NCE vacation-week programs

Great Vacations with Newton Community Ed!

NCE offers a variety of cool vacation-week programs for kids. Try Domino Physics or Wicked Wacky Lab Week over February break (or Advanced Domino Physics if you’ve taken this class before), and explore Marble Machine Madness or Deep Blue Sea over April break. These programs take place at Newton North High School. In addition, over both vacations we’re running our ever-popular Make a TV Show program at NewTV, and Babysitting Certification classes as well. Please call our office at 617-559-6999 or check our website: www.newtoncommunityed.org for more information or to register.

Watertown Jr. Reds AAU Baseball Program

Seeking Players for 2012 13U Spring season

Looking to raise your game to new level? Becoming a member of the Jr. Reds AAU Baseball program will offer that opportunity and a whole lot more. Don’t wait to join the area’s most exciting up and coming programs.

The Watertown Jr. Reds AAU Baseball Program will be holding tryouts for its 13U squad during the team’s Winter Practices in January and February. There is NO COST to tryout. Registration and Waiver forms can be found on the program’s website to be filled out before participating.

Information on the program, tryouts and coaches are posted on the program’s website, www.watertownreds.com. To set up a tryout, or have questions about the program, contact Watertown Reds Baseball President Joe Chiodo at jchiodo5@yahoo.com or 617-875-8088.

Music and Voice Sessions

Music and Voice Sessions – Is your child interested in learning how to play the piano, violin, or guitar in the comfort of their own house? Does your child have the desire to sing all the time? Next Level Up now offers in-home music and voice sessions by accomplished and experienced musicians and teachers. Many of our instructors attended the Berklee College of Music. To learn more about your options and for all questions, please contact Next Level Up Tutoring at our email: info@nextleveluptutoring.com OR phone: (781) 540-1123. “Next Level Up – Raising up communities one child at a time”

Newton at Home–Driver a Senior

Drive a Senior–Make a Friend!  Newton at Home, a member organization dedicated to helping Newton seniors age in their own homes, is looking for volunteers who can give rides to seniors.  Make a new friend while helping someone get to a doctor’s appointment, the supermarket, a social event or the airport.  Volunteer as much as you can at your convenience, and know that you have made a difference in a Newton senior’s life. You’ll meet interesting people and share great conversation along the way!  For more information, call Julie Plaut Mahoney at volcoord@newtonathome.org.

Theater Arts Newsletter Submission

BE A SUMMER STAR! Join the Brookline SmartSummers Theater Arts Program! A fun experience in the arts for ages 5-16. Full and part day programming available for 1 to 5 weeks starting June 29.  To register contact Brookline Adult & Community Education at 617-730-2700 or www.brooklineadulted.org. For more information, contact theaterartscamp@aol.com or visit https://sites.google.com/site/smartsummerstheaterarts/welcome

School of Rock introduces “Jazz Jams”

School of Rock introduces a new Sunday afternoon course for kids – “Jazz Jams”, which will meet every Sunday from 2-5 PM at our 120 Elm Street in Watertown location. Recommended for students ages 11-18. All instruments welcome -singers too. Start on either 2/12 or 2/19 – (your choice) and learn jazz standards by Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Chick Corea, and many more under the direction of Berklee-affiliated instructor Patrick Speece. Enrollment is on a month-by-month basis; performances in the local community when the ensemble feels ready. Only 12 students accepted at a time into this program. Email Boston@schoolofrock.com or call 617-923-3434.

BC Lady Eagles Soccer Schools

The Boston College Women’s Soccer program will be holding their April and Summer clinics.  Dates are April 17-20, June 25-28, and July 16-19.  It is for girls ages 6-14.  All sessions at the BC Newton campus, 9am-3pm each day.  This is an opportunity for the younger female soccer player to improve her comfort level on the ball, increase skill development, and have competitive fun.  For more information including registration contact (617) 552-0982 or soccercl@bc.edu.  Online registration may be found at: http://www.bceagles.com/camps/bc-w-soccer-camps2.html.

Singing Group for Grades 2 – 5 & Week-long Summer Program for Aged 8 – 18

Do you know a child in grade 2 – 5 who loves to sing?  Join Youth pro Musica’s new Training Chorus!  Youth pro Musica: The Greater Boston Youth Chorus has trained generations of young people in musicianship and choral singing since has appeared with the finest orchestras and choruses in the Boston area and beyond.  The Training Chorus offers younger singers a positive introduction to music and singing, focusing on ear training, voice production, working well within a group, and developing confidence as a performer.  Later in the spring, the Training Chorus will perform alongside YpM’s older singers at the Annual Spring Concert.  The Training Chorus is directed by Brian Hagar-McKee, a gifted musician and educator who currently teaches music in the Wellesley public school system.  To learn more, please call (617) 666-6087 or e-mail auditions@youthpromusica.org.  Visit YpM online at www.youthpromusica.org.

Registration is now open for Youth pro Musica’s Summer Week: August 20-24, 2012, 9am-3pm M-F, Concert: Fri., 7pm; Held at Second Church in Newton, 60 Highland St., West Newton.  Register by March 1 and pay $225.  Afterwards, the fee is $250.  To register or learn more, please call (617) 666-6087 or e-mail auditions@youthpromusica.org.  Visit YpM online at www.youthpromusica.org
Program Description: After camp is over and before school starts up again, don’t stay home being bored.  Kids aged 8 to 18 who like to sing are invited to attend Youth pro Musica’s Summer Week!  Absent distractions or the pressure of the academic year. young people are free to focus on singing and making new friends.  Singers work with an outstanding staff comprised of professional musicians and educators, led by YpM Artistic Director Robert Barney.  Classes/ensembles focus on vocal technique, ear training and sight-singing, small and large ensemble singing and performance.  (Classes/ensembles are assigned based on age and prior musical experience.)  The week culminates with a Friday evening concert featuring all of Summer Week’s singers.

School of Rock Show Team Show on 2/11

Rock music lovers of all ages are invited down to the All Asia, 334 Massachusetts Avenue in Cambridge, MA, on Saturday, 2/11 from 2-6 PM to witness School of Rock Boston’s Show Team cranking out some classic and alternative rock hits. The Show Team is comprised of students ages 10-16 and will be sharing the stage with a School of Rock spinoff band, Mudface, and industrial rock outfit [ZeroNegative]. Tickets are $5 at the door or $10 for a family 4-pk by emailing boston@schoolofrock.com

February School Vacation with Newton Parks & Recreation

Family Movie Day and Night at the West Newton Cinema  Feb 21 & 22, 2012
For Children in Grades K – 6 at the Newton Centre Hut  Feb 21 – 24, 2012
For Children in Grades K – 3 at Burr Park  Feb 21 – 24, 2012
For Children in Grades 3 – 6 at the Lower Falls Community Center Feb 21 – 24, 2012
Thundercat Sports Clinic for Children Ages 7 – 12  Feb 21 – 24, 2012


Family Movie Day and Night at the West Newton Cinema  Feb 21 & 22, 2012

Special $6.00 price includes a MOVIE, POPCORN, and SODA.  See The Muppets or Alvin & the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked.  Tickets will be sold on the day of the event at the West Newton Cinema at 1296 Washington St. This is a very popular event and tickets may sell out.  Ticket sales will begin at 10:00 AM for the Movie Day on Tuesday and Wednesday with movies starting at 11:00 AM.  Ticket sales will begin at 4:15 PM for the Movie Night on Tuesday with movies starting at 6:15 PM. 

For Children in Grades K – 6 at the Newton Centre Hut  Feb 21 – 24, 2012

It’s like summer camp in the winter.  Participate in sports, arts and crafts, inside games and more.  Each day features a special event including a Movie Day, Sports Party, Dance Party and Portable Planetarium. Sign up by day or for all 4 days. Standard Day 8:30–3:30 PM, extended day 8:15-5:30 PM. $45.00 per day or $160.00 for all 4 days (add $12.50/day for extended day)

For Children in Grades K – 3 at Burr Park  Feb 21 – 24, 2012

Enjoy an exciting field trip each day including Cosmic Bowling, Chuck E Cheese, CoCo Key, and Plaster Fun Time.  Sports, arts and crafts, and inside games are offered before or after the field trips.  Sign up by day or for all 4 days.  Standard Day 8:30 AM–3:30 PM  $45.00* per day or $175.00 for all 4 days *Thursdays cost is $60.00

For Children in Grades 3 – 6 at the Lower Falls Community Center Feb 21 – 24, 2012

Enjoy an exciting field trip each day including Chunky’s Cinema, Glow Golf, Amesbury Sports Park and Chuck E Cheese.  Sports, arts and crafts, and inside games are offered before or after the field trips.  Sign up by day or for all 4 days.  Standard Day 8:30 – 3:30, extended day 8:15 – 5:30. $45.00* per day or $175.00 for all 4 days (add $12.50/day for extended day) *Thursday is $60.00

Thundercat Sports Clinic for Children Ages 7 – 12  Feb 21 – 24, 2012

Play a variety of sports including basketball, floor hockey, soccer and more all in a relaxed, fun atmosphere.  Located at Pelligrini Park.  Be sure to bring a snack and lunch.   $45.00 per day

Half Day program for ages 5 – 7         9:00 – 12:00noon $120.00 ($130.00 non residents)Full Day program for ages 7 – 12        9:00 AM – 3:00 PM $162.00 ($170.00 non residents) 

Contact Newton Parks and Recreation at 617-796-1500 or go to our website at www.newtonma.gov/parks for more information.  Register online at www.activityreg.com