Registration is now open for Newton Community Farm’s full range of summer programs including new additions for 2016. Sign up for one of the week long programs before March 1st to enjoy a 20% Early Bird Discount.
To learn more including dates and registration details, please click here: Kids at the Farm: Summer 2016. Questions? Please contact Alison at education@newtoncommunityfarm.org
The Newton Parks and Recreation and Newton Public Schools Camp Fair will be held on January 31st at the Newton North High School in the Cafeteria from 12:00 – 4:00 pm. Come see what is being offered in Newton this summer.
For more information go to www.newtonma.gov/parks. Snow date: February 7th.
Newton South High School will host the 12th Annual Teen Summer Program Expo. The event is FREE, open to the public and will be held in the cafeteria. Find the perfect summer experience for middle and high school students. Meet directors of enriching summer programs in the U.S. & abroad. Programs for every budget and include academic, adventure, travel, community service, internships, sport instruction, language immersion, arts/theatre/music, college prep and gap year programs. Efficiently cut through the overwhelming amount of information online and make informed decisions about programming, safety, & supervision. For more information contact laura@campsourcenetwork.com or at 617-244-3316.
February 8th, 5:30 – 8:00 pm
Newton South High School, 140 Brandeis Road
Snow date: February 9th
Don’t miss this free event if you have a child attending camp this summer! For the first time ever, the Underwood PTO has organized a FREE public event: the New England Camp Fair.
The Camp Fair is open to ALL local families. Over 30 camps from Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine and Connecticut will be participating. Attending camps serve kids ages 6-14 and represent a mix of day and overnight camps. Participating camps run the gamut from traditional style camps to sports, computer, arts and other specialty themed camps. Come to the fair with your prospective camper and meet in person with Camp Directors and staff from the premier camps in New England. www.newenglandcampfair.org
February 3rd, 5:30-8 pm
Bigelow Middle School
Are you considering overnight summer camp for your child? Northcountry Camps, family owned for ~100 years, located in the Adirondacks is holding an open house. Come meet the directors of Lincoln and Whippoorwhill and watch their slide show presentation.
For more details, please visit www.northcountrycamps.com or contact Phoebe Olhava at polhava@gmail.com
November 8th, 3:00 pm
It’s not too early to start thinking about camps! Registration will be here before you know it so why not get a head start? Join Campseekers on November 3rd at the Wellesley College Club to hear from a panel of camp directors and parents on what makes a great camp experience.
You’ll explore topics like:
Directors from local camps including Linx and Explo will be a part of this discussion.
This program is free and open to the public but seating is limited and you must be registered to attend. (There will be some great camp giveaways for those who attend.)
Visit www.campseekers.com for more information.
Partners for this event include: LINX Camps, Tocomail and EXPLO
The Boys & Girls Club of Newton still has space available in all summer camp sessions and financial aid is available for those who qualify.
Visit the Club (675 Watertown St.) or register on the Club’s website.
You can also fill out an online financial aid application and a member of the Club’s staff will contact you for a confidential conversation.
There will be an Introductory Parent’s Meeting on Tuesday, June 23, at 6:00 PM in the Learning Center. There are many new things happening this year such as STEM activities twice a week, new field trips and new exciting activities. Join us next week to find out more details like our new themes and to meet this years camp staff.
Teens can explore cross-cultural communication, digital and oral storytelling, and recording equipment at the Newton Free Library this summer.
No Person is a Single Story, July 14, 7:00 pm
Cultural competency trainer and author Marilyn Gardner presents personal stories to illustrate cross-cultural communication. Teens and adults welcome.
Storytelling Workshops, Tuesdays (7/28, 8/4, 8/11), 7:00pm
Learn about the art of storytelling! Learn how to use recording equipment. Develop and practice your story in preparation for Story Slam on August 25.
Story Slam! August 25, 7:00pm
Teens present their stories before a live, friendly audience. Refreshments provided.
The program builds on STEAM initiatives and Summer Reading themes (Unmask and Every Hero Has a Story). More info is available from Liz Rowland, teens@newtonfreelibrary.net
The New Art Center is accepting registration for summer classes: drawing, painting (watercolors, oil, acrylics), ceramics, and much more!
Visit the NAC website for details, schedules, and registration.