Category Archives: School Breaks

April Vacation program, Swingin’ Safari

Posted on April 9, 2013 by zervaspto in Advertisements, Community Notes, School Breaks

Spring is in the air, and that means April Vacation is just around the corner!  Watertown Children’s Theater has opened up their April Vacation program, Swingin’ Safari, to fifth graders!   Co-produced by WCT and arsenalARTS, it will be a week of drama, music, and visual art that is not to be missed!

Registration ends this week, so act fast -

Tuition: $295
Location: Arsenal Center for the Arts, Watertown
Dates: April 15-19, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Final presentation: Friday, April 19, Mosesian Theater, time TBA

Vacation programs with Newton Community Ed

Posted on April 9, 2013 by zervaspto in Advertisements, Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, School Breaks

If you’re still making plans for April break, NCE has your back. Kids in grades 1-4 can sign up for Engineering & Electricity Workshop, and kids ages 11 and up can enroll in Babysitting and/or CPR classes. See the website for upcoming spring classes as well, including Flag Football for grades 3-5, and Soccer and T-Ball for the younger set. Be sure to check out the vast summer program offering, where you’ll find something for every child in the family, from your pre-school actor to your teenage technologist.

For more information or to register, call 617-559-6999 or visit www.newtoncommunityed.org.

Creative Connections – April Vacation camp

Posted on March 23, 2013 by zervaspto in Community Notes, School Breaks

During Spring Vacation, April 16th-19th, enroll your child at Creative Connections Camp, a camp for school age children grades K-5.  A program of Lemberg Children’s Center, Creative Connections utilizes the campus of Brandeis University for many stimulating activities, field trips, and experiences. For children interested in art, fun, environmental science, and theater.

Register today! Email us at lemberg@brandeis.edu. More information at www.brandeis.edu/lemberg.

Newton Sewing Studio

Posted on March 19, 2013 by zervaspto in Advertisements, Community Notes, School Breaks

Special Early Release Class This Wednesday
Off school early?  Come on down and sew. Because of limited availability they request that you pre-register . Find more info online www.NewtonSewingStudio.com

Also available, Good Friday camp on the 29th.  If you’re sure you’re coming book early. These spots fill fast!

Basketball Clinic – April break

Posted on March 19, 2013 by zervaspto in Advertisements, Community Notes, School Breaks, Sports

A Step Ahead basketball is offering a 5 day clinic during April Vacation.  Boys and girls ages 7-14 are welcome. The clinic will be held 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Mackenzie Center. For more information visit www.asahoops.com or contact Brendan Smith:  Coachb@asahoops.com , 617-909-5990.

Mackenzie Center
1337 Centre St, Newton

Girls Soccer Clinic during April vacation

Posted on March 12, 2013 by zervaspto in Advertisements, Community Notes, School Breaks, Sports

Boston College Lady Eagles Soccer school is hosting an April Vacation Clinic at their Newton facilities from April 16 – April 19. The camp is designed to develop all players in a fun environment. Registration is open for girls ages 6 to 14.

More information and registration is available at www.bcwomenssoccer.com. Please contact them at soccercl@bc.edu or (617) 552-9203 with any questions or concerns.

Hipstichers Sewing classes

Posted on March 11, 2013 by zervaspto in Advertisements, Community Notes, School Breaks

Sewing Class offered this Thursday from 1.30-3.30 p.m. for Early Release Day sewing! Sign Up

April Vacation camps also avaialble: mornings,  afternoons, or full day. Enroll as many days as you like. Spend some creative time with your friends this Spring!

Hipstitch
15 Spencer St, West Newton
617 965 0880.
www.Hipstitchers.com

New Art Center Family and Vacation Programs

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, School Breaks for , , |

Mobile Making Family Workshop Ages 10 & Up

Mobiles can add balance, movement, relaxation and beauty to any environment indoors or outdoors. Vladmir Barsukov combines his artistic skills and passion with his experience working as a scientist, physicist and mathematics professor. During this workshop whre science meets art, you will create beautiful, fun floating pieces and kinetic sculptures. All materials are provided. All levels welcome.
Saturday, February 9, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., $60

More than Hearts, Valentine Card Making Family Workshop

Make your own unique Valentine’s Day cards to give to your loved ones! This workshop provides you with tools, material and ideas to make your own creations using paper, photos, tamp patterns, found objects and everything that your creativity and imagination bring to the table.
Sunday, February 10, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. , $10

2013 February Children’s and Teen School Vacation Art Programs!

The popular vacation program offers students the opportunity to try a variety of art projects in a fun, safe, and supportive environment. These popular programs are a great way for your child to have fun and stay engaged during the school vacation. Program runs Monday through Friday and each day your child will enjoy four art classes including drawing, painting, ceramics and theater, as well as a 20-minute snack time and 50-minute lunch/recess time.   Children are grouped by grade in small groups no larger than 15 students.  Monday, February 18 - Friday, February 22nd, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

To register or for more information: Stacy@newartcenter.org   www.newartcenter.org

New Art Center
61 Washington Park
Newtonville, MA 02460
617.964.3424

 

February vacation arts classes at Arsenal Center for the Arts

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, School Breaks for , , |

The Arsenal Center for the Arts in Watertown offers February Vacation Art Workshops from February 19 – 22 for three age groups:  5 & 6 year olds, 7-10 year olds and 11+.  In Comics, Cartoons and Creative Creatures, students will use drawing, painting, clay and other media.  Younger students will create comics, cartoons and creative creatures; the older group will focus on graffiti art, t-shirts, hats and simple jewelry.

Full or half-day options available.  Morning classes run from 9:30AM – Noon.  Afternoon classes run from 12:30 – 3PM.
Supervised Lunch and Extended Day options are available.

Classes are held at the Arsenal Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal Street in Watertown, with free parking and access to public transportation.
Scholarships and Membership discounts are available.
For class descriptions, visit  the Arsenal Center’s website.

To register, call 617-923-0100, ext. 309.

Sewing fun on early release (Feb. 6) & February vacation week

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, School Breaks for , |

Hipstitch in West Newton is offering an Early Release Day class on Wednesday, February 6th 1.30-3.30pm. Join the fun and make some cozy winter accessories!

Click here for early release sign up.

Have a free morning (9am-1pm) or afternoon (1pm-4pm) during school vacation?
Join Hipstitch and learn how to sew your own clothes and other fun projects.

Early drop off or late pick up.
Click here for February Vacation Sign Up

Hipstich( next to Cafe Laroma)
15 Spencer st
West Newton 617 965 0880