The library will be open late — until 11pm — during finals. We’ll have extra supplies on hand, and even more stuff in the Teen Area. There will be snacks!
Here are a list of activities each day:
On Monday, 6/12 at 3pm Officer Leo will greet students in the Teen Area.
On Tuesday, 6/13 at 4pm our typewriter poetry group will write motivational poems for teens studying on old-school typewriters.
On Wednesday, 6/14 at 5pm Officer Leo will be back in action in the Teen Area.
Join CRA for Beginning Swim Lessons & Basic Water Safety!
Charles River Aquatics (CRA) has partnered with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) as a site for the 2023 Water Safety Initiative. CRA will provide beginner swimming lessons with the goal of creating a safer environment for all patrons at public beaches and pools across the Commonwealth.
At CRA, we believe that knowing how to swim is a basic life skill– one that everyone should have for safety and for fun. CRA is offering 4 day crash courses* in Basic Water Safety June 5-29, 2023 to prepare for the summer season ahead.
The Water Safety Initiative lessons offered by CRA are funded with a grant from the DCR. There is no cost to participants.
This program is open to anyone age 4 and up.
Located at the Boston Sports Institute, 900 Worcester St., Wellesley
*Note—This program is not designed as part of regular CRA Instructional Swim Programming and is not intended for those already enrolled in CRA lessons.
With over 200 camp offerings, we’ve got something for everyone! CLICK HERE for more information about and to register your child.
SUMMER THEATER CAMP! Join our 5-week Musical Theater Camp for an unforgettable experience, filled with music, dance, acting, and more! Campers will experience the joy of performing Disney’s Newsies, Jr., and building sets for the production. This musical extravaganza will include talent shows, weekly workshops with theater professionals, and the creation of new camp traditions. We’ll rehearse group numbers and scenes, and finish camp with a bang with three performances of a full-length musical. Join us and meet like-minded friends in a fun-packed experience!
Our classes are for everyone. We encourage you to apply here for our needs-based scholarship program by June 15th. Please reach out if you’re not sure if you qualify or have questions about the process and someone will be in touch!
Thursday, June 1 (6:00-7:00 pm) June is Gun Violence Awareness Month. Join Newton Police, Newton Health & Human Services, and the Newton Gun Violence Prevention Collaborative on a Zoom webinar to learn about strategies to keep kids safe, store guns safely, and explore the ways that red flag laws can protect our friends, family, and community. Register at tinyurl.com/yc6y9u86 or for more info: https://facebook.com/events/s/community-forum-gun-violence-p/150484067887223
Location: Mount Ida Campus of UMass Amherst | 100 Carlson Ave, Newton, MA 02459
Description: Newton’s Carroll Center for the Blind, one of the largest vision rehabilitation agencies in the nation, will host its 11th Annual Walk for Independence on Saturday, June 3, 8AM-Noon. It’s a family-friendly event bringing together both sighted and visually impaired individuals to support the nonprofit organization’s mission. Walkers can choose either a one-, two- or three-mile stroll around the Mount Ida Campus of UMass Amherst (100 Carlson Avenue) and stay for complimentary food, music, accessible games and fun giveaways. Guide dogs and family pets on leashes are welcome. Individuals and teams can register here.
Website URL for event information and/or registration
It’s FREE, family-friendly, with lots of music within walking and biking distance! Over 70 venues in Auburndale, Lower Falls, and Waban are hosting over 100 musical acts.
(Extra)Ordinary Teen Photography Camp is a series of one-week summer workshops in New York City for teenagers, ages 14-18 years old, led by professional photographer and instructor Andrew French.
All levels of students from beginner to advanced will receive personalized instruction to inspire and guide their image making, visual storytelling, and technical skills in a fun, collaborative atmosphere.
Each day will begin at Andrew French’s daylight studio in Union Square and include interactive in-class photography shoots and exercises, technical and creative lessons, guest artist visits, portfolio development, and field trips and photography shoots at inspiring locations and studios in New York City. Workshops will culminate in an exhibition and celebration of selected photographs for family and friends, showcasing each student’s best work from the week.
Click for more information and to register: https://www.andrewfrenchworkshops.com/andrew-french-workshops/teen-photography-summer-camp
Thank you to our generous Bigelow community for donating and participating in our annual online auction. As a reminder, all funds raised are used to support Bigelow performing arts, technology, literature, cultural events and lots more for our children and the school.
A special thanks to our parent volunteers:
Erika Holmberg
Jen Murphy
Hai Ly Burk
And a big thank you to Bigelow teachers for donating their time and talents to the auction!
