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  • Generation Tennis in Belmont for Kids and Adults

    Generation Tennis in Belmont for Kids and Adults

    Generation tennis if offering for August programs for all ages. For kids, they are offering week long programs Monday – Friday for one hour. For adults, they are offering classes once per week. They also offer privates and semi private lessons.

    Below are a list of programs. Register by going here.

    Generation Tennis in Belmont

    Advanced Clinic 2014    

    This clinic is designed for advanced intermediate to intermediate advance students.  The focus is on bio mechanics, stroke development with fun exercises, drills and games.  Students should bring a snack and two bottles of water.

    Monday – Friday (July 28, 29, 30, 31, August 1) 5 Days 8:30 – 12:30 Ages 14 to 18 Cost $375

    Daily 8:30 am to 12:30 pm

     

    Summer 2014 QuicKids Practice Clinic 8-18 Years Old

    This clinic is designed to give students a complete experience in learning the game of tennis. Proper techniques will be taught as a daily activity with demonstration and shadow swings, followed by drills and games that target the techniques of the day. Students will play competitive games and work with each other to reach achievable fun goals. The clinic will have a positive experience on all students with emphasis on sportsmanship and fair play. Students should be able to hit over the net with some consistence.  Choose a week to attend. You may attend more than one week.

    Aug 4, 2014 to Aug 9, 2014 • 5 days per wk; 8:30 am-12:30pm • $380.00

    Aug 11, 2014 to Aug 15, 2014 • 5 days per wk; 8:30 am-12:30pm• $380.00

    Aug 18, 2014 to Aug 22, 2014 • 5 days per wk; 8:30 am-12:30pm • $380.00

    Aug 25, 2014 to Aug 29, 2014 • 5 days per wk; 8:30 am-12:30pm • $380.00

    Sep 2, 2014 to Sep 5, 2014 • 4 days per wk; 8:30 am-12:30pm • $361.00

     

    Summer 2014 QuicKids 10-13 Year Olds

    These classes are designed for students 10-13 years old. The class will follow the now well established and proven teaching method which focuses on stroke development and biomechanics through a set of achievable goals which teach hand-eye coordination, agility, flexibility and racket head control. The student’s ultimate goal is to play and hit with each other and play with serves on a full court with green dot balls and regular balls. Students will serve and play and run drills in a fun progressive learning environment. Choose a session or week. You may choose more than one session.

    Aug 4, 2014 to Aug 9, 2014 • 5 days per wk; 5:00pm – 6:00pm •   $105.00

    Aug 11, 2014 to Aug 15, 2014 • 5 days per wk; 5:00pm – 6:00pm •   $105.00

    Aug 18, 2014 to Aug 22, 2014 • 5 days per wk; 5:00pm – 6:00pm • $105.00

    Aug 25, 2014 to Aug 29, 2014 • 5 days per wk; 5:00pm – 6:00pm • $105.00

    Sep 2, 2014 to Sep 5, 2014 • 4 days this wk; 5:00pm – 6:00pm •    $84.00

     

    Summer 2014 QuicKids 7-10 Year Olds

    This classes are designed for students 7-10 years old. The class will follow the now well established and proven 10& under teaching method which focuses on stroke development and biomechanics though a set of achievable goals which teach hand-eye coordination, agility, flexibility and racket head control. The student’s ultimate goal is to play and hit with each other and play with servers on a 36” court or 60” court.

     

    Morning Session 2A • Aug 4, 2014 to Aug 9, 2014 • 5 days per wk; 9:30am – 10:30am • $105.00

    Morning Session 2B • Aug 4, 2014 to Aug 9, 2014 • 5 days per wk; 10:30am – 11:30am • $105.00

    Morning Session 3A • Aug 11, 2014 to Aug 15, 2014 • 5 days per wk; 9:30am – 10:30am • $105.00

    Morning Session 3B • Aug 11, 2014 to Aug 15, 2014 • 5 days per wk; 10:30am – 11:30am • $105.00

    Morning Session 4A • Aug 18, 2014 to Aug 22, 2014 • 5 days per wk; 9:30am – 10:30am • $105.00

    Morning Session 4B• Aug 18, 2014 to Aug 22, 2014 • 5 days per wk; 10:30am – 11:30am• $105.00

    Morning Session 5A• Aug 25, 2014 to Aug 29, 2014 • 5 days per wk; 9:30am – 10:30am •$105.00

    Morning Session 5B• Aug 25, 2014 to Aug 29, 2014 • 5 days per wk; 10:30am – 11:30am •$105.00

    Morning Session 6A• Sep 2, 2014 to Sep 5, 2014 • 4 days per wk; 9:30am – 10:30am • $84.00

    Morning Session 6B• Sep 2, 2014 to Sep 5, 2014 • 4 days per wk; 10:30am – 11:30am • $84.00

    Afternoon Session 2A • Aug 4, 2014 to Aug 9, 2014 • 5 days per wk; 3:00pm – 4:00pm •$105.00

    Afternoon Session 2B• Aug 4, 2014 to Aug 9, 2014 • 5 days per wk 4:00pm – 5:00pm •$105.00

    Afternoon Session 3A • Aug 11, 2014 to Aug 15, 2014 • 5 days per wk; 3:00pm – 4:00pm •$105.00

    Afternoon Session 3B• Aug 11, 2014 to Aug 15, 2014 • 5 days per wk; 4:00pm – 5:00pm •$105.00

    Afternoon Session 4A • Aug 18, 2014 to Aug 22, 2014 • 5 days per wk; 3:00pm – 4:00pm •$105.00

    Afternoon Session 4B • Aug 18, 2014 to Aug 22, 2014 • 5 days per wk; 4:00pm – 5:00pm • $105.00

    Afternoon Session 5A • Aug 25, 2014 to Aug 29, 2014 • 5 days per wk; 3:00pm – 4:00pm • $105.00

    Afternoon Session 5B • Aug 25, 2014 to Aug 29, 2014 • 5 days per wk; 4:00pm – 5:00pm • $105.00

    Afternoon Session 6A • Sep 2, 2014 to Sep 5, 2014 • 4 days in wk; 3:00pm – 4:00pm • $84.00

    Afternoon Session 6B • Sep 2, 2014 to Sep 5, 2014 • 4 days in wk; 4:00pm – 5:00pm • $84.00

     

    Summer 2014 QuicKids 4-6 Year Olds

    Quick Kids classes at Generation Tennis are designed to develop agility, balance, reflexes, and ball control, racket head awareness and proper bio-mechanics. All classes are taught by certified 10 and under instructors that understand the importance of achievable goals and progression filled with success. Kids work as teams to develop the skills that are necessary to play tennis while completing tennis related techniques that are fast paced and fun. Students love to play tennis in our Quick Kids programs. Choose a week to attend. You may sign-up for more than one week.

     

    Morning Session 2 • Aug 4, 2014 to Aug 9, 2014 • 5 days per wk; 8:30am – 9:30am • $105.00

    Morning Session 3 • Aug 11, 2014 to Aug 15, 2014 • 5 days per wk; 8:30am – 9:30am •      $105.00

    Morning Session 4 • Aug 18, 2014 to Aug 22, 2014 • 5 days per wk; 8:30am – 9:30am •      $105.00

    Morning Session 5 • Aug 25, 2014 to Aug 29, 2014 • 5 days per wk; 8:30am – 9:30am •      $105.00

    Morning Session 6 • Sep 2, 2014 to Sep 5, 2014 • 4 days of wk; 8:30am – 9:30am •      $84.00

  • Read a Book! Win a Book!

    Read a Book! Win a Book!

    READ A BOOK! WIN A BOOK! 

    Read a book and write a five sentence report by August 15, 2014.

    Read a Book! Win a Book!

    The first 200 children to send a book report will receive a $5 gift certificate towards any book at Green Planet Kids!

    Enter your story by August 15, 2014 by going to LifeinNewton.com. This great push for summer reading is sponsored by Janet Porcaro’s Life in Newton blog!

  • Co-Ed Summer Soccer Camp Full Day at Fessenden

    Co-Ed Summer Soccer Camp Full Day at Fessenden

    Co-Ed Summer Soccer Camp Full Day

    For boys and girls ages 7-15, 9:00 a.m-3:00 p.m. $415 Half Day.

    For 6 year olds, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., $382

    Garden City Summer Soccer Camp Newton MA ILoveNewton I Love Newton

    2014 Dates: August 1822

    Ability appropriate instruction Individualized instruction at each position (including goalies) Instruction in individual soccer techniques and team tactics Video training and coaches’ presentations daily Lunchtime activities include, swimming, watching instructional soccer videos / movies or playing on the playground

    Snacks (fruit & popsicles) will be provided during morning and afternoon breaks. Each camper may choose to bring their own lunch which will be refrigerated until lunchtime or they may purchase lunch. Hamburgers ($3), hot dogs ($2), pizza ($2 per slice), chips ($1) and drinks ($1 or $2) will be for sale during lunchtime.

    Sign up here.

    The Fessenden School

    250 Waltham Street

    West Newton, MA 02465

    617-630-2309

  • Seeking Parents for a Survey: Parenting Young Children Today!

    Seeking Parents for a Survey: Parenting Young Children Today!

    If you are a parent of children age 6 or under, our friends at The Center on Media and Human Development (CMHD) at Northwestern University want to hear from you! The Center is seeking parents of 0- to 6-year-olds to participate in online survey to learn more about what it is like to be a parent of young children today. They are asking parents to take some time to complete an online survey to share more about parenting, media use, and social support.

     The Center on Media and Human Development (CMHD) at Northwestern University

    As a thank you for their time and participation, parents who complete the survey will be entered into a drawing to win one of 25 $100 Amazon gift cards.

    The Center on Media and Human Development, directed by Dr. Ellen Wartella, was created with three primary goals: training future researchers to participate in the field of human development and media studies; research on a variety of topics, from family media use in the home to teachers’ uses of technology in the classroom; and public policy, recognizing the interdisciplinary world we live in requires collaboration and communication across fields in the form of workshops, conferences, and round table discussions to inform and influence public policy.

    Take the survey now ».

  • U Pick at Belkin Family Lookout Farm Begins

    U Pick at Belkin Family Lookout Farm Begins

    Belkin Family Lookout Farm, MetroWest’s beloved destination for outdoor family fun, will be open seven days a week, between 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. beginning Friday August 1, 2014 until the end of the fall season.

    The Farm will be open seven days a week, between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. until the end of the fall season. The Farm is also allowing weekday visitors FREE entry after 3 p.m. with the purchase of any size fruit bag.


    U Pick at Belkin Family Lookout Farm Begins

    As the U-Pick fruit season gets underway, peaches and apples are already ripening, and plums, pears and nectarines are soon to follow.  The Farm rewards weekday visitors with free entry after 3 p.m. with the purchase of any size fruit bag. And, every day, kids can spend time in the play area, enjoy the treasured train and caterpillar rides, farm animals, burlap maze, hay pyramid, and check out the Busy Bee Center for the Farm’s new Lego tables. On weekends and Monday holidays, families can also enjoy live children’s entertainment and face painting.

    U Pick at Belkin Family Lookout Farm Begins

    Fall at the Farm is one of the most enjoyable times of the year. By mid-September, U-Pick season is in full swing with Asian pears, 11 varieties of apples, and more than 25,000 pumpkins. Throughout the season there will be festivals, and on weekends and Monday holidays, family and friends can also enjoy camel, pony and hay rides, apple cider and cider donuts. Belkin Family Lookout Farm offers a barbecue lunch on fall weekends and Monday holidays, as well as gelato and other tasty treats.

     

    Visitors can also still purchase the Farm’s all-new Season Pass that includes benefits for each month of the season and special gifts. For 2014, the Farm has introduced a new, tiered Season Pass program. In addition to unlimited admission for a family of four, each $149 Season Pass also offers a Belkin Family Lookout Farm canvas tote, $50 off a child’s birthday party, $25 off a cord of firewood, special VIP passholder entrance and monthly U-Pick fruit:

     

    August: 5 lb. bag of fruit (juicy peaches and early apples)

    September: 5 lb. bag of fruit (seasonal apples, Asian pears and peaches)

    October: 5 lb. bag of fruit (seasonal apples and Asian pears)

     

  • New Playground at Peirce Elementary School

    New Playground at Peirce Elementary School

    The new playground is complete at Peirce Elementary School! It has a spongy surface that makes it inclusive (and baby stroller friendly!).

    New Playground at Peirce Elementary School

     

    If you are looking for something fun to do with the kids that is FREE, come by and play on it! It’s open to the Newton community!!

    Peirce Elementary School

    170 Temple St, West Newton, MA 02465

    Temple at Berkeley Street

     

    New Playground at Peirce Elementary School

    The new park benches are colorful and durable!

    New Playground at Peirce Elementary School

    This is the first time I’ve seen the new bouncy structure empty! (I came early in the morning!).

    New Playground at Peirce Elementary School
    The Möbius climbing structure is great for a challenge. You can climb on both sides!

    New Playground at Peirce Elementary School

    There are slides and climbing tunnels! A small climbing rock too!

     

    New Playground at Peirce Elementary School

    While this playground is intended for kids ages 6 through 12, it also has features for the wee ones! They can make music or drive!

    New Playground at Peirce Elementary School

     

    There is also a Portapotty on site as well as picnic tables. Come and play and stay a while!

    New Playground at Peirce Elementary School

  • 5 Wits Interactive Adventure GIVEAWAY!

    5 Wits Interactive Adventure GIVEAWAY!

    5 Wits Patriot Place is cutting-edge, live action entertainment that “immerses” you in realistic, hands-on adventures.

    5 Wits GIVEAWAY!

    Computer controlled special effects and physical interaction put you in the center of the action, making you feel as if you’re in a movie or video game!

    Adventures include:

    • Espionage: Break into enemy headquarters, dodge security lasers, hack the computer system, find the stolen blueprints and save the world!
    • 20,000 Leagues: Journey onto a super submarine, repair damaged engines, rework a deadly experiment and escape a sea monster’s attack to get out alive!
    5 Wits GIVEAWAY!

    5 Wits Patriot Place has planned several exciting events, including a Rockin’ Road Show event with Radio Disney on Friday, July 25.

     Feeling adventurous? Then stop by 5 Wits Patriot Place for some fun and live-action entertainment as the one-of-a-kind venue has planned several exciting events, including a Rockin’ Road Show event with Radio Disney on Friday, July 25.  The adventure begins Wednesday, July 23, with Patriot Place’s outdoor movie series, “Summer Flicks,” on NRG Plaza. 5 Wits is sponsoring the free showing of the film, “The Goonies,” and will be giving away fun prizes on the NRG Plaza beginning at 6 p.m. Prior to the film, which begins at sunset, families are encouraged to stop by the 5 Wits tent for free tattoos and a chance to win VIP passes to the live-action entertainment venue by playing the popular Squid Toss game.  On Friday, July 25, Radio Disney is coming to 5 Wits Patriot Place for a Rockin’ Road Show event from 12:30-2 p.m. The Radio Disney crew and Fan Van will be onsite to deliver a 90-minute family fun performance featuring music from your favorite Radio Disney artists. The event will also feature themed games and all kinds of cool prizes as part of Radio Disney’s Summer Adventure Tour.  Then on Thursday, July 31, the New England Revolution’s Revs Girls will be at 5W!ts from 5:30-9 p.m. as part of its Adults Adventure Night program, which runs every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night for select shows after 6 p.m. Guests can have their photos taken with the Revs Girls during the visit. For more information, visit www.5-WITS.com.

    The adventure begins Wednesday, July 23, with Patriot Place’s outdoor movie series, “Summer Flicks,” on NRG Plaza. 5 Wits is sponsoring the free showing of the film, “The Goonies,” and will be giving away fun prizes on the NRG Plaza beginning at 6 p.m. Prior to the film, which begins at sunset, families are encouraged to stop by the 5 Wits tent for free tattoos and a chance to win VIP passes to the live-action entertainment venue by playing the popular Squid Toss game.

    On Friday, July 25, Radio Disney is coming to 5 Wits Patriot Place for a Rockin’ Road Show event from 12:30-2 p.m. The Radio Disney crew and Fan Van will be onsite to deliver a 90-minute family fun performance featuring music from your favorite Radio Disney artists. The event will also feature themed games and all kinds of cool prizes as part of Radio Disney’s Summer Adventure Tour.

    Then on Thursday, July 31, the New England Revolution’s Revs Girls will be at 5W!ts from 5:30-9 p.m. as part of its Adults Adventure Night program, which runs every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night for select shows after 6 p.m. Guests can have their photos taken with the Revs Girls during the visit.

    For more information, visit www.5-WITS.com.

    5 Wits GIVEAWAY!

    I’m giving away 2 VIP passes. Please fill out the Rafflecopter below to enter to win.

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  • Kids Cruise Free on Spirit of Boston in July

    Kids Cruise Free on Spirit of Boston in July

    WHAT: Entertainment Cruises has announced that “Kids Cruise Free” this July per one paying adult on the Spirit of Boston. Book your reservation any time in the month of July using the promo code “KCF” and experience the unexpected with your family sailing the Boston Harbor with entertainment and great food.

    WHERE: Spirit of Boston

    200 Seaport Boulevard

    Boston, MA 02210

    MORE INFO: For more details or to book a reservation visit: www.reservations.entertainmentcruises.com or call 1.866.307.2469.

    Kids Cruise Free on Spirit of Boston in July

  • Regattabar Kids’ Summer Music Series 

    Regattabar Kids’ Summer Music Series 

    The Regattabar’s Kids’ Summer Music Series returns to The Charles Hotel in Harvard Square starting on Sunday, July 13! Musicians that specialize in delighting kids with different styles of music perform everything from bilingual songs to magical folk tunes, and even dino-soaring!

    Kids and parents alike can enjoy this popular series with Elizabeth Mitchell, Alastair Moock, Tim Kubart (of Tim and the Space Cadets), The Okee Dokee Brothers, Matt Heaton: Toddlerbilly Troubador, and Gustafer Yellowgold.

    All shows begin at 4:30 p.m. in The Regattabar. Doors open 30 minutes prior to show time. Tickets are $12 (children one year and under enter for free) and can be purchased online at RegattabarJazz.com, or by calling 617-395-7757.

    Regattabar Kids’ Summer Music Series 

    After the show, families can top off the night by enjoying a home-style dinner at Henrietta’s Table, which offers kid-friendly meals. Kids receive a free chocolate-themed dessert with ticket stub.

     

    7/13: Elizabeth Mitchell and You Are My Flower

    Elizabeth Mitchell is a two-time Grammy-nominated Smithsonian Folkways Recordings’ artist. She has been recording and performing folk music for children and their loved ones since 1998. Elizabeth performs with her husband, Daniel and her daughter, Storey.  | Website: YouAreMyFlower.org

    Elizabeth Mitchell and You Are My Flower

    7/20: Alastair Moock

    Alastair Moock is an award winning, Grammy-nominated American folk and family music performer from Boston. Long one of Boston’s premier folk artists, Alastair Moock’s shows are rowdy, rootsy, singin’ and dancin’ fun for the whole family! | Website:  MoockMusic.com

    7/27: Tim Kubart (of Tim and the Space Cadets)

    Brooklyn-based Tim and the Space Cadets play songs about the important things in life: pizza parties, snow days, and summer vacations. Songwriters Tim Kubart and Matt Puckett weave their own childhood memories through textured pop tunes, rockers, and lullabies. | Website:  TimAndTheSpaceCadets.com

    8/3: The Okee Dokee Brothers

    The Okee Dokee Brothers are an award-winning duo who perform family music with a goal to inspire children and their parents to get outside and experience nature. | Website: OkeeDokee.org

    8/17: Matt Heaton: Toddlerbilly Troubador

    Matt Heaton performs as half of the well-known Irish music duo Matt & Shannon Heaton. But before noon, he is a skilled entertainer for kids, with a repertoire of kid-friendly folk & surf-inspired originals and reworked kid classics. | Website:  MattHeatonMusic.com

    8/24: Gustafer Yellowgold

    Gustafer Yellowgold’s show is a multi-media performance of live music, animated illustrations and storytelling. With its unique crossover appeal, the show has been the wild-card opening act for Wilco and The Polyphonic Spree. | Website: GustaferYellowgold.com

  • Free Kids Shows: Davey the Clown

    Free Kids Shows: Davey the Clown

    Davey the Clown will be performing July 29 from 2 to 3pm. The concert will be across the street from Panera in the Newton Centre Green. It’s free and perfect for kids and families!

    Davey the Clown is a comedian, juggler, unicyclist and accordionist. 

     

    Davey the Clown performing free in Newton Centre