Category Archives: School Breaks

NCE vacation-week programs

Great Vacations with Newton Community Ed!

NCE offers a variety of cool vacation-week programs for kids. Try Domino Physics or Wicked Wacky Lab Week over February break (or Advanced Domino Physics if you’ve taken this class before), and explore Marble Machine Madness or Deep Blue Sea over April break. These programs take place at Newton North High School. In addition, over both vacations we’re running our ever-popular Make a TV Show program at NewTV, and Babysitting Certification classes as well. Please call our office at 617-559-6999 or check our website: www.newtoncommunityed.org for more information or to register.

Theater Arts Newsletter Submission

BE A SUMMER STAR! Join the Brookline SmartSummers Theater Arts Program! A fun experience in the arts for ages 5-16. Full and part day programming available for 1 to 5 weeks starting June 29.  To register contact Brookline Adult & Community Education at 617-730-2700 or www.brooklineadulted.org. For more information, contact theaterartscamp@aol.com or visit https://sites.google.com/site/smartsummerstheaterarts/welcome

BC Lady Eagles Soccer Schools

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.

Singing Group for Grades 2 – 5 & Week-long Summer Program for Aged 8 – 18

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.orgVisit 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.orgVisit 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.

February School Vacation with Newton Parks & Recreation

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

BC Women’s Soccer Clinics for Spring Break and Summer

The Boston College Women’s Soccer program will be holding their April and Summer clinics on April 17-20, June 25-28, and July 16-19 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 www.bceagles.com/camps/bc-w-soccer-camps2.html.

School of Rock programs for Vacation Breaks

The School of Rock Boston has 109 openings for our fabulous 2012 Rock & Roll Boot Camps, but we sell out by May of every year! This year we are looking for guitarists, bassists, singers, drummers, and keyboardists for our one-week day camps in Feb, April, and June/July/August, which include songwriting, recording seminars, and a final concert at a real live rock venue. Ages 7-17 accepted. Camps run 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at our 120 Elm Street location in Watertown and are staffed by instructors from the Berklee College of Music. Please email Boston@schoolofrock.com or call 617-923-3434 to receive your information packet. Register by 4/1 and save $100!

New Art Center Programs for Feb. Vacation and Summer

Escape to Madagascar, February School Vacation Week at the New Art Center, February 21-24, 9:00-3:30pm daily. Grades K-6. Join us during this exciting week filled with creative art and inspired learning. Escape with us to the island of Madagascar, off the coast of Africa! From lemurs, giant baobab trees, and cultural richness of the Malagasy people, to the amazing biodiversity of its wildlife; this vacation week will give us plenty of inspiration to paint, draw, sculpt and create rich, colorful pieces of art! Tuition $270 (4 days), siblings $255. Early drop off and extended day options available. For more information or to register: www.newartcenter.org. Questions? Call 617-964-3424.

Teen Day Program & Teen Afternoon Ceramics Program, February School Vacation Week at the New Art Center, February 21-24, 9:00-3:30pm & 3:30-5:30pm daily. Grades 7-10. Specially designed for teens who love art and want to move to the next level, our classes in Ceramics, Painting/Drawing, and Sculpture/Mixed Media, are taught by professional art educators who help teens develop and hone their skills. Small class sizes and highly individualized projects make this an excellent option for teens who want more out of their vacation week. All skill levels are welcome. Tuition $295 (4 days), siblings $280. Early drop off and extended day options available. For more information or to register: www.newartcenter.org. Questions? Call 617-964-3424.

Week-Long Summer Art Programs, at the New Art Center, June 25-Aug. 31, 9:00-3:30pm & 3:30-5:30pm. Grades 1-10. Join us during our fun and creative week-long sessions for children and teens this summer! Be inspired by exciting and educational themes in our Children’s Program for grades 1-6. Daily classes in Visual Arts, Drama, Ceramics and Sculpture/3D, give children the opportunity to learn and grow with friends while being creative and having fun! Special presentations booked weekly with our favorite community partners! Teens entering grades 7-10, have the opportunity to explore their interests and develop skills with small classes and highly individualized projects in Ceramics, Painting/Drawing and Sculpture/Mixed Media. Teen Afternoon Ceramics, for students entering grades 7-10, also gives teens more opportunity to work on hand-building skills and on the Potter’s Wheel. All skill levels are welcome. Tuition: $115-$380/wk. Early Drop-Off, Extended Day options available. To register or for more information, visit www.NewArtCenter.org or call 617-964-3424.

Information session – Maine Arts Camp

CHESTNUT HILL, MASSACHUSETTS
Sunday, November 13, 2011
1:00 – 4:00 pm
The Farm Condominiums
99 Florence St.
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

Directions:
From Route 9 East, turn right on Florence St. (just before the Atrium
Mall). ow Florence St. for about 1/2 mile to The Farm condominiums.
Turn right into The Farm (the sign is small).
Follow the road to the tennis courts and take a left. You will see a pool,
fountain and “boathouse” recreation building on the left. There is a
parking lot in front of the boathouse, which is where we’ll meet.