Are you considering overnight summer camp for your child? Northcountry Camps, family owned for ~100 years, located in the Adirondacks is holding an open house. Come meet the directors of Lincoln and Whippoorwhill and watch their slide show presentation.
For more details, please visit www.northcountrycamps.com or contact Phoebe Olhava at polhava@gmail.com
November 8th, 3:00 pm
It’s not too early to start thinking about camps! Registration will be here before you know it so why not get a head start? Join Campseekers on November 3rd at the Wellesley College Club to hear from a panel of camp directors and parents on what makes a great camp experience.
You’ll explore topics like:
Directors from local camps including Linx and Explo will be a part of this discussion.
This program is free and open to the public but seating is limited and you must be registered to attend. (There will be some great camp giveaways for those who attend.)
Visit www.campseekers.com for more information.
Partners for this event include: LINX Camps, Tocomail and EXPLO
The Boys & Girls Club of Newton still has space available in all summer camp sessions and financial aid is available for those who qualify.
Visit the Club (675 Watertown St.) or register on the Club’s website.
You can also fill out an online financial aid application and a member of the Club’s staff will contact you for a confidential conversation.
There will be an Introductory Parent’s Meeting on Tuesday, June 23, at 6:00 PM in the Learning Center. There are many new things happening this year such as STEM activities twice a week, new field trips and new exciting activities. Join us next week to find out more details like our new themes and to meet this years camp staff.
Teens can explore cross-cultural communication, digital and oral storytelling, and recording equipment at the Newton Free Library this summer.
No Person is a Single Story, July 14, 7:00 pm
Cultural competency trainer and author Marilyn Gardner presents personal stories to illustrate cross-cultural communication. Teens and adults welcome.
Storytelling Workshops, Tuesdays (7/28, 8/4, 8/11), 7:00pm
Learn about the art of storytelling! Learn how to use recording equipment. Develop and practice your story in preparation for Story Slam on August 25.
Story Slam! August 25, 7:00pm
Teens present their stories before a live, friendly audience. Refreshments provided.
The program builds on STEAM initiatives and Summer Reading themes (Unmask and Every Hero Has a Story). More info is available from Liz Rowland, teens@newtonfreelibrary.net
The New Art Center is accepting registration for summer classes: drawing, painting (watercolors, oil, acrylics), ceramics, and much more!
Visit the NAC website for details, schedules, and registration.
The Newton Farmers’ Markets are opening soon in two locations and now accept SNAP and EBT cards!
West Newton – Elm Street
Saturdays — starts June 20
10am to 2pm
Cold Spring Park, 1200 Beacon Street
Tuesdays — starts June 30
1:30pm to 6:00pm
SNAP(Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and EBT cards are accepted at both Newton Farmer Markets. Thanks to a generous donation from the Newton Center Whole Foods, SNAP dollars spent at the Farmers Market will be matched up to $25 per visit, enabling SNAP users will be able to double their buying power at both Newton Farmers Markets from $25 to $50.
Stop by the Newton Free Library to celebrate the beginning of summer with ice cream provided by J.P. Lick. While you’re here, pick up information on the Teen Summer Reading program (grades 6-12).
Teen Summer Reading Ice Cream Party Kick-Off
Friday, June 26, 7:00 pm
Newton Free Library, Druker Auditorium
Get involved as we explore the theme, “Unmask” with programs and prizes throughout the summer.
Use our online reading log to keep track of your time spent reading and to submit book reviews in order to win gift certificates, movie tickets, books, and more. More info at the library website.
Beyond Horizons visual arts program for children in Grades 2 – 6 runs from June 29 – July 17.
1:00 – 3:00pm
Franklin Elementary School, 125 Derby St.
Cost: $350
Beyond Horizons can be combined with the Newton Youth Players morning theatre program of “Oklahoma,” for a full day of creativity and enrichment.
The focus this summer is on creativity and spontaneity, and learning to connect with art history while building confidence and trust through group projects as well as individual endeavors.
For more information, visit the Newton Cultural Council/Arts in the Park website or call 617-796-1540.
Come to the Mayor’s Summer Reading Challenge Kick-Off event or check out the attached flyer to learn about the challenge. Kids can begin to sign-up for the summer reading challenge on the day of the event, June 16th, by using the following link www.newtonma.gov/summerread, or by visiting the Newton Free Library.
Summer book lists can be found on the Newton Free Library’s website. Booklists are organized by grade level. Just click the “Summer Booklists” tab at the top of this link:
http://guides.newtonfreelibrary.net/content.php?pid=334403&sid=2735257.
Kids Morning and 4 for the 4th Food Drive:
July 4th, 10:00 am – Noon Newton Centre Playground at Tyler Terrace.
Free event for children ages 3 – 12 years. Children and families are invited to join in the Grande Pet Parade, Decorated Doll Carriage Promenade, Teddy Bear Parade and Foot Races. Free ice cream, candy and drinks complete the morning celebration – courtesy of Cabot’s Ice Cream and Trader Joe’s.
4 for the 4th Food Drive
11% of Newton school children take part in the reduced lunch program. With school not in session, the summer is a time of food insecurity for these children. Please bring 4 items to Kids Morning: Bar soap, canned corn, canned pineapple, cereals, ground coffee, jelly/jam, pasta, peanut butter and jelly, soap, toilet paper, tomato paste/sauce, toothpaste, tuna, vegetable oil.
Afternoon/Evening Events:
July 4th, Noon – 10:00 pm – Albemarle Field.
The fun continues with kiddie amusement rides, craft vendor booths, food vendor booths, face painting and other childrens’ activities.
There is free music and dancing all day: from 1:00 – 6:00 pm in the Gazebo, and 6:00 – 9:00 pm on the Main Stage. At 9:00 pm, don’t miss the grand finale…a fantastic fireworks display!
Visit www.newtoncommunitypride.org for details. Rain date July 5th.