Category Archives: Summer

Time for Partners – Summer!

The popular art & music class for children ages 18 months to 4 years with an adult is thriving in the Newton Cultural Center at City Hall!

A terrific way to learn, have fun and make friends – and that’s not just for the kids! Parents, nannies and grandparents enjoy this long-running program also. Children make creative and enriching art projects and enjoy singing and fun with beloved performer David Polansky.

The classes fill up very quickly, so don’t wait! The summer program is on Tuesdays from July 10th – August 14th, and the Thursday classes are July 12th – August 16th.

The fall classes are also ready to enroll. To register: www.activityreg.com click on MA, click on Newton Parks & Recreation, click on Register, click on Programs or Activities, click on Mayor’s Office for Cultural Affairs, click on Time for Partners and choose your day. Or call 617-796-1540 for more information.

Affordable Tutoring this Summer

Mindfulness Tutoring specializing in individual SAT/ACT prep offers affordable tutoring.  For over 25 years they’ve supported individuals as they meet challenges and discover their
strengths.

Contact Susan Alves, PhD at 617-515-5285 or susan@mindfulnesstutoring.com for local references and rates or visit www.mindfulnesstutoring.com.

Avoid the Math Summer Slide

Studies show that most students fall behind more than 2 months in math over the summer months. Summer is a great time to catch up, keep up, or get a jumpstart on next year’s math.

Mathnasium Learning Center in Newton, Needham and Wellesley offers effective, affordable (as low as $29.00/session) tutoring with flexible individualized scheduling. Save $50.00 when you register before May 31st. Learn more at www.MathSummer.com or call 617-340-3665.

Opera Camp: How to Create an Opera

VOICES Boston and Boston Lyric Opera are offering Opera Camp to singers entering 3rd-8th grade in the 2018-2019 school year.

Learn to create your own musical and try each step along the way! Write your own lyrics and songs. Create sets, costumes, and props. Rehearse and perform your world premiere. Play theater games, act, sing, draw, design and more!

Cost: $500.00 for currently enrolled VOICES Boston Student, $600.00 for non-VOICES Boston Student. $100.00 deposit to register. Registration Deadline: May 31, 2018

Click here to register: http://www.voicesboston.org/join-voices/blo-summer-opera-camp/
For more information, contact Kalee at kburrows@voicesboston.org

Looking for programs for your kids for this summer?

Send them to Newton Community Farm to learn about farming, healthy cooking, and have a great time digging in the dirt, and being outside at Kids at the Farm: Summer 2018,“ a place to dig, learn and grow”.

Experience the beauty and bounty of Newton Community Farm and give summer a whole new meaning! Dig, plant, weed and water. Harvest farm fresh produce and prepare delicious snacks. Feed the chickens, collect eggs and explore the world through the lens of farming and food.

Learn more about the programs: http://newtoncommunityfarm.org/education/summer-summer-programs/

Summer Camp with Einstein’s Workshop

Come visit the staff of Einstein’s Workshop at the Newton PMC Kids Ride and Waban Village Day to learn more about their summer camp options at Zervas Elementary.

They’ll be on hand for fun activities with the kids and to answer questions about camp classes on Minecraft, Robotics, Coding, and Making & Inventing. They have summer programs in Newton for children entering grades K-6 with half day and full day options available. Students will have the benefit of a highly-rated classroom experience as well as access to indoor and outdoor playspace.

For more information or to register, please see www.einsteinsworkshop.com/summer-camp.

May 20th
Waban Village Day
Newton PMC Kids Ride

Spanish Language Tutor available

Newton parent and experienced Spanish teacher, certified and  licensed in
grades 5-12, and fluent in Spanish provides tailored, expert tutoring that can:

  • Help your child finish the 4 th quarter strong
  • Give your child targeted summertime practice and the opportunity for catch-up or
    advancement for September
  • All levels of grammar, literature, conversation, writing

Contact Libby Sands at libby@libbysands.com or 617-256-4780.

Summer Test Prep and College Essay Support

SAT, ACT, SSAT, ISEE. Former Brookline and Concord teacher (30 years experience–elementary, middle and high school English, and certified Reading Specialist) will provide individualized Test Prep and support for the college essay.

Excellent parent and professional references available. Summer is a great time for students to prepare for Fall tests and to get a head start on their college essays.

Contact Cynthia Carpenter at 978-952-8871 or cscarp@gmail.com.

K-12 Academic Coaching

Has your child embraced the idea and the importance of finishing the school year on a strong note?

This momentum can carry them through the summer months and help during that first week back in the fall. Next Level Up Academic Coaching can provide the push, focus, and perspective needed for your student to end the year on a high note. They’ve been working with Newton families since 2009 and their professional academic coaches incorporate all of the necessary skills to be successful: organizational and time management skills, effort, fundamentals, and positive study habits.

Nest Level Up also offers academic coaches available to continue through the summer months. Contact them at  781-540-1123 or info@nextleveluptutoring.com. For more information, visit www.nextleveluptutoring.com.

Debate and Public Speaking Summer Camp

Your child can learn debate and public speaking this summer at Lumos. It’s a really fun program, with fun activities and games your child will love.

Open to students in Grades 6-9. For more informatio, email info@lumosdebate.com or call 617-901-4564. Register at Lumosdebate.com. You can use the special promo code “COMMUNITY” for $300 off.