Category Archives: Summer

Summer Chemistry Tutoring with “The Chem Coach”

Summer AP homework? Want to get a head start on Sophomore Chem? College student taking Chem over the summer? The Chem Coach is for you. She’s passionate about chemistry and wants students to like learning science! Jean Lindsay-Dwyer has a degree in chemistry, teaching and industrial experience, and has been tutoring for 10 years. Her daughters graduated from the Newton Public Schools, so she knows the curriculum. Please contact Jean Lindsay-Dwyer at 617-584-8885 or TheChemCoach@gmail.com.

Get a head start on college essays this summer

Summer is a great time for rising seniors to begin work on their college essays. Jane Hirschhorn is a Newton resident and a writing coach with more than 20 years of experience. Jane guides students toward crafting compelling, authentic college essays. For more information, please contact Jane at jane@jbhtutoring.com.

Dance Studio Open House

All That Jazz is now accepting registration for the 2016-2017 school year, as well as summer classes. The proud winner of the Newton Tab Readers Choice Awards for Best Children’s Dance Studio in Newton since 2011, they specialize in building self-esteem and creating a warm, supportive and nurturing environment for all children as they learn the art of dance. The director, Miss Deb Lifson Vogel is a Newton native and currently has children in the Newton Public Schools.

Please call today to find out more information or to register: 617-641-0784 or missdeb@allthatjazznewton.com or visit www.allthatjazznewton.com.

Spring Open House: June 13th 4:00-6:00 pm!

Piano lessons

Small groups organized by age (4-11). Outstanding methodology. Experienced, certified instructor. Proven success. Keys for Kids goes beyond ordinary piano lessons: it teaches well-rounded musicianship. Free sample lesson. www.keys-for-kids-newton.com.

To register or for questions, please contact marina.gorny@post.harvard.edu or 617-527-4942. Inquire about summer lessons, too.

JCC Day at Grossman

Spend an afternoon at JCC Grossman Camp experiencing the magic of camp with your family! Enjoy a range of activities including: waterfront (beach, swimming, boating, water trampoline, water slide, fishing and more), sports (gaga, basketball, and street hockey), arts and crafts, rock climbing wall and more. Everyone welcome.  No charge.

Check bostonjcc.org/grossmanjccday2016 after 11:00 am on the day of the event for a weather update. For more information, visit bostonjcc.org/grossmanJCCDay2016 or contact grossman@jccgb.org or 617-244-5124.

1:00 – 4:00 pm, Sunday, July 31st (Rain date is August 9th)
Dover Road in Westwood/GPS address: 294 Powissett Street, Dover
JCC Grossman Camp is a day camp for boys and girls ages 4.5-15 located on Hale Reservation in Westwood. For more information, visit bostonjcc.org/grossman or contact grossman@jccgb.org or 617-244-5124.

Welcome to The Conservatory

Dave Carroll, Newton music educator and previous music teacher at Memorial Spaulding elementary, is excited to announce that after many years of working on music education and collaborating with professionals in the area, he has opened a unique and exciting new music school called The Conservatory at Highlands located right next to Create a Cook in beautiful Newton Highlands. The Conservatory has a music education style that is equally inclusive and challenging.

Their education model is centered around cultivating musicianship through community and they offer many great programs taught by the best musicians in Boston: Summer Camps, Rock Bands, Private Lessons, Audio Production Classes, Special Needs Classes, Music Theory and Song Writing, Early Childhood Education, much more!

Check out their cool space, try some Instruments, and enjoy some awesome performances! Come visit at the Grand Opening:

Saturday, June 11th,  10:00 am – 6:00 pm
The Conservatory
51 Winchester Street, Newton Highlands

AND…

Sign up for the exciting new SUMMER CAMPS this summer running every week after school ends.

Students will be immersed in music theory, composition, recording, beat making, and playing together (rock bands, jazz bands or chamber groups)…after each week there will be a performance where the student bands play!

If you haven’t signed up for a camp yet or are looking for some weeks to fill, this is a great way to keep your music education moving forward over the summer. All instruments and levels welcome and included.

Camp Information:
June 27th – July 1st, July 5th – 8th (discounted rate: $339), July 11th – 15th, July 18th – 22nd, July 25th – 29th, Aug 1st – 5th, Aug 8th – 12th, Aug 15th – 19th, Aug 22nd – 26th, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (Extra time can be added for late pick up, please bring your own lunch.)

Rates: $425 per Week

Sign up by emailing: info@highlandsconservatory.com or call: 617-903-9044. For more information, visit: www.highlandsconservatory.com

Summer programs at Newton Community Farm

Nurture your child’s innate curiosity and their natural sense of awe and wonder, as they immerse themselves in the joys of Newton Community Farm.

Join our growing community and register today for Kids at the Farm: Summer 2016. This popular summer program offers kids of all ages the experience of growing food on a working farm. Spaces are filling up fast — don’t delay!