Category Archives: School Breaks

Musicians Camp February Break

School of Rock Boston announces February Break Camp for musicians ages 7-17. Students receive intensive individual and group lessons on the instrument of their choice and the camp culminates in a live show a rock venue in Cambridge.

$100 discount for registrations before December 31st. For more information, please call 617-923-3434 or visit http://boston.schoolofrock.com/camp-signup

*** SCHOOL OF ROCK MAKEUP LESSON POLICY: Unless given 24 hours notice of a cancellation, a rebooking will not be granted (except in cases of extenuating circumstances, such as illness or family emergency).

Newton Parks and Recreation Winter Programs

December School Vacation Program
It’s like summer camp in the winter for children in grades K – 6. Located at the Newton Centre Hut, children can participate in sports, arts and crafts, inside games, outside games, gym activities, and daily special events. December 26, 27, 30, and 31 2013 from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm (extended day available to 5:30 pm).

Family Trip to Disney on Ice – December 27th
Coach bus leaves the Albemarle Field House promptly at 6:00 pm and returns at approximately 9:30 pm. Embark on the ultimate sightseeing vacation with all your favorite Disney characters in Disney on Ice presents Passport to Adventure.  Upbeat music, lovable characters and exciting destinations make Disney on Ice presents Passport to Adventure a vacation you’ll never forget.

Nashoba Valley Ski and Snowboard Program
Join us for our six week learn to ski and snowboard program on Tuesday afternoons for grades 3 – 5 or Friday evenings for grades 6 – 12 starting in January, 2014. Each program provides coach bus transportation from Newton to the Nashoba Valley Ski Area in Westford, MA. Participants that already know how to ski or snowboard may sign up for the lift ticket only option, all others should sign up for ski or snowboard lessons.

Newton South Recreation Complex
Operated at the Newton South High School, the Newton South Recreation Complex offers a variety of programs for youth and adults on Sundays in the winter. Sign up for Quick Start Tennis, Cardio Tennis, Ninjaneering with Lego, Badminton Instruction, Family Badminton, Zumba, Open Workout and more. The Newton South Recreation Complex runs on Sundays starting January 5, 2014.

Additional program information can be found on the Newton Parks and Recreation website at www.newtonma.gov/gov/parks  and online registration is available at www.activityreg.com. Please email Channon Ames at cames@newtonma.gov or call at 617-796-1529 if you have any questions on the above programs.

NewtonSTEM: Science, Technology, Engineering & Math

NewtonSTEM is a free, volunteer-run clearinghouse of information about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math in Newton. The website highlights opportunities, events, resources, and achievements — for students of all ages in school, after school, on vacation breaks, and in summer. Check out www.NewtonSTEM.org and stay up-to-date by joining the NewtonSTEM email list (emails not more often than weekly).  For more information or to get involved, email info@newtonstem.org.

April vacation at Watertown Children’s Theatre

Watertown Children’s Theatre offers April vacation week programs for children in grades 1-4 and 5-8.

Swingin’ Safari for grades 1-4 uses dramatic play, music,movement, and visual arts to create stories of safari adventures. 9am-4pm Monday – Friday (April 15-19)

Gleek Out! for students in grades 5-8 who would like to work on vocal technique and use those skills to perform GLEE-style pop songs. 1:00-4:00pm Monday-Friday (April 15-19)

More information is available on the “Programs” page of the WCT website.

April Vacation Sewing Camp

Come to Newton Sewing Studio during April vacation and learn to sew while having fun!

April 13 – 21
Sessions: 2 hours, 4 hours (morning or afternoon) or full day
Ages: 5+
No experience needed

Beginners will learn how to use a sewing machine by sewing projects that include straight lines and curves, zippers and ruffles, buttons and buttonholes, drawstrings and handles, linings and facings, seam allowances and cutting.  Understand differences in fabrics and why we use them when we do.

If you already know how to sew, try out a new projects designed to suit any level and taste. Try computerized pattern drafting, machine embroidery, or maybe machine felting.

More information and registration details are on the Newton Sewing Studio website.

April Vacation Sewing Camp

Come to Newton Sewing Studio during April vacation and learn to sew while having fun!

April 13 – 21
Sessions: 2 hours, 4 hours (morning or afternoon) or full day
Ages: 5+
No experience needed

Beginners will learn how to use a sewing machine by sewing projects that include straight lines and curves, zippers and ruffles, buttons and buttonholes, drawstrings and handles, linings and facings, seam allowances and cutting.  Understand differences in fabrics and why we use them when we do.

If you already know how to sew, try out a new projects designed to suit any level and taste. Try computerized pattern drafting, machine embroidery, or maybe machine felting.

More information and registration details are on the Newton Sewing Studio website.

April vacation camp at Newton’s Boys & Girls Club

The John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club is accepting reservations for its full-day April Vacation Program.

Monday through Friday from 9AM to 6PM.
Sign ups can be made in person at the front desk.
The first 100 registrants on a first come, first served basis. 

To register, call 617-630-2066 or sign up at the Club’s front desk.

Fieldtrip information and sign-ups are available at the front desk. Trips will include: Kimballs, Salem Willows, Movies, Lazer Zone and more! Trips are limited to the first 13 members who sign up with a permission slip and payment.

April Vacation with Newton Community Education

Still making plans for April break? Fear not, NCE has your back.

Kids in grades 1-4 can sign up for our Engineering & Electricity Workshop.

Kids ages 11 and up can enroll in our Babysitting and/or CPR classes.

See the NCE website for upcoming spring classes as well, including Flag Football for grades 3-5, and Soccer and T-Ball for the younger set. Be sure to check out summer program offering, where you’ll find something for every child in the family, from your pre-school actor to your teenage technologist.

For more information or to register, call 617-559-6999 or visit the NCE website.

April teen programs at Newton Free Library

The Newton Free Library offers special events just for teens:

Teen Crafternoons, Wednesdays, April 3 and 17, 3:30 pm
Get creative on Wednesdays, April 3 and 17 at 3:30 pm in the second floor Teen Area of the Newton Free Library where we will be hanging out, working on crafts. April 3 we’ll be making mobiles & April 17 (April vacation week!) we’ll be making altoids photo albums and eating food! Grades 6-12.

“The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” Movie Screening, Friday, April 19, 2:30 pm
It’s vacation week, which means it’s time to watch movies! Relax at a screening of “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” at the Newton Free Library on Friday, April 19 at 2:30 pm in Druker Auditorium. The film is rated PG-13 and runs for 169 min. The program is open to ages 13 and up.

“The Impossible” Movie Screening, Sat., April 27, 2:00 pm
The Impossible, starring Ewan McGregor and Naomi Watts who was nominated for best actress for her performance in the film, recounts the tsunami that hit Southeast Asia in 2004. The film is based on the true story of one family who battled to survive. This hopeful story that shows the strength of the human spirit will be screened at the Newton Free Library on Saturday, April 27 at 2:00 pm. The film is rated PG-13 and runs for 114 min. The program is open to ages 13 and up.