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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
Arts...
ACTORS STUDIO
Bridget Frey, Instructor
Actors 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 $195
July 5–8 @ Newton North 9am–12pm
KS103-S16-2 $245
July 18–22 @ Newton South 1–4pm
KS103-S16-3 $245
August 8–12 @ Newton North 9am–12pm
KS103-S16-4 $245
KS103-S16-5 $245
August 22–26 @ Newton North 1–4pm
ANIMAL ART
Susan Paquette, Instructor
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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Spend 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 projects. 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 $245
July 18–22 @ Newton South 9am–12pm
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ART BLASTOFF
Art lovers unite! Enjoy an art project a day.
Create and design your own wearable baseball caps, paint like the Impressionists, design and paint paper mâché vases complete
with 3-D flowers, draw cartoon characters
from TV, and sculpt a Minion with air drying 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.
KS192-S16 $245
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.
KS060-S16-1 $245
KS060-S16-2 $245
KS060-S16-3 $245
NEW
ARTRAGEOUS OUTFITS
Kimberly Meredith, Instructor
Tired of your same-old clothes? Re-imagine
your wardrobe using materials such as
newspapers, plastic recyclables, food wrappers, duct tape, candy, and more. Inspired
by the fabulous and fierce Project Runway
Unconventional Challenge, you’ll be challenged 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.
KS142-S16 $245
Art Studio Intensive
ART STUDIO INTENSIVE:
CHARCOAL & PASTEL
PAINTING
Alma Bella Solis, Instructor
If you’re serious about drawing and want
to challenge yourself, join us for this studio
class. Using a combination of charcoal pencils 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 tabletop or floor adjustable easel, an 18” x 24”
NEW
BLING IT ON: TRASH
TO TREASURE JEWELRY
Kimberly Meredith, Instructor
Bedeck yourself with one-of-a-kind homemade jewelry made from unexpected materials. You’ll transform found objects and
recycled materials into funky earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and purses. Working with
magazine beads, duct and washi tape, paper
towel rolls, and more, you’ll learn both traditional 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.
NEW
CALLIGRAPHY
Alma Bella Solis, Instructor
Handwriting may be a dying art, but calligraphy lives on. Learn the timeless art of beautiful 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 $245
June 27–July 1 @ Newton South 1–4pm
NEW
CARDBOARD CITIES
Melissa Kulig, Instructor
Create an entire city or neighborhood out of
recycled cardboard boxes, small jars, and plastic 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 $245
KS125-S16-2 $245
There are no classes
on Monday, July 4.
KS141-S16 $245
August 1–5 @ Newton South 1–4pm
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CARTOONING
Walt 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 $195
CLAY WORKSHOP
Lisa Walker, Instructor
From 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 sculptures. 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)
KS129-S16-3 $255 (Grades 3–6)
KS129-S16-4 $255 (Grades 1–4)
August 1–5 @ Newton South 9am–12pm
COOKING AROUND
THE WORLD
Liz Simpson, Instructor
Travel 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, including 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 $275
July 25–29 @ Newton South 9am–12:30pm
KS128-S16-2 $275
August 1–5 @ Newton South 9am–12:30pm
CRAZY CRAFTS
Elisa Ng & Sophia Ng, Instructors
Challenge 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 pencil holders, and explore paper quilling too.
Great fun for the crafty one! Grades 2–5.
KS105-S16 $245
July 11–15 @ Newton North 1–4pm
DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY
Ashley Saccoach, Instructor
In 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, handcolored 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 $255
KS204-S16-2 $255
NEW
DECOR BY ME
Nicole Donson, Instructor
Create 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 $215
KS140-S16-2 $265
Crazy Crafts
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FABRIC PAINTING
Here’s a whole new outlet for your artistic
creativity and imagination! Learn popular
silk and fabric painting and decorating techniques 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 embroidery. Make a scarf, sun-catcher, pillowcase,
tote bag, or T-shirt—your choice of projects
and styles is endless. Materials will be provided, but you can bring fabric or clothing
from home too. Wear old clothes or a smock.
Grades 1–4.
KS073-S16-1 $265
KS073-S16-2 $265
NEW
FASHION ART PROJECTS
Fashion 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.
Bring a snack for all
half-day programs, and
lunch for full-day programs.
FELT & FABRIC FIBER ART
Create a wide range of projects in this mixedmedia 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.
KS210-S16-1 $265
KS210-S16-2 $265
GLASS CLASS
Michel L’Huillier, Instructor
If 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)
KS195-S16-3 $325 (Grades 2–5)
KS195-S16-4 $325 (Grades 5–9)
KS195-S16-5 $325 (Grades 5–9)
KS195-S16-6 $325 (Grades 2–5)
KS195-S16-7 $325 (Grades 2–5)
KS195-S16-8 $325 (Grades 5–9)
KS123-S16-1 $245
KS123-S16-2 $245
KS123-S16-3 $245
K
MA
E A F U L L DA
Y
Pair Clay Workshop with
Cardboard Cities (pg. 3) or
Decor by Me (pg. 4).
Glass Class
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KNITTING
Deanna Mustachio, Instructor
SEW... WHAT’S NEW?
Liz Fitzpatrick, Instructor
Once just for grannies, now knitting is universally 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.
Master this practical craft and show off your
design skills. First you’ll learn to use a pattern, 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 embellishments chosen from our stash of new and
recycled materials. Later in the week you’ll
choose your own project(s) and make oneof-a-kind designs of clothing or objects from
our selection of patterns and materials. Firsttime stitchers welcome. Grades 4–9.
KS212-S16-1 $235
KS212-S16-2 $235
NEW
MONSTER MASH
Melissa Kulig, Instructor
Build 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.
KS124-S16-1 $245
Need Extended Day?
Come under our wings.
Outdoor Art
NEW
OUTDOOR ART
Dana Lanciloti, Instructor
Use 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 $245
PUBLIC SPEAKING
BOOT CAMP
Kim Vanaman, Instructor
Conquer 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 practice 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 mentally 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.
KS024-S16-1 $235
KS024-S16-2 $235
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KS225-S16-1 $255
KS225-S16-2 $255
NEW
SEW... WHAT ELSE IS NEW?
This 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 $255
NEW
SEW... WHAT ELSE IS NEW?
GIFTS!
This 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 handbags, small toys, and accessories, and you’ll
choose some individual projects to work on
as well. Grades 4–9.
KS148-S16 $255
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VIVE LA FRANCE:
FRENCH PASTRY
Marissa Smajlaj, Instructor
July 14th is Bastille Day—French National
Day! Celebrate with us in this Frenchinspired 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.
KS145-S16 $275
3-D Sculpture
NEW
SPECIALTY COOKS
Julia Corrou, Instructor
It’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.
KS132-S16 $255
Specialty Cooks
3-D SCULPTURE
Think 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 $245
TRASH ART
Ginelle McKenzie, Instructor
Don’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 caterpillars, 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.
YOUNG BROADWAY
Liz Orlando, Instructor
Enjoy 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.
KS130-S16-1 $435
KS130-S16-2 $450
Don’t get stranded on
the rocks! Pick your
favorite programs before
they’re gone.
KS106-S16-1 $245
KS106-S16-2 $245
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Sciences
CAMP INVENTION
Judi Fitts, Director
Enjoy 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 handcrafted 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.
CAMP INVENTION—
EXTENDED DAY
The 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 INTENSIVE
Ross Eldridge, Instructor
Serious 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 reading 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 ultimate game of strategy. No beginners please!
Grades 3–6.
KS196-S16-1 $235
KS196-S16-2 $235
KS126-S16-1 (Envision) $335
July 11–15 @ Newton South 9am– 3:30pm
KS126-S16-2 (Epic) $335
July 18–22 @ Newton South 9am– 3:30pm
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DOMINO PHYSICS
Peter Bloom, Instructor
These 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 $355
August 22–26 @ Newton North 9am– 3:30pm
NEW
ECO KIDS
Ava Waitz, Instructor
Go 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 academic class! (But you’ll be way smarter when it’s
over.) Grades 3–5.
KS150-S16-1 $235
KS150-S16-2 $235
sciences
MAD SCIENCE JUNIOR
Mad Science staff, Instructors
NEW
EXTREME EARTH
Wicked Cool for Kids staff, Instructors
Join 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 laboratory. 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.
Junior 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 $375
July 25–29 @ Newton South 9am– 4pm
KS134-S16-2 $375
August 8–12 @ Newton North 9am– 4pm
KS134-S16-3 $375
INTRO TO PROGRAMMING:
SCRATCH
Grant Osborn, Instructor
Get 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 mastering 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.
KS214-S16-1 $245
KS214-S16-2 $245
KS214-S16-3 $245
KS214-S16-4 $245
KS214-S16-5 $245
KS214-S16-6 $245
KS214-S16-7 $245
Lego Engineering
LEGO ENGINEERING
Our 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 challenges: design a spinning eggbeater or create
a car to carry Lego bricks uphill. Rise to the
Lego challenge! Grades 1–4.
KS139-S16-1 $205
KS139-S16-2 $245
KS139-S16-3 $245
KS139-S16-4 $245
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KS227-S16-1 $245
KS227-S16-2 $245
MATHEMADDICTS
Steve Dubin, Instructor
Is 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-dimensional figures, learn about some cool relationships 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.
KS120-S16-1 $195
KS120-S16-2 $235
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Pair MathemAddicts
with Power Programmers
(pg. 12).
MathemAddicts
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NCE Kids Summer at a glance
6/27–7/1*
7/5–7/8*
7/11–7/15
7/18–7/22
7/25–7/29
9am–12pm @ South
9am–12pm @ North
9am–12pm @ North
9am–12pm @ South
9am–12pm @ South
Science Lab
Young Broadway
Young Broadway
Young Broadway
Young Broadway
3-D Sculpture
Cartooning
Animal Art
Art Blastoff
Lego Engineering
Rocket Science
Vive La France:
French Pastry
Glass Class
Ages 4–6
Grades K–3
Clay Workshop
Grades 1–4
Superhero Physics
Grades 1–4
Chess Intensive
Grades 3–6
Glass Class
Grades 5–9
Power Programmers
Grades 5–9
1–4pm @ South
Fashion Art Projects
Grades K–3
Cardboard Cities
Grades K–3
Glass Class
Ages 4–8 (two weeks)
Grades K–3
Rocket Science
Grades 1–4
Superhero Physics
Clay Workshop
Draw & Build—
Architecture Studio
Grades 3–6
Draw & Build—
Architecture Studio
Grades 5–9
Power Programmers
Grades 5–9
1–4pm @ North
Grades 2–5
Outdoor Art Grades 3–6
Picture Perfect:
Digital Photography
Grades 2–5
Grades 1–5
Intro to Programming:
Scratch Grades 3–5
Game Creators
Grades 3–5
Grades K–2
Game Creators
Draw & BuildArchitecture Studio
Grades 4–9
Other classes @ North
Minecraft Mania
Wicked Cool Med School
Create a TV Show
9am–12:30pm @ Cabot
Minecraft
Mastercrafters
Soccer for Moms
7–8pm Adults!
* 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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Archery
Grades 3 & up
Soccer & Multi–Sports
Ages 4–9
* There are no classes on
Monday, July 4.
Grades 1–4
Felt & Fabric Fiber Art
9am–4pm @ North
Grades 4–7
Grades 5–9
Sew…What Else is New?
9am–4pm @ South
Grades 1–4
Grades 3–6
Darkroom Photography
Grades 5–9
Power Programmers
Crazy Crafts
MathemAddicts
Clay Workshop
1–4pm @ South
Actors Studio
Grades 4–9
Grades 2–5
Grades 5–9
Wicked Gross Science
Grades 2–5
Grades 1–4
Public Speaking Boot
Camp Grades 5–9
Darkroom Photography
Fabric Painting
Grades 2–5
Grades K–3
Grades 4–9
Grades 5–9
5–6pm or 6–7pm
Ages 2–3
Artrageous Outfits
(continued)
Grades 5–9
Grades 5–9
Soccer Tykes
Grades 3–5
1–4pm @ South
Web Design
5 Tuesday nights @
Mason Rice
Scratch
1–4pm @ North
Computer Art:
Photoshop
Flag Football Grades 3–5
Grades 2 & up
Picture Projects
Grades 1–4
Sew…What’s New?
Ages 4–9
Grades 1–4
Power Programmers
Grades 5–9
Grades K–3
Strategize with
Hearthstone Grades 5–9
Décor by Me
Grades 2–5
Ages 4–8 (two weeks)
Lego Engineering
Scratch
Grades 4–9
Grades K–3
Grades 1–4
Grades 1–5
DIY Scents & Suds
Calligraphy Grades 4–9
Actors Studio
Grades 2–5
Grades 3–5
(continued)
Trash Art Ages 4–7
Grades 6–8
Grades 4–9
Grades 5–9
Grades 5–9
Grades K–3
DIY Scents & Suds
Grades 2–5
Game Creators
Grades 3–5
Sew…What’s New?
Grades 4–9
MathemAddicts
Grades 5–9
Glass Class
Grades 5–9
Other Classes @ South
Web Design
Cooking Around
the World
9am–4pm @ South
Camp Invention: Epic
Extreme Earth
Classes @ South
9am–3:30pm + Ext. Day
Grades 1–6
Camp Invention:
Envision
Minecraft
Mastercrafters
Classes @ North
Specialty Cooks
9am–3pm; Grades 6–9
Minecraft Mania
9am–3:30pm + Ext. Day
Grades 1–6
9am–12pm; Grades 2 & up
DIY Scents & Suds
1–4pm; Grades 2–5
Ages 4–9
Grades 5–9
Ages 4–9
Flag Football
Grades 3–5
12:30–3pm @ Cabot
Sports & Games
Extended Day
Ages 4–10
9am–12:30pm; Grades 5–9
Grades 1–4
Create a TV Show
Ages 4–9
Ultimate Frisbee
Grades 3–5
8/1–8/5
8/8–8/12
8/15–8/19
8/22–8/26
8/22–8/26
9am–12pm @ South
9am–12pm @ North
9am–12pm @ North
9am–12pm @ North
Monster Mash
Mad Science Jr.
Trash Art Ages 4–7
Science Lab
9am–12:30pm @
Countryside
Clay Workshop
Cardboard Cities
Rocket Science
Glass Class
Ultimate Frisbee
Grades 2–5
Grades 3–5
(Continued)
Grades K–3
Grades 1–4
Superhero Physics
Grades 1–4
Digital Art & Animation
Grades 3–5
Décor by Me
Grades 4–9
Strategize with
Hearthstone
Grades 5–9
1–4pm @ South
Lego Engineering
Grades 1–4
Bling it on: Trash to
Treasure Jewelry
Grade 2–5
Picture Projects
Grades 2–5
Scratch
Grades 3–5
Sew…What Else is
New? Gifts!
Grades 4–9
Game Creators
Grades 6–8
Ages 4–6
Grades K–3
Actors Studio Grades 1–5
Eco Kids
DIY Scents & Suds
Grades 2–5
12:30–3pm @
Countryside
Felt & Fabric Fiber Art
Game Creators
Sports & Games
Extended Day
Public Speaking Boot
Camp Grades 5–9
Glass Class Grades 5–9
Chess Intensive
Ages 4–10
Web Design Grades 5–9
Grades 5–9
Songwriting with
GarageBand
9am–12:30pm @
Mason Rice
Grades 4–9
Grades 3–5
Grades 3–5
Power Programmers
1–4pm @ North
1–4pm @ North
Wicked Gross Science
Mad Science Jr. Ages 4–6
Grades K–2
DIY Scents & Suds
Grades 2–5
Art Studio Intensive:
Charcoal & Pastel
Painting Grades 2 & up
Eco Kids
Grades 3–5
Picture Perfect:
Digital Photography
Grades 5–9
Power Programmers
Grades 5–9
Smart Streets
Grades 1–4
Grades 6–8
9am–4pm @ North
Extreme Earth
Rocket Science
Grades 1–4
DIY Scents & Suds
Grades 2–5
Glass Class Grades 2–5
Charcoal & Pastel
Paintings Grades 2 & up
Grades 3–5
9am–4pm @ North
Grades 1–4
Minecraft Mania
Grades 2–5
Grades 1–4
Classes @ South
Minecraft
Mastercrafters
Innovations
Cooking Around
the World
Smart Streets
Grades 5–9
Grades 4–7
9am–12:30pm; Grades 5–9
Grades 5–9
9am–12:30pm @
Countryside
Other Classes @ North
Ages 4–9
Ages 4–9
Game Creators
Grades 2–5
Fabric Painting
Grades 1–4
9am–4pm @ South
Minecraft Mania
Grades 1–4
Knitting Grades 2 & up
Songwriting with
GarageBand Grades 5–9
Grades 1–4
Lego Engineering
Ages 4–6
Create a TV Show
9am–12:30pm @
Countryside
Ages 4–9
T-ball Ages 3–6
8:45am–3pm + Ext. Day
Grades 1–7
Making the Musical
Grades 3–6
Grades 5–9
Basketball
Ages 4–8
1–4pm @ North
Superhero Physics
Grades 1–4
Charcoal & Pastel
Paintings
Grades 2 & up
Knitting Grades 2 & up
Grades 3–5
8/29–9/2
9am–12:30pm @
Mason Rice
Soccer & Multi-Sports
Ages 4–9
Flag Football
Grades 3–5
Glass Class
12:30–3pm @
Mason Rice
Power Programmers
Sports & Games
Extended Day
Grades 5–9
Grades 5–9
Ages 4–10
Other Classes @ North
Domino Physics
9am–3:30pm;
Grades 2 & up
Extreme Earth
Minecraft Mastercrafters
10am –2:30pm; Grades
9–12 (two weeks)
Classes @ South
9am–12:30pm @
Countryside
8:45am–3pm + Ext. Day
Grades 1–7
Making the Musical
Ages 4–9
10am –2:30pm (continued)
9am–12:30pm @
Mason Rice
9–10:55am @ Bigelow
Archery Grades 3 –12
Newton
Summer Stage
7/5 – 8/5
12:30–5:30pm @ North
Grades 9–12
Innovations
Basketball Ages 4–8
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MINECRAFT MANIA
We’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 $375
June 27–July 1 @ Newton South 9am– 4pm
KS109-S16-2 $375
July 11–15 @ Newton North 9am– 4pm
KS109-S16-3 $375
August 1–5 @ Newton South 9am– 4pm
KS109-S16-4 $375
MINECRAFT
MASTERCRAFTERS
Do 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-S16-1 $300
KS081-S16-2 $375
July 18–22 @ Newton South 9am– 4pm
KS081-S16-3 $375
KS081-S16-4 $375
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Bring a snack for all
half-day programs, and
lunch for full-day programs.
POWER PROGRAMMERS
Jesse Klimov & Grant Osborn, Instructors
Bill Gates had to start somewhere, and here’s
your chance. Learn basic computer programming through Scratch, a project of the MIT
Media Lab, creating your own characters,
stories, and interactive adventures with dropand-drag programming blocks. Next you’ll
move on to Java, a more advanced programming language, to better understand how languages 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 programming experience necessary. Note: Come with
your own email address. Grades 5–9.
KS215-S16-1 $235 (Klimov)
KS215-S16-2 $195 (Klimov)
KS215-S16-3 $235 (Klimov)
KS215-S16-4 $235 (Osborn)
KS215-S16-5 $235 (Klimov)
KS215-S16-6 $235 (Klimov)
KS215-S16-7 $235 (Klimov)
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Pair Rocket Science with
Lego Engineering
(pg 9).
ROCKET SCIENCE
Wicked 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.
KS138-S16-1 $205
KS138-S16-2 $245
KS138-S16-3 $245
KS138-S16-4 $245
Rocket Science
SCIENCE LAB
Maire Anne Diamond, Instructor
Can 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 science of color. Mix up some super solutions
and watch your curiosity bubble up when
you join us at our science lab. Ages 4–6.
KS122-S16-1 $245
KS122-S16-2 $245
sciences
STRATEGIZE
WITH HEARTHSTONE
Jesse Klimov, Instructor
Check 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.
KS217-S16-1 $235
KS217-S16-2 $235
NEW
SUPERHERO PHYSICS
What makes a superhero super? Physics!
Conduct gravity experiments to learn what
it takes for Superman to leap over tall buildings 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.
KS135-S16-1 $245
KS135-S16-2 $245
KS135-S16-3 $245
KS135-S16-4 $245
NEW
WICKED GROSS SCIENCE
Gross 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.
WICKED COOL MED SCHOOL
Is 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 human 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.
KS136-S16-1 $245
KS136-S16-2 $245
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Pair Strategize with
Hearthstone with Game
Creators (pg 15).
KS137-S16-1 $300
KS137-S16-2 $375
KS137-S16-3 $375
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Best
of Both
Worlds...
COMPUTER ART: PHOTOSHOP
Elisa Ng & Sophia Ng, Instructors
Apply your creativity and technical knowledge 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 creating and recognizing altered images. All levels
welcome. Grades 5–9.
KS025-S16 $195
CREATE A TV SHOW
Amanda Mazzola & Kimberly Meredith, Instructors
Make 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 importantly, create the program content and write
the script. You’ll learn the basics of TV production, 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.
KS012-S16-1 $375
KS012-S16-2 $375
KS012-S16-3 $375
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DIGITAL ART & ANIMATION
Jack Neylan, Instructor
Think 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 fourpanel 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 $245
August 1-5 @ Newton South 9am-12pm
KS146-S16-2 $245
August 15-19 @ Newton North 1-4pm
KS146-S16-3 $245
August 22-26 @ Newton North 1-4pm
DIY SCENTS & SUDS
Beth Denman, Instructor
Indulge 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.
KS205-S16-1 $205
KS205-S16-2 $255
KS205-S16-3 $255
KS205-S16-4 $255
KS205-S16-5 $255
KS205-S16-6 $255
Draw & Build – Architecture Studio
DRAW & BUILD—
ARCHITECTURE STUDIO
Chip Piatti, Instructor
Apply 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 $195
July 5–8 @ Newton North 9am–12pm (Grades 5–9)
KS118-S16-2 $235
July 11–15 @ Newton North 9am–12pm (Grades 2–5)
KS118-S16-3 $235
July 18–22 @ Newton South 1–4pm (Grades 5–9)
Questions? See page 19 for
answers to your frequently
asked questions.
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NEW
GAME CREATORS
Rachel Zakuta, Instructor
Take 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 actionpacked 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 gameplaying 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)
KS198-S16-2 $235 (Grades 3–5)
KS198-S16-3 $235 (Grades 3–5)
KS198-S16-4 $235 (Grades 6–8)
KS198-S16-5 $235 (Grades 6–8)
KS198-S16-6 $235 (Grades 3–5)
INNOVATIONS*
Chip Piatti, Director
It’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.
PICTURE PERFECT: DIGITAL
PHOTOGRAPHY & EDITING
Merge your artistic and technical talents in
this hands-on class. We’ll start by going out
into the field to take our own photos—discussing 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.
KS203-S16-1 $235
Computer Art: Photoshop
NEW
SMART STREETS
Alicia Bowman & Nathan Phillips, Instructors
With a creative eye and the tricks of technology, 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 photographs, 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.
Calling all engineers, entrepreneurs, and
activists. Design the streets of the future.
Imagine a zero-pollution mix of bikes, electric 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 origins, destinations, and obstacles, using GIS,
Google Maps and GoPro. You’ll design persuasive posters and materials to sway public
opinion. As bonus attractions, we’ll have
visits by some of Boston’s leading transportation 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.
KS202-S16-1 $195
KS202-S16-2 $235
KS131-S16-1 $365
KS131-S16-2 $365
KS203-S16-2 $235
PICTURE PROJECTS
KS001-S16-1 $365
August 15–19 @ Newton South 8:45am– 3pm
KS001-S16-2 $365
August 22–26 @ Newton South 8:45am– 3pm
Smart Streets
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best of both worlds / sports
SONGWRITING
WITH GARAGEBAND
Deanna Mustachio, Instructor
Learn to write a song and record it for posterity. 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 musical or GarageBand experience is necessary.
You’ll leave the class with a recorded copy of
your original music. Grades 5–9.
KS209-S16-1 $235
KS209-S16-2 $235
WEB DESIGN
Jesse Klimov, Instructor
Stretch 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 languages 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 indepth projects. Note: Come with your own
email address. Grades 5–9.
KS216-S16-1 $235
KS216-S16-2 $235
KS216-S16-3 $235
KS216-S16-4 $235
KS216-S16-5 $235
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617 559-6999
…&Sports
too
ARCHERY
Delicious Bow & Arrows staff, Instructors
Fun 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 instruction throughout the class. Archers will learn
technique, form, and accuracy. Equipment is
provided. All levels welcome. Grades 3 & up.
KS018-S16-1 $175
July 5–8 @ Oak Hill 9–10:55am
KS018-S16-2 $205
August 22–August 26 @ Bigelow 9–10:55am
BASKETBALL*
Kids Hoops staff, Instructors
Join 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 $215
August 15–19 @ Mason Rice 9am–12:30pm
KS022-S16-2 $215
August 22–26 @ Mason Rice 9am–12:30pm
FLAG FOOTBALL*
Thundercat Sports staff, Instructors
Learn 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 $215
June 27–July 1 @ Cabot 9am–12:30pm
KS004-S16-2 $215
July 18–22 @ Cabot 9am–12:30pm
KS004-S16-3 $215
August 29–September 2 @ Mason Rice
9am–12:30pm
Archery
*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
SOCCER & MULTI-SPORTS*
More 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
NEW
SPORTS & GAMES
EXTENDED DAY
If 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 $155
July 18–22 @ Cabot 12:30–3pm
KS197-S16-2 $155
August 22–26 @ Countryside 12:30–3pm
KS197-S16-3 $155
August 29–September 2 @ Mason Rice 12:30– 3pm
T-BALL*
Baseball 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 $215
August 8–12 @ Countryside 9am–12:30pm
Soccer & Multi-Sports
Garden City Sports is now
part of NCE. For more
sports, check out their
summer offerings at
www2.newtoncommunityed.
org/garden-city-summersports-camps.
NEW
ULTIMATE FRISBEE*
No 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 conditioning, 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 mostly 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 $215
July 25–29 @ Cabot 9am–12:30pm
KS127-S16-2 $215
August 22–26 @ Countryside 9am–12:30pm
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sports & more
SOCCER FOR
THE WHOLE FAMILY
SOCCER FOR MOMS
On with the Show
Soccer 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 water bottle to every session; cleats are a good
idea too.Warning: It’s not as easy as it looks!
Ages: Adults!
KS117-S16 $75
5 Tuesdays @ Mason Rice 7– 8pm
June 21–July 19
SOCCER TYKES
Why should big kids have all the fun?
Toddlers, accompanied by an adult, can
learn the basics of soccer in this fun, noncompetitive environment. Players will increase 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 $75
June 21–July 19
KS133-S16-2 $75
June 21–July 19
In case of questionable or bad weather, please call
617-499-4820 to find out if your class is running.
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617 559-6999
Hello Birdie!
NEWTON SUMMER STAGE
Dan Fabrizio, Director
Chris Roppola, Music Director
Brad 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-theart 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 musical theatre, you’ll explore the many other
aspects of a theatrical production—design,
construction, publicity, and more. No previous experience necessary! Grades 9–12.
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 $1095
July 5 – August 5 @ Newton North 12:30–5:30pm
plus performances August 5 & 6 @ 7:30pm
NEW
MAKING THE MUSICAL
Jaime Alberts, Instructor
Have you ever wondered how to write a musical? 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 talked to composer Gaby Alter (Band Geeks),
playwright Stephen Karam (The Humans),
songwriter Joe Iconis (Smash), and others.
Prior experience in playwriting or composing is not required, but a general familiarity
with musical theatre and comfort playing
an instrument or singing is strongly recommended. Grades 9–12.
KS191-S16 $545
August 15–26 @ Newton South 10am– 2:30pm
NCE KIDS SUMMER FAQS
AND BEHAVIOR POLICY
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 before 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 permitting. 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 appropriate 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 individual kids, and we can help you choose
an appropriate class. However, most of our
teachers were not trained as special education teachers, and if your child receives special 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 inappropriate, 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 refund 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 programs 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 program (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 accommodating 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 always 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 limited 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 color-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.
We’re here to help.
Call us at 617-559-6999
or email us at
[email protected].
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Newton Public Schools
Newton Community Education
457 Walnut Street
Newton, MA 02460
WHAT IS NEWTON COMMUNITY EDUCATION?
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 Education is a selfsustaining 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.
Newton Community Education
at Newton North High School
457 Walnut Street, Newton, MA 02460
Phone: 617-559-6999 Fax: 617-559-6998
Newton South Satellite Office
Phone: 617-559-6508
Email: [email protected]
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 COURSES REGISTRATION FORM
Name
Birth Date
Address
School
Grade (Fall’16)
Parents’ or Guardians’ Names
Phone* (primary #)
(secondary #)Email
* 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!.
Course Code #
Course Name
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
Card #
Cardholder Signature
Visa
Discover
Fee
Donation to Scholarship Fund
Registration Fee (once per person, per term)
TOTAL
American Express
Expiration Date Security Code
$6.00

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