Category Archives: Sports

Jazz, Hip Hop & Creative Dance Class for 3-5 year olds

Dancers will learn the basic elements of Jazz Dance and Hip Hop set to today’s popular music. Along with dance technique instruction, they’ll be given the opportunity to  creatively express themselves through open-ended movement.  The class will include stretching exercises, progressions across the floor and sequences of age-appropriate choreography that will build week to week.

Ages 3 to 5 yrs
8 Fridays, 1:30pm-2:15pm (April 12, 19, May 3,10,17,31, June 7, 14)
Waban Library Center, 1608 Beacon Street
Grace Noyes-Instructor
Cost:  $96

This fun, lively 45-minute class is offered to students who danced with us last season as well as new students.

Register online at the Waban Library Center’s website.

Registration for Kindergarten Soccer Now Open

Registration for the spring kindergarten soccer season is open until March 22.

The program is open to all current Newton kindergartners, and all children who will enter kindergarten in Newton in the fall of 2013.  We play on Saturday mornings at Richardson Field in Waban, starting April 6.

Since 1993, Kindergarten Soccer has been introducing children to soccer in a fun and non-competitive environment, where girls and boys develop friendships, learn teamwork, and gain confidence.  Join us and meet other Newton families!

Kindergarten Soccer is a program of the Zervas Elementary PTO.  More information and for registration information is available online.

Northeaster Univ. Soccer Clinics, Camps

The Northeastern University soccer program offers a dynamic program of clinics and camps, which focuses on learning through fun games and small-sided play. Co-ed groups will experience our Future Huskies philosophy of promoting fundamental skills and sportsmanship. Upcoming programs include:

  • Elite Winter Prospect Clinic, Feb. 23-24
  • Spring Vacation Camp, April 15-18
  • Summer Youth Camps, June 17-21 and 24-28

Players are grouped both by age and by skill level so that each child is challenged, but not overwhelmed. Our goal is to provide a positive learning environment for all participants, from beginners to the advanced.

For dates, details, and additional information, please visit the  Husky Soccer Camps website.

 

Yoga classes for teens and pre-teens

Pre-teen/Teen Yoga

Yoga is a great tool to help pre-teens and teenagers develop healthy relationships with their bodies, as well as to help them feel empowered to make good decisions and manage the stress in their busy lives.  Yoga buillds strength, flexibility, and focus in the mind as well as the body.  

Down Under Yoga’s Christyn Schroeder is teaching a yoga class for kids ages 10-16 in Waban Thursdays from 7:00-8:00 pm starting January 31.  May start anytime, pro-rated for number of classes taken.

Dates:  Jan 31, Feb 7, 14, 28, March 7, 14, 27
No class February 21, March 21
Cost is $126 for 7 classes

For more information and class location, email Didi von Deck.

Newton Girls Softball registration open (closes Feb. 28)

Think Spring! Think Softball!

Newton Girls Softball registration is underway for the 2013 spring season. This is a recreational league for over 500 Newton girls in grades 1-7. Players of all skill levels will have a fun and rewarding experience.

Visit our website for more details, access to our on-line registration, and winter indoor clinic information.

February 28 is the last date you can register with guaranteed placement.

Learn to Fence Classes at The Hut

Learn the basics of fencing: stance, on guard position, attack, and defense for girls and boys, ages 8-14

Dates: Feb. 27 – April 3 OR April 24 – May 29
Location: Jeannette West Recreation Center (The Hut), 69 Tyler Terrace, Newton Centre
Time: 6:15pm-7:15pm
Cost: $98 per session

Download an application online or call Judy Dore at Newton Parks & Recreation Department at 617- 796-1500.