Category Archives: Summer

Youth Tennis Clinics

Looking for a Tennis program to help strengthen and refine your child’s skill? Look no further than Youth Tennis Clinics at JCC Greater Boston.  Led by JCC Tennis Director and Boston College Assistant Women’s Coach, Doug Maynard, each week-long clinic will provide instruction and play within a progressive format using red, orange, green, and yellow balls designed for different ages and abilities.

For ages 8-14. Early bird pricing ends May 1st. Non-member cost is $265.00/member cost is $225.00. For more information and to register, visit bostonjcc.org/tennisclinics or contact youthtennisclinics@jccgb.org.

Weekly sessions run Monday-Friday from June 21st – August 27th, 8:00 am – 12:45 pm (depending on age).

333 Nahanton Street, Newton

Summer Camp at the John M Barry Boys & Girls Club

This summer the John M Barry Boys & Girls Club of Newton will feature endless age-appropriate activities that include a summer full of Fine Arts, Coding, and Animation. Programs will capture your camper’s imagination and teach new skills throughout the summer.

The Club will also have great outdoor opportunities like Archery, Athletics or even testing solar energy devices that will help campers build friendships and engage in the different possibilities that the Camp has to offer in a safe, healthy and positive environment. Come and enjoy the fun! Register Today! https://www.newtonbgc.com/summercamp2021.

Summer program options for your middle or high school student

For guidance on finding the right summer program for your middle or high school student, visit TeenSummerExpos.com

You’ll find a curated group of top summer opportunities listed by the child’s interests as well as virtual programs that kids can do during the school year. You can also get free personal guidance by phone to help you choose.

New Summer Sports Offerings from NCE

NCE is excited to offer expanded in-person summer sport camp opportunities for middle schoolers and rising high schoolers! Space is limited and scholarships are available!

Some of the expanded offerings include Flag Football, All Sports, Cross-Country Running and Swimming Clinics as well as their traditional offerings of:
Archery
Baseball
Basketball
Dance
Field Hockey
Lacrosse
Parkour
Softball
Tennis
Volleyball
Pre-season clinics for Field Hockey and Soccer

Check out the NCE 2021 Summer Catalogue for more information.

What’s Happening at the West Suburban YMCA

Thinking about joining the Y?
Spin & Win! Now is a great time to join the Y! During the month of March, prospective members can spin a wheel and receive a prize. Prizes include 5% off three months of membership, a complimentary massage, and many other prize options. Visit https://www.wsymca.org/join-the-y/membership-promotion to learn more.

Learn about Overnight Camp!
This summer is a great time to send your kids to the Y’s overnight camp, Camp Frank A. Day in East Brookfield, MA. At overnight camp, kids learn how to be more independent while also forming strong bonds and friendships. Adventure awaits! The Y is now offering Mini Camp sessions where freshmen campers between the ages of 7-10 can try out the overnight camp experience for just a week at a time rather than committing to the full three week session.

Refer a new camper to Camp Frank A. Day and you’ll each receive $200 off your camp fees. Referring two friends? You’ll get $400 off camp fees! Learn more about the Y’s summer camps at https://www.wsymca.org/camps

Register for Late Spring Programs
Session runs April 26th – June 20th . The Y remains committed to helping you and your family stay active, engaged, and safe. Stay active as a family by signing up for swimming, sports, music, and fitness programs! The Y also offers the option to “Create A Class,” where participants can form a group, such as a family, bubble, or cohort, to create their own custom class, including sports, aquatics, and fitness. Visit the Y’s website for more details and to view a full catalog of offerings at https://www.wsymca.org/find-a-program

Current Hours of Operation
Monday – Thursday, 5:30 am – 9:00 pm
Friday, 5:30 am – 8:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday, 7:00 am – 4:00 pm

Financial Assistance is always available for Y Memberships and Programs
The West Suburban YMCA is a non-profit charitable organization and it is their mission to never turn anyone away due to an inability to pay. Please contact our Membership Department at 617-244-6050 ext. 3653 for financial assistance with membership or program participation.

Safety Protocols and Procedures
The West Suburban YMCA is operating in accordance with all guidelines and recommendations outlined by the CDC, the state of Massachusetts, and local health authorities. Visit the Y’s reopening guide for more about the West Suburban YMCA’s new protocols.

Hospitality Homes 2021 Falmouth Road Race

Searching for people who have a passion for running and a commitment to supporting the Hospitality Homes mission. Hospitality Homes provides free (no cost) and low cost short-term housing in volunteer host homes and donated apartments for families and friends of patients seeking care at Boston-area health care organizations.

All funds raised will benefit the Hospitality Homes program. Runners will receive a guaranteed invitational entry bib & will be required to raise a minimum of $2,500.

Potential Race Scenarios:
– An in-person event (with a potentially reduced field size) – August 15th
– A hybrid event (virtual At-Home Edition and in-person with a reduced field size)
– A virtual At-Home Edition (fully virtual)

To learn more and join the team please email Jodi Riseberg, JRiseberg@hosp.org.

What’s Happening at the West Suburban YMCA

Become a Member of the Y!
Join (or rejoin) the West Suburban YMCA during the month of February and if you keep an active membership for 3 consecutive months they’ll give you your fourth month free!

Coming from another gym? Bring your old membership card and get 10% off your West Suburban YMCA membership for one year. For more information on these promotions, contact the Welcome Center at 617-244-6050 ext. 0.

Black History Month: We Wear Black
Join the Y as we all celebrate Black History Month. Staff, members, and community are invited to take part in the “We Wear Black” initiative every Friday throughout February. We Wear Black to bring awareness to Black contributions to our society, celebrate Black excellence, and raise awareness of systemic racism and oppression. Stop by the Y’s Welcome Center on Fridays to get a We Wear Black logo sticker to show your support!

YBA: Youth Basketball Association
Early Spring League: February 27th - April 11th
Early Spring YBA Season begins this month! YBA is fun, coed basketball league for kids age 4-12. Y leagues offer children a safe and positive environment, supportive coaches, and new friendships while they learn and improve their skills.

YBA will be taking all COVID precautions, including transition buffers in between sessions, teams of 10 players, only one parent/guardian allowed to spectate while remaining physically distanced in the indoor track, and a mask requirement. Learn more: https://wsymca.org/sports

Register Now for Summer Camp!
In 2020, the Y operated a fun and safe summer for hundreds of campers! In 2021, the Y plans to operate similarly with 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: Continue reading →

Special needs summer horseback riding programs

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

Learn about teen Summer enrichment

For guidance on finding meaningful teen enrichment go to TeenSummerExpos.com.

See top quality summer opportunities listed by the child’s interests. There’s also a page for free or inexpensive, virtual programs that teens can do now during the school year. See virtual programs.

The website is updated daily as programs are added to their offerings.

Stand Strong, Stand Tall (TM) – Back to School Edition!

Artemis Girls – Stand Strong, Stand Tall (TM) – Back to School Edition!

This online “Back to School” edition is based on the popular Girls Empowerment Program for middle school girls!  This special Back to School Edition of Artemis Girls will prepare girls for the upcoming school year which will surely look and feel different for so many. It will be more important than ever to build strength, stamina and self-confidence in order to navigate the challenges this school year will bring. This innovative program helps girls to seek their own true voice with yoga, mindfulness, breath work, creative expression and self-reflection.

For girls grades 5 to 8 (approx ages 10 to 14), the program will be held online via Zoom. Please register by August 28th so that they know you are interested. This class requires a minimum of 8 students to be held. This program will be led by Tracy Affonso, an experienced school educator and youth yoga and mindfulness instructor.

Register at https://bit.ly/artemis-girls-back-2-school

Questions? Reach out to Liz Padula at liz@artemisyoga.com

August 31st –  September 4th, 4:00 – 5:15 pm
Registration Fee: $85

At its core, Artemis Girls Stand Strong, Stand Tall (TM) creates a safe space for girls to build strength of body, mind and spirit Continue reading →