Newton Community Education offers conveniently located, week-long summer programs for every age group, pre-school through high school. This summer they are offering programs in art, theatre, science and technology, debate, and more. Registration is ongoing throughout the summer, but don’t delay…many of the most popular classes are filling up. Visit newtoncommunityed.org for more information about these programs. You can also call 617-559-6999.
Category Archives: Summer
Summer Time for Partners
There are just a few openings left in the popular Art & Music program for children ages 18 months to 4 years, accompanied by an adult. A terrific way to learn, have fun and make friends – and that’s not just for the kids! Parents, nannies and grandparents enjoy this long-running program also.
Children make creative and enriching art projects and enjoy singing and fun with beloved performer David Polansky. Time for Partners’ summer home is at air-conditioned Franklin Elementary School. Choose Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, 9:30 – 11:15 am. Visit www.newtonma.gov/culture for more information or call 617-796-1540.
Family Yoga
Families can enjoy a relaxing and enjoyable experience together, stretching and strengthening their bodies, while focusing and calming their minds. The yoga practice helps develop calmness, self- control, compassion, resilience, and confidence.
Family Yoga 4 Class Series: $100.00 for entire family. Class dates: June 17th, June 24th, July 1st, and July 8th at TriYoga Boston. For more information, visit www.TriYogaBoston.org , email info@TryogaBoston.org or call 781-609-2497.
60 Prospect Street, Waltham
Piano Instruction
Flexible summer scheduling makes now an ideal time to try piano lessons. Berklee & New England Conservatory graduate with 30+ years teaching experience. Beginners welcome. Build a high quality musical foundation with a patient, upbeat, and caring teacher. Contact Gloria Jasinski at 617-566-9704 or piano566@comcast.net.
Summer Sewing Camp
Looking for some activities to fill in the gaps this Summer? Newton Sewing Studio is offering a 25% discount on all Summer Camp programs purchased before June 20th just for PTO newsletter readers!
Newton Sewing Studio is a maker’s paradise, with machine embroidery, fabric printing, iron on transfers, cutting machines and tons of included supplies for limitless creativity. Expert and friendly instruction for ages 5 and up. Make stuffed animals to clothing using your own custom printed patterns, the options are limitless. Join for a few hours or for a whole week, we guarantee you won’t want to leave, but when you do, you’ll love what you leave with!
COUPON CODE: camp2015 when you register on www.NewtonSewingStudio.com
For questions, please contact NewtonSewingStudio@gmail.com or 617-213-0344.
Vacation Rental available
Vacation Rental available: August 23rd – 30th (7 nights). Smugglers Notch Vermont Resort condo near Stowe (see www.smuggs.com) .
3 Bedroom, 2 bath with full kitchen, washer and dryer in unit, sleeps 10, ac, spa tub in master bath. Beautiful top floor, corner unit with balcony and views of the mountains and woods. Camp for the kids and daycare for babies and family activities for day and night!
$1800 or best reasonable offer. To discuss, please contact Emeisel@hammondre.com.
25% off Headfirst Summer Camp
Headfirst Summer Camp is offering a “friends and family promotion” of 25% off through July 1 for its summer sessions on the Hellenic College campus in Brookline. Enter NPS25 at registration on the camp’s website.
Summer Courses at The Innovation Institute
The Innovation Institute still has some summer spaces. Enroll now for joyful learning!
Who: Kindergarten – Gr. 9
What: Science and Engineering enrichment
When: Jun 15 – Aug 28 (one week sessions), 9:00 am – 12:00 pm or 3:00 pm
Where: Newtonville
Course details, costs, and registration information is available on The Innovation Institute’s website.
Free Skate Park at the Y
The Skate Park at the West Suburban YMCA is supervised at all times and FREE. We welcome skateboarders, razors/scooter, in-line skaters and roller skaters of all ages. Visitors need to sign in at the Y’s front desk. Skaters or parents of participants under 18 must sign a waiver that is available on our website.
Current schedule:
· Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 1:00 – 7:00 pm
· Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
The Skate Park is made possible with funding from the US Department of Education Carol M. White Physical Education Program, to the Newton Public Schools/Newton Partnership. For more information, please visit the Skate Park on the Y website.
Rock Band summer camp, ages 10-19
Plugged In’s “Music That Matters” is a summer day camp for kids ages 10-19 of all skill levels that includes band class, songwriting, recording a song for a CD, music video, workshops, offsite events, and performance opportunities.
Students are grouped by age, skill level and musical interest. 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.
- Monday through Friday from 9:00-3:00 in two 2-week sessions
- July 6-17 and July 20-31.
- Extended day is available.
- Enrollment capacity is 25 students per session.
Plugged In is a nonprofit rock band program in Needham teaching kids throughout Massachusetts about using music to create positive change in the world. More information and registration details are available on Plugged In’s website.