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Activities for children in Newton, Massachusetts.

  • Arsenal Center’s Winter Art Classes & Workshops

    Arsenal Center’s Winter Art Classes & Workshops

    Arsenal Center’s Winter Art Classes & Workshops for Children and Adults Begin January 5

    The Arsenal Center for the Arts starts off the new year with a program of winter art classes and workshops for adults and children beginning the week of January 6, 2014.

    Adult offerings include a range of media and techniques: Art Sampler, Digital Painting, Pastels, Watercolor, Printmaking, Ceramics, Drawing, Glassmaking, Writing Poetry and more.

    Children’s classes (for K-6 and Teens) include Art Adventures, Clay Projects, Mixed-Media, Comics & Cartoons, Wheelthrowing, Drawing, Painting and more.

    Fun Parent/Child workshops (for Toddlers and up) are also available.

    Classes are held at the Arsenal Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal Street in Watertown, with free parking and access to public transportation.  Scholarships and Membership discounts are available.

    For class descriptions, visit here.  To register, call 617-923-0100, ext. 8309.

    Arsenal Center for the Arts classes

     

  • New Art Center Winter Art Classes: Last Chance to Register!

    New Art Center Winter Art Classes: Last Chance to Register!

    REGISTER NOW

    Classes start Jan. 6! Your child can spend this winter learning new skills, making friends & expressing their creativity. 

    Here are a few of our winter classes with available space:

     

    for Children

    Monday – Drawing and Artful Crafts GR 3-5

    Monday – Art Explorer’s GR K-2

    Tuesday – Wheel Throwing and Handbuilding GR 2-4

    Tuesday – Upcycle Art – Inventions & Construction GR K-5, 2:15-3:15

    Tuesday – Upcycle Art – Inventions & Construction GR K-5, 3:30-4:30

    Tuesday – Upcycle Art – Inventions & Construction GR 3-5, 4:45-6:00

    Wednesday – Art Explorer’s Wednesday GR K-2

    Thursday – Around the World in Art GR K-2

    New Art Center Newton MA

    for Teens

    Monday – Parent & Teen Wheel Throwing

    Monday – Graphic Novel & Manga GR 5-8

    Wednesday – Teen Portfolio GR 9-12

     

  • Newton Girls Soccer Spring Registration Open

    Newton Girls Soccer Spring Registration Open

    Registration for Spring Soccer 2014 is OPEN!

    You can register here.

    HELPFUL HINTS FOR SPRING 2014 REGISTRATION:

    • Girls that played Travel in the fall DO NOT need to register for the spring. The spring travel registration is only for those girls that did not play in the fall and would like to join a travel team this spring. Right now, there is a waitlist as we still need to determine if there are any open spots. This can sometimes take until March.
    • The IM Registration deadline is January 31st. Every girl registered by this date is guaranteed a spot on a team. Girls that register after this date will be put on a waitlist.
    • In order to honor friend requests (IM program only), they must be mutual and registrations must be received by the January 31st deadline.
    • For IM teams, we try to keeps teams together from the fall, as much as possible.

    Sibling Discounts: Blue Sombrero will only automatically apply the sibling discount if you are registering 2 or more sisters in the grade 2 – 8 intramural program.

    If you have 2 or more children and 1 is playing in the Kindergarten and/or Grade 1 Program, please email me before you register so that I can provide a code to deduct the $20 discount.

    For parents that would like to coach, please be sure to sign up as a volunteer when you register your daughter(s).
    Please email the registrar, registrar@newtongirlssoccer.org with any questions.

    As always, send scholarship requests to the NGS President – president@newtongirlssoccer.org.

    Newton Girls Soccer Spring Registration

  • Registration for Valeo FC Winter Skills Soccer Open

    Registration for Valeo FC Winter Skills Soccer Open

    Registration for Valeo FC Winter Skills Soccer Clinic Session 2  is now open.

    Session II  – Jan 20th, 2013  – Mar. 3rd 2014    (6 weeks)

    Munchkins Program (6 – 8yrs)
    Thurs (5 – 6pm)

    Jr. Champions (8 – 10yrs)
    Mon and/or Wed (5 – 6:15pm)

    Champions Advanced (9 – 12yrs)
    Mon and/or Wed (6:15 – 7:30pm)

    WHERE 
    Valeo Athletic Center
    125 Wells Ave
    Newton, MA 02458

    CLINIC HIGHLIGHTS

    • Professional players and coaches
    • Focus on developing individual player’s skill, talent, technique and overall game knowledge
    • A low-pressure environment designed to foster creativity, fun and passion for the game
    • Opportunity to work with coaches that coach Valeo FC teams at the select level.
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  • YMCA Teen Center has FREE programs for teens

    YMCA Teen Center has FREE programs for teens

    The West Suburban YMCA Teen Center in Newton Corner has terrific programs for high school students. How can students get there? Hop on the FREE shuttle! What can students do at the YMCA Teen Center?

    Together with the Newton Partnership we offer a safe place for middle and high school teens to hang out after school. Teens can play pool, foosball, ping-pong, video games, watch movies, work out, play sports, create music in the lab, or just hang out with friends.

    The teen center also offers a computer lab, homework help and scheduled activities like boxing, cooking, gardening, basketball league and dancing. The qualified and caring staff members supervise the center and coordinate the activities. The West Suburban YMCA gives teens a safe place to call their own and a chance to connect with positive role models and adults who care about them.

    This is a drop-in program and is FREE FOR ALL. We are located downstairs in the Rec Room. In addition to our regular drop-in hours, we offer special trips and workshops.

    We provide transportation to and from the Teen Center daily. See the full schedule. 

    TEEN CENTER PROGRAMS

    Download the December Calendar

    BOXING LESSONS
    with Nonantum Boxing Club*
    Mondays & Tuesdays, 7:00 – 8:00 pm
    Van leaves the Y at 6:45 pm
    FREE to members of the Teen Center

    HOMEWORK HELP
    Monday-Friday, 5:00 – 6:00 pm
    In the Wellness Center at the Y

    SAT PREP
    Thursdays, 5:00 – 6:00 pm
    Start preparing for your SATs during the homework help hour on Thursdays.

    84 CHAPTER
    Every Other Wednesday, 6:00 pm
    Looking for an opportunity to fight Big Tobacco? Join the Teen Center’s 84 Chapter.

    BASKETBALL CLINIC*
    Tuesdays, 6:00 – 7:00 pm
    A great opportunity for teens to learn the basics and practice concepts of basketball while developing their individual game and team IQ.

    HELP US GET THE INFO WE NEED
    Please help us collect the data we need to sustain the PEP Grant, which helps us to fund boxing and hip hop. You simply need to wear a pedometer or take a survey. Contact Tasia to participate in the next data collection or come by the Y on November 19th, December 5th, December 6th, December 17th or December 19th between 5-7pm. THANK YOU!

    *Activity made possible through the Carol M. White Physical Education Grant (PEP)

    Email Tasia or call her at (617) 244-6050 x3043 for more information about any of our Teen Center programs, trips or to register.

  • Family Game Night at Newton Free Library, Dec 30

    Family Game Night at Newton Free Library, Dec 30

    Family Game Night, Monday, December 30, 7:00 pm

    Staying around town for the holiday season? Get in on a little friendly competition at Family Game Night on Monday, December 30 at 7:00 pm at the Newton Free Library.

    Join us in Druker Auditorium, where we will be playing board games and eating pizza.

    Open to all ages.

    Family Game Night at Newton Free Library

  • Be Ahead of the Game Soccer Clinic with Charlie Rugg

    Be Ahead of the Game Soccer Clinic with Charlie Rugg

    New Years Soccer Clinic:  Be Ahead of the Game will be hosting a soccer clinic on Saturday January 4th from 11 AM to 1 PM.  We are excited to have Charlie Rugg as a guest trainer.

    Charlie is a former Boston College stand out and current member of the MLS team LA Galaxy.  The LA Galaxy selected Charlie Rugg in the first round (No. 19 overall) of the 2013 MLS Super Draft.

    Charlie made his debut for Galaxy on April 27, 2013 against Real Salt Lake and also scored his first professional goal in the 13th minute.

    After the clinic ends, Charlie will sign autographs for the kids.

    Clinic details:
    Ages:  7 – 13 years old

    Dates:  January 4th, 2014

    Time:  11 AM to 1 PM

    Location:  Meadowbrook School, Vinik Center Gym ( 10 Farm Road Weston, MA 02493 )

    Cost:  $17

    Attire:  Sneakers only, no cleats

    Details and registration information may be found at the Be Ahead of the Game website or click HERE to register.

    Be Ahead of the Game will be hosting a soccer clinic on Saturday January 4th

  • Newton Lacrosse WINTER INDOOR SKILLS begins at NNHS

    Newton Lacrosse WINTER INDOOR SKILLS begins at NNHS

    Newton Lacrosse WINTER INDOOR SKILLS begins at Newton North High School on SUNDAY JANUARY 5th.  High School Program on Thursday January 9th.

    Here is a great opportunity for our multiple sport athletes to pick up and get that Lax stick back in your hands 1 Day a week.  The season is just 3 months away.

    This pre-season SKILLS program designed and run by Bussy Adam is CONVENIENT- AFFORDABLE & FUN.  This program is designed for the most experienced player right on down to the brand new player.

    VISIT  WEBSITE FOR MORE INFO. Register by downloading form here.

    Please take note that our WINTER SKILLS is separate from our SPRING registration.

    Newton Youth Lacrosse Registration is NOW Open

    Newton Youth Lacrosse

  • Newton North Little League Baseball Spring 2014 Registion Open

    Newton North Little League Baseball Spring 2014 Registion Open

    Registration for our 63rd Spring Season is OPEN!

    Newton North Little League

    Offering programs Tee Ball through Majors

    Newton North Little League serves boys and girls, ages 4-12 who reside in the School Districts of Horace Mann, Lincoln Elliot, and Underwood. Children from any district who attend any school located in our district are also eligible to play with us.

    Pre-School, Private and Middle school children who fall within the allowed age groups are also welcome to play.

    For more information, to register, or for a complete list of schools located in our district visit here.

    Join the Fun…become part of the NNLL community!

    Newton North Little League

  • Youth Etiquette Classes Offered at Newton Learning Center

    Youth Etiquette Classes Offered at Newton Learning Center

    The Etiquette Academy of New England has partnered with Newton Learning Center offering their notable youth etiquette classes including Mind Your Manners (Grades 2-4), Etiquette for Middle Schoolers (Grades 5-8), and Etiquette for Young Adults (Grades 9-12) which will take place on Sundays beginning Mid-January at Newton Learning Center, 1254 Chestnut Street, Newton, MA 02464.

    Included in ‘The Best of the New for 2012’ by Boston Globe Magazine, The Etiquette Academy of New England is an academic institution dedicated to enhancing social skills, improving communication techniques and developing leadership qualities under our slogan “At Work. At Home. At Play. Etiquette for Everyday”.  Located in the heart of Brookline Village, our goal is to help further develop and refine the soft skills needed to navigate the rapidly changing world.

    They offer a variety of programs year round for children, college students, adults, and business professionals focusing on a wide range of topics such as formal manners and table manners, corporate etiquette, small talk techniques, public speaking and more.  For a full list of programs visit http://theetiquetteacademy.org

    The eight weeklong etiquette classes for children ages 7 to 18 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 and table manners, and more. Their programs are specifically developed for each age group and are taught in a fun and interactive way. Classes begin on Sundays starting January 12th and run until March 9th 2014. The cost ranges from $365 to $469, and the final class will take place at an upscale restaurant.

     

    • Mind Your Manners: Beyond Please & Thank You (Grades 2-4) 9:00am to 10:00am
    • Etiquette for Middle Schoolers” Peer Pressure and Beyond (Grades 5-8) 10:00am-11:30am
    • Etiquette for Young Adults: “People Skills for the Real World (Grades 9-12) 11:30am-1:00pm

    For more information regarding The Etiquette Academy of New England and their youth etiquette classes visit www.theetiquetteacademy.org. If you would like to speak directly with the Program Director Snezana Pejic email programs@theetiquetteacademy.org or call 617.608.3920.