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City of Newton Outdoor Programs for Kids

Nature Spotters
Spend select Saturdays exploring the river, searching for bugs, learning about local habitats and discovering nature. Nature Spotters will take part in fun-filled activities including trail walks, nature games, crafts, stories, and much more.

  • Feb. 21- Nature’s Winter Habits
  • March 21- Animal Tracking
  • April 25- From Seed to Seedling

Time: 2:00 – 3:15 pm Grades: K-5 Fee: $12 per class
Registration: activityreg.com For more information about Nature Spotters call Newton Parks and Recreation at 617-796-1525.

Outdoor Adventure Summer Program 2015
The Outdoor Adventure Summer Program at Nahanton Park offers 2nd – 6th graders a two week environmental awareness experience. Come spend time discovering the natural world, making new friends, fishing, canoeing, and playing fun games.

  • Session 1: June 29th-July 10th
  • Session 2: July 13th- July 24th
  • Session 3: July 27th- Aug. 7th
  • Session 3.5 Aug. 10-14th

Monday-Fridays: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm, extended available until 3:00 pm. For more information check the Newton Parks and Recreation Website at newtonma.gov/camps.

JCC Kid’s Choice February School Vacation Program

From sports and swimming to arts, dance, cooking and rock climbing, kids have their choice of activities at the JCC Kid’s Choice February Vacation Program.  For boys and girls entering grades K-6 (and CITs in grades 7-9 at a reduced rate).

Special highlights include JCC Magic Ark performance of Toying with Science, field trip to Wheelock Family Theatre to see Pinocchio and Purim Carnival.

Held at the Leventhal-Sidman JCC, 333 Nahanton Street, Newton.  Monday-Friday, February 16th – 20th from 9:00 am-4:00 pm. Come for one day or as many as you would like. Everyone welcome.

Register at bostonjcc.org/schoolvacations. For more information, contact 617-558-6529 or schoolvacations@jccgb.org.

Free Toddler Program at Sunday School for Jewish Studies

The Sunday School for Jewish Studies welcomes 2-and-3-year-olds and their parents to a celebration of Judaism through creative arts and play. Please come and join the fun! This free, family program will be held on one Sunday in February, March and April from 11:00 am to noon at the Oak Hill Middle School.

For additional information about this free Toddler program and once per week Pre K – 7th grade Hebrew school, please contact Dori Stern at principal@sundayschoolforjewishstudies.org or 617-264-8855 or visit www.SundaySchoolforJewishStudies.org.

Newton Community Preservation Committee – Affordable Housing Proposal

Affordable Housing Proposal for February 12th Public Hearing

The CPC has scheduled a proposal for affordable housing on Taft Avenue, West Newton ($584,029 of CPA funds requested by CAN-DO) for a public hearing on February 12th. Written comments received by January 23rd can be included in the CPC’s pre-meeting packet. The full proposal and its attachments are online from the Proposals & Projects – Pending section of the program website, at www.newtonma.gov/cpa.

For assistance, contact Program Manager Alice E. Ingerson at 617-796-1144 or aingerson@newtonma.gov.

Newton Heartbreak Hill Road Race & Walk

Spring is just around the corner, and it’s time to start dusting off those running (or walking) shoes! The 23rd annual Heartbreak Hill Road Race and Family Walk is a perfect way to shake off some of that cabin fever! The course is one mile – up and down historic Heartbreak Hill, the day before the Boston Marathon! Every runner receives an official digital-clock time, a race medallion, goody bag and a free ticket to the pre-race pasta party at Newton City Hall on Saturday, April 18th.

The 1st, 2nd & 3rd place runners in each category win a trophy! There are free games and activities organized by Steve DeMasco’s Shaolin Studios of Wellesley and the Lasell College Special Events students. Not a runner? Everyone can walk the course at 11:30 am. Register at www.newtoncommunitypride.org. The first 500 registrations receive a free t-shirt.

April 19th, Newton City Hall

Summer camp auction

Get ready for the Bowen PTO’s first-ever online summer camp auction! Starting January 5th at midnight, you can go online to bid on a wide variety of day and overnight summer camps and other great experiences for your family. You’ll get a great deal on the camp of your choice and help Bowen meet their fundraising goals for the playground revitalization campaign.

Items recently added include:

  • Red Sox Camp
  • Celtics Camp
  • Kumon Reading and Learning Center
  • Newton Community Education…….and many more!

There is a something here for every family, including older siblings​ – like a Film Academy for 14-17 year olds.​​ Check out the auction website: www.bowenpto.org/campauction. Also, make sure you are ready to bid by registering with Bidding for Good. You can do so at www.bowenpto.org/campauction.

Choose your Own Adventure!

Thinking about your camp options for Summer 2015? Browse the Williams PTO camp auction https://www.biddingforgood.com/auction/auctionhome.action?auctionId=221324907 now through January 12th with Bidding for Good.

There are numerous opportunities for partial week, full-week and sleepover camps. You will surely find the perfect adventure for your children!  www.biddingforgood.com/williamspto/adventure.