Nurture your child’s innate curiosity and their natural sense of awe and wonder, as they immerse themselves in the joys of Newton Community Farm.
Join our growing community and register today for Kids at the Farm: Summer 2016. This popular summer program offers kids of all ages the experience of growing food on a working farm. Spaces are filling up fast — don’t delay!
Avoid the Summer Slide with Math Learning Center’s Summer Programs. Summer is a great opportunity to solidify last year’s skills and get a head start on next year’s math. Mathnasium summer programs are flexible and affordable (as low as $27/session). Save $50 when you register by May 31st at www.MathSummer.com.
Kesher Newton is a unique Jewish after-school program for grades K-8. Are you looking for excellent after-school care combined with fun Hebrew and Jewish learning? Kesher Newton is the place for you!
Kesher Newton provides excellent experiential education in Jewish History, Culture, Ethics and Modern Hebrew in a joyful, “camp-like” atmosphere. We are a pluralistic Jewish community that is welcoming to all. Come and experience the difference in Jewish education Kesher has to offer!
Kesher Newton meets twice a week from 3:00 – 5:45 pm and still has limited openings in its Monday/Wednesday program. Email Ilana at ilana@keshernewton.org or visit www.keshernewton.org for more information.
Boy Scouts is about:
Hiking, Camping, Wilderness Survival, Volunteer Service, Skiing, Snow Shoeing, White Water Rafting and yes, they may even learn to cook a little.
It’s about the joy of the outdoors and the promise of adventure, while learning Leadership and Life Skills.
Troop 9 Meets on Sundays from 7:00 – 8:00 pm in Waban, for boys from the Spring of 5th Grade. www.troop9newton.org or email: troop9newton@gmail.com.
Begin your child’s journey to school and lifelong learning at Bowen. Bowen’s Pre-K program offers a unique opportunity for a third year of pre-school. Pre-K combines an exciting mix of academics and social skills brought together by a dedicated team of teachers. These older 4’s and young 5’s work toward goals comparable to those in kindergarten but at a modified pace in a much smaller community with a 7:1 child teacher ratio. This class of 14 quickly becomes a cohesive group working and playing together with enthusiasm. The program runs Monday-Friday from 8:30 am-1:00 pm.
Parents are encouraged to visit the school to observe firsthand how your child will benefit from Bowen’s Pre-K program. For more information about Bowen’s Pre-K program and an application form, please contact Bowen’s Director Nina Tebaldi at 617-332-3923 or visit www.BowenCoop.org.
Wouldn’t it be great to head into summer with confidence that you have an effective parenting approach that fosters a positive relationship with your child, reduces challenging behavior, and builds your child’s skills in self-regulation, communication and problem-solving? Come learn the Think:Kids Collaborative Problem Solving parenting approach.
Go to BeTheParentYouWantToBe.weebly.com to register; read what parents have to say about the approach and facilitator Karen Kraut, MPH; or bring a Think:Kids CPS presentation or overview group to your school.
*1-day* May 24th, 9:00 am-4:30 pm at the Brookline Teen Center
4 Tuesdays, May 31st – June 21st, 10:00 am-12:00 pm, at the Ely Center in Newton
4 Wednesdays, June 1st – 22nd , 10:00 am-12:00 pm, at the Brookline Teen Center
ASA Hoops is hosting it’s 19th consecutive summer camp series in Newton. Camps are for boys and girls ages 7-17 and operate Monday – Friday. Camps are certified by the Newton Board of Health and are held to the highest of standards. All camps can be found at: www.asahoops.com/camps.
June 27th – August 19th
Do you have a high schooler who wants to start a business? Epic Solutions is offering one-week programs that expose teens to the entrepreneurial mindset and tools startups use to go from idea to venture. These theme-based, summer experiences are hosted at leading innovation hubs across Boston and run July 11th through August 19th.
At morning hands-on workshops, students explore, collaborate, and develop their own projects. Afternoon field trips to meet leading startups and entrepreneurs let teens see innovation in action, connect concepts to the real world, and discover potential college and career pathways. The week culminates with a Friday afternoon pitch-off to the Boston startup community and families.
Weekly theme programs include:
· Environment & clean tech
· Innovation in the arts
· Food and food sustainability
· Women entrepreneurship
· All things technology
· Entrepreneurship programs at local colleges
Learn more at www.epiicsolutions.org. Empower your teen for future success as a 21st century entrepreneur and innovator.
Newton resident and experienced chemistry teacher with PhD in Chemistry, Tufts University, is available for private chemistry tutoring /coaching and AP Chemistry Exam and SAT Chemistry Subject Test prep. Please contact via email: jwei1995@gmail.com or phone: 617-332-4706.
Lumos Debate offers a 2 week summer camp where your child will learn public speaking, critical thinking, and leadership skills. Grades 6-10. This is not an academic camp, it includes debate activities and argumentation games that kids absolutely love. This month, they’re offering a $300 discount for Newton Public School students, just use the promo code “NEWTON” (code expires on May 30th). Register at lumosdebate.com or call 617