The Innovation Institute still has some summer spaces. Enroll now for joyful learning!
Who: Kindergarten – Gr. 9
What: Science and Engineering enrichment
When: Jun 15 – Aug 28 (one week sessions), 9:00 am – 12:00 pm or 3:00 pm
Where: Newtonville
Course details, costs, and registration information is available on The Innovation Institute’s website.
The Skate Park at the West Suburban YMCA is supervised at all times and FREE. We welcome skateboarders, razors/scooter, in-line skaters and roller skaters of all ages. Visitors need to sign in at the Y’s front desk. Skaters or parents of participants under 18 must sign a waiver that is available on our website.
Current schedule:
· Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 1:00 – 7:00 pm
· Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
The Skate Park is made possible with funding from the US Department of Education Carol M. White Physical Education Program, to the Newton Public Schools/Newton Partnership. For more information, please visit the Skate Park on the Y website.
Plugged In’s “Music That Matters” is a summer day camp for kids ages 10-19 of all skill levels that includes band class, songwriting, recording a song for a CD, music video, workshops, offsite events, and performance opportunities.
Students are grouped by age, skill level and musical interest. Each session ends with a benefit concert that raises money for a charitable organization chosen by the students themselves. Plugged In provides a nurturing and supportive community to which young musicians feel a sense of belonging, an opportunity to express and be acknowledged for their musical interests and a chance to use their music to help others around the world.
Plugged In is a nonprofit rock band program in Needham teaching kids throughout Massachusetts about using music to create positive change in the world. More information and registration details are available on Plugged In’s website.
“Envi Sci” is a unique month-long outdoor program for teenagers that gives students the chance to have fun enjoying the wilderness while learning about the science of the environment. Highlights include hikes to Blue Hills and Mount Monadnock, bicycle trips, a 12-mile canoe trip on the Charles River, an expedition through the salt marshes of the North shore, and an exhilarating three-day backpacking trip up Mount Washington.
Students learn about the environment through science workshops the leaders design, such as geology, botany, ecology, water cycle, pollution issues, and conservation. Register or get more information at http://www.newtonenvisci.org or email contact@newtonenvisci.org .
Summer is rapidly approaching. How are you going to help limit the amount of ‘brain drain’ your student experiences over the summer months? Studies show that students who don’t keep up on their reading, writing and math over summer have a more difficult time getting into a groove the next school year.
Next Level Up Academic Coaching is offering elementary, middle, and high school students individualized summer sessions in their home designed to keep minds fresh and engaged, and fundamentals strong. Please contact Next Level Up to set up a free in-home meeting at 781-540-1123 or info@nextleveluptutoring.com. Please check out the newly designed website for more information, www.nextleveluptutoring.com .
Plugged In’s Music That Matters is a summer day camp for kids ages 10-19 of all skill levels that includes band class, songwriting, recording a song for a CD, music video, workshops, offsite events, and performance opportunities. Students are grouped by age, skill level and musical interest. Each session ends with a benefit concert that raises money for a charitable organization chosen by the students themselves. Plugged In provides a nurturing and supportive community to which young musicians feel a sense of belonging, an opportunity to express and be acknowledged for their musical interests and a chance to use their music to help others around the world.
Music That Matters Summer Day Camp meets Monday through Friday from 9:00-3:00 in two 2-week sessions from July 6th-17th and from July 20th-31st. Extended day is available.
For more information or to register, please visit www.pluggedinband.org. Registration deadline is June 6th or when enrollment reaches capacity (25 students per session).
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, zip line and more.
All JCC arts and humanities offerings are programs of the Ryna Greenbaum JCC Center for the Arts. For more information, visit bostonjcc.org/grossmanJCCDay2015 or contact grossman@jccgb.org or 617-244-5124.
JCC Grossman Camp is a day camp for boys and girls ages 4.5 – 15 located on Hale Reservation in Westwood. Bus transportation available from more than 38 communities throughout Greater Boston. Varied activities give Grossman campers lots of opportunities to explore nature, develop new skills and interests in a fun, positive and active environment. Supportive, experienced counselors and staff help them to develop the confidence to tackle these activities in a Jewish camping environment.
Everyone welcome. No charge for admission.
1:00 – 4:00 pm on July 12th (Rain date August 9th. Check bostonjcc.org/grossmanjccday2015 after 11:00 am on the day of the event for an update.)
294 Powissett Street, Dover
Registration is ongoing and discounts are available if you register at an upcoming events:
Camp Blast-Off Party – a Free Event Open to the Community
May 30th, 4:00-6:00 pm
This free event is open to all, not just families who have already registered for camp this summer. Meet camp directors and counselors and join “camptivities” such as face painting, crafts, family relay races, and gaga ball. Take a tour of the on-site day camps and enter to win a raffle!
Camp Information Night at the Y
June 3rd, 5:00-6:30 pm
Open House at Camp Chickami
139 Boston Post Road, Wayland
June 6th, 4:00-6:00 pm
Open Houses at Camp Frank A. Day
125 South Pond Road, East Brookfield, MA
June 7th, 1:00-4:00 pm
For more information, email campingservices@westsuburbanymca.org or visit www.westsuburbanymca.org/camps.
Summer rowing for ages 12-18!
Learn to Row – Everyone begins here: covers a complete introduction to the sport of rowing including rowing/coxing technique as well as boat safety. The goal of the program is to develop a solid foundation of skills, taught in a fun and supportive environment. Clinics run in 2-week sessions, morning or afternoon, throughout the summer. Clinics begin June 15th.
Skills Development: for rowers who have completed Learn to Row and want to continue building their skills and improving rowing technique. The clinics will focus on improving rowing skill and preparing rowers for future competition. Clinics run in 2-week sessions, morning or afternoon, throughout the summer. Financial aid available.
for information and registration, please visit communityrowing.org. For questions, email nonna@communityrowing.org
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Newton South alum home from college for summer is available now through mid-August for child care. Can do school/camp drop-off and pick-up as she has her own car. Lifeguard certified, fluency in French, some Russian.
Please contact Valerie through Gabriele Kottke at 617-357-5212.
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