Category Archives: School Breaks

Robotics Camp – April Vacation

Posted on April 1, 2012 by admin in Advertisements, Community Notes, School Breaks

ROBOTICS CAMP at Mathnasium – April Vacation Week.  Mindsurfers is a 5-Day Lego Robotics program for students 4th to 9th grade.   Based on the technology and methodology of the LEGO® MINDSTORMS™ and FIRST LEGO® League, children participating in the Mindsurfers Team Robotics Program learn to program and bring robots to life with LEGO® equipment and challenges specifically designed to motivate and stimulate the imagination.  Register:  http://roboticscamp.eventbrite.com  or Call Karen at (617) 340-3665

Rock Performance Camp

Posted on March 4, 2012 by admin in Community Notes, School Breaks

April Break Rock Performance Camp (4/16-4/20) still has room for 4 guitarists, 3 bass players, 1 keyboardist, 7 singers, and 2 drummers! Ages 7-17 accepted. Camps run 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at our 120 Elm Street location in Watertown and are staffed by instructors from the Berklee College of Music. Please emailBoston@schoolofrock.com or call 617-923-3434 to receive your information packet.

Belmont World Film Fun

Posted on February 16, 2012 by admin in Advertisements, Community Notes, School Breaks

Belmont World Film presents:

Film Fun for Families During Vacation Week Featuring Two Programs of Animated Films From Scholastic/Weston Woods Studios and an Encore Presentation of Eleanor’s Secret. 

Saturday, February 25

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Program 1…Animated Best Loved Children’s Books from Scholastic/Weston Woods Studios…Ages 3+…Tickets $3

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Program 2…Animated Best Loved Children’s Books from Scholastic/Weston Woods Studio…Ages 3+…Tickets $3

1:00 PM – 2:30 PM: Eleanor’s Secret…Ages 3-10…Tickets $5

Day pass to all three programs is $10

 

 

 

 

 

February 21-24: Renaissance Camp

Posted on February 12, 2012 by admin in Advertisements, Community Notes, School Breaks

Music before J.S. Bach? Students of all instruments are welcome to join us for Renaissance Camp for a 4-day, February 21-24, 9 am to 3 pm fun filled musical experience! Singers, are welcome, too.    Renaissance Camp will explore this historical period via music with additional enrichment classes in dance, calligraphy, and costumes as we create a real live “tableau” of the Renaissance.  Advanced players can join in court music and folk music of the Renaissance, as well as a “novice” program on recorder or voice.Two groups: Ages 6-9 or 10-14. $335. For more info and registration: Sachiko Isihara , 617-964-4522 or www.suzukinewton.org or sachiko@suzukinewton.org

Hipstitch Sewing

Posted on February 12, 2012 by admin in Advertisements, Community Notes, School Breaks

Do you want to get creative this school vacation?
Come and join at Hipstitch and learn how to sew, make your own clothes, learn how to read a pattern make some cosy pants, hats scarfs or lots of other fun projects!
Come for 1/2 day 9-12 $45 or 1-4pm $45 or Full day $90.00
Full 1/2 day week $200( 9am-12pm)
Full day Full week $399( 9am-4pm)
www.Hipstitchers.com

Newton Community Education Vacation Week Programs

Posted on February 3, 2012 by admin in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, School Breaks
NCE offers a variety of cool vacation-week programs for kids. Try Domino Physics or Wicked Wacky Lab Week over February break (or Advanced Domino Physics if you’ve taken this class before), and explore Marble Machine Madness or Deep Blue Sea over April break. These programs take place at Newton North High School. In addition, over both vacations we’re running our ever-popular Make a TV Show program at NewTV, and Babysitting Certification classes as well. Please call our office at 617-559-6999 or check our website: www.newtoncommunityed.org for more information or to register.

February School Vacation with Newton Parks & Recreation

Posted on January 29, 2012 by admin in Community Notes, School Breaks

Family Movie Day and Night at the West Newton Cinema  Feb 21 & 22, 2012: Special $6.00 price includes a MOVIE, POPCORN, and SODA.  See The Muppets or Alvin & the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked.  Tickets will be sold on the day of the event at the West Newton Cinema at 1296 Washington St. This is a very popular event and tickets may sell out.  Ticket sales will begin at 10:00 AM for the Movie Day on Tuesday and Wednesday with movies starting at 11:00 AM.  Ticket sales will begin at 4:15 PM for the Movie Night on Tuesday with movies starting at 6:15 PM. 
For Children in Grades K – 6 at the Newton Centre Hut  Feb 21 – 24, 2012: It’s like summer camp in the winter.  Participate in sports, arts and crafts, inside games and more.  Each day features a special event including a Movie Day, Sports Party, Dance Party and Portable Planetarium. Sign up by day or for all 4 days. Standard Day 8:30–3:30 PM, extended day 8:15-5:30 PM. $45.00 per day or $160.00 for all 4 days (add $12.50/day for extended day)
For Children in Grades K – 3 at Burr Park  Feb 21 – 24, 2012: Enjoy an exciting field trip each day including Cosmic Bowling, Chuck E Cheese, CoCo Key, and Plaster Fun Time.  Sports, arts and crafts, and inside games are offered before or after the field trips.  Sign up by day or for all 4 days.  Standard Day 8:30 AM–3:30 PM  $45.00* per day or $175.00 for all 4 days *Thursdays cost is $60.00
For Children in Grades 3 – 6 at the Lower Falls Community Center Feb 21 – 24, 2012: Enjoy an exciting field trip each day including Chunky’s Cinema, Glow Golf, Amesbury Sports Park and Chuck E Cheese.  Sports, arts and crafts, and inside games are offered before or after the field trips.  Sign up by day or for all 4 days.  Standard Day 8:30 – 3:30, extended day 8:15 – 5:30. $45.00* per day or $175.00 for all 4 days (add $12.50/day for extended day) *Thursday is $60.00
Thundercat Sports Clinic for Children Ages 7 – 12  Feb 21 – 24, 2012: Play a variety of sports including basketball, floor hockey, soccer and more all in a relaxed, fun atmosphere.  Located at Pelligrini Park.  Be sure to bring a snack and lunch.   $45.00 per day.
Half Day program for ages 5 – 7         9:00 – 12:00noon $120.00 ($130.00 non residents)
Full Day program for ages 7 – 12        9:00 AM – 3:00 PM $162.00 ($170.00 non residents)
Contact Newton Parks and Recreation at 617-796-1500 or go to our website at www.newtonma.gov/parks for more information.  Register online at www.activityreg.com

Tanglewood Marionettes Present “Cinderella”

Posted on January 8, 2012 by admin in Advertisements, Community Notes, Events, School Breaks

Looking for a February vacation treat? The Tanglewood Marionettes are performing “Cinderella” at the Newton Cultural Center on Sunday, February 19th at 10:30am. This beloved fairy tale is told with wit and a few surprises. All the favorite characters are here, from gentle Cinderella to the bumptious stepsisters and the charming Prince. Tickets are for sale in advance at www.newtoncommunitypride.org for $8, or $10 at the door. Open seating. Call 617-527-8283 for more information.

Basketball for Ages 7-14

Posted on December 16, 2011 by admin in Community Notes, School Breaks, Sports

This Winter “A Step Ahead” is offering a variety of basketball opportunities
for boys and girls ages 7-14 in Newton.  Holiday Hoops will be offered during December
vacation and our MLK day clinic on January 16th are always well attended.
Don’t miss out… For more information please visit www.asahoops.com or
contact Coach Smith at 617-909-5990  or Coachb@asahoops.com

Upcoming Newton Parks & Recreation Events

Posted on November 17, 2011 by admin in Community Notes, School Breaks
Family Movie Day and Night at the West Newton Cinema – December 27th & 28th
Join Newton Parks and Recreation during the December school vacation week for Family movie day and night at the West Newton Cinema.  Watch a movie and get popcorn and soda all for one low price.  Tickets will be sold at the West Newton Cinema on the day of the event.  Go to the Newton Parks and Recreation website at www.newtonma.gov/parks and click on School Vacation for more information or call Channon Ames at 617-796-1529. 

December School Vacation Program – December 27 – 30 & January 2
It’s like summer camp in the winter for children in grades K – 6.  Located at the Lower Falls Community Center, children can participate in sports, arts and crafts, inside games, outside games, gym activities, and daily special events.  December 27 – 30, 2011 and January 2, 2012 from 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM (extended day available to 5:30 PM).
Go to the Newton Parks and Recreation website at www.newtonma.gov/parks and click on School Vacation for more information or call Channon Ames at 617-796-1529.  Register online at www.activityreg.com

Family Trip to Disney on Ice – December 26th
Discover endless riches with one of Disney’s newest ice shows Treasure Trove.  Get tangled up in Disney’s 50th animated feature with Rapunzel and Flynn, see your favorite Disney princesses, set sail with Peter Pan, trek the wilds of Africa with Simba, Nala, Pumbaa and Timon, and join Alice and the Mad Hatter for a gem of a show that you won’t want to miss. Transportation to and from the Albemarle Field House is included.  Go to the Newton Parks and Recreation website atwww.newtonma.gov/parks and click on School Vacation for more information or call Channon Ames at 617-796-1529.  Register online at www.activityreg.com