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Category Archives: Summer
High School Student Intern Program
Apply now for summer 2015 High School Student Intern Program at Newton Community Farm! Newton Community Farm is now accepting applications for our high school student intern program! Summer internships are unpaid opportunities for high school age youth to learn about organic and community farming in a fun, friendly environment. No experience is necessary; just a desire to learn and work hard!
The minimum requirement for the internship is a two-week trial period (consecutive weeks) during July 7th through August 27th, three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm (short break at 10:00 am). After the trial period and with the agreement of the Farm Manager, interns can increase the number of hours, days (including Friday and Saturday), and/or weeks at the farm. Go to www.newtoncommunityfarm.org for more information about the program and to download application forms (due at the Farm by May 31st).
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Wellesley Theatre Project Summer Season
Join WTP for some great camps this summer! For more information and to register, visit the website at http://www.wellesleytheatreproject.org/. Many different themes for many different schedules and age groups. Details below:
From Page to Stage! (4 years- 1st grade), 9am- noon, $250
July 20-24, Session I
August 10-14, Session II
Teaming up with Wellesley Books, WTP will use well loved children’s stories to teach acting basics and beginning theatre.
Happily Ever After…? (2nd- 5th Grade), 9am- 3pm, $475
August 10-14
With a concentration on fairytales and folklore, students will work creatively to compose their own stories complete with puppets, props and scenery.
Playwriting (4th-8th Grade), 9am-3pm, $475
July 20-24
Students will not only learn the basic structures and dramatic elements of creating original one-act plays, but also the different aspects and roles of a production team.
“All the World’s a Stage!” (6th-12th Grade) 9am-3pm, $475
July 6-10
Focusing on specific Shakespearean scenes, students will learn to interpret, deliver and perform selections along with movement and character development.
“Improvarama!” (2nd-8th Grade) 9am-3pm, $475
August 3-7
Students will learn the essentials of improvisation, create characters and scenes through games and exercise designed to build confidence, self-reliance and develop teamwork.
Production Camps
101 Dalmatians, Kids (2nd-8th Grade), June 29- July 11
Performances: July 10 & 11
Tuition for 2 Weeks: $1,100 ($550 Per Week)
Based on the classic animated film, 101 Dalmatians KIDS will teach students to explore their creativity and expand their acting, singing and dancing skills. From audition preparation to Opening Night, students will learn the ins and outs of what it takes to produce a fully realized, professional production.
G2K Oklamhoma! (2nd-12th Grade), July 13- August 1
Performances: July 31 & August 1
Tuition for 3 Weeks: $1,650 ($550 Per Week)
Join us for this summer for Rodgers & Hammerstein’s All-American classic love story! Students will be working both as a group and individually with the director, musical director and choreographer to stage a fully-realized production.
The Addams Family (8th-12th Grade), August 3- 22
Performances: August 21 & 22
Tuition for 3 Weeks: $1,650 ($550 Per Week)
“They’re creepy and they’re kooky, mysterious and spooky, they’re altogether ooky!” Come pay a call on The Addams Family, a new musical based on the beloved characters of Charles Addams. Students will learn the ins and outs of crafting a professional production, complete with public, ticketed performances in August.
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April Vacation is almost here!
April vacation week is coming April 20th – 25th. The Boys & Girls club will be open from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm for their vacation program including lots of fun activities, field trips and in-house entertainment. For more information check out the brochure:
http://www.newtonbgc.com/2015-April-Vacation-Program.php
Also, The Boys & Girls Club is committed to helping all children have a quality summer camp experience regardless of your families financial situation. Scholarships are available on a limited basis. Please contact Les at lwhitham@newtonbgc.com for more information.
Summer Camp will begin on June 29th! You can register online or download an application for printing by clicking here: http://www.newtonbgc.com/summer-camp.php.
New This Year – Cove Theme Days ! Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays camp will meet at The Boys & Girls Club and then travel by bus as a group to the Cove in Auburndale. Each week will highlight a new theme. Campers will participate in special group activities, arts & crafts, sports and science. Breaks for food, hydration, and relaxation are evenly spaced throughout. Camp Goes Swimming Every Day!
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Intro to the ‘Craft of Fiction Writing’ Class
In July, Next Level Up will be hosting an exciting, engaging, creative and collaborative opportunity for budding writers who would like to be immersed in the craft of creating their own fiction, as well as the entire Writing Process. Students will take part in many interactive, thought provoking, and fun writing activities. There will be a heavy focus on developing all elements of a fictional story, in addition to word choice, sentence structure, figurative language, and revision.
For more information call 781-540-1123 or email info@nextleveluptutoring.com. You can also visit their new website to learn the details and download a registration form: www.nextleveluptutoring.com.
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Outdoor Adventure Summer Program 2015
The Outdoor Adventure Summer Program at Nahanton Park still has space available to those who are still looking for summer camp programs! Outdoor Adventure offers 2nd-6th graders a two-week outdoor environmental awareness experience. Come spend time discovering the natural world, making new friends, fishing, canoeing, and playing fun games.
Monday-Friday: 9:00 am-1:00 pm, extended day available until 3:00 pm
Session 1: June 29-July 10 (no camp July 3)
Session 2: July 13- July 24
Session 3: July 27- Aug. 7
Session 3.5 (grades 4-6 only): Aug. 10-14
For more information check the Newton Parks and Recreation Website at newtonma.gov/gov/parks/camps/ and register at activityreg.com
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Newton Youth Players has openings
There are still some openings for kids in grades 1 – 6 in the Newton Youth Players adapted summer production of the all-time favorite hit Oklahoma! with music and Lyrics by Richard Rogers and Oscar Hammerstein II.
Young actors will work with specialists in drama, music, scenery design and choreography, culminating in a wonderful musical production. Set on a radiant summer morning in Indian Territory during the 19th century, Oklahoma! tells the love story of Laurey and Curly, touching on the conflicting interests between the cattlemen and the farmers of the wild west.
June 29th – July 17th, 9:00 am – Noon
Newton City Hall
Need a full day of summer activity? Add the Summer Visual Arts Program from 1:00 – 3:00 pm. An stimulating afternoon of visual arts taught by Suzanne Archibald. Call 617-796-1540 for more information.
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Boston based writiing camp
Summer Ink, a Boston-based writing day camp for 5th through 10th grade students, has openings in several programs. Summer Ink campers play sports, participate in arts activities, take field trips throughout Boston, and write about their experiences. Trained classroom teachers help students of all levels focus their writing and find their unique voice. Two-week sessions at Simmons College in July. Scholarships available; please apply early. Visit www.summerink.org for details and to register.
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Energy Fitness & Gymnastics in Newton!
Energy’s spring gymnastics session begins on March 23rd! Drop by for a visit to see a fun facility geared towards families and fitness offering gymnastics classes, personal training for teens and adults, birthday parties, and free cardio workouts for parents while children attend classes!
Current promotion:
- 30-50% off tots classes.
- Summer Camp: Purchase 1 week of camp before March 31st, receive second week for 25% off!
For more information please visit www.energyfitnessgym.com or email frontdesknewton@energyfitnessgym.com.
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Get Burly Fitness Clinic
Get Burly is a fitness program designed to promote athletes to be the best version of themselves through supporting their peers and through fitness. Their mission is to instill and inspire youth to develop a passion for fitness through group circuit training
and team building games.
Introduce your child to “Fun Through Fitness”. Participants will engage in group circuit training as well as a variety of team building activities and cooperative games. This program is being offered through Newton Parks and Recreation. For details, please see this flyer Get Burly, visit the website www.getburly.com. In addition, you may contact Judy Dore or Stephanie Lapham, 617-796-1500 for more information.
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