strength training to basketball and football skills training.
They’re taking strict covid precautions including temp checks, exterior doors kept open, a 5000 sq. ft. air purifier, masks and limited participants in each group. Click on the links below to read more about each program!
Youth Program info Click here!
HS Program info Click here to read more!
Drop-in Schedule Check out the drop in options!
Private Training Check out 1-1 schedule here!
For information, pllesa email info@bostonathletictraining.com or call 857-313-8442.
Newton Girls Lacrosse (NGL) is dedicated to providing Newton girls and their families a community based developmental lacrosse program. This year they’ll celebrate our 20th season!
NGL is the only Newton girls lacrosse program with opportunities for all Newton girls in grades 1-8 to play lacrosse. The league encourages girls at all ages, regardless of experience, to join the program and learn lacrosse while meeting new friends, being active and competing.
The program delivers a fun, safe and inclusive youth sport environment. Please visit the website at newtongirlslacrosse.com to register. Continue reading