Category Archives: Summer

Summer activity for Children

If you are looking for a fun, enriching activity for your toddler this summer, there are still some spaces open in the Summer Time for Partners. Art & Music classes with experienced teachers, for children 18 months to 4 years, accompanied by an adult. The classes take place at Franklin Elementary School, 125 Derby Street, from June 30th – August 8th, 9:30 – 11:15 am. Pick Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. Your child will have fun learning and making new friends.

Visit www.newtonma.gov and click on Cultural Affairs or call 617-796-1540 for registration information.

Programs at the West Suburban YMCA

The West Suburban YMCA would like share some of their current programming and other events open to Newton residents.

Summer Camp Information Night
There’s nothing like summer camp at the Y. One session or the whole summer. Indoors and out. On their own or in a group. Archery to arts, canoeing to cannonballs, with the West Suburban YMCA your kids will have an amazing experience, all in a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment.

  • Camp Chickami Ages 6-14 Outdoor day camp in Wayland, MA
  • Camp Frank A. Day Ages 7-15 Overnight camp in East Brookfield, MA
  • Camp Pikati Ages 6-13 Sports and Enrichment Day Camp at the Y
  • Camp Polliwog Ages 3-6 Preschool / Early Education Day Camp at the Y

Comt to the Y for Camp Information Night to meet the staff, participate in fun camp activities and games and learn more about registering for summer camps. For more information, email Scott Peckins at speckins@westsuburbanymca.org or visit www.westsuburbanymca.org/camps. Information Night is March 10th, 6:30 – 8:00 pm.

Registration for After School Programs at the Y for the 2015-16 School Year is Open
The West Suburban YMCA provides state licensed after school programs for children in grades K-8 during after school hours, school vacations and certain holidays.  For more information, contact Leah Castellano at leahc@westsuburbanymca.org or 617-244-6050 x 3022.

Creative Arts Programs at the Y
Want to learn an instrument or join a band?! The West Suburban YMCA Center for the Creative Arts (YCCA) offers contemporary lessons and classes on many different instruments such as guitar, bass, drums, piano, Continue reading →

Etiquette Classes Spring and Summer sessions

The 6-day and 8-week long etiquette classes for grades 2-12 cover topics such as improving social and communication skills, projecting confidence, combating shyness, strengthening self-esteem and leadership skills, navigating friendships, resolving conflict, understanding social cues, basic manners and table manners, and more.

For more information and to enroll visit www.theetiquetteacademy.org.

February and April Break Camp

Now Enrolling For February, April, and Summer Break! All classes will be held at the studio in Wellesley Square, next to the Boloco!

Join the staff of Wellesley Theatre Project for a three-day workshop including a master class in Auditioning, Scene Study, and Musical Theatre. Students will leave with audition techniques, an understanding of how to approach a scene, and learn a dance to a musical theatre favorite. At the conclusion of the workshop, students will present their work in a “Shareformance”.

Click Here for More Information! http://www.wellesleytheatreproject.org/february-and-april-break-camps/

February Break (February 18th – 20th) Theatre Arts Camp!
2nd –  5th Grade, 9:00 am – Noon
6th – 12th Grade, 1:00 pm – 4:00pm

April Break (April 22nd – 24th) Theatre Arts Camp!
2nd- 5th Grade, 9:00 am – Noon
6th-12th Grade, 1:00 pm – 4:00pm

Summer Farm Camp

Registration is now open for youth summer programs at Newton Community Farm.

Support your local farm, the last working farm in Newton, by registering today for one of these fun and unique summer programs. All programs spend time outdoors learning through hands on activities, about the farm and the food we produce. Fun, friendly and farm fresh snacks, what more could you want?!

For more information and to register please visit www.newtoncommunityfarm.org/education

Summer Music Camp

Plugged In’s Music That Matters Summer Camp includes band class, songwriting, recording a song for a CD, music video, workshops, offsite events, and performance opportunities. 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.

Session I dates: July 6-17
Session II dates: July 20-31
Hours: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm (extended hours available)
Registration ends when MTM reaches capacity (25 students per session) or on June 6th.

For more information, please email sandra@pluggedinband.org, call 781-956-4281 or visit http://www.pluggedinband.org/programs/summer-program/.

Summer Theatre Camp

Boston Patio Playhouse is now registering for its summer programs!

The Backyard Opera Summer Program is open to students ages 12 – 18 who love opera, operetta, and classic musical theater. The program runs weekdays July 6th – 17th, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.

The Front Porch Players Musical Theater Summer Program is for students ages 12 – 16 who love classic and contemporary musical theater. The program runs weekdays, August 3rd – 14th,  9:00 am – 4:00 pm.

During each two-week program students will receive training in voice, dance, drama, and backstage skills, while working on either an Opera Gala or a Broadway Musical Revue performance! No auditions necessary, and each student will be cast as a soloist. Both programs are located in Coolidge Corner, Brookline. Visit www.bostonpatioplayhouse.com for more information and to register today!

STEM Summer Camp

STEM Summer Camp, run by the Studio of Engaging Math in Brighton, offers four one-week summer sessions for kids 6 – 12 years old. Days are 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (extended day also available) and include daily playground time and weekly museum field trips. Activities include design challenges, construction sets, science experiments, strategy games, brain teasers, origami, 3D modeling software and introduction to programming.

For additional information, please call 617-975-0268 or visit www.engagingmath.org

Open House opportunities:

  • February 11th, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
  • March 14th, 12:00 noon – 3:00 pm

Studio of Engaging Math
167 Corey Rd, Suite 215,
Brighton

On-line camp auction

Save 50-70% on fabulous day and overnight camps during Underwood School’s online auction at www.charityauctionorganizer.com/auction/underwood or visit  www.underwoodschoolpto.org, then click on the link for the Underwood Camp Auction.

The online auction starts Sunday, January 25th and runs through Tuesday, February 3rd. Don’t miss out on these great deals!