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ART AROUND THE WORLD Susan Paquette, Instructor Explore a country a day as you make art that represents each country’s culture. For example, on our trip to Mexico, we’ll create piñatas and paint them; sample some supplied beans, rice, and tacos; listen to Mexican music; and learn some Spanish phrases. In China, we’ll learn Chinese brush painting, draw pandas and dragons, and taste some Asian noodles. Join us on our art journey. Grades K–3.
KS162-S17-1 $255 June 26–30 @ Newton South 9am–12pm KS162-S17-2 $255 July 10–14 @ Newton North 9am–12pm KS162-S17-3 $255 July 24–28 @ Newton South 9am–12pm
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 3 & up. Note: Please bring the following materials: A tabletop or floor adjustable easel, an 18” x 24” 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-S17-1 $255 August 7–11 @ Newton North 1–4pm KS060-S17-2 $255 August 14–18 @ Newton North 1–4pm KS060-S17-3 $255 August 21–25 @ Newton North 1–4pm
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CLAY WORKSHOP Lisa Walker, Instructor
Create an entire city or neighborhood out of recycled cardboard boxes, small jars, and plastic containers. Build gardens, fences, animals, and pipe cleaner and pom pom people to inhabit your town; then 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. Grades K-3.
From the functional to the whimsical, make just about anything you want from clay. Join us and learn handbuilding fundamentals and techniques for creating pinch pots, slabs, coils, and sculptures. You’ll get lots of oneon-one expert guidance as you perfect your pieces, and you’ll select your favorites to glaze with the colors and patterns of your choice.
Note: Wear old clothes or a smock. Bring lots of cardboard—flat sheets, and boxes of all sizes except extra large.
KS125-S17 $245 August 7–11 @ Newton North 9am–12pm
KS182-S17-1 $265 (Grades 4-7) July 24–28 @ Newton South 9am–12pm KS182-S17-2 $265 (Grades 1-4) July 24–28 @ Newton South 1–4pm KS182-S17-3 $265 (Grades 1-4) July 31–August 4 @ Newton South 9am–12pm KS182-S17-4 $265 (Grades 4-7) July 31–August 4 @ Newton South 1–4pm
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CLASSIC CAMP CRAFTS Susan Paquette, Instructor If your favorite thing about summer camp is art, you’ve come to the right place! Here are all the best camp crafts in one week-long class. Make apple sculptures, beaded bracelets, tea bag hand-warmers, paper balloons, egg cup tarantulas, braid art, votive candle holders, tissue paper flowers, watercolor murals, and even slime. The list goes on and on and is sure to include crafts you’ve not yet encountered. Grades K-3.
KS163-S17-1 $155 July 5–7 @ Newton North 9am–12pm KS163-S17-2 $255 July 17–21 @ Newton South 1–4pm KS163-S17-3 $255 July 31–August 4 @ Newton South 1–4pm
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COOKIES & CUPCAKES & CAKE POPS—OH MY! Marissa Smajlaj, Instructor It’s party time! Join us for a creative and funfilled week and learn to make edible party favors and decorations. Learn professional techniques and secret tips for making great cake pops, mini cupcakes, and 3-D decorated cookies that can be used as centerpieces, place settings, or favors at your next gathering. Better yet, make this the central activity for your party: with you as Pastry Chef, you can teach your guests cupcake or cookie decorating! In our class, you’ll make the cake, cookies, and frostings from scratch, and apply basic decorating techniques. Grades 2 & up. Note: Bring a container to take home your finished product (if there’s any left). No snack needed.
KS171-S17-1 $285 July 10–14 @ Newton South 1–4pm KS171-S17-2 $285 July 24–28 @ Newton South 9am–12pm
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COOKING AROUND THE WORLD Jennifer Tomenang, Instructor
DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY Danielle Larosee, Instructor
Travel with us as we explore native cuisines from across the globe. During the week, we’ll create menus with foods unique to different countries, and 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 stops in Spain, Israel, the Phillipines, Italy, and more. Please let us know of any food allergies before registering for this class. There’s no need to bring a lunch; we’ll eat as we go! Grades 5-9.
KS172-S17-1 $285 July 17–21 @ Newton South 1–4pm KS172-S17-2 $285 July 24–28 @ Newton South 1–4pm NEW
CRAZY CRAFTS & JEWELRY Kimberly Meredith, Instructor Create crafts and wearables from unconventional materials. Discover Ductivities and make assorted cool and colorful wallets, pencil pouches, bracelets, and flowers out of duct tape. Mess around with modeling clay and mix colors to make animal figurines, beads, and charms, and then use some of these creations to make your own bracelets and/or necklaces. To finish the week, you’ll paint a jewelry box to hold your new treasures. Grades 3-5.
KS177-S17-1 $255 July 24–28 @ Newton South 1–4pm KS177-S17-2 $255 July 31–August 4 @ Newton South 9am–12pm
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Even in our thoroughly digital world, many photographers are rediscovering the unique process of working with traditional black and white film and paper in the chemical darkroom. Join us and learn to expose, develop, and print your photographs using actual 35mm film cameras and traditional black and white materials. Use your film cameras to document people, nature, and architecture. You’ll leave with a new outlook on how to choose which images you capture and share with others. Grades 6-9. Note: You must bring your own 35mm film camera and at least two rolls of black & white film.
KS179-S17-1 $255 July 17–21 @ Newton South 1–4pm
DECOR BY ME Nicole Donson, Instructor Create cool keepsake crafts. Explore the art of mosaics and decorate a wooden mirror or picture frame with ceramic tiles and grout. Decoupage a keepsake 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. Note: Wear a smock.
KS140-S17-1 $275 (Grades 4-9) July 17–21 @ Newton South 1–4pm KS140-S17-2 $275 (Grades 2-5) July 31–August 4 @ Newton South 1–4pm KS140-S17-3 $275 (Grades 4-9) August 14–18 @ Newton North 1–4pm
FABRIC PAINTING Nicole Donson, Instructor 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. Grades 3 & up. Note: Materials will be provided, but you can bring fabric or clothing from home too. Wear old clothes or a smock.
KS073-S17-1 $275 June 26–30 @ Newton South 1–4pm KS073-S17-2 $275 August 14–18 @ Newton North 9am–12pm
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FASHION ART PROJECTS Susan Paquette, Instructor 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. No sewing skills needed: we use double-sided fabric tape, glue, and other clever ways to construct our projects. Grades K-3.
KS123-S17-1 $255 June 26–30 @ Newton South 1–4pm KS123-S17-2 $255 July 24–28 @ Newton South 1–4pm
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SPECIALTY COOKS Julia Corrou, Instructor
Use nature as inspiration to create 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.
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.
KS144-S17 $255 July 10–14 @ Newton North 9am–12pm
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. New and returning students welcome. Grades 5–9. Note: Bring a spiral notebook, 3x5 cards, pens, pencils, and a favorite book.
KS024-S17-1 $245 July 10–14 @ Newton North 9am–12pm KS024-S17-2 $245 August 7–11 @ Newton North 9am–12pm
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SEW... WHAT’S NEW? Liz Fitzpatrick Griffin, Instructor Master this practical craft and show off your design skills. First, learn to use a pattern, cut and pin fabric, and safely operate a sewing machine, while making a beach bag. Then, take measurements and try your hand at garment construction by making a pair of shorts, using fabric and embellishments from our stash of new and recycled materials. Later in the week you’ll choose your own project(s), then design and make one-of-akind clothing or objects from our selection of patterns and materials. First-time stitchers welcome. Grades 4–9.
KS225-S17-1 $265 June 26–30 @ Newton South 1–4pm KS225-S17-2 $265 July 24–28 @ Newton South 1–4pm NEW
SEW... WHAT’S NEW 2 Liz Fitzpatrick Griffin, Instructor 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.
KS132-S17 $265 July 10–14 @ Newton South 9am–12pm
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.
KS106-S17-1 $255 August 14–18 @ Newton North 9am–12pm KS106-S17-2 $255 August 21–25 @ Newton North 1–4pm
KS166-S17 $265 July 31–August 4 @ Newton South 1–4pm Don’t risk disappointment! Pick your favorite programs before they’re gone. Trash Art
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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, Innovate, you’ll investigate alternative energies such as wind, solar, and hydro power to design and build your own creations; explore math topics like tessellations and topology to see how math patterns and relationships translate to the real world; and become entrepreneurs as you build a virtual world and establish its economy. You’ll also use objects you bring from home to build new inventions. In Week 2, Launch, you’ll apply engineering principles to create a cardboard castle—design a pulley system to raise its flag, and build an air cannon for its protection; use entreprenuerial skills to bring a duct tape products business to a mock market; and go on a space mission to locate and prepare a new planet for habitation, designing inventions to transform its atmosphere, terrain, and ecosystem. In both weeks, you’ll take apart machines and reconfigure their parts to make big innovations, maintain an inventor’s log, 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 June 1. Attention veteran inventors: Launch is a new program, and Innovate was last offered in 2014. For more details on each of these programs, see our website. Grades 1-6.
KS168-S17-1 (Innovate) $345 July 10–14 @ Newton South 9am–3:30pm KS168-S17-2 (Launch) $345 July 17–21 @ Newton South 9am–3:30pm
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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-S17-1 (Innovate) $120 July 10–14 @ Newton South 8:30am–5:30pm KS008-S17-2 (Launch) $120 July 17–21 @ Newton South 8:30am–5:30pm
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-S17-1 $245 June 26–30 @ Newton South 9am–12pm KS196-S17-2 $245 August 7–11 @ Newton North 9am–12pm KS196-S17-3 $245 August 21–25 @ Newton North 9am–12pm
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CODING WITH COMPUTERCRAFT Einstein’s Workshop staff, Instructors It’s programming and Minecraft in one! Learn to code using your favorite game. You’ll program Minecraft “turtles” to build structures and automate various tasks. With a language called “lua,” you’ll learn basic programming concepts including functions, nested fuctions, and loops and variables, as you create your Minecraft structures. Grades 3-5. Note: No Minecraft or programming experience necessary; all levels welcome (Minecraft novices included).
KS178-S17-1 $265 July 10–14 @ Newton North 9am–12pm KS178-S17-2 $265 July 17–21 @ Newton South 9am–12pm KS178-S17-3 $265 August 21–25 @ Newton North 1–4pm
CREATIVE COMPUTING Circuit Lab staff, Instructors Get connected as we explore the realm where electronic circuitry meets computer programming. You’ll use the latest tools: Arduino (for building interactive devices) and Raspberry Pi (for learning about computers and coding) to take an idea and make it a real thing. Starting with the basics and building up to complex, interactive devices, we’ll create everything from LED light shows to touchless musical instruments to wearable computers, using a comprehensive library of parts and equipment. Learn not just how to use computers, but also how to make them work for you, through our series of fun, hands-on projects led by skilled instructors from Circuit Lab. New and returning students welcome, as this year’s class will include new projects. Grades 6-8.
KS154-S17-1 $255 August 7–11 @ Newton North 9am–12pm KS154-S17-2 $255 August 14–18 @ Newton North 1–4pm
sciences 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-S17 $375 August 21–25 @ Newton North 9am–3:30pm
HANDS-ON ELECTRONICS Circuit Lab staff, Instructors Tinker with electronics while learning the basics of computer programming. Beginning with experiments that explore the fundamentals of electronics and circuit building, you’ll move on to design your own interactive and programmable devices. Working both independently and in teams, you’ll use the latest tools including Arduino (for building interactive devices) and Raspberry Pi (for learning about computers and coding) to experiment with LEDs, resistors, motors, and programming. You’ll create interactive flashlights, digital musical instruments, homemade computer games, and more. Each day you’ll design a hands-on project under the guidance of skilled Circuit Lab instructors. New and returning students welcome, as this year’s class will include new projects. Grades 3-5.
KS153-S17-1 $255 August 7–11 @ Newton North 1–4pm KS153-S17-2 $255 August 14–18 @ Newton North 9am–12pm
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 showand-tell of your individual creations. The world runs on code, and it’s never too early to start learning how! Grades 3-5. Note: Please come to the first class with an email address and password that you can use to sign up for a Scratch account.
KS214-S17-1 $255 June 26–30 @ Newton South 1–4pm KS214-S17-2 $255 July 24–28 @ Newton South 9am–12pm KS214-S17-3 $255 July 31–August 4 @ Newton South 1–4pm KS214-S17-4 $255 August 7–11 @ Newton North 9am–12pm KS214-S17-5 $255 August 14–18 @ Newton North 1–4pm KS214-S17-6 $255 August 21–25 @ Newton North 9am–12pm
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LEGO ROBOTICS WEDO 2.0 Wicked Cool for Kids staff, Instructors See what more your Lego™ robots can do! With the newly-designed Lego WeDo software and building kits, we’ll use iPads and Bluetooth technology to send programming instructions to a wireless module so your robots can roam untethered. Your free-roaming robots will be capable of completing structured as well as open-ended tasks. Build bots that use sensors to know when to stop, or create a shake table to test houses designed to withstand an earthquake. Explore fun new programming options, and as a special bonus, take home your own new mini-figure. Grades 2-5.
KS161-S17-1 $395 July 31–August 4 @ Newton South 9am–4pm KS161-S17-2 $395 August 14–18 @ Newton North 9am–4pm
MAD SCIENCE JUNIOR Mad Science 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.
KS227-S17-1 $255 June 26–30 @ Newton South 9am–12pm KS227-S17-2 $255 August 7–11 @ Newton North 9am–12pm KS227-S17-3 $255 August 14–18 @ Newton North 1–4pm
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MAKER-SHAKER WORKSHOP Wicked Cool for Kids staff, Instructors Get shakin’ with the maker movement. Enjoy a combination of open-ended design challenges and specific building projects. Repurpose assorted materials collected from Wicked Cool’s vast inventory, and use the engineering and design process to dream up and build something new, useful, and fabulous—or just plain fun. Create a motorized squiggly pen, toothbrush robot, and flying helicopter, and make a marble maze. Think outside the box and be an expert maker in this DIY-based class. Grades 1-4.
KS156-S17-1 $255 July 10–14 @ Newton North 9am–12pm KS156-S17-2 $255 July 31–August 4 @ Newton South 9am–12pm KS156-S17-3 $255 August 14–18 @ Newton North 9am–12pm
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.
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MINECRAFT MANIA* Wicked Cool for Kids staff, Instructors We’re wicked excited to bring you Minecraft Mania—a blend of 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. 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-S17-1 $395 July 10–14 @ Newton North 9am–4pm KS109-S17-2 $395 July 24–28 @ Newton South 9am–4pm KS109-S17-3 $395 August 7–11 @ Newton North 9am–4pm KS109-S17-4 $395 August 21–25 @ Newton North 9am–4pm
KS120-S17-1 $245 July 10–14 @ Newton North 1–4pm KS120-S17-2 $245 July 24–28 @ Newton South 1–4pm
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MINECRAFT MASTERCRAFTERS* Wicked Cool for Kids staff, Instructors 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-S17-1 $395 June 26–30 @ Newton South 9am–4pm KS081-S17-2 $395 July 17–21 @ Newton South 9am–4pm KS081-S17-3 $395 July 31–August 4 @ Newton South 9am–4pm KS081-S17-4 $395 August 14–18 @ Newton North 9am–4pm
* Note to Minecraft parents: Don’t worry—computer time is mixed with creative craft activities and outdoor time.
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3-D PRINTING & DESIGN Sue Brooks, Instructor See how the seemingly impossible is achieved! 3-D printing takes digital files and transforms them into real objects. In this class, you’ll master basic 3-D design principles through 12 short tutorials, and use 123D Design software to create unique, three-dimensional designs, such as initials that represent something about you. You’ll design a couple of your own projects and print them to take home. It’s the printing of the future, right here and now! Grades 6-9.
KS175-S17-1 $255 July 10–14 @ Newton North 9am–12pm
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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-S17 $255 July 10–14 @ Newton North 1–4pm
CREATE A TV SHOW Amanda Mazzola & Kimberly Meredith, Instructors Lights—camera—action! Make your own TV production based on your ideas and imagination. Roll the cameras, write the script, create your program’s content, and star in the show, if you so choose. You’ll learn all the basics of TV production, including camerawork, lighting, and scriptwriting, and get expert coaching on your acting as well. We’ll work together to create our masterpiece, and the finished show will be broadcast on NewTV. It’s a new show each week, so new and returning students are welcome. Grades 6-9.
KS170-S17-1 $375 July 17–21 @ Newton North 9am–3pm KS170-S17-2 $375 August 7–11 @ Newton North 9am–3pm
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 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. Grades 3-5. Note: Bring a USB flash drive to class.
KS146-S17-1 $255 July 31–August 4 @ Newton South 9am–12pm KS146-S17-2 $255 August 14–18 @ Newton North 9am–12pm KS146-S17-3 $255 August 21–25 @ 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-S17-1 $265 July 10–14 @ Newton North 1–4pm KS205-S17-2 $265 August 7–11 @ Newton North 1–4pm KS205-S17-3 $265 August 14–18 @ Newton North 1–4pm KS205-S17-4 $265 August 21–25 @ Newton North 9am–12pm
best of both worlds PICTURE PERFECT: DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY & EDITING Danielle Larosee, Instructor 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. Grades 5-9. Note: Bring your own digital camera and its cord.
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PICTURE PROJECTS Danielle Larosee, Instructor 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 Apple’s Photos program and the guidance of our experienced instructor and fellow classmates. We’ll utilize Photos’ 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. Grades 2-5. Note: Bring a digital camera (or your phone or iPad) and its cord.
KS202-S17-1 $155 July 5–7 @ Newton North 1–4pm KS202-S17-2 $245 August 7–11 @ Newton North 1–4pm
SMART STREETS Alicia Bowman & Nathan Phillips, Instructors
WEB DESIGN Jesse Klimov, Instructor
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 with us and offer planning tips; plus we’ll do a trial bike ride on our current streets, imagining our future ones. Grades 5-9.
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. Grades 5–9.
Note: You must have a bike to join us for our trial ride.
KS131-S17 $375 August 21–25 @ Newton North 9am–4pm
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. You’ll leave the class with a recorded copy of your work. Grades 5-9. Note: Bring your instrument if you have one, but don’t worry if you’re not a musician; no musical or GarageBand experience is necessary.
KS209-S17-1 $245 August 7–11 @ Newton North 1–4pm KS209-S17-2 $245 August 21–25 @ Newton North 9am–12pm
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Note: Come to class with your own email address.
KS216-S17-1 $245 June 26–30 @ Newton South 1–4pm KS216-S17-2 $245 July 17–21 @ Newton South 9am–12pm KS216-S17-3 $245 August 7–11 @ Newton North 9am–12pm KS216-S17-4 $245 August 14–18 @ Newton North 1–4pm KS216-S17-5 $245 August 21–25 @ Newton North 9am–12pm
ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOLERS If you love working with kids, join the NCE staff this summer. Email lisa_rucinski@newton. k12.ma.us to introduce yourself. Be sure to mention any special talents you may have and your availability this summer. (No parent inquiries please.)