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Adult Classes From the Executive Director: Art & Photography...... 3 It’s no secret; 2020 was a tough year. Many of us are fatigued by our collective and individual Business & Career...... 29 struggles; anxious about health, work, and the future. Computers & Technology...... 30 The time-honored tradition of turning the page from one year to reveal the opportunities Crafts...... 26 of the next was punctuated by the recent presidential inauguration. We viewers were Dance & Fitness...... 17 riveted as a diminutive young poet seized our attention, gracefully—through her words English Language Learners (ELL)...... 31 and gestures — echoing the (presidential) themes of unity and hope. Amanda Gorman’s Food & Drink...... 10 words were powerful indeed, but equally impressive to me was learning that community- based education helped hone her craft. While struggling to overcome a serious speech GED & HiSET®...... 31 impediment, Gorman participated in writing workshops at a Los Angeles community-based Home & Garden...... 27 education center. So there it is… Community Education opens doors, including ones leading Languages...... 7 to the White House! We’re committed to opening doors for all members of our community. Lifetime Learning...... 31 To that end, you’ll notice that we have added an option to donate to our scholarship fund when you register for a class. If you can, please contribute and help make our programs Mind, Body, & Soul...... 19 accessible to all. Money & Real Estate...... 28 Music & Theatre Arts...... 23 In addition, we are grasping all aspects of this historic moment by hosting the first annual NCE Catalog Cover Art Contest. Neighbors and friends are invited to submit art under the Recreation...... 15 theme: “What does struggle, hope, and finding joy look like to you?” Selected works from Writing & Literature...... 26 the contest will be used as NCE catalog covers for 2021-2022. Along with the featured work, there will be a write up in each catalog about the artists and their inspiration. For more Kids Classes details on submissions, please see page 11. Spring Classes...... 32 While true joy may feel hard in the current environment, I want to offer the opportunity for Spring Sports...... 34 you to find it in the adventurous spirit of community ed: intellectual classes, artistic classes, Spring Classes for High Schoolers...... 41 gastronomic classes—have a look in our catalog; it has joyful offerings for all ages! Summer Programs...... 42 I am closing this note with words excerpted from the inaugural poem by our fellow Summer Programs for High Schoolers....58 “community ed-er,” as a source of inspiration along our collective path forward: Summer At a Glance...... 60-61 In every known nook of our nation, in every corner called our country, Nuts & Bolts our people, diverse and beautiful, will emerge, battered and beautiful. When day comes, we step out of the shade, aflame and unafraid. Policies & Info ...... 62 The new dawn blooms as we free it. Registration Form...... 63 For there is always light, if only we’re brave enough to see it. If only we’re brave enough to be it. With Hope and Joy, Register online at Cate newtoncommunityed.org

Contact Us Cover Artist: Reenie Murphy Our Mission Phone: 617-559-6999 Hard to find without a crowd around it, the HOPE sculpture sits at W 53 St. and 7th Ave. in New Newton Community Education is a self- Email: [email protected] York City. This picture was taken in the winter of 2019, when everyone was out and the city was sustaining arm of the Newton Public Schools. bustling with energy. Coincidentally, artist Robert Indiana, had died just 8 months before. It is a We are dedicated to your lifelong learning. Mailing address: lasting remembrance that whatever is going on in your life, or in the world, there is always hope. We offer programs for everyone eager to Newton North High School I took my first photography class at Newton Community Education in the spring of 2013 with explore—from toddlers to seniors—from 457 Walnut Street, Room 101 the intention of improving my skills for an upcoming family event. The teacher was superb and Newton and beyond. We aim to inspire or Newtonville, MA 02460 nurture your passion with quality programs opened my eyes to the myriad of possibilities when using a DSLR camera. I’ve continued taking (see back of catalog for registration form) classes and keep an eye out each session for something new at Newton Community Ed. provided at a reasonable cost. Photography starts with capturing a moment in time, but the creative possibilities are endless. Business hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm Follow me on Instagram @reenie.murphy.

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ime yt a New D Sign up for a class: Sketching Life Outdoors THINGS TO NOTE ABOUT Pay by credit card online at Josh Reisz, Instructor OUR Spring CLASSES www.newtoncommunityed.org or Step outdoors and capture what you see! • Spring classes are running online over the phone (617-559-6999). Sketching is the act of drawing while on except where noted otherwise. location to document the world around you. • Check your course listing online in Join us to learn the essential skills you’ll need case dates, times, or any other de- to quickly and accurately keep pace with your Art & Photography tails have changed since this catalog surroundings. We will take our sketchbooks went to press. into the field, capturing moments as they For most art classes you will need to purchase ma- happen. There’s no better way to form a • Online classes will run in terials before the start of class. Check your course deep connection to your environment than inclement weather. For outdoor listing on our website for specifics. Some classes in by taking the time to draw. You can sketch classes, call NCE’s weather this category are outdoors in-person; masks and anywhere, anytime, so keep your sketchbook hotline at 617-559-6993 to find out social distancing are required. handy, and be ready to practice at any if your class is running. moment during your day. • Class descriptions list any required New You will need a sketchbook. Location and a materials. Register early and give Beginner Drawing detailed materials list will be emailed. yourself enough time to acquire any Josh Reisz, Instructor A170-P21 $149 supplies you need. Great works of art start with pencil and pa- 7 Thursdays @ Outdoors (Newton) 10:30am–12pm • We are using Zoom for most of our per! Drawing is the foundation of all visual April 29–June 10 online classes. If you are unfamiliar art and an essential skill for every visual artist. with Zoom, consider taking our Learn core ideas and exercises that will help Beyond Basic Drawing Learn to Zoom class (p. 30). strengthen your techniques and conceptual • Instructors will use the “waiting flow. Through the practice of drawing, you’ll Paola Page, Instructor room” function and only students learn to see the world around you and in- If you’ve taken our beginner drawing classes listed on the roster will be admitted terpret it your own way. Our instructor will or have beyond basic experience and would to the class. provide demonstrations and exercises in basic like to continue your practice, please join us! design as well as, mark-making, contour, Through instruction, critique and exercises • Be on time for your online class! shape, texture, composition, and contrast. you will develop a confident understanding It’s difficult for instructors to both Together we’ll create projects such as still lifes, of line, shape, form, composition and tonal monitor the waiting room and teach landscapes, portraiture, and figure drawing. value. Each week you’ll focus on a different the class. element and progress from observing single Class will also include optional homework • Check your email. Meeting links forms to completing a still life. In addi- assignments and weekly critiques. Get ready supply lists, and other important tion, there will be group discussions and to discover your drawing prowess—you’ll be class information are sent by email skill-building homework assignments. amazed at what you can do! before the start of class. Check your A177-P21 $175 A materials list will be emailed. registration receipt, as well as your 7 Thursdays @ Online 7–8:30pm A756-P21 $259 Spam and Promotions folders if you April 29–June 10 8 Wednesdays @ Online 6:30–8pm believe you have not received this April 14–June 9 (No class April 21) information from us. • Test your meeting platform in advance. We will not be offering refunds for last-minute technical difficulties or late arrivals. See Zoom Support under Quick Links on our website for help with this.

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wash that looks just like watercolor paint. New ime Perfect for the beginner artist, watercolor yt DAYTIME! a Becoming Water: D pencils are easy to manipulate and offer a Look for this icon to lot of control. Our instructor will guide you Intro to Watercolor find classes that run through a series of drawing/painting exer- Danielle Schechner, Instructor during the day. cises. You’ll learn how to create flat washes, Do you love the luminosity of watercolor transparent glazes, opaque layers, soft grada- paintings? Let’s explore and practice painting tions, and textured strokes. Demonstrations with water-based pigments. To start your ar- will include techniques for blending and Portrait Drawing tistic journey, you’ll learn how to choose qual- mixing colors, as well as basic pencil strokes ity materials. Then we’ll explore foundational Jack Neylan, Instructor and special effects. Group and individual in- watercolor techniques including painting What makes a great portrait? Join us and struction will be provided with an emphasis washes and glazes, and creating controlling, learn techniques to create portraits of your on promoting self-expression. This class is a and using blooms. We’ll gain savvyness at own design as we focus on capturing expres- continuation of our introductory offering and managing flow, using texture additives, and sions through drawing. We’ll examine famous is also suitable for those new to Watercolor creating color charts using color theory. We’ll and contemporary examples of portraiture, pencils. All levels welcome. also explore transparencies, saturation, and always pursuing the question of what makes Materials list is available online. the science of light and pigment. Sit back and a portrait great. You will learn how to strive A302-P21 $259 relax into painting while developing confi- for photographic realism and impressionistic 7 Tuesdays @ Online 6:30–8:30pm dence and fluency in the watercolor medium. likeness that captures a person’s unique char- A materials list will be emailed. acter in your drawings. Mediums explored in May 4–June 15 A601-P21 $129 class include graphite and charcoal. ime yt a 6 Wednesdays @ Online 5:30–7pm Have a drawing pad and graphite pencil handy. Advancing with D Additional materials will be discussed in class. Colored Pencils April 28–June 2 ime A725-P21 $199 yt Eddie Bruckner, Instructor a D 8 Mondays @ Online 6:30–8:30pm Improve your colored pencil technique. Watercolor Painting April 12–June 14 (No class April 19 & May 31) We’ll reinforce the fundamentals, including for Beginners blending, layering, and color mixing. We’ll Josh Reisz, Instructor also explore value relationships and pencil If you love the transparent glow of strokes for rendering realistic images. You will watercolors, try your hand at it in this deepen your comprehension of light, color, introductory class. We’ll review the basics and shading as we continue to explore the of this intriguing medium: color mixing, medium and advance your skills. Classwork blending, layering, and techniques such will include drawing exercises and projects as wet-on-wet and dry-brush painting. In ranging from dreamy landscapes to realistic addition to learning the fundamentals of still lifes. You will receive both group and watercolor painting, you’ll practice techniques individualized instruction to develop at your used by traditionalists such as Winslow own pace. This class is a continuation of our Homer and John Singer Sargent. Get ready introductory offering and is also suitable for for your inner artist to fly free! those new to colored pencils. Materials list is available online. Materials list is available online. A184-P21 $179 Watercolor Pencils A592-P21 $259 7 Mondays @ Online 10:30am–12pm Explorations 7 Tuesdays @ Online 10am–12pm April 26–June 14 (No class May 31) Eddie Bruckner, Instructor May 4–June 15 Watercolor pencils is a unique medium that lets you experience the joys of drawing and painting simultaneously. When you wash over the pencil lines with a wet brush, the marks instantly transform into a beautiful color

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Acrylic Painting for Beginners influences and trends in painting. Class time Jack Neylan, Instructor will cover individual and group assignment group critiques, and contemporary art dis- Artists enjoy working with acrylic paints course. Experienced students and painting for their many advantages. They are water- enthusiasts welcome. based (no toxic solvents), can be manipulated to achieve a variety of visual results, and Materials list is available online. For questions email [email protected]. they dry very fast! Explore artwork from this popular medium and learn to paint A162-P21 $259 Advancing with Watercolors with acrylics. We will cover foundational 8 Mondays @ Online 6:30–8pm skills, including setting up your palette, April 12–June 14 (No class April 19 & May 31) Jack Neylan, Instructor color mixing and theory, and composition. If you have some prior experience with wa- ime Classwork will include various instructional yt New a tercolors and drawing and wish to further exercises, including observational painting D develop as a watercolorist, join us. You’ll from still lifes, photographs, and portraits. Madhubani Indian Art learn design, composition, and watercolor A materials list will be emailed. Chaitrali Yadav, Instructor technique through a series of weekly projects. Discover the traditional Indian folk art of Class time will include demonstrations, a re- A190-P21 $179 Madhubani painting. Also known as Mithila view of homework, and time for practice. Our 7 Tuesdays @ Online 6:30–8:30pm art after the region where the paintings were sessions will foster personal expression in a April 13–June 1 (No class April 20) discovered, Madhubani art is known for its creative and relaxed environment. New and striking geometric patterns and floral designs. returning students welcome. Landscape Painting This was created by village women who would Materials list is available online. Zhanna Cantor, Instructor use their fingers, twigs, brushes, and match- A722-P21 $199 Let nature inspire you as you learn to paint sticks to paint their mud walls to mark special 8 Thursdays @ Online 6:30–8:30pm landscapes. Working from pictures of open occasions. The paints used were natural dyes April 15–June 10 (No class April 22) fields, sea, rocks, and/or woods, you’ll create and pigments from plants and other natural original paintings in acrylic or oil. Our in- resources. You’ll learn about Madhubani art New structor will provide a short demonstration and culture and exercise your creativity as to get you started, and individual guidance to we practice adapting the traditional to mod- Painting & Color Theory help you with composition, value adjustment, ern-day materials. Join us to immerse yourself Danielle Schechner, Instructor and color-mixing techniques throughout in this treasured art form. Do you love color? Join us for an introductory your painting process. You’ll work at your Materials list is available online. course on painting and color theory. Color own pace and develop your own style. At the A710-P21 $129 theory is a set of principles that explains why last class we’ll share our accomplishments 6 Wednesdays @ Online 10–11:30am some colors work well together while others with an informal display of our work. All April 28–June 2 do not. Understanding color theory starts levels welcome. with the color wheel. We’ll explore complex Materials list is available online. applications of the color wheel, color com- A152-P21 $189 binations, harmonies, disharmonies, and 7 Wednesdays @ Online 7–8:30pm special effects. We’ll then practice techniques and approaches through varied short-term April 28–June 9 exercises and lengthier painting projects.

You’ll develop the ability to mix, match, and Advancing with - Own work Sumanjha1991 By blend a wide range of colors to please the eye. Abstract Painting This class is for painters, graphic designers, Paola Page, Instructor interior decorators, and anyone who works in Take inspiration from artists such as Matisse, a visual field. Understanding color theory is Kandinsky, de Kooning, Frankenthaler, an essential part of any creative’s toolkit. Hoffman, and Pollock. Explore concepts in A materials list will be emailed. abstraction as you experiment with content, A542-P21 $119 color, and process. Using your preferred 6 Thursdays @ Online 5:30–6:45pm medium, we will share and compare various April 29–June 3

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New New Introduction to Intro to Digital Art & Design Chinese Brush Painting Josh Reisz, Instructor Michelle Yu, Instructor Did you know that you can create art on your Learn about this ancient art form from China iPad, tablet, or PC? Have a blast designing which originated thousands of years before extraordinary art using the same digital paper was invented. The Chinese wrote and device you’ve been using to Zoom. Our in- painted with a brush on sheets of bamboo, structor will cover digital illustration basics silk cloth, and rice paper. Today, artists are and the essential skills you will need to get the continually adding new techniques by varying most out of your software. Instruction will gradients of paper, ink, and brush to create a be appropriate for users of Procreate, Adobe variety of modern designs. In this workshop, Creative Suite, Corel, or Clip Studio Paint. New you’ll paint birds, mountains, peonies, and Join us and unleash your imagination! With Clay Relief Sculpting bamboo. We’ll also focus on pine landscapes digital art software, you can create anything, Danielle Schechner, Instructor and human figures. Through instructor anywhere, anytime. Transform clay surfaces into textural works demonstration and in-class participation, For this course, you will need Procreate for your of art using relief, one of the earliest forms of you’ll discover how to manipulate ink and iPad or one of the other creative programs listed in the course description for a PC device. You will also sculpting. You’ll develop custom 2D designs, mix watercolors to create stunning visual ef- need a compatible stylus. Tablets are preferable, but then learn how to translate your designs to fects and develop your own interpretation of this beautiful craft. PCs are welcome. Email [email protected] clay by applying low-and high-relief tech- with questions. niques to tiles and freestanding objects to A materials list will be emailed. A992-P21 $129 create raised sculptural motifs. We will prac- A366-P21 $125 7 Mondays @ Online 7–8:30pm tice carving out areas to create an illusion of 4 Mondays @ Online 6:30–8pm April 26–June 14 (No class May 31) depth across surfaces, playing with light and May 3–24 shadow, and originating contrasts in images, patterns, and textures. We’ll also practice Take Better Pictures undercutting design elements so they ap- With Your Digital Camera pear to detach from background space and Steve McGrath, Instructor incorporate sculpted clay to the surface to form added depth. You’ll be amazed at the If you’re just getting to know your digital transformation! As a bonus, you’ll get tips camera and its features, take this opportunity on creating a clay workspace at home. to learn from an expert. Learn how and when to use your camera’s special settings such as A materials list will be emailed. aperture, shutter priority and program and A168-P21 $119 manual modes. We’ll also discuss basic com- 6 Wednesdays @ Online 7:30–9pm position and how to best use light for differ- April 28–June 2 ent photos, such as shooting plants, people, extreme close-ups, and landscapes. Have a charged camera and one or two of your prints to share with the class. A671-P21 $129 6 Thursdays @ Online 5:30–7pm April 29–June 3 Donate to Our Scholarship Fund When You Register for A Class! This spring we’ve added an option to donate to our scholarship fund when you register for a class. Please consider donating to help us make our programs accessible to all. If you’d like to donate a larger amount, visit newtoncommunityed.org/donate or email [email protected].

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Digital Photography: Phone Photography Languages Beyond Beginner Steve McGrath, Instructor

Steve McGrath, Instructor Take your phone photography to the next lev- Now is the time to learn a new language or brush Learn to operate your camera in semi-auto- el. Learn how to take high-quality, profession- up on your skills. We offer language classes at a matic and manual modes, and create sharp, al-grade pictures using iPhone or Android variety of levels. Not sure which level is right for high-quality images with the appropriate devices. Learn your way around your phone’s you? We’re here to help. Email us at depth of field. We’ll discuss techniques like essential camera controls and get simple tips [email protected]. ime for making the most of its features. Then yt choosing the right combination of shutter a D speed, aperture, and ISO; using light in chal- we’ll review the best free, or low-cost apps for Spanish: Beginner lenging situations to create interesting photos; editing and image management and discuss and working with exposure compensation, how to print and share your favorite photos. Soledad Phelan, Instructor light metering, and autofocus. We’ll also Whether you’re a beginner looking to up your ¿Habla usted español? If you don’t speak discuss how to best compose images for max- game for social media, or an experienced pro, Spanish, here’s your chance to learn the imum artistic effect. The emphasis will be on this class will help you improve your phone United States’ second most spoken language. outdoor photography; there will be plenty of photography skills. We’ll emphasize basic speech patterns and opportunity to present your work for group Have your fully charged phone handy. vocabulary, and you’ll learn simple grammar and idioms through fun question and answer critique and analysis. A892-P21 $85 drills and conversation. Have your digital SLR camera handy. Prerequisite: 3 Mondays @ Online 7–8:30pm our Intro to Digital Photography class or Required textbook is Practical Spanish Grammar May 3–17 comparable experience. by Prado, 2nd edition. A216-P21 $149 L210-P21-1 $179 6 Thursdays @ Online 7–8:30pm Photography Mentoring 8 Thursdays @ Online 10–11:30am April 29–June 3 Julie Williams-Krishnan, Instructor April 15–June 10 (No class April 22) Join your fellow photographers for supportive L210-P21-2 $179 Outdoor Photography monthly critiques. Our instructor will review 8 Tuesdays @ Online 5–6:30pm your photography, propose project ideas, and April 13–June 8 (No class April 20) Steve McGrath, Instructor inspire your ongoing photographic endeavors. Explore the basics of outdoor nature You’ll build your skills through feedback from photography in this hands-on workshop. your classmates as well as from the instructor, Spanish: Beginner II We’ll work on taking photos that shine and learning and growing as a group. Bring any Soledad Phelan, Instructor tell a story. Combining our online lectures, photo projects or individual images you’d like Continue to improve your vocabulary, we’ll explore shooting techniques—use of to share. grammar, pronunciation, and intonation angles, light, shadow, subject—and then use This class is for intermediate to advanced as you learn about Spanish and Hispanic these skills in the field to produce photos that level photographers. cultures through music, reading, and you love. Be prepared to do some outside A921-P21 $99 discussion. Prerequisite: our Spanish: assignments. At the end of this course, we’ll 3 Mondays @ Online 7–9pm Beginner class, or comparable experience. have a slideshow and review our work as a Required textbook is Practical Spanish Grammar group. All levels welcome. Class will meet April 12, May 10, and June 7. by Prado, 2nd edition. Any type of camera will do, including a cell phone camera. The first and fourth class will be held L112-P21 $179 online. The second and third class will be held 8 Tuesdays @ Online 7–8:30pm outdoors; masks and social distancing required. April 13–June 8 (No class April 20) Outdoor location will be announced in the first online class. A143-P21 $119 4 Tuesdays @ Online & Outdoors (Newton) 6–8pm May 18–June 8

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ime ime ime yt yt yt a a a Spanish: D French: D Bon Voyage: D Beyond Beginner Beyond Beginner Intermediate French Cecilia McIsaac, Instructor Phil Kaplan, Instructor & Beyond You’ve covered the basics and now you’re Improve your French, expand your Lionel Claris, Instructor looking to become more comfortable speak- vocabulary and study new verb tenses. Bonjour! Brush up on your French for ing, listening, writing and reading Spanish. You’ll also learn about the culture as well as your trip abroad or just for fun. Gain We’ll focus on vocabulary and grammar, pronunciation and grammar. Emphasis will confidence in your speaking skills as you stressing correct pronunciation and intona- be on useful, everyday words and phrases, learn to use simple, elegant, conversational tion. We’ll review present tense, regular and including greetings, time, weather, travel, French effectively. Instead of learning rules irregular verbs, ser and estar, adjectives, and food and more. English will be used only with a textbook, we’ll focus on becoming numbers. We’ll also get comfortable with the when necessary. Prerequisite: our French: confident speakers through a combination preterit tense and reflexive verbs direct and Beginner class, or comparable experience. of orally-applied grammar and spaced indirect object pronouns, all while gaining au- The required books are a Pocket Book of French repetitions to boost your recall. You’ll also tomaticity in our speaking. In-class readings Verbs and a copy of Ultimate French: Beginner- learn proper pronunciation through and conversations will help your confidence Intermediate, by Heminway. reading and speaking. Course materials grow. Taught in Spanish from Day 1, this class L230-P21-1 $149 will be available online as a resource. will take you al siguiente nivel, rápidamente! 8 Wednesdays @ Online 6–7:15pm Prerequisite: our Beyond Beginner class, Prerequisite: Our Spanish Beginner classes or April 14–June 9 (No class April 21) or comparable experience. comparable experience. L230-P21-2 $149 L244-P21 $179 The required textbook/workbook is Spanish Now 8 Mondays @ Online 10:30am–12:30pm Level I, by Barron’s, 8th Edition. 8 Thursdays @ Online 11:15am–12:30pm April 15–June 10 (No class April 22) April 12–June 14 (No class April 19 & May 31) L909-P21 $175 8 Thursdays @ Online 12:30–2:30pm French: Advanced Conversation April 15–June 10 (No class April 22) French: Intermediate Phil Kaplan, Instructor Michel L’Huillier, Instructor French: Beginner If you have some basic knowledge of Do you want to become more fluent in French—salutations, present-tense verbs, and French? Let’s talk! Come share your thoughts Susan Tessier, Instructor descriptive adjectives—join us to continue to and observations with us. Conducted Learn French, one of most widely- develop your skills. Through conversations entirely in French, this class will include spoken languages in the world. Through and written exercises, you’ll learn more reading articles, impassioned discussions, conversation and written exercises, you’ll about French culture and pronunciation, and exercises to help build your vocabulary learn about French culture as well as vocabulary, basic grammar, and verb tenses. and strengthen your understanding of pronunciation, vocabulary, basic grammar, Emphasis will be placed on the review and grammar. Conversations will center around and verb tenses. Emphasis will be on useful, expansion of useful, everyday phrases. class interests and we’ll tackle themes such everyday words and phrases, including Prerequisite: our French: Beyond Beginner as current events, politics, food, work, travel, greetings, time, weather, travel, and food. class, or comparable experience. This class family, and more. This class is for beginners or those who wish is a continuation from the fall. New L129-P21 $159 to review the fundamentals. students welcome. 6 Mondays @ Online 7–8:30pm The textbook is Ultimate French: Beginner- The required books are a Pocket Book of French April 26–June 7 (No class May 31) Intermediate, by Heminway. Verbs and a copy of Ultimate French: Beginner- L102-P21 $189 Intermediate, by Heminway. 8 Wednesdays @ Online 6–7:30pm L109-P21 $149 April 14–June 9 (No class April 21) 7 Wednesdays @ Online 7:30–9pm April 14–June 2 (No class April 21)

[Phil] was entertaining, good materials, fun class dynamic.

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ime yt a New Italian: D Italian: Intermediate Beyond Beginner French Book Club Romina Crociani, Instructor Romina Crociani, Instructor Michel L’Huillier, Instructor If you understand the basics of Italian Continuamo a divertirci in italiano! Let’s con- grammar and have developed your reading Join us for a book club in French! We will tinue to have fun with Italian! Using a commu- comprehension skills, this class will help discuss Les Contes de la Bécasse by Guy de nicative and inductive approach, you’ll further increase your knowledge of the language. Maupassant, a collection of short stories develop your language skills through readings Through lectures and in-class exercises, we’ll about his native Normandy, the Franco and conversations. Prerequisite: our Italian: practice vocabulary, tenses, expressions, German war, social changes and the Beginner class or comparable experience. and discuss topics of your choice. We’ll also Industrial Revolution in France at the dawn study short texts that will expose you to of the 20th century. Humor is present at every The required books are Italian Made Simple, by Cristina Mazzoni, and an Italian dictionary. Italian society and culture. Ciao. A presto! turn, but so is an unspeakable and shapeshift- Prerequisite: our Italian: Beyond Beginner ing cruelty. We’ll read three short stories each This is a continuation class. We welcome new stu- dents. If you are not sure this is the right level class class or comparable experience. week, and our French-born instructor will for you, email [email protected]. The required books are Italian Made Simple by guide the discussion as we share our perspec- L110-P21-1 $159 Cristina Mazzoni, and an Italian dictionary. Have tives and personal stories. If you love litera- these books handy for class. ture and French conversation, rejoignez-nous. 8 Mondays @ Online 10–11:30am The discussion will be entirely in French. April 12–June 14 (No class April 19 & May 31) L310-P21 $159 8 Mondays @ Online 6–7:30pm And at the end of the class we’ll try to define L110-P21-2 $159 April 12–June 14 (No class April 19 & May 31) Maupassant’s style and his place in French 8 Wednesdays @ Online 6–7:30pm literature’s Pantheon. April 14–June 9 (No class April 21) This is an advanced class. Les Contes de la Bécasse Italian: Advanced Conversation is available on Amazon or Kindle (used or new). L110-P21-3 $159 8 Thursdays @ Online 11am–12:30pm Romina Crociani, Instructor L594-P21 $159 April 15–June 10 (No class April 22) Join us for a stimulating discussion-based 6 Thursdays @ Online 7–8:30pm round table conducted entirely in italiano. April 29–June 3 ime yt Our native Italian instructor will guide dis- a Italian: D cussions on current events, literature, culture, ime yt Beyond Beginner/ a travel, art, music, cooking, and more. For Italian: Beginner D Lower Intermediate this class, you should have a strong work- Romina Crociani & Massimo Laurora, Romina Crociani, Instructor ing knowledge of Italian basic conversation Instructors In this class you will continue to practice and grammar (verb tenses, pronouns, and a Whether you’re going to Italy or just want to your Italian while further developing the strong vocabulary) and the ability to read the understand some delightful phrases, come basics of grammar. In particular, the course language well, so we can strictly focus on your study this lively and expressive language. will focus on irregular verbs, adverbs, speaking skills. You’ll learn basic grammar concepts and pronouns, and the present perfect. You’ll be Have an Italian dictionary handy. idiomatic expressions while developing your encouraged to speak the language through L126-P21 $175 vocabulary and writing skills. Participation is reading and listening activities. We’ll also a must, so be ready to have some fun. 8 Wednesdays @ Online 7:45–9:30pm explore aspects of Italian culture. April 14–June 9 (No class April 21) The required books are Italian Made Simple by The required books are Italian Made Simple by Cristina Mazzoni, and an Italian dictionary. Cristina Mazzoni, and an Italian dictionary. Have L103-P21-1 $159 (Crociani) these books handy. 8 Wednesdays @ Online 10am–11:30pm L567-P21-1 $159 April 14–June 9 (No class April 21) 8 Mondays @ Online 11:45am–1:15pm L103-P21-2 $159 (Laurora) April 12–June 14 (No class April 19 & May 31) This is a continuation class. We welcome new 8 Tuesdays @ Online 6–7:30pm students. If you are not sure this is the right level April 13–June 8 (No class April 20) class for you, email [email protected]. L567-P21-2 $159 8 Tuesdays @ Online 7:30–9pm April 13–June 8 (No class April 20)

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Russian: Beginners & Beyond American Sign Language Food & Drink Elena Ceban, Instructor for Beginners

You don’t need to travel to Moscow to learn Colleen McGilpin, Instructor Some classes in this category are outdoors Russian. Master the fundamentals and start Speak with your hands! If you like learn- in-person; masks and social distancing are required. reading, writing, and speaking the primary ing languages, you’ll love American Sign language of Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine, plus Language (ASL). ASL is a common language New widely spoken in Latvia and Estonia. You’ll among deaf people. It’s different from any learn the Russian alphabet (it’s not as hard as other language you may have been exposed Batch Cooking for the Freezer it may seem), pronunciation, and the basics of to: you use your hands, combined with Robin Kalis, Instructor conversation. We’ll also review grammar and facial expressions and body postures, to Are you tired of cooking every day? verb tenses, and discuss aspects of Russian communicate. Join us for an introduction to Constantly thinking (or forgetting to think) history, culture, politics, and religion. its concepts and learn basic vocabulary and about what to make for dinner? Join us to The required text is Russian at a Glance: Barron’s grammar. This is a full immersion class so learn to batch-cook food to freeze, letting you Phrase Book and Dictionary for Travelers, by there will be no speaking with our voices. All pull out whatever you need for a quick meal. Thomas R. Beyer, Jr. communication will be done by signing. If In this class we will prepare a white chicken L198-P21 $135 you’re fascinated by ASL, or just want to learn chili with rice. This reliable dish is always a 7 Tuesdays @ Online 7:30–8:30pm to sign, this is the class for you. hit and easy to make. With an added fresh April 27–June 8 Required text is Barron’s American Sign Language salad, you’ll have a ready-made, satisfying, Second Edition. All in-class communication will be and healthy meals. The instructor will also go done by signing or typing into the chat. over general principles of batch-cooking and Beginner Hebrew L592-P21 $115 storage so you can try this with your favorite Beth Rosenblatt, Instructor 6 Tuesdays @ Online 7:30–8:30pm recipes. Get ready to spend less time in the Would you like to have a Bar/Bat Mitzvah, April 27–June 1 kitchen and more time enjoying your family speak conversational Hebrew, or perhaps and friends. just learn a new language? Join us online and Ingredients list will be emailed. discover Hebrew. We’ll start with reviewing American Sign Language: Continuing F293-P21 $55 the alphabet, depending on how much you Monday April 12 @ Online 6:30–8:30pm already know. From there, you will work on Colleen McGilpin, Instructor reading, understanding, and speaking. Our Build on your basic knowledge of American New instructor’s knowledge, sense of humor, and Sign Language (ASL). You’ll learn additional passion for the language will help you navi- vocabulary, grammar, classifiers, and in- Mojitos, Margaritas, Martinis, gate Hebrew quickly and fluently. formation about Deaf culture in a relaxed & More The book for this class, Learn Hebrew Today Alef environment. We’ll work in small and large Robin Kalis, Instructor - Bet for Adults by Yedwab, is available for order groups in class to facilitate language learning. Settle in for happy hour and discover the online at Amazon.com. Have the book handy for Prerequisite: Our American Sign Language for secret to making great mixed drinks and easy the first class. Beginners class or comparable experience. appetizers. During our first meeting, we’ll mix L982-P21 $139 All in-class communication will be done by signing martinis and make a brie and beef bruschetta. 6 Thursdays @ Online 6–7:15pm or typing into the chat. The following week, we’ll make margaritas April 29–June 3 L498-P21 $115 for Cinco De Mayo along with queso fundido

6 Mondays @ Online 6:30–7:30pm (a warm, gooey, and savory chip and cheese April 26–May 31 dip). For our final class, we will whip up mud- dled mojitos and a surprise appetizer. With the help of our mixologist, you’ll master the art of cocktail making from the comfort of home and learn to creatively do cocktail hour as you’ve never done it before! Ingredients list will be emailed. This class is for students 21+. F671-P21 $95 3 Wednesdays @ Online 6–7:30pm April 28–May 12

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Adults Springtime Using a Map Arboretum Walking Tour p. 27 Bird Walk and Compass: Charcoal Grilling 101 p. 13 Enjoy a morning walk Forest Orienteering Dumpling Crawl p. 13 with our birding expert. Navigate trails and Garden Coach p. 28 Page 17 wooded terrain using a Greek & Armenian Food Tour p. 13 map and compass. Landscaping & Planting Your Yard p. 27 Page 16 Late Spring Gardening p. 28 Name That Tree p. 28 Outdoor Photography p. 7 Sketching Life Outdoors p. 3 Charcoal Somerville Brew Tour p. 13 Grilling 101 Springtime Bird Walk p. 17 Discover the secret to Tennis: Beginner/Beyond Beginner p. 17 better-tasting barbecue. Urban Foraging: Finding Sketching Life Edible Wild Plants p. 16 Page 13 Outdoors Using a Map and Compass: Draw on location and Forest Orienteering p. 16 capture what you see! Vegetable Gardening p. 28 Page 3 Woodcock Walk: Birding in the Early Spring p. 16 Kids Amazing Race p. 34 Outdoor Art Archery: LIVE p. 34 Kids: create cool Basketball Clinic p. 34 scluptures with objects Dodgeball p. 34 Flag Football p. 35 you find outdoors. Name That Tree p. 33 Page 33 Amazing Race Nature Explorers p. 33 Outdoor Adventure 2 p. 33 Kids: get fit with fun Outdoor Art p. 33 running drills and Soccer p. 35 team games. Sports & Games p. 35 Page 34

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New New New Tex-Mex Favorites Somerville Brew Tour Vietnamese Cooking 101 Shailini Sisodia, Instructor Beth Kaiserman, Instructor Roberta Hing, Instructor Mexican food with Texan influences, known Kick off spring the right way—with a beer Vietnamese food is popular around the world as Tex-Mex, is healthy, vibrant and incredibly tour! Somerville’s small breweries pivoted in for its bright, clean flavors. In this class, you’ll delicious, so come learn how to make some innovative ways during the pandemic — with learn about common Vietnamese ingredients restaurant style favorites in this fun, hands offerings ranging from branded masks to and make a complete meal that showcases on class! We will begin with cheesy, baked online yoga—still, they remain passionate the cuisine’s distinctive flavors. We will begin jalapeño/sweet pepper poppers and then about their craft. Join us for some delicious by making fresh summer rolls, with an ad- craft delectable chicken quesadillas, all from pints of creative craft brews inside FAB, a new dictive dipping sauce. Then, we’ll dive into a scratch, including the tortillas. Next, we’ll brewery and art gallery, and outside Aeronaut traditional Vietnamese favorite main course whip up homemade roasted tomato salsa to Brewing Co. and Remnant Brewing. You’ll of delicious lemongrass chicken and steamed accompany the quesadillas and finally, we’ll enjoy refreshing cold ones while hearing jasmine rice. For a sweetly satisfying dessert, mix a corn, bean and avocado salad with a about how and why they make beer and their we’ll finish with homemade almond cookies zesty homemade dressing. Bursting with color transformative visions for the future. —an after-dinner treat popular in Vietnam and flavor, these dishes are like a fiesta in your Meeting location will be emailed to registered and throughout Asia. Soft and chewy, these mouth—olé! students. Rain date: Thursday, April 15, same time. cookies make the perfect ending to a delight- Ingredients list and recipes will be emailed. Walking distance: approximately one mile; walk is ful and flavor-packed meal. mostly flat. You must be 21+ to register. Have your Ingredients list will be emailed. F983-P21 $55 ID handy for class. Tuesday May 11 @ Online 6–7:30pm F813-P21 $55 F316-P21 $75 Thursday May 20 @ Online 5:30–7:30pm Wednesday April 14 @ Outdoors (Somerville) New 4:30–7pm ime yt New a Charcoal Grilling 101 D Tyler Gavitt, Instructor New Greek & Armenian Food Tour Fire-up the grill! Gas grilling is quick and Dumpling Crawl convenient, but most “foodies” agree that Beth Kaiserman, Instructor Beth Kaiserman, Instructor grilling over charcoal is the way to go for Get to know Watertown and Belmont’s vi- better-tasting BBQ. Join us to learn the ins Dumplings are a culinary delight found in brant Mediterranean food scene! Home to and outs of charcoal grilling and take your cuisines worldwide, and Chinese versions are an active Greek community, Watertown also barbecuing skills to the next level. On the perhaps the best known and loved. Dive into houses one of the country’s largest Armenian menu: marinated grilled chicken, steamed Cambridge’s dumpling scene and support enclaves. We’ll enjoy delectable samples from corn on the cob, and open-flame asparagus. local restaurants on this gently-paced some of the area’s best-known Greek and In our first meeting, you’ll learn how to clean, walking tour. We’ll start at Dumpling Armenian shops, including Eastern Lamejun prepare, and marinate the chicken overnight Daughter, founded by Nadia Liu Spellman, Bakers, Sevan Bakery, and Sophia’s Greek and parboil vegetables. For the second class, whose parents owned Boston’s legendary Pantry (famous for its delicious Greek yo- we’ll meet in person at a local park where restaurant Sally Ling’s. Then, we’ll visit gurt). As we visit each culinary landmark, our chef instructor will demonstrate how to dumpling staples Dumpling House and Mary you’ll enjoy tasty treats while the business prepare coals, clean a grill, and season grates. Chung. On the way, we’ll explore each restau- owners discuss managing during the pan- We’ll cook the chicken and vegetables, apply- rant’s unique story, enjoy delicious samples, demic, what they learned, and what their fu- ing FDA standards, and learn how to slice and and discover the secret behind what makes ture looks like. You’ll have an opportunity to present the meal. To conclude, we’ll demon- a perfect dumpling. Steamed or fried? Pick purchase dishes to carry home, so bring your strate how to extinguish and dispose of coals your favorite! wallet and support these small businesses. Meeting location will be emailed to registered safely. Let’s go grill! Meeting location will be emailed to registered students. Rain date: Sunday, June 6, same time. This is a two-session class. The first class will be students. Walking distance: approximately one mile on Zoom and the second class will meet outdoors. F306-P21 $65 at a gentle pace; the walk is mostly flat. Vegetarian, Recipes and location will be emailed. Saturday June 5 @ Outdoors (Boston) 3–4:30pm vegan, and gluten-free options are available. Rain F517-P21 $49 date: Sunday, May 16, same time. We will be going inside the shops and will follow safety guidelines. Wednesday May 19 @ Online & Thursday May 20 Outdoors (Newton) 5:30–6:30pm F842-P21 $59 Saturday May 15 @ Outdoors (Watertown) 2–3:30pm

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New New Introduction to Sign up now... Rustic Fruit Pie the Indian Spice Box for the class you want to take. We Leslie Fishman, Instructor Shruti Mehta, Instructor must decide whether or not a class What could be better than fresh fruit baked Cooking Indian food can be both exciting and is running a week or more before its in a buttery, flaky crust? Fruit pies, crostatas, intimidating at the same time. The vast array start date, and your registration can galettes, and tarts, are beloved around the world for a reason. Together we will prepare of exotic herbs and spices, can make even a make the difference. simple dish look daunting. This class solves the fresh, sweet, and juicy tarts from summer mystery behind the cuisine. You’ll learn about Some classes fill quickly, so register fruits like peaches, apricots, blueberries, and commonly used spices, including cumin, cori- early to avoid disappointment. plums. Then, we’ll apply the techniques we’ve ander, turmeric, fenugreek, and garam masala. learned to make tasty desserts throughout the The spices work together to create a dish that summer using the season’s freshest fruits. Get can be sweet, sour, hot, and spicy all at once. ready to satisfy your sweet-tooth cravings and We will prepare a simple Indian dinner that savor some fresh-baked goodness! delights your palate. Recipes may include Ghee New Ingredients list and recipes will be emailed. Bhat rice (a buttery rice flavored with whole Fresh Italian Cooking F904-P21 $45 spices like cinnamon bark, cloves, cardamom Shailini Sisodia, Instructor Thursday May 27 @ Online 6:30–8pm pods and many more), Rajasthani Aloo (po- tatoes cooked in an aromatic, heavily spiced Love Italian food? You’re not alone—it’s one gravy), and Palak Paneer (aka Saag Paneer), of our country’s most popular ethnic cui- a popular curry with homemade cheese and sines. Our menu features recipes from several spinach cooked in a creamy sauce of onions, different regions of Italy. We’ll start with a spices, and, sour cream. Tuscan style soup. Zuppa di Fagioli e Scarola (escarole with beans and barley). Next on the Ingredients list will be emailed. menu: classic tomato bruschetta and pan-sau- F762-P21 $55 téed asparagus. For our main course—or pri- Thursday May 13 @ Online 5:30–7:30pm mo—we’ll prepare a hearty Bolognese sauce over a mound of cheesy, homemade polenta. An Evening of Indian Delight Let’s finish our meal on a sweet note with Biscotti alle Mandorle (low-fat, lemon-scent- Shruti Mehta, Instructor New ed almond cookies). Treat yourself to a bit Join us for a night of cooking and culture as of la dolce vita and settle in for some home- Desserts Around the Globe we prepare an authentic Indian vegetarian cooked Italian. Elena Ceban, Instructor dinner. We’ll sauté, stir, and fry a variety of Ingredients list will be emailed. Travel the world without leaving home with vegetables and lentils, aromatic spices, and these delicious desserts from across the globe! grains to craft a scrumptiously satisfying F678-P21 $55 We will bake tiramisu, baklava, apfelstrudel, dinner. Come prepared for hands-on partic- Thursday May 6 @ Online 5:30–7:30pm alfajores, and more. Which will be your ipation and be transported to another food favorite? These international desserts are sure culture. Possible dishes may include Vegetable to delight your taste buds and impress your Tikka Masala (a vegetarian take on the friends and family. Join us for this global popular chicken tikka masala), Masoor Dal culinary adventure from the comfort of (red lentils cooked with onion, garlic ginger, your kitchen. chilies, and spices) and Yogurt Rice (a South Indian specialty). Ingredients list will be emailed. Ingredients list will be emailed. F581-P21 $119 F108-P21 $55 6 Tuesdays @ Online 6–7pm Tuesday April 27 @ Online 5:30–7:30pm May 4–June 8

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New Recreation New Creative Cupcakes Let’s Talk About Music Sharon Siriwardena, Instructor Many classes in this category are outdoors in- John Clark, Instructor Design a sweet treat! Apply your artistic talent person; masks and social distancing are required. If you’re passionate about music and en- to cake and cupcake decorating. To start, we’ll joy stimulating, in-depth discussion about make delicious cupcakes from scratch, whip Get Hooked on Mah-Jongg popular songs, this class is for you. It’s like up tasty buttercream frosting, and decorate Beth Rosenblatt, Instructor a book club for music lovers! We’ll listen to our cupcakes using basic piping skills. Then, There’s a reason your grandmother loved well-known tracks from the 1950s, ‘60s, and using ready-made fondant, our star sugar this game, and you will too. Mah-Jongg is a ‘70s (including music from the Beatles, Stevie artist instructor will share fondant modeling strategic tile-based game that uses “suits” like Wonder, Chuck Berry, Joni Mitchell, and techniques for more advanced designs to help rummy. It’s complicated and addictive, so more), then study them in detail. We’ll discuss you take your cupcakes to the next level. Join learn the rules, play once, and you’ll want to their meaning, explore what they mean to you us to create confectionery masterpieces that play again and again. Join us to learn its basic personally, and consider their relationship to will impress your friends and family and liven moves and the strategies you need to win; the historical period. You’ll leave class with up any special occasion. each session will include instruction. a deeper understanding of and appreciation for some of our culture’s most important and See our website for the materials you’ll need for this Have a 2020 Mah-Jongg card for class. class. Recipes will be emailed. Vegan recipes are You can order your card from nmjl.org or best-loved songs. available by request, contact our instructor at mahjonggmaven.com. Z787-P21 $125 [email protected]. Z115-P21 $99 6 Thursdays @ Online 7–8:30pm F492-P21 $49 4 Mondays @ Online 6:30–8pm April 29–June 3 2 Mondays @ Online 4–5pm May 3–24 May 3 & 10 ime yt a Chess Strategy D Bridge for Beginners Ross Eldridge, Instructor New Kimberly Gilman & Nancy Olt, Instructors You already know the basics of chess, how to Irish Whiskey Tasting Engage your brain — learn and play bridge set up the chess pieces, and how the pieces Robert Lublin, Instructor online! Bridge is an exciting card game of move. Are you ready to go to the next level? Did you know that Ireland produces some of logic and detective work, and it is a great way We will examine opening principles and the finest whiskey in the world? Join us for to be social. Through our online bridge class- simple endgames, and learn about nota- a fun, relaxing introduction to Irish whis- room, you will learn by playing, not lecture, tions for reading (and writing) games. We’ll key and see why Ireland’s finest whiskeys getting all the basics, including how to bid, review illustrative games and delve into have been said to go toe-to-toe with the best play, and defend in modern bridge. You’ll play tactics and strategy. Novice players: you are Scotch. We’ll compare some of the mainstays, this absorbing game with a partner against welcome as long as you have a basic under- including Jameson, Bushmills, Powers, and another pair, so bring a friend (or foursome!) standing of chess. Tullamore Dew. Then we’ll refine our palates if you can. Singles are welcome and will be The instructor recommends you create an account by sampling some of the high-end varieties paired up in class. Learn bridge, and you’ll on chess.com (it’s free to play) before the first class. that distinguish the Emerald Isle, such as enjoy many years of entertainment, mental R307-P21 $155; $280/pair Redbreast, Green Spot, and more. If you challenge, and friendship. 6 Wednesdays @ Online 7–9pm like Scotch but haven’t given Irish whiskey a This is a beginner class, and it’s also open to players April 28–June 2 proper try, prepare to be amazed! A selection who would like a refresher. Required text is Bridge of whiskey samples will be available for safe Basics 1. New pickup in Newton. We will taste and discuss Z724-P21-1 $185 them together over Zoom. 8 Wednesdays @ Online 1–2:45pm Monday Night at the Movies: This class is for students 21+. Tuition includes April 14–June 2 Obscure Mysteries & Thrillers the cost of the beverages. Pickup directions will be Join us at the virtual cinema to explore un- emailed one week before the class start date. Z724-P21-2 $185 der the radar cinematic mysteries with an 8 Tuesdays @ Online 7–8:45pm F992-P21-1 $75 award-winning local filmmaker. For details, April 13–June 1 Tuesday May 18 @ Online 7:30–9pm see page 23. F992-P21-2 $75 Wednesday June 9 @ Online 7:30–9pm

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time ime y yt a a New D New D Birdsongs In Your Backyard Using a Map Urban Foraging: Finding Michele Grzenda, Instructor and Compass: Forest Edible Wild Plants Hear what the birds are saying to you. Birdsong identification is a lot like learning a Orienteering David Crafts, Instructor foreign language; join us to learn the language Navigation Games staff, Instructors Join us for a walking tour in a local park to spoken by our feathered friends. We’ll start Get outside and become more skillful at nav- discover edible plants that we walk by every with a few basic bird songs as a reference, igating trails and day. There are over 50 tasty plants that can then add to your repertoire with repetition wooded terrain. add significantly to our communities’ culi- and practice. You’ll learn the types of sound You’ll learn to nary variety and health if picked from the birds make and why they make them, and read features on right spots at the right time. Our guide, an explore common bird songs heard here in a map, decipher expert forager and author of Urban Foraging, Massachusetts. In each class, we’ll focus on shapes and lines, will discuss the different plant species grow- approximately 10-15 different birds; listen to understand sym- ing in the park while highlighting which wild each bird song, practice mnemonics and oth- bols and colors, plants would make a healthy addition to our er techniques you can use to remember them, and see land in a daily diets. Given the right conditions, then put several different bird songs together new way. You’ll participants may also find some edible for comparison. Time spent outdoors will solve forest-nav- mushrooms along the way. Keys to identify- become even more enjoyable with your new igation puzzles ing each species will be provided, along with understanding and appreciation of birdsong. information on edible portions, seasons of put in place by your teachers, and do a set of Have handy a notebook, pen, and a bird book if progressively more challenging activities to availability, and preparation methods. Get you have one. develop your map-reading abilities. By the outdoors and enjoy safe and environmentally end of class, you’ll be ready to use a map and responsible foraging. R283-P21 $65 2 Thursdays @ Online 7–9pm compass on an orienteering course to find R129-P21 $55 May 6 & 13 checkpoints quickly. Orienteering/map-read- Saturday April 24 @ Outdoors (Newton) 11am–12:30pm ing beginners welcome! Rain date: Sunday April 25 Program runs rain or shine; please dress for the Birdsongs Beyond weather, including sturdy shoes. If needed, the Your Backyard makeup date is Saturday May 8. Woodcock Walk: Michele Grzenda, Instructor R127-P21 $59 Birding in the Early Spring Can’t get enough bird song? Our instructor Michele Grzenda, Instructor Saturday May 1 @ Outdoors (Newton) 10am–12pm will discuss birds commonly found a little Enter the realm of the incredible American further afield, outside our own backyards. New woodcock. Learn about its unique mating At the first class, you’ll get familiar with 15 dance and habitat requirements as we enjoy species common to our forests. You’ll learn to Get to Know Your a beautiful spring sunset walk in nearby (Feathered) Neighbors differentiate between three types of thrushes Wayland. Guided by our bird expert, we’ll and find out which owl hoots “who’s awake, Michele Grzenda, Instructor listen and look for the woodcock’s flight with me too!” We’ll also discuss warblers, vireos Backyard birding has become a popular hob- helpful hints from recordings, photographs, and other species. At the second class, you’ll by during COVID-19, and it’s easy to see why. and a reading from Sand County Almanac. learn more about 15 species common in our It’s a fun and convenient activity you can do We’ll hike at a gentle pace about a mile from wetlands and field habitats, including spar- right in your backyard! Here’s your chance to the parking lot to the woodcock display area, rows and blackbirds. Ever wonder who’s war- learn more about the amazing creatures that taking note of the many plant and animal bling behind the cattails? Come to this class live all around us and appreciate how they species we encounter along the way. to find out! Bring a pair of binoculars, bug spray, and a field enrich the natural world. Our local naturalist Recommended for those with some experience, or guide, if you have one. We’ll go in light rain, so will share beginner bird watching tips and for those who have taken our Birdsongs in Your wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. If the tricks, birding resources, and what you can do Backyard class. walk is cancelled, you’ll hear by email by 10am. to help your feathered friends in your back- Directions emailed to registered students. R298-P21 $65 yard and beyond. R302-P21 $45 2 Thursdays @ Online 7–9pm R128-P21 $25 Wednesday April 28 @ Outdoors (Wayland) 6:30–8pm May 27 & June 3 Thursday April 15 @ Online 7–8pm Makeup date will be Thursday April 29.

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ime yt a Springtime Bird Walk D Dance & Fitness Tennis: Beginner Michele Grzenda, Instructor John K. Reale, Instructor

Get outdoors and identify the Please check with your physician if you have any Learning to play tennis is a lot easier than birds singing in your backyard. Meet 25 spe- concerns before starting a program of physical you think. This class is designed especially for cies commonly found in our neighborhoods, activity. You’ll be asked to sign a liability waiver beginners who’ve never taken lessons before. wetlands, and forests, and learn various field before you participate in our classes. You’ll learn tennis grips; proper form; and identification techniques by sight and sound. stroke techniques for forehand, back-hand, While we can never guarantee that you’ll see a Belly Dancing for Beginners volley, and serve. We’ll work on court posi- particular species, you’ll enjoy getting outside tioning, rules, scoring, and “netiquette.” Christine (“Shadia”) Mirson-Tohme, Instructor and exploring the Newton area; we always Bring a racket and nine tennis balls (three cans). meet up at a spot with plenty of parking. Shake, strut, and shimmy to the captivating Masks and social distancing are required. music of the Middle East. This beautiful Bring a pair of binoculars, bug spray, and a field dance form known as raqs sharqi (Eastern D116-P21 $175 guide if you have one. We’ll go in light rain, so wear 8 Tuesdays @ Newton North 6:30–7:30pm sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. If the walk is Dance) in the Middle East is great for improv- cancelled, you’ll hear by email by 5am. Directions ing your posture and flexibility, and perhaps April 6–June 1 (No class April 20) emailed to registered students. stretching you as a dancer too. We’ll work R297-P21-AM $45 on basic posture, Middle Eastern rhythms, Tennis: Beyond Beginner arm and leg movements including hip circles, Monday May 17 @ Outdoors (Newton) 7–9am John K. Reale, Instructor figure eights, shimmies, undulations, and the Makeup date will be Tuesday May 18. art of dancing with a veil. All levels welcome; Hone your skills and work on your technique all ages and body types are encouraged to join so you are ready to begin match play. Improve The Cold War the fun. your forehand, backhand, volley, and serve by practicing these strokes in game situations Andrew Chatfield, Instructor Wear a fitted top and leggings or loose pants in which you can move comfortably. Bare feet or ballet with your fellow tennis players. Get an in- Explore the fraught history slippers are best for this class. troduction to singles and doubles strategies. between the United States Although advanced players are welcome, this D121-P21 $129 and the Soviet Union. We’ll examine the in- class is geared towards advanced beginner/ tense ideological and geopolitical competition 8 Thursdays @ Online 7:30–8:30pm intermediate tennis players. April 15–June 10 (No class April 22) and its many consequences for world order Bring a racket and nine tennis balls (three cans). and international relations. We’ll begin with Masks and social distancing are required. the origins of the Cold War and examine how New D117-P21 $175 it played out in the United States, Europe, East Workout at Home: Boxing 8 Tuesdays @ Newton North 7:30–8:30pm Asia, and the developing world in the 1940s April 6–June 1 (No class April 20) and ‘50s. We’ll look at major catalysts like the Nonantum Boxing Club staff, Instructors Cuban Missile Crisis, the Vietnam War, and Get in the best shape of your life by following the geographic shift of battlegrounds from a boxer’s exercise regimen—a unique combi- Europe to the developing world. We’ll also ex- nation of strength training and agility drills. amine the non-aligned movement and how it This workout is suitable not just for boxers, applied to the divided world order. We’ll con- but for anyone wanting to get into tip-top shape. Whether you’re hoping to learn the clude by studying Ronald Reagan’s presidency Here’s an Idea: and the many lasting legacies of the Cold War basics of boxing, or improve your fitness, this still evident today. is the way to start. While nothing compares to Arrange a Class This class is also offered as part of our Lifetime being in the ring, you’ll get a great workout at for Your Group! home and an introduction to the sport. Learning program for adults 55+. Sign up for See a class that you’d love to take Lifetime Learning and enjoy this class and more for Have a water bottle and towel ready for the first with family or friends? Let us one low price. See page 31 for details. class. Light hand weights and hand wraps are arrange a class just for your group. optional. We’ll spend the first 5-10 minutes of class T106-P21-LTL $125 It’s a great way to socialize yet going over hand wrapping, then start the workout! 6 Wednesdays April 28- June 2 @ Online stay safe during COVID. Email 10:30–12pm D122-P21 $139 [email protected] 8 Mondays @ Online 6:30–7:30pm to make arrangements. April 12–June 14 (No class April 19 & May 31)

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Stretch & Tone Zumba! Jesse Ohrenberger, Instructor Janelle Conway & Param Roychoudhury, Instructors Build a stronger core, increase overall muscle Enjoy the pulsating rhythms of Latin- tone, and improve posture, stability and align- inspired music as you pump your legs, swing ment with a mixture of low impact floor and your hips, clap your hands—and achieve a standing exercises that target the thighs, seat, uniquely blended balance of cardiovascular back, abdominals, and arms. And that’s just and muscle-toning benefits in the process. the first part of each class! The second half of Alternating between fast and slow rhythms, class you’ll work on a full body stretch to in- Zumba combines the basic principles of crease flexibility and decrease muscle tension aerobics with interval and resistance training leaving you feeling relaxed and refreshed. to maximize caloric output, cardiovascular Have a yoga mat and water bottle handy. You are benefits, and total body toning. Best of all, Total Body Fitness welcome to use light hand weights if you want a you can enjoy the experience even if you Rosella Carrelli, Instructor more intense workout (cans of soup or water bottles don’t know how to dance. Get fit. Have Raise your metabolism, burn away fat, and work well). fun. Zumba! build a lean body. This well-balanced, pro- D120-P21 $115 Make sure you have adequate space to dance, gressive exercise program incorporates the 7 Tuesdays @ Online 6:45–7:45pm a strong WiFi connection, a water bottle, and perfect combination of low- and medium-im- April 27–June 8 (No class April 20) comfortable sneakers. pact aerobic toning and resistance training. D242-P21-Mon $129 (Conway) You’ll start with a 15-minute low-impact ime yt warm up, then work your upper and lower a 8 Mondays @ Online 7:10–8:10pm Power 8: Strength & D April 12–June 14 (No class April 19 & May 31) body, and finish with a final relaxing stretch. Flexibility Exercises This coed class welcomes beginners and inter- D242-P21-Tues $129 (Roychoudhury) John Deming, Instructor mediate students alike. 8 Tuesdays @ Online 5:30–6:30pm Learn these eight sequential exercises Have handy an exercise or yoga mat, a water bot- April 13–June 8 (No class April 20) and improve your posture, core strength, tle, a hand towel, and a pair of 1-5 pound hand flexibility, and jogging/walking stamina. This ime weights. Wear athletic shoes. yt a regimen covers every major muscle group, New D D101-P21-M $159 and is designed to be done in only eight to 16 Zumba GOLD! 8 Mondays @ Online 6:30–7:45pm minutes. In this class we’ll practice the moves, Param Roychoudhury, Instructor April 12–June 14 (No class April 19 & May 31) make any necessary accommodations so D101-P21-W $159 they’re just right for you, and answer all your For active older adults who are looking for individual questions. a modified Zumba class that recreates the 8 Wednesdays @ Online 6:30–7:45pm Have a mat handy as the first set of exercises are original moves you love at a lower intensity. April 14–June 9 (No class April 21) performed on your back. Wear comfortable clothes; You’ll learn to easy-to-follow Zumba cho- D101-P21-MW $225/Attend Mon & Weds reography that focuses on balance, range of you can work out in socks or bare feet. D101-P21-Extra $18/additional class for those motion, and coordination. We’ll focus on all D282-P21 $65 elements of fitness: cardiovascular, muscular already signed up for Mon or Weds class 3 Fridays @ Online 10–11am conditioning, and flexibility! Come ready to May 7–21 sweat, and prepare to leave empowered and feeling strong. D276-P21 $129 8 Saturdays @ Online 2–3pm May 1–June 26 (No class May 29)

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Mind, Body, & Soul Beginners Tarot Introduction to Astrology Laura Campagna, Instructor Laura Campagna, Instructor Law of Attraction Want some guidance on your spiritual jour- Study your stars. If you love astrology and ney through life? Unlock the map of your want to learn to read your own chart, or have Malabika Shaw, Instructor soul’s voyage with Tarot. The images on Tarot never studied astrology and want clues to Harness your unconscious to attract the pos- cards are keys; together, we will demystify interpret your chart, join us and get the tools itive and keep away the negative as you move these symbols and learn to divine your most you need to become your own astrologer. through life. The Law of Attraction governs beautiful future. Our instructor will provide We’ll explore the traditional seven planets; an- our creative universe and responds to our enthusiastic support as you work to deepen cient whole-sign house system; and classical emotional vibrations to attract what we most your connection with the cards and strength- aspects such as the sextile, square, trine, and desire or fear. In this class, you’ll learn T-tool en your intuitive sense of knowing. This opposition. You’ll discover the magic of the analysis, a method for deriving clarity from online workshop is for beginners who are stars, gain insight into their own life path, and confusion so that you can identify subcon- brand-new to Tarot; seasoned students who learn how to make the most of their divine scious blocks to achieving your objectives. want to gain confidence reading the cards are cosmic blueprint. You’ll also learn to align your body’s vibra- also welcome. Have handy a journal and a copy of Astrology For tions using simple acupressure and yogic Materials: Tarot deck and journal Yourself by Demetra George to class. techniques. We’ll engage in focused medita- P667-P21 $125 P466-P21 $125 tions and tapping protocols to help you create 4 Thursdays @ Online 7–8:30pm powerful attraction fields to reach your goals. 4 Wednesdays @ Online 7–8:30pm You’ll leave class with step-by-step guidelines April 14–May 12 (No class April 21) April 29–May 20 to help you incorporate the Law of Attraction into your daily life. Tarot: Beyond Beginners New P569-P21 $59 Laura Campagna, Instructor Advancing with Astrology 2 Thursdays @ Online 7–8:30pm Connect more deeply with Tarot and your Laura Campagna, Instructor May 27 & June 3 own intuitive sense of knowing. We will ex- Are you ready delve the mysteries of plore each card of the Major Arcana in depth, your horoscope? Astrology is an oracular Finding Love and gain confidence reading to interpret the practice in which the birth chart speaks. Through Online Dating cards and read for others. You will become You’ll learn to delineate a chart, divine your fluent in several spreads and experiment with story, and construct your narrative for self- Susan Trotter, Instructor creating your own. By the end of class, you’ll empowerment. You’ll also explore transits, Intimidated by online dating? Love can be have a strong connection to your personal aspect patterns, and synodic cycles. The found online if you know the tricks to making style and be able to tell the story of your life movement and positions of celestial bodies the various websites/platforms work for you. using the Tarot. can profoundly impact your love life, career, This dynamic class will teach you how to have Some familiarity with the Tarot is recommended. friendships, and more. If you have a basic more fun and experience greater success with Materials: Tarot deck and journal. understanding of planets, signs, and aspects online dating and relationships. You’ll learn to P765-P21 $125 and are looking to take your astrology studies create a fabulous online profile, sift through 4 Wednesdays @ Online 7–8:30pm a step further, join us to gain additional others’ profiles, write enticing messages that insight on how astrological events can May 26–June 16 get the responses you want from the people forecast and impact your life. Materials: you want, and prepare for a successful first Aspects in Astrology by Sue Tompkins date and beyond. This class will leave you P668-P21 $125 feeling optimistic, confident, and open to possibilities in your search for love. 4 Thursdays @ Online 7–8:30pm May 27–June 17 P890-P21 $45 Thursday May 20 @ Online 7–9pm

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Alexander Technique: Improve New Posture & Relieve Pain Boost Your Immunity Jill Geiger, Instructor Anjana Bhargava, Instructor Interested in improving your posture, moving Want a healthy lifestyle? Diet is key! Learn with ease, and relieving stiffness, pain, and about foods that can heal your body, increase tension? Poor posture, stress, and neck/back/ immunity, and improve your overall health. shoulder pains are often caused by unrec- We’ll practice incorporating foods revered ognized habits of tension. By teaching you by Ayurveda for their health and immunity how to recognize and unlearn these common boosting powers. By starting the day with habits, the Alexander Technique provides Ayurvedic teas, you’ll even see how you can the means to restore your innate good pos- strengthen and cleanse your respiratory ture, balance and poise. For over 120 years, Ayurvedic Herbal Benefits system. Let’s turn a new page in wellness performers, athletes, and individuals of all by following Ayurvedic principles and stay Anjana Bhargava, Instructor ages have used this method to reduce tension healthy in a natural way. Medicinal plants have healed our bodies and and stress and experience lasting relief from soothed our souls since time immemorial. chronic pain. You’ll be introduced to the P888-P21 $39 According to Ayurveda, natural substanc- technique, including its history, principles, Wednesday April 14 @ Online 6–7:30pm es have therapeutic value, and plants are and application to everyday activities. Tuition the greatest source of energy in this world. includes one private lesson outside of class. Heal the Inner Critics Ayurvedic herb recipes utilize all parts of a Y103-P21 $45 Judith Swack, Instructor plant: from roots to stem, leaf, flower, and 2 Wednesdays @ Online 7:30–8:30pm Nobody likes to make mistakes, but many fruit. Want to cure your ailments and boost April 28 & May 5 people have difficulty forgiving themselves your general health the natural way? Join us when they do. It can sometimes be hard not to explore about common herbs and herbal to be hypercritical with yourself and others. formulations, and see for yourself how your Your Ultimate health can blossom. Weight Loss Solution We all know people who compulsively mag- nify and criticize real and imagined flaws. P736-P21 $45 Judith Swack, Instructor Being hypercritical is counterproductive, and Tuesday April 27 @ Online 6–8pm Get back to your pre-COVID-19 weight! If makes an upsetting situation that much more you’re overeating from stress and boredom, painful. Our instructor will lead you through Pranayama: we’ve got you covered. Experience a unique exercises that will instantly quiet your inner way to redirect your attention and lose weight critic. Join us to take a major step toward The Power of Breathing without cravings and without needing to self-acceptance, compassion, and inner peace. Anjana Bhargava, Instructor exercise your willpower. Learn Healing from P721-P21 $65 Experience pranayama, the art and science of the Body Level Up, a holistic psychotherapy 2 Wednesdays June 2 & 9 @ Online 7–9pm yogic breathing. We’ll focus on our breathing system that combines diet and exercise and techniques as we practice yoga poses, devel- reveals the patterns that sabotage weight loss. oping the body as pranayama develops the You’ll discover the pattern that causes the Understanding Your Dreams mind. It is believed that this practice cleanses rebound (yo-yo) phenomenon, and how to Tracy Marks, Instructor 72,000 nadis, or channels, in the body, and reverse this. And you’ll learn the Natural Bio- The meaning of your dreams resides not in a that it helps purify the blood and respiratory Destressing technique to clear cravings and dream interpretation dictionary but in your systems. Pranayama’s health benefits include phobias regarding weight and other issues. own personal associations. In this course, reduced anxiety, lowered/stabilized blood Join us to lose pounds, feel good, and fit into you’ll receive guidance to help you recall your pressure, increased energy, muscle relaxation, your clothes again. dreams. You’ll learn and practice techniques improved concentration, and more. It’s great P481-P21 $65 from the Jungian and Senoi traditions, using for adults and beneficial for your kids too. 2 Wednesdays @ Online 7–9pm worksheets provided from the instructor’s Have a yoga mat handy. May 5 & 12 book, Your Secret Self. Fully experiencing and P751-P21 $59 decoding your dreams can help you awaken 3 Tuesdays @ Online 6–7pm your creativity, own your “shadow,” and act in May 11–25 greater harmony with your true self. Y120-P21 $105 3 Mondays @ Online 6:45–8:45pm April 12–May 3 (No class April 19)

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Stress Less & New Kripalu Yoga Learn to Meditate Meditation: Ancient Wisdom Ben Cohen, Instructor Richard Geller, Instructor for the Modern World Yoga is a wonderful way to nourish your body and calm your mind. In this class you’ll in- Reduce stress and improve your health Kadampa Meditation Boston staff, Instructors through meditation. Learn different tech- crease flexibility, strengthen muscles, improve Today we have more access to information niques and strategies for integrating med- balance, and experience deep relaxation. The than ever before, and we have made signifi- itation into your daily work and life. We’ll Kripalu method encourages you to honor your cant technological progress. But have these practice over 10 powerful meditation tech- limitations and adapt postures accordingly. advancements led to more peace and happi- niques including breath focus, body-scan This class is suitable for beginning and experi- ness or made human life more meaningful? relaxation, standing and walking meditation, enced students. In addition to a variety of yoga The Buddha’s 2,500-year-old teachings on Tai Chi and Qigong beginning practice, postures each week, you’ll learn yoga breathing kindness, wisdom, generosity, and patience sound and mantra meditation, visualization techniques, meditation, and stress reduction still offer highly relevant principles to live by practice, and mindfulness meditation. At the tools you can use in daily life. The yoga exer- that we can apply today. This three-part series end of this class, you’ll be able to practice cises are taught in stages, so that beginning will explore the profound Buddhist teachings meditation anytime and anywhere that stress students and those with limitations can prog- and give practical advice for evoking our in- occurs and immediately feel the benefits. ress only as far as their bodies will safely allow. ner wisdom, enabling us to bring more peace P469-P21 $65 Wear comfortable clothing; please have a yoga mat and harmony to the world. This class will and a folded blanket handy. A video of each class 4 Mondays @ Online 7–8pm include instruction, guided meditation, and will be made, and students will receive the video May 3–24 time for Q&A. link each week. The videos will remain available to Y149-P21 $65 students even after the series ends. ime yt New a 3 Thursdays @ Online 7–8pm Y104-P21 $169 D Meditations for May 6–20 8 Tuesdays @ Online 5–6:15pm ime yt Letting Go of Anxiety a April 13–June 8 (No class April 20) D ime yt Morning Yoga a Kadampa Meditation Boston staff, Instructors D Regular practice of mindfulness and medi- Barbara Perlo, Instructor Chair Yoga tation can help you manage your emotions, Relax and refresh to start your day. We’ll Barbara Perlo, Instructor gain confidence, and stay calm in these mod- start this gentle yoga class with stretching, Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that is ern turbulent times. In recent years we’ve breathing, and guided relaxation. You’ll learn practiced sitting in a chair or standing using witnessed remarkable material progress, but traditional yoga poses with modifications a chair for support. Our instructor will guide there has not been a corresponding increase to make them accessible to everyone. You’ll you with compassion, expertise, and humor in our happiness and inner peace. We suffer practice yogic breathing, gain flexibility and to introduce you to yoga which can help from worry, anxiety, and uncertainty about strength, and find new ways to be at ease in increase your strength, flexibility, focus, and the future. We’ll explore ways to combat these your body and mind. Our instructor will concentration, all while discovering your worries with mindfulness methods and ways provide individualized instruction for each inner calm and having fun. This class will use of thinking derived from Buddha’s teachings. student. All levels welcome. chairs to avoid the difficulty of getting down This practice will help us face life’s unpredict- Have a yoga mat handy. or up off the floor. If you have never tried a ability with fearless equanimity. Y101-P21 $169 yoga class, give this one a try! Y148-P21 $65 10 Wednesdays @ Online 9–10am Y181-P21-M $65 3 Wednesdays @ Online 12–1pm March 31–June 9 (No class April 21) 4 Mondays @ Online 9–10am April 28–May 12 March 29–April 19 (Class does meet on April 19) Y181-P21-Th $169 10 Thursdays @ Online 9–10am April 1–June 10 (No class April 22) Help make NCE classes affordable Y181-P21-M-LTL $110 for everyone 6 Mondays @ Online 9–10am Please consider giving to our scholarship fund. To April 26–June 7 (No class May 31) This section is also donate visit www.newtoncommunityed.org/donate offered as part of our Lifetime Learning program for or select the option to donate when registering for adults 55+. Sign up for Lifetime Learning and enjoy this a class. class and more for one low price. See page 31 for details.

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ime yt a New New Pediatric CPR & D First Aid for Awareness Through Movement: Tai Chi Chuan Grandparents Feldenkrais Method® Josh Reisz, Instructor AllenKingsley staff, Instructors Ruth Knill, Instructor Reap the benefits of Tai Chi, an exercise If you’re a grandparent caring for kids, you Discover more comfortable and efficient method that’s been part of Chinese culture for need to know how to respond in case of ways of moving and being. The Feldenkrais centuries. Tai Chi is a series of movements per- a first-aid emergency. Much has changed Method is a tranquil, mindful form of exer- formed slowly and mindfully. The mind/body since you may have used first aid with your cise designed to improve the quality of your focus has positive effects on health, balance, own children. You’ll learn to handle injuries movement. Each class starts with a sequence relaxation, and mental acuity. The posture and and manage illness for the first few min- of gentle movements alternating with periods stress-relieving benefits have been recognized utes until help arrives. We’ll cover first aid of rest. Resting between moves is as import- by those who engage in athletic activities such basics; medical, injury, and environmental ant as the movements themselves, as it brings as dance, skating, skiing, tennis, golf, and other emergencies; and pediatric CPR. You’ll you to a state of calm while promoting effort- sports. We’ll explore essential movements and learn about allergies and epipens too. If you less learning and assimilation of the practice. the mind-body connection in accordance with choose to be certified in Pediatric First Aid Our instructor will tailor the material in each the moving meditation principles of Tai Chi. and CPR, you’ll need to set up an in-person class to help you increase your range of mo- You’ll learn a variety of exercises, stretches, and skills check with the instructor at a later date tion and gain greater self-awareness. Safe and the beginning of the Cheng Man Ch’ing Tai and will be eligible to receive certification gentle, yet challenging in surprising and satis- Chi form. Practiced throughout the world, this from the American Safety & Health Institute. fying ways, the Feldenkrais method will help fundamental Tai Chi form is great for all ages. Open to grandparents of any age. you move more gracefully through life. Wear comfortable clothing and flat shoes with low/ Wear comfortable clothing and have a chair, a zero heel. Please have enough space where you can Y127-P21 $95 pillow, and a yoga mat (or blankets) handy. During stretch and turn. 2 Mondays @ Online 10–11:30am some classes you’ll lie on a soft mat on the floor; for Y150-P21 $109 May 3 & 10 others you’ll sit or stand. 6 Tuesdays @ Online 11:30am–12:30pm ime yt Y145-P21 $136 a April 27–June 1 First Aid for D 8 Wednesdays @ Online 6–7pm Active Seniors & April 14–June 9 (No class April 21) De-stress with Qigong Their Caregivers ime yt AllenKingsley staff, Instructors a Martha Oesch, Instructor Qigong —Meditative D Join us for a two session class in First Aid Movement for Health Relax your body, calm your breathing, and settle your mind at the end of your day. Learn and CPR for active seniors and caregivers. Roger Wood, Instructor gentle exercises to help open and stretch your In addition to the traditional curriculum of Discover a new way to relax and revital- spine, loosen up your joints, and release the First Aid and CPR and use of the AED, we’ll ize—well, it’s not really new, since it’s been muscle tension from your neck and shoulders. focus on first aid for conditions common to practiced in China for centuries. Qigong (pro- Wind down before going to bed and relax so senior citizens, like skin tears, fractures, dehy- nounced Chee Gung), is a gentle sequence of you can get a better night’s sleep. While this dration, and more. You’ll get practical, clear, mind, body, and breath exercises that benefit class is designed for the evening, you can use and easy-to-understand advice to prepare you your overall health. These simple, mindful this practice at any time during your day. We or your household with older members for movements allow your internal energy (qi) to will end the class with a guided meditation so routine first aid or a medical emergency. To circulate throughout your body, promoting please have a mat or chair ready. receive certification in First Aid and CPR, you must schedule an in-person skills check with relaxation and revitalization of your body Wear comfortable clothing and either be barefoot or the instructor following the course. and mind. Qigong’s many benefits include wear soft shoes. improved blood circulation and posture, cen- Y134-P21 $109 Y133-P21 $105 teredness, mental clarity, enhanced energy, 6 Wednesdays @ Online 7–8pm 2 Thursdays @ Online 10–11:30am and overall well-being. Join us to learn and April 28–June 2 May 20 & 27 practice these exercises and make them part of your everyday life. Y114-P21 $85 6 Wednesdays @ Online 8:30–9:30am April 28–June 7

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First Aid/CPR History of Race, for Cats and Dogs Music & Theatre Arts Class, Gender, Laura McCallion, Instructor and Inclusion New Accidents do happen. As a pet parent, you Tonia Florence-Walker, Instructor should know how to respond in case of an Gain insight and incorporate more voices, Monday Night at the Movies: emergency. Learn how to recognize and react experiences, and history into your current Obscure Mysteries & Thrillers to dogs and cats in distress for common prob- world-view environment. We’ll start by ex- Kevin Carson, Instructor lems such as choking, heatstroke, frostbite, amining the historical perspectives and legal Join us at the virtual cinema! When it comes dehydration, bleeding, and more. You’ll learn precedents around educational policies and to thrillers, many of us have seen The Maltese how to do a head to tail check of your pet, their lasting impact. We’ll then move to an Falcon, The Usual Suspects, and Knives Out, take vital readings, and perform CPR. We’ll exploration of identity and culture as it relates but in this class, we’ll explore the oddities and demonstrate how to handle, restrain, and to race, class, and gender. Be prepared to take forgotten cinematic mysteries that flew under transport an injured animal and discuss the an active role in activities and engage in dis- the radar. Our instructor, a local award-win- importance of having a disaster preparedness cussion on topics relating to diversity and in- ning filmmaker, will guide us in examining plan. After class, you’ll receive a certification clusion. You’ll gain a baseline understanding films including The Long Goodbye (1973), The card that’s good for two years. Best of all, of the issues so that you’ll be able to discuss Vanishing (1988), and the rollercoaster ride you’ll have the know-how to protect and safe- and communicate on the topics broadly and Memento (2000). We’ll analyze story structure guard your pet’s health and wellbeing. meaningfully. You’ll leave with an action plan and discuss why all the twists and turns in Have a stuffed animal handy to practice with to make a difference in your community. these great films succeed cinematically. We’ll during class. Class will be 2.5-3 hours each night, Before each class, you’ll receive articles to read that also explore the components of a compelling depending on students’ questions. Registration provide historical background, information on character: why are the protagonists worth deadline is April 8; the instructor needs time to educational policies, and expositions of the legal mail you supplies and a practice packet. rooting for? What are their motivations? We’ll implications of race, class, gender, and inclusion explore everything from written script to Y144-P21 $105 issues. The first and last classes are one hour; the camera angles in this fun and interactive class. other classes are approximately 1.5 hours. Tuesday April 13 & Thursday April 15 @ Online 6–9pm See you at the (home) movies! This class is also offered as part of our Lifetime Each week we’ll focus on two different movies Learning program for adults 55+. Sign up for you’ve viewed at home. Lifetime Learning and enjoy this class and more for one low price. See page 31 for details. M172-P21 $95 T111-P21-LTL $125 4 Mondays @ Online 7–8:30pm 6 Thursdays @ Online 10:30am–12pm May 3–24 April 29–June 3 Kevin had great insights and analysis into movies, and listened to other people’s opinions.

Online Learning with ed2go We offer online learning beyond the NCE catalog. We’ve partnered with ed2go to offer a wide range of online courses as well as career training and certificate programs. You’ll find six-week instructor-led courses during which you interact with your teacher and classmates and, for the independent learner, you’ll find self-paced courses which provide access to all lessons immediately with up to three months to complete. Ed2go offers classes in categories such as Business Administration, Healthcare & Medical, Law & Legal, Technology, Writing & Publishing, and more. Check the Online Learning category on our website for details.

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New Voice Lessons for Beginners Stories to Connect Let’s Talk About Music Topher Keene, Instructor Cindy Rivka Marshall, Instructor John Clark, Instructor With a little practice, everyone can learn to Sharing stories of our life experiences is a sing and develop confidence in their voice. great way to connect with others and help Let’s talk about songs! If you’re passionate Master the basics of healthy, beautiful singing sustain us. Our stories can resonate with one about music and enjoy stimulating, in-depth techniques and unlock your vocal potential. another even if our journeys are different. discussion about popular tunes, this class After taking this class, you will feel more Exchange stories of times in our lives when is for you. It’s like a book club for music. confident in practicing and developing we felt a sense of connection—to other peo- We’ll listen to well-known tracks from the your singing voice, selecting songs to suit ple, nature, animals, or a shared purpose. ‘50s, ‘60s, and ‘70s (including music from your voice, joining local choirs or musicals, We will prompt memories and facilitate a The Beatles, Stevie Wonder, Chuck Berry, performing at open mics/karaoke nights, supportive environment. No preparation or Joni Mitchell, and more), then study them or just singing alone at home. You’ll receive storytelling experience necessary. in detail. We’ll discuss each song’s meaning, recorded vocal warmup and exercise tracks explore what it means to you personally, M555-P21 $49 that you can use to continue your practice and consider its relationship to its historical 2 Wednesdays @ Online 7–8:30pm on your own. An optional performance period. You’ll leave class with a deeper under- May 5 & 12 opportunity will be offered. standing of and appreciation for some of our culture’s most popular songs. M651-P21 $125 6 Mondays @ Online 6–7pm M452-P21 $125 May 3–June 14 (No class May 31) 6 Thursdays @ Online 7–8:30pm April 29–June 3 Acting for Beginners Sing Broadway Show Tunes Topher Keene, Instructor Topher Keene, Instructor Do you dream of becoming an actor? Develop basic acting techniques for theater, film, tele- It’s time to belt it out with fellow singers! If vision, and personal development. You will you sing in the car, love Broadway musicals, develop your stage presence and strategies for or step up to the mic on Karaoke nights, this using your voice, body, and facial expressions class is for you. We will sing together loud and to convey emotion. In no time, you’ll feel proud (if not perfectly in tune) to whatever Play the Ukulele ready to audition for an acting job. Even if songs we’re in the mood for. Solos are encour- you don’t make it big, you can apply the skills Arnold Rosen, Instructor aged, but not required! Song selections will learned to real-life situations like job inter- Whether you’re a fan of Amanda Palmer, Don come from our favorite movie and musical views, work presentations, and public speak- Ho, or Tiny Tim, you can entertain friends soundtracks—from Wicked to Mamma Mia! ing. An optional performance opportunity with a favorite tune as you learn to play this to Hamilton. If you love to sing, join us! Lyrics will be offered at the end of the course. fun instrument. A cross between the guitar and fun provided. M582-P21 $149 and the banjo, the ukulele has been around M654-P21 $99 since the 1890s. We’ll cover the basics, includ- 6 Tuesdays @ Online 6:30–8pm 6 Tuesdays @ Online 5–6pm ing chord progressions, single-note playing, May 4–June 8 April 27–June 1 and right-hand strumming techniques. We’ll also demonstrate and teach you numerous playing styles. No experience necessary. Have your ukulele ready along with the book, How To Play Ukulele for the Complete Ignoramus. M470-P21 $109 Musical Performances in May 6 Wednesdays @ Online 5:30–6:30pm This spring, adults of all ages are invited to attend April 28–June 2 the music performances that are part of our Lifetime Learning program. We’ll announce the lineup in mid-March. For details, go to Lifetime Learning on our website.

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Tune in to Read Music Intro to Guitar New Phil Kaplan, Instructor Arnold Rosen, Instructor Rhythm Guitar If you’re a music lover but have no musical Gain a strong foundation in the basics of this Phil Kaplan, Instructor training, join us to learn essential tools for versatile instrument by learning to play songs. Grab your guitar, step up your rhythm game, understanding and reading music. We’ll cover Building from week to week, we’ll cover the and bring your proficiency to a whole new lev- basic vocabulary including clefs and note fundamentals of holding, tuning, and strum- el. Good rhythm makes your ensemble-play- names, and you’ll see how these are used in ming. You’ll develop finger strength, dexterity, ing, jamming, and songwriting more fun! written music. We’ll also introduce elements and muscle memory while learning chords, Add to your bag of tricks a strong and varied of music theory and review key signatures, melodies, and rhythms. If you’re just learning right-hand, and combine it with an expanded scales, and common chords. We’ll even do for the first time, this course will help you approach to playing chords and chord pro- some ear-training exercises to aid your grow- build the skills for playing on your own or gressions. We use riffs, arpeggios, and chord ing musical understanding. This class is great with others. The music we play will be deter- forms that go beyond the “first position,” and for those who want to sing, play an instru- mined by students’ interests. it’s easier than you think. We’ll make this a ment, or simply better appreciate music. Have a guitar along with a folder, and a pen. fun, bouncy, and musical class that will also Have a harmonica or recorder ready if you’d like. M106-P21 $115 prepare you to audition for the James Brown Questions? Contact [email protected]. 6 Wednesdays @ Online 7–8pm Band, the Funk Brothers, or the Saturday M692-P21 $79 April 28–June 2 Night Live Band! 5 Mondays @ Online 6–7pm Advanced beginners and intermediate guitar April 26–May 24 Outstanding instructor who is aficionados, welcome! very patient and knowledgeable. M673-P21 $145 [Arnold} was very helpful to me Harmonica Blues for Beginners 6 Thursdays @ Online 7–8:30pm as I was encouraged to learn at April 29–June 3 Phil Kaplan, Instructor my own pace and incorporate my own style. Learn to play the blues on the harmonica Most importantly he made the class fun! this winter and lift your spirits. We’ll practice Roots of some favorite tunes and riffs on this simple, American Music take-anywhere instrument that requires no Guitar: Semi-Private Lessons extras-other than what you have in your for Beginners John Clark, Instructor lungs! We’ll introduce basic skills including Phil Kaplan, Instructor Join us for a historical musical proper harmonica positioning in your mouth, Learn the basics of playing guitar in a journey that will explore the origins of tradi- and hand techniques to create nuance in your semi-private session. In a small group, with tional American roots music. We’ll examine playing. We will also work on breath control no more than two to three other students, you topical songs, religious music, rural blues, cow- and provide tips on music fundamentals such will learn the fundamentals: how to play mel- boy songs, Appalachian mountain balladry, and as chords and rhythm. There will be in-class odies and chords, strumming/finger-picking string band music (jug band and bluegrass). exercises, plus homework if you’d like extra techniques, and the rudiments of rhythm and We’ll start each session by placing the genre practice to improve your sound. harmony. Join us and you’ll be playing your into historical context, presenting landmark re- Have ready a diatonic (not chromatic) favorite songs and music in no time! cordings and artists, then following these mu- sical threads through their commercialization C harmonica, a.k.a. “blues harp,” plus a Have ready your acoustic guitar, blank guitar man- and various permutations up to the present day. notebook and pencil. Recommended books: uscript paper (preferably with tablature lines), pen- Instant Harmonica by McKelvy, or Play cil(s), and guitar picks. Make sure you have decent Each week will feature recent artists who have Harmonica Today by Hal Leonard. nails on your strumming hand (your right hand, kept the spirit of old music alive, including Keb M653-P21 $99 unless you have a leftie’s guitar), and close-trimmed ‘Mo, Ry Cooder, Carolina Chocolate Drops, 5 Mondays @ Online 7:30–8:30pm nails on your other hand. and Riders in the Sky. We’ll also discuss albums like O Brother Where Art Thou, Cold Mountain, May 3–June 7 (No class May 31) M997-P21 $125 and Springsteen’s Seeger Sessions. 8 Thursdays @ Online 5:30–6:15pm April 29–June 17 This class is also offered as part of our Lifetime Learning program for adults 55+. Sign up for Lifetime Learning and enjoy this class and more for one low price. See page 31 for details. T107-P21-LTL $125 6 Tuesdays @ Online 10:30–11:30am April 27–June 1

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Words from the Greek: Writing & Literature Expanding Our Vocabulary Crafts

Tracy Marks, Instructor New Printmaking From Home Greek words and word roots permeate the For Whom The Bell Tolls English language. Their rich sources of mean- Danielle Larosee, Instructor Tracy Marks, Instructor ing derive from ancient Greek mythology, Let’s get creative and design one-of-a-kind prints from the items in your home. We’ll This Ernest Hemingway classic is a war literature, drama, history, religion, and phi- make block prints, monotypes, and mixed story, a love story, and a superb example of losophy. Each week, we’ll learn the origins media artworks. You’ll learn to produce Hemingway’s skilled use of characterization, of around twenty English words originating carved, patterned relief prints from a simple dialogue, and local color. We’ll read approx- from Greek sources such as Homer, Aristotle, object like an eraser or brush. Next, you’ll use imately 75 pages per week, then meet online Aeschylus, and the Greek historians. We Plexiglass and ink to make beautifully painted to discuss this marvelous novel. Discussion will pay special attention to the vocabulary monotypes. You’ll combine your new printing topics will include how and why the “good” of myth and Greek tragedy that is especially skills to form mixed-media collages. We will characters often act in ways that are “not so meaningful today—words such as hubris, finish the class with multiple original works good” and what happens when self-sacrificing nemesis, and arete. You’ll increase your vo- and a new way to see art ideas in everyday idealism confronts cynical and down-to-earth cabulary and deepen your understanding of items around you. realism. Our instructor will provide back- the classical influences hiding in plain sight ground reading material about Hemingway in modern life. The class will include lecture, A supply list will be emailed to registered students (you’ll have lots of the supplies at home already). and the Spanish Civil War and pose questions storytelling, discussion, and film clips. for reflection to deepen your understanding W184-P21 $95 N756-P21 $119 of the story. In addition, we’ll compare scenes 3 Wednesdays @ Online 6:45–8:45pm 6 Thursdays @ Online 6:30–8pm from the book to its film adaptation as we April 14–May 5 (No class April 21) April 29–June 3 watch clips from the 1943 classic movie. Please read chapters 1-4 before the first session. Grammar 101 for Adults Zen Quilling W116-P21 $195 Tracy Marks, Instructor Danielle Larosee, Instructor 7 Thursdays @ Online 6:45–8:45pm That or which? Who or whom? Affect or Learn to twirl and whirl paper into whimsical April 29–June 10 effect? Even the best-educated people can shapes and designs. Quilling is an art form struggle with basic grammar and punctua- that uses tiny strips of paper to create beau- Wordcraft for Creative Writers tion. If you’re yearning to know the difference tiful ornaments and elaborate pieces of art. Tracy Marks, Instructor between commas and semicolons, how to The quilling process is very calming; it brings avoid dangling participles, and whether it’s you peace and provides you with an artistic Become a wizard of wordcraft and write ever okay to split an infinitive, join us for outlet to keep you zen. The pieces you create with greater precision, clarity and originality. this fun and funny foray into grammar. We’ll will make great wall art or wonderful gifts for Whether you write fiction, nonfiction, poetry focus on several dozen common mistakes, family and friends. or drama, the inspiring writing examples we do practice exercises in class, and go over A materials list will be emailed. Order your sup- will read and the creative writing exercises we easy-to-remember rules to help you improve plies in advance to be sure they arrive on time. will do can help you perfect your word choice your writing and speaking. and phrasing. Have fun with language, dis- N733-P21 $109 cover verbal talents you didn’t know you had, W211-P21 $65 5 Mondays @ Online 6:30–8pm and receive constructive feedback on your 2 Mondays @ Online 6:45–8:45pm April 26–May 24 optional weekly assignments. May 10 & 17 W120-P21 $149 New 5 Wednesdays @ Online 6:45–8:45pm Jewelry: Upcycling Workshop May 12–June 9 Danielle Larosee, Instructor Wanted: Your broken jewelry! Bring broken or unwanted costume jewelry—necklaces or Teach for us! Or suggest what we can offer. bracelets that are missing parts, single earrings We’re always on the lookout for new class ideas and enthusiastic instructors from a once-favorite pair, or old treasures who want to share their expertise with our students. Use the Course Suggestion that have gone unworn—and turn them into Form on our website to submit your idea. something new. Guided by our very creative instructor, you’ll learn to remake your baubles

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into unique designs. We can’t fix your broken Crochet Today for Beginners Home & Garden pieces, but expect to leave class with original Danielle Larosee, Instructor designs you will love wearing again and again. You can crochet! In this class, we’ll start by Many classes in this category are outdoors Materials: Round nose pliers, wire cutters, findings, learning the basic stitches that are used in and string. You can also have handy beads, and old in-person; masks and social distancing are required. most patterns—the single, half-double, and necklaces or bracelets that need restringing. double crochet. We’ll also cover the essential N171-P21 $85 Landscaping & skills you’ll need to read patterns, practice Planting Your Yard 3 Tuesdays @ Online 6:30–8pm different crocheting techniques, and plan a May 18–June 1 project from start to finish. So don’t be intim- David Gordon, Instructor idated by yarn, metal hooks, and complicated How do you prune a tree, prepare your yard Beads & Bling patterns. By the end of this course, you’ll have and garden for the season, or find the best the confidence and knowledge to turn color- reasonably priced workers to help with your Danielle Larosee, Instructor ful yarn into something you can use and love. clean-up? We’ll address these issues, plus Ever wanted to create your own jewelry? Have ready crochet hooks F-K, one skein of worsted learn how to use recycled leaves as mulch in Learn to create beautiful beaded jewelry weight yarn, and two skeins of bulky yarn in colors your vegetable and flower beds, and do some pieces for yourself or a special friend. You’ll you love. If you have a half-finished project, have optional warm weather plant seeding. A good master basic wire-wrapping techniques to that handy too! cleaning can help property look fabulous year make beaded earrings. Then, using string and N723-P21 $99 round. Join us and learn some tricks to make wire, you’ll design a necklace and bracelet 4 Wednesdays @ Online 6:30–8pm the process go more smoothly. with beads of your choice and learn how April 14–May 12 (No class April 21) G980-P21 $49 to finish your piece neatly with pliers. We’ll Thursday April 29 @ Online 7–8:30pm review jewelry-making terminology and the proper use of essential jewelry tools, materi- Zentangle ime yt a als, and findings. By the end of class, you’ll be Lauren Comando, Instructor Arboretum D the proud maker of an original set of jewelry Start slow and create amazing, non-repre- Walking Tour and you’ll have the know-how to make future sentational art with Zentangle©. Using this Brian Karlsson-Barnes, Instructor pieces of your own. relaxed yet structured method, you’ll draw Join us for a woodsy, docent-led, garden tour A materials list will be emailed. simple lines that lead to complex designs. of the Arnold Arboretum. We’ll walk off-road N571-P21 $85 We’ll begin with the basics, using black ink up and down the verdant hills as we consider 3 Tuesdays @ Online 6:30–8pm patterns on white paper tiles guided by a the Arboretum before it was an arboretum, April 27–May 11 step-by-step presentation; then you’ll learn including some interesting glacial history. to shade your drawings to make them pop. You’ll learn about the man who created the Everything you draw is okay—no erasers and New park, Benjamin Bussey, and about America’s no mistakes will be our mantra! Each week first landscape architect, Frederick Law Sewing Custom you’ll gather your creations into an individual Olmsted, who designed it. We’ll discuss his Face Masks sampler. All levels welcome—surprise your- design intent and learn some mid-19th centu- Danielle Larosee, Instructor self and see what you can create! ry fun facts to get you in the spirit of the time. Wearing a face mask can be both fashionable A Zentangle Kit will be available for pick up for We’ll meet at the Arboretum’s main entrance gate: $12. Materials fee is payable to the instructor. and fun! Grab some fabrics that make you Hunnewell Building Visitor Center, 125 Arborway, Details will be emailed. Jamaica Plain. Park on the street at the Arborway smile and say goodbye to bland face masks. frontage across from the main road. We’ll walk over We’ll work together to sew three kinds of N872-P21 $119 a mile, so dress for the weather and wear comfort- 6 Thursdays @ Online 7–8:30pm CDC-compliant face masks: pleated, no-fog, able shoes. If the weather looks questionable, call and duck-billed (contoured). Donate your April 29–June 3 617-957-6611 for updates. mask creations to organizations in need, give G215-P21 $39 them to friends and family, or keep them for yourself. Let’s sew to slow the spread. Saturday May 15 @ Outdoors (Jamaica Plain) 12–1:30pm A materials list will be emailed. Basic sewing skills are required. You can hand sew if you prefer but a sewing machine is recommended. N692-P21 $79 3 Wednesdays @ Online 6:30–8pm May 19–June 2

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ime yt a New New D Money & Real Estate Garden Coach Vegetable Gardening Jeff Klein, Instructor Jeff Klein, Instructor Neither NCE nor Newton Public Schools can give Create the perfect garden for your home. No more relying on farmers’ markets, pick- specific advice concerning personal investments. Do not make any financial decisions based on rec- Our instructor—a professional landscape your-own days, and friends’ harvests; it’s ommendations from our independent instructors designer and master gardener—will discuss time to grow your own vegetables! Growing without first checking with your advisors about the soil, moisture, sun exposure, shade, and vegetables is fun, easy, and highly rewarding. suitability of such actions. Bring a friend and save! drainage. You’ll leave class with a greater un- We’ll convene at our instructor’s yard to enjoy Just change the quantity at checkout. derstanding of your outdoor space and learn spring and see raised beds in action. We’ll how to better make your garden grow. This learn the merits of in-ground vs. raised gar- Play the Stock Market Game class will meet at the home of a participant. dens and explore various garden styles and If you have a property with garden beds in layouts, You’ll also discover what grows best Peter Yaffe, Instructor both sun and shade and would like to volun- in different light conditions, and how to prop- Learn how to become a savvy investor. teer your space for evaluation, please reach erly maintain a garden. Just imagine–squash, Imagine you’re handed $100K—how would out to our instructor. carrots, zucchini, peppers, tomatoes, and you transform that into a top-performing investment portfolio? Explore how investing G555-P21 $49 more, all products of your new garden! Let’s get planting. actually works by conducting research and Thursday May 20 @ Outdoors (Newton) 5:30–7:30pm Dress for the weather and for gardening. Location examining various aspects of the US Financial will be emailed to students. Markets, types of investment products, use of stock charts, and the impacts of national and Name That Tree G213-P21 $49 Jeff Klein, Instructor global events. Learn about buying and selling Wednesday May 26 @ Outdoors (Brighton) 2–4pm stocks, risk, diversification, and borrowing on If you were a tree, which one would you be? margin. Compete in this SIFMA Foundation- Take a walk with us and get to know the trees sponsored game using a realistic online trading that are all around you. Unlike birds, trees Late Spring Gardening platform. Warning: The Stock Market Game™ stay put for your scrutiny and have easy tells Jeff Klein, Instructor is played by budding investors as young as 4th for quick identification, even from 100 yards Set your garden up for success. Late spring grade. Can you do better than an elementary away. Join us for a lively walk, and learn the is one of the key pruning times for flowering schooler? No experience necessary! basics of tree identification—by shape, leaf shrubs like lilacs, rhododendron, and many type, bark, and more. Wear walking shoes and more. Our instructor will teach you what S319-P21 $139; $258/pair bring a notepad if you want to take notes. and how to prune during this crucial time 8 Tuesdays @ Online 7–8:30pm Meeting location will be emailed. Dress for the and provide guidance on transplanting, April 13–June 8 (No class April 20) weather; we will walk rain or shine. amending soil with compost or fertilizer, and G123-P21 $39 adding mulch. This class is for novice and Social Security: Thursday June 3 @ Outdoors (Newton) 5–6:30pm experienced gardeners alike and will meet Optimizing Your Benefits off-site in the yard of a participant. Please reach out if you’d like to volunteer your space, Renée Senes, Instructor especially if you have a variety of different Learn how the sweeping changes to Social perennials and shrubs. Security could impact you. If you’re over 50, Location will be emailed. join us to discuss the basics of social security and all new numbers for 2021. We’ll examine G971-P21 $49 the factors to take into consideration when Wednesday June 9 @ Outdoors (Newton) 5–7pm you decide to take benefits, including the implications of part time work and being divorced or widowed. You’ll learn to create a retirement income strategy using social security as one source of income. The information provided is general in nature and should not be construed as personal tax or legal advice. S266-P21 $45; $70/pair Tuesday May 4 @ Online 6:30–8:30pm

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Making Your Nest Egg Last (current high school sophomores). You’ll Business & Career Deborah Goodman, CFP, CPA, Instructor leave with a complimentary review of your EFC, strategies to create your own game plan, Today’s notion of retirement is very different and greater wisdom about the financial aid New from that of previous generations. Individuals application and awarding process. are working and living longer, and are faced Fundamentals of Grant Writing S324-P21 $35; $60/pair with the challenges of both caring for elderly Maura Harrington, Instructor parents and providing for the needs of adult Tuesday May 4 @ Online 7:30–9pm Do you love writing and have a passion for a children. In this course, you’ll learn to assess cause? Learn how to write winning grant pro- your retirement needs, position your assets to A First-Timer’s Guide to Home- posals that secure funding for your nonprofit meet those needs, and take advantage of tax or Condo-Buying or research organization. Millions of dollars savings while maximizing government retire- are available each year from foundations and ment benefits. You’ll leave with detailed strat- David Miller, Instructor private corporations. We’ll discuss how to egies for ending up with sufficient income to Get an overview of the entire home-buying access these grant opportunities and give you enjoy a comfortable, secure retirement. process, from finding the perfect neighbor- tips and tricks for writing persuasive grant hood and selecting a real estate broker, to S275-P21 $25; $40/pair proposals that will win funding every time. obtaining favorable financing and hiring an at- Wednesday May 26 @ Online 6–7:30pm You’ll conceptualize and write a grant request torney to protect your investment. Learn how for a nonprofit of your choice and learn about the rights and responsibilities of condo owners logic models, budgets, and time task tables. You Can Afford College If... differ from those of homeowners, and learn Whether you’re looking to start a new career how to understand legal documents related to College Funding Advisors Inc, staff, Instructors as a grant writer or build upon existing skills, each. Use the knowledge you gain in this class ... you plan in advance, understand the this class will help you capture the attention— to avoid crises. Our unbiased, comprehensive financial aid process, and act early enough to and financial support—of donors. approach can help you avoid disastrous situa- be successful. Aid goes to the families who B117-P21 $89 plan in advance—ideally before December tions—from the loss of your hard-earned de- 5 Wednesdays @ Online 7–8:30pm 31st of your child’s sophomore year of high posit, to buying a property with latent defects May 5–June 2 school. We’ll teach you how to maximize such as termites, lead paint, or water damage. your financial aid by understanding the S100-P21 $49; $90/pair process, and how to implement strategies that Wednesday May 19 @ Online 6–9pm Interviewing Online increase your eligibility even if you have a lau lapides company staff, Instructors “high income” or own a business. Remember: Vacation in Your 2nd Home It’s a fine time to get a new job! Join us to pol- Procrastination equals less financial aid. All ish and perfect your interviewing skills. Our schools are not alike, so it is important to Marie Presti, Instructor tips, tools, and techniques will help you gain know your options and opportunities. A free Visit the Cape or Maine and actually own the confidence and hard-core skills you need financial aid analysis will be offered to all that house you’ve dreamed of buying. In this to step in front of your computer’s camera attendees. class you’ll learn all about the pros and cons and be your best self. We’ll cover verbal, phys- of owning a second home—from the work S104-P21 $40; $70/pair ical, and psychological challenges that might involved, to the tax considerations and the Thursday April 29 @ Online 6:30–8:30pm hinder your success, as well as strategies to benefits. We’ll discuss what to consider when help you get a positive mindset. We’ll build in making your purchase, and how to choose practice time for role-playing with instructor College Funding and Admission your long-term vacation location. Our in- and peer feedback. Zoom your way to your Todd Weaver, Instructor structor will share recent market data on sev- next job, starting with this class. Unravel the mystery of obtaining financial eral New England areas where second homes aid for college. In this workshop you’ll learn are popular: New Hampshire, Vermont, Have a notebook and water handy. Students receive a complimentary consultation and assessment with what to expect throughout the financial aid Maine, Cape Cod, and the Islands. When you lau lapides company studio. process: when to start planning (hint—if finish this class, you’ll be several steps closer you’re reading this, it’s probably now), how to making that dream of yours a reality. B107-P21 $49 college payments will impact your retirement, S106-P21 $45; $80/pair Tuesday May 11 @ Online 7–9pm what your expected family contribution (or Tuesday May 11 @ Online 6:30–8:30pm EFC) is, and most importantly, how to help your student find the right school. You’ll also hear about upcoming changes to the FAFSA formula that will begin with the Class of 2023

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Selling on eBay & Amazon New Computers & Tracy Marks, Instructor Before Your First Audition Technology Julie Arvedon Knowlton, Instructor Learn to buy and sell effectively on eBay, the ime world’s largest online auction. Our instruc- yt Get the inside scoop about starting an acting a Learn to Zoom D tor, a former eBay Powerseller, will teach career from a Boston area casting director. Samantha Mandel, Instructor you about searching for and buying items, Discover what makes a good extra or back- researching sold items and item prices, and ground crowd member, how “real people” Get step-by-step help to increase bidding. The focus will be selling—how to and even pets are cast, and what it’s like to your comfort and ease on Zoom. In this class, create and submit listings and photos, deter- work with a casting agency. Learn the indus- our savvy instructor will provide personalized mine auction timing, handle payments, deal try lingo, what you’ll need to succeed, how instruction. In bite-sized chunks, she’ll take with non-responsive buyers, maintain secure to find—and what to expect at an audition, you through the Zoom online conferencing transactions, give feedback, and build your and how to stand out by showcasing your platform and cover all the latest updates reputation as a reliable seller. Class consists unique skills. The concepts covered during until you’re comfortably “Zooming” along. of lecture, demonstration, and discussion. this workshop will apply to theater, television, Beginners and intermediate users welcome. Selling through Amazon Marketplace will film, and voice-over work. If there’s time, we’ll C344-P21 $20 also be covered. even practice a mini-audition. You’ll leave Tuesday March 30 @ Online 12–1:30pm with valuable and professional advice on The instructor will screenshare to show relevant eBay pages; you will not have to access eBay direct- succeeding in this booming industry from an ly. PDF handouts will be emailed to students. expert, while enjoying a good time with lots Intro to Photos on an iPhone of laughs. Howard Loewinger, Instructor C122-P21 $125 3 Mondays @ Online 6:45–8:45pm B118-P21 $49 In this introductory class you will learn how May 24–June 14 (No class May 31) Tuesday May 11 @ Online 7–9:30pm to use the iPhone camera and what to do with photos once you take them. We will look at how photos are organized on your phone, Tech Tutoring Voice-Overs... where photos are stored and how to create Howard Loewinger, Instructor Now is Your Time! albums to share with other people. We will Get one-on-one help on your smart phone, Such A Voice staff, Instructors discuss how to bring in photos from texts tablet, or computer. Our instructors will meet In what could be the one of most enlighten- and emails into your photo library, and how to send photos in emails and text messages. with you to answer your questions about an ing two hours you’ve ever spent, we’ll show individual program or provide more general you how you could actually begin using your We will also cover options for storing photos in the “cloud” with Apple’s iCloud and help with simply organizing your desktop, speaking voice for commercials, films, videos phone, photos, and more. Sessions must be and more. You’ll learn about a unique, out- Google Photos. Have your iPhone and power cable handy. scheduled in advance with the instructor. The side-of-the-box way to cash in on one of the instructor will send you a Zoom link after a most lucrative full or part-time careers out C328-P21 $89 date and time is set. there. This is a business you can handle on 2 Wednesdays @ Online 7–9pm Our instructor will meet individually with you over your own terms, on your own turf, in your April 28 & May 5 Zoom. If you’d like to inquire about whether our own time, and with practically no overhead. instructor can address your particular tech prob- And now is the best time to make this happen lems, email [email protected]. You as new companies are looking for new voices can arrange additional sessions, as needed. like never before! C316-P21 $175/2 hours C344-P21 $20 April 1-June 30 @ Online Tuesday April 27 @ Online 12–1:30pm

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English Language GED & HiSET® Lifetime Learning Learners (ELL) Live Online! ime New yt a ELL: D Adults 55+: Join us for our Test Prep: Individual Tutoring Speak Better English popular series of engaging Joe Green, Instructor Sharon Wanunu, Instructor classes, musical performances, Work one-on-one with an experienced tutor and talks, offered for six weeks Monday If you know vocabulary and grammar but are who will help you prepare for GED/HiSET® or through Thursday mornings, from the still having trouble being understood, or are the TEAS exam (required test for some nurs- end of April through the beginning of too nervous to talk in front of others, join us. ing programs). Our instructor can also help June. Our previous online programs were We’ll work on building your confidence when you review for the Accu-placement test given a great success, and we’re looking forward speaking; we’ll address especially challenging after students are accepted into Community to bringing you more opportunities to stay situations like talking over the phone and ca- Colleges throughout the state. We begin with inspired and connected. sual small talk with native English speakers. In an assessment of your academic strengths this warm and supportive environment, we’ll We are trying something a little different this and identify areas for improvement. Based on practice conversational English so you’ll feel spring, given that we’re having our programs your needs, our tutor will propose an individ- more comfortable opening up and speaking online. We’ve opened up several of the classes ual plan that complements your learning style English. Expect fun practice for homework. for individual registrations to those who and goals. Sessions must be scheduled in ad- have not been part of the Lifetime Learning E142-P21 $139 vance with the instructor. Our instructor will community in the past. Anyone, regardless of 8 Tuesdays @ Online 12:45–1:45pm meet individually with you over Zoom or in age, may sign up for those classes. Our goal April 13–June 8 (No class April 20) person with appropriate safety considerations. is to widen the audience and spread the word If you’d like to inquire about whether our about the program. But by joining Lifetime instructor can address your particular needs, ELL: Private English Lessons Learning you may attend all of the programs email [email protected]. You for one price. Please invite your friends to Sharon Wanunu, Instructor can arrange additional sessions, as needed. join us! Improve your English while working one-on- Test preparation books are a separate cost. For the one with an instructor. The instructor will HiSet exam, the instructor recommends you pur- Our spring program includes: focus on core language skills to help you feel chase The Official Guide to the HiSET Exam, 2nd • Chair Yoga* with Barbara Perlo (Mondays more confident communicating. Plus, you’ll Edition (published by Educational Testing Service). 9-10am) be given tasks to inspire you to incorporate Q108-P21 $75/2 hours • Musical performances and speakers to be English naturally into your daily life. April 1-June 30 @ Online or In person announced shortly (Mondays at 10:30) Once you register, you will get an email to con- tact your instructor to schedule your individual • Roots of American Music with John Clark English lessons. (Tuesdays at 10:30) E707-P21 $360 • The Cold War with Andrew Chatfield 8 one-hour sessions @ Online (Wednesdays at 10:30) April 12–June 8 • History of Race, Class, Gender, and Inclusion with Tonia Florence-Walker, (Thursdays at 10:30) Registration is open now. Email New Faces at NCE [email protected] Michelle Murdock Samantha Mandel with any questions. We’ve added several outstanding new members to our team! Amanda T110-P21 $110 Gorner joins us as our new Director Monday–Thursday mornings April 26–June 7 of Finance and Administration. *Chair Yoga runs from 9-10am on Mondays to allow the Michelle Murdock, Samantha musical performances and speakers to start at 10:30am. Mandel, and Maya Reisz have joined Amanda Gorner Maya Reisz our Operations Team (aka the Ops Squad). Samantha is known to many of you as our Global Travel Manager, but we are thrilled that she has added the role of Operations Manager. Welcome aboard!

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A Helpful Guide to Our Spring Classes

• Spring classes are running online except where noted • Check your email. Meeting links, supply lists, and other otherwise. important class information will be sent by email before the • Our classes are listed by category, but some classes don’t fit start of class. Check your registration receipt as well as your neatly into one category. Please read them all to find the ones Spam and Promotions folders if you believe you have not gotten that are just right for you. this information. • There are no classes on Newton Public Schools vacations or • Please test your meeting platform in advance. We will not holidays, except for our vacation-week programs. offer refunds for last-minute technical difficulties or late arrivals. See Zoom Support under Quick Links on our website for help • Online classes will run in inclement weather. For outdoor with this. classes, call NCE’s weather hotline at 617-559-6993 to find out if your class is running. • Some Kids classes may require supplies that need to be pur- chased or picked up before class. Check your class listing and • Please be on time for your online class. It is difficult emails from us for details, and sign up early for those classes to for instructors to both monitor the waiting room and teach give yourself time to get what you need. the class. • We may add new classes throughout the spring. Sign up for our email newsletter or check our website for updates.

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Kids Spring New New Nature Explorers Outdoor Art Outdoors Puddlestompers Nature Exploration staff, Instructors Josh Reisz, Instructor Discover the wonders of the natural world Make your artistic mark at a park in Newton. around you and take a closer look at who Construct a variety of sculptures using ob- New and what lives there. We’ll search for bugs jects found in nature along with biodegrad- and animal homes, help animals gather food, able materials from home. We’ll find a spot Name that Tree and learn to identify birds by their calls. We’ll to make our art and then choose the type of Jeff Klein, Instructor build hibernation dens and learn who goes project we’ll make: we may organize rocks If you were a tree, which one would you be? to sleep in the winter and who migrates. And and sticks in geometric patterns, form float- Join us for a walk in a Newton park and get we’ll find feathers and learn to identify differ- ing sculptures with twigs and twine, or com- to know your local trees. When they’re bare ent tracks in the mud. Join us for hands-on plete a series of sculptural works for people to in winter, you’ll find hints in the buds and exploration, active investigation, crafts, and admire and appreciate as they walk along the bark that let you know what you’re looking games. Grades K-2. trails. You’ll learn about found object sculp- at, and in spring you can identify trees by 4 sessions $165 ture, sustainable projects, and environmental their leaf type and shape. So come take a Thursdays March 11–April 1 3:30–4:30pm art, and come away with a new awareness of closer look with us and maybe you’ll find KE413-P21-1 Cold Spring Park how you can express yourself artistically ev- your favorite tree. Wear good walking shoes erywhere. Grades 3-5 & 6-8. Thursdays April 29–May 20 3:30–4:30pm and dress for the weather. Grades 3-6. KE413-P21-2 Cold Spring Park Bring the following materials to class: a bucket, 1 session $35 scissors, a gardening trowel, and jute or hemp Wednesday March 10 2:30–4pm twine. Our first meeting will be at Cold Spring New Park; we’ll meet at the back end of the Beacon St. KE414-W21 Edmands Park Newtonville parking lot where the trail starts. We may move Raindate: Monday March 29 Outdoor Adventure 2 to a different Newton park for later class sessions. Wednesday April 14 2:30–4pm Hale Reservation staff, Shirley Sutton, Instructor Dress to get dirty, including boots if it’s messy out. KE414-P21 Edmands Park Newtonville Escape the confines of COVID and explore 7 sessions $255 Raindate: Thursday April 15 the outdoors with us. We’ll enjoy all new ac- Mondays March 29–May 17 3:30–5pm tivities in this class, including searching with KE410-P21-M-3-5 Cold Spring Park (Grades 3-5) binoculars, mapping where we are, using a Wednesdays March 31–May 19 3:30–5pm compass, and taking a “Five-Senses Hike.” KE410-P21-W-6-8 Cold Spring Park (Grades 6-8) Nature is not just for summer—join us to Thursdays April 1–May 20 3:30–5pm enjoy its wondrous winter and spring offer- KE410-P21-Th-3-5 Cold Spring Park (Grades 3-5) ings. Dress for the weather, including boots if it’s messy out, since we’ll meet in the cold and snow. Grades 1-3 & 3-5. We’ll meet at Hemlock Gorge Reservation at the parking lot on Ellis Street at the Boylston Street/ Route 9 bypass. 5 sessions $175 Mondays March 29–May 3 3:30–4:30pm KE417-P21-M-1-3 Hemlock Gorge (Grades 1-3) Tuesdays March 30–May 4 3:30–4:30pm KE417-P21-Tu-3-5 Hemlock Gorge (Grades 3-5)

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Spring Sports Archery: LIVE Basketball Clinic Shawn Bowlby, Instructor Be Ahead of the Game staff, Instructors The classes in this category are outdoors; masks and Bullseye! Learn to hit the target dead-on un- Learn the fundamentals of basketball or distancing are required. der the direction of our certified instructor. improve your game through skills sessions, Archery is a great option for those who prefer station work, and competition. In these clin- a noncompetitive individual sport to team ics, we’ll emphasize shooting, ball handling, New sports. Our instructor will help you figure and individual offensive and defensive skills. Amazing Race out your dominant eye, explain the rules of We’ll stress the importance of technique, Anna McKeown, Instructor archery, and provide individualized instruc- smart decision-making, and hard work, tion throughout class. You’ll learn technique, while having fun along the way. Players may Ready, set, run! Join us to improve your form, and accuracy. All levels welcome. be divided by age and skill level to ensure fitness and explore the sport of running. In Grades 3-8. that all players have a meaningful experi- this class we’ll combine running drills with ence. Grades K-2 & 3-5. dynamic stretching, plyometric activity, and 4 sessions $155 team games. You’ll learn about the origin of Wednesdays March 24–April 14 Wear sneakers and comfortable clothing; balls will be provided. running as a sport, and work to build your KM80-P21-1 Oak Hill (1:30–3pm) speed and strength. We’ll end each class with KM80-P21-2 Oak Hill (3:30–5pm) 6 sessions $195 race-themed games to build your confidence Monday-Thursday April 19–22 Wednesdays April 28–June 2 and team spirit. Grades 3-5. KM80-P21-V-1 Oak Hill (9–10:30am) KE297-P21-K-2 Mason Rice Basketball Court 4 sessions $125 KM80-P21-V-2 Oak Hill (11am–12:30pm) (4:15–5:15pm; Grades K-2) Mondays March 15–April 5 3:30–4:30pm 6 sessions $225 KE297-P21-3-5 Mason Rice Basketball Court (5:30–6:30pm; Grades 3-5) KE409-P21-1 Newton Centre Playground Wednesdays May 5–June 9 Basketball Court KM80-P21-3 Oak Hill (1:30–3pm) 6 sessions $175 KM80-P21-4 Oak Hill (3:30–5pm) New Mondays April 26–June 7 3:30–4:30pm Dodgeball KE409-P21-2 Newton Centre Playground CoachAdam.fun staff, Instructors Basketball Court Get out of the way! Of the ball, that is. It should be easy to stay socially distanced in our fun COVID Dodgeball class. Dodgeball is a game of strategy and skill, but it’s also a ton of fun. Join us to improve your game and have a great time in this afterschool program. Grades 3-5. We’ll provide all equipment. Wear sneakers and bring a water bottle. 8 sessions $195 Thursdays April 1–May 27 3:30–4:30pm KE418-P21 Mason Rice Field

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Soccer Tykes April Vacation-Week Thundercat Sports staff, Instructors Why should big kids have all the fun? Programs Toddlers, accompanied by an adult, can learn More spring vacation-week programs are in the the basics of soccer in this fun, noncompet- works. Check our website for updates. itive setting. Players will increase their sense of balance, improve their coordination and physical movement, and have a leg up when New they join the big leagues! Ages 2-3 with an All Sports adult (one child per adult please). CoachAdam.fun staff, Instructors Shin guards and soccer balls are optional; wear Why choose just one sport when you could comfortable clothes and sneakers and bring a water bottle. spend your vacation enjoying a wide range of sports and activities in our All Sports pro- Flag Football 6 sessions $185 gram. Each day you’ll play a different sport or Thundercat Sports staff, Instructors Saturdays April 24–June 5 game that you and your coach choose. We’ll Learn fundamental football skills from our KW01-P21 Newton Centre Playground start with skills and drills and then move on enthusiastic coaches. Each day we’ll focus on Deep Outfield (11:30am–12:30pm) to playing time. We’ll supply all the necessary a “skill of the day” such as passing, catching, equipment so you just need to wear your running, or offensive/defensive strategies. New sneakers and come ready to play. Options in- We’ll enjoy a scrimmage at the end of each clude hockey, baseball, track & field, basket- class so you can apply your new skills using Sports & Games ball, frisbee, soccer, dodgeball, flag football, flags only, no tackling. New and returning Thundercat Sports staff, Instructors and more. Grades K-2 & 3-5. athletes are welcome. We’ll build on skills 4 sessions $275 you’ve learned and introduce new ones too. Sports lovers: join us to play soccer, soft- Grades 3-5 & 6-8. ee hockey, and kickball, plus familiar and Monday-Thursday April 19–22 9am–12pm unique games such as dodgeball, capture the KV53-P21-K-2 Cold Spring Park (Grades K-2) 4 sessions $125 flag, and car lot. At each session we’ll intro- Monday-Thursday April 19–22 1–4pm Thursdays March 18–April 18 3:30–4:30pm duce new skills and play games that reinforce KV53-P21-3-5 Cold Spring Park (Grades 3-5) KE214-P21-6-8 Brown (Grades 6-8) those skills. We will abide by all state and Rain date: Friday April 23 6 sessions $185 local COVID-19 safety protocols; specific Fridays April 30–June 4 3:30–4:30pm procedures will be shared with families be- KE214-P21-3-5 Newton Centre Playground fore the start of class. Grades K-2 & 3-5. Archery: LIVE Deep Outfield (Grades 3-5) Wear comfortable clothes and sneakers and bring See page 34 for details. a water bottle. Soccer 4 sessions $125 Basketball Clinic Fridays March 12–April 9 3:30–4:30pm Thundercat Sports staff, Instructors Be Ahead of the Game staff, Instructors KE408-P21-3-5 Newton Center Playground In these action-packed sessions, you’ll learn Deep Outfield (Grades 3-5) Learn the fundamentals of basketball or improve your game through skills sessions, the basics of soccer through a series of fun Tuesdays March 16–April 6 3:30–4:30pm games in a noncompetitive setting. We’ll station work, and competition. In this clinic, KE408-P21-1-K-2 Newton Center Playground work on shooting, passing, dribbling, and we’ll emphasize shooting, ball handling, and Deep Outfield (Grades K-2) trapping, and enjoy exciting scrimmages. individual offensive and defensive skills. We’ll Players will be grouped by age and ability. 6 sessions $185 stress the importance of technique, smart de- Ages 4-6. Tuesdays April 27–June 1 3:30–4:30pm cision-making, and hard work, all while hav- Wear shin guards and bring a soccer ball and KE408-P21-2-K-2 Newton Center Playground ing fun along the way. Players may be divided water bottle. Deep Outfield (Grades K-2) by age and skill level to ensure that all players 6 sessions $185 have a meaningful experience. Grades 3-5. Saturdays April 24–June 5 This class will be geared towards individual skills development and will include some play. KW05-P21-1 Newton Centre Playground Deep Outfield (9–10am) 3 sessions $225 KW05-P21-2 Newton Centre Playground Tuesday-Thursday April 20–22 9am–12pm Deep Outfield (10:15–11:15am) KV52-P21 Mason Rice Basketball Court Rain date: Friday April 23

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Kids Spring Advanced Chess Ross Eldridge & Nicholas Sterling, Instructors Expand your knowledge of chess and im- Online prove your playing. Learn positional tactics and advanced moves according to your abili- ty. Play games against formidable opponents! Online classes will run in inclement weather. This class is open to returning advanced students or by permission of the instructor. Grades 1-8. Chess 6 sessions $175 Mondays May 3–June 14 4–5pm New KE103-P21-RE Online (Eldridge) Continuing Chess Thursdays May 6–June 10 4:45–5:45pm KE103-P21-Th-NS Online (Sterling) Santiago Ruiz Castro, Instructor This class is for kids who took our beginner Intermediate Chess class last term or are beyond beginner level Chess for Middle Schoolers Ross Eldridge & Nicholas Sterling, Instructors and want to continue to grow their skills and Nicholas Sterling, Instructor Expand your knowledge of this remarkable compete against other players. Grades K-5. Our chess program has been popular with game of strategy. Chess originated in India 6 sessions $175 elementary schoolers for years. Here’s an over 1500 years ago and has been growing Tuesdays May 4–June 8 4–5pm opportunity for serious players who have in popularity ever since, especially here in advanced to middle school to continue to KE382-P21-Tu Online Newton. Learn the principles of the game, improve their skills, participate in tourna- Wednesdays May 5–June 9 3:30–4:30pm positional tactics, and basic to advanced ments, and enjoy weekly games supervised KE382-P21-W Online moves according to your level of ability. As by an experienced chess pro. Novice players Thursdays May 6–June 10 4–5pm you match up with various classmates to play are welcome too if they have a basic under- KE382-P21-Th Online games coached by our expert instructor, you’ll standing of chess. Grades 6-8. gain the confidence to play well against any opponent. You’ll finish class with new appre- 6 sessions $175 ciation for one of the best games ever invent- Thursdays May 6–June 10 3:45–4:45pm ed. Grades 1-5. KM09-P21-F Online This is a mixed-level class for students with some experience with chess, including knowledge of how [I like that it is] a lot of fun each piece moves. and competitive at the 6 sessions $175 same time. Wednesdays May 5–June 9 3:30–4:30pm KE406-P21-W-RE Online (Eldridge) Thursdays May 6–June 10 4–5pm KE406-P21-Th-RE Online (Eldridge) Fridays May 7–June 11 3:45–4:45pm KE406-P21-F-NS Online (Sterling)

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Cooking New New Cupcake Creations Just Desserts New Sharon Siriwardena, Instructor Shailini Sisodia, Instructor Cookie Creations It’s time for something sweet! Apply your Satisfy your sweet tooth with concoctions artistic talent to cake and cupcake decorat- from your own kitchen. Learn to make a Sharon Siriwardena, Instructor ing. Learn to bake perfect little cupcakes, variety of mouthwatering sweets with guid- Get creative with your cookies. Make and whip up buttercream frosting, and work with ance from our expert instructor. You’ll make bake your own cookie dough and master a fondant to build incredible shapes and char- baked goodies like mini cheesecakes, fancy variety of decorating techniques using fon- acters. You’ll start by baking simple cupcakes bar cookies, and puff pastry turnovers, as dant and royal icing. You’ll learn to model and learning basic frosting techniques, and well as non-baked favorites like luscious par- whimsical designs with fondant, use stencils then move on to more complicated shapes faits. So get ready to start your own bakery– to create patterns, pipe simple shapes or char- and designs. Our star sugar artist instructor let this class be your launch pad! Grades 5-8. acters with icing, and paint with gel colors will share modeling techniques as you create We’ll email you a list of ingredients to prepare for additional excitement. Our confectionery your own confectionery masterpieces for any before each week’s class. artist instructor will guide you with tips and special occasion or simply enjoying at home. 6 sessions $195 tricks as you go. Your finished treats are sure Grades K-3 & 4-7. Mondays March 29–May 10 4–5:15pm to satisfy sweet tooths, ignite imaginations, See our website for the materials you’ll need for KM97-P21 Online and amaze your family and friends. Grades this class. K-3 & 4-7. 6 sessions $175 New An ingredient list will be emailed before each Tuesdays April 13–May 25 4–5pm week’s class. KE388-P21-Tu-4-7 Online (Grades 4-7) What’s for Dinner? 8 sessions $205 Adult assistance may be needed for the first Shailini Sisodia, Instructor Thursdays April 1–May 27 4–5pm few sessions. Commandeer the kitchen and prepare dinner KE421-P21-Th-4-7 Online (Grades 4-7) Fridays April 30–June 4 4–5pm for your family. Learn how to make delicious Adult assistance may be needed for the first KE388-P21-F-K-3 Online (Grades K-3) and nutritious meals that you’ll enjoy serv- few sessions. Adult assistance is required throughout this class. ing up and your family will love to eat. Our Wednesdays April 7–June 2 2–3pm menu includes crispy baked chicken, Korean KE421-P21-W-K-3 Online (Grades K-3) beef bowls, crunchy fish sticks with tartar New Adult assistance is required throughout this class. sauce, quesadillas with homemade chips and Fun & Fancy Snacks guacamole, and more. Come cook with us, Shailini Sisodia, Instructor and experience the joy of making your din- Amuse bouche! That’s French for “amuse your ner and eating it too. Grades 3-5. mouth,” which is what you’ll do as we cook We’ll email you the list of ingredients to prepare together in this class. We’ll make a variety of before each week’s class. tantalizing appetizers and snacks including 6 sessions $195 mini taco cups; savory puff pastry palmiers; Wednesdays March 31–May 12 2–3:15pm fancy dips; deviled eggs with candied bacon; KE416-P21 Online homemade guacamole, salsa, and tortilla chips; and more. These yummy treats should [My son] thought you were make your mouth very happy indeed—but a great teacher, he is excited don’t let them spoil your dinner... Grades 6-8. to serve dinner to everyone We’ll email you list of ingredients to prepare before tonight and he looks forward each week’s class. to next week. 6 sessions $225 Wednesdays March 31–May 12 3:30–5pm KM98-P21 Online

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Dramatic Arts Improv Extras Michelle Fineblum, Instructor Actors Studio Make something up. Improv is for every- Babysitting & Safety Training one—whether you’re someone who always Gabrielle Siani, Instructor has a funny line ready or you’re more on the AllenKingsley staff, Instructors Break a leg! Aspiring actors: whether your quiet side, join us to create some seriously Become an expert babysitter with this goal is to be a star someday or you just like funny or just plain serious characters in this American Academy of Pediatrics course. to perform, join us and get ready to shine. online class. Our time will be filled with Get all the information you need to care We’ll learn basic acting concepts, play im- games and laughter as you gain the tools and for infants and older children: how to react provisational theatre games, perform scenes confidence you need to develop characters, responsibly to medical emergencies and from plays and books, and prepare you to scenes, and stories, all by working together injuries, perform first aid for common make a lasting impression on your audience. on the spot. So take some risks and expect childhood injuries and illnesses, and set Whether you’re trying out for a show or just the unexpected in this fun and funny class. up and run your own successful babysit- want to express yourself, this class is for you. All levels welcome, including new and re- ting business. You will receive a certificate The last class will include a performance for turning students. Grades 1-3, 2-4, & 3-5. of completion at the end of the course, as family and friends. Grades 1-4. 5 sessions $135 well as our BLAST (Babysitter Lessons and 5 sessions $135 Tuesdays April 27–May 25 4–5pm Safety Training) manual for your future ref- erence. Grades 5-9. Fridays April 30–May 28 4–5pm KE374-P21-Tu-2-4 Online (Grades 2-4) KE313-P21 Online Wednesdays April 28–May 26 3:30–4:30pm 1 session $85 KE374-P21-W-3-5 Online (Grades 3-5) Wednesday April 21 10am–12pm Thursdays April 29–May 27 4–5pm KM85-P21 Online KE374-P21-Th-1-3 Online (Grades 1-3) Dungeons & Dragons Podcast Pros Chris Barbieri, Instructor Gabrielle Siani, Instructor Calling all warriors, wizards, and healers! Your kingdom requires your aid in defending If you have an opinion on something, you it against invaders and your best friend re- can make a podcast. Bring your passion, cu- quires you to save them from a band of orcs! riosity, or burning interest and join us to ex- From large adventures that bring you fame to plore the art of podcasting. Through a range more intimate adventures alongside friends of activities including improv games, dra- escaping a dragon, we’ll do it all in this on- matic interpretation, and storytelling, you’ll line class. You’ll create your own character turn that passion into an informational and from the boots up, choosing your class, race, inviting show. Come see how your favorite starting skills, and stats; your instructor will celebrities are pulling thousands of viewers be your Dungeon Master. We will conquer to their blogs, news shows, and podcasts, and foes or laugh as we fail trying—only to rise learn to do the same. Grades 5-8. up and try again! Bring your imagination and 5 sessions $135 sense of adventure. Novice and experienced Mondays April 26–May 24 4–5pm players welcome. Grades 5-8. KM74-P21 Online 6 sessions $225 Mondays April 12–May 24 3:30–5pm KM72-P21 Online

We’ve added these classes for Spring. See our website for details. Advanced Roblox Game Design & Coding Basics with Tynker Out to Eat: Executive Function Skills at Work App Inventors Hands-on Electronics Roblox Art Around the World Intro to Programming: Scratch Soccer Tykes Chess Intensive Intro to Python Spy Science Circuitry 101 Karate Wacky Lab Week Comics Minecraft Modding Drawing Club Mr. L’s Baking Brookies

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Home Alone Safety Science & Technology New AllenKingsley staff, Instructors Game Design 2 with Tynker Take the first steps towards independence. DIY Science Toys & Discoveries Wicked Cool for Kids staff, Instructors Learn about internet safety, phone- and Advance your game design skills. Complete door-answering techniques, accident and Wicked Cool for Kids staff, Instructors the BeatBot Challenge by making a robot do fire protection, and first aid. We’ll watch an Make your own toys and gadgets and learn a moonwalk and respond to different kinds instructional video, discuss how to manage the science behind them. Learn about energy of messages. Build Paint Racer, a pen-draw- your time when you’re home alone for short and motion as you make a mini-catapult, ing game, and learn about angles, color, di- periods, and explore scenarios through build a moving magnet car, create a custom rection, and positioning. Learn intermediate role-playing. Grades 3-6. marble maze, and design a house for an programming concepts such as conditional 1 session $55 action figure. Soothe your mind with a silly sensory bag and celestial swirling bottle. Join statements, messaging, timers, random Wednesday April 21 2–3:30pm numbers, and positioning using X and Y KE230-P21 Online us for creative engineering and hands-on science fun! Grades K-2. coordinates. Create obstacle courses, bal- loon popping, ghost hunting and other mini We’ll provide a safe pickup location for the mate- rials you’ll need for this class; the fee is included in games. No coding experience necessary; new the tuition. and returning students welcome. Grades 2-5. Languages 6 sessions $175 You’ll need a modern desktop computer, laptop computer, Chromebook, or Netbook with Mondays March 15–April 26 3:30–4:30pm Internet access and a Chrome (29+), Firefox Chinese Club KE386-W21-M-2 Online (30+), Safari (7+), or Edge (20+) browser. No Greer Swiston, Instructor downloads required. Ni hao! Welcome to our Chinese language 6 sessions $175 and culture class: Chinese immersion in an New Mondays May 3–June 14 3:30–4:30pm intimate and Extreme Earth KE423-P21-1 Online fun setting. Wicked Cool for Kids staff, Instructors Thursdays May 6–June 10 3:30–4:30pm You’ll learn KE423-P21-2 Online the Mandarin Tackle Earth’s extremes as we investigate our language; work planet’s amazing natural resources. Think like on crafts such a geologist and study rocks, which are made as calligraphy, of minerals, and gems. Learn what a glacier is origami, and by making a model “gak” glacier and analyze paper-cutting; how its movement causes erosion. Go on and enjoy singing Chinese songs and playing a safari to find Earth’s biggest land animals games. All levels welcome. Grades K-2. and create a model of a cute creature with 4 sessions $95 extreme defenses against predators. Embrace Wednesdays May 5–26 3:30–4:15pm the force of gravity to help a toy harness the wind with a parachute for a safe Earth land- KE201-P21-K-2 Online ing. It’s extremely cool! Grades K-2. We’ll provide a safe pickup location for the [I liked] learning how to materials you’ll need for this class; the fee is paint Chinese characters and included in the tuition. my name 6 sessions $175 Mondays May 3–June 14 3:30–4:30pm KE422-P21-1 Online Wednesdays May 5–June 9 3:30–4:30pm KE422-P21-2 Online

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Attention Muggles! Susan Paquette, Instructor Apparate to NCE. Join other wannabe witches and wizards for the schoolyear version of this popular summer program, now with all-new activities. We’ll explore the world of Harry Potter through a variety of magic-themed art projects. You’ll build a papier-mâché Hedwig, create a golden snitch with metallic paint and feathers, design the New Monster Book of Monsters with faux fur Super Science: and fangs, and paint and embellish wand Space Explorers crafts. You’ll also learn to draw Scabbers, Crookshanks, and Hedwig; make a whomp- Super Science staff, Instructors ing willow with wire and clay; and construct Come in, Mission Control! Join us for super an Aragog spider—eww! Non-magicans wel- space experiments and learn about our solar come. Grades 1-5. system, exoplanets, the future of space travel, We’ll provide a safe pickup location for the class and the possibilities for space colonization. materials; a $20 fee is payable to the instructor You’ll design and test space suits for your at pickup. Modern Art Adventure team, explore the planets using NASA virtual 4 sessions $115 Nicole Donson, Instructor reality simulations, chart the night sky in any Fridays May 7–28 4–5pm Get inspired by famous artists like Picasso, weather, and create weather experiments to KE381-P21 Online Monet, Van Gogh, and more. Make whim- test the atmosphere on other planets. We’ll sical and abstract paintings like Miro and also enjoy some science fiction activities to Kandinsky and spatter paint like Jackson keep things down to earth. This class will Fine Art Drawing Pollock. Create kinetic wire sculptures and include a combination of virtual games, at- Eddie Bruckner, Instructor mobiles like Calder, and paper collages like home projects, and science demos by our Become a better artist. Master the fundamen- Matisse. And use watercolor paints to create super scientist instructor. Grades K-2. tals of drawing through step-by-step guid- art in the style of Monet’s water lily paintings We’ll provide a safe pickup location for the class ance from our expert instructor. We’ll focus and dot paintings like Georges Seurat. You’ll materials; the fee is included in the tuition. on different drawing concepts in each class learn a bit of art history too, as we focus on 6 sessions $135 to help you see the world in new ways and one artist per week, see images of their work, Thursdays April 8–May 20 3:45–4:30pm develop your unique artistic style. Working and create art inspired by each artist’s style. KE420-P21-Th Online with artist-quality materials including graph- Returning students are welcome. We’ll do all Fridays April 9–May 21 3:45–4:30pm ite, charcoal, chalk, and pastels, you’ll learn new projects in this class. Grades 1-5. KE420-P21-F Online the elements of contour, texture, and pro- We’ll provide a safe pickup location for the class portion; explore the principles of light and materials; a $20 fee is payable to the instructor shade; and discover how line helps to suggest at pickup. form. We’ll work on a variety of projects in 5 sessions $125 class, including imaginative and observation- Tuesdays April 27–May 25 4–5pm We want online learning al drawings, landscapes, seascapes, still lifes, KE293-P21 Online and more. All levels welcome; returning stu- to work for everyone. dents will work on new projects. Grades 3-8. If your child needs assistance to be Materials list is available online. See our website successful in an NCE Kids online for details. class, we’d like to help. Email staff@ 8 sessions $285 newtoncommunityed.org and we Wednesdays March 31-May 26 3-4:30pm will collaborate to explore how we KE385-P21 Online can assist.

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Picture Book Artists Spring Classes Driver’s Ed Nicole Donson, Instructor for High Schoolers CS Driving School staff, Instructors Calling all Eric Carle fans! Join us to create Complete a course in Driver’s Education and artwork inspired by your favorite children’s you can get your license before the age of 18. books. We’ll investigate the artistic approach- Per state requirements, you must be 15 years es in books like Where the Wild Things Are, Please purchase The Official SAT Study and 9 months by the time the class starts. A Rainbow Fish, Leaf Man, Harold and the Guide, by the College Board, and have it for one-session parent training class is required Purple Crayon, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, the first class. as part of the curriculum. The spring online and more. We’ll paint textures on paper and class dates are below. Grades 9-12. make collages as Eric Carle did, paint on SAT Math Review 10 sessions $670 paper leaves and apply a watercolor resist Mondays-Fridays March 15-26 5–8pm technique to make a leaf man, and use col- Neil Hatem, Instructor ored tissue paper to decorate rainbow fish and Tackle the math section of the SAT Reasoning 5 sessions $670 Elmer the elephant. We’ll create monsters like test with confidence. We’ll practice problems Monday-Friday April 19-23 10am–4:30pm the wild things and collages with dots and from the College Board’s sections: Heart of Mondays-Fridays May 10–21 5–8pm drawings using a purple crayon. Each week Algebra, Problem Solving and Data Analysis, For more information or to register, go to we’ll explore a new book and enjoy art proj- Passport to Advanced Math, and Additional csdriving.com. ects inspired by that book. Returning students Topics in Math. We’ll examine the structure are welcome. We’ll do all new projects in this of the exam, discuss test-taking strategies, and class. Grades K-2. practice under simulated test-taking condi- We’ll provide a safe pickup location for the class tions to build your skills and self-assurance. Due to the current COVID-19 materials; a $20 fee is payable to the instructor Grades 9-12. pandemic, NCE is permitting families at pickup. 5 sessions $235 to opt out of Newton Public School’s 5 sessions $125 Mondays March 15–April 12 6:30–8:30pm Buddy System requirement. For Mondays April 26–May 24 4–5pm KH16-P21 Online questions about Driver’s Ed, email KE358-P21 Online [email protected] or call 781-891-0460. SAT Verbal Review Alan Reinstein, Instructor Master the verbal section of the SAT Reasoning test. We’ll review the structure of the exam as well as the writing and critical reading components of the test. You’ll prac- tice under simulated test-taking conditions to build your skills and confidence, so you’ll be ready for any question test makers throw your way. Grades 9-12. 5 sessions $235 Wednesdays March 17–April 14 6:30–8:30pm KH17-P21 Online

High Schoolers: Work for NCE This Summer If you love working with kids, join the NCE staff this summer. Email [email protected] to introduce yourself. Be sure to mention any special talents you have and your availability this summer. Inquiries should come directly from students.

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Summer Digital Arts Fractured Fairy Tales Deanna Mustachio, Instructor Digital Art & Animation Rumpelstiltskin and the seven dwarves are • All Kids Summer classes are locked in a tall tower and eat poison apples. running in person unless otherwise Jack Neylan, Instructor Not! If you have a better idea, join us to tell noted; we will be adding more online Make magical, moving digital art. Start with your version of the story. We’ll take charac- classes soon. Check our website a simple drawing in Photoshop, then add ters you know from fairy tales or other sto- for updates. coloring, layering, and other effects to create ries, and place them in new scenarios where • Please note our new Summer pro- dazzling art. Invent a cast of characters, draw/ they interact to make an original plot. We’ll gram start and end times. In order paint a background for them to inhabit, and write our own short play; design and create to reduce the level of contact between then transition them into a simple four-panel costumes, props, and scenery; and perform students during COVID, we are stag- digital comic. You’ll create a concept for your our unique show for family and friends on gering dropoff and pickup times. Most own short animation and learn frame ani- our last day. Look out Brothers Grimm—here kids morning sports programs will mation in Photoshop to complete your film, come NCE kids! Grades 3-6. run from 9am-12pm and non-sports adding sound too if you’d like. No experience morning programs will run from 8:30- This is a two-week class. 11:30am. Afternoon programs will necessary. Grades 3-5. July 12–23 Newton North 8:30–11:30am run 12:30-3:30pm. See our website for Bring a USB flash drive to class to save your work. KS261-S21 $575 specific times for our full-day programs. July 12–16 Newton North 8:30–11:30am • Summer programs will have strict KS146-S21-1 $325 Improv COVID safety precautions in place. August 2–6 Newton North 12:30–3:30pm Our precautions will reflect the latest KS146-S21-2 $325 Darcy Howell & Deanna Mustachio, Instructors CDC guidance, so please check our August 9–13 Newton South 12:30–3:30pm Make something up. Improv is for every- website for up-to-date information on one—whether you’re someone who always KS146-S21-3 $325 COVID policies. has a funny line ready or you’re on the quiet • Make a full day by combining morning side, join us to create some seriously funny or and afternoon half-day programs each Creative Photo Editing just plain serious characters. Our time will be week. There is a supervised lunch See page 49 for details. filled with games, laughter, and storytelling as period for kids who stay for a full day, you learn the tools and gain the confidence and we will adhere to all COVID safety you need to develop characters and stories guidelines. Photoshop on the spot. Take some risks and expect the • When you sign up for morning and Jack Neylan, Instructor unexpected in this fun and funny class. All afternoon programs in a single week Enhance your photos or fool your friends: levels welcome, including new and returning you save $25. Be sure to add the learn Photoshop, the world’s most popular students. Grades 3-5 & 6-9. corresponding lunch period to your July 6–9 Newton North 8:30–11:30am cart to get your discount. image manipulation program. You can use Photoshop for practical or creative projects. KS398-S21-2-Gr6-9 $245 (Mustachio; Grades 6-9) • We offer afternoon extended day until You’ll design a personal logo, a surrealist col- 5pm. See our website for details. There is August 9–13 Newton South 8:30–11:30am lage, an expressive self-portrait, a reinvented no morning extended day. KS398-S21-2-Gr3-5 $295 (Howell; Grades 3-5) masterpiece, and more. Learn how Photoshop • Our classes are listed by category. Some August 23–27 Newton South 8:30–11:30am can be used to modify people’s appearances classes don’t fit neatly into one category, and alter real photographs, and see if you KS398-S21-3-Gr6-9 $295 (Mustachio; Grades 6-9) so please read them all to find the ones can tell reality from altered reality out in the August 23–27 Newton South 12:30–3:30pm that are just right for you. world. All levels welcome. Grades 6-9. KS398-S21-4-Gr3-5 $295 (Howell; Grades 3-5) • You are eligible for a refund minus a $25 processing fee if you withdraw your Bring a USB flash drive to save your work. child by May 31. Transfers are possible, July 6–9 Newton North 12:30–3:30pm space permitting. There will be a $25 fee KS354-S21-1 $275 There are for each transfer. Refund and transfer July 26–30 Newton South 12:30–3:30pm no classes on requests can be made by emailing KS354-S21-2 $325 Monday July 5. [email protected]. August 23–27 Newton South 8:30–11:30am KS354-S21-3 $325

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New Textile Arts Registration Reminder Improv Junior Darcy Howell, Instructor Crazy Cross Stitch Registration closes the Thursday Make something up. Improv is for everyone, Deanna Mustachio, Instructor before the following week’s of every age. Join us to learn the basics of this Embellish your life. Join us to learn the basics classes. Sign up early so you theatrical genre. If you’re shy or loud, silly of cross-stitch, the three-dimensional pixel don’t miss out! or serious, come act it out! We’ll play games, art! Use your nimble fingers to stitch pre- perform skits, and find new and surprising made patterns or design your own decorative ways to express ourselves. Get ready to be or wearable art. You’ll start by stitching a inventive—there’s no such thing as right or simple pattern from a selection of choices, wrong when you improvise, and we can’t wait and progress to choosing a more difficult to hear your ideas. Grades K-2. pattern or designing one of your own to July 6–9 Newton North 8:30–11:30am stitch onto fabric or a clothing item of your KS399-S21-1 $245 choice. You’ll leave the class with at least one July 19–23 Newton North 12:30–3:30pm beautiful wall hanging or piece of wearable KS399-S21-2 $295 art, and a new skill to help you while away July 26–30 Newton South 8:30–11:30am the hours. Grades 3-9. KS399-S21-3 $295 See our website for the materials you’ll need for this class. July 12–16 Newton North 12:30–3:30pm Public Speaking Boot Camp KS345-S21-1 $325 See page 55 for details. August 2–6 Newton North 12:30–3:30pm Knitting KS345-S21-2 $325 Deanna Mustachio, Instructor New Knitting used to be for grannies, but now Sea Dance Fabric Painting it’s universally cool. You can say “I made it Isabel Darmon Weiss, Instructor Nicole Donson, Instructor myself!” when friends admire your stylish scarf, and you’ll never be bored again—you Move like sea creatures in our summer dance Get paint on your clothes! Learn popular silk can take your yarn and needles anywhere. immersion class. Learn about a different and fabric painting and decorating techniques We’ll work on basics such as knit and underwater animal every day and mimic its using non-toxic colorfast dyes, fabric paints, purl stitches, casting, binding, increasing, moves. We’ll practice different dance styles markers, and more. You’ll mix colors, thicken decreasing, making stripes, and reading a including ballet, modern, and jazz, and see dyes, spatter paint, print with rubber stamps, simple knitting pattern. Once you’ve mastered which one best represents each animal. Each and use salt to make beautiful starbursts and the basics, you can really have fun. We’ll have day will include a drawing project, a mini dynamic patterns. Paint a silk scarf and sun- a variety of patterns to choose from, including dance lesson, some improvisation, and cho- catcher, a pillowcase, tote bag, or T-shirt-your some more challenging ones like monsters reographed dance sequences. We’ll also play choice of projects and styles is endless. For a and flowers, which use double-pointed games where we get to know more about the finishing touch you can embellish your work needles for really cool results. All levels sea creatures we’re imitating—like clownfish, with colorful sequins, buttons, or embroidery. welcome. Grades 3-9. sharks, or stinging jellyfish! Ages 4-7. Grades 3-8. See our website for the materials you’ll need for July 19–23 Newton North 8:30–11:30am Materials will be provided; you can bring fabric this class. or clothing from home too. Wear old clothes or KS367-S21-1 $295 July 6–9 Newton North 12:30–3:30pm August 16–20 Newton North 8:30–11:30am a smock. July 12–16 Newton North 8:30–11:30am KS212-S21-1 $275 KS367-S21-2 $295 KS073-S21-1 $325 August 23–27 Newton South 12:30–3:30pm August 23–27 Newton South 8:30–11:30am KS212-S21-2 $325 KS367-S21-3 $295

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Visual Arts Art Around the World Susan Paquette, Instructor 3D Sculpture Explore a country a day as we make art from Stay in the Know different countries and immerse in their Susan Paquette, Instructor cultures. On our trip to Mexico, we’ll create We may add new classes. Sign up Think beyond paper and pencil—it’s time piñatas and paint them, listen to Mexican to receive our email updates or to go 3D! Use a wide variety of materials to music, and learn some Spanish phrases. In check our website. make three-dimensional fine art projects. China, we’ll learn Chinese brush painting Create giant ice cream cones out of papi- and draw pandas and dragons. In England er-mâché, construct modern sculptures of we’ll make a castle with paper and cardboard, wire and wood, and design wearable cowboy New and in Italy we’ll sculpt our own leaning tow- or cowgirl hats and decoupage cereal box er of Pisa and sing ‘O Sole Mio! Join us on Swag Design: Outfit Makeover beach totes. You’ll work with the following our art journey. Grades K-3. Joyce Deliza, Instructor media: boxes, cardboard, papier-mâché, July 12–16 Newton North 12:30–3:30pm Strut your stuff. If you love to create your nylon, wire, wood, paint, Styrofoam, contact KS327-S21-1 $325 paper, and other miscellaneous craft supplies. own style and modify your clothing to make August 9–13 Newton South 8:30–11:30am Join us in the third dimension! Grades K-3. it more you, join us to learn new techniques KS327-S21-2 $325 for transforming your wardrobe. First, you’ll July 19–23 Newton North 12:30–3:30pm create a collage to represent your aesthetic vi- KS089-S21 $325 sion, and then you’ll brainstorm and plan out New the placement of your designs. You’ll tie-dye Animal Art Art Studio: Animals your garment to create a unique base pattern, Danielle Schechner, Instructor then add layers with custom iron-ons or pic- Susan Paquette, Instructor Study animals through the lens of an artist. tures from your collage. As a finishing touch, Calling all animal lovers! Spend a week at We’ll learn about different animal species and you’ll use fabric-friendly paint to add extra the NCE Zoo, where all the animals are of their behaviors through diverse art methods, detail and flare to your custom design. You’ll your own creation. You’ll make 2D and 3D materials, and projects. We’ll use the color leave class with at least one original standout animal-themed art projects. You’ll create wheel and mixing and painting techniques piece to add to your wardrobe and the confi- hand-painted papier-mâché animal puppets; while investigating camouflage for reptiles. dence to create others at home on your own. learn to draw animals of the Arctic, rain- You’ll observe and listen to identify local Dress to get messy. Grades 5-9. forest, and New England; use cut paper and birds, learn how to draw birds accurately, and See our website for the materials you’ll need for yarn to make a forest of animal species; and make bird sculptures. As we explore marine this class. sculpt and paint your favorite animals with homemade clay. We’ll also design animal life, you’ll make jellyfish wire sculptures and July 19–23 Newton North 8:30–11:30am do printmaking of sea creatures. Grades 3-6. KS377-S21-1 $325 belts, necklaces, and rings from paper, fabric, and clay. Grades K-3. July 19–23 Newton North 12:30–3:30pm August 9–13 Newton South 12:30–3:30pm July 6–9 Newton North 8:30–11:30am KS403-S21-1 $325 KS377-S21-2 $325 KS193-S21-1 $275 August 16–20 Newton North 8:30–11:30am August 2–6 Newton North 12:30–3:30pm KS403-S21-2 $325 KS193-S21-2 $325

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New Clay Workshop Art Studio: Daniela Ostreicher, Instructor Nature Explorations From the functional to the whimsical, make just about anything you want from clay. Join Danielle Schechner, Instructor us and learn handbuilding fundamentals Become a careful observer of the natural and techniques for creating pinch pots, slabs, environment and develop the tools to be a coils, and sculptures. You’ll get lots of one- phenomenal naturalist and artist. You’ll learn on-one expert guidance as you perfect your basic drawing techniques and strategies for pieces, and you’ll select your favorites to glaze capturing nature and our environment as with the colors and patterns of your choice. we explore line, texture, color, proportion, Our instructor will fire your pieces after class, principles of light and shade, patterns, and and we will notify you when they are avail- more. You’ll create your own handmade na- able for pickup. Grades 2-5 & 6-9. ture journals and fill them with your obser- You will need your own tools for this class. See our vations, practice drawings, and exploratory website for our recommendations. exercises. We’ll work in a variety of artistic July 6–9 Newton North 8:30–11:30am Art Studio: Comics media including pencil, charcoal, colored pencil, pastel, and inks. We’ll work both in- KS182-S21-1-Gr2-5 $275 (Grades 2-5) Jack Neylan, Instructor doors and outdoors—going on walks, sitting, July 6–9 Newton North 12:30–3:30pm Join us and learn every step to making com- exploring, and observing still lifes, plants, KS182-S21-2-Gr6-9 $275 (Grades 6-9) ics! They are one of the world’s oldest sto- animals, and landscapes. Grades 3-6. July 19–23 Newton North 8:30–11:30am rytelling media and they can be beautifully July 12–16 Newton North 12:30–3:30pm KS182-S21-3-Gr2-5 $325 (Grades 2-5) simple or incredibly complex. You’ll design KS402-S21-1 $325 July 19–23 Newton North 12:30–3:30pm your characters, create a simple three-panel August 23–27 Newton South 8:30–11:30am strip, ink and color a page, and finally, make KS182-S21-4-Gr6-9 $325 (Grades 6-9) a dynamic multi-page comic in the genre KS402-S21-2 $325 August 16–20 Newton North 8:30–11:30am of your choice. We’ll look at a wide range of KS182-S21-5-Gr6-9 $325 (Grades 6-9) comics—from­ early 19th century newspaper Classic Camp Crafts August 16–20 Newton North 12:30–3:30pm strips to Japanese Manga to modern-day Susan Paquette, Instructor KS182-S21-6-Gr2-5 $325 (Grades 2-5) digital web comics. You’ll learn a variety of drawing styles, gain an understanding of If your favorite thing about summer camp story structure, and leave class with several is art, here are all the best camp crafts in Creative Lettering copies of your original comics and a new one week-long class. Make apple sculptures, Joanne Baker, Instructor beaded bracelets, tea bag hand-warmers, appreciation for this art form. Grades 4-9. CREATE spectacular lettering, original illu- paper balloons, egg cup tarantulas, braid art, See our website for the materials you’ll need for minated alphabets, and gorgeous calligraphy, votive candle holders, tissue paper flowers, this class. using plain old pens, pencils, and markers. watercolor murals, and even slime. The list June 28–July 2 Newton South 12:30–3:30pm In just a week, you’ll become a masterful goes on and on and is sure to include crafts KS356-S21-1 $325 hand-writer, able to produce letters, enve- you’ve not yet encountered. Grades K-3. lopes, signs, banners, posters, and even per- August 16–20 Newton North 8:30–11:30am June 28–July 2 Newton South 8:30–11:30am KS356-S21-2 $325 sonalized monograms that will wow people. KS163-S21 $325 Take this class and your doodling, drawing, lettering, and way of looking at a blank piece of paper will be changed forever. Grades 5-9. See our website for the materials you’ll need for this class. For easier planning, see our July 6–9 Newton North 8:30–11:30am Summer At a Glance chart KS299-S21-1 $275 on pages 60-61 for a user- July 19–23 Newton North 12:30–3:30pm friendly listing of all our KS299-S21-2 $325 Kids Summer classes.

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Decor by Me Glass Class Nicole Donson, Instructor Michel L’Huillier, Instructor Create cool keepsake crafts. Explore the art Dazzle family and friends with your out- of mosaics and decorate a wooden plank or standing glass artwork. Make a trivet, name picture frame with ceramic tiles and grout. plate, or big decorated mirror with a glass Make a funky mirror by attaching clothes mosaic, and create a fused glass night light pins around a circular mirror. Decoupage and a tack-fused decorative tile. With jew- a keepsake box using decorative papers, elry-mosaic, you’ll place glass beads and colored tissue, fabric, glue-on jewels, and dichroic pieces in a deep pendant to create colorful beads. Make a hardbound journal two necklaces. Master these techniques and using classic bookbinding techniques, and learn to work safely with glass as you explore Picture Book Artists decorate its cover with fabric or fancy papers, the creativity this medium allows. Grades stickers, ribbons, or glue-on jewels. Decorate 2-5 & 6-9. Nicole Donson, Instructor and build desk accessories from wood and June 28–July 2 Newton South 8:30–11:30am Calling all Eric Carle fans! Join us to create recycled materials, or create decorations to KS361-S21-1-Gr6-9 $325 (Grades 6-9) artwork inspired by your favorite children’s hang on your wall. Use our items to decorate books. We’ll investigate the artistic approach- June 28–July 2 Newton South 12:30–3:30pm with or bring your own. Grades 3-9. es in books like Where the Wild Things Are, KS361-S21-2-Gr2-5 $325 (Grades 2-5) June 28–July 2 Newton South 12:30–3:30pm Rainbow Fish, Leaf Man, Harold and the August 2–6 Newton North 8:30–11:30am KS140-S21-1 $325 Purple Crayon, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, KS361-S21-3-Gr2-5 $325(Grades 2-5) and more. We’ll paint textures on paper and August 2–6 Newton North 8:30–11:30am August 2–6 Newton North 12:30–3:30pm make collages as Eric Carle did, paint on pa- KS140-S21-2 $325 KS361-S21-4-Gr6-9 $325 (Grades 6-9) per leaves and apply a watercolor resist tech- nique to make a leaf man, and use colored Fashion Art Projects tissue paper to decorate rainbow fish and Graphic Novels Elmer the elephant. We’ll create monsters like Susan Paquette, Instructor See page 54 for details. the wild things and collages with dots and Walk the runway in your own original cloth- drawings using a purple crayon. Each week ing and accessories. Design duct-tape wallets we’ll explore a new book and enjoy art proj- Lights, Camera, Action! with patterned tape, assemble beaded jewel- ects inspired by that book. Grades K-2. ry, and form metal pendants and/or necklac- See page 54 for details. August 9–13 Newton South 8:30–11:30am es. Recycle matchboxes to make lockets with a picture inside, and construct a craft foam KS388-S21-1 $325 Modern Art Adventure purse, rhinestone hair clips, and colorful August 16–20 Newton North 12:30–3:30pm fabric headbands and fleece beanies. Sew a Nicole Donson, Instructor KS388-S21-2 $325 heart-shaped pillow, design fingerless gloves, Paint like Picasso, spatter like Pollack, and and strut your stuff in an original trash bag imagine like Monet. Draw inspiration from New dress. All projects are wearable. No sewing famous artists of the last two centuries. We’ll skills needed: we’ll use double-sided fabric make whimsical and abstract paintings à Really Big Art tape, glue, and other clever ways to construct la Kandinsky and Miró, create kinetic wire Susan Paquette, Instructor our projects. Grades K-3. sculptures and mobiles like Calder, and con- Think big. Collaborate with fellow artists to July 12–16 Newton North 8:30–11:30am struct paper collages like Matisse. Using col- make large group projects, and work solo KS328-S21-1 $325 ored tissue paper and watercolor paints, we’ll on big individual ones. Using paint, pastels, create impressionist paintings in the style of August 9–13 Newton South 12:30–3:30pm fabric, and 3D objects, we’ll create colorful Monet, still lifes as done by Cézanne, and dot KS328-S21-2 $325 animal posters, cool magazine collages, and paintings like Seurat. We’ll learn a bit of art larger-than-life murals. Refine your animal history too as we immerse ourselves in the drawing skills as you create your poster, world of individual artists, see images of their and give it a theme like wild-world safari work, and try our hand at different styles. or Franklin Park Zoo. Develop an idea for Grades 2-5. your collage and cut magazines and other July 26–30 Newton South 12:30–3:30pm paper sources to construct it, add textured KS245-S21-1 $325 elements like fabric, sand, and buttons, August 9–13 Newton South 12:30–3:30pm KS245-S21-2 $325

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and work as a team on a group watercolor New mural. We’ll work inside and outside on our Need Help Planning projects, and at the end of the week you’ll Tiny Homes your Summer? Lucia Wolfe, Instructor have artwork so big you’ll need help carry- For easy planning, see our Summer ing it home! Grades K-3. You are shrinking, and you now inhabit a tee- At a Glance chart on pages 60-61 for August 2–6 Newton North 8:30–11:30am ny-tiny world filled with teeny-tiny versions a user-friendly listing of all our Kids KS336-S21 $325 of your favorite things. Create a miniature Summer classes. paradise using found items and unconven- tional materials. Design a reading room with Star Wars Spectacular a soft chair, a lavish living room, a game Susan Paquette, Instructor room with a “big” screen TV, or a bedroom Zentangle Travel to “a long time ago in a galaxy far with all the best furnishings. The possibilities Lauren Comando, Instructor are endless so long as your fingers are nim- far away…” where you’ll use a variety of Start simple and create amazing, seemingly ble and your imagination is expansive. Our materials to make art projects inspired by complex drawings. If you can draw the letters regular-sized instructor with outsized talent the Star Wars universe. You’ll work with the i, c, s, and o, you can design cool Zentangles. will help you transform your chosen items following media: cardboard, papier-mâché, Zentangle is a structured drawing method to complete your personalized tiny home wire, self-drying clay, paint, and other mis- with infinite possibilities. We’ll start with a diorama. You can’t live in it, but it will surely cellaneous craft supplies. You’ll create pop-up series of steps such as setting up, tangling/ live in your house as a showpiece for years to battle action scene cards, design a baby Yoda drawing, shading, and making your drawing come. Grades 3-5 & 6-8. puppet with a costume, sculpt a clay BB-8, pop. Then your unique black and white art- construct a 3D Millennium Falcon, and test a See our website for the materials you’ll need for work will develop quickly, to be celebrated by blue milk recipe. “Do. Or do not. There is no this class. your fellow artists. By the end of class you’ll try!” Grades K-3. July 19–23 Newton North 8:30–11:30am have a collection of Zentangle drawings that June 28–July 2 Newton South 12:30–3:30pm KS371-S21-Gr6-8 $325 (Grades 6-8) look like they were years in the making. KS384-S21-1 $325 July 26–30 Newton South 8:30–11:30am Grades 3-8. July 19–23 Newton North 8:30–11:30am KS371-S21-Gr3-5 $325 (Grades 3-5) June 28–July 2 Newton South 8:30–11:30am KS384-S21-2 $325 KS392-S21-1 $325 Trash Art July 26–30 Newton South 12:30–3:30pm New Ginelle McKenzie, Instructor KS392-S21-2 $325 Sustainable Sculpture Don’t throw it away! You can recycle your New Joyce Deliza, Instructor trash and use it to make really cool crafts. We’ll create great projects such as paper-tow- Bend, twist, and paint. Make unique sculp- Advanced Zentangle el-roll rainsticks, egg carton caterpillars, and tures from recycled materials. You can use Lauren Comando, Instructor recycled treasure boxes. We’ll also melt old recycled materials to create anything from a crayons and put them in molds to create new If you’ve mastered simple Zentangle designs, decorative accessory to a sea creature to an fun-colored ones. For inspiration we’ll read join us for the next step on your tangling alien from outer space. You’ll choose your books like Harold and The Purple Crayon, journey. Zentangle offers infinite possibili- sculpture’s size and shape, build its frame Michael Recycle Meets Litterbug Doug, and ties. In this class you’ll make more complex from our reused items, and then cover the Willow. It’s not just about art—it’s about sav- designs, work with different materials, and frame with papier-mâché, to make it strong ing the planet too. Ages 4-7. leave with some sophisticated projects to be and smooth. Then comes the super creative proud of. Grades 3-8. part: using a variety of paints and painting July 26–30 Newton South 12:30–3:30pm KS106-S21-1 $325 This class is open to previous Zentangle or Creative styles, you’ll apply original designs for a fab- Lettering students and new students who seriously ulous finishing touch to make your sculpture August 16–20 Newton North 8:30–11:30am love to draw. truly your own. Grades 4-9. KS106-S21-2 $325 August 23–27 @ Newton South 12:30–3:30pm See our website for the materials you’ll need for KS405-S21 $325 this class. July 12–16 Newton North 8:30–11:30am KS378-S21-1 $325 August 23–27 Newton South 12:30–3:30pm KS378-S21-2 $325

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Science & Technology New Adventures in Nature Camp Invention Kimberly McDonagh, Director A Movie of You Sharon Sears, Instructor Enjoy high-energy activities that Explore the great outdoors, and enjoy na- See page 54 for details. encourage inventive thinking and cre- ture-themed art and science projects. We’ll ative problem solving, while applying embark on a scavenger hunt and create a science, technology, engineering, math, 3D Printing, Coding, & Design unique collage from the objects you collect; and the arts. BlocksCAD Inc staff, Instructors learn about the different bird populations in In Week 1 (Recharge) you’ll design, See how the seemingly impossible is our area and build a DIY bird feeder to keep build and test a device to launch rubber achieved. Learn the foundations of coding, them happy and healthy; and hone our ob- ducks and apply the physics concepts of along with basic computer-aided design servational skills as we learn to identify cloud trajectory and velocity to set the ducks (CAD) principles so you can take digital formations and what they foretell. We’ll also on their path; reverse engineer a wire- files and transform them into real, everyday hunt for bugs and discuss their role in the less microphone and then develop and objects. You’ll learn introductory concepts food chain, and develop our green thumbs pitch your own inventions; and apply including loops, variables, and modules, and with an indoor gardening project. You’ll nature-based discoveries to create vehi- make unique, personalized, three-dimen- finish class with a range of projects to display cles that can travel across land as well as sional designs for projects such as a tablet or and a newfound appreciation for the natural through the air and under water. You’ll iPhone accessory, a science fiction character, world around you. Grades K-2. explore energy, fuel, and movement, or a vehicle. Your instructor will print two August 9–13 Newton South 8:30–11:30am as you modify your designs to take on of your designs over the course of the class; KS369-S21-1 $325 super challenges in a road rally. You’ll you’ll take one home, and the other will be August 23–27 Newton South 12:30–3:30pm also explore circuitry, engineering, and available for pickup later. Grades 3-5 & 6-9. KS369-S21-2 $325 cricket anatomy as you make your own June 28–July 2 Newton South 12:30–3:30pm solar-powered robotic cricket. KS292-S21-1-Gr6-9 $325 (Grades 6-9) App Inventors In Week 2 (Fast Forward) you’ll design July 6–9 Newton North 8:30–11:30am Circuit Lab staff, Instructors your own futuristic smart home filled KS292-S21-2-Gr3-5 $275 (Grades 3-5) with gadgets, LEDs, technology, and Explore the inner workings of mobile elec- July 19–23 Newton North 12:30–3:30pm innovation; become a pet vet for robotic tronic devices in this hands-on class, and KS292-S21-3-Gr6-9 $325 (Grades 6-9) puppies, developing a cure for sick ones make fun, creative apps for Android phones and designing an awesome dog park July 26–30 Newton South 12:30–3:30pm and tablets. Using MIT App Inventor soft- for their pleasure; and launch into the KS292-S21-4-Gr3-5 $325 (Grades 3-5) ware along with Arduino microcontrollers future with your own Optibot, a small August 16–20 Newton North 8:30–11:30am and Bluetooth, we’ll program Android apps self-driving robot that senses change in to read sensors, control lights by remote, KS292-S21-5-Gr6-9 $325 (Grades 6-9) light. You’ll design your own futuristic and design interactive games. You’ll learn August 23–27 Newton South 12:30–3:30pm vehicle too. fundamentals of circuitry, programming, and KS292-S21-6-Gr3-5 $325 (Grades 3-5) app design while building your projects, and In both weeks, you’ll enjoy inventive out- you’ll have guidance from our expert instruc- door games. Kids will be grouped by age; tors along the way. There’s plenty of room for we’ll try to place you with your friends if your own ingenuity here, and the concepts we get your requests by June 1. you’ll learn apply to Apple products as well. Attention veteran inventors: Recharge is Grades 6-9. a new program, and Fast Forward was August 9–13 Newton South 8:30–11:30am last offered in 2018. Grades 1-6. KS254-S21-1 $325 See our website for the materials you’ll need to bring to camp. August 23–27 Newton South 12:30–3:30pm KS254-S21-2 $325 July 12–16 Newton South 9am–3:30pm KS383-S21-Recharge $375 July 19–23 Newton South 9am–3:30pm KS383-S21-Fast Forward $375

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New Designing Mobile Apps Camp Invention CIT Crack that Code: Coding with Kids staff, Instructors Program Cryptography & Security Make your phone ring—with your own apps, that is. Learn the basics of designing and Train to be a counselor with us. Arthur Berman, Instructor Under the supervision of our creating mobile apps. Using Thunkable, a free What makes a password super secure or a Director, counselors, and teachers, drag-and-drop platform for building mobile code so secret that nobody can crack it? Join you’ll assist with all details of our apps, you’ll make projects such as sound- us to learn how software engineers keep camp and help make each camper’s boards, games, or music players. You’ll learn information safe from people who want to experience a great one. Email to upload images; use UI components such steal secrets. We’ll map the internet’s internal [email protected] to as control, motion, and logic commands; and structure, learn how data is organized and apply. Grades 7-9. apply programming concepts such as vari- stored, and consider how hacks and data ables, functions, and event handlers. At the breaches happen. We’ll also play group games end of class you’ll be able to install your apps like Messenger, where you are a piece of data on mobile devices or even publish them to an Circuitry 101 hoping to travel safely from origin to destina- online store to share with friends and family Circuit Lab staff, Instructors tion, and do some simple coding too. You’ll around the world. The apps you create can be leave class with a deeper understanding of Light up the world! Learn all about circuitry used on IOS or Android devices. Grades 6-9. internet fundamentals and how to defend and create your own electronics. You’ll ex- July 12–16 Newton North 8:30–11:30am your data from predators. Grades 6-9. plore the inner workings of electrical compo- KS389-S21-1 $325 nents like lights, buzzers, switches, motors, August 2–6 Newton North 12:30–3:30pm and sensors, and use those components to KS368-S21 $325 New design custom light-up greeting cards, elec- tric games, “brush bots,” mazes, and even Creative Photo Editing Engineering Face-Off musical instruments. We’ll use Snap Circuits Sumit Majumder, Instructor to make a variety of projects and get into Coding with Kids staff, Instructors Put some personality into your photos. Learn Solve exciting engineering challenges. Find advanced engineering concepts too, like how out who among you can create the lon- using different voltages can change the speed the ins and outs of GIMP photo-editing software to fool your family and friends and gest-flying hot-air balloon, the fastest maglev of a motor. Each class will include a circuitry (magnetic) vehicle, and the most powerful lesson and a hands-on project to take home. express yourself through your altered photos. Create a fake vacation photo, put yourself wind turbine. You’ll join one of our class Grades 1-3. teams to compete together against other August 16–20 Newton North 8:30–11:30am into a famous painting, or crown your cat as king. You’ll learn the basics of pixels and col- teams to design and build a variety of proj- KS251-S21 $325 or manipulation, work with layers and masks, ects. Along the way you’ll learn some basic and adjust textures so your photos really say principles of thermodynamics, electricity, you. Grades 6-9. and magnetism, and apply them to your de- signs. You’ll use both hand and power tools August 2–6 Newton North 8:30–11:30am to construct your projects. Then, it’s off to the KS386-S21 $325 races! Grades 3-6. July 12–16 Newton North 12:30–3:30pm KS379-S21-1 $325 August 2–6 Newton North 8:30–11:30am KS379-S21-2 $325

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New Hands-on Electronics Intro to Programming: Scratch Engineering Workshop: Circuit Lab staff, Instructors Circuit Lab staff, Instructors Build Electronics Tinker with electronics while learning the Get with the program and learn Scratch, a basics of computer programming. Beginning popular free programming tool created at Sumit Majumder, Instructor with experiments that explore the fundamen- MIT. Learn the fundamentals of writing code Build gizmos that function and are fun. Make tals of electronics and circuit building, you’ll through fun yet challenging tasks, and apply a paper-bowl loudspeaker that plugs into the move on to design your own interactive your creativity through inventive game de- headphone jack of your smartphone, an LED and programmable devices. Working both signs. Create thematic animations, interactive strobe, or a buzzer that sounds when a pesky independently and in teams, you’ll use the stories, and short video games while master- younger sibling opens your secret drawer. latest tools including Arduino (for building ing different skills and coding concepts daily. You’ll learn all about electronic components interactive devices) and Raspberry Pi (for You’ll finish class with the tools you need to like resistors, capacitors, and oscillators; as- learning about computers and coding) to continue with Scratch and other program- semble and test your circuits on a breadboard experiment with LEDs, resistors, motors, and ming projects on your own. Grades 3-5. (a construction base for your prototypes); programming. You’ll create interactive flash- This is a beginner class; no experience necessary. and then permanently solder them onto cir- lights, digital musical instruments, home- cuit boards. Join us and find out how things June 28–July 2 Newton South 8:30–11:30am made computer games, and more. Each day KS340-S21-1 $325 work. Grades 6-9. you’ll design a hands-on project under the August 9–13 Newton South 12:30–3:30pm July 26–30 Newton South 8:30–11:30am guidance of skilled Circuit Lab instructors. KS373-S21-1 $325 Grades 3-5. KS340-S21-2 $325 August 16–20 Newton North 12:30–3:30pm June 28–July 2 Newton South 12:30–3:30pm KS373-S21-2 $325 KS153-S21-1 $325 Intro to Python August 16–20 Newton North 12:30–3:30pm Coding with Kids staff, Instructors New KS153-S21-2 $325 Learn to program with Python, one of the Engineering Workshop: most widely-used programming languages Build Robots Interactive Electronics in the world. Python is a versatile and easy- to-learn starter language that’s popular with Sumit Majumder, Instructor Circuit Lab staff, Instructors software developers, scientists, and data an- Design and build some cool and useful Get connected as we explore the realm alysts working in all fields from medical re- robots. Make a soap bubble blower, a self- where electronic circuitry meets computer search to space science at NASA. In this class leveling tray, or a solar panel that tracks the programming. You’ll use the latest tools: you’ll learn and practice core coding con- movement of the sun. You’ll learn the basics Arduino (for building interactive devices) cepts such as data structures and algorithms, of programming on the Arduino platform, and Raspberry Pi (for learning about com- and learn Python-specific concepts and and construct your robots with essential ma- puters and coding) to take an idea and make syntax. Your projects will range from trivia chine components including actuators (such it reality. Starting with the basics and build- quizzes to competitive two-player games, and as DC and servo motors) that are used to ing up to complex, interactive devices, we’ll everything in between. Grades 3-5 & 6-9. move mechanisms, and sensors (such as ul- create everything from LED light shows and June 28–July 2 Newton South 8:30–11:30am trasonic and infrared) that react to and con- touchless musical instruments to wearable KS385-S21-1-Gr6-9 $325 (Grades 6-9) trol the surrounding environment. You’ll use computers, using a comprehensive library of July 19–23 Newton North 8:30–11:30am hand and power tools to put it all together. So parts and equipment. Through our series of roll up your sleeves and join us. Grades 6-9. fun, hands-on projects, you’ll learn not just KS385-S21-2-Gr3-5 $325 (Grades 3-5) Tuition includes the cost of an Arduino for you how to use computers, but also how to make July 26–30 Newton South 12:30–3:30pm to take home and use to continue your program- them work for you. Grades 6-9. KS385-S21-3-Gr6-9 $325 (Grades 6-9) ming endeavors. July 6–9 Newton North 8:30–11:30am August 2–6 Newton North 12:30–3:30pm July 19–23 Newton North 8:30–11:30am KS339-S21-1 $275 KS385-S21-4-Gr3-5 $325 (Grades 3-5) KS372-S21-1 $385 August 9–13 Newton South 12:30–3:30pm KS372-S21-2 $385

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Lego Engineering Minecraft Mania 1 Wicked Cool for Kids staff, Instructors Wicked Cool for Kids staff, Instructors Attention Lego lovers: we’ve updated our We’re wicked excited to bring you Minecraft Lego engineering program to include STEM- Mania-a blend of virtual learning with based challenges and free building—two hands-on activities that explore science and things we know you’ll love. You’ll build engineering using Minecraft. Use an inter- mechanisms that incorporate gears, fly- active avatar to investigate a game-based wheels, levers, and cams to make barking educational environment. Engage in both dogs, crawling bugs, launch-powered drag computer and real-world activities covering racers, and other amazing contraptions. geology, engineering, physics, and biology. Crank up the fun as you use your creativity Learn about the properties of rocks and min- to build with Legos and solve challenges: try erals, and take home your own rock collec- designing a spinning eggbeater or creating New tion. Build skyscrapers and simple machines, a car to carry Lego bricks uphill. Rise to the plant your own crops, and learn about elec- Lego challenge! Grades 1-4. Math Discovery tricity in enjoyable experiential challenges. June 28–July 2 Newton South 8:30–11:30am Sharon Sears, Instructor Minecraft Maniacs, join us for a week of KS316-S21-1 $325 Deepen your appreciation of the universal fascination in the Minecraft world. Some Minecraft experience required. Grades 2-5. July 19–23 Newton North 8:30–11:30am language of math. Step back in time to dis- KS316-S21-2 $325 cover the Mayan number system; we’ll dis- Parents, don’t worry—computer time is mixed cuss how it came to be and how it compares with creative craft activities and outdoor time. August 9–13 Newton South 12:30–3:30pm to other number systems around the world, June 28–July 2 Newton South 8:30am–3:30pm KS316-S21-3 $325 including ours, and see if you can solve some KS109-S21-1 $445 problems using Mayan numbers. Then we’ll July 26–30 Newton South 8:30am–3:30pm Lego Robotics test your mind with engineering challenges KS109-S21-2 $445 using resources like clothespins, binder clips, Wicked Cool for Kids staff, Instructors August 16–20 Newton North 8:30am–3:30pm and popsicle sticks. You’ll make your own Tell it what to do! Program free-roaming ro- Möbius strips and flexagons, and write secret KS109-S21-3 $445 bots with Lego WeDo software and building codes that can only be decrypted by apply- kits, using iPads and Bluetooth technology ing mathematics. Join us to enjoy a range of to send programming instructions to a wire- hands-on activities that reveal how math is less module. Your untethered robots will be part of everything around us. All levels wel- capable of completing structured as well as come. Grades 1-4. open-ended tasks. Build bots that use sensors July 19–23 Newton North 12:30–3:30pm to know when to stop, create a shake table to test houses designed to withstand an earth- KS370-S21-1 $295 quake, or make a robot to sort and recycle August 16–20 Newton North 8:30–11:30am items. Start your career as a robotics engineer KS370-S21-2 $295 here. Grades 1-4. July 12–16 Newton North 8:30–11:30am KS333-S21-1 $325 July 26–30 Newton South 12:30–3:30pm KS333-S21-2 $325 August 23–27 Newton South 12:30–3:30pm KS333-S21-3 $325

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Minecraft Mania 2 Python Multiplayer Games Wicked Cool for Kids staff, Instructors Coding with Kids staff, Instructors The Mania continues! Explore and build in Python pros, take your coding to the next Minecraft worlds that have been customized level. Learn the basics of multi-player game for our learning activities. Construct complex design and code your own two-player villages and map out a hands-on model com- games. You’ll learn concepts such as nested munity built with real-world materials. Learn conditionals, vectors and projectiles, event the secrets of Minecraft to forge unique tools, handlers, and how to code multiple control- discover the awesome power of redstone, lers for different characters. Projects may and create automated factories to supply include Wizard Battle, Snowball Chucker, Air your empire. Design light-up circuits and Hockey and more. At the end of class you can simple machines to take home. You should enjoy playing your game on your computer have some Minecraft experience to take this against your favorite opponent. Grades 6-9. class. Minecraft Mania 1 is not a prerequi- Some Python coding experience required. site for this class but you should have some New August 23–27 Newton South 8:30–11:30am Minecraft experience. Grades 2-5. KS391-S21 $325 Attention Minecraft Mania students: these are dif- Minecraft Modding ferent activities, so join us again for twice the fun. Coding with Kids staff, Instructors And parents, don’t worry—computer time is mixed Robotics 101 with creative craft activities and outdoor time. Attention Minecrafters: build your own mods and make your favorite game even Circuit Lab staff, Instructors July 12–16 Newton North 8:30am–3:30pm better. In this class you’ll apply your creativ- Can a robot make a peanut butter and KS265-S21-1 $445 ity and problem-solving skills as you build jelly sandwich? Well, that may depend on August 2–6 Newton North 8:30am–3:30pm your computer programming prowess. You’ll the person who designed it! Join us for an KS265-S21-2 $445 customize the game with original world intro to robotics and find out what your August 23–27 Newton South 8:30am–3:30pm maps and features on your own Minecraft tech creations can and can’t do. Enjoy fun, KS265-S21-3 $445 server. Using a simple drag-and-drop coding hands-on activities focusing on what it environment, you’ll code mods to create all- means to write, debug, and execute computer new items, environments, characters, game programs. We’ll start low-tech, creating modes, and more. Enjoy the game like never and running “human programs,” and we’ll before with your new and unique Minecraft advance to programming the popular Sphero features. Grades 3-5 & 6-9. robot, SPRK+. We’ll program Sphero to Minecraft Java Edition is required for this class. See speak when it is shaken, change colors on the link in the online class description to purchase demand, spin like dice to output random it. Other versions of Minecraft (iPad, Xbox, numbers, perform magic like Harry Potter’s Windows 10, etc.) will not support the modding wand, and more (but not make a PB & J for this class. The tuition includes a $20 fee for a sandwich). Grades 2-5. Code Kingdoms license that we will purchase for July 6–9 Newton North 12:30–3:30pm you. Code Kingdoms is the platform we’ll use for doing the modding; instructions will be emailed to KS293-S21-1 $275 registered students. August 23–27 Newton South 8:30–11:30am July 6–9 Newton North 12:30–3:30pm KS293-S21-2 $325 KS387-S21-1-Gr6-9 $275 (Grades 6-9) Basic coding experience required. Registration Reminder August 9–13 Newton South 8:30–11:30am KS387-S21-2-Gr3-5 $325 (Grades 3-5) Registration closes the Thursday No coding experience necessary. before the following week’s classes. Sign up early so you don’t miss out!

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New New Web Development Robotics with micro:bit Science Exploration Coding with Kids staff, Instructors Coding with Kids staff, Instructors Julia Nicholson, Instructor Go viral. Apply your creative and technical talents to build your own website and online Can your computer take your temperature? Explore serious science through a variety game. You’ll learn to create engaging web Join us to learn the essentials of robotics of hands-on experiments and labs. If you’d pages that include pictures, sound, and video. programming with micro:bit and see how the like to write in invisible ink or find out how We’ll explore HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, software you write can tell a hardware device slime can be both runny and sticky, join us. the technologies that are “under the hood” of what to do. You’ll write code on your com- Each day we’ll investigate a different scientific all websites, and we’ll work on ways you can puter, then plug in your micro:bit and turn it theme each day with exciting experiments, organize layouts, colors, and content to make into different types of electronic devices, such related stories, and hands-on projects. We’ll your pages pop. At the end of this class you’ll as a compass, decibel reader, or thermometer make oobleck, discover the properties of be able to share your projects with family and to measure your temp. Then you’ll learn how water, create pet rocks, learn about our five friends and continue programming at home to enable wireless communication among senses, investigate the wonders of light and with your new Coding with Kids account. your devices, as is done in the Internet of color, and more. Come with a curious mind Grades 6-9. Things. Hey Alexa: Sign me up for this class! and have a blast with science. Ages 4-7. Some prior coding experience required, such as Grades 3-6. Bring the following materials to class: an 8-pack of with Scratch. You’ll need a micro:bit to participate in this washable markers pencils, a pair of scissors, and a July 12–16 Newton North 12:30–3:30pm class; see the link in the online class description smock/t-shirt for messy experiments. to purchase it. Please check delivery times before June 28–July 2 Newton South 8:30–11:30am KS363-S21 $325 completing your registration. KS382-S21-1 $325 July 26–30 Newton South 8:30–11:30am August 23–27 Newton South 8:30–11:30am Wicked Cool Vet School KS390-S21-1 $325 KS382-S21-2 $325 Wicked Cool for Kids staff, Instructors Animal lovers: grab a lab coat and learn Rocket Science 2021 Science Scramble about our favorite furry, flying, and fishy Wicked Cool for Kids staff, Instructors friends. Make your dream of becoming a Wicked Cool for Kids staff, Instructors veterinarian a reality this summer. We’ll Yes, it is rocket science! In this class you’ll Join us for an eclectic mix of science construct amazing animal models, build big construct our all-time favorite rocket, the experiments guaranteed to have the wow bones, and investigate animal intestines from customizable E2X, perfect for the aspiring factor. We’ll start with cartoon character our favorite vertebrates—birds, mammals, aerospace engineer. You’ll investigate the science, as we explore real physics through reptiles, amphibians, and fish. You’ll follow solar system, design a satellite, and build a Pokemon and learn about geology through your own furry “patient” for a week, exam- space base for an astronaut, keeping a com- the Steven Universe cartoon series. Next, ining its digestion, muscles, joints, and vital mander’s log to record your work as you go. we’ll use chromatography to sample some signs as you learn about domestic and wild Embark on an out-of-this-world adventure to candy chemistry, and we’ll make a jar that animal care. It’s an animal extravaganza! create galactic slime and glittering galaxies, glows like fireflies. For something completely Grades 1-4. and craft a space shuttle to travel to infinity different, we’ll grow seeds on a sponge July 6–9 Newton North 12:30–3:30pm and beyond as you learn the laws of aerody- tower and build a working monocular to KS264-S21-1 $275 namics and flight. At the end of the week, explore the tiny worlds around us. Join us you’ll don your lab coat and NASA sticker at for this surprising mix of super cool science July 26–30 Newton South 8:30–11:30am mission control, make a solid-fuel high-fly- discoveries. Grades K-2. KS264-S21-2 $325 ing rocket, and launch it into the stratosphere June 28–July 2 Newton South 12:30–3:30pm August 16–20 Newton North 12:30–3:30pm (weather permitting). Grades 1-4. KS331-S21-1 $325 KS264-S21-3 $325 July 6–9 Newton North 8:30–11:30am July 12–16 Newton North 12:30–3:30pm August 23–27 Newton South 8:30–11:30am KS332-S21-1 $275 KS331-S21-2 $325 KS264-S21-4 $325 July 19–23 Newton North 12:30–3:30pm August 2–6 Newton North 8:30–11:30am KS332-S21-2 $325 KS331-S21-3 $325 August 9–13 Newton South 8:30–11:30am KS332-S21-3 $325

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Best of Both Worlds Cardboard Cities Joyce Deliza, Instructor Create an entire city or neighborhood out New of recycled cardboard boxes, small jars, and A Movie of You plastic containers. Build gardens, fences, Julia Nicholson, Instructor animals, and pipe cleaner/pom-pom peo- ple to inhabit your town; then paint siding, Tell your story. If you love technology and windows, roofs, walkways, and streets. Learn also have something to say, join us to learn how trash and recycled materials can create the art of digital storytelling—the new medi- new toys and worlds. Your cities will be glued um where everyday people use digital tools to large, flat pieces of cardboard so they can to tell stories. You’ll learn to make videos New be transported home at the end of the week. using formats such as WeVideo, iMovie, and Graphic Novels Wear old clothes or a smock. Grades K-3. other social media platforms that join togeth- Allison Woodruff, Instructor er video, images, audio, and music to create a See our website for the materials you’ll need for What makes a graphic novel great? Find out, compelling story. Each day you’ll learn new this class. then write your own. Much more goes into movie-making skills to bring your ideas to July 6–9 Newton North 12:30–3:30pm them than you might think. We’ll learn tricks life on the screen. By the end of the week KS125-S21-1 $275 of the trade like how to size your art panels you’ll have a professional-looking video to July 26–30 Newton South 8:30–11:30am and where to place your speech bubbles. share with the world. Grades 3-5 & 6-9. KS125-S21-2 $325 We’ll also look at favorites like Dog Man, Big Bring a flashdrive, a notebook, and writing Nate, and Smile and compare the choices utensils. New those author/artists made, then dive into our July 6–9 Newton North 8:30–11:30am Chess Intensive Plus own graphic novel creation through group KS393-S21-1-Gr3-5 $275 (Grades 3-5) games and partner writing to spark creativity. Ross Eldridge, Instructor July 26–30 Newton South 8:30–11:30am Make your own art or upload online graphics KS393-S21-2-Gr6-9 $325 (Grades 6-9) Serious chess players: build your chess-play- to complete your novel. You’ll finish the week ing skills this summer. We’ll review chess August 2–6 Newton North 8:30–11:30am with an original graphic novel and a new principles and look at positions from real KS393-S21-3-Gr3-5 $325 (Grades 3-5) perspective on this increasingly popular art games played by grandmasters. We’ll focus form. Grades 3-6. August 16–20 Newton North 12:30–3:30pm on strategy and tactics and you’ll learn about Bring crayons or colored pencils, a black Sharpie, KS393-S21-4-Gr6-9 $325 (Grades 6-9) notation for reading and writing games as and a pencil. well. Each day will include a combination July 6–9 Newton North 12:30–3:30pm of instruction and games. As a special new New KS365-S21-1 $245 bonus this year, you’ll get an introduction to Lights, Camera, Action! Shogi, the popular Japanese chess game also July 12–16 Newton North 12:30–3:30pm (formerly Art & Science Mashup) known as “The Game of Generals.” On our KS365-S21-2 $295 Danielle Schechner, Instructor last day we’ll have an in-class tournament. Put some drama into your life with a variety Keep your mind sharp this summer and join Public Speaking Boot Camp us for a week of the ultimate game of strategy. of artistic and scientific endeavors. Get out Kim Vanaman, Instructor your drawing pencils to create a story and This class is for players with prior chess expe- Conquer your inner fears or unleash your share it. We’ll study story arcs and illustra- rience. Grades 3-6. inner ham. Get the skills and confidence you tion techniques, then develop a comic book We will play chess in COVID-friendly fashion: you need to successfully speak in public, whether film strip and turn it into a short skit. You’ll will mirror your opponent’s moves on your board. it’s in class, at a meeting, or as a future speech make costumes and props, then act out your Please bring your own chess set. competitor. Through a variety of exercises, skit with classmates. You’ll check out how June 28–July 2 Newton South 12:30–3:30pm games, and activities (as well as a lot of prac- things work as we make real film cameras KS330-S21-1 $325 tice speaking in front of this group), we’ll with movable gears and parts from upcycled August 9–13 Newton South 8:30–11:30am explore the many aspects of public speaking, materials. Bring your curiosity and creativity. KS330-S21-2 $325 work on a variety of presentation styles, Grades 1-4. August 16–20 Newton North 12:30–3:30pm learn how to prepare ourselves physically August 2–6 Newton North 12:30–3:30pm KS330-S21-3 $325 and mentally for speaking, and have fun in a KS401-S21-1 $325 August 23–27 Newton South 12:30–3:30pm KS401-S21-2 $325

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relaxed and entertaining environment. The Extras Home Alone Safety skills you learn here will last a lifetime. Our AllenKingsley staff, Instructors final class will include a short and informal Take the first steps towards independence. performance for family and friends. New and New Learn about internet safety, phone- and returning students welcome. Grades 5-9. Babysitting/CPR Training door-answering techniques, accident and Bring a spiral notebook, 3x5 cards, pens, pencils, fire protection, and first aid. We’ll watch an and a favorite book. AllenKingsley staff, Instructors instructional video, discuss how to manage Learn the basics of infant and childcare. June 28–July 2 Newton South 8:30–11:30am your time when you’re home alone for short Our topics cover how to react responsibly to KS024-S21-1 $325 periods, and explore scenarios through medical emergencies, perform first aid for July 12–16 Newton North 12:30–3:30pm role-playing. Grades 3-6. common childhood injuries and illnesses, set KS024-S21-2 $325 up and run your own babysitting business, Wednesday June 30 Newton South 12:30–2pm and entertain children with games and songs. KS395-S21-1 $55 New You’ll receive training in pediatric first aid, Wednesday August 25 Newton South household safety, and the fundamentals of 10–11:30am Take a Trip! childcare. By the end of this class you’ll be KS395-S21-2 $55 Hannah Alegbeleye, Instructor prepared to interview for a babysitting job, Be your own travel agent. Whether your select safe and suitable games and activities, New summer vacation is virtual or real, you still prevent accidents, perform basic first aid, need a plan and planning is fun! So join us and begin babysitting safely and competently. Media Girls to create a detailed itinerary for your dream You’ll leave with a certificate of completion AllenKingsley staff, Instructors vacation. We’ll start by brainstorming places for babysitting, first aid instructions, and a Middle school girls: take control of your you’d love to visit. Then we’ll research our sitter checklist, and you will also be certified social media presence. Learn to use it to chosen destinations, consulting online re- in CPR/AED. Grades 5-9. strengthen your connections with friends sources for information about travel deals, Wednesday June 30 Newton South 8:30am–12pm rather than leave you feeling distanced. In lodging, restaurants, must-see sights, ac- KS394-S21-1 $125 this workshop you’ll develop skills to think tivities, and more. Keeping your budget in Wednesday August 25 Newton South 12–3:30pm critically about technology and how it can mind as you plan, you’ll map out your route KS394-S21-2 $125 help or hurt you. You’ll also learn to iden- and make your selections. You’ll finish the tify made-up “girl rules” that can cause you week with an implementable travel plan and harm. Let’s band together to transform social a snazzy brochure you created to help sell it media culture and make it a healthier space to your travel companions. Get ready for the for all. Grades 3-6. trip of a lifetime. No travel experience neces- July 1 Newton South 3:30–5pm sary. Grades 5-9. KS396-S21-1 $45 July 12–16 Newton North 8:30–11:30am August 23 Newton South 3:30–5pm KS366-S21-1 $295 KS396-S21-2 $45 August 9–13 Newton South 12:30–3:30pm KS366-S21-2 $295

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improve your running endurance and perfor- mance, and then we’ll run. All levels welcome. Sports Camps Grades 6-9. June 23–25 Newton North 9–11am Important Information KS976-S21 $165 NCE camps and clinics will have strict COVID safety precautions in place including but not limited to social New distancing, mask-wearing, specific dropoff and pickup Lacrosse Jr.* procedures, group size limitations, and sanitation. Sports Clinics These precautions will reflect the latest CDC guidance, Howard Landau, Instructor so please check our website for up-to-date information Archery Pick up a stick and learn lacrosse. In our on safety procedures. Shawn Bowlby, Instructor game-based environment you’ll learn all the 1. All registrations for sports programs must be Fun fact: Newton was home to the nation’s basic skills including stick handling, catching, completed online so you can sign our online first organized archery team, The Newton and throwing. We’ll focus on fun and good liability paperwork. Archers, circa 1935. Honoring that legacy, sportsmanship during our time together, and 2. A copy of your child’s physical, including immu- NCE is pleased to offer this still-popular you’ll leave with a new sport to enjoy for life. nization record, from within the last two years is sport. Archery is a great option for those who Ages 4-7. required for participation in all sports camps; please prefer a noncompetitive individual sport to June 23–25 Newton North 9am–12pm return it to our office at least two weeks in advance team sports. Our instructor will determine KS975-S21-1 $195 of camp. Note on the form which program(s) you are your dominant eye, explain the rules, and get June 23–25 Newton North 12:30–3:30pm attending. By Fax: 617-559-6998 By Email: you started, providing individualized instruc- [email protected] KS975-S21-2 $195 tion throughout the class. Archers will learn 3. All sports programs except Archery will be moved technique, form, and accuracy. Equipment is indoors in severe weather. provided. All levels welcome. Grades 3-9. High School Clinics 4. Check your class listing on our website for what you All classes Monday—Thursday. Please hold Friday need to bring. of each week for a rain date. Expand your skills and confidence in the 5. Participants will be grouped by age and skill level. June 28–July 1 Oak Hill 9–10:45am sports of soccer, swimming, or girls field 6. Half-day students: combine a morning program KS924-S21-1 $235 hockey in one of our summer clinics. High with an afternoon program and a lunch period and June 28–July 1 Oak Hill 11am–12:45pm school level coaches will lead you to develop save $25. See our Summer At a Glance chart on KS924-S21-2 $235 the skills you need to improve your game, get pages 60–61 or call us for assistance. July 19–22 Oak Hill 9–10:45am more from the sport, and/or try out for your 7. We offer afternoon Extended Day. Details are on our website. KS924-S21-3 $235 high school team. Grades 9-12. July 19–22 Oak Hill 11am–12:45pm 8. Our sports camps comply with the regulations of the Field Hockey Clinic (Girls) Massachusetts Department of Public Health and are KS924-S21-4 $235 licensed by the Newton Health Department. August 23–26 Oak Hill 9–10:45am Lauren Baugher, Instructor August 23–25 Newton North 1–4pm KS924-S21-5 $235 August 23–26 Oak Hill 11am–12:45pm KS914-S21 $195 Half-day Camps KS924-S21-6 $235 Soccer Clinic (Co-ed) Basketball Jr. James Roy Dow, Instructor New Be Ahead of the Game staff, Instructors August 23–25 Warren House Field 9am–1pm Cross-Country Running* Join our fun-loving coaches and learn the KS915-S21 $215 Anna McKeown, Instructor basics of basketball. We’ll work on ball- handling, dribbling, defending, passing, Up your running game! Develop the skills Swim Clinic (Co-ed) and shooting. You’ll enjoy playground play, and confidence you need to enjoy the sport Patrick Manning, Instructor contests, and a smattering of other sports and of cross-country running, as an individual, August 16–18 Newton North 8am–10am games too. Ages 4-8. or as part of an intramural or interscholastic KS917-S21 $165 team. Each day we will learn strength and August 9–13 Angier 9am–12pm conditioning techniques you can use to KS925-S21-1 $275 August 16–20 Angier 9am–12pm KS925-S21-2 $275 * If snow closings cause school days in Newton to conflict with this class, please check our website for schedule updates.

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Dodgeball & Multi-Sports Soccer & Multi-Sports Full-day Camps Thundercat Sports staff, Instructors Thundercat Sports staff, Instructors

Dodgeball is more than a party game—it is More fun than just one sport—enjoy a variety We are working to address the current labeling of NCE actually a serious game of strategy, and there in this camp. Soccer will be our core sport, Sports camps and clinics. We recognize they do not are many ways to play. Try your skill at differ- but unique games and activities will also be encompass all gender expression. For now, we are ent dodgeball-related games such as Doctor, part of the mix, creating a fun, appropriately working with families on an individual basis. Families Bombardment, and Jailball; our coaches will competitive atmosphere. Our enthusiastic are welcome to enroll their child in the category that supervise and give ball-avoidance tips. You’ll coaches will teach you proper skills, rules, and best fits their current gender identification and to also enjoy other sports and games we’ll add to tips for each sport; they’ll also referee, assure reach out to [email protected] to ensure round out your camp day. Grades 3-6. maximum playing time for each athlete, and we can make their experience meet their needs. July 12–16 Angier 9am–12pm kick off our final-day tournament each week. KS926-S21 $275 You’ll be grouped by age and skill Ages 4-8. June 28–July 2 Angier 9am–12pm All Sports Flag Football KS919-S21-1 $275 Timothy Murphy, Director Thundercat Sports staff, Instructors July 6–9 Angier 8:45am–12:30pm Join us for instruction and supervised play We’ll focus on a “skill of the day” such as KS919-S21-2 $275 in badminton, tennis, touch football, soccer, passing, catching, and offensive/defensive July 12–16 Angier 9am–12pm softball, indoor wall climbing, ultimate fris- bee, and more. Grades 3-8. strategies. We’ll enjoy a scrimmage at the end KS919-S21-3 $275 August 9–13 Newton North 9am–3pm of each class so you can apply your new skills. July 19–23 Angier 9am–12pm We’ll use flags only; no tackling. Grades 3-6 KS910-S21 $345 KS919-S21-4 $275 & 6-9. July 26–30 Angier 9am–12pm July 26–30 Angier 9am–12pm Baseball KS919-S21-5 $275 KS918-S21 $275 (Grades 3-6) Tom Donnellan, Director August 2–6 Angier 9am–12pm August 2–6 Newton North 9am–12pm Hone your baseball and sportsmanship skills. KS919-S21-6 $275 KS978-S21 $285 (Grades 6-9) We’ll work on pitching, hitting, infield play, bunting, and base running. Grades 1-8. Tennis Parkour June 28–July 2 Albemarle Field 9am–3pm John K. Reale, Instructor Parkour Generations Boston staff, Instructors KS900-S21-1 $345 Grab your racket and get ready to play! The Make the world your playground! Get physical July 6–9 Albemarle Field 8:30am–3:30pm goal is to learn tennis, improve skills, and using a variety of indoor and outdoor training KS900-S21-2 $345 have fun. Beginners, advanced beginners, and environments to learn how everyday spaces like intermediate players join us to improve your stairs, ramps, and railings can become your ur- Basketball game and get more enjoyment from tennis. ban obstacle course, and learn new skills on our We’ll introduce fundamental skills through Paul Connolly, Director Popup Parkour Park. We’ll cover techniques and coaching, games, and exercises to build over- Learn all about the game and improve your movements that can be adapted to all fitness all fitness, coordination, and technique. You’ll skills. We’ll work on ball-handling, dribbling, and ability levels, and delve into the concepts learn proper grips, footwork, forehand and defending, passing, shooting, and teamwork. at the heart of the discipline through games backhand strokes, volleys, and serves during a Grades 2-9 & 4-9. and drills that will also improve your balance, series of exercises designed to teach skills in a July 12–16 Newton North 9am–3pm strength, resilience, and spatial awareness. Our fun and dynamic way. We’ll work on refining classes are taught by ADAPT-certified coaches KS905-S21-1 $345 (Boys; Grades 4-9) those skills through practice games each day; who will provide a safe, fun, and challenging July 19–23 Newton North 9am–3pm you’ll receive personal attention throughout. environment for all kids. Grades 1-4 & 5-9. KS905-S21-2 $345 (Boys; Grades 4-9) Space is limited due to limited court space, so August 2–6 Newton North 9am–3pm August 2–6 Newton North 12:30–3:30pm) sign up fast! Grades 4-9. KS909-S21 $345 (Girls; Grades 2-9) KS928-S21-1-Gr1-4 $295 (Grades 1-4) July 12–16 Newton North 9am–12pm August 2–6 Newton North 9am–12pm KS927-S21-1 $285 KS928-S21-1-Gr5-9 $295 (Grades 5-9) August 16–20 Newton North 9am–12pm August 16–20 Newton North 12:30–3:30pm KS927-S21-2 $285 KS928-S21-2-Gr1-4 $295 (Grades 1-4) August 16–20 Newton North 9am–12pm KS928-S21-2-Gr5-9 $295 (Grades 5-9)

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Dance NCE Summer School Angela Rodriguez, Director Build your skills and improve the precision in your routines. In this safe and exciting envi- We offer Math Review & Preview, Critical ronment, sportsmanship is promoted. We’ll Writing, U.S. History, and Bridge to Calculus. work on kicks, turns, leaps, and/or hiphop Dates and times listed are tentative. Please technique. Grades 2-8. check our website for up-to-date times, dates, and instructors. July 6–9 Newton North 8:30am–3:30pm KS907-S21-1 $345 July 12–16 Newton North 9am–3pm Academic Classes KS907-S21-2 $345 Newton students: You may not repeat a class Field Hockey for which you received a final grade of “N.” Soccer Kristy Moore, Director See the class listings online for details. Brian Rooney, Director Learn the fundamentals of hockey and devel- Math Review and Preview op your individual and teamwork skills. We’ll Learn soccer fundamentals the right way work on footwork, stick skills, and position- from our experienced coaches. We’ll work on If you need to make up a year of high school ing. Grades 2-9. dribbling, passing, defensive and offensive math, or want a preview so you’ll feel con- fident going into your next year, sign up for July 12–July 16 Newton North 9am–3pm play, and teamwork. Grades 2-8. this small class with plenty of individual KS929-S21 $345 July 19–23 Newton North 9am–3pm KS906-S21-1 $345 attention. Math subjects will be based on the year and curriculum level you need to review. July 26–30 Newton North 9am–3pm Lacrosse Grades 9-12. KS906-S21-2 $345 Howard Landau & Nick Pfeifer, Directors June 30–August 11 Online 9–11am Learn the fundamentals and experience the KS814–S21 $430 fun of this increasingly popular sport. We’ll Softball work on stickhandling, defensive and offen- Lauren Baugher, Director U.S. History sive strategies, and teamwork. Grades 2-9. Improve your softball skills. We’ll work on Satisfy your U.S. History requirement with June 28–July 2 Newton North 9am–3pm hitting, bunting, pitching, catching, infield, this summer class. This intensive 5-credit outfield, and base-running. Grades K-9. KS901-S21-1 $345 (Girls; Landau) class will cover the founding of the US to July 6–9 Newton North 8:30am–3:30pm June 28–July 2 Newton North 9am–3pm the Vietnam War at an accelerated pace with KS901-S21-2 $345 (Girls; Landau) KS902-S21-1 $345 regular writing assignments. Grades 11-12. August 2–6 Newton North 9am–3pm July 6–9 Newton North 8:30am–3:30pm NNHS students must get approval from the KS908-S21 $345 (Boys; Pfeifer) KS902-S21-2 $345 History Department Head before registering for this class. All other students must call the NCE Boys entering grade 1: you are welcome to join us office at 617-559-6999 to register. if you have completed one season of youth lacrosse Volleyball and have your own equipment: a helmet, shoulder Barbara Majewski, Director June 30–August 4 Online 9am–12pm and arm pads, and a stick and gloves. Learn essential skills in a fun and safe KS807-S21 $630 environment. We’ll work on forearm and overhead passing, setting, attacking, blocking, serving, positional play, and High Schoolers: Work for offensive and defensive strategies, integrating NCE This Summer games, competitions, and recreational If you love working with kids, join activities. Grades 2-9. the NCE staff this summer. Email June 28–July 2 Newton North 9am–3pm [email protected] KS904-S21 $345 to introduce yourself. Be sure to mention any special talents you have and your availability this summer. Inquiries should come directly from students.

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SAT Verbal Review Elective Classes Driver’s Ed & Jacqueline Clark, Instructor Bridge to Calculus College Prep Master the verbal section of the SAT (formerly Pre-Calculus) Reasoning test. We’ll review the structure of Write Successful Essays for the exam as well as the writing and critical If you’ve successfully completed 513 or 613 your College Application reading components of the test. You’ll prac- Math, you may take this class to qualify for tice under simulated test-taking conditions senior year calculus. We’ll cover the prereq- Jacqueline Clark, Instructor to build your skills and confidence, so you’ll uisite topics for moving on to calculus. Your Writing a standout essay doesn’t happen be ready for any question test makers throw results from this course will be shared with overnight. In this class, you’ll work with a your way. Grades 9-12. the high school Math Department Chairs to professional writer who will help you choose determine appropriate placement for your se- your topic and improve your writing style Please purchase The Official SAT Study Guide, by nior year Math class. No credit is awarded for over several weeks. We’ll start by discussing the College Board, and have it for the first class. this class. For students entering Grade 12. what colleges are looking for (an essay that 5 sessions $235 June 30–July 21 Online 9–11am reflects who you are), and then you’ll write. Monday-Friday August 9–13 12–2pm You’ll receive weekly written feedback on KS806–S21 $380 KS410-S21 Online your essays as well as helpful critiques from Driver’s Ed Critical Writing your classmates. By the end of the course, you’ll be well on your way to completing your CS Driving School staff, Instructors If you often feel that your ideas are better Common App essay, and you’ll have a handle than your papers, join us and improve your Complete a course in Driver’s Education and on other essays your college applications may you can get your license before the age of 18. academic writing in all subjects. In this class, require. Grades 9-12. we’ll help you define a clear thesis and orga- Per state requirements, you must be 15 years 4 sessions $195 nize evidence to support it. You’ll practice and 9 months by the time the class starts. A structuring logical paragraphs, drawing Tuesdays July 6–27 7–8:30pm one-session parent training class is required convincing connections between them, and KS408-S21-1 Online as part of the curriculum. building up to a strong, emphatic conclusion. Wednesdays July 7–28 7–8:30pm See our website for this summer’s course of- You’ll also learn to avoid common word use KS408-S21-2 Online ferings. For more information or to register, and grammatical errors that can detract from visit CSDriving.com or call 781-891-0460. your arguments. You’ll finish this class with SAT Math Review increased confidence to tackle your future TuenWing (Erin) Fan, Instructor writing assignments. Grades 9-12. Tackle the math section of the SAT Upon completion you will receive 1.5 credits. These Reasoning test with confidence. We’ll prac- credits count towards your general graduation tice problems from the College Board’s Due to the current COVID-19 requirements, but do not satisfy your English de- sections: Heart of Algebra, Problem Solving pandemic, NCE is permitting partment credit requirements. and Data Analysis, Passport to Advanced families to opt out of Newton June 30–July 21 Online 9am–12pm Math, and Additional Topics in Math. We’ll Public School’s Buddy System KS802–S21 $480 examine the structure of the exam, discuss requirement. For questions test-taking strategies, and practice under about Driver’s Ed, email simulated test-taking conditions to build [email protected] or your skills and self-assurance. Grades 9-12. call 781-891-0460. Please purchase The Official SAT Study Guide, by the College Board, and have it for the first class. 5 sessions $235 Monday-Friday August 23–27 10am–12pm KH409-S21 Online

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8:30–11:30am @ 8:30–11:30am 8:30–11:30am 8:30–11:30am 8:30–11:30am South @ North @ North @ North @ South Science Exploration Ages 4-7 Improv Junior K-2 Fashion Art Projects K-3 Sea Dance Ages 4-7 Improv Junior K-2 Classic Camp Crafts K-3 Animal Art K-3 Lego Robotics 1-4 Star Wars Spectacular K-3 Cardboard Cities K-3 Lego Engineering 1-4 Rocket Science 2021 1-4 Digital Art & Animation 3-5 Lego Engineering 1-4 Wicked Cool Vet School 1-4 Intro to Programming: Clay Workshop 2-5 Fractured Fairy-Tales 3-6 Clay Workshop 2-5 Tiny Homes 3-5 Scratch 3-5 A Movie of You 3-5 Fabric Painting 3-8 Intro to Python 3-5 Robotics with micro:bit 3-6 Zentangle 3-8 3D Printing, Sustainable Sculpture 4-9 Fractured Fairy-Tales 3-6 A Movie of You 6-9 Public Speaking Coding, & Design 3-5 Take a Trip! 5-9 Swag Design: Engineering Workshop: Boot Camp 5-9 Creative Lettering 5-9 Designing Mobile Apps 6-9 Outfit Makeover 5-9 Build Electronics 6-9 Glass Class 6-9 Improv 6-9 Tiny Homes 6-8 Intro to Python 6-9 Interactive Electronics 6-9 12:30–3:30pm Engineering 12:30–3:30pm @ North Workshop: Build Robots 6-9 @ South 12:30–3:30pm 12:30–3:30pm Science Scramble K-2 Trash Art Ages 4-7 @ South @ North Art Around the World K-3 12:30–3:30pm Lego Robotics 1-4 Science Scramble K-2 Cardboard Cities K-3 Art Studio: Nature @ North Modern Art Adventure 2-5 Star Wars Spectacular K-3 Wicked Cool Vet School 1-4 Explorations 3-6 Improv Junior K-2 3D Printing, Glass Class 2-5 Robotics 101 2-5 Graphic Novels 3-6 3D Sculpture K-3 Coding, & Design 3-5 Hands-on Electronics 3-5 Graphic Novels 3-6 Engineering Face-Off 3-6 Math Discovery 1-4 Zentangle 3-8 Chess Intensive Plus 3-6 Knitting 3-9 Crazy Cross Stitch 3-9 Rocket Science 2021 1-4 Photoshop 6-9 Decor by Me 3-9 Clay Workshop 6-9 Public Speaking Art Studio: Animals 3-6 Intro to Python 6-9 Art Studio: Comics 4-9 Minecraft Modding 6-9 Boot Camp 5-9 Creative Lettering 5-9 3D Printing, Photoshop 6-9 Web Development 6-9 Clay Workshop 6-9 8:30am–3:30pm Coding, & Design 6-9 3D Printing, @ South Sports this Week 8:30am–3:30pm Coding, & Design 6-9 Minecraft Mania 1 2-5 8:30am–3:30pm @ North 8:45am–12:30pm @ Angier @ South Minecraft Mania 2 2-5 9am–3:30pm Sports this Week Minecraft Mania 1 2-5 Soccer & @ South Multi-Sports Ages 4-8 9am–12pm @ Angier 9am–3:30pm Camp Invention 1-6 Soccer & Sports this Week 8:30am–3:30pm @ @ South Multi-Sports Ages 4-8 Albemarle 9am–12pm @ Angier Camp Invention 1-6 Sports this Week Flag Football 3-6 Baseball 1-8 Soccer & 9am–12pm @ Angier 9am–3pm @ North Multi-Sports Ages 4-8 8:30am–3:30pm @ North Sports this Week Soccer & Soccer 2-8 9–10:45am @ Oak Hill Softball K-9 9am–12pm @ Angier Multi-Sports Ages 4-8 11am-12:45pm @ Oak Hill Dance 2-8 Soccer & 9–10:45am @ Oak Hill Archery 3-9 Lacrosse (Girls) 2-9 Multi-Sports Ages 4-8 11am–12:45pm @ Oak Hill (Mon-Thurs, Fri rain date) Dodgeball & Archery 3-9 9am–3pm @ Albemarle * There are no classes Multi-Sports 3-6 (Mon-Thurs, Fri rain date) on Monday July 5. Baseball 1-8 9am–12pm @ North 9am–3pm @ North 9am– 3pm @ North Tennis 4-9 Soccer 2-8 Softball K-9 9am–3pm @ North Basketball (Boys) 4-9 Lacrosse (Girls) 2-9 Dance Camp 2-8 Volleyball 2-9 Field Hockey 2-9 Extended Day Basketball (Boys) 4-9 Afternoon Classes: 3:30–5pm Sports Camps: 3–5pm Please choose the extended day option that coincides with your child’s end of day.

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8:30–11:30am 8:30–11:30am 8:30–11:30am 8:30–11:30am Babysitting/CPR @ North @ South @ North @ South Science Scramble K-2 Picture Book Artists K-2 Sea Dance Ages 4-7 Sea Dance Ages 4-7 June 30 @ South 8:30am–12pm Really Big Art K-3 Adventures in Nature K-2 Trash Art Ages 4-7 Science Exploration Ages 4-7 Glass Class 2-5 Art Around the World K-3 Circuitry 101 1-3 Wicked Cool Vet School 1-4 August 25 @ South A Movie of You 3-5 Rocket Science 2021 1-4 Math Discovery 1-4 s 101 2-5 12:30–3:30pm Engineering Face-Off 3-6 Improv 3-5 Art Studio: Animals 3-6 Art Studio: Nature Decor by Me 3-9 Minecraft Modding 3-5 Art Studio: Comics 4-9 Explorations 3-6 Media Girls Creative Photo Editing 6-9 Chess Intensive Plus 3-6 Clay Workshop 6-9 Photoshop 6-9 July 1 @ South 3:30–5pm App Inventors 6-9 3D Printing, Improv 6-9 12:30–3:30pm Coding, & Design 6-9 Python Multiplayer August 23 @ South 3:30–5pm @ North 12:30–3:30pm Games 6-9 Animal Art K-3 @ South 12:30–3:30pm @ Home Alone Lights, Camera, Action! 1-4 Fashion Art Projects K-3 North 12:30–3:30pm Safety Intro to Python 3-5 Lego Engineering 1-4 Picture Book Artists K-2 @ South Digital Art & Animation 3-5 Modern Art Adventure 2-5 Wicked Cool Vet School 1-4 Adventures in Nature K-2 June 30 @ South 12:30–2pm Crazy Cross Stitch 3-9 Digital Art & Animation 3-5 Clay Workshop 2-5 Lights, Camera, Action! 1-4 Glass Class 6-9 Intro to Programming: Hands-on Electronics 3-5 Lego Robotics 1-4 August 25 @ South 10–11:30am Crack that Code: Scratch 3-5 Chess Intensive Plus 3-6 Improv 3-5 Cryptography & Security 6-9 Swag Design: A Movie of You 6-9 3D Printing, Outfit Makeover 5-9 Engineering Workshop: Coding, & Design 3-5 Sports 8:30am–3:30pm Take a Trip! 5-9 Build Electronics 6-9 Advanced Zentangle 3-8 June 23–25 @ North Engineering Workshop: Knitting 3-9 Minecraft Mania 2 2-5 Build Robots 6-9 8:30am–3:30pm Sustainable Sculpture 4-9 9am–12pm @ North @ North App Inventors 6-9 Lacrosse Jr. * Ages 4-7 Sports this Week Sports this Week Minecraft Mania 1 2-5 12:30–3:30pm @ North 9am–12pm @ Angier 9am–12pm @ Angier 8:30am–3:30pm Lacrosse Jr. * Ages 4-7 Sports this Week @ South Soccer & Basketball Jr. Ages 4-8 9–11am @ North Minecraft Mania 2 2-5 Multi-Sports Ages 4-8 9am–3pm @ North 9am–12pm @ Angier Cross-Country 9am–12pm @ North Basketball Jr. Ages 4-8 Running Clinic* 6-9 All Sports 3-8 Sports this Week Parkour 5-9 9am–12pm @ North * If snow closings cause Flag Football 6-9 Parkour 5-9 9–10:45am @ Oak Hill school days in Newton to 11am–12:45pm @ Oak Hill conflict with these programs, 12:30–3:30pm @ North 9am–12pm @ North Archery 3-9 please check our website for Parkour 1-4 Tennis 4-9 (Mon-Thurs, Fri rain date) schedule updates. 9am–3pm @ North 12:30-3:30pm @ North Basketball (Girls) 2-9 Parkour 1-4 Lacrosse (Boys) 2-9 High Schoolers

SAT Math Review Sports Clinics SAT Verbal Review August 16–18 Swim Clinic (Co-ed) Write Successful Essays for 8–10am @ North Your College Application August 23–25 Driver’s Ed Soccer Clinic (Co-ed) Summer School 9am– 1pm @ Warren House Field Hockey Clinic (Girls) 1– 4pm @ North

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One Person Per Computer inclement weather. If your class is cancelled, POLICIES Your registration in an online class is just for we will notify you of makeup dates as soon as you. Please register individually if more than possible. We cannot offer refunds for weather- one person will be using your screen. related date changes. Adults & Kids Permissions We are Inclusive Access We may occasionally post student work to our At NCE, we welcome students of all races, ages, genders, sexual orientations, gender Our classes are open to everyone from website or take pictures or videos of students identities, religions, abilities, statuses, and all all communities. in our classes for use in promotional materials. Your enrollment in a class indicates your approv- other categories protected by federal or state Age Requirements al for this. law. Our goal is to provide safe, accessible, and Adult classes are open to students 16 years of comfortable classes for all. Recording age and older, except where noted online. Age requirements for Kids classes are listed per class. To preserve privacy, we do not allow students to take video or audio recordings of our classes. Kids (School-Year and Changes Refunds/Withdrawals Summer Programs) We may cancel under-enrolled classes. Occa- sionally, we may need to change times and/or You may withdraw from an Adult class three Behavior Policy instructors as necessary. Any such change would business days before the start date printed in NCE wants all children to be successful and be discussed with the class. this catalog, and from a Kids school year class safe in our classes. We ask our instructors to seven business days before the printed start COVID Safety communicate clear expectations and to deliver date to receive either a refund minus a $10 curriculum in an engaging way. We ask that For all in-person classes, please check our web- processing fee or a credit-on-account (no fee). students be respectful to their peers, instructors, site for our regularly updated COVID Beyond these dates, no credits or refunds will be class materials, and class space whether online safety precautions. given. See the next page for our Kids Summer or in-person. If your child is engaging in a chal- Financial Aid & Scholarships Refund Policy. The registration fee is not lenging behavior, we will try to help your child NCE strives to make our classes accessible to all. refundable. Email withdrawal requests to staff@ reengage appropriately. If we are unsuccessful in Financial aid is available for all Newton residents newtoncommunityed.org during business hours; helping your child reengage, we will strategize and NPS students (regardless of residence) who requests that come outside of business hours will with you about the best way forward and hope qualify based on the Community Development be considered on the next business day. There to come up with a positive solution, which may Family Income Guidelines. A short online are no partial refunds for student absences or include class withdrawal. Refunds are not given scholarship application is on our website. late arrivals. to families of children who need to leave a class Please apply by Monday, March 15 for spring Registration Fee due to inability to engage appropriately. NCE scholarships. We will give priority to those who We charge a $9 registration fee per person per asks students to follow Newton Public Schools’ apply by this deadline. We’re eager to help. If term/session unless registering for an adult online class behaviors and guidelines found on you have questions, contact us at single session class. the NPS website. [email protected]. Trial Classes Late Fees Gift Certificates We do not offer trial classes at this time. Please respect our staff and pick your child up Gift certificates are available in any amount and on time. A fee of $25 will be charged for each Troubleshooting Online Classes can be used for any class we offer. Email us at late pickup. After three late pickups, you will be [email protected] to purchase one. We strongly recommend that you test your on- asked to have a conversation with our office staff line meeting platform in advance as we cannot Meeting Links and Supplies and action may be taken up to and including offer refunds for last-minute technical difficulties withdrawal of your child from the program with For classes that meet online, we send links via or late arrivals. See Tips under Zoom Support on no refund. email three days before class begins. If you did our website for help using Zoom. not receive your link or list of class materials, Special Needs Waitlist Status your email server may be blocking our messages. Please share any additional information that will Please check your Spam and Promotions folders. If the class you want is full, sign up for the help us support your child. Email us at staff@ You are responsible for notifying us at least a day waitlist! It’s free, and you can always turn down a newtoncommunityed.org and we will collaborate in advance so we can send you all the informa- spot if it’s offered to you. with you to explore how we can help. tion you need for a successful class experience. Weather Cancellations In inclement weather, call NCE’s weather Additional Info & Policies hotline at 617-559-6993 to find out if your class for Kids Summer Programs is running. Virtual classes will typically run in Dropoff & Pickup Procedures To ensure adherence to COVID safety guide- lines, we have made changes this year including MANY THANKS to these donors to our scholarship staggered outdoor dropoff and pickup times fund and supporters of our program... and locations. Your child will be guided into Joana Canedo, Deborah Goodman, Ellen Gordon, Barbara Reilly, the building by staff since parents will not be Arnie Rosen, Renée Senes, April Stein, and the Village Bank allowed to enter. We will send detailed logistics communications to each registered family.

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Extended Day You must let us know at registration if We offer Extended Day until 5pm. See your child has an allergy requiring Newton Public Schools Newton Community Education our website for details. There is no morn- an epipen. Superintendent Executive Director ing extended day. Medical Care, Emergency Dr. David Fleishman Cate Brooks [email protected] Class Eligibility Medication, & Allergies School Committee Mayor Ruthanne Fuller, Director of Finance & Administration When choosing Summer classes, please Detailed information on our proce- Ex-officio Amanda Gorner use your child’s grade as of Fall 2021. dures can be found on our website Ward Program Coordinators Make A Full Day under Policies. 1 Bridget Ray-Canada Lisa Rucinski, Kids Programs Refunds/Withdrawals 2 Margaret Albright Robin Shaevel, Adult Programs If your child is enrolled in a full-day pro- 3 Anping Shen gram (e.g. sports), they will automatically If you withdraw from a class by May Susan Cassidy, Adult Programs 4 Tamika Olszewski Anna McKeown, Summer Sports be guided through our COVID-con- 31, we will issue a refund minus a 5 Emily Prenner scious lunch program. You can also $25 processing fee. After May 31, no 6 Ruth Goldman Operations Team make a full day (and get a discount) by refunds or credits will be given. A 7 Kathy Shields Michelle Murdock 8 Matthew Miller Maya Reisz choosing two different morning and transfer may be possible, space Patrick Goulart Soares afternoon programs and signing up for permitting. There is a $25 fee for NCE Commission Evening Staff Jennifer A Bentley, Diana lunch. Lunch is not available for students each transfer. Refund and transfer Vas Kokinidis, Kathleen Solage enrolled in one half-day program only. requests should be made by email to Fisher Gomberg, Katie Keith, [email protected]. Joyce Leonardo (chair), Marketing & Communications Manager Snacks, Lunch, & Water Marcela Merino, John Oliver, Ursula Steele

Toby Romer, Silka Rothschild, Families are responsible for bringing the Registration Deadline Operations & Global Travel Manager Carol Stapleton, Kartikey following labeled items: refillable water Registration closes the Thursday Samantha Mandel Trivedi bottle, one snack for each half-day session before the following week’s programs. plus Extended Day if applicable, and All registrations must include required Catalog Contact us lunch for full-day programs. Students will health forms and paperwork. Design [email protected] not have refrigerator or microwave access. Elles Gianocostas 617-559-6999 Printing Eagle Printing

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