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WINTER 2019 newtoncommunityed.org • 617-559-6999 Baking Outside the Box 2 Family & Saturday On the cover: Marissa Rosenfield, Instructor Our cover’s Programs Bake and decorate a unique gift for some- delightful one special—maybe even yourself! Learn to painting was done NEW make cookie pops, edible cards, and choco- in our Modern Adult/Child Yoga late and/or sugar-cookie boxes in the shape Art Adventure of your choice. Later, you can fill the cookie class, in which Ben Cohen, Instructor box with your own homemade truffles, kids create art Experience the joy of yoga as an adult-child marshmallows, or more cookies (our Pastry inspired by artists from the late 18th- pair. You’ll do poses side by side, and also to- Chef instructor has abundant ideas for cook- early 20th centuries. This painting was gether with your partner. We’ll enjoy imag- ie box fillings and uses). Each pair will go inspired by Spanish surrealist Joan inary family yoga adventures to the beach home with their pops, a card, a decorated Miró, who was known for painting or an African safari, with creative exercises, cookie box, and raw dough to practice your whimsical shapes and forms in bold stories, and occasional music to accompany own creations at home. If time allows, we colors. We confess we don’t know the our journey. You’ll participate in partner will make our own truffles too. Grades 2 & identity of our cover artist; if it’s you, massage, and play fun games like yogi’s trees up with an adult. please let us know—your art made us and adult/child freeze dancing. Join us to Bring three large containers to take home your all smile and we’d like to thank you. stretch and strengthen, improve your coor- finished products and your raw dough. dination and balance, have fun with each Sign up for Modern Art Adventure this 1 session $55/adult–child pair; other, and deeply relax. For ages 3-5 with an winter; see page 10 for details. $35/additional student (adult or child) adult partner. Saturday March 23 9:30am–12:30pm Bring a yoga mat for each partner. Leave your shoes at the door; we’ll be doing yoga in socks or KW44-W19 Newton South bare feet. 8 sessions $175 Fridays January 25–March 22 11am-12pm Things you KW46-W19 Durant-Kenrick House need to know: Baking Outside the Box • Weekday classes for elementary schoolers start at 3:15pm every day Marissa Rosenfield, Instructor but Tuesday; Tuesday classes start Bake your gift for that impossible-to-shop-for at 12:45pm. The time between the friend or family member. Join us for a fun- end of school and the start of class filled baking and decorating class and learn is for snacks from home, and for to make edible ornaments, name cards, and Chess Tournament travel time for kids coming from sugar-cookie boxes. Later you can fill the other schools. sugar-cookie box with your own homemade Nicholas Sterling, Instructor Join us for some good-natured compe- • All classes are one hour long truffles or marshmallows, or more cookies. tition at NCE’s own Chess tournament. except where otherwise noted. (Our Pastry Chef instructor has abundant ideas for cookie box fillings and uses.) You’ll Play clock-timed games against multiple • Elementary school classes meet at learn to make gingerbread dough, a vari- opponents (we’ll do our best to match their regular times on early-release ety of ornaments, and a cookie box in your you to players at your grade and skill lev- Wednesdays and Thursdays. See choice of shape. Each pair will go home with el). You’ll get a sense of what tournament page 5 for special early-release an ornament, a decorated cookie box, and conditions are like and see how you do day programs. raw dough to practice your own creations at under pressure. Prizes will be awarded to • Class times and lengths are listed home. Grades 2 & up with an adult. winners, but win or lose, it’s all about the for middle school classes. Bring three large containers to take home your pleasure of the game. Take advantage of • There are no classes on Newton finished products and your raw dough. this opportunity to enjoy chess in a new Public Schools holidays or during 1 session $55/Adult/Child Pair; way. Experienced tournament players are welcome to join us as well. Grades 1-8. school vacations; additional “no- $35/Additional Student (Adult or Child) class” dates are listed online. Bring your own chess set and pieces, and a Saturday March 2 9:30am–12:30pm clock if you have one. Bring snacks to eat KW26-W19 Newton South Still have questions? between rounds as time allows. See our complete policies on page 15, 1 session $40 or call us! We’re here to help. Saturday March 23 9am–1pm KW41-W19 Newton South

2 617 559-6999 Soccer & Multi Sports* NEW Classes for See page 13 for details. Circus Club Elementary Schoolers Simply Circus staff, Soccer Tykes* Instructors 3-D Printing, Coding, & Design Run away and join Thundercat Sports staff, Instructors BlocksCAD Inc staff, Instructors the circus! Learn Why should big kids have all the fun? the fundamentals of Toddlers, accompanied by an adult, can Take digital files and transform them into juggling, barrel walk- learn the basics of soccer in this fun, non- real, everyday objects. Learn the foundations ing, plate spinning, competitive setting. Players will increase of coding, along with basic computer-aided partner acrobatics, and their sense of balance, improve their coordi- design (CAD) principles for 3-D printing. more. Maybe you’ll nation and physical movement, and have a You’ll learn introductory concepts including even master walking leg up when they join the big leagues! Shin loops, variables, and modules, and you’ll the tightwire. We’ll guards and soccer balls are optional, but make unique, personalized, three-dimen- start each class with fun please bring a water bottle. Ages 2-3 with an sional designs, such as a tablet or iPhone and funny cardio warm-ups, building adult (one child per adult please). accessory, a science fiction character, or a your strength and flexibility in preparation 6 sessions $175 vehicle. Your instructor will print two of your designs over the course of the class. All for more skilled maneuvers. The second Saturdays January 19–March 9 Burr levels welcome. Grades 3-5. class will include a performance for family KW01-W19 (11am–12pm) and friends. Grades 2-5. 12 sessions $295 6 sessions $165 2 sessions $75 Tuesdays January 22–April 23 Saturdays April 20–June 1 Mason Rice Field Saturdays March 2 & 23 10–11:30am KE307-W19-AN Angier KW01-P19-1 (9–10am) KW45-W19 Newton South Wednesdays January 23–April 24 KW01-P19-2 (11am–12pm) KE307-W19-PE Peirce Thursdays January 24–April 25 NEW Tot Jam* KE307-W19-BO Bowen Etiquette 101 Thundercat Sports staff, Instructors The Etiquette Academy of New England staff, Toddlers, bring an adult partner and learn Actors Studio Instructors the basics of Soccer, Basketball, and Softee Bridget Frey , Breanna Mack, & Watertown Children’s Mind your manners. People can be pretty Hockey in this fun, noncompetitive class. At Theatre staff, Instructors informal these days, but there are still some each session we’ll introduce new skills and social norms that you need to follow. Join sports concepts, and play games to reinforce Aspiring actors: whether your goal is to be us to learn about basic etiquette—the rules those skills. Players will increase their sense a star someday or you just like to perform, for proper behavior in social settings. We’ll of balance, improve their coordination and join us. We’ll learn basic acting concepts, discuss how to be a hospitable host and physical movement, and get a great preview play improvisational theatre games, perform gracious guest, the importance of writing of the wide world of sports! Wear comfort- scenes from plays and books, and prepare thank-you notes and how to send them, able clothes and sneakers and bring a water you to make an impression on your audi- conflict resolution, the art of conversation, bottle. Ages 2-3 with an adult (one child per ence. So if you’re trying out for a show or and more. And we’ll learn how to properly adult please). just want to express yourself, this class is for set a table and use utensils, with props pro- 6 sessions $175 you. On the last day, we’ll present a perfor- mance for family and friends. Grades 1-5. vided by our instructor. You’ll display your Saturdays January 19–March 9 9am–10pm new skills at a short presentation for family KW12-W19 Burr 12 sessions $285 and friends at the end of class; the presenta- Mondays January 28–April 29 tion begins at noon. Grades 2-5. KE313-W19-BU Burr (Frey) *Sports weather updates 1 session $95 Tuesdays January 29–April 30 Saturday March 2 9am–12:15pm For Winter sports, call the Newton KE313-W19-WA Ward (WCT) KW42-W19 Newton South Buildings Hotline at 617-559-9020; if Wednesdays January 30–May 1 school buildings are closed, our classes KE313-W19-CA Cabot at Carr School (WCT) are cancelled. KE313-W19-UN Underwood (Frey) For Spring sports, call 617-499-4820 Thursdays January 31–May 2 See Your Art to find out if your class is running in KE313-W19-AN Angier (WCT) questionable weather. on Our Cover! KE313-W19-BO Bowen (Frey) Send submissions to our Fridays February 1–May 3 Kids Program Director at KE313-W19-FR Franklin (WCT) [email protected]. KE313-W19-HM Horace Mann (Frey) KE313-W19-MR Mason Rice (Mack)

www.newtoncommunityed.org 3 Advanced Actors Studio App Inventors 2 Bridget Frey, Instructor Circuit Lab staff, Instructors This class is for kids who have taken our Explore the inner workings of interac- Actors Studio class two times or have equiv- tive electronic devices in this hands-on alent experience, and would like to work on class. Using MIT App Inventor software, monologues and scripted scenes. It is expect- along with Arduino microcontrollers and ed that you sign up for Actors Studio as well. Bluetooth, we’ll program Android apps to Grades 2-5. read sensors, drive robot cars, and control 12 sessions $85 lights by remote. You’ll learn fundamentals Fridays February 1–May 3 4:20–4:45pm of circuitry, programming, and app design KE282-W19-HM Horace Mann Animation Lab while building your projects, and you’ll have expert guidance from our Circuit Lab in- Alex Salsberg & TBA, Instructors structors all the way. There’s plenty of room Advanced Chess Learn the secrets behind moving pictures for your own ingenuity here, and the con- Ross Eldridge & Nicholas Sterling, Instructors and create your own animations. Experiment cepts you’ll learn apply to Apple products as with all kinds of cool techniques: use paper Expand your knowledge of chess and im- well. All levels welcome. Grades 3-5. to create animated stories as people have prove your playing. Learn positional tactics This class builds on concepts from our Fall App been doing for centuries; get hands-on with and advanced moves, according to your level Inventors class, but new and returning students claymation and Lego animation, creating of ability. Play games against formidable are welcome. short stop-motion videos with characters of opponents! This class is open to returning 10 sessions $285 your very own; and use a technique called advanced students or by permission of the Fridays January 25–April 5 3:15–4:30pm “Humanimation,” to animate yourself as instructor only. KE283-W19-CO Countryside a character. By the end of this class, you’ll 14 sessions $285 be an animation expert, and your amazing Mondays February 4–May 20 3:15–4:15pm videos will be posted online for you to share Babysitting & Pediatric CPR KE103-W19-MR Mason Rice (Eldridge); Grades 1-5 with family and friends. See pages 10–11 for details. Tuesdays January 22–May 7 3:30–4:30pm 8 sessions $235 KE103-W19-DY Day (Sterling); Grades 1-8 Mondays January 28–March 25 KE175-W19-CO Countryside (TBA); Grades K-2 Business Sharks Advanced Drawing Mondays January 28–March 25 Right Brain Science staff, Instructors Jack Neylan, Instructor KE175-W19-HM Horace Mann (Salsberg); Grades 3-5 Make a million! Start with an idea for a product or business and take it through the Attention parents: If you’ve seen your kids entire entrepreneurial process. You’ll make draw and think they may have some serious App Inventors prototypes, develop a business plan, and talent, we want them in this class! Kids: if Circuit Lab staff, Instructors create a marketing strategy—like in the TV you love to draw and want to find out how If you’re curious about how the apps on your show Shark Tank, but better! You’ll learn good you can be, this is the class for you. phone and tablet work, or have an idea for important information about wages, profits, You’ll build your skills by drawing still-lifes, the next great app but need to learn how to and branding, as you design print ads, act drawing from photographs, and experiment- create it, join us for this class. We’ll use MIT out TV commercials, research real estate ing with various artistic styles such as real- App Inventor to make fun, creative apps for locations, and create mock storefronts. You’ll ism, impressionism, and abstraction. We’ll Android phones and tablets. You’ll learn pitch your ideas to a panel of “celebrity” discuss color theory, how to draw anatomy, both the programming and design aspects judges at the last class. Grades 2-5. and other relevant topics for the serious or of creating great apps, and have the oppor- aspiring artist. New and returning students See our website to view business sharks in action. tunity to build any app you can imagine, welcome. Grades 2-5. 12 sessions $275 with the guidance of our expert Circuit Lab Bring a sketchpad for now—a more detailed sup- Mondays January 28–April 29 instructors. The programming concepts you ply list is coming later. KE300-W19-MR Mason Rice learn here apply to Apple products as well. 12 sessions $275 14 sessions $335 All levels welcome. Grades 3-5. Tuesdays January 29–April 30 Tuesdays January 22–May 7 12:45–2:15pm 10 sessions $285 KE150-W19-BO Bowen KE300-W19-WA Ward Fridays January 25–April 5 3:15–4:30pm KE267-W19-UN Underwood 12 sessions $275 Fridays February 1–May 3 KE300-W19-AN Angier KE300-W19-BO Bowen KE300-W19-FR Franklin KE300-W19-HM Horace Mann

4 617 559-6999 Chinese Club with step-by-step individual attention so you Camp Fair at Newton Greer Swiston & Michelle Yu, Instructors can progress at your own rate. We’ll provide challenges for the more experienced artists Ni hao! Welcome to our Chinese language North High School and encouragement for the newer ones— and culture class, a little Chinese immersion you’ll all end up drawing better than you Sunday January 27, in an intimate and fun setting. You’ll learn ever thought you could. New and returning the Mandarin language; work on crafts such 12–4pm students welcome. Grades 2-5. as calligraphy, origami, and paper-cutting; Come see what NCE has and enjoy singing Chinese songs and playing Bring paper (preferably an 8x10 sketchbook), pen- cils (regular and colored), erasers, and markers. in store for kids this games. All levels welcome. Grades K-5. 14 sessions $275 summer and sign up early 14 sessions $345 Mondays February 4–May 20 to secure your spot. Mondays February 4–May 6 3:15–5:15pm KE149-W19-CO Countryside (Neylan) KE201-W19-FR Franklin (Swiston) Tuesdays January 22–May 7 Tuesdays February 5–May 7 12:45–2:45pm KE149-W19-ZE Zervas (MCA) Chess KE201-W19-ZE Zervas (Swiston) Wednesdays January 23–May 8 Wednesdays January 23–May 8 3:15–5:15pm Eduard Duchovny , Ross Eldridge, Ilya Krasik, Lou KE149-W19-FR Franklin (Neylan) KE201-W19-AN Angier (Yu) Mercuri, Maryanne Reilly, Nicholas Sterling, & KE149-W19-MR Mason Rice (MCA) Wednesdays February 6–June 12 3–5pm Prathiba Yuvarajan, Instructors Thursdays January 24–May 9 KE201-W19-CO Countryside (Swiston) Learn the basics or expand your knowledge KE149-W19-WI Williams (Neylan) Thursdays January 24–May 9 3:15–5:15pm of this remarkable game of strategy that Fridays February 1–May 17 KE201-W19-HM Horace Mann (Yu) had its origins in India over 1500 years ago. KE149-W19-BU Burr (Neylan) Learn the principles of chess, positional tac- Fridays February 1–May 17 3:15–5:15pm tics, and basic to advanced moves, accord- KE201-W19-BO Bowen (Yu) NEW ing to your level of ability. Through games 17 sessions $435 played in class coached by an experienced Early-Release Science Days chess master, you’ll gain the confidence to NEW Wicked Cool for Kids staff, Instructors play well against any opponent, and come The fun continues with Wicked Cool science away with new appreciation and respect Comic Creations on early-release days this winter. In the first for one of the most wonderful games ever Mosesian Center for the Arts staff, Instructors class, Grand Prix Derby, you’ll build balloon- invented. Students at all levels are welcome, Get creative and learn to tell stories with com- and air-powered cars for the big race, create but you must know how each piece moves ics. We’ll explore the basis of this medium a fold-away track to take home for future before starting this class. Grades 1-5. from idea to execution. We’ll focus on both races, and test your cars against each other 14 sessions $285 storytelling and drawing skills; you’ll work for ultimate speed. In the second class, Rocks Mondays February 4–May 20 on developing stories and characters, and and Fossils, you’ll don your geologist hat and KE102-W19-BO Bowen (Sterling) move on to adding detail like figures, envi- study rocks, minerals, and gems—then make KE102-W19-PE Peirce (Yuvarajan) ronments, and actions to bring your story to a cool display to take home. You’ll dig deep Tuesdays February 5–June 4 life. Whether comedic or dramatic, fictional to learn about fossils and footprints, and ex- or true-to-life, poetic or action-driven, you’ll KE102-W19-BU1 Burr (Reilly) cavate a fossil “block” to unearth the treasure learn to tell your story your way. Grades 3-5. Tuesdays January 22–May 7 hidden inside. In the third class, Lego We-Do KE102-W19-FR Franklin (Krasik) 5th graders are welcome to join our middle Robotics, you’ll learn the basics of computer school class on Tuesdays at Brown; see page programming, working with motors and KE102-W19-HM Horace Mann (Sterling) 11 for details. sensors combined with simple programming KE102-W19-LE Lincoln Eliot (Yuvarajan) 10 sessions $255 software to control tethered Lego robots. Sign KE102-W19-WI Williams (Duchovny) up for one, or take all three and save $15. KE102-W19-ZE Zervas (Mercuri) Thursdays January 24–April 4 KE320-W19-HM Horace Mann Discount will apply at checkout. Grades 1-4. Tuesdays January 29–May 14 1 session $65 KE102-W19-MR1 Mason Rice (12:45-1:45pm; Eldridge) Wednesday February 6 12:30–3pm KE102-W19-MR2 Mason Rice (2–3pm; Eldridge) Drawing Club KE317-W19-Prix-BO Bowen Wednesdays January 23–May 8 Jack Neylan & Mosesian Center for the Arts staff, KE317-W19-Prix-HM Horace Mann KE102-W19-BU2 Burr (Yuvarajan) Instructors Thursday March 21 12:30–3pm KE102-W19-CO Countryside (Eldridge) If you love to draw, get ready to take your KE317-W19-Rocks-BO Bowen Thursdays January 24–May 9 drawing to the next level. We’ll work on KE317-W19-Rocks-HM Horace Mann KE102-W19-AN Angier (Eldridge) techniques to help you draw the way you Thursday May 9 12:30–3pm Fridays February 1–May 17 want to; you’ll learn how to draw faces, KE317-W19-Legos-BO Bowen KE102-W19-CA Cabot at Carr School (Eldridge) bodies, objects, landscapes, and perspective, KE317-W19-Legos-HM Horace Mann KE102-W19-WA Ward (Sterling)

www.newtoncommunityed.org 5 Girls Science Club: Hands-on Electronics Home Alone Safety Circuits & Discovery Circuit Lab staff, Instructors AllenKingsley staff, Instructors Wicked Cool for Kids staff, Instructors Tinker with electronics while learning the Take the first steps towards independence. Girl scientists, prepare for some electrifying basics of computer programming. We’ll Learn about Internet safety, phone and discoveries. First, take charge and go with conduct experiments that explore the door-answering techniques, accident and the electron flow. Using the snap circuit fundamentals of electronics and circuit fire protection, and first aid. We’ll watch an board, you’ll build projects that fly, buzz, and building; then you’ll move on to design instructional video, discuss how to manage interact. We’ll investigate electricity, current, your own interactive and programmable your time when you’re home alone for short resistance, energy storage, and conductivi- devices. Working both independently and in periods, and explore scenarios through ty. Sound irresistible? There’s more... next, teams, you’ll use the latest tools (including role-playing. Grades 3-5. you’ll enter the discovery lab for a variety of Arduino for building interactive devices, and 1 session $55 experiments. Explore the Earth by making Raspberry Pi for learning about computers Tuesday March 5 12:45–2:45pm volcanoes, delve deep into the ocean to learn and coding), and we’ll experiment with KE230-W19-LE Lincoln Eliot LEDs, resistors, motors, and programming. about coral reefs, and get gooky with rain- Tuesday March 12 12:45–2:45pm bow slime. Each week we’ll enjoy new and You’ll create interactive flashlights, digital KE230-W19-CO Countryside exciting science challenges. Grades 1-3. musical instruments, homemade computer Wednesday February 6 12:45–2:45pm 12 sessions $295 games, and more. Each day you’ll design a KE230-W19-ZE Zervas Mondays February 4–May 6 project under the guidance of our skilled instructors. Grades 3-5. Thursday February 7 3:15–5:15pm KE315-W19-BO Bowen KE230-W19-HM Horace Mann KE315-W19-ZE Zervas 10 sessions $285 Thursday February 28 3:15–5:15pm Wednesdays January 30–May 1 Thursdays January 24–April 4 3:15–4:30pm KE230-W19-BU Burr KE315-W19-HM Horace Mann KE166-W19-ZE Zervas Thursday March 21 12:45–2:45pm Fridays February 1–May 3 KE230-W18-MR Mason Rice KE315-W19-CA Cabot at Carr School Hands-on Electronics 2 Thursday May 9 12:45–2:45pm KE315-W19-CO Countryside Circuit Lab staff, Instructors KE230-P19-WA Ward KE315-W19-UN Underwood Tinker with electronics while learning the 1 session $65 basics of computer programming. This Saturday March 2 9:30–11:30am Glass Class class is a continuation of the fall Hands-On KE230-W19-SO Newton South Michel L’Huillier, Instructor Electronics class, but with new and different projects. You’ll create music written with Make professional-looking glass crafts code, programmable digital dice, burglar NEW with techniques used by master crafters. alarms, and more. In the first two sessions With fusing, you’ll create a plate, necklace, Intro to Circuitry we’ll bring new students up to speed while 3-D animals, and/or decorative tiles. With returning students work on a series of new Circuit Lab staff, Instructors mosaic, you’ll make a trivet, nameplate, or challenges. New and returning students wel- Light up the world! Learn all about circuitry decorated mirror. And with jewelry-mosaic, come. Grades 3-5. and create your own electronics. Explore you’ll place glass beads and pieces in a deep 10 sessions $285 the inner workings of electrical components pendant to create a unique necklace suitable like lights, buzzers, switches, motors, and Mondays January 28–April 8 3:15–4:30pm for girls or boys. We’ll do some small ceram- sensors, and use those components to de- KE183-W19-FR Franklin ics projects too. Learn to work safely with sign custom light-up greeting cards, electric glass as you explore the creativity this me- Tuesdays January 22–April 2 12:45–2pm games, “brush bots”, mazes, and even mu- dium allows. Safety glasses will be provided; KE183-W19-MR Mason Rice sical instruments. We’ll use Snap Circuits wear closed-toe shoes. New and returning to make a variety of projects, and get into students welcome. Grades 1-5. advanced engineering concepts too, like how Due to the high cost of materials for this class, using different voltages can change the speed there is a materials fee. Come to the first class of a motor. Each class will include a circuitry with a check for $85 made out to the instructor. lesson and a hands-on project to take home. 14 sessions $265 Grades K-2. Wednesdays January 23–May 8 10 sessions $285 KE157-W19-ZE Zervas Tuesdays January 22–April 2 12:45–2pm Fridays February 1–May 17 KE312-W19-UN Underwood KE157-W19-AN Angier

6 617 559-6999 Language Clubs Lego Robotics & DON’T WAIT! Students with or without previous language Motion Commotion experience are welcome to join any of the Wicked Cool for Kids staff, Instructors Sign up now for the class you want following language clubs. Call our office or Once again we bring you a wicked cool pair- to take. We must decide whether or check our website for more information or ing of awesome science/engineering classes. not a class is running a week before to register. Get technical and learn some robotics pro- its start date, and your registration Chinese gramming. Using Lego We-Do Robotics, can make the difference. 14 sessions $295 you’ll build a Lego robot with motors and Some classes fill quickly, so register Mondays February 11–June 3 sensors, and use robotics programming to make your robot obey your commands. early to avoid disapointment. KE256-F18-UN1-2-5 Underwood Next, you’ll see what’s shaking—investigating French the physics of how things move. We’ll study 14 sessions $295 crashing cars and rocket racers, build a tooth- Thursdays January 17–May 2 pick tower to survive an earthquake, design a Intro to Guitar KE257-F18-WA4-2-5 Ward zany zip line for a thrilling ride, and invent a long-spinning top. Join us! Grades 1-3. Phil Kaplan, Instructor Spanish 12 sessions $295 With just a basic introduction to guitar, 14 sessions $295 Mondays January 28–April 29 you can learn to play and sing your favorite Wednesdays January 16–May 1 songs. In this class you’ll learn the funda- KE314-W19-AN Angier KE259-F18-PE3-1-4 Peirce mentals: how to play melodies and chords, KE314-W19-CA Cabot at Carr School KE259-F18-ZE3-K-3 Zervas strumming/finger-picking techniques, and Wednesdays January 23–April 24 the rudiments of rhythm and harmony. Fridays January 18–May 3 KE314-W19-FR Franklin You’ll be playing your favorite songs and KE259-F18-BU5-K-3 Burr Fridays January 25–April 26 music in no time. New and returning stu- 16 sessions $335 KE314-W19-BO Bowen dents welcome. Grades 4-5. Thursdays January 31–May 30 NEW KE314-W19-MR Mason Rice Bring your acoustic guitar, blank guitar man- KE259-W19-CA4-1-4 Cabot KE314-W19-ZE Zervas uscript paper (preferably with tablature lines), pencil(s), and guitar picks. Make sure you have decent nails on your strumming hand (your right Lego Junior Builders NEW hand, unless you have a leftie’s guitar), and close- Wicked Cool for Kids staff, Instructors Mad about Math trimmed nails on your other hand. Advance your Lego construction skills. In Mathnasium staff, Instructors 10 sessions $235 this class, you’ll use Lego bricks, plates, and Join us for extra fun with math. Whether Wednesdays January 23–April 3 mini-figures to design and build real-life you already love math or are still on the KE278-W19-AN Angier projects. You’ll build a bridge, make a wheel- fence, these action-packed games and activ- chair, and invent a machine. Engaging your ities will make you want more. You’ll build NEW critical thinking and problem-solving skills, forts; play games like laser tag, multiplica- you’ll create symmetrical designs and an Intro to Piano tion slam, and scavenger hunt; make recipes original math game, and learn about simple with fractions; and enjoy engaging puzzles, Piano Playtime staff, Instructors machines to build a lever. You’ll erect struc- brain teasers, and super-cool math tricks Learn to play piano in a small group of eager tures, form animals, and create communities they don’t teach at school. You’ll master peers. Our playful classes use age-appropriate in collaborative and educational challenges. multiplication, sharpen your mental math workbooks, songs, props, and improvisation Grades K-2. and number sense, learn to spot fractions to help you learn to play. Lessons include 12 sessions $295 all around you, and get adept at turning big traditional notation and music theory—basic Tuesdays January 22–April 23 math problems into smaller, friendlier ones. info you’ll need for any future study of music. KE316-W19-AN Angier What’s not to love?! Grades 3-5. Our classes have a maximum of three stu- KE316-W19-BO Bowen 10 sessions $235 dents, so there’s plenty of individual attention. Wednesdays January 23–April 24 Wednesdays January 23–April 3 A keyboard and all other materials will be KE316-W19-MR Mason Rice KE321-W19-BO Bowen provided; the tuition includes a workbook for Thursdays January 24–April 25 you to take home. Grades K-2. Thursdays January 24–April 11 KE316-W19-CO Countryside KE321-W19-BU Burr 10 sessions $285 KE316-W19-ZE Zervas Fridays January 25–April 5 Tuesdays January 22–April 2 Fridays February 1–May 3 KE321-W19-ZE Zervas KE318-W19-AN1 Angier (12:45–1:45pm) KE316-W19-HM Horace Mann KE318-W19-AN2 Angier (1:45–2:45pm)

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ANGIER BROWN DAY Lego Robotics & Empow. Self-Defense for Girls Mon 6-8 3-D Printing & Design Mon 6-8 Motion Commotion Mon 1-3 Comic Creations Tue 5-8 Advanced Chess Tue 1-8 Pottery Mon 1-5 Flag Football Tue 6-8 Rock Band Tue 5-8 Lego Junior Builders Tue K-2 3-D Printing & Design Tue 6-8 Chess for Middle Schoolers Tue 6-8 Intro to Piano Tue K-2 Game Design with Python Wed 6-8 Game Design with Python Tue 6-8 3-D Printing, Coding, & Design Tue 3-5 Adulthood 101 Wed 6-8 Yoga for Middle Schoolers Wed 6-8 Chinese Club Wed K-5 The Stock Market Game Thu 6-8 Adulthood 101 Thurs 6-8 Intro to Guitar Wed 4-5 Fencing: New & Continuing Fri 1-8 Futsal Skills (evening class) Wed 1-5 BURR FRANKLIN Chess Thu 1-5 Actors Studio Mon 1-5 Chinese Club Mon K-5 Actors Studio Thu 1-5 Chess Tue 1-5 Hands-on Electronics 2 Mon 3-5 Glass Class Fri 1-5 Not your average Arts & Crafts Wed 1-4 Chess Tue 1-5 Business Sharks Fri 2-5 Chess Wed 1-5 Lego Robotics & BIGELOW Home Alone Safety (Feb 28) Thu 3-5 Motion Commotion Wed 1-3 Fencing: New & Continuing Tue 1-8 Mad about Math Thu 3-5 Drawing Club Wed 2-5 Archery Tue 3-8 SEW much Fun! Thu 3-5 Actors Studio Fri 1-5 3-D Printing & Design Fri 6-8 Drawing Club Fri 2-5 Business Sharks Fri 2-5 Next Gen Lego Robotics Fri 3-5 BOWEN HORACE MANN Girls Science Club Mon 1-3 CABOT AT CARR SCHOOL Animation Lab Mon 3-5 Chess Mon 1-5 Lego Robotics & Chess Tue 1-5 Motion Commotion Mon 1-3 Lego Junior Builders Tue K-2 Girls Science Club Wed 1-3 Actors Studio Wed 1-5 Advanced Drawing Tue 2-5 Early-Release Science Days Wed/Thu 1-4 Next Gen Lego Robotics Wed 3-5 Mad about Math Wed 3-5 Chinese Club Thu K-5 Spanish Thu 1-4 Early-Release Science Days Wed/Thu 1-4 Comic Creations Thu 3-5 Girls Science Club Fri 1-3 Pottery Thu 1-5 Home Alone Safety (Feb 7) Thu 3-5 Chess Fri 1-5 Actors Studio Thu 1-5 Lego Junior Builders Fri K-2 3-D Printing, Coding, & Design Thu 3-5 COUNTRYSIDE Actors Studio Fri 1-5 Chinese Club Fri K-5 Animation Lab Mon K-2 Advanced Actors Studio Fri 2-5 Lego Robotics & Drawing Club Mon 2-5 Business Sharks Fri 2-5 Motion Commotion Fri 1-3 Home Alone Safety (Mar 12) Tue 3-5 LINCOLN ELIOT Business Sharks Fri 2-5 Chinese Club Wed K-5 Chess Tue 1-5 Chess Wed 1-5 Home Alone Safety (Mar 5) Tue 3-5 Lego Junior Builders Thu K-2 Girls Science Club Fri 1-3 App Inventors 2 Fri 3-5

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MASON RICE WILLIAMS FAMILY & Business Sharks Mon 2-5 Chess Tue 1-5 SATURDAY CLASSES all Saturdays, except where noted Advanced Chess Mon 1-5 SEW much Fun! Tue 3-5 Adult/Child Yoga Durant-Kenrick House Volleyball Clinic (evening class) Mon 1-5 Drawing Club Thu 2-5 Fri Ages 3-5 w/adult Chess Tue 1-5 Next Gen Lego Robotics Thu 3-5 Baking Outside the Box South 2 & up Hands-on Electronics 2 Tue 3-5 ZERVAS w/adult Futsal Skills (evening class) Tue 1-5 Baking Outside the Box 2 South 2 & up Girls Science Club Mon 1-3 Basketball Clinic (evening class) Tue 1-5 w/adult Volleyball Clinic (evening class) Mon 1-5 Lego Junior Builders Wed K-2 Chess Tournament South 1-8 Chinese Club Tue K-5 Drawing Club Wed 2-5 Circus Club South 2-5 Chess Tue 1-5 Modern Art Adventure Thu 1-4 Etiquette 101 South 2-5 Drawing Club Tue 2-5 Home Alone Safety (Mar 21) Thu 3-5 Home Alone Safety South 3-5 Glass Class Wed 1-5 Lego Robotics & Multi Sports Burr Ages 4-6 Home Alone Safety (Feb 6) Wed 3-5 Motion Commotion Fri 1-3 Soccer Burr/Mason Rice Ages 4-6 Lego Junior Builders Thu K-2 Actors Studio Fri 1-5 Soccer Tykes Burr/Mason Rice Ages 2-3 Hands-on Electronics Thu 3-5 w/adult MASON RICE FIELD (SPRING) Lego Robotics & Tot Jam Burr Ages 2-3 Multi Sports Tue K-2 Motion Commotion Fri 1-3 w/adult T-Ball Fri Ages 3-5 Mad about Math Fri 3-5

Flag Football Fri 3-5 VACATION WEEK PROGRAMS OAK HILL AT NEWTON NORTH Archery Tue 3-8 Art Extravaganza Feb & April K-3 Babysitting & Feb & April PEIRCE Safety Training Grades 5-10 ALSO LOOK FOR... Chess Mon 1-5 Chess Intensive Feb & April 2-5 Advanced Chess at Day, page 4 3-D Printing, Coding, & Design Wed 3-5 Digital Art & Animation Feb & April 3-6 Archery, page 12 UNDERWOOD Pediatric First Aid & CPR Feb & April Babysitting & CPR, pages 10 –11 Grades 5-10 Basketball Clinic, page 12 Intro to Circuitry Tue K-2 Animal Art Feb K-3 Chess Tournament, page 2 Actors Studio Wed 1-5 Up, Up, & Away! Feb 1-4 Fencing, page 12 Pottery Wed 2-5 Flag Football, page 12 Energy Explorers Feb 1-4 Girls Science Club Fri 1-3 Futsal Skills, page 12 Circuitry 101 April K-2 App Inventors Fri 3-5 Home Alone Safety, page 6 Fashion Art Projects April K-3 Language Clubs, page 7 WARD Wicked Phab Physics Lab April 1-4 Rock Band, page 11 Actors Studio Tue 1-5 Future Women of Science April 5-8 Saturday Sports, pages 3 & 13 Volleyball Clinic, page13 Business Sharks Tue 3-5 Extreme Earth April 1-4 Home Alone Safety (May 9) Thu 3-5 Hands-on Electronics April 4-6 Chess Fri 1-5

www.newtoncommunityed.org 9 Modern Art Adventure printmaking techniques such as silk screen, Classes for Nicole Donson, Instructor collagraphs, and Styrofoam prints; and make silhouette collages. We’ll also make Get inspired by famous artists like Picasso, Middle Schoolers papier mache animals and handmade pa- Monet, Van Gogh, and more. Do whimsi- per, use dyes and fabric paints to create a cal and abstract paintings, and/or spatter NEW silk sun-catcher and a t-shirt, and learn the paint like Jackson Pollock. Create kinetic art of mosaic using glass tiles. To top it off, Adulthood 101 wire sculptures and mobiles like Calder, you’ll learn a bit of art history along the way. and paper collages like Matisse. Use colored The Etiquette Academy of New England staff, Instructors Grades 1-4. tissue paper and watercolor paints to create Your attention please: no more one-word an- art inspired by Monet, still lifes as done by 10 sessions $275 swers while you’re glued to your phone. Learn Cézanne, and dot paintings like Georges Wednesdays January 23–April 3 3:15–4:45pm essential skills to confidently navigate social Seurat. Learn a bit of art history as we focus KE319-W19-BU Burr and formal interactions. We’ll discuss basic on one artist per week, see images of his manners, including proper introductions, work, and create art inspired by that artist’s Pottery greetings, eye-contact, the art of conversation, style. Grades 1-4. and listening skills. We’ll also tackle topics like Lisa Walker & Mosesian Center for the Arts staff, 10 sessions $275 how to interview for an after-school or sum- Instructors mer job, or communicate with the right tone Thursdays January 24–April 4 3:15–4:45pm Roll up your sleeves and play with clay! If in an email to teachers or employers. You’ll get KE293-W19-MR Mason Rice you like to build, draw, paint, and/or make tips on cell phone and social media etiquette, cool things, this is your art form. In this class and how to conduct yourself at special occa- Next Gen Lego Robotics you’ll experiment with slabs, coils, pinch sions. In this fun and interactive class, we’ll Wicked Cool for Kids staff, Instructors pots, and more, and you’ll create interesting use games, role-play, and thought-provoking discussions to get you comfortable communi- Lego WeDo Robotics is Lego’s special robot- and unique projects that can be functional, cating with peers and adults. Grades 6-8. ics program just for elementary schoolers. beautiful, or both. You’ll make a range of Join us to pioneer their newly designed pieces, then glaze and fire your favorites. 1 session $95 software. Learn programming skills and New and returning students welcome. Wednesday February 6 11:45am–2:45pm use Lego building kits to make untethered, Grades 1-5. KM59-W19-BR Brown free-roaming robots capable of completing 14 sessions $295 Thursday March 21 11:45am–2:45pm structured and open-ended tasks. Build Mondays February 4–May 20 KM59-W19-DY Day roaming bots that use sensors to know when KE100-W19-AN Angier (MCA) to stop, or create a shake table to test hous- Wednesdays January 23–May 8 Babysitting & Safety Training es designed to withstand an earthquake. KE100-W19-UN Underwood (MCA) AllenKingsley staff, Instructors Explore exciting and fun programming op- Thursdays January 24–May 9 tions with new WeDo 2.0. Grades 3-5. KE100-W19-BO Bowen (Walker) Get all the information you need to become an 12 sessions $295 expert babysitter. Learn how to care for infants Wednesdays January 23–April 24 and older children, react responsibly to medical SEW much Fun! KE171-W19-CA Cabot at Carr School emergencies and injuries, perform first aid for common childhood injuries and illnesses, and Thursdays January 24–April 25 Mosesian Center for the Arts staff, Instructors set up and run your own successful babysit- KE171-W19-WI Williams Thread your needle and let’s go! Master the ting business. You will receive a certificate of Fridays February 1–May 3 basics of hand sewing using needles, thread, scissors, and fabric, and learn about fabric completion at the end of the course, as well KE171-W19-BU Burr construction and decoration. Make your as our BLAST (Babysitter Lessons and Safety own pillow and soft sculpture, and create Training) manual for your future reference. NEW your own pattern from an original drawing. Grades 5-10. Not your Average You’ll learn to sew buttons too, and be all set 1 session $80 Arts & Crafts to add accessories to your favorite items. All Wednesday February 6 3:30–6pm levels welcome; all materials will be provid- KM19-W19-1 Newton South Nicole Donson, Instructor ed. New and returning students welcome. Thursday March 21 3:30–6pm Artists: prepare to explore new realms. In Grades 3-5. KM19-W19-3 Newton South this class you’ll paint, draw, and make sculp- 10 sessions $255 tures, but we’ll also explore printmaking, Thursday May 9 3:30–6pm Tuesdays January 22–May 7 mosaics, collages, wet felting, clay, fabric KM19-P19-2 Newton South painting, and jewelry. You’ll learn to draw KE310-W19-WI Williams 1 session $85 in one-point perspective and create a va- Thursdays January 24–April 11 Wednesday February 20 9am–12pm riety of optical illusion drawings; practice KE310-W19-BU Burr KM19-W19-2 Newton North Note: no class March 21 Wednesday April 17 9am–12pm KM19-P19-1 Newton North

10 617 559-6999 NEW Rock Band Comic Creations West Suburban YMCA staff, Instructors We’re delighted to partner with the West Mosesian Center for the Arts staff, Instructors Suburban Y’s Center for the Creative Arts Get creative and learn to tell stories with to bring you this opportunity to rock! Bring comics. We’ll explore the basis of this me- your instrument of any kind, or just your dium from idea to execution. We’ll focus voice if you like to sing, and explore rock, on both storytelling and drawing skills; pop, blues, jazz, funk, and/or folk music— you’ll work on developing stories and char- you choose. You’ll work on a wide variety acters, then move on to adding detail like of songs guided by our team of experienced figures, environments, and actions to bring instructors, and prepare an end-of-term per- Pediatric First Aid & CPR your story to life. Whether comedic or formance for family and friends. Rehearsals AllenKingsley staff, Instructors dramatic, fictional or true-to-life, poetic or will include individualized instruction. action-driven, you’ll learn to tell your story If you’re caring for kids, you need to know Drums, amplifiers, keyboard, and micro- your way. Grades 5-8. how to respond in case of a first-aid emergen- phones will be provided—please bring gui- cy. In this class, you’ll learn to handle injuries 10 sessions $235 tars and basses or other instruments. New and manage illness for the first few minutes Tuesdays January 29–April 9 2:30–3:30pm and returning students welcome. Grades 5-8. until help arrives. We’ll cover first aid basics; KM58-W19-BR Brown 10 sessions $375 medical, injury, and environmental emergen- Tuesdays January 29–April 9 2–3:30pm cies; and pediatric CPR. This American Heart Empowerment Self-Defense KM57-W19 Day Association course meets the requirements for Girls for camp counselors, child care providers, babysitters, and more. You will receive a CPR Beth Capotosto, Instructor The Stock Market Game certification after completion of the class. Girls, get the tools you need to stand up Peter Yaffe, Instructor Grades 5-10. to harassment, bullying, and violence, and Make big money fast (virtually, that is). 1 session $85 discover your power in our supportive en- Play The Stock Market GameTM and you’ll vironment. We’ll engage in skill-building Wednesday February 20 12:30–3:30pm learn about the real world of investing, activities, and group discussion on asser- KM20-W19 Newton North which incorporates academic concepts that tiveness, boundary-setting, and verbal and Wednesday April 17 12:30–3:30pm relate to what you learn at school. In this physical defense. You’ll learn strategies like fun and high-spirited setting, you’ll try to KM19-W19-1 Newton North how to speak up, state your needs, and ad- grow a virtual $100,000 cash account into vocate for yourself in a variety of situations. a top-performing portfolio, and learn how Chess for Middle Schoolers Grades 6-8. daily events that shape our world affect our Nicholas Sterling, Instructor 5 sessions $175 finances. Working individually and in teams, Our chess program has been popular with Mondays January 28–March 4 3:05–4:35pm you’ll compete against your classmates and elementary schoolers for years. Here’s an KM55-W19-BR Brown other schools across the state, applying your opportunity for serious players who have leadership, negotiation, and cooperation skills. Grades 6-8. advanced to middle school to continue to Game Design with Python 10 sessions $195 improve their skills, participate in tourna- Coding with Kids staff, Instructors ments, and enjoy a weekly game supervised Thursdays January 24–April 11 3:10–4:40pm by an experienced chess pro. Novice players Learn to code with Python, a widely-used, KM45-W19 Brown are welcome too if they have a basic under- high-level programming language. We’ll standing of chess. Grades 6-8. start with basic syntax, and progress to more complex concepts, such as object-ori- This is an intermediate level class. Tournament- ented development. Then you’ll create a level players are invited to join our Advanced class variety of games—from Tic-Tac-Toe to on Tuesdays at 3:30pm, which is for grades 1-8. What to get See page 4 for details. Space Invaders. Whether you’re new to 14 sessions $285 programming or have experience with drag- that special someone? and-drop tools such as Scratch, Python’s Tuesdays January 22–May 7 2:15–3:15pm NCE gift certificates are available easy-to-read but powerful nature makes it KM09-W19-DY Day a great starting point for writing your own in any amount and can be used code. Grades 6-8. for any class we offer. Call us to 10 sessions $275 order yours! Tuesdays January 22–April 2 2–3pm KM56-W19-DY Day Wednesdays January 23–April 10 3:10–4:10pm KM56-W19-BR Brown

www.newtoncommunityed.org 11 3-D Printing & Design Winter & Spring Sports Fencing: New & BlocksCAD Inc staff, Instructors Continuing Fencers See how the seemingly impossible is International Fencing Club staff, Instructors achieved! 3-D printing takes digital files and Archery En garde! Discover fencing, a sport featured transforms them into real objects. In this Baystate Archery staff, Instructors in the Olympics that has been with us since class, you’ll learn basic 3-D computer-aided Honoring Newton’s legacy of hosting the the dawn of civilization. Become a compet- design (CAD) principles and learn to code nation’s first organized archery team, NCE itive fencer, or just develop an appreciation in BlocksCAD software to create unique, is pleased to offer this still-popular sport as of this ageless art form. You’ll have fun and three-dimensional designs. You’ll design a part of our after-school program. Archery get exercise while also learning discipline, couple of your own projects; your instructor is a great option for those who prefer a non- etiquette, and sportsmanship. Learn basic will print these outside of class and bring competitive individual sport to team sports. fencing techniques such as footwork and them back for you to take home. While Certified instructors from Baystate Archery bladework, and refine strategies to direct your you’re being creative and having fun, you’re will determine your dominant eye, explain own bouts. You’ll develop confidence, quick also learning real programming concepts the rules, and get you started, providing thinking, balance, agility, coordination, speed, including loops and variables, and gaining individualized instruction throughout the endurance, and poise. We’ll provide individu- geometry and computational skills as well. class. Archers will learn technique, form, alized instruction, and fencers will be paired It’s the printing of the future, right here and and accuracy. Equipment is provided. All appropriately. All equipment is provided; now! Grades 6-8. levels welcome. Grades 3-8. wear sneakers and athletic pants. Grades 1-8. 6 sessions $245 8 sessions $245 10 sessions $245 Mondays January 28–March 11 2:45–4:15pm Tuesdays April 2–May 28 3–4:30pm Tuesdays January 29–April 9 2:15–3:15pm KM40-W19-DY Day KM13-P19-BI Bigelow KE261-W19-BI Bigelow Tuesdays January 29–March 12 2:30–4pm Tuesdays January 22–March 19 3–4:30pm Fridays January 25–April 5 3:30–4:30pm KM40-W19-BR Brown KM13-W19-OH Oak Hill KE261-W19-BR Brown Fridays January 25–March 15 3–4:30pm KM40-W19-BI Bigelow Basketball Clinic Flag Football Be Ahead of the Game staff, Instructors Thundercat Sports staff, Instructors Yoga for Middle Schoolers Learn the fundamentals of basketball or Learn fundamental football skills from our Barbara Perlo, Instructor improve your game through skills sessions, enthusiastic coaches. Each day we’ll focus on Complement your academics and extra- station work, and competition. In these clin- a “skill of the day” such as passing, catching, curriculars with this energizing class. We’ll ics, we’ll emphasize shooting, ball handling, running, and offensive/defensive strategies. gear the sequencing of our positions towards and individual offensive and defensive skills. We’ll enjoy a scrimmage at the end of each creating a sense of community and helping We’ll stress the importance of technique, class so you can apply your new skills, using you learn to use yoga in your everyday life. smart decision-making, and hard work, flags only, no tackling. New and returning Classes will be lighthearted and fun, but while having fun along the way. Players may athletes are welcome; we’ll build on skills you’ll learn precise yoga poses, and will de- be divided by age and skill level to ensure you’ve learned and introduce new ones too. velop balance and strength. We’ll provide a that each individual has a meaningful ex- Grades 6-8. rest period (Savasana) so you’ll leave class perience. Wear sneakers and comfortable 6 sessions $165 relaxed, refreshed, and ready to tackle the clothing; balls will be provided. Tuesdays April 23–May 28 2:30–3:30pm night’s homework. Grades 6-8. 6 sessions $165 KM31-P19 Brown Bring your own yoga mat to class. Tuesdays January 22–March 5 Class will be held indoors if it rains. 10 sessions $205 KE297-W19-GR1-2 Mason Rice (6–7pm; Grades 1-2) Fridays April 26–May 31 3:30–4:30pm Wednesdays January 23–April 10 2:45–3:45pm KE297-W19-GR3-5 Mason Rice (7–8pm; Grades 3-5) KE214-P19 Mason Rice Field KM07-W19 Day Tuesdays April 30–June 4 KE297-P19-GR1-2 Mason Rice (6–7pm; Grades 1-2) Futsal Skills KE297-P19-GR3-5 Mason Rice (7–8pm; Grades 3-5) Be Ahead of the Game staff, Instructors Join us for an intro to Futsal, or to improve Sports weather updates your skills if you’re already a fan of the game. For Winter sports, call the Newton Futsal is a unique kind of indoor soccer that Buildings Hotline at 617-559-9020; if involves fancy footwork and quick thinking! school buildings are closed, our classes In this class, you’ll improve your foot skills, are cancelled. gain confidence, and develop a better under- For Spring sports, call 617-499-4820 standing of the game. Our coaches will ensure to find out if your class is running in that all players feel welcome, always have a questionable weather. ball at their feet, and leave each class having

12 617 559-6999 games in a noncompetitive setting. We’ll work on shooting, passing, dribbling, and February & April trapping, and enjoy exciting scrimmages. Vacation Programs Players will be grouped by age and ability. Please wear shin guards and bring a soccer Animal Art ball and water bottle. Ages 4-6. 6 sessions $175 Susan Paquette, Instructor Saturdays January 19–March 9 12–1pm Spend your vacation at the NCE Zoo, where KW05-W19 Burr all the animals are of your own creation. You’ll make 2-D and 3-D animal-themed art 6 sessions $165 projects. You’ll create hand-painted paper learned new moves to practice at home or in Saturdays April 20–June 1 mache animal puppets; learn to draw animals other soccer or Futsal games. These sessions KW05-P19-1 Mason Rice Field (10am–11am) of the Arctic, Rainforest, and New England; are pressure-free and fun-filled! KW05-P19-2 Mason Rice Field (12–1pm) use cut paper and yarn to make a forest of 6 sessions $165 animal species; and sculpt your favorite Tuesdays March 12–April 23 T-Ball animals with homemade clay, KE296-P19-Gr1-2-MR Mason Rice (6–7pm; Grades 1-2) Thundercat Sports staff, Instructors KE296-P19-GR3-5-MR Mason Rice (7–8pm; Grades 3-5) then paint them Baseball is “America’s favorite pastime.” too. We’ll also Wednesdays April 3–May 15 You’re never too young to learn to play KE296-P19-GR1-2-AN Angier (6–7pm; Grades 1-2) design animal and T-Ball’s the way to get started. You’ll belts, necklaces, KE296-P19-GR3-5-AN Angier (7–8pm; Grades 3-5) learn individual skills such as batting and and rings from catching, and get an introduction to aspects paper, fabric, Multi Sports of regular baseball. We’ll also play non-tra- and clay. For an- ditional games and activities to encourage Thundercat Sports staff, Instructors imal lovers only! skills development and create a fun, sup- Grades K-3. Perfect for the sports lover, this class focuses portive atmosphere. Ages 3-5. Sign up for this class along with our afternoon Art on Soccer, Basketball, and Field Hockey. In Wear comfortable clothing and sneakers, and addition to these sports, you’ll enjoy familiar Extravaganza or Energy Explorers class and save bring a baseball glove and water bottle. $45. Discount will appear at checkout. and unique games such as Dodgeball, Capture 6 sessions $165 the Flag, and Car Lot. At each session we’ll 4 sessions $235 introduce new skills and play games that re- Fridays April 26–May 31 1:30–2:30pm Tuesday-Friday February 19–22 9am–12pm inforce those skills. The program culminates KE205-P19 Mason Rice Field KV27-W19 Newton North with a tournament day. Grades K-2. Wear comfortable clothes and sneakers and bring Volleyball Clinic Art Extravaganza a water bottle. Be Ahead of the Game staff, Instructors Angela Jones, Instructor 6 sessions $175 Volleyball is not just for tall people! Join us Indulge yourself over February break and Saturdays January 19–March 9 10am–12pm to learn volleyball skills and increase your enjoy an art project a day. You’ll create and KW33-W19 Burr enjoyment of the game. We’ll play on kid- design your own wearable baseball caps, 6 sessions $165 sized courts with lower nets and smaller make Impressionist paintings, design and Tuesdays April 23–May 28 12:30–2pm and lighter balls. We’ll progress from 2x2 decorate paper mache creations, and learn KE196-P19 Mason Rice Field to 3x3 and 4x4 games as you develop your to draw cartoon characters. We’ll throw in This class will be held on Gordon Field, which skills, and we’ll incorporate traditional a surprise project or two as well, including is behind the Newton Center Playground, right and non-traditional games such as tag and some creative face painting. Grades K-3. across the stream from the Mason Rice Field. We’ll dodgeball to build your teamwork skills and Sign up for this class along with our morning meet at the Mason Rice playground as school is add to the fun. Wear sneakers and comfort- Wicked Phab Physics Lab, Fashion Art Projects, dismissed, walk together to the field, and enjoy a able clothing, and bring a full water bottle. or Circuitry 101 class and save $45. Discount will picnic lunch before class starts (please bring your Balls will be provided. appear at checkout. own lunch). Games will start at 1pm; students from other schools can join us on the field as they 6 sessions $165 4 sessions $235 arrive. Please go directly to the field, not through Mondays January 28–March 11 Tuesday-Friday February 19–22 1–4pm the Mason Rice School building. KE298-W19-GR1-2 Mason Rice (6–7pm; Grades 1-2) KV34-W19 Newton North KE298-W19-GR3-5 Mason Rice (7–8pm; Grades 3-5) Tuesday-Friday April 16–19 1–4pm Soccer Mondays April 1–May 13 KV34-P19 Newton North KE298-P19-Gr1-2 Zervas (6–7pm; Grades 1-2) Thundercat Sports staff, Instructors KE298-P19-GR3-5 Zervas (7–8pm; Grades 3-5) In these action-packed sessions, you’ll learn the basics of soccer through a series of fun

www.newtoncommunityed.org 13 Chess Intensive get a brief history of animation shorts, from Fashion Art Projects Ross Eldridge, Instructor Gertie the Dinosaur to contemporary Pixar Susan Paquette, Instructor shorts. You’ll create a concept for your own Serious chess players: why take a week off Fashion lovers unite! Walk the runway after short animation and learn frame animation from your favorite game? Use this vaca- you’ve created your own original trash bag in Photoshop to complete your film, adding tion-week class to build your chess-playing dresses, design duct tape wallets with pat- sound too, if time allows. New and returning skills. You’ll review chess principles, looking terned tape, assemble beaded jewelry, and students welcome; returning students will at positions from real games played by grand- design metal pendants and necklaces. Learn work on more advanced projects. Grades 3-6. masters, and we’ll focus on strategy and posi- to recycle matchboxes to make lockets with a tional tactics. You’ll learn about notation for Bring a USB drive to class. picture inside, construct a craft foam purse, reading and writing games as well. Each day 3 sessions $195 and make rhinestone hair clips and colorful will include a combination of instruction and Tuesday-Thursday February 19–21 9am–12pm fabric headbands. The final project will be a games; on the last day we’ll have an in-class KV24-W19 Newton North hand-painted plastic poodle skirt. All proj- tournament. Keep your mind sharp this break Tuesday-Thursday April 16–18 9am–12pm ects are wearable. Grades K-3. and join us to play the ultimate game of strat- KV24-P19 Newton North Sign up for this class along with our afternoon Art egy. No beginners please! Grades 2-5. Extravaganza or Extreme Earth class and save $45. Discount will appear at checkout. 3 sessions $185 Energy Explorers Tuesday-Thursday February 19–21 9am–12pm 4 sessions $235 Wicked Cool for Kids staff, Instructors KV23-W19 Newton North Tuesday-Friday April 16–19 9am–12pm Tuesday-Thursday April 16–18 9am–12pm Energy is everywhere, and it can’t be created KV19-P19 Newton North or destroyed! Investigate the wide world of KV23-P19 Newton North energy. Build your own simple circuit as we NEW experiment with electrical energy, and delve Circuitry 101 into the properties of potential and kinetic Future Women of Science Circuit Lab staff, Instructors energy by making your own balloon cars Women of Science staff, Instructors and catapults. We’ll also experiment with Light up the world! Learn all about circuitry Girls, would you like to develop new tech- chemical energy and concoct our own secret and create your own electronics. Explore the nologies, find a cure for cancer, or explore recipes. Can you eat them? Come find out! inner workings of electrical components like outer space? Well it all starts here. In this Grades 1-4. lights, buzzers, switches, motors, and sensors, hands-on class, you’ll explore a variety of and use those components to design custom Sign up for this class along with our morning Up, science concepts—from chemistry to com- light-up greeting cards, electric games, “brush Up, and Away or Animal Art class and save $45. puter science—all in a supportive setting Discount will appear at checkout. bots”, mazes, and even musical instruments. with fellow future scientists. We’ll throw We’ll use Snap Circuits to make a variety of 4 sessions $235 a few chemicals in a bag to determine the projects, and get into advanced engineering Tuesday-Friday February 19–22 1–4pm DNA in a strawberry, engineer protective concepts too, like how using different voltages KV36-W19 Newton North covering for an egg to survive a long fall, can change the speed of a motor. Each class observe plant biology, make ice cream with will include a circuitry lesson and a hands-on Extreme Earth liquid nitrogen, and more. Join us to learn project to take home. Grades K-2. real science concepts and how they apply to Wicked Cool for Kids staff, Instructors 1st and 2nd graders: sign up for this class along our everyday lives. For girls in grades 5-8. with our afternoon Art Extravaganza or Extreme Junior geologists and elementary engineers: 3 sessions $175 harness Earth’s extremes as we investigate its Earth class and save $45. Discount will appear at Tuesday-Thursday April 16–18 9am–12pm checkout. awesome powers in the forms of wind, water, KV41-P19 Newton North 4 sessions $215 weather, and sunlight. Build a working ane- Tuesday-Friday April 16–19 9am–12pm mometer to gauge wind speed, experiment KV39-P19 Newton North with magnetic rocks and solve mysteries Hands-on Electronics of what’s buried below the surface, and dig Circuit Lab staff, Instructors deep into earth science as we build a better Tinker with electronics while learning the Digital Art & Animation volcano and classify some real fossils to take basics of computer programming. Beginning home. It’s down to earth and wicked cool! Jack Neylan, Instructor with experiments that explore the funda- Grades 1-4. Think it’s easy making one of those dancing mentals of electronics and circuit building, bears or blinking eyes you see online? You’re Sign up for this class along with our morning you’ll move on to design your own interac- Wicked Phab Physics Lab, Fashion Art Projects, right! Join us to get all the tools you need. tive and programmable devices. Working Start by making a simple drawing using or Circuitry 101 class and save $45. Discount will appear at checkout. both independently and in teams, you’ll use Photoshop, using coloring, layering, and oth- the latest tools including Arduino (for build- 4 sessions $235 er effects to make dazzling art. Then create a ing interactive devices) and Raspberry Pi cast of characters, draw/paint a background Tuesday-Friday April 16–19 1–4pm (for learning about computers and coding) for them to inhabit, and transition them KV38-P19 Newton North to experiment with LEDs, resistors, motors, into a simple four-panel digital comic. Next,

14 617 559-6999 and programming. You’ll create interactive flashlights, digital musical instruments, homemade computer games, and more. General Info & Policies Each day you’ll design a hands-on project under the guidance of skilled Circuit Lab ACCESS LOCATIONS instructors. Grades 4-6. Our classes are open to everyone. Please We post room locations to our website as 4th graders: sign up for this class along with our let us know if you have any special concerns soon as we have that information. morning Wicked Phab Physics Lab class and or need special assistance. save $45. Discount will appear at checkout. PHOTOS BEHAVIOR POLICY 4 sessions $215 We may occasionally take pictures of stu- It is our expectation that students in our dents in our classes for our use in promo- Tuesday-Friday April 16–19 1–4pm classes will follow their teacher’s instruc- tional materials. Your enrollment in a class KV40-P19 Newton North tions. Students are expected to be respectful indicates your approval for this. of their teachers and peers. Students must PICK-UP AFTER CLASS Up, Up, & Away! use only materials designated for their NCE At the end of class, our teachers will bring Wicked Cool for Kids staff, Instructors class and use them appropriately. If your child does not meet these expectations, all kids to the main entrance of the school Take off into the stratosphere, where we’ll we will communicate with you to discuss to be picked up by parents, guardians, or examine things that go up! Create blast-off his or her behavior. If after two such com- after-school staff. Kids in grades K-2 rockets, planes, and copters that use differ- munications your child’s behavior has not must be signed out by an adult; kids in ent methods to reach the skies. Take in a improved, we will ask you to withdraw your grades 3-5 can dismiss themselves with birds-eye view to learn about our feathered child from the class and no refund will be written permission from a parent or guard- friends. Experiment with the four forces of given. If your child exhibits threatening ian. To give your permission, send an flight and test how gravity brings everything physical behavior towards others in the email to [email protected] back to Earth. See you up there! Grades 1-4. class, he or she will be withdrawn immedi- stating your child’s name, grade, NCE Sign up for this class along with our afternoon ately and no refund will be given. class, and school. Art Extravaganza or Energy Explorers class and save $45. Discount will appear at checkout. CHANGES REFUNDS/WITHDRAWALS 4 sessions $235 NCE reserves the right to cancel classes that See back cover for details. Tuesday-Friday February 19–22 9am–12pm are under-enrolled, and to change times, SCHOLARSHIPS locations, and instructors when necessary. KV35-W19 Newton North Partial scholarships are available on a EARLY-RELEASE DAYS limited basis for Newton residents. Call Wicked Phab Physics Lab Classes meet at their regular times on 617-559-6999 for more information. Wicked Cool for Kids staff, Instructors early-release days. SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES It’s Physics 101 for the young! Build zoom- GETTING TO CLASS Please contact us to discuss any medical ing cars that can keep a passenger safe in Kids at each school typically walk them- conditions, allergies, learning styles, case of a crash, send a marble spinning selves to our classes, but younger kids are or other special circumstances that down a shoot, create a crazy cannon to fling sometimes escorted by their classroom could impact your child’s experience in a ping pong ball, and build a rolling racer. teachers; please check with your child’s our program. We’ll learn all about Newton’s laws of mo- school and/or teacher. NCE teachers arrive tion, and how things move in our universe. TRIAL CLASSES when school ends (12:30 on Tuesdays, and Sounds phab, don’t you think? Grades 1-4. 3:00 on all other days). On Tuesdays, kids Sorry, we do not offer trial classes. Sign up for this class along with our afternoon eat lunch between 12:30 and 12:45, and Extreme Earth, Art Extravaganza or Hands-on WEATHER CANCELLATIONS on other days they usually have a snack Electronics class (grade 4 only) and save $45. If Newton public schools are closed due to (you must provide your own lunches and Discount will appear at checkout. inclement weather, our classes are cancelled. snacks). Kids from all schools are welcome 4 sessions $235 Classes cancelled due to weather will be at all our classes. School secretaries are at Tuesday-Fridays April 16–19 9am–12pm made up at the end of the term; there will their desks until 3:30 each day and can buzz be no refunds for weather-related closings. KV37-P19 Newton North in kids arriving from other schools. WE ARE INCLUSIVE LATE FEES NCE does not discriminate against any Please respect our staff and pick up your Bring a snack for all half-day individual on the basis of age, race, religion, child on time. There is a $10 fee for every gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender programs, and lunch for 10 minutes you’re late. At the fourth occur- full-day programs. identity and expression, veteran status, or rence, these fees will double. any other category protected by federal or state law.

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