NCE Kids Summer Catalog - 2016

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ACTORS STUDIOBridget Frey, InstructorActors and actresses, get ready to shine. If you’re trying out for a show, craving an opportunity to showcase your talent, or just looking to express yourself, this class is for you. You’ll enjoy diverse acting exercises and improvisational games, perform scenes from plays and books, learn basic acting concepts, see how plays are produced, and build your confidence in front of an audience. On the last day, we’ll present a performance for family and friends. Grades 1–5.

KS103-S16-1 $195July 5–8 @ Newton North 9am–12pm

KS103-S16-2 $245July 18–22 @ Newton South 1–4pm

KS103-S16-3 $245August 8–12 @ Newton North 9am–12pm


KS103-S16-5 $245August 22–26 @ Newton North 1–4pm

ANIMAL ARTSusan Paquette, InstructorSpend a week at the NCE Zoo where all the animals are of your own creation. You’ll make 2-D and 3-D animal-themed art proj-ects. You’ll create hand-painted paper mâché animal puppets; learn to draw animals of the Arctic, Rainforest, and New England; use cut paper and yarn to make a forest of animal species; and sculpt your favorite animals with homemade clay, then paint them too. We’ll also design animal belts, necklaces, and rings from paper, fabric, and clay. For animal lovers only! Grades K–3.

KS193-S16 $245July 18–22 @ Newton South 9am–12pm

From our Kids Program Director

It’s a happy day in January for me when this brochure goes to the printer, full of its surprises for Summer 2016. I imagine our high schools in summer—mostly emptied of high school kids (except for the many who work for us), and suddenly filled with smaller ones, their faces aglow with pleasure because now they can spend ALL DAY doing what they love or trying something new.

It is my great pleasure to unveil what I think is the best NCE Kids summer program ever. Once again, in addition to old favorites, we bring you never-before-seen classes taught by NPS teachers with hidden talents. I’m particularly excited about our new Vive la France pastry class, Smart Streets, and new art classes Cardboard Cities and Outdoor Art.

We know your kids will learn a lot this summer, but mostly we just want them to have fun. We hope they will spread their wings, take advantage of new opportunities, and perhaps discover their own talents or passions along the way. You’ll find me scurrying around from class to class, hoping to be there for that moment when they do. It’s a countdown for me from now, in January, to then.

I can’t wait to see your kids (and maybe you too) this summer.

Happy Exploring,Lisa

FLYING HIGH:Katrina Lu Lundberg was nine years old when she painted this blue-footed booby in our Art Studio Intensive class with Alma Bella Solis at Countryside School. Katrina has two older sisters, an older brother, a parakeet, and a turtle at home. She is a fierce protector of animals and nature and was one of the thousands of walkers at the NYC climate march in 2014. Katrina has many interests, including making herbal remedies, playing chess, geocaching, rock climbing, fishing, reading, pottery, woodworking, and meditation. Katrina’s grandparents come from Sweden and Taiwan.

Editor’s note: Make beautiful art like Katrina’s! Sign up for our summer Art Studio class; details on page 3.

HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF THIS BROCHURE:

• Notice we’ve divided our classes into loose categories: Arts, Sciences, Best of Both Worlds, and Sports. But don’t take those groupings too seriously—check it ALL out.

• Use our Summer at a Glance chart on pages 10–11. It shows you the different classes offered each week, listed by location and age group.

• Make a full day and save $25. Take back-to-back morning and afternoon programs any week, sign up for lunch, and get a $25 discount. There’s extended day too for those who need it. (Bring your own lunch please.)

• Don’t miss our important FAQs and Behavior Policy on page 19.

• Call us! We can help you plan a summer that’s just right for you.

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ART BLASTOFF Susan Paquette, InstructorArt lovers unite! Enjoy an art project a day. Create and design your own wearable base-ball caps, paint like the Impressionists, de-sign and paint paper mâché vases complete with 3-D flowers, draw cartoon characters from TV, and sculpt a Minion with air dry-ing clay. We’ll enjoy a little face painting as well. The sky is the limit and this class will be a blast! Grades K–3.


Strathmore drawing pad, a set of charcoal pencils and sticks (kneaded eraser included), a set of 48 soft pastels, a tri-tip white eraser, and a plastic package of blending stumps in various sizes.




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ARTRAGEOUS OUTFITSKimberly Meredith, InstructorTired of your same-old clothes? Re-imagine your wardrobe using materials such as newspapers, plastic recyclables, food wrap-pers, duct tape, candy, and more. Inspired by the fabulous and fierce Project Runway Unconventional Challenge, you’ll be chal-lenged to think outside the box, get creative, and hone your artistic skills. You’ll make a life-size torso of yourself to work from, then construct clothes that really fit, by gluing, knotting, folding, taping, and hand-sewing. You’ll create funky yet fashionable tops, skirts, pants, dresses, and accessories. Wear (or display) them with pride! Grades 4–9.


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BLING IT ON: TRASH TO TREASURE JEWELRYKimberly Meredith, InstructorBedeck yourself with one-of-a-kind home-made jewelry made from unexpected ma-terials. You’ll transform found objects and recycled materials into funky earrings, neck-laces, bracelets, and purses. Working with magazine beads, duct and washi tape, paper towel rolls, and more, you’ll learn both tra-ditional and unconventional jewelry-making techniques including stringing, knotting, and sculpting, and you’ll learn how to use tools appropriate for each project. To finish the week, you’ll paint jewelry boxes to hold your new treasures. Grades 2–5.

KS141-S16 $245August 1–5 @ Newton South 1–4pm

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CALLIGRAPHYAlma Bella Solis, InstructorHandwriting may be a dying art, but calligra-phy lives on. Learn the timeless art of beau-tiful writing, using the Uncial-Foundational script of western calligraphy. You’ll start by learning to write numbers and the alphabet. Through practice, focus, and concentration, you’ll develop your penmanship and gain mastery in both print and longhand. Write your favorite poems, quotations, or any text of your choice; finished pieces can be framed for posterity. Grades 4–9.Bring a calligraphy set with the following materials: an automatic pen with various nib sizes, ink cartridges, an 18” transparent rule, lined paper (an intermediate pad), a pencil and eraser, and several sheets of 8.5 x 11 unlined bond paper.

KS149-S16 $245June 27–July 1 @ Newton South 1–4pm

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CARDBOARD CITIESMelissa Kulig, InstructorCreate an entire city or neighborhood out of recycled cardboard boxes, small jars, and plas-tic containers. We’ll build gardens, fences, and pipe cleaner and pom pom people and animals to inhabit the town, and we’ll paint siding, windows, roofs, walkways, and streets. Learn how trash and recycled materials can create new toys and worlds. Your cities will be glued to large, flat pieces of cardboard that can be transported home at the end of the week. Wear old clothes or a smock. Grades K–3.

KS125-S16-1 $245June 27–July 1 @ Newton South 1–4pm


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ART STUDIO INTENSIVE: CHARCOAL & PASTEL PAINTINGAlma Bella Solis, InstructorIf you’re serious about drawing and want to challenge yourself, join us for this studio class. Using a combination of charcoal pen-cils and dry/soft pastels, you’ll produce your own compositions interpreting a still-life model. You’ll learn the methods of outline, contour, shading, blending, detailing, and connectedness in achieving proportion and perspective. Expect your final work to be worthy of acceptance to the MFA. All levels welcome. Grades 2 & up. Please bring the following materials: A ta-bletop or floor adjustable easel, an 18” x 24”

There are no classes on Monday, July 4.

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DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHYAshley Saccoach, InstructorIn the “dark” ages, people took pictures with huge boxes, covered by large blankets to block out all the light. Those days are behind us, but the modern era of darkroom photography is not, and this is how some of the most beautiful pictures are made. Join us to discover the art of darkroom photography. You’ll learn the basic functions of a camera, which apply to both film and digital cameras; we’ll shoot a variety of pictures, and experience the magic as photographs pass through different chemical solutions to come to life before our eyes. We’ll experiment with photograms; make pinhole cameras, hand-colored photos, and collages; and discuss the history of photography and influential photographers. By the end of the week, you’ll have a portfolio of original photographs to take home, and our last class will include a show for family and friends. Dust off and bring your old 35mm camera, along with at least two rolls of 35mm black and white film to class. Grades 5–9.

KS204-S16-1 $255July 18–22 @ Newton South 9am–12pm


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DECOR BY MENicole Donson, InstructorCreate cool keepsafe crafts. Explore the art of mosaics and decorate a wooden mirror or picture frame with ceramic tiles and grout. Decoupage a box using decorative papers, colored tissue, fabric, glue-on jewels and colorful beads. Make a hardbound journal using classic bookbinding techniques; decorate the cover with fabric or fancy papers; and add stickers, ribbons, or glue-on jewels. Design an iPad or iPhone cover or bag and cover it with fabric, papers, jewels or beads. Decorate and build desk accessories from wood and recycled materials, or create decorations to hang on your wall. Use our items to decorate, or bring your own. Wear a smock. Grades 4–9.

KS140-S16-1 $215July 5–8 @ Newton North 1–4pm

KS140-S16-2 $265August 1–5 @ Newton South 9am–12pm

COOKING AROUND THE WORLDLiz Simpson, InstructorTravel the globe with us as we discover native delicacies from the seven continents. During the week we’ll create different menus with foods unique to each continent, and we’ll learn about the history and origins of the foods we prepare. We’ll make everything from scratch: you’ll read the recipes; measure, cut, and prepare all the ingredients; and of course, sample the finished products. We’ll make familiar specialties like Ratatouille and Pad Thai, as well as unusual delights like African Chicken & Couscous Salad and Korean Bibimbap. We’ll enjoy some sweets too, in-cluding Indian Mango Lassi and Spanish Tres Leches Cake (yum!). Please let us know of any food allergies before registering for this class. There’s no need to bring a lunch. Grades 5–9.

KS128-S16-1 $275July 25–29 @ Newton South 9am–12:30pm

KS128-S16-2 $275August 1–5 @ Newton South 9am–12:30pm

CRAZY CRAFTSElisa Ng & Sophia Ng, InstructorsChallenge your creativity and your fingers’ flexibility. Discover Ductivities and make assorted cool and colorful wallets, pencil pouches, or flowers out of duct tape; mess around with modeling clay and mix colors to make animal figurines and charms; and play with paper to make exciting 2-D and 3-D projects including origami toys and animals. We’ll try unit origami, make geogami pen-cil holders, and explore paper quilling too. Great fun for the crafty one! Grades 2–5.

KS105-S16 $245July 11–15 @ Newton North 1–4pm

CARTOONINGSusan Paquette, InstructorWalt Disney, here we come! Learn to draw characters from books, television, movies, and video games. With step-by-step instructions, you’ll work on some crazy characters, paying close attention to drawing hands, feet, and facial expressions. We’ll explore anime-style drawing as well, and create animated flip books of your drawings. Your final project will include hand-painted animation cels of your favorite character to mount for display. Bring a snack. Grades K–3.

KS039-S16 $195July 5–8 @ Newton North 9am–12pm

CLAY WORKSHOPLisa Walker, InstructorFrom the functional to the whimsical, make just about anything you want from clay. Learn handbuilding fundamentals and techniques for creating pinch pots, slabs, coils, and sculp-tures. You’ll select your best pieces to glaze with the colors and patterns of your choice. With lots of one-on-one expert guidance, you will work as an individual and in a group to explore, design, and refine your work.

KS129-S16-1 $255 (Grades 1–4)June 27– July 1 @ Newton South 9am–12pm

KS129-S16-2 $205 (Grades 3–6)July 5–8 @ Newton North 9am–12pm

KS129-S16-3 $255 (Grades 3–6)July 25–29 @ Newton South 9am–12pm

KS129-S16-4 $255 (Grades 1–4)August 1–5 @ Newton South 9am–12pm

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FELT & FABRIC FIBER ARTNicole Donson, InstructorCreate a wide range of projects in this mixed-media fiber art fiesta. Make weavings with yarn, ribbons, and strips of fabric; create Huichol yarn collages by gluing yarn down to cardboard; and make collages from wool and fabric too. Learn simple hand-sewing techniques to make stuffed felt animals, pillows, and bags from store-bought felt, and learn to needlepoint with yarn. Create your own felt from wool, watching the fibers bond together like magic when heat, moisture, and pressure are applied. Then use your felt for wool-bead jewelry and flower accessories for yourself, or to decorate your collages and other creations. You’ll finish the week with new skills and several finished projects to take home. Grades 4–9.



FABRIC PAINTINGNicole Donson, InstructorHere’s a whole new outlet for your artistic creativity and imagination! Learn popular silk and fabric painting and decorating tech-niques using non-toxic colorfast dyes, fabric paints, markers, and more. You’ll mix colors, thicken dyes, print with rubber stamps, and use salt to make beautiful starbursts and dynamic patterns. Turn original artwork into iron-on designs, and embellish your work with colorful sequins, buttons, or embroi-dery. Make a scarf, sun-catcher, pillowcase, tote bag, or T-shirt—your choice of projects and styles is endless. Materials will be pro-vided, but you can bring fabric or clothing from home too. Wear old clothes or a smock. Grades 1–4.



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FASHION ART PROJECTSSusan Paquette, InstructorFashion lovers unite! Walk the runway after you’ve created your own original trash bag dresses. Design duct tape wallets with patterned tape, assemble beaded jewelry, and design metal pendants and necklaces. Learn to recycle matchboxes to make lockets with a picture inside, construct a craft foam purse, and make rhinestone hair clips and colorful fabric headbands. The final project will be a hand-painted plastic poodle skirt. All projects are wearable. Grades K–3.




GLASS CLASSMichel L’Huillier, InstructorIf you admire stained glass, glass jewelry, glass dishware, and more, join us to make your own glass artwork and master various glass techniques. With fusing, you’ll create a plate, necklace, and decorative tiles. With mosaic, you’ll make a trivet, name plate, or decorated mirror. With jewelry-mosaic, you’ll place glass beads and pieces in a deep pendant to create a unique necklace. And with etching, you’ll apply a resist to a glass piece and cut out a design. Learn to work safely with glass as you explore the creativity this medium allows. Safety glasses will be provided; wear closed-toe shoes.

KS195-S16-1 $325 (Grades 5–9)June 27–July 1 @ Newton South 9am–12pm

KS195-S16-2 $325 (Grades 2–5)June 27–July 1 @ Newton South 1–4pm

KS195-S16-3 $325 (Grades 2–5)July 25–29 @ Newton South 9am–12pm

KS195-S16-4 $325 (Grades 5–9)July 25–29 @ Newton South 1–4pm

KS195-S16-5 $325 (Grades 5–9)August 15–19 @ Newton North 9am–12pm

KS195-S16-6 $325 (Grades 2–5)August 15–19 @ Newton North 1–4pm



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KNITTINGDeanna Mustachio, InstructorOnce just for grannies, now knitting is uni-versally cool. You can say “I made it myself!” when friends admire your stylish scarf, and you’ll never be bored again—you can take your yarn and needles anywhere. We’ll work on basics such as knit and purl stitches, and how to cast on, bind off, increase, decrease, make stripes, and read a simple knitting pattern. Once you’ve mastered the basics, you can really have fun. We’ll have a variety of patterns to choose from, including some more challenging ones like monsters and flowers, which use double-pointed needles for a really cool result. Bring a set of size 8 knitting needles no longer than 10 inches. Grades 2 & up.



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MONSTER MASHMelissa Kulig, InstructorBuild your own monster, creature, or alien. We’ll sand scrap pieces of wood; glue them together; use self-drying clay; and add fabric, yarn, googly eyes, and pipe cleaner antennae to create creatures from your imagination. You can even paint designs all over your monster and add tails and wings! Give your friend-or-foe creature any personality or special power you can think of. Name your monster and bring it home to introduce to family and friends. Wear old clothes or a smock. Grades K–3.


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OUTDOOR ARTDana Lanciloti, InstructorUse nature as inspiration for creating ephemeral and permanent works of art. We’ll make nature mandalas, stick weavings, zen gardens, meditation jars, sky paintings, land art, and paper nests with eggs. Coolest of all, we’ll work outdoors to create a giant group nest, a labyrinth, and a large-scale weaving (weather permitting). Bring your own collected materials to add to our “nature buffet,” and don’t leave your imagination at home—you’ll need it for this class! Grades 3–6.

KS144-S16 $245July 11–15 @ Newton North 9am–12pm

PUBLIC SPEAKING BOOT CAMPKim Vanaman, InstructorConquer your inner fears or unleash your inner ham. Get the skills and confidence you need to successfully speak in public, whether it’s in class, at a meeting, or as a future speech competitor. Through a variety of exercises, games, and activities (as well as a lot of prac-tice speaking in front of this group), we’ll explore the many aspects of public speaking, work on a variety of presentation styles, learn how to prepare ourselves physically and men-tally for speaking, and have fun in a relaxed and entertaining environment. The skills you learn here will last a lifetime. Our final class will include an informal performance for family and friends. Bring a spiral notebook, 3x5 cards, pens, pencils, and a favorite book. Grades 5–9.



SEW... WHAT’S NEW?Liz Fitzpatrick, InstructorMaster this practical craft and show off your design skills. First you’ll learn to use a pat-tern, cut and pin fabric, and safely operate a sewing machine, while making a beach bag. Then you’ll take measurements and try your hand at garment construction by making a pair of shorts, with fabrics and embellish-ments chosen from our stash of new and recycled materials. Later in the week you’ll choose your own project(s) and make one- of-a-kind designs of clothing or objects from our selection of patterns and materials. First- time stitchers welcome. Grades 4–9.



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SEW... WHAT ELSE IS NEW?Liz Fitzpatrick, InstructorThis is a continuing class for kids who have completed our Sew... What’s New? class or have at least advanced beginner sewing skills. We’ll build on what you learned at NCE or at home, and we’ll create a skirt, a sleeveless shirt, and more. Grades 4–9.

KS147-S16 $255July 18–22 @ Newton South 1–4pm

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SEW... WHAT ELSE IS NEW? GIFTS!Liz Fitzpatrick, InstructorThis is a continuing class for kids who have completed our Sew... What’s New? class or have at least advanced beginner sewing skills. Building on the skills you learned at NCE or at home, we’ll create lots of small projects that are perfect for giving as gifts (or keeping for yourself). We’ll all make hand-bags, small toys, and accessories, and you’ll choose some individual projects to work on as well. Grades 4–9.

KS148-S16 $255August 1–5 @ Newton South 1–4pm

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SPECIALTY COOKSJulia Corrou, InstructorIt’s all in the sauce! So let’s learn to make some great ones. Gain confidence in your cooking skills as you master common and unique sauces like chocolate gravy, salted caramel, and supreme strawberry sauce. Moving beyond sauces, you’ll crank out your own homemade pasta with creative colors and shapes and yummy homemade fillings, and on the sweeter side, you’ll put on your confectioner’s hat and learn the art of candy making. Each day we’ll explore a different cooking specialty to broaden your culinary horizons and entrance your taste buds. We’ll snack as we go, so there’s no need to bring one. Grades 2 & up.


3-D SCULPTURESusan Paquette, InstructorThink beyond paper and pencil—it’s time to go 3-D! Use a wide variety of materials to make modern and fine art projects. Create giant ice cream cones out of paper maché, construct modern sculptures of wire and wood, and design wearable cowboy/cowgirl hats and decoupage cereal box beach totes. You’ll work with the following media: boxes, cardboard, paper maché, nylon, wire, wood, paint, Styrofoam, contact paper, and other miscellaneous craft supplies. Join us in the third dimension! Grades K–3.

KS089-S16 $245June 27–July 1 @ Newton South 9am–12pm

TRASH ARTGinelle McKenzie, InstructorDon’t throw it away! You can recycle your trash and use it to make really cool crafts. In this class we’ll create great projects such as paper-towel-roll rainsticks, egg carton cater-pillars, and recycled treasure boxes. We’ll also melt old crayons and put them in molds to create new, fun-colored ones. For inspiration we’ll read books like Harold and The Purple Crayon, Michael Recycle Meets Litterbug Doug, and Willow. It’s not just about art—it’s about saving the planet too. Ages 4–7.



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VIVE LA FRANCE: FRENCH PASTRYMarissa Smajlaj, InstructorJuly 14th is Bastille Day—French National Day! Celebrate with us in this French-inspired baking class that celebrates traditional French desserts including Macarons, croissants, eclairs, pastry swans, and the piece de resistance: the traditional wedding-inspired Croquembouche, which translates to “Crunches in the Mouth.” Learn basic French baking skills and create delicious sweets to bring home daily (if they make it home, that is). Note: some desserts may contain nuts. Grades 2 & up.


YOUNG BROADWAYLiz Orlando, InstructorEnjoy two weeks filled with movement, games, acting, music, and play. We’ll explore the musical mythology and fantasy of Hercules, and join him on his many adventures. Everyone will perform different parts of this story of a young mortal “zero” who turns hero with a little hard work and help from his friends. Using a variety of fabrics, paints, and other craft materials, we will work together to create the scenery of Ancient Greece. We’ll make costumes and props to depict the monsters and obstacles that Hercules faces, and we’ll learn the songs that tell the story. We will create our own innovative version of the show to be shared with family and friends on our last day. Please bring a snack and a water bottle each day. Ages 4–8.



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DOMINO PHYSICSPeter Bloom, InstructorThese are not your grandmother’s dominos! This class is for kids who love nothing more than to build, create, and find practical applications for scientific discovery. You’ll construct enormous chain reactions using thousands of building-type dominos (think Jenga blocks), vast numbers of marbles and tracks, mechanical toys, electronic devices, and numerous other props. Learn tricks of the trade for stunning and effective domino chaining; work solo and as part of a team to refine and expand your master creations. Each day is a mix of self-directed discovery and expert instruction. Grades 2 & up.

KS010-S16 $355August 22–26 @ Newton North 9am– 3:30pm

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ECO KIDSAva Waitz, InstructorGo green in this week of environmental awareness immersion. Through demos, hands-on activities, and experiments, you’ll learn scientific facts about the environment and how we humans affect it. We’ll discuss climate change, renewable energy, habitat protection, and waste management, and we’ll design a resilient city. This is not an academ-ic class! (But you’ll be way smarter when it’s over.) Grades 3–5.



CAMP INVENTION— EXTENDED DAYThe extended day program allows for an 8:30am drop-off Monday-Friday, as well as additional care until 5:30pm on Monday–Thursday afternoons. Activities include indoor and outdoor games. The fee cannot be prorated for individual days used. Parents are invited to attend our showcase on Friday afternoon each week, so no extended day is offered.

KS008-S16-1 $115 (Envision)KS008-S16-2 $115 (Epic)

CHESS INTENSIVERoss Eldridge, InstructorSerious chess players: your fun doesn’t have to end with the school year. Use the summer to build your chess-playing skills. You’ll review chess principles, looking at positions from real games played by grandmasters, and we’ll focus on strategy and positional tactics. You’ll learn about notation for read-ing and writing games as well. Each day will include a combination of instruction and games; on the final day we’ll have an in-class tournament. Keep your mind sharp this summer and join us for a week of the ulti-mate game of strategy. No beginners please! Grades 3–6.

KS196-S16-1 $235June 27–July 1 @ Newton South 9am–12pm


CAMP INVENTIONJudi Fitts, DirectorEnjoy high-energy activities that encourage inventive thinking and creative problem solving, while applying science, technology, engineering, math, and the arts. In Week 1, Envision, you’ll become studio crew members for a TV show and work to design, create, and test gadgets that solve viewer challenges live on air; find a magnificent island by navigating hand-crafted upcycled ships while learning about buoyancy, orienteering, and magnetism; take a fantasy adventure in a space modulator time machine to explore serendipitous moments in invention history and make your own inventions. In Week 2, Epic, you’ll power a circuit using solar energy and engineer robotic inventions inspired by the unique biology of a cricket; design tree houses integrating simple machines and produce and promote prototypes for a new green energy-fueled park; and enter the Invention Lab, where you’ll use a wrecking ball and mock dynamite to demolish structures, code a programmable robot, conduct chemistry experiments, and more. In both weeks you’ll take apart machines and reconfigure their parts to make big innovations, explore the science of 3D printing, tinker with circuits to get your gears moving, and enjoy inventive outdoor games. Each week culminates in a presentation for family and friends. Kids will be grouped by age; we’ll try to place you with your friends if we get your requests by May 27. Attention veteran inventors: Epic is a new program, and Envision was last offered in 2012. For more details on each of these programs, see our website. Grades 1–6.

KS126-S16-1 (Envision) $335July 11–15 @ Newton South 9am– 3:30pm

KS126-S16-2 (Epic) $335July 18–22 @ Newton South 9am– 3:30pm

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MAD SCIENCE JUNIORMad Science staff, InstructorsJoin us for hands-on science fun. We’ll have a blast exploring science and how it affects the world around us. Become an honorary Junior Mad Scientist and see some of the awesome stuff from the Mad Science labora-tory. Each day we’ll have a different science theme with exciting activities, experiments, and related games and stories. We’ll make oobleck, learn about the human body and our senses, discover the properties of water, explore the wonders of light and color, and much more. Ages 4–6.



MATHEMADDICTSSteve Dubin, InstructorIs your attitude towards math “I want more”? Does the prospect of playing with spheres, cones, cylinders, cubes, and their cousins make your heart go pit-a-pat? Do you think that math is cool? If you answered “yes” to any of the above questions, this class is for you! We’ll assemble classic three-dimen-sional figures, learn about some cool rela-tionships among them, and work together to build a geodesic dome. We’ll do a bunch of numbers puzzles, and you’ll probably hear some math jokes along the way. Great for future programmers or math geeks who want to have fun. Grades 5–9.



LEGO ENGINEERINGWicked Cool for Kids staff, InstructorsOur Lego engineering program includes wicked cool STEM-based challenges and free building—two things we know you love. You’ll build mechanisms that incorporate gears, flywheels, levers, and cams to make barking dogs, crawling bugs, launch-powered drag racers, and other amazing contraptions. Crank up the fun as you use your creativity to build with Legos in problem-solving chal-lenges: design a spinning eggbeater or create a car to carry Lego bricks uphill. Rise to the Lego challenge! Grades 1–4.



KS139-S16-3 $245August 1–5 @ Newton South 1–4pm


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EXTREME EARTHWicked Cool for Kids staff, InstructorsJunior geologists and elementary engineers: harness earth’s extremes as we investigate its awesome powers in the forms of wind, water, weather, and sunlight. We will explore our wide world, focusing on earth’s energy sources and the process of engineering amazing gadgets that transform energy into useful creations. Build solar cars to harness the power of the sun, and explore earth’s magnetism and electrical energy. Dig deep into earth science as we build a better volcano, create a fantastic water filter, and classify some real fossils to take home. Extreme excitement for your inner earth scientist! Grades 1–4.

KS134-S16-1 $375July 25–29 @ Newton South 9am– 4pm

KS134-S16-2 $375August 8–12 @ Newton North 9am– 4pm


INTRO TO PROGRAMMING: SCRATCHGrant Osborn, InstructorGet with the program and learn Scratch, a popular, free programming tool created at MIT. Learn the fundamentals of writing code through fun yet challenging tasks, and express your imagination with inventive game designs. You’ll create thematic animations, interactive stories, and short video games, while master-ing different skills and concepts daily. We’ll end the week with a super show-and-tell of your individual creations. The world runs on code, and it’s never too early to get started learning! Grades 3–5.








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9am–12pm @ South

Science LabAges 4–63-D SculptureGrades K–3Clay WorkshopGrades 1–4Superhero PhysicsGrades 1–4Chess IntensiveGrades 3–6Glass ClassGrades 5–9Power ProgrammersGrades 5–9

1–4pm @ South

Fashion Art ProjectsGrades K–3Cardboard CitiesGrades K–3Glass ClassGrades 2–5Intro to Programming: ScratchGrades 3–5Calligraphy Grades 4–9Sew…What’s New?Grades 4–9Web DesignGrades 5–9

9am–4pm @ South

Minecraft ManiaGrades 2–5

9am–12:30pm @ Cabot

Soccer & Multi–SportsAges 4–9Flag Football Grades 3–5

5 Tuesday nights @ Mason Rice

Soccer Tykes5–6pm or 6–7pm Ages 2–3Soccer for Moms7–8pm Adults!

7/5–7/8*

9am–12pm @ North

Young BroadwayAges 4–8 (two weeks)CartooningGrades K–3Rocket ScienceGrades 1–4Actors StudioGrades 1–5Clay WorkshopGrades 3–6Draw & Build— Architecture StudioGrades 5–9Power ProgrammersGrades 5–9

1–4pm @ North

Lego EngineeringGrades 1–4Picture ProjectsGrades 2–5DIY Scents & SudsGrades 2–5Décor by MeGrades 4–9MathemAddictsGrades 5–9Computer Art: PhotoshopGrades 5–9

9am–4pm @ North

Wicked Cool Med SchoolGrades 1–4Minecraft MastercraftersGrades 4–7

9–10:55am @ Oak Hill ArcheryGrades 3 & up

9am–12:30pm @ CabotSoccer & Multi–SportsAges 4–9

7/11–7/15

9am–12pm @ North

Young Broadway(continued) Trash Art Ages 4–7 Fashion Art ProjectsGrades K–3Superhero PhysicsGrades 1–4Draw & Build— Architecture StudioGrades 2–5Outdoor Art Grades 3–6Picture Perfect: Digital PhotographyGrades 5–9Public Speaking Boot Camp Grades 5–9Strategize with Hearthstone Grades 5–9

1–4pm @ North

Wicked Gross ScienceGrades K–2Crazy CraftsGrades 2–5Intro to Programming: Scratch Grades 3–5Felt & Fabric Fiber ArtGrades 4–9Game CreatorsGrades 6–8

Other classes @ North

Create a TV Show9am–3pm; Grades 6–9 Minecraft Mania9am–4pm; Grades 2–5

Classes @ South

Camp Invention: Envision 9am–3:30pm + Ext. DayGrades 1–6Specialty Cooks9am–12pm; Grades 2 & up DIY Scents & Suds1–4pm; Grades 2–5 9am–12:30pm @ Cabot Soccer & Multi–SportsAges 4–9

7/18–7/22

9am–12pm @ South

Young BroadwayAges 4–8 (two weeks)Animal ArtGrades K–3Lego EngineeringGrades 1–4Vive La France: French PastryGrades 2 & upIntro to Programming: ScratchGrades 3–5Artrageous OutfitsGrades 4–9Darkroom Photography Grades 5–9 Power ProgrammersGrades 5–9

1–4pm @ South

Fabric PaintingGrades 1–4 Actors StudioGrades 1–5Game CreatorsGrades 3–5 Sew…What Else is New?Grades 4–9 Draw & Build- Architecture StudioGrades 5–9 Web DesignGrades 5–9 Other Classes @ South

Camp Invention: Epic 9am–3:30pm + Ext. DayGrades 1–6Minecraft Mastercrafters9am–4pm; Grades 4–7 9am–12:30pm @ CabotSoccer & Multi–SportsAges 4–9Flag FootballGrades 3–5 12:30–3pm @ Cabot

Sports & Games Extended DayAges 4–10

7/25–7/29

9am–12pm @ South

Young Broadway(continued)Art BlastoffGrades K–3Rocket ScienceGrades 1–4Glass ClassGrades 2–5Clay WorkshopGrades 3–6Darkroom PhotographyGrades 5–9Power ProgrammersGrades 5–9

1–4pm @ South

Fashion Art ProjectsGrades K–3DIY Scents & SudsGrades 2–5Game CreatorsGrades 3–5Sew…What’s New?Grades 4–9MathemAddictsGrades 5–9Glass ClassGrades 5–9

Other Classes @ South

Cooking Around the World9am–12:30pm; Grades 5–9

9am–4pm @ South

Extreme EarthGrades 1–4

Classes @ North

Create a TV Show9am–3pm; Grades 6–9

9am–12:30pm @ Cabot

Soccer & Multi–SportsAges 4–9Ultimate FrisbeeGrades 3–5

* There are no classes on Monday, July 4.

* If snow closings cause school in Newton to extend into this week, these classes will start the day after school ends.

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8/1–8/5

9am–12pm @ South

Monster MashGrades K–3Clay WorkshopGrades 1–4Superhero PhysicsGrades 1–4Digital Art & AnimationGrades 3–5Décor by MeGrades 4–9Strategize with HearthstoneGrades 5–9

1–4pm @ South

Lego EngineeringGrades 1–4Bling it on: Trash to Treasure JewelryGrade 2–5Picture ProjectsGrades 2–5Intro to Programming: ScratchGrades 3–5Sew…What Else is New? Gifts!Grades 4–9Game CreatorsGrades 6–8

9am–4pm @ South

Wicked Cool Med SchoolGrades 1–4Minecraft ManiaGrades 2–5Smart StreetsGrades 5–9

Other Classes @ South

Cooking Around the World9am–12:30pm; Grades 5–9

9am–12:30pm @ CountrysideSoccer & Multi–SportsAges 4–9

8/8–8/12

9am–12pm @ North

Mad Science Jr. Ages 4–6 Cardboard CitiesGrades K–3 Actors Studio Grades 1–5 Knitting Grades 2 & upIntro to Programming: Scratch Grades 3–5 Felt & Fabric Fiber ArtGrades 4–9 Public Speaking Boot Camp Grades 5–9 Web Design Grades 5–9

1–4pm @ North

Wicked Gross ScienceGrades K–2 DIY Scents & SudsGrades 2–5 Art Studio Intensive: Charcoal & Pastel Painting Grades 2 & up Eco KidsGrades 3–5 Picture Perfect: Digital PhotographyGrades 5–9 Power ProgrammersGrades 5–9 Songwriting with GarageBand Grades 5–9 Game Creators Grades 6–8

9am–4pm @ North

Extreme Earth Grades 1–4 Minecraft MastercraftersGrades 4–7 Smart Streets Grades 5–9

Other Classes @ North

Create a TV Show9am–3pm; Grades 6–9

9am–12:30pm @ CountrysideSoccer & Multi–SportsAges 4–9T-ball Ages 3–6

8/15–8/19

9am–12pm @ North

Trash Art Ages 4–7 Lego Engineering Grades 1–4 Fabric PaintingGrades 1–4 Actors Studio Grades 1–5 Eco KidsGrades 3–5 Game CreatorsGrades 3–5 Glass Class Grades 5–9 Power ProgrammersGrades 5–9

1–4pm @ North

Mad Science Jr. Ages 4–6 Rocket Science Grades 1–4 DIY Scents & SudsGrades 2–5Glass Class Grades 2–5 Art Studio Intensive: Charcoal & Pastel Paintings Grades 2 & up Intro to Programming: Scratch Grades 3–5 Digital Art & AnimationGrades 3–5 Web Design Grades 5–9

9am–4pm @ North

Wicked Cool Med SchoolGrades 1–4 Minecraft ManiaGrades 2–5

Classes @ South

Innovations8:45am–3pm + Ext. DayGrades 1–7Making the Musical10am –2:30pm; Grades 9–12 (two weeks)

9am–12:30pm @ Countryside

Soccer & Multi–SportsAges 4–9

9am–12:30pm @ Mason Rice

Basketball Ages 4–8

8/22–8/26

9am–12pm @ North

Science Lab Ages 4–6Rocket ScienceGrades 1–4 Glass ClassGrades 2–5 DIY Scents & SudsGrades 2–5Intro to Programming: Scratch Grades 3–5 Chess IntensiveGrades 3–6 Songwriting with GarageBand Grades 5–9 Web Design Grades 5–9

1–4pm @ North

Superhero PhysicsGrades 1–4 Actors Studio Grades 1–5 Art Studio Intensive: Charcoal & Pastel Paintings Grades 2 & up Knitting Grades 2 & up Digital Art & AnimationGrades 3–5 Glass ClassGrades 5–9 Power ProgrammersGrades 5–9

Other Classes @ North

Domino Physics9am–3:30pm; Grades 2 & up Extreme Earth9am–4pm; Grades 1–4Minecraft Mastercrafters9am–4pm; Grades 4–7

Classes @ South

Innovations8:45am–3pm + Ext. DayGrades 1–7Making the Musical10am –2:30pm (continued)

9–10:55am @ Bigelow Archery Grades 3 –12

8/29–9/2


Soccer & Multi-SportsAges 4–9Flag FootballGrades 3–5

12:30–3pm @ Mason Rice


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8/22–8/26(Continued)

9am–12:30pm @ Countryside

Soccer & Multi–SportsAges 4–9Ultimate Frisbee Grades 3–5

12:30–3pm @ Countryside



BasketballAges 4–8

Newton Summer Stage

7/5 – 8/512:30–5:30pm @ NorthGrades 9–12

ROCKET SCIENCEWicked Cool for Kids staff, InstructorsWicked Cool Rocket Science is a blast for any junior rocketeer! Learn about propulsion by building compressed air rockets, water rockets, and rockets that blast off via chemical reaction! As aerospace engineers, we will travel to infinity and beyond while learning the laws of aerodynamics and flight. For a fantastic finish, we will launch our own customized Estes Rocket on Friday (weather permitting). Grades 1–4.





POWER PROGRAMMERSJesse Klimov & Grant Osborn, InstructorsBill Gates had to start somewhere, and here’s your chance. Learn basic computer program-ming through Scratch, a project of the MIT Media Lab, creating your own characters, stories, and interactive adventures with drop-and-drag programming blocks. Next you’ll move on to Java, a more advanced program-ming language, to better understand how lan-guages like Scratch work behind the scenes. Through these simple, straightforward, and fun approaches to programming, you’ll begin to grasp programming concepts and be well on your way to tech savvy-ness. No program-ming experience necessary. Note: Come with your own email address. Grades 5–9.

KS215-S16-1 $235 (Klimov)June 27–July 1 @ Newton South 9am–12pm

KS215-S16-2 $195 (Klimov)July 5–8 @ Newton North 9am–12pm

KS215-S16-3 $235 (Klimov)July 18–22 @ Newton South 9am–12pm

KS215-S16-4 $235 (Osborn)July 25–29 @ Newton South 9am–12pm

KS215-S16-5 $235 (Klimov)August 8–12 @ Newton North 1–4pm

KS215-S16-6 $235 (Klimov)August 15–19 @ Newton North 9am–12pm

KS215-S16-7 $235 (Klimov)August 22–26 @ Newton North 1–4pm

MINECRAFT MANIAWicked Cool for Kids staff, InstructorsWe’re wicked excited to bring you Minecraft Mania—blending virtual learning with hands-on activities that explore science and engineering using Minecraft. Working in teams, you’ll use an interactive avatar to investigate a virtual educational environment with lessons in geology, engineering, physics, and biology. Learn about the properties of rocks and minerals, and take home your own rock collections. You’ll build skyscrapers and simple machines, plant your own crops, and learn about electricity in enjoyable experiential challenges. Minecraft Maniacs, join us for a week of fascination in our mobile virtual classroom. Grades 2–5.

KS109-S16-1 $375June 27–July 1 @ Newton South 9am– 4pm

KS109-S16-2 $375July 11–15 @ Newton North 9am– 4pm

KS109-S16-3 $375August 1–5 @ Newton South 9am– 4pm


MINECRAFT MASTERCRAFTERSWicked Cool for Kids staff, InstructorsDo you have what it takes to be a Mastercrafter? Hone your Minecraft skills in this controlled platform where you’ll work in teams to learn and interact virtually. Explore, manipulate, problem-solve, and build, in worlds that have been customized for Wicked Cool learning activities. Become master crafters as you focus on energy, powering mechanisms, and using redstone to build and design your way through the tricky labyrinth of the “Mastercrafter Island.” Minecraft experience preferred. Grades 4–7.


KS081-S16-2 $375July 18–22 @ Newton South 9am– 4pm



SCIENCE LABMaire Anne Diamond, InstructorCan you make a rainbow from white light? How do seeds grow? What lives in soil? How heavy is a cow’s skull? How light is a bird bone? Can you make a solid if you mix two liquids together? Come ready to observe, investigate, and find answers to your science questions. Through projects, crafts, games, and experiments, we’ll explore magnetism, invisible matter, living things, and the sci-ence of color. Mix up some super solutions and watch your curiosity bubble up when you join us at our science lab. Ages 4–6.



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Pair Rocket Science with Lego Engineering

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WICKED COOL MED SCHOOLWicked Cool for Kids staff, InstructorsIs there a doctor in the house? It could be you! Monitor the progress of your own virtual patient throughout the week as we journey into the inner workings of the hu-man body. What is that jelly-like stuff in an eyeball? How can a ball of mush make everything in the human body work? You’ll keep medical charts and become anatomy specialists as you learn the body’s systems. You’ll create model organs like big bones, moving joints, and working lungs, and you’ll learn to use a stethoscope, take vitals signs, and incorporate healthy habits to keep your patient in tip top shape! Grades 1–4.




STRATEGIZE WITH HEARTHSTONEJesse Klimov, InstructorCheck out the hottest new online strategy game. First, you’ll master Hearthstone’s basic concepts, and then you’ll build your strategic skills by playing and discussing the game. Hearthstone is exciting and dynamic: unlikely situations arise, creating hilarious scenarios. Success at the game involves weighing your options and choosing the one most likely to lead to victory—a skill you can certainly apply at school, in everyday life, and in other strategic games, like Chess. You’ll play as individuals, and also as a group against a common opponent. Word to the wise: losing is a natural a part of the experience, and is necessary for learning. Make sure not to take losses too seriously! Note: Come with your own email address, which will be necessary to create a Hearthstone account. Grades 5–9.



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SUPERHERO PHYSICSWicked Cool for Kids staff, InstructorsWhat makes a superhero super? Physics! Conduct gravity experiments to learn what it takes for Superman to leap over tall build-ings in single bound. Create optical illusions to understand how Wonder Woman’s jet can disappear. We’ll investigate how Spiderman (and real spiders) can walk up walls, and examine Batman’s super gadgets that help him fight crime. Morph into the world of superheroes using the science that could make superheroes a reality. Super science fun! Grades 1–4.





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WICKED GROSS SCIENCEWicked Cool for Kids staff, InstructorsGross Science is not for the easily queasy! The gross yet fascinating things in life may hide many science secrets, like what’s hidden in a diaper. Kid chemists can discover acids and bases and make putrid potions that bubble and burp. We will create alien slime, dissect owl puke, and grow gross bacteria. Slither with snakes and slimy worms and find out what’s behind that smell—ewww! Guaranteed to be grossly amusing while highly educational. Grades K–2.



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COMPUTER ART: PHOTOSHOPElisa Ng & Sophia Ng, InstructorsApply your creativity and technical knowl-edge and get proficient with the world’s most popular image manipulation program. In our week together, you’ll learn to use Photoshop for practical and creative projects, working on a surrealist collage, an expressive self-portrait, a reinvented masterpiece or movie poster, and more. See how Photoshop and image manipulation have been used to do things like modify body appearances and alter “real” photographs, and become an expert in creat-ing and recognizing altered images. All levels welcome. Grades 5–9.

KS025-S16 $195July 5–8 @ Newton North 1–4pm

CREATE A TV SHOWAmanda Mazzola & Kimberly Meredith, InstructorsMake your own TV production based on your ideas and imagination. Kids run the show here: you’ll roll the cameras, run the control room, be the actors, and most impor-tantly, create the program content and write the script. You’ll learn the basics of TV pro-duction, including camerawork and lighting, and get expert instruction with scriptwriting and acting as well. We’ll work together to create our masterpiece, and the finished show will be broadcast on NewTV. New and returning students welcome. Grades 6–9.




DIGITAL ART & ANIMATIONJack Neylan, InstructorThink it’s easy making one of those dancing bears or blinking eyes you see online? You’re right! Join us to get all the tools you need. Start by making a simple drawing in Photoshop, then add coloring, layering, and other effects to create dazzling art. Then invent a cast of characters, draw/paint a background for them to inhabit, and transition them into a simple four-panel digital comic. You’ll create a concept for your own short animation, and learn frame animation in Photoshop to complete your film, adding sound too, if you’d like. For artists and techies alike; no experience necessary. Bring a USB flash drive to class. Grades 3–5.

KS146-S16-1 $245August 1-5 @ Newton South 9am-12pm

KS146-S16-2 $245August 15-19 @ Newton North 1-4pm

KS146-S16-3 $245August 22-26 @ Newton North 1-4pm

DIY SCENTS & SUDSBeth Denman, InstructorIndulge yourself with homemade products for you and your home. You can use these crafts to pamper yourself or a friend, and they can replace boring, chemical-filled, store-bought products. You’ll learn to make all-natural, custom-scented beauty products like bath salts, soap, and lip gloss, as well as homey things like fizz balls and beeswax candles. You’ll enjoy a craft or two per day, and finish the week with a recipe book so you can repeat these activities at home. Grades 2–5.







DRAW & BUILD—ARCHITECTURE STUDIOChip Piatti, InstructorApply your creativity and building prowess. Design your dream house and learn tricks of the trade used by real architects. You’ll draw floor plans and build models of your house, presenting your creative ideas for review by classmates. You’ll make drawings on graph paper with a variety of architectural pencils, and build models from cardboard, paper, and additional materials you’ll bring from home. We’ll provide the drawing materials: pencils, paper, erasers, squares, and scales. At the end of the week, you’ll have drawings and models of your creation to take home, and will share these in a presentation for family and friends on the last day. You can’t move in yet, but your dream house may be a reality one day!

KS118-S16-1 $195July 5–8 @ Newton North 9am–12pm (Grades 5–9)KS118-S16-2 $235July 11–15 @ Newton North 9am–12pm (Grades 2–5)KS118-S16-3 $235July 18–22 @ Newton South 1–4pm (Grades 5–9)

best of both worlds

Draw & Build – Architecture Studio

Best

of Both

Worlds...

Questions? See page 19 for answers to your frequently asked questions.


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GAME CREATORSRachel Zakuta, InstructorTake a wrong turn and your character goes down the drain. Don’t like that ending? Then why not just write the game? Join other wannabe fiction writers and would-be computer programmers and write your own interactive online game. Using a specialized program called Choicescript, you’ll learn the computer code you need to design action-packed adventure games. You’ll work as a team to craft the story, create the characters, write the code, and of course sample the finished product. You’ll also analyze the personality type associated with your game-playing choices. No problem if you’re new to computer programming; this is a great place to start. But you must love to be creative and write. Your final games will be hosted on the Choice of Games website for friends and family to play.

KS198-S16-1 $235 (Grades 6–8)July 11–15 @ Newton North 1–4pm



KS198-S16-4 $235 (Grades 6–8)August 1–5 @ Newton South 1–4pm


KS198-S16-6 $235 (Grades 3–5)August 15–19 @ Newton North 9am–12pm

INNOVATIONS*Chip Piatti, DirectorIt’s NCE’s best-kept secret. Except it’s not so much a secret these days. We’re guessing that by the time you read this brochure, Innovations has filled. But please sign up for the waitlist, because it might be your lucky day. And read more about this great camp on our website. Grades 1–7.

KS001-S16-1 $365August 15–19 @ Newton South 8:45am– 3pm

KS001-S16-2 $365August 22–26 @ Newton South 8:45am– 3pm

PICTURE PERFECT: DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY & EDITINGAshley Saccoach, InstructorMerge your artistic and technical talents in this hands-on class. We’ll start by going out into the field to take our own photos—dis-cussing good composition for different genres such as nature, portraiture, and still-life. Then we’ll learn how to use Photoshop to edit our photos and create stunning graphics. Throughout the process we’ll review each other’s photos as a group, discussing how they can be edited to achieve desired effects. You’ll finish the week with digital files of your work. All levels welcome. Note: bring your own digital camera and its cord. Grades 5–9.



PICTURE PROJECTSAshley Saccoach, InstructorWith a creative eye and the tricks of technol-ogy, you can be a master photographer. You’ll choose a theme each day to photograph—perhaps portraits, nature, or even other NCE classes. Then you’ll make your photos into magnificent works of art, with the magic of iPhoto and the guidance of our experienced instructor and fellow classmates. We’ll utilize iPhoto’s editing tools to enhance your pho-tographs, and you’ll turn them into thematic slideshows. You’ll finish the week with digital files of your work. Note: bring a digital camera (or your phone or iPad). Grades 2–5.



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SMART STREETSAlicia Bowman & Nathan Phillips, InstructorsCalling all engineers, entrepreneurs, and activists. Design the streets of the future. Imagine a zero-pollution mix of bikes, elec-tric vehicles, and buses, all sharing the road safely with state-of-the-art lane markings and bike protections. Learn the skills you need to make your imagined streets a reality. Working as a team, we’ll assess hazards, then create and advocate for safe and comfortable ways to get to Newton’s middle and high schools. You’ll collect and map data on ori-gins, destinations, and obstacles, using GIS, Google Maps and GoPro. You’ll design per-suasive posters and materials to sway public opinion. As bonus attractions, we’ll have visits by some of Boston’s leading transpor-tation experts to walk our streets and offer planning tips, and we’ll do a trial bike ride on our current streets, imagining our future ones (you must have access to a bike for this). Grades 5–9.



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Computer Art: Photoshop

Smart Streets

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SONGWRITING WITH GARAGEBANDDeanna Mustachio, InstructorLearn to write a song and record it for pos-terity. You’ll coax out your most meaningful lyrics; create a catchy melody; and learn to structure a song, add instruments to the melody line, and record your song using GarageBand. If songwriting isn’t your thing, you can use GarageBand’s existing loops and incorporate jam packs or other sound effects to make an original music masterpiece. Bring your instrument if you have one, but don’t worry if you’re not a musician; no mu-sical or GarageBand experience is necessary. You’ll leave the class with a recorded copy of your original music. Grades 5–9.



WEB DESIGNJesse Klimov, InstructorStretch your creative and technical talents and build your own website from the ground up. Learn to create great web pages that include pictures, sound, and video. You’ll explore lan-guages like HTML and CSS that are “under the hood” of all websites, and you’ll consider ways to organize colors, layouts, and content to make your pages stand out. You’ll use the Web as your primary source for images, but you can bring other materials that you’d like on your site too. We’ll put your website online (either privately or publicly) and also provide a link you can take home. All levels welcome; experienced students can work on more in-depth projects. Note: Come with your own email address. Grades 5–9.






ARCHERYDelicious Bow & Arrows staff, InstructorsFun fact: Newton was home to the nation’s first organized archery team, The Newton Archers, circa 1935. Honoring that legacy, NCE is pleased to offer this still-popular sport. Archery is a great option for those who prefer a noncompetitive individual sport to team sports. Certified instructors from Delicious Bow & Arrows will determine your dominant eye, explain the rules, and get you started, providing individualized instruc-tion throughout the class. Archers will learn technique, form, and accuracy. Equipment is provided. All levels welcome. Grades 3 & up.

KS018-S16-1 $175July 5–8 @ Oak Hill 9–10:55am

KS018-S16-2 $205August 22–August 26 @ Bigelow 9–10:55am

BASKETBALL*Kids Hoops staff, InstructorsJoin the fun-loving Kids Hoops coaches and learn the basics of basketball. We’ll work on ball-handling, dribbling, defending, passing, and shooting. You’ll enjoy playground play, contests, and a smattering of other sports and games too. Wear sneakers and bring a water bottle and a snack. Camp will be held indoors if it rains. Ages 4–8.

KS022-S16-1 $215August 15–19 @ Mason Rice 9am–12:30pm

KS022-S16-2 $215August 22–26 @ Mason Rice 9am–12:30pm

FLAG FOOTBALL*Thundercat Sports staff, InstructorsLearn fundamental football skills from our enthusiastic coaches. Each day we’ll focus on a “skill of the day” such as passing, catching, running, and offensive/defensive strategies. We’ll enjoy a scrimmage at the end of each class so you can apply your new skills. We’ll use flags only; no tackling. Wear sneakers and bring a water bottle and a snack. Camp will be held indoors if it rains. Grades 3–5.

KS004-S16-1 $215June 27–July 1 @ Cabot 9am–12:30pm

KS004-S16-2 $215July 18–22 @ Cabot 9am–12:30pm

KS004-S16-3 $215August 29–September 2 @ Mason Rice 9am–12:30pm

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* Attention Innovations, Basketball, Flag Football, Soccer & Multi-Sports, T-Ball, and Ultimate Frisbee Campers: Medical forms from your pediatrician’s office must be submitted to Newton Community Education at least two weeks before the start of camp. You can mail or email these, or fax them to us at 617-559-6998. In addition, a waiver must be filled out for participation in our sports camps. See our website for details.

These camps comply with the regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and are licensed by the Newton Health Department.

…&Sports

too

Archery


SOCCER & MULTI-SPORTS*Thundercat Sports staff, InstructorsMore fun than just one sport—enjoy a variety in this week-long camp. Soccer will be our core sport, but unique games and activities will also be part of the mix, creating a fun, appropriately competitive atmosphere. Our enthusiastic coaches will teach you proper skills, rules, and tips for each sport; they’ll also referee, assure maximum playing time for each athlete, and kick off our final-day tournament each week. You’ll be grouped by age and skill level. Wear sneakers and bring a water bottle and a snack. Camp will be held indoors if it rains. Ages 4–9.

All of the below: 9am–12:30pm at Cabot

KS090-S16-1 $215; June 27–July 1 KS090-S16-2 $175; July 5–8 KS090-S16-3 $215; July 11–15 KS090-S16-4 $215; July 18–22 KS090-S16-5 $215; July 25–29

All of the below: 9am–12:30pm at Countryside

KS090-S16-6 $215; August 1–5

KS090-S16-7 $215; August 8–12 KS090-S16-8 $215; August 15–19 KS090-S16-9 $215; August 22–26

9am–12:30pm at Mason Rice

KS090-S16-10 $215; August 29–September 2

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SPORTS & GAMES EXTENDED DAYThundercat Sports staff, InstructorsIf you’d like a full day on the field, join us for afternoons filled with more sports and games. We’ll start with lunch and free play, and then enjoy your favorite sports as well as familiar games like Battleship and Capture the Flag. In these afternoon sessions, the focus will be on play, rather than on learning new skills; expect only friendly competition in a relaxed and supportive environment. Afternoon-only kids are welcome too. Bring your own lunch. Ages 4–10.

KS197-S16-1 $155July 18–22 @ Cabot 12:30–3pm

KS197-S16-2 $155August 22–26 @ Countryside 12:30–3pm

KS197-S16-3 $155August 29–September 2 @ Mason Rice 12:30– 3pm

T-BALL*Thundercat Sports staff, InstructorsBaseball is “America’s favorite pastime.” You’re never too young to learn to play and T-Ball’s the way. You’ll learn individual skills such as batting and catching, and get an introduction to aspects of regular baseball. We’ll also play non-traditional games and activities to encourage skills development and create a fun, supportive atmosphere. Wear sneakers, and bring a baseball glove, water bottle, and a snack. Camp will be held indoors if it rains. Ages 3–6.

KS057-S16 $215August 8–12 @ Countryside 9am–12:30pm

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ULTIMATE FRISBEE*Thundercat Sports staff, InstructorsNo longer just for beach goers, Ultimate Frisbee is now one of the fastest growing sports in America and right here in Newton. It’s safe yet exciting, and it’s great for condi-tioning, speed, and agility training. But most of all, it’s incredibly fun! Whether you’ve never thrown a frisbee or are an Ultimate veteran, our program is for you. We’ll focus on learning the game and mastering skills by using some fun and engaging drills, but most-ly we’ll just play, while our coaches guide the way to better performance. Boys and girls are welcome. Wear cleats or sneakers and bring a water bottle and a snack. Camp will be held indoors if it rains. Grades 3–5.

KS127-S16-1 $215July 25–29 @ Cabot 9am–12:30pm

KS127-S16-2 $215August 22–26 @ Countryside 9am–12:30pm

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Garden City Sports is now part of NCE. For more sports, check out their summer offerings at www2.newtoncommunityed.org/garden-city-summer-sports-camps.

Soccer & Multi-Sports

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SOCCER FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

SOCCER FOR MOMSThundercat Sports staff, InstructorsSoccer is great exercise, lots of fun, and not just for kids. This class is for moms who have been watching their kids play soccer and want in on the action themselves, or for any other grown-up girl who wants to play the game. Thundercat Sports coaches will provide the equipment, officiate the games, and give pointers to help improve your skills. Players at all levels are welcome (even if you’re not a soccer mom); our goal is to give you a good workout, plus some soccer inside scoop so you can maximize your enjoyment while cheering from those sidelines. Wear shin guards and bring a soccer ball and wa-ter bottle to every session; cleats are a good idea too.Warning: It’s not as easy as it looks! Ages: Adults!

KS117-S16 $755 Tuesdays @ Mason Rice 7– 8pmJune 21–July 19

SOCCER TYKESThundercat Sports staff, InstructorsWhy should big kids have all the fun? Toddlers, accompanied by an adult, can learn the basics of soccer in this fun, non-competitive environment. Players will in-crease their sense of balance, improve their coordination and physical movement, and have a leg up when they join the big leagues! Shin guards and soccer balls are optional, but please bring a water bottle. Ages 2–3 with an adult (one child per adult please). Note: This class was formerly called Soccer Tots. Same great class, new, improved name.

KS133-S16-1 $755 Tuesdays @ Mason Rice 5– 6pmJune 21–July 19

KS133-S16-2 $755 Tuesdays @ Mason Rice 6– 7pmJune 21–July 19

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MAKING THE MUSICALJaime Alberts, InstructorHave you ever wondered how to write a mu-sical? There’s only one way to find out! Join other musical theatre lovers for an in-depth exploration: we’ll study music and lyrics, talk to the composers and playwrights who make them, and finally, write an original musical. In last year’s trial run of this class, we talk-ed to composer Gaby Alter (Band Geeks), playwright Stephen Karam (The Humans), songwriter Joe Iconis (Smash), and others. Prior experience in playwriting or compos-ing is not required, but a general familiarity with musical theatre and comfort playing an instrument or singing is strongly recom-mended. Grades 9–12.

KS191-S16 $545August 15–26 @ Newton South 10am– 2:30pm

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In case of questionable or bad weather, please call 617-499-4820 to find out if your class is running.

On with the Show

NEWTON SUMMER STAGEDan Fabrizio, DirectorChris Roppola, Music DirectorBrad Jensen, Choreographer NCE is thrilled to bring back Newton Summer Stage, the wildly-popular summer theatre program for high schoolers. Summer Stage got displaced for a few years in the transition from the old North to the new North, but now it’s back in the state-of-the-art theatre wing of our wonderful new high school, with a new staff that’s raring to go!Join us this summer as we tell the story of Conrad Birdie, the rock and roll star who gets drafted into the army, as he stages one last publicity stunt in the small town of Sweet Apple, Ohio. Hone your acting skills, train your singing voice, and learn exciting choreography as we rehearse the much-beloved musical Bye Bye Birdie. Our experienced team will guide you through five weeks of rehearsals, culminating in two fully-produced performances. In addition to working on the fundamentals of musi-cal theatre, you’ll explore the many other aspects of a theatrical production—design, construction, publicity, and more. No previ-ous experience necessary! Grades 9–12.

Hello Birdie! Auditions will be held in late March/early April (the exact dates are TBA; check course ID KS152-S16 on our website for updates). Registration will open for cast members once casting is done. If you’d rather work behind the scenes, email: [email protected].

KS151-S16 $1095July 5 – August 5 @ Newton North 12:30–5:30pmplus performances August 5 & 6 @ 7:30pm

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Q: What if my schedule changes between now and the summer? What is your refund policy?A: Our summer classes fill fast, so we ask you to carefully consider your options be-fore registering for a class. If you change your mind before May 27, you can have a refund minus a $25 processing fee. After May 27, no refunds or credits will be given. A transfer may be possible, space permit-ting. There is a $50 fee for each transfer.

Q: Are the grades listed for each class meant to be my child’s grade now, or his/her grade in the fall? A: All grades listed are for Fall 2016. Please make sure you enroll your child in the ap-propriate class for his or her grade.

Q: My child has special needs. Do I need to let you know?A: It is extremely helpful to us if you make us aware of your child’s special needs. Some classes are better suited than others for in-dividual kids, and we can help you choose an appropriate class. However, most of our teachers were not trained as special educa-tion teachers, and if your child receives spe-cial attention during the school year, we may not be able to provide that level of attention in our programs.

Q: What is your behavior policy?A: We have a “three strikes and you’re out” policy. We expect students in our classes to follow their teacher’s instructions and treat each other and their teachers with respect. If your child does not meet these expectations, we will bring this to your attention. If your child’s behavior continues to be inappro-priate, you will receive a call from the NCE office and may be asked to remove your child from the program for the day. If after that there is still no change, we will ask you to withdraw your child from the class and no re-fund will be given. We have a zero-tolerance policy for inappropriate physical behavior. If a child inappropriately touches or acts to harm others in the class, he or she will be withdrawn with no further warnings, and no refund will be given.

Q: How do I make a full day with NCE? A: Choose the morning and afternoon pro-grams you want (making sure they’re running at the same location) and sign up for lunch too. Our staff will take your child from the morning class to lunch and from lunch to the afternoon class, and you can pick up from there. There is no need to sign up for lunch if your child is enrolled in a class that runs from 9–2:30 or later, as they will have lunch as a class. Lunch is not offered for kids who are enrolled in a single half-day program. You must bring your own lunch.

Q: How does your Extended Day work?A: Our staff will bring your child to the designated Extended Day location and you can pick up there. Extended Day runs until 5:30pm. Please be prompt; there are no late pick-ups!

Q: I only need Extended Day for two or three of the five days in the week. Is that okay?A: We will not pro-rate our fee for Extended Day, but you are welcome to send your child for fewer than five days. Please let us know if you plan to do this.

Q: Can I drop off my kids early?A: No, we do not have an early-morning pro-gram (except with Camp Invention). Please do not bring your child early; there is no supervision prior to the start of our classes.

Q: Do you provide snacks or lunch?A: No. Please bring your own snacks for half-day programs, and lunch as well for full-day ones.

Q: My child has food allergies. What should I do?A: Please let us know ahead of time. We want to provide a safe environment for all of our students, so we’re glad to alert a student’s class when we learn of any specific allergies. However, we may have difficulty accommo-dating you in our cooking classes.

Q: The class I’m interested in is full. What should I do?A: Always sign up for the waitlist! It’s free, and we often get last-minute changes. You can al-ways turn down a spot if it’s offered to you.

Q: We live very close to the school where our child’s class is running. Can our child walk home?A: If you provide your child’s teacher with a signed note from you, your child can self-dismiss from his or her class.

Q: I want to sign my three kids up for multiple NCE summer programs. Do you offer a sibling or quantity discount?A: We do not offer sibling discounts.

Q: Do you offer any scholarships?A: Partial scholarships are available on a limit-ed basis for Newton residents. Call us for more information.

Q: Your high schools are big buildings! How will I find my child’s class?A: Come to the main entrance of the school and you’ll have help from there. We’ll have col-or-coded signs and friendly staff to guide you, and in some cases we may send you specific directions by email too.

Q: I got delayed at work and can’t pick up my child on time. What should I do?A: Call a friend or family member to pick up your child! Late pick-ups will be charged as follows:1st time: $25 for each 10 minutes you’re late.2nd time: $50 for each 10 minutes you’re late.If you’re late three times over the summer, you will be asked to withdraw your child from our program and no refund will be given.

NCE KIDS SUMMER FAQS AND BEHAVIOR POLICY

We’re here to help.Call us at 617-559-6999 or email us at [email protected].

NCE KIDS COURSES REGISTRATION FORMName Birth Date

Address

School Grade (Fall’16)

Parents’ or Guardians’ Names

Phone* (primary #) (secondary #) Email

Course Code # Course Name Fee

Donation to Scholarship Fund

Registration Fee (once per person, per term) $6.00

TOTAL

1. Pay by Check: Please make your check payable to Newton Community Education and mail with this registration form to Newton Community Education, 457 Walnut Street, Newton, MA 02460

2. Pay by Charge: at www.newtoncommunityed.org, by phone (617) 559-6999, or by mail. Charge: MasterCard Visa Discover American Express

Card # Expiration Date Security Code

Cardholder Signature

Newton Public SchoolsNewton Community Education

457 Walnut StreetNewton, MA 02460

WHAT IS NEWTON COMMUNITY EDUCATION?

Newton Community Education is a self-sustaining arm of the Newton Public Schools, open to all students, regardless of residence. We provide educational, social, cultural, and vocational programs for adults and children, endeavoring to provide high-quality classes at reasonable costs.

Withdrawals/Refunds: You must withdraw by May 27 to receive a refund minus a $25 processing fee. No refunds or credits will be given after May 27. Transfers are possible, space permitting. There will be a $50 fee for each transfer. NCE may cancel classes that are under-enrolled, or substitute teachers if needed.

Newton Community Educationat Newton North High School457 Walnut Street, Newton, MA 02460Phone: 617-559-6999 Fax: 617-559-6998Newton South Satellite OfficePhone: 617-559-6508Email: [email protected]

* We must have two DIFFERENT phone numbers in case of an emergency. Don’t have a landline? List the number of a family member or friend!.

Photos: We may occasionally take pictures of students in our classes for use in promotional materials, such as this brochure. Your enrollment in a class indicates your approval for this.

NCE Kids Summer Catalog - 2016

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Transcript of NCE Kids Summer Catalog - 2016