The Boston College Women’s Soccer program will be holding their April and Summer clinics.  Dates are April 17-20, June 25-28, and July 16-19.  It is for girls ages 6-14.  All sessions at the BC Newton campus, 9am-3pm each day.  This is an opportunity for the younger female soccer player to improve her comfort level on the ball, increase skill development, and have competitive fun.  For more information including registration contact (617) 552-0982 or soccercl@bc.edu.  Online registration may be found at: http://www.bceagles.com/camps/bc-w-soccer-camps2.html.

Do you know a child in grade 2 – 5 who loves to sing?  Join Youth pro Musica’s new Training Chorus!  Youth pro Musica: The Greater Boston Youth Chorus has trained generations of young people in musicianship and choral singing since has appeared with the finest orchestras and choruses in the Boston area and beyond.  The Training Chorus offers younger singers a positive introduction to music and singing, focusing on ear training, voice production, working well within a group, and developing confidence as a performer.  Later in the spring, the Training Chorus will perform alongside YpM’s older singers at the Annual Spring Concert.  The Training Chorus is directed by Brian Hagar-McKee, a gifted musician and educator who currently teaches music in the Wellesley public school system.  To learn more, please call (617) 666-6087 or e-mail auditions@youthpromusica.org.  Visit YpM online at www.youthpromusica.org.

Registration is now open for Youth pro Musica’s Summer Week: August 20-24, 2012, 9am-3pm M-F, Concert: Fri., 7pm; Held at Second Church in Newton, 60 Highland St., West Newton.  Register by March 1 and pay $225.  Afterwards, the fee is $250.  To register or learn more, please call (617) 666-6087 or e-mail auditions@youthpromusica.org.  Visit YpM online at www.youthpromusica.org
Program Description: After camp is over and before school starts up again, don’t stay home being bored.  Kids aged 8 to 18 who like to sing are invited to attend Youth pro Musica’s Summer Week!  Absent distractions or the pressure of the academic year. young people are free to focus on singing and making new friends.  Singers work with an outstanding staff comprised of professional musicians and educators, led by YpM Artistic Director Robert Barney.  Classes/ensembles focus on vocal technique, ear training and sight-singing, small and large ensemble singing and performance.  (Classes/ensembles are assigned based on age and prior musical experience.)  The week culminates with a Friday evening concert featuring all of Summer Week’s singers.

Family Movie Day and Night at the West Newton Cinema  Feb 21 & 22, 2012
For Children in Grades K – 6 at the Newton Centre Hut  Feb 21 – 24, 2012
For Children in Grades K – 3 at Burr Park  Feb 21 – 24, 2012
For Children in Grades 3 – 6 at the Lower Falls Community Center Feb 21 – 24, 2012
Thundercat Sports Clinic for Children Ages 7 – 12  Feb 21 – 24, 2012

Family Movie Day and Night at the West Newton Cinema  Feb 21 & 22, 2012

Special $6.00 price includes a MOVIE, POPCORN, and SODA.  See The Muppets or Alvin & the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked.  Tickets will be sold on the day of the event at the West Newton Cinema at 1296 Washington St. This is a very popular event and tickets may sell out.  Ticket sales will begin at 10:00 AM for the Movie Day on Tuesday and Wednesday with movies starting at 11:00 AM.  Ticket sales will begin at 4:15 PM for the Movie Night on Tuesday with movies starting at 6:15 PM. 

For Children in Grades K – 6 at the Newton Centre Hut  Feb 21 – 24, 2012

It’s like summer camp in the winter.  Participate in sports, arts and crafts, inside games and more.  Each day features a special event including a Movie Day, Sports Party, Dance Party and Portable Planetarium. Sign up by day or for all 4 days. Standard Day 8:30–3:30 PM, extended day 8:15-5:30 PM. $45.00 per day or $160.00 for all 4 days (add $12.50/day for extended day)

For Children in Grades K – 3 at Burr Park  Feb 21 – 24, 2012

Enjoy an exciting field trip each day including Cosmic Bowling, Chuck E Cheese, CoCo Key, and Plaster Fun Time.  Sports, arts and crafts, and inside games are offered before or after the field trips.  Sign up by day or for all 4 days.  Standard Day 8:30 AM–3:30 PM  $45.00* per day or $175.00 for all 4 days *Thursdays cost is $60.00

For Children in Grades 3 – 6 at the Lower Falls Community Center Feb 21 – 24, 2012

Enjoy an exciting field trip each day including Chunky’s Cinema, Glow Golf, Amesbury Sports Park and Chuck E Cheese.  Sports, arts and crafts, and inside games are offered before or after the field trips.  Sign up by day or for all 4 days.  Standard Day 8:30 – 3:30, extended day 8:15 – 5:30. $45.00* per day or $175.00 for all 4 days (add $12.50/day for extended day) *Thursday is $60.00

Thundercat Sports Clinic for Children Ages 7 – 12  Feb 21 – 24, 2012

Play a variety of sports including basketball, floor hockey, soccer and more all in a relaxed, fun atmosphere.  Located at Pelligrini Park.  Be sure to bring a snack and lunch.   $45.00 per day

Half Day program for ages 5 – 7         9:00 – 12:00noon $120.00 ($130.00 non residents)Full Day program for ages 7 – 12        9:00 AM – 3:00 PM $162.00 ($170.00 non residents) 

Contact Newton Parks and Recreation at 617-796-1500 or go to our website at www.newtonma.gov/parks for more information.  Register online at www.activityreg.com