Category Archives: Summer

Your child will love art, music and play at the Newton Cultural Center. Time for Partners is for children 18 months to 4 years, with an adult. One day a week (or more), Mondays through Thursdays from 9:30 am – 11:15 am, June 25th – August 2nd.  Art and Music every day, and a chance to make new friends while learning and having fun. Time for Families is similar program in June only, with one price for the whole family. Summer Swing is a half-day drop-off program for children ages 3 – 6. Art, music and creative movement with experienced and nurturing teachers and assistants. Visit www.newtonculturalcenter.org or call 617-527-8283 for more information.

Join the fun and creative week-long sessions for children and teens this summer! Be inspired by exciting and educational themes in the Children’s Program for grades 1-6. Daily classes in Visual Arts, Drama, Ceramics and Sculpture/3D, give children the opportunity to learn and grow with friends while being creative and having fun!Special presentations booked weekly with our favorite community partners! June 25-Aug. 31, 9:00-3:30 pm, Grades 1-10.

Teen Afternoon Ceramics, for students entering grades 7-10, 3:30-5:30 pm, gives teens more opportunity to work on hand-building skills and on the Potter’s Wheel. All skill levels are welcome. Tuition: $115/wk. Early Drop-Off, Extended Day options available. To register or for more information, visit www.NewArtCenter.org or call 617-964-3424.

In this exciting, new afternoon program, students learn what it takes to be a master of the art of musical comedy performance. This summer program for students ages 7-13 will be held at the Newton Cultural Center, 225 Nevada Street,  Mondays – Thursdays, June 25th – July 12th, 1:00 – 3:00 pm (no class July 4th) $225.

From 1:00-2:00 each day, students will hone their acting skills with improv and theater games, used by such illustrious theater companies as Chicago’s Second City. Then, from 2:00-3:00 each day, students will learn to sing and dance their favorite show tunes, from shows ranging from “The Sound of Music” to “Wicked.” This will culminate, at the end of the program, in a Broadway-style cabaret performance of these songs for family and friends. Call 617-527-8283 for more information.

Still looking for fun filled, hands on, educational classes for your young one this summer? Then look no further. With an exciting array of programs focused on where our food comes from and daily involvement in farm life Newton Community Farm has something for everyone this summer. For more information and registration details please visit the website at www.newtoncommunityfarm.org/education

Little Diggers (entering grades 1 – 2)
Tuesdays 2:00 – 3:30 pm, 6/26 – 8/28, 1 day session
Explore the farm as we begin to learn where our food comes from.  Each week we will read a story and have fun getting dirty with hands-on activities like planting seedlings or harvesting fresh produce.

Farmer in Training (entering grades 3 – 5)
Tuesday – Friday, 9:00 – 12:30 pm, 6/26 – 8/28, 1 week session
Spend time outdoors exploring plant and animal life. Discover how food gets to your table and how our choices can affect the health of our bodies, our community and our environment.

SAY Farmers (entering grades 6 – 9)
Tuesday – Friday, 9:00 – 12:30 pm, 7/10 – 7/20, 2 week session
This program combines hands on farming with an in-depth look at environmental sustainability and local food systems. Participants explore a range of important social and environmental issues through discussion, activities and games.

Come join us for a summer of fun where campers enjoy fun-filled days of
swimming, arts and crafts, athletics, special events, fieldtrips and more!
Camp begins on June 25th and runs through August 17th. Camp options are
available between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm. The cost for a two-week session ranges
from $410 to $500. For information or to register, please call Jennifer
Capello McAuliffe, Program Director (617) 630-2066 or register on-line at
www.newtonbgc.com and go to Summer Camp.