Category: Activities for Kids

Activities for children in Newton, Massachusetts.

  • Meet Po from Kung Fu Panda 3

    Meet Po from Kung Fu Panda 3

    FAMILY FUN DAY AT SHOWCASE CINEMA DE LUX REVERE FEATURING PO FROMKUNG FU PANDA 3!

    Meet Po from Kung Fu Panda 3

    WHAT:           On Saturday, January 16th, bring the whole family to Showcase Cinema de Lux Revere for a day of family fun with Po the panda! In anticipation of the January 29th release of Kung Fu Panda 3, the day will be filled with movie giveaways and fun activities including face painting, balloon twisting, airbrush tattoos, and a meet-and-greet with Po. Be sure to bring a camera to take photos!

     

    WHEN:           Saturday, January 16

    11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

    ADMISSION:  FREE

     

    WHERE:         Showcase Cinema de Lux Revere

    565 Squire Rd

    Revere, MA

     

    FOR MOVIE TICKETS
    AND SHOWTIMES:
         Visit http://www.showcasecinemas.com/

  • FREE Family Day at Mass College of Art and Design Exhibition

    FREE Family Day at Mass College of Art and Design Exhibition

    The Bakalar & Paine Galleries at 
    Massachusetts College of Art and Design Present Spring 2016 Exhibition:

    SELECTIONS

    January 26 – March 5, 2016 – Free and Open to the Public
     
    Free Family Day Event Saturday, February 27th!
    Inline image 1 FREE Family Day at Mass College of Art and Design Exhibition

    WHAT:

    Selections features the remarkable work of MassArt professors who are newly hired or returning from sabbatical. A venue for faculty to showcase their work, often in experimental directions or media, this exhibition is a perennial favorite. Representing all facets of the college, Selections highlights the work of MassArt’s multi-talented faculty. Exploring aesthetic, sociopolitical, cultural, and design issues, faculty members have developed a diverse range of works: from an affordable water pump for subsistence farmers and important statements on social injustice to sumptuous explorations of nature, enamel self-parodies, and collaborations with young rappers who perform interventionist critiques of art museums. Works on view include site-specific installation, photography, video, sculpture, painting, and works on paper.

    Featured Artists:  Suzanne Barnes, Ericka Beckman, Rick Brown & Laura Brown ’93, James Cambronne, Robert Coppola, Nancy Cusack, Lars Fischer, Matthew Hinçman ’93, Kofi Kayiga, Steve Locke ’01, James McLeod, Laura McPhee, Juan Obando, Juan Ormaza, Lyssa Palu-ay ’01, James M. Read, Irina Rozovsky ’07, Amber Davis Tourlentes ’88, Wojciech Wolynski, Joe Wood

     

    WHO:

    The largest free, contemporary art space in New England, the Sandra and David Bakalar Gallery and the Stephen D. Paine Gallery at MassArt host four curated exhibitions annually and also offer lectures and events that support its mission of education, accessibility, and being contemporary. Free and open to the public, the galleries are a venue for national and international art and serve as a vital cultural resource for the college, Boston, and beyond. Twice a year, visitors of all ages are invited to a special Family Day for interactive activities and art-making designed and guided by MassArt students, and the Bakalar & Paine Galleries’ staff illuminate the featured exhibitions. Located on MassArt’s campus at 621 Huntington Avenue, Boston, on the Avenue of the Arts.

     

    WHERE: 

    Bakalar & Paine Galleries at MassArt

    621 Huntington Avenue, South Building

    Boston, MA

    *accessible on the green line E train at the Longwood/Medical Area stop or by the 39 bus. 

     

    WHEN:

    On View:  January 26 – March 5, 2016

    Opening Reception: Tuesday, January 26, 6:30-­8:00 PM

    Special Event:  Family Day, Saturday, February 27, 2016, 11:00 AM-4:00 PM — Guests of all ages may drop in for a free, fun-filled day of interactive activities and art-making designed and guided by MassArt students and gallery staff to illuminate the featured exhibition. Materials and inspiration provided. Activities are best suited for ages 6 and up. Refreshments served.
    ENTRY:

    Free and open to the public.

    Gallery Hours:  Monday-Saturday 12 PM to 6 PM and Wednesday 12 PM to 8 PM (closed on Sundays).
    INFO:

    See www.massart.edu/galleries, email galleryinfo@massart.edu, or call 617-879-7337.

  • OurNewton.org is Looking for a Teen Intern!

    OurNewton.org is Looking for a Teen Intern!

    OurNewton.org is Looking for a Teen Intern!

    Do you love social media? Are you looking for a fun challenge for new year! This is an opportunity to learn how to use the power of the internet and social media to make a difference.

    Do you love social media? Would you like to become involved in a community website that reaches more than 4,000 readers?

    OurNewton.org seeks dedicated teen intern!

    OurNewton.org, a Newton-based website posting news ALL about Newton, is seeking a curious and committed high school intern. In this position you will learn how to

    • Post content to OurNewton.org
    • Build OurNewton’s readership using social media (including Twitter), Google Analytics, and Facebook Insights
    • Measure and interpret the results of these social media activities
    • Set specific, measurable goals in order to achieve desired results

    In helping us grow our readership and reinforce our positive presence, you will also be helping us strengthen our community.

    Schedule

    You may create a flexible schedule with a minimum of 5 hours a week. Motivated interns may earn school credit, college recommendations, and real work experience. Past interns have learned concrete skills and greatly benefited from their OurNewton.org experience.

    Location

    Training will take place during after-school hours at the Keller Williams Realty in Newton Highlands with OurNewton.org board members Janet Porcaro and Lynne LeBlanc. We will hold regular biweekly meetings with you to hear your ideas, review your work, provide feedback, and start you on new projects. We will also be available by phone and email for regular check-ins.

    Please send inquiries to news@ourNewton.org.

  • Valeo FC Winter Soccer Tryouts for Boys and Girls

    Valeo FC Winter Soccer Tryouts for Boys and Girls

    Valeo FC Winter Soccer Tryouts for Boys and Girls

    Valeo FC Winter Soccer Tryouts for Boys and Girls

  • Celebrate First Day at the Arsenal Center for the Arts

    Celebrate First Day at the Arsenal Center for the Arts

    The Arsenal Center kicks off 2016 with an all ages day of fun!  Come to the Arsenal Center for the Arts from 1-3 pm on Friday, January 1, 2016 and ring in the New Year with music and art at First Day ACA!

    Celebrate First Day at the Arsenal Center for the Arts

    Young, old, and everyone in between will enjoy the  catchy, pop-infused music of Karen K & the Jitterbugs, whose award-winning songs will have the audience dancing in their seats and asking for more. The whole family will laugh and gasp at the zany acrobatics of The Airborne Comedians, whose act includes 7 foot unicycles! And, as always at the Arsenal Center, we’ll have art projects like lantern making for kids, and more!

    This is a free event, sponsored by Watertown Savings Bank, and is open to the public and appropriate for all ages! For more information, visit arsenalarts.org!

  • Give Your Child The Gift of Manners This Year!

    Give Your Child The Gift of Manners This Year!

    Etiquette Classes for Youth Return to Newton in 2016

    Give Your Child The Gift of Manners This Year!

    Today, children are confronted with numerous social situations at school, on play dates, and in public, which raises questions about proper manners and the value of self-presentation.

    Why should I use good manners when my friends are not? I want to fit in, what if my classmates make fun of me? What are social cues, and how do I read them? What is a leader, and how do I become one? Why should I learn the adult way of eating? Why write thank you notes? How should I act when I am at a friend’s house or in a restaurant? How can I feel more comfortable when speaking in front of an audience?

    These skills and knowledge do not always come naturally for children, and they will continue to struggle in social situations well into their adolescence without the proper tools to conquer these issues.

    The Etiquette Academy of New England’s 8-week long etiquette program for grades 2 to 12 cover topics such as improving social and communication skills, projecting confidence, combating shyness, strengthening self-esteem and leadership skills, navigating friendships, resolving conflict, understanding social cues, basic manners, table manners, and more.

    Programs are specifically developed for each age group, taught in a fun and interactive way, and the final class takes place at a local upscale restaurant where students get to show off their newly perfected skills!

    The program has received outstanding reviews from parents, teachers and yes-even students. 

    Give your child the skill set to succeed as one of tomorrow’s leaders. Trust us – your child will thank you (eventually).

    Now enrolling for Winter 2016 at CHUNGDAHM ReadWrite in Newton Upper Falls on Saturdays beginning January 30th!

    For more information and to enroll, visit www.theetiquetteacademy.org or call 617.608.3920.

    About The Etiquette Academy of New England

    The Etiquette Academy of New England is an academic institution dedicated to enhancing social skills, improving communication techniques, and developing leadership qualities necessary to succeed personally and professionally.

    Included in ‘The Best of the New for 2012’ by Boston Globe Magazine, they are committed to offering the highest quality programs in the fields of contemporary etiquette, protocol, communication and social skills development. They offer classes and workshops for adults and youth, and partnerships with schools, higher education institutions, non-profit organizations, restaurants, businesses and more.

  • Bodyweight Fitness Workout

    Bodyweight Fitness Workout

    Bodyweight Workout

    Bodyweight Fitness Workout

    * 30 sec Jumping Jacks

    * 30 sec High Knee Jog

    * 30 sec Mountain climbers

    * 10 one legged squats to bench/chair– each side

    * 30 body weight squats

    * 30 reverse lunges (15 each leg)

    * 15 Jumps to second or third step on stairwell

    * 30 step-ups on high step or bench/chair (15 each leg)

    * 30 wide grip pushups

    * 20 dips

    * 30 bodyweight renegade rows. High plank position (15 each arm)

    * 2 min plank

    * 1 min Situps

    * 1 min Side Plank Raises [ 30 sec each side ]

     

     

    – Perform exercises straight through. No more than 10 seconds rest in between exercises

    – Repeat whole routine

    – Perform 2-3 days a week

    – Foam roll/stretch at beginning and end of every workout

     

    This fitness workout is from Mark, the Nor’easter Fitness trainer

  • Holiday Happenings at Arsenal Project

    Holiday Happenings at Arsenal Project

    Holiday Happenings at Arsenal Project December 19th and 20th.

    Holiday Happenings at Arsenal Project

  • Soccer on the Mat Classes for Girls 11-15

    Soccer on the Mat Classes for Girls 11-15

    Soccer on the Mat will be held in the brand new studio of Artemis Yoga in Watertown, MA.

    Artemis Yoga

    639 Mt. Auburn Street

    Watertown, MA 02472

    For Winter Session, we are offering two different classes: Soccer on the Mat and Brazilian Fast Footwork. We have two times for each class weekly, for a total of four classes.

    Soccer on the Mat Classes for Girls 11-15

    To register, please go here. Scroll down that link to find the class you are interested in.

    Soccer on the Mat Classes for Girls 11-15

    Soccer on the Mat

    Soccer on the Mat is a unique and innovative soccer and yoga program designed to empower young girls (ages 11-15) while improving their soccer fitness and technique and decreasing soccer specific injuries. The curriculum created by Coach Alison Foley focuses on building and celebrating the physical and emotional growth through a variety of drills, poses and conversation. Each class will strengthen both the body and mind of the soccer athlete while also providing opportunities to build confidence and body awareness through teamwork and mindfulness focused activities

    Coach Foley supervises and trains each Soccer on the Mat teacher who is uniquely skilled in both yoga and soccer instruction.

    Soccer on the Mat (Weds) with Amy Hrobak

    Wednesday, 4:00 to 5:15 pm

    Wednesday Session Dates – 10 classes – 1/6/2016, 1/13/2016, 1/20/2016, 1/27/2016, 2/3/2016, 2/10/2016, 2/24/2016, 3/2/2016, 3/9/2016, 3/16/2016

    No Class (Feb vacation week) – 2/17/2016

    Makeup Date (in case of weather cancellation/school closing): 3/23/16

    Soccer on the Mat Session Cost : $350.00

     

    Soccer on the Mat (Thurs) with Amy Hrobak

    Thursday, 4:00 to 5:15 pm

    Thursday Session Dates – 10 classes –1/7/2016, 1/14/2016, 1/21/2016, 1/28/2016, 2/4/2016, 2/11/2016, 2/25/2016, 3/3/2016, 3/10/2016, 3/17/2016

    No Class (Feb vacation week) – 2/18/2016

    Makeup Date (in case of weather cancellation/school closing): 3/24/16

    Soccer on the Mat Session Cost : $350.00

     

     

    Brazilian Fast Footwork

    Soccer on the Mat Classes for Girls 11-15

    Brazilian Fast Footwork is a class developed by Boston College Women’s Soccer Head Coach, Alison Foley. This unique fast footwork class for girls ages 11-15 focuses on increasing physical foot speed by utilizing the ladder and resistance bands to make you quicker and more explosive. It’s a high intensity class that pushes your mastery on the ball.

    We have a combination of fast footwork soccer drills that are guaranteed to make you more confident on the ball, improve your first touch and master your dribbling 1 v 1 moves. We combine the use of a size 5 ball and the mini-Brazilian ball for the ultimate technical challenge!

    Please bring your size 5 ball, we provide the rest!

    Coach Foley supervises and trains each Brazilian Fast Footwork teacher who is uniquely skilled in both yoga and soccer instruction.

    Brazilian Fast Footwork (Weds) with Amy Hrobak

    Wednesday, 5:30 to 6:30 pm

    Wednesday Session Dates – 10 classes – 1/6/2016, 1/13/2016, 1/20/2016, 1/27/2016, 2/3/2016, 2/10/2016, 2/24/2016, 3/2/2016, 3/9/2016, 3/16/2016

    No Class (Feb vacation week) – 2/17/2016

    Brazilian Footwork Session Cost : $250.00

    Makeup Date (in case of weather cancellation/school closing): 3/23/16

     

    Brazilian Fast Footwork (Thurs) with Amy Hrobak

    Thursday, 5:30 to 6:30 pm

    Thursday Session Dates – 10 classes –1/7/2016, 1/14/2016, 1/21/2016, 1/28/2016, 2/4/2016, 2/11/2016,2/25/2016, 3/3/2016, 3/10/2016, 3/17/2016

    No Class (Feb vacation week) – 2/18/2016

    Makeup Date (in case of weather cancellation/school closing): 3/24/16

    Brazilian Footwork Session Cost : $250.00

     

    You may also enroll in the Soccer on the Mat workshop immediately prior to this class but enrollment is separate for each workshop.

  • Lady Eagles Winter Soccer Clinics

    Lady Eagles Winter Soccer Clinics

    Lady Eagles Winter Soccer Clinics

    Winter Youth Clinic

    Lady Eagles Winter Soccer Clinics for Girls

    Dates: Mon Dec 28 – Thurs Dec 31, 2015

    Time: 9.00am –  3.00pm

    Ages: 6-14 years

    Location: Alumni Stadium Bubble

    Cost:

    4 day option $295

    3 day (Dec 28/29/30) $225

    2015 December Winter camp brochure.pdf

    More specific information on the clinics, including information on how to register, can be found on our website www.bcwomenssoccer.com.

    If you have any questions,or would like more information, please see contact information below.

    EMAIL: soccer.clinic@bc.edu

    PHONE: 617-552-0982