Category Archives: Summer

Boston Symphony Orchestra’s Days in the Arts Summer 2012

Posted on February 12, 2012 by admin in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Summer

The BSO’s popular overnight summer camp is now open for pre-application.
For more than four decades, the BSO has provided thousands of children
throughout Massachusetts with an opportunity to participate in this
multi-arts/creative writing overnight camp in the beautiful Berkshires.

In the summer of 2012, Newton students in grades 5, 6, & 7 are eligible to
participate in Week 6, JUL 30 – AUG 3.  Only 15 students from Newton will
be selected to participate by lottery.  Pre-applications with details
about the program are available from the music teacher in your school.

Pre-applications must be returned to the Fine Arts Department no later
than 4:00PM on Thursday, March 1st, Newton Public Schools, 100 Walnut
Street, Newton, MA 02460.

Brookline Summer Theater Arts Program

Posted on February 3, 2012 by admin in Community Notes, Summer

BE A SUMMER STAR! Join the Brookline SmartSummers Theater Arts Program! A fun experience in the arts for ages 5-16. Full and part day programming available for 1 to 5 weeks starting June 29.  To register contact Brookline Adult & Community Education at 617-730-2700 or www.brooklineadulted.org. For more information, contact theaterartscamp@aol.com or visit https://sites.google.com/site/smartsummerstheaterarts/welcome

LatinSummer Boston

Posted on January 29, 2012 by admin in Community Notes, Summer

Introducing “LatinSummer Boston,” a two-week summer enrichment program that provides students in grades 1-7 a unique chance to learn about Latin and the classical world! Creative and enthusiastic instructors will provide a wide array of exciting and hands-on activities that introduce students to many varied aspects of classical and conversational Latin, Greco-Roman mythology, and Roman culture and daily life. No prior knowledge of Latin or Classics is required. The popular LatinSummer programs have been offered many times over the past decade in locations across the Mid-Atlantic, South, and Northeast. LatinSummer Boston will run from 9:00 am – 12:30 pm on weekdays from July 23 – August 3 at The Roxbury Latin School. LatinSummer is sponsored by the nonprofit Ascanius: The Classics Youth Institute and The Roxbury Latin School. Registration fees range from $65-$250 per student depending on financial need. Tee-shirts provided! Registrations are accepted by mail or online through May 15. For more information and to register, please visit www.ascaniusyci.org/boston – this summer, let’s carpe diem and do as the Romans did!

Youth pro Musica’s Singing Group and Summer Program

Posted on January 29, 2012 by admin in Advertisements, Community Notes, Summer

Registration is now open for Youth pro Musica’s Summer Week: August 20-24, 2012, 9am-3pm M-F, Concert: Fri., 7pm; Held at Second Church in Newton, 60 Highland St., West Newton.  Register by March 1 and pay $225.  Afterwards, the fee is $250.  To register or learn more, please call (617) 666-6087 or e-mail auditions@youthpromusica.org.  Visit YpM online at www.youthpromusica.org
Program Description: After camp is over and before school starts up again, don’t stay home being bored.  Kids aged 8 to 18 who like to sing are invited to attend Youth pro Musica’s Summer Week!  Absent distractions or the pressure of the academic year. young people are free to focus on singing and making new friends.  Singers work with an outstanding staff comprised of professional musicians and educators, led by YpM Artistic Director Robert Barney.  Classes/ensembles focus on vocal technique, ear training and sight-singing, small and large ensemble singing and performance.  (Classes/ensembles are assigned based on age and prior musical experience.)  The week culminates with a Friday evening concert featuring all of Summer Week’s singers.

Camp Fair January 29th

Posted on January 20, 2012 by admin in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Summer

The city is sponsoring its yearly camp fair this year on Sunday January 29 at Newton North from noon to 4pm.

Camps run by Newton Parks & Recreation and the Newton Public Schools (including Newton Community Education and SPACE camp), will be represented at the fair. Come early to reserve your child’s spot in the program of his or her choice for Summer 2012, or to learn more about the many varied options offered in our city.

After-school Circus Arts Program

Posted on January 15, 2012 by admin in Community Notes, Sports, Summer

Moody Street Circus in Waltham, MA is accepting pro-rated registration for their Winter 2012 Circus Arts programs for kids as well as their 1/2 day summer program.  Kids aged 7 and up can run away with the circus without actually having to leave “home”!  Circus stars (and Newton Public School parents) Sacha and Melinda Pavlata are hosting after-school and 1/2 day summer programs in their Waltham, MA circus headquarters.  Visit www.moodystreetcircus.com for more info or call 781 209 0950.

The School of Rock Boston

Posted on January 1, 2012 by admin in Advertisements, Community Notes, Summer

The School of Rock Boston has 109 openings for our fabulous 2012 Rock & Roll Boot Camps, but we sell out by May of every year! This year we are looking for guitarists, bassists, singers, drummers, and keyboardists for our one-week day camps in Feb, April, and June/July/August, which include songwriting, recording seminars, and a final concert at a real live rock venue. 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 email Boston@schoolofrock.com or call 617-923-3434 to receive your information packet. Register by 4/1 and save $100!

Vacation and Summer Weeks at the New Art Center!

Posted on January 1, 2012 by admin in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Summer

Escape to Madagascar, February School Vacation Week at the New Art Center, February 21-24, 9:00-3:30pm daily. Grades K-6. Join us during this exciting week filled with creative art and inspired learning. Escape with us to the island of Madagascar, off the coast of Africa! From lemurs, giant baobab trees, and cultural richness of the Malagasy people, to the amazing biodiversity of its wildlife; this vacation week will give us plenty of inspiration to paint, draw, sculpt and create rich, colorful pieces of art! Tuition $270 (4 days), siblings $255. Early drop off and extended day options available. For more information or to register: www.newartcenter.org. Questions? Call 617-964-3424.

Teen Day Program & Teen Afternoon Ceramics Program, February School Vacation Week at the New Art Center, February 21-24, 9:00-3:30pm & 3:30-5:30pm daily. Grades 7-10. Specially designed for teens who love art and want to move to the next level, our classes in Ceramics, Painting/Drawing, and Sculpture/Mixed Media, are taught by professional art educators who help teens develop and hone their skills. Small class sizes and highly individualized projects make this an excellent option for teens who want more out of their vacation week. All skill levels are welcome. Tuition $295 (4 days), siblings $280. Early drop off and extended day options available. For more information or to register: www.newartcenter.org. Questions? Call 617-964-3424.

Week-Long Summer Art Programs, at the New Art Center, June 25-Aug. 31, 9:00-3:30pm & 3:30-5:30pm. Grades 1-10. Join us during our fun and creative week-long sessions for children and teens this summer! Be inspired by exciting and educational themes in our Children’s Program for grades 1-6. Daily classes in Visual Arts, Drama, Ceramics and Sculpture/3D, give children the opportunity to learn and grow with friends while being creative and having fun! Special presentations booked weekly with our favorite community partners! Teens entering grades 7-10, have the opportunity to explore their interests and develop skills with small classes and highly individualized projects in Ceramics, Painting/Drawing and Sculpture/Mixed Media. Teen Afternoon Ceramics, for students entering grades 7-10, also gives teens more opportunity to work on hand-building skills and on the Potter’s Wheel. All skill levels are welcome. Tuition: $115-$380/wk. Early Drop-Off, Extended Day options available. To register or for more information, visit www.NewArtCenter.org or call 617-964-3424.

Newton Youth Players

Posted on November 3, 2011 by admin in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Summer
Registration is now open for the Summer, 2012 Newton Youth Players’ adaptation of the Sound of Music.  
Open to students enter Grades 2-6 in the Fall of 2012, rehearsals run from June 25 – July 18 at the Newton Cultural Center, 225 Nevada St., Newtonville. Performance is on July 17 at 6:00pm. Sponsored by the Mayor’s Office for Cultural Affairs, Directed by Melissa Bernstein.
On-line registration is at NewtonYouthPlayers.com or call 617-796-1540.