Category Archives: Summer

High School Student Intern Program

Apply now for summer 2015 High School Student Intern Program at Newton Community Farm! Newton Community Farm is now accepting applications for our high school student intern program!   Summer internships are unpaid opportunities for high school age youth to learn about organic and community farming in a fun, friendly environment.   No experience is necessary; just a desire to learn and work hard!

The minimum requirement for the internship is a two-week trial period (consecutive weeks) during July 7th through August 27th, three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm (short break at 10:00 am).   After the trial period and with the agreement of the Farm Manager, interns can increase the number of hours, days (including Friday and Saturday), and/or weeks at the farm. Go to www.newtoncommunityfarm.org for more information about the program and to download application forms (due at the Farm by May 31st).

Weston Drama Workshop seeks “Munchkins”

The Weston Drama Workshop is seeking rising 4th or 5th graders to play Munchkins in their summer production of The Wizard of Oz. Munchkins rehearse one evening per week starting mid-June and participate in all 5 performances between July 15 – July 26.

Auditions are Wednesday, April 8.

Cost for the program is $250. Email for more information, including audition details: westondramaworkshop.info@gmail.com.

NCE Summer Programs for Middle Schoolers

Newton Community Education is offering several great programs for middle schoolers this summer including:

Darkroom Photography,
Phys Ed Favorites,
Power Programmers,
Draw & Build Architecture Studio,
Web Design,
Felt & Fabric Fiber Art,
Glass Class,
Picture Perfect, and more.

For our week-by-week summer calendar, see the summer-at-a-glance flyer. To learn more about our summer programs, or to register, visit Newton Community Education online or call 617-559-6999.

April Vacation is almost here!

April vacation week is coming April 20th – 25th. The Boys & Girls club will be open from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm for their vacation program including lots of fun activities, field trips and in-house entertainment. For more information check out the brochure:
http://www.newtonbgc.com/2015-April-Vacation-Program.php

Also, The Boys & Girls Club is committed to helping all children have a quality summer camp experience regardless of your families financial situation. Scholarships are available on a limited basis. Please contact Les at lwhitham@newtonbgc.com for more information.

Summer Camp will begin on June 29th! You can register online or download an application for printing by clicking here: http://www.newtonbgc.com/summer-camp.php.

New This Year – Cove Theme Days ! Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays camp will meet at The Boys & Girls Club and then travel by bus as a group to the Cove in Auburndale. Each week will highlight a new theme. Campers will participate in special group activities, arts & crafts, sports and science. Breaks for food, hydration, and relaxation are evenly spaced throughout. Camp Goes Swimming Every Day!

Intro to the ‘Craft of Fiction Writing’ Class

In July, Next Level Up will be hosting an exciting, engaging, creative and collaborative opportunity for budding writers who would like to be immersed in the craft of creating their own fiction, as well as the entire Writing Process. Students will take part in many interactive, thought provoking, and fun writing activities. There will be a heavy focus on developing all elements of a fictional story, in addition to word choice, sentence structure, figurative language, and revision.

For more information call 781-540-1123 or email info@nextleveluptutoring.com. You can also visit their new website to learn the details and download a registration form: www.nextleveluptutoring.com.

Outdoor Adventure Summer Program 2015

The Outdoor Adventure Summer Program at Nahanton Park still has space available to those who are still looking for summer camp programs! Outdoor Adventure offers 2nd-6th graders a two-week outdoor environmental awareness experience. Come spend time discovering the natural world, making new friends, fishing, canoeing, and playing fun games.

Monday-Friday: 9:00 am-1:00 pm, extended day available until 3:00 pm
Session 1: June 29-July 10 (no camp July 3)
Session 2: July 13- July 24
Session 3: July 27- Aug. 7
Session 3.5 (grades 4-6 only): Aug. 10-14

For more information check the Newton Parks and Recreation Website at newtonma.gov/gov/parks/camps/ and register at activityreg.com

Newton Youth Players has openings

There are still some openings for kids in grades 1 – 6 in the Newton Youth Players adapted summer production of the all-time favorite hit Oklahoma! with music and Lyrics by Richard Rogers and Oscar Hammerstein II.

Young actors will work with specialists in drama, music, scenery design and choreography, culminating in a wonderful musical production. Set on a radiant summer morning in Indian Territory during the 19th century, Oklahoma! tells the love story of Laurey and Curly, touching on the conflicting interests between the cattlemen and the farmers of the wild west.

June 29th – July 17th, 9:00 am – Noon
Newton City Hall

Need a full day of summer activity? Add the Summer Visual Arts Program from 1:00 – 3:00 pm. An stimulating afternoon of visual arts taught by Suzanne Archibald. Call 617-796-1540 for more information.

Boston based writing camp

Summer Ink, a Boston-based writing day camp for 5th through 10th grade students, has openings in several programs. Summer Ink campers play sports, participate in arts activities, take field trips throughout Boston, and write about their experiences. Trained classroom teachers help students of all levels focus their writing and find their unique voice. Two-week sessions at Simmons College in July. Scholarships available; please apply early. Visit www.summerink.org for details and to register.

Energy Fitness & Gymnastics in Newton!

Energy’s spring gymnastics session begins on March 23rd! Drop by for a visit to see a fun facility geared towards families and fitness offering gymnastics classes, personal training for teens and adults, birthday parties, and free cardio workouts for parents while children attend classes!

Current promotion:

  1. 30-50% off tots classes.
  2. Summer Camp: Purchase 1 week of camp before March 31st, receive second week for 25% off!

For more information please visit www.energyfitnessgym.com or email frontdesknewton@energyfitnessgym.com.