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, 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.
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!
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!
Etiquette Classes for Youth Return to Newton in 2016
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!
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.
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.
To register, please go here. Scroll down that link to find the class you are interested in.
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.
Makeup Date (in case of weather cancellation/school closing): 3/24/16
Soccer on the Mat Session Cost : $350.00
Brazilian Fast Footwork
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.
If your kids want to train during the winter, it can be challenging to find them indoor soccer options. Here’s what I’ve found in the Newton area.
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.
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!
Valeo FC Winter Training Clinics for Boys and Girls
Boys and girls ages 6-10. Three sessions.
Location: Valeo off Wells Avenue in Newton.
More information here.
Valeo FC Winter Skills Training
Munchkins 6 – 8
Advanced Academy 8 – 10
Elite Beast 11 – 15
More info here.
Lady Eagles Winter Soccer Clinic for Girls
Winter Youth Clinic
Dates: Mon Dec 28 – Thurs Dec 31
Time:9.00am – 3.00pm
Ages:6-14 years
Location:Alumni Stadium Bubble
Register here.
Newton Youth Soccer
NYS is delighted to provide winter programming for the first time. Futsal based, NYS will run a 16 week program, broken into 2×8 week sessions. Skills based, with a small element of game play, this is a great opportunity and training environment for players looking to continue their development over the cold, winter months! 2 Sessions. Register here.
Massachusetts Futsal Association
Put together your own Futsal team for any age group.
Cross Training for Fitness, Fun, and Injury Prevention
BOXYGEN at Nonantum Boxing Club. Circuit and heavy bag fitness. Kids ages 12 and up can do it without an adult accompanying them. BOXYGEN is designed for all ages and fitness levels by allowing each person to exercise at his or her own pace.
CATS in Needham. They have different options for different ages. Here’s their Middle School program.
Down Under Yoga in Newtonville. They have girls and co-ed teen classes. Teens can also take the adult classes.
Other Indoor Winter Sports to Try
Central Rock Gym in Watertown (Waltham border). Rock climbing for kids.
