Jump N’ Slide, the newest entertainment destination for kids and families, is NOW OPEN in Newton, just outside of Boston! Jump N’ Slide is the perfect venue for a child’s birthday party or a group play date and caters to children of all ages, toddlers through teens!
JUMP HALL is the largest of the various fun-filled spaces at Jump N’ Slide; it features an oversized bounce castle, a bouncey obstacle course, and an inflatable competition mountain. In addition to bouncing, climbing and sliding – kids can grab a pair of safety goggles and practice their aim at the Cannonball Shooting Range; the goal is to hit your target with a supply of squishy, soft balls.
The ARCADES CASTLE is home to a combination of nearly a dozen classic and modern arcade games such as air hockey, skee-ball, Pac Man, Whack N Win, as well as a Jump N’ Slide snack bar. There is a build-a-bear style activity room for designing and creating stuffed animals, a Golden Rush room where kids can sift through sand in search of golden nuggets inside a mine, and the ultimate test: the Laser Maze!
The MAGIC-5 KINGDOM is a special room for children under five years of age. Inside the Princess Castle, young ones can play dress up with the closet of princess gowns; in the neighboring Lego Room, kids can challenge themselves with endless building options! There are ride-on toys, climbable options and a bounce house with slide and a ball pit suitable for the younger kids. An additional room is available inside the Magic-5 Kingdom for young ones’ birthday parties and snack times.
Pre-priced birthday party packages are available at three different levels starting at $399 that offers lots of fun and parents can leave the planning and cleanup to us! Each birthday party is overseen by a Party Host, who helps lead groups enthusiastically through their scheduled party experience.
The walk in fee is $15 and includes unlimited time in the Jump Hall as well as $3 towards arcade game cards. Jump N’ Slide is located at 145 Wells Avenue #2 in Newton, MA 02459 and is open Fridays from 4pm-9pm, and Saturdays and Sundays from 9am-9pm. Free parking is available on site.
For more information or to book a party, please visit: www.jumpandslideboston.com or call (617) 969-JUMP.
About Jump N’ Slide– Jump N’ Slide is a family entertainment center located in Newton, MA committed to providing safe, fun, relaxing and affordable entertainment to the local community within the greater Boston area through superior customer service and exciting entertainment venues. For more information, please visit www.jumpandslideboston.com.
Wondermore‘s first fundraising event of the year on October 18th from 2- 4 at the Arsenal Center for the Arts in Watertown.
Acclaimed children’s author, Erin Dionne will host a workshop discussing how she created the mystery for her novel “ Moxie and the Art of Rule Breaking” and in addition the kids will solve a fun and challenging character-based mystery.
The event is for both boys and girls grades 4 -6.
Reservations are required and space is limited.
Ticket price start at $35 and proceeds go to funding our author visits to the Boston schools.
Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Mendon Twin Drive-In
Live performance & movie screening at New England’s premier drive-in theatre
WHAT: As part of their ongoing “Horror October” celebration, the Mendon Twin Drive-In will set the stage for an unforgettable evening with TheRocky Horror Picture Showon Saturday. The Mendon Twin Drive-In will show the epic film on the big screen and simultaneously, New England’s most popular Rocky Horror troupe, RKO Army, will perform each scene from the movie for added effect. Additionally, the RKO Army will ask revelers to join them in their infamous “Thriller” routine, inspired by Michael Jackson’s 1982 music video.
Before the Rocky show starts, the Mendon Twin Drive-In will screen Beetlejuice, Tim Burton’s legendary horror flick. On the other screen, The Martian and Maze Runner: Scorch Trials will be on deck. There also will be a pop-up, carved pumpkin-lined wine garden under the MENDOME tent. Special themed refreshments from Judi’s Snack Bar, Pop’s Beer Garden and Ernie’s Ice Cream also will be available for purchase.
WHERE: Mendon Twin Drive-In · 35 Milford Street · Mendon
WHEN: Saturday, October 10, at 7:30pm (gates open at 6:00pm)
ADMISSION: General admission: $20 per person in advance; $30 per person at the box office
VIP admission: $50 per person (includes 5:30pm entry and special entry lane for optimal parking)
Newton Free Library: College Essay Writing Workshops
Saturdays, Sept. 26 and Oct. 24, 1:00 pm, Druker Auditorium
Students, whether you accomplished a lot on your college essay over the summer or you’re still trying to decide what to write about when school begins next fall, these workshops are for you. Students will work in small groups with others who are at the same writing stage, and will be led by professional tutors and teachers.
We’ll cover some do’s and don’ts of college essay writing, work on your writing and spend some time in peer review. You’ll also get an opportunity for individual help and feedback.
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) today announced the launch of its TakeAction campaign that targets middle and high school students living in areas with wildfire risks. The campaign highlights important information about wildfire risks to life and property. Through TakeAction, students can use educational resources to implement local grassroots community service projects that increase resident safety and improve a home’s likelihood of surviving a wildfire.
In addition to the educational resources available through the TakeAction campaign, U.S. residents ages 13 – 22 who complete a wildfire risk reduction or post-fire project and submit an application are eligible to receive one of twenty $500 Community Service Funding Awards. Sponsored by State Farm, the funding awards are part of NFPA’s 2015 Year of Living Less Dangerously from Wildfire outreach effort. Winning applicants can use the award toward future educational costs, or it can be donated to the charitable organization of their choice. The deadline to submit applications is November 15, 2015.
WHITEBOARD VIDEO: This whiteboard animation video provides important information that increases middle and high school age students’ knowledge about wildfire and introduces them to the TakeAction campaign.
Find additional resources and learn more about the TakeAction campaign and the State Farm-sponsored Community Service Funding Awards at www.nfpa.org/takeaction.
Sunday, October 4, 2015 at the Y
from 8:45 am – 12:00 pm
When you participate in the Angino Fall 5K and Fun Day, you help us strengthen the community AND bring us closer to reaching our 2015 Annual Fund goal.
We think of our donors as every day heroes because they help us empower families in need of support to lead healthier lives, achieve their full potential, and strengthen their ties to the community. That’s why we encourage you to come dressed to impress in your favorite super hero costume!
Register here.
Registration Fees
Registration is available online, or if you prefer, download our registration form and return it to Rosie Carey in the Development Office!
$25 pre-registration fee for 5K runners and walkers valid until October 1, 2015
$30 registration fee – day of event
$10 registration fee for Kids’ Races
Race Tshirts guaranteed for all participants registered prior to September 18, 2015
Do we think that because a child is playing competitive soccer at 8 and 9, it will equate into success at 17 and 18? In fact, the opposite is more likely to occur, as we are finding that there are a lot more kids dropping out of soccer because the pressure to succeed has been placed on them at too young an age and they are no longer in the sport by the time they graduate from high school.
Do Europeans have it right when it comes to developing youth soccer players? TOO MUCH, TOO SOON! By Gordon Miller, VYSA (Virginia Youth Soccer Association) Technical Director is a great article about travel soccer and the best way to develop young soccer players:
If starting travel soccer this young were the right way to go then the rest of the world would be copying our model, but it doesn’t. In fact other countries are in the exact opposite direction with their soccer philosophies and programs. For example, the French, Germans, Dutch and Spanish believe that it is important to keep young players (under the age of 12) playing within their own communities, with their friends, and, with educated coaches.
My three kids have played club soccer and this is my take on the best club soccer teams in Newton.
What makes a great soccer club for kids? In my opinion:
Curriculum that is consistent across all coaches and age groups.
Opportunities to train with top players within age group.
Coaches who focus on player development not win/loss record.
How are the girls clubs in Massachusetts ranked? Check it out here.
125 Wells Avenue
Newton MA, 02459
Phone: 617-964-0140
Located off Wells Avenue at the Solomon Schecter School, Valeo FC has strong boys program and has recently added a girls program too. My son has been playing at Valeo since he was eight. What I like about Valeo is that the entire age group trains together doing the same technical drills, then breaking into small groups for more drills. Finally, the group organizes by what team they are on to scrimmage each other. Their philosophy to have a player pool per age group so there is fluidity moving up and down between teams as well. Valeo starts at U9 and does not cut players until U13 when games are 11 v 11. (Update: due to rapid growth, Valeo now is limiting years to 50 players. Current players were offered contracts in early May. Those who did not receive a contract were given a plan of what they needed to do to remain on the team. Any spots leftover will go to outside kids during tryouts. Kids with contracts do not go to tryouts). Valeo is FREE for boys U15-U18. U11 Boys received U.S. Development Academy Status which means the first and second teams are considered the academy teams. The U11 boys all practice together. Development team members attend 3 practices but the third practice is open to anyone else who wants to move up. Finally, Valeo has sent 7 boys to U.S. Soccer National Team camp.
Global Premier Soccer (GPS)
85 Central St #204
Waltham, MA 02453
Practice fields at Fessenden School
250 Waltham St, Newton, MA 02465
My U14 daughter just joined GPS after a bad experience at FC Boston Breakers Academy (aka Boston Breakers Academy & Scorpions FC). What I like about GPS is how professionally organized they are. Their communication to the team and parents is the best I’ve encountered in Club Soccer. The practice location at The Fessenden School is extremely convenient. Their coaching staff seems great and there is consistency across all ages in terms of training.
This is a very difficult girls’ club to make but it is well known for producing very technical and highly skilled soccer players. Alison Foley, Women’s Soccer Head Coach at Boston College, is the new Senior Director of Coaching. Foley will provide direction for the older age groups in all aspects of their college preparation, ultimately making Select a premier model of top training and development for all age groups. For those age groups that she oversees, one practice a week is held at Boston College.
Newton Girls Soccer Academy is perfect for kids who want a little more than travel soccer but not an intensely competive environment. This club team practices once a week and the practice is scheduled so as not to conflict with Newton Town Travel soccer. The fields are conveniently located in Newton too! Because of just one practice a week, this is also a well priced club option!
Nor’Easter Soccer Club
Coach Mike Almeida, my daughter’s private soccer coach, recently started the Metrowest branch for Nor’Easter Soccer Club, the club he grew up playing for. He has both boys and girls teams that practice near Newton and what is great about Coach Mike is that he makes every player better. Nor’Easter has practice fields in Chestnut Hill at Pine Manor College and in Waltham.
FC Boston
Practice fields at Harvard’s Allston location, Dedham and Acton.
For boys who want to play college soccer, FC Bolts is only one of three soccer academy programs (and the other two are VC Valeo in Newton and Foxborough).
This club merged with Scorpions Soccer Club and then divorced, so suffice it to say that the merger was unsuccessful.
It should be noted that the policy for players leaving FC Boston is quite punitive. Families are required to pay the entire year’s club fee, even if they quit before the year even begins. In addition, FC Boston will not give the player release from FC Boston requiring parents to take legal action. This is not only costly but can take several months, in which your child will miss an entire season of games.
All other clubs will refund, pro rata, the remaining time left in the year and will process give the player release from their club in a prompt manner. Are you really sure you want to play for a club like this?
James Bede Soccer Club
Practice fields at West Suburban YMCA in Newton
My kids have never played on James Bede but I know moms who are happy here. Their practice fields are conveniently located at the YMCA in Newton.
Highlands Field (32 Winchester St, Newton Highlands, MA 02461)
My son did Junior Academy with Brian Kelly as a preschooler. Brian Kelly is like the Piped Piper for young kids and sports. He makes learning soccer fun and does a great job teaching them technical skills. For kids ages 3.5 through 8 who might want to try club soccer, this is a great option!
p.s. Other Guides to Newton:
Best Preschools in Newton
A Fairly Comprehensive List of Birthday Party Locations and Ideas for Kids in Newton and Boston
Best Martial Arts Schools for Kids and Adult in Newton
A Fairly Comprehensive List of After School Supplemental Math Classes in Newton
A Fairly Comprehensive List of Dance Studios in Newton
Best Gymnastics for Toddlers and Kids in Newton Area
Come learn about GNU/Linux, a free platform and operating system! It runs and helps control everything from phones to the stock exchange and a panoply of devices and equipment in-between! The lecture will present an overview of “What is GNU/Linux?” as well as discuss privacy issues, data security concerns, and ways to protect personal and other sensitive information. Come learn about the best operating system that you’re probably already using! Registration is required.
Note: If enough interest is demonstrated at the introductory lectures, a free, in depth class will be offered at the Newton Free Library starting in October on GNU/Linux. Separate registration may be required for any future library course offerings.
Behold the living legends! In an all-new show, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents LEGENDS unveils the unbelievable to Children Of All Ages™.
Experience epic family fun as legendary circus artists from around the globe perform awe-inspiring feats of daring, spectacles of strength and thrills of wonder.
The all-new show plays Verizon Wireless Arena in Manchester, NH (Oct.1-4), DCU Center in Worcester, MA (Oct. 8-12) and TD Garden in Boston, MA (Oct.14-18).
