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Camp Grossman Info Session

Come meet the camp director and learn all about Camp Kaleidoscope. With art, music, dance, theater, science and nature activities, campers of all ages have opportunities to spread their creative wings. The talented staff of artists, performers and educators inspires campers to try new things in a pluralistic Jewish setting that embraces campers of all backgrounds, faiths, and beliefs.

Located at JCC Greater Boston’s, Leventhal-Sidman Center in Newton with transportation available from the surrounding areas. Can’t make it? Register online using the online registration at bostonjcc.org/kaleidoscope-registration.

January 20th
JCC Greater Boston
333 Nahanton Street

February, April, and Passover vacation camps

Worrying about what to do during school vacation? Don’t worry, JCC Greater Boston School Vacation Camp has got you covered. Camp runs during the weeklong break for February, April and Passover vacation. Kids get to choose up to three electives daily, including sports, swimming, arts & crafts, board games and more.

You do not want to miss this fun and engaging program as space is limited. Early bird pricing ends on January 21st and registration ends on February 11th. Enrollment is always flexible to fit your family’s plans. Kids can join for a single day, several days or the entire week. Children play and learn through a variety of different activities including swimming, art & crafts, cooking, dance and so much more! A kosher lunch is available for purchase making your morning a breeze. During the week, there is a different special highlight each day. Register at bostonjcc.org/schoolvacations.

Winter break songwriting workshop

The Plugged In Band Program is offering a 2-day songwriting workshop for youth ages 10-18 of all skill levels (beginners included). Songwriting experience is not required.

The songwriting workshop provides students with the opportunity to learn songwriting techniques and write, perform and record an original song. On the first day, students will learn about the charitable organization for which the Plugged In fall session concert will be raising money. Students will then be placed in groups led by Plugged In teachers. Each teacher will help their group write an original song about the charitable organization or about any subject that the group chooses. On the second day, each group will record their song. Recordings of all the songs will be posted to the Plugged In Band camp site to raise money and awareness for the charitable organization. More information and registration is available at www.pluggedinband.org.

Plugged In is a unique, inclusive nonprofit youth rock band program in Needham teaching young musicians ages 8-19 of all levels and needs about using music to create positive change in the world. In addition to weekly ensemble band classes, private lessons, summer camp, songwriting workshops and community performances, five times a year Plugged In students perform in benefit concerts that raise money for causes and organizations chosen by the students themselves. Plugged In provides a nurturing, non-competitive 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.

Early childhood educational program

Do you have a young child, eager to learn, who loves the excitement of outdoor activities? Newton’s Parks & Recreation Department is now accepting enrollments for its new early childhood education program integrating nature with the building blocks of preschool learning.

Located at the Nahanton Woods Nature Center, Explore More at Nahanton Woods draws on the natural resources of the park to teach children about colors, numbers, letters, shapes, seasons, animals and plants. By helping students draw larger connections to literacy, math and art, the weekly program forms a foundation for a lifelong appreciation of the natural world.

Open to children 18 months – 4 years with a caregiver. Register for all eight weeks, or drop-in for a daily fee. Classes run from 9:30 – 10:30 am, one day a week for eight weeks. Next program begins the week of January 7th.  Options for Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday morning. Fee $160.00 for 8 weeks or $25.00 drop-in.

For more information and to register: http://www.newtonma.gov/gov/parks/programs/children/explore_more_at_nahanton_woods.asp

Basketball clinic for boys and girls

Boston Athletic Training (BAT) is offering an 8 week basketball clinic for boys and girls ages 8-16. BAT has run 3 successful clinics in the past year and has been dedicated to training young athletes since 2012. The coaches of the program emphasize teaching the fundamentals of the sport, as well as the strategy of the game to ensure each athlete will improve. Another unique part of the program is the conditioning portion of the clinic. Each week the athletes will spend 30 minutes on improving either speed, endurance, power or core strength.

Cost: $400 for 8 sessions** / $700 for all 16 dates* Registration Link: https://goo.gl/forms/Nlh4j7pDkysDWbZx2

*The program runs Saturdays and Sundays 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
**Option to do either Saturdays or Sundays – Limited Spots available.

For additional information, please email Chaim@bostonathletictraining.com 

January 19th – March 17
Hyde Community Center, 90 Lincoln St, Newton Highlands

Join for a special Math Circle meeting!

Students will be solving challenging problems for different grades, while competing against each other to win prizes! Small prizes for everyone! Participation is $20.

For students grades 3 – 6. Register at www.engagingmath.com or email admin@engagingmath.com.

December 16th, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Engaging Math

Multiplication Carnival

Don’t get bogged down by multiplication! Master the most difficult multiplication facts in one visit to the Multiplication Carnival – no mindless drills, no boring flash cards, no tears, no painful memorization.

Have fun, and leave the carnival a Multiplication hero! Organized by Mathnasium Math Learning Center. Register for the 3-hour carnival event during the winter school break at www.MultiplicationCarnival.com

Choose one of December 27th, 28th, or 29th, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Mathnasium NEWTON
1349 Centre Street, Newton

Camp Grossman Open House

Meet the camp director and staff at JCC Greater Boston to learn how Camp Grossman is the best place to be this summer. A vibrant Jewish day camp located on 75 acres in Dover’s pine-studded Hale Reservation, they offer campers ages 4½-15 summer days filled with aquatics, sports, arts and nature. With a wide variety of activities, there is something for every camper no matter how big or small. Bus transportation is available to and from a variety of locations throughout Greater Boston. Extended day is available in Newton. Learn more at bostonjcc.org/grossman.

Open House January 6th from 2:00 – 4:00 pm
JCC Greater Boston

SAT & ACT Classes- Few Spots Remaining

Sexton Test Prep & Tutoring is offering two courses this winter to prepare students for the March SAT and February ACT. Each class will focus on one exam and will be taught by one of our Expert Tutors. The courses are designed to give your student a complete strategic overview of all sections of the SAT/ACT. Space is limited to 16 students per class so be sure to reserve your spot today.

SAT Class: This six-session class will meet in Wellesley on Monday evenings from 7:00 – 9:00 pm beginning January 21st and is designed to prepare students for the March SAT. The course fee includes 12 hours of classroom preparation, books, supplemental materials, and priority access to our free mock tests. For more information or to sign up for the SAT Class click here http://www.sextontestprep.com/sign-up/sat-act-classes/

ACT Class: This five-session class will meet in Wellesley on Monday evenings from 7:00 – 9:00 pm beginning January 7th and is designed to prepare students for the February ACT. The course fee includes 10 hours of classroom preparation, books, supplemental materials, and priority access to our free mock tests. For more information or to sign up for the ACT Class click here http://www.sextontestprep.com/sign-up/sat-act-classes/

Not sure a class is for you? If you are interested in one-on-one tutoring, send an email at info@sextontestprep.com or call 781-772-1745 and they’ll be glad to help identify a tutor that would be a good match for your student.

Shop for A Cause for Newton Schools Foundation

Shop for the holidays and make a difference for Newton’s students! Bring your friends and neighbors for a fun, festive evening of shopping and socializing. The Street, Chestnut Hill is hosting a Shop for a Cause night and a percentage of sales from participating stores will be donated to Newton Schools Foundation.

Participating stores include Copious Row, Legit Activewear, Simon Pearce, J. McLaughlin, Kodomo, Portobello Road, Vince and Polka Dog.

Register ahead of time and check in at Simon Pearce (between Juice Press and Splendid) the night of the event to receive your shopping pass and special treat.
For more information and to register click here.

December 12th, 5:00 – 8:00 pm