Newton Community Education Summer 2018 Catalog by Newton Community Education

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Explore the Outdoors

See Art & Photography Classes Page 5

SUMMER 2018

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notes cover artist: Sam Meiselman

what’s new? Outdoor Options

There are a lot of fabulously talented art and photography students in the Newton Public Schools! An NCE perk is that we pass by student art displays on our way to our office each day. Occasionally there’s a painting or photograph that grabs one or more of us, as did this cover image by junior photography student Sam Meiselman. This photo was done for a class project in Sam’s freshman year simply called “Wes Anderson”. The assignment was to imitate filmmaker Wes Anderson’s style, which includes specific colors, subjects, and symmetries. The subject of Sam’s photo is Great Point Light in Nantucket.

Meet the Birds If you’re an early “bird,” you’ll love our 7am nature walk at the Cove. Or if an evening walk is more your thing, join us at Cold Spring Park. Our naturalist guide will introduce you to the various species who call these parks home, and you’ll learn how to identify birds in the field by sight and sound.

Summer Bird Walks, page 10

Here’s what Sam told us about his background and inspiration for this project: For me, art has always been about something that exists in the world and needs to be captured, rather than about creating something myself. That’s why photography has started to fascinate me. Nature, landscapes, and man-made creations have always been my preferred subjects rather than people, because there is something intriguing with the stillness of it all. I’ve always preferred to leave my photos unedited, but sometimes, editing enhances the viewing experience. This particular photo was edited to imitate Wes Anderson.

Meet the Trees

Sam inherited his love of photography from his father. He loves nature and science too, as well as history. Sam hopes to have a career in law or politics, but we very much hope he does not leave his camera behind!

Tree Tour by Bike, page 11

FIND YOUR LOVE OF PHOTOGRAPHY See our Art & Photography classes on page 5 for details.

summer plans? CALLING ALL KIDS Do what you love or try something new with NCE this summer. See page 26 where all the fun starts.

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Hop on your bike for a relaxed tour of the Garden City with our herbalist guide. Take some time to appreciate our trees, hear about their healing properties, and learn how they’ve been used by humans over time.

our mission Newton Community Education is dedicated to your lifelong learning. We offer programs for everyone eager to explore—from toddlers to seniors—from Newton and beyond. We are a self-sustaining arm of the Newton Public Schools. When the school day ends, our classes begin, offering access to school facilities for community learning. We aim to inspire or nurture your passion with quality programs provided at a reasonable cost.

Newton North High School Room 101 457 Walnut Street Newtonville, MA 02460 email: staff@newtoncommunityed.org Phone: 617-559-6999 Fax: 617-559-6998 Monday–Friday 8:30am–5pm Monday–Thursday 5–8pm when evening classes are in session at Newton North. Newton South High School Satellite Office, Room 9208 140 Brandeis Road, Newton Centre MA 02459 Phone: 617-559-6508 Monday–Thursday 5:30–8pm when evening classes are in session at Newton South. During the day by appointment only (617-559-6716).

summer 2018 featured student oskar zoffer

adult classes (3rd grade)

It all started when I was six or seven years old and my dad taught me to play chess. Before that, I knew similar strategy games like Connect4, which I learned from my school aide, Mr. Schwartz, who taught me how to think a few moves ahead. When I used the same strategy in chess, I even beat my dad a few times. Last summer, I went to the weeklong chess camp at Newton Community Ed. I really liked it, but wasn’t too serious about it at first. After the camp, I started to watch chess videos of real games on YouTube just for fun. Though I wasn’t watching to try to get better, I was accidentally improving. The commentators analyze the games and point out tactics, pins, forks, and skewers, and before I knew it, I had gotten a lot better and wasn’t a beginner any more. After two months of watching chess on YouTube and playing with my parents, my mom let me do another intensive chess week at NCE. My teacher Ross said I’d learned enough during the summer that I could join the advanced class after school at Mason Rice. I was really happy about that. In the fall, I started going to chess tournaments. I’ve done four so far. I’ve won bronze in the booster section of the Spiegel Cup State Championship Qualifier, and gold at the Boston Chess Foundation Scholastic tournament in the 8 and under section. I was happy to win trophies—it gives me hope that one day I can become a world champion. I can’t really explain why I love chess so much. Maybe it’s because of the trophies, or that I like playing a competitive game with other kids, or that though I am disabled, I can play chess on an equal level with my friends. I dream of becoming a better chess player in the future. I am already beating my mom and dad most of the time, and hopefully one day I can beat the current world chess champion, Magnus Carlsen. Find out how much you love chess Sign up for Chess Intensive this summer (see page 33).

Art & Photography.....................................5 Business & Career.....................................21 Computers & Technology..........................21 Crafts.......................................................17 Dance & Fitness........................................11 English Language Learners (ELL)..............23 Food & Drink..............................................8 GED/HiSet®..............................................23 Home & Garden........................................19 Languages.................................................6 Mind, Body, & Soul...................................12 Money & Real Estate................................20 Music & Theatre Arts................................14 Online Learning.......................................23 Recreation..................................................9 Travel.......................................................11 Writing & Literature.................................16

kids classes All Kids Classes.........................................26 NCE Sports...............................................39 NCE Summer School.................................41 College Prep & Driver’s Ed.........................43 Summer At a Glance ........................44 & 45

nuts & bolts General Info & Policies .............................46 Registration Form....................................47 Staff Picks..................................................4

Few things are worse than missing out on your chosen Freak-out! NCE class because you waited too long to sign up. Someone else might have just grabbed that last spot, or, even worse, your registration might have saved a just-cancelled class. Have no fearof-missing-out! Sign up today.

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staff picks Robin’s picks

Susan’s picks

Lisa’s picks

Fix It Yourself For Women

Vinaysa Yoga

Chess Intensive

Brad Gove (page 19)

Liz Orlando (page 12)

Ross Eldridge (page 33)

I first met Liz as a beloved teacher of our Young Broadway summer program for kids. What I didn’t know then is how passionate she is about yoga. Liz will inspire you to stretch your mind and body. This class is perfect for adults looking for a great start to their day, but it’s also a good fit for high schoolers in our sports camps who want to get warmed up and ready to play.

What I love about my job: the actual real stories of kids finding a passion through an NCE class. Oskar’s story (see page 3) moves me a lot. And he’s not the only student who has developed a love of Chess under Ross’ capable tutelage. We are ever so lucky to have this teacher in our program. I’m proud to offer his weeklong intensive classes each summer.

Burying Ground Walk

Fractured Fairy Tales

Historic Newton (page 10)

Deanna Mustachio (page 29)

Seriously, I’d never thought about the difference between a cemetery, graveyard, and a burying (or burial) ground (hint: it has to do with a church). The folks at Historic Newton have this distinction down, and they make history come alive. Spend a June afternoon learning about early Newton and gravestone art at the East Parish Burying Ground. I bet you’ve been past there a hundred times and never stepped inside.

In my time at NCE I have met few teachers as versatile as Deanna. By day she is Franklin’s music teacher, but she’s also an accomplished knitter and artist. She’s taught a variety of summer classes for us, but this new one promises to bring it all together. Art, performance, and, I’m sure, lots of laughs.

I love looking at framed art, but I hesitate when I have to hang it. (I always think I am going to mess up the wall.) Also, what’s that thingamajig called? I have no idea; I try to avoid fixing things. Don’t be like me. Brad can help alleviate your home maintenance fears.

Crystal Power

Elizabeth Colburn-Moraites (page 12) I find there’s something magical about crystals. I’m not sure whether it’s their texture, color, size, or weight that draws me to them, but I do wonder about their force. So, when Elizabeth contacted me to offer a crystals class, I must say I was definitely intrigued. Please join me in welcoming Elizabeth, and experience her expertise on the power of crystals.

Fabuleux French Macarons

Jeff Klein (page 9) Colorful, classic French macarons lined perfectly in a row... don’t they look like an edible rainbow? It seems it would be difficult to replicate these delicate baked desserts, but not with Jeff Klein as your instructor. His enthusiasm for whatever he’s doing is infectious. Take a class with him if you haven’t already—it’s a real treat (as are these colorful confections).

Want to know why we pick what we pick for our Staff Picks page each term? Here’s a little insight.

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Bird Walks

Michele Grzenda (page 10) There’s a flock of robins outside my window right now, looking mighty peeved at this April snow. Like them, I’m looking forward to warmer weather. I’d love to learn more about them, and to recognize other birds this summer. That’s why I’m excited about our two local bird walks led by Michele, who knows more about bird songs and birds than anyone I know. Ask her to imitate the owl that hoots “who’s awake, me too?”

Archaeology Adventure & City Builders

Courtney Norton (pages 33 & 36) Confession: I’m partial to this teacher. Her dad was my grown daughter’s beloved 3rd grade teacher at Williams School many years ago. It was great fun working out these two summer courses with Courtney. She’s excited to teach a mix of math and archaeology through original hands-on projects, and if she’s anything like her dad, you’ll be in great hands!

Art & Photography

Art & Photography Basic Drawing Gary Tucker, Instructor Drawing, the most approachable form of visual art, is an excellent precursor to painting, illustration, web design, animation, and more. It is also satisfying and challenging on its own. Through the practice of drawing we learn to see the world around us and then interpret it. Our instructor will provide demonstrations and exercises in basic design using line, contour, shape, texture, composition, shadow and light. Each week you’ll work from a different still life. In addition, there will be homework assignments and weekly critiques. New and returning students welcome. Bring a $7 materials fee payable to the instructor, and a 9x12 sketchbook, kneaded eraser, 2B, 4B, and 6B pencils, and a pencil sharpener.

A100-S18 $195 5 Tuesdays @ Newton North 6–9pm June 26–July 31 No class July 3

Intro to Classical Drawing Jack Neylan, Instructor Experience art school as it was in the 1800s and learn to draw like the modern masters. We’ll carefully study the human figure as they did, and we’ll focus on drawing proportionally and realistically rendering our subjects. Working with graphite and charcoal, we’ll begin by recreating master drawings and anatomical studies; then we’ll move to drawing from sculptures, and gradually working towards drawing a live model. If you missed out on art school 200 years ago, now’s your chance to make up for lost time. Bring a $5-$10 model fee payable to the instructor. Check our website for the materials list.

A240-S18 $169 5 Wednesdays @ Newton South 7–9:30pm June 27–August 1 No class July 4

Botanical Drawing

Abstract Painting

Paola Page, Instructor

See the world in a new light and then draw it. Botanical drawing is the art of careful observation inspired by the natural world around us. We’ll use flowers, leaves, seed pods, and other organic objects as our subject matter. You’ll work on strengthening your powers of observation, and develop drawing skills to render shape, texture, size, and proportion with greater confidence. By the end of class, you’ll have a small portfolio of drawings you can frame as fine art or use as a basis for a continued edition of prints. All levels, new and returning students welcome.

Find your inner abstract painter. Explore this style of art as you learn to paint with acrylics. Inspired by the styles of artists such as Kandinsky, Frankenthaler, Rothko, and Noland, you’ll experiment with shape, texture, and color using brushes and palette knives. We’ll interpret traditional subjects such as landscape, still life, and portrait, and also explore conceptual themes as well as your own independent ideas. New and returning students at all levels welcome.

Bring one or two leaves, a plant or flower (they can be small), to the first class along with a pad of 9x11 drawing paper, an eraser, (1)2H, (1)2B and (1)6B drawing pencils, a portable pencil sharpener, and a kneadable (gray) eraser.

A144-S18 $169 5 Thursdays @ Newton North 6:30–9pm June 28–July 26

Painting for Beginners Jack Neylan, Instructor Oil paint is a fluid medium; the paint is slow to dry and easy to blend, so you can make changes as your work evolves. In this class you’ll learn the basic color wheel and how to properly mix paints. Starting with still-life painting, moving to abstract, and working towards live-model painting, you’ll develop new skills and gain a solid understanding of this medium. We’ll use linseed oils and stand oils as you explore on canvas, linen, and wood, and you’ll learn the proper precautions when using turpentine mixes. All levels welcome. Acrylic painters are welcome too.

Check our website for the materials list.

A786-S18 $169 5 Wednesdays @ Newton South 6:30–9pm June 27–August 1 No class July 4

Advancing with Watercolors Gary Tucker, Instructor If you have some prior experience with watercolor and drawing and wish to further develop as a watercolorist, join us. You’ll learn design, composition, and watercolor technique through a series of weekly projects. The projects will be supported by tutorials, short videos, and other teaching materials. Class time will include demonstrations, a review of homework, and time for practice. Classes will foster personal expression in a creative and relaxed environment. New and returning students welcome. Check our website for the materials list.

A563-S18 $195 5 Wednesdays @ Newton South 6–9pm June 27–August 1 No class July 4

Bring a small cotton canvas, a paint brush and a selection of paints. Other materials will be discussed in class.

A290-S18 $169 5 Thursdays @ Newton North 7–9:30pm June 28–July 26

Materials List For most art classes you will need to purchase materials before the start of class. Check your course listing on our website for specifics.

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Art & Photography

Photography Take Better Pictures With Your Digital Camera Laurelle Farrell, Instructor If you’re just getting to know your digital camera and its features, take this opportunity to learn from an expert. Learn how and when to use your camera’s special settings such as program and manual modes, aperture, and shutter priority. We’ll also discuss basic composition and how to best use light for different situations, such as shooting plants, people, extreme close-ups, and landscapes. Bring your fully-charged camera and one or two of your prints to share with the class.

A671-S18 $75 2 Tuesdays @ Newton North 6:30–8:30pm June 26 & July 10 No class July 3

Landscape Photography Workshop Laurelle Farrell, Instructor The best way to capture the beauty of the outdoors is with your camera. Explore the basics of landscape photography in this hands-on workshop. We’ll discuss shooting techniques—the use of angles, light, shadow, and subject—and apply these skills in the field to produce photos that tell a story. There will be instructor presentations and homework assignments to guide your work outside of class, along with in-class critiques to review your photos. In our last class, we’ll have a slideshow of student work. All levels welcome. Any type of camera is suitable for this class. Bring your fully-charged camera.

A146-S18 $95 3 Tuesdays @ Newton North 6:30–8:30pm July 17–31

Digital Photography: Beyond Beginner

Intermediate-Advanced Digital Photography

Laurelle Farrell, Instructor

Learn to operate your camera in semi-automatic and manual modes and create sharp, high-quality images with the appropriate depth of field. You’ll discover how to choose the right combination of shutter speed, aperture, and ISO as we examine how to use light in challenging situations and create interesting photos. Other technical aspects will be addressed including exposure compensation, light metering, and autofocus. We’ll also discuss how to best compose images for maximum artistic effect. The emphasis will be on outdoor photography; there will be plenty of opportunity to present your photography for group critique and analysis. Prerequisite: our beginner digital photography class or comparable experience.

Start taking pictures like a true visual storyteller. Through exercises in light, color, and composition, you’ll learn various methods to improve your shooting techniques. We’ll review individual images, as well as bodies of work by contemporary photographers. We’ll also break into teams for group photo shoots, and critique and fine-tune our projects as we evaluate what makes a successful image. Expect homework so you can practice what you learn in class. Plan to finish this course with a compilation of photographs and a greater understanding of this art form. Basic knowledge of your camera including use of shutter speeds, aperture, and ISO is recommended.

Bring your fully-charged digital SLR camera with its manual.

A167-S18 $95 3 Thursdays @ Newton North 7:30–9:30pm July 12–26

A216-S18 $115 5 Thursdays @ Newton North 6–7:30pm June 28–July 26

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Languages American Sign Language for Beginners Sabrina Speranza, Instructor Speak with your hands! If you like learning languages, you’ll love American Sign Language. ASL is a common language among deaf people. It’s different from any other language you may have been exposed to: you use your hands, combined with facial expressions and body postures, to communicate. Join us for an introduction to its concepts, and learn the basics of conversational ASL. We’ll also discuss current issues in Deaf culture. If you’re fascinated by this language, or just want to learn to sign, this is the class for you.

L599-S18 $115 5 Wednesdays @ Newton South 6–7:30pm June 27–August 1 No class July 4

American Sign Language: Beyond Beginner Sabrina Speranza, Instructor Build on your basic knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL). Learn additional vocabulary, grammar, classifiers, and information about Deaf culture in a relaxed environment. We’ll work in small groups and as a whole class to improve language learning. Prerequisite: Our American Sign Language for Beginners class, or comparable experience.

L600-S18 $89 5 Wednesdays @ Newton South 7:30–8:30pm June 27–August 1 No class July 4

Bring your fully-charged camera.

ASL for Kids Share your new skills with your kids. See page 27 for Sabrina’s summer classes for grades 5-9.

Languages

Spanish: Beginner I

Spanish: Advanced Beginner

Soledad Phelan, Instructor

Book Information

¿Habla usted Español? If you don’t speak Spanish, here’s your chance to learn the United States’ second language. Emphasis will be on basic speech patterns and vocabulary. You’ll also learn simple grammar and idioms through question and answer drills, written exercises, and conversation.

Come study prepositions, a and de, contrasting uses of verbs, ser and estar (to be), cardinal numbers, adjectives and more. We’ll practice the language through readings and in-class exercises. By the end of the course, you’ll be more comfortable speaking, listening, writing, and reading Spanish. Prerequisite: our Beginner classes or comparable experience.

Get your textbooks early by ordering online, or by phoning New England Mobile Book Fair at 617-527-5817 or Newtonville Books at 617-244-6619.

The required textbook is the most recent edition of Practical Spanish Grammar by Prado.

L111-S18 $139 5 Tuesdays @ Newton North 7:30–9:30pm June 26–July 31 No class July 3 time y

Spanish: Beginner II Soledad Phelan, Instructor Continue to improve your vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and intonation as you learn about Spanish and Hispanic cultures through music, reading, and discussion. Prerequisite: our Spanish: Beginner class, or comparable experience. The required textbook is the most recent edition of Practical Spanish Grammar by Prado.

L112-S18 $139 5 Thursdays @ Newton North 10:30am–12:30pm June 28–July 26 Soledad is a fun, good teacher, and her knowledge of Spanish and the content is excellent. The homework assignments were very helpful.

The required textbook is the most recent edition of Practical Spanish Grammar by Prado.

L579-S18 $139 5 Thursdays @ Newton North 7:30–9:30pm June 28–July 26

Speed Spanish I, II, & III Dan Mikels, Instructor Our online courses are unlike any other Spanish classes you have ever taken. You’ll see words, hear them pronounced properly, and have plenty of opportunities to practice your pronunciation. Then, you’ll learn several clever recipes that you can use to glue the words together into sentences. You’ll see an immediate improvement in your Spanish fluency from the very first lesson. ¡Qué Bueno!

L132-S18-O $125 (Speed Spanish I) L133-S18-O $125 (Speed Spanish II) L135-S18-O $125 (Speed Spanish III) 6 week online class June 13–August 3

French: Beginner Phil Kaplan, Instructor Through conversation and written exercises, you’ll learn about French culture as well as pronunciation, vocabulary, basic grammar, and verb tenses. Emphasis will be on useful, everyday words and phrases, including greetings, time, weather, travel, and food. This class is for beginners or those who wish to review the fundamentals. The textbook is Ultimate French: BeginnerIntermediate, by Heminway.

L102-S18 $115 5 Wednesdays @ Newton South 6–7:30pm June 27–August 1 No class July 4

French: Beyond Beginner Phil Kaplan, Instructor Improve your French as you gain exposure to the language through conversation and in-class written exercises. We’ll expand your vocabulary and introduce new verb tenses. You’ll also learn about the culture as well as pronunciation and grammar. Emphasis will be on useful, everyday words and phrases, including greetings, time, weather, travel, food and more. English will be used only when necessary. Prerequisite: our French: Beginner class, or comparable experience.

DAYTIME!

Bring a Pocket Book of French Verbs to class.

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L230-S18 $115 5 Thursdays @ Newton North 6–7:30pm June 28–July 26

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French: Intermediate Phil Kaplan, Instructor If you have some basic knowledge of French—salutations, present tense verbs, and descriptive adjectives—continue to develop your skills. Through conversations and written exercises, you’ll learn more about French culture and pronunciation, vocabulary, basic grammar, and verb tenses. Emphasis will be placed on review and expansion of useful, everyday phrases. Prerequisite: our French: Beyond Beginner class, or comparable experience. Bring a Pocket Book of French Verbs to class.

L109-S18 $115 5 Thursdays @ Newton North 7:30–9pm June 28–July 26

French: Advanced Conversation Phil Kaplan, Instructor This course is for those interested in becoming more fluent. If you already have a decent knowledge of French and want to communicate your love of France and the language with others, come share your thoughts and observations with us as we discuss politics and the media. Conducted entirely in French, this class will include articles, impassioned discussions, and exercises to help build your vocabulary and strengthen your understanding of grammar. Conversations will center around class interests and we’ll tackle themes such as current events, politics, food, work, travel, family, and more. New and returning students welcome.

L129-S18 $115 5 Wednesdays @ Newton South 7:30–9pm June 27–August 1 No class July 4

Italian: Beginner Massimo Laurora, Instructor Whether you’re going to Italy or just want to understand some delightful phrases, come study this lively and expressive language. You’ll learn basic grammar concepts and idiomatic expressions while developing your

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vocabulary and writing skills. Participation is a must, so be ready to have some fun. The required books are Italian Made Simple by Cristina Mazzoni, and an Italian dictionary.

L103-S18 $139 5 Tuesdays @ Newton North 6–8pm June 26–July 31 No class July 3

Italian: Beyond Beginner Massimo Laurora, Instructor Continuamo a divertirci in Italiano! Let’s continue to have fun with Italian! Using a communicative and inductive approach, you’ll further develop your language skills through readings and conversations. Prerequisite: our Italian: Beginner class or comparable experience. The required books are Italian Made Simple, by Cristina Mazzoni, and an Italian dictionary.

L110-S18 $115 5 Tuesdays @ Newton North 8–9:30pm June 26–July 31 No class July 3 New

Conversational Japanese Ririko Hayashi, Instructor Learn Japanese for travel or just for fun. Contrary to what you might think, it’s easy to master the essentials of the language. In this online class taught by a native Japanese instructor, you’ll learn useful phrases and specific vocabulary words geared towards travel; you’ll also get tips on Japanese culture. We’ll practice with drills, interactive exercises, and dialogue. We’ll use audio aids and Japanese words written in the English alphabet to assist you—through this method you can learn the letter system, one of the biggest challenges for beginning Japanese language learners.

L250-S18-O $125 6 week online class June 13–August 3

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Soups & Salads For Summertime Robin Kalis, Instructor Dreaming of outdoor fun in warm weather? Join us to prepare a picnic to go! We’ll make delicious summer salads along with a cool seasonal soup. Get ready to whip up healthy foods that may include farmer’s market chopped salad, kale & brussel sprout salad, and a harvest grain salad. We’ll also be fixing several homemade dressings to top our greens, such as cilantro lime vinaigrette and Asian peanut dressing. Our instructor will also show you how to make homemade croutons and other accompaniments. Bring a $20 food fee payable to the instructor, a chef ’s knife, and small containers for leftovers.

F435-S18 $45 Wednesday July 18 @ Newton South 6–8pm

Party with Asian Apps Lei Reilley, Instructor From savory Chinese pot stickers to zesty Vietnamese spring rolls, east and southeast Asia provide much inspiration for healthy and flavorful snacks. We’ll make and sample five mouth-watering appetizers such as hearty Korean pancakes, fusion-style lettuce wraps, and noodle salads. Learn to plan and streamline your meal preparation and then delight your family and guests with these versatile and delicious Asian delights at your next gathering. Bring a $20 food fee payable to the instructor.

F479-S18 $45 Wednesday June 27 @ Newton South 6:30–9pm

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Harvest Supper Jeff Klein, Instructor Make great multi-course meals with the bounty of the late summer harvest. If you grow your own veggies, belong to a CSA, or have an overly friendly garden-growing neighbor, you’ve likely seen your share of squash and tomatoes and wondered what to do with them. In this hands-on class, we’ll make fresh bruschetta; garlic-Parmesan squash medallions; kale chips; and caprese salad with fresh tomato, basil, and mozzarella. So load up on those vegetables, and enjoy a fresh and fabulous seasonal meal. Bring a $20 food fee payable to the instructor, a chef ’s knife, and plenty of containers to take home leftovers.

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An Indian Summer Shruti Mehta, Instructor In India the summers are hot and humid; while we in United States eagerly await summer, people in India generally dread the onslaught of heat. But with this heat comes an abundance of mangoes, corn, mint, and leafy vegetables, along with an amazing array of cool summer recipes to satisfy your spice craving. Join us to experience these recipes with fresh summer ingredients. Possible dishes we’ll make include a breakfast favorite—corn poha (pressed rice with fresh corn and spices), spinach bhajia with a sweet and sour date chutney dipping sauce, and curried mixed greens and yogurt rice with mint from the South. The class will end with mango kulfi, a blend of mango pulp with ice cream, topped with fresh mango pieces, cardamom and nuts.

Bloomin’ Buttercream Cupcakes Sandra Frezza, Instructor You admire them in bakeries, now you too can make beautifully decorated cupcakes with colorful buttercream frosting. You’ll learn several techniques to add a variety of eye-catching designs on cupcakes you bring to class. Some of the many possible floral designs you’ll learn include hydrangea, rose, chrysanthemum, sunflower, and blossom. Icing will be supplied by the instructor. You will take home decorating tools, including tips and bags, plus your cupcake masterpieces. Bring a $20 materials fee payable to the instructor. Also bring 10-12 unfrosted cupcakes, as well as a box or cupcake carrier.

F267-S18 $39 Wednesday June 27 @ Newton South 6:30–8:30pm The instructor was great— very skilled, clear, and encouraging. Sandra was pleasant, relaxed, knowledgeable, and very helpful. New

Fabuleux French Macarons Jeff Klein, Instructor From Paris to Boston, macarons are delighting the dessert world. These colorful, delicate confections make the perfect accompaniment to afternoon tea or a sweet ending to any meal. Learn to make the meringue-based shells and fill them with a variety of sweet fillings including chocolate ganache, and vanilla buttercream. You will be sure to impress your friends with these fancy sandwich cookies.

Bring a $20 food fee payable to the instructor.

Bring a $20 food fee payable to the instructor. This class is mostly demonstration with some hands-on experience.

F560-S18 $55 Wednesday July 11 @ Newton South 6–9pm

F855-S18 $39 Wednesday August 1 @ Newton South 6:30–9pm

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Tree Tour by Bike Katherine Gekas, Instructor Get to know Newton’s oldest and biggest residents. On this casual around-town ride, we’ll get up close and personal with the trees, stopping to admire and appreciate those that have been used around the world for their healing properties. We’ll look at trees from the perspective of a modern herbalist, and discuss traditional and modern uses of the “fruits” of each tree. We’ll provide handouts with resources so you can continue your tree study on your own. We’ll meet in front of Newton North High School on Tiger Drive, and go from there. Bring your bike, helmet, and water bottle, and dress for the weather.

Z761-S18 $35 Sunday July 8 @ Newton North 4:30–6:30pm

Herb Your Enthusiasm Nature Walk Katherine Gekas, Instructor Did you know that some weeds and trees can help you stay healthy? Join us and learn to identify medicinal plants and trees commonly found in the woods around us and used by herbalists today. At this time of year, roots, barks and mushrooms are usually harvested, so we’ll focus on these and others. We will make stops on our walk as we observe plants. Expect to spot sassafras, nettle, birch, pine, wild cherry, and maybe some wild medicinal mushrooms along the way. Location will be emailed to registered students. Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather.

Z871-S18 $29 Sunday July 15 @ Newton 4:30–6pm

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Recreation

Plan The Ultimate Road Trip

Michele Grzenda, Instructor

Joe Cali, Instructor

Explore a local park with our knowledgeable guide and learn to identify birds by sight and sound. Summer is a great time to be outdoors—we’re sure to see and hear 15-20 bird species commonly found in our neighborhoods, wetlands, and forests. You’ll get an intro to field identification techniques such as general shape, color, and behavior, and learn to differentiate similar birds likely to be in and around Newton during the summer. We’ll stop to listen as well, since identifying bird song is sometimes easier than spotting the elusive creatures. Class takes place rain or shine and starts promptly; no late arrivals, please.

Want to tour the USA but not sure where, when, or how to start? Whether your interest is in National Parks or amusement parks, US history or popular culture, road food or gourmet food, you’ll learn to plan your ultimate road trip. This class will help you avoid costly mistakes, save you planning time, and give you tested insider tips that would take hundreds of hours and thousands of miles for you figure out on your own.

Bring a pair of binoculars, bug spray, and a field guide, if you have one. Dress for the weather. Directions emailed to registered students.

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R288-S18-1 $37; $52/Pair Wednesday July 11 @ Newton 6:30–8:30pm R288-S18-2 $37; $52/Pair Wednesday July 18 @ Newton 7–9am ime yt

Historic Burying Ground Walk Historic Newton staff, Tour Leaders The East Parish Burying Ground dates back to 1660 and serves as the resting place of Newton’s founding families. Explore this community resource and learn about Newton’s history with our expert guide and educator from Historic Newton. You’ll get up close to headstones and footstones for insight into various styles of gravestone art, hear stories about those memorialized here, and learn about the lives of those whose final resting places are unmarked. Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather; the walk takes place in light rain. Weather cancellations will be posted on Historic Newton’s website by 11am on tour day, or you can call 617-796-1450. Directions emailed to registered students.

R315-S18 $16 Sunday June 24 @ Newton 2–3pm

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A Vermont Country Sampler Endless Byways Travel staff, Tour Guides Nothing says New England more than a weekend drive through the Green Mountain State. Our first stop is the picturesque Quechee Gorge, also known as “Vermont’s Little Grand Canyon”. We’ll next visit the Sugarbush Cheese & Maple Farm for a private tour of the working farm, complete with samples of their own syrups and cheeses. Lunch is on your own in the village of Woodstock, one of the most beautiful town villages in America, ideal for strolling and shopping. We’ll travel back roads to the President Calvin Coolidge Historic Site, the home and burial site of our 30th President and learn about the most unique inauguration in our country’s history. Our day concludes at the timeless Vermont Country Store, keeper of childhood memories. Like all trips guided by Martha & Joe, your tour includes stories, samples, laughter, & discovery! Seating is limited. Registration is required at least 14 days (by June 8) before the trip date. Trip takes place rain or shine. Directions to departure spot and free parking in Newtonville emailed to registered students. The motorcoach has a restroom and wifi.

R314-S18 $129/includes admission fees and gratuities Saturday June 23 @ Newton North 7am–9pm

R300-S18 $49 Tuesday June 26 @ Newton North 6–9pm

Bike Repair & Maintenance

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Summer Bird Walks

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Farina’s Bicycle Center staff, Instructors Don’t get stranded with a flat tire, broken chain, or loose nut. Learn basic maintenance and roadside repairs in a fun, environment. Use in-store bikes to get hands-on practice in changing a flat, removing a wheel, adjusting brakes, tightening the chain, and more. You’ll get a coupon worth 10% off accessories purchased on the day of class.)

R100-P18-1 $39 Saturday June 16 @ Watertown 9:15–11:15am

Find Cheap International Flights Elgin Stallard, Instructor Fly to Europe for $99? It can be done! Unlock secrets to cheap international travel. Learn to avoid high baggage fees and common flight-booking pitfalls, and save serious money. Our instructor knows just how to use search engines and apps to travel the world inexpensively. If you’re planning a trip, take this class first, and then get booking!

R309-S18 $39 Thursday July 12 @ Newton North 7–9pm

Travel / Dance & Fitness

Dance & Fitness

International Travel We’ve got two great trips planned this summer and fall. Join us for one or both! Trip prices include hotels, a private bus, daily breakfast and some lunches and dinners, expert tour guides, and admission to museums and special tours. If you’d like to be placed on our mailing list to receive more information and updates on our trips, email travel@ newtoncommunityed.org.

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Scandinavia Tour: Norway & Denmark Samantha Mandel, Tour Leader This trip will include stops in Oslo, Copenhagen, and Bergen as well as opportunities to see the fjords, and experience Scandinavia’s fascinating culture, heritage, and cuisine.

X890-S18 (see our website for pricing) Friday August 3-Sunday August 12

Iceland Tour Samantha Mandel, Tour Leader Tour the gorgeous Icelandic Ring Road. During this eight day odyssey we’ll take in Iceland’s stunning natural beauty, enjoy delicious food, learn about the country’s heritage and culture, and view its unique geological features.

X900-S18 (see our website for pricing) Friday October 5-Friday October 12

Please check with your physician if you have any concerns before starting any program of physical activity. You’ll be asked to sign a liability waiver before you participate in our classes.

Belly Dancing Amanda “Hanan” Leone, Instructor Shake, strut, and shimmy to the captivating music of the Middle East. This beautiful dance form is great for improving your posture and flexibility, and perhaps stretching you as a dancer too. We’ll work on basic posture; Middle Eastern rhythms; arm and leg movements including hip circles, figure 8’s, shimmies, and undulations; and the art of dancing with a veil. All levels welcome; all ages and body types are encouraged to join the fun. Wear a fitted top and leggings or loose pants in which you can move comfortably. Bare feet or ballet slippers are best for this class.

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Hula Hoop Workout Christina McCourt, Instructor Shake your body! Hula hooping is a challenging exercise that gets you in great shape without you knowing you’re even trying. We’ll warm-up with yoga stretches, cardio challenges, and hoops. Then we’ll learn tricks to strengthen our hooping skills. At the end of the session we’ll have a choreographed set linking our tricks into a routine. Our instructor will provide hoops; additional hoops are available for purchase in class. No experience necessary. Wear exercise clothes and bring a water bottle.

D286-S18 $99 5 Tuesdays @ Newton North 6:30–7:25pm June 26–July 31; No class July 3

Tennis: Beginner John K. Reale, Instructor

Argentine Tango for Beginners

Learning to play tennis is a lot easier than you think. This class is designed especially for beginners who’ve never taken lessons before. You’ll learn tennis grips; proper form; and stroke techniques for forehand, backhand, volley, and serve. We’ll work on court positioning, rules, scoring, and “netiquette”.

Roger Wood, Instructor

Bring a racket and nine tennis balls (three cans).

Argentine Tango began in the early 1900s in Buenos Aires, and its popularity has since spread worldwide. Tango is best known for its outward display of romance and sensuality. What’s less known—and more appreciated by Tango dancers themselves—are the experiences of intimate connection in movement and in stillness: the feeling of “Two dancing as One.” You’ll learn the essentials of Salon Tango (social dance), involving posture, connected movement with a partner, and dance patterns. We’ll learn a little about tango music as well. All levels welcome.

D116-S18 $119 5 Tuesdays @ Newton North 7–8pm June 26–July 31; No class July 3

D203-S18 $75 4 Thursdays @ Newton North 7:30–8:30pm July 5–July 26

Leather soled shoes are recommended.

D211-S18 $104/Solo; $186/Couple 4 Wednesdays @ Newton South 7:30–9pm July 11–August 1

Tennis: Beyond Beginner John K. Reale, Instructor Hone your skills and work on your technique so you are ready to get on the courts. Improve your forehand, backhand, volley, and serve by practicing these strokes in game situations with your fellow tennis players. Get an introduction to singles and doubles strategies. Although advanced players are welcome, this class is geared towards advanced beginner/intermediate tennis players. Bring a racket and nine tennis balls (three cans).

D117-S18 $119 5 Tuesdays @ Newton North 8–9pm June 26–July 31; No class July 3

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Mind, Body, & Soul

Crystal Power

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Elizabeth Colburn-Moraites, Instructor

Stress Less—Learn to Meditate Richard Geller, Instructor

John Deming, Instructor Simple exercises done daily will improve your posture, core strength, and flexibility. You’ll learn a set of twelve sequential exercises designed to be done in ten to fifteen minutes. Don’t you have that short amount of time to spend on yourself? We’ll leave time to answer your individual questions and suggest exercise modifications and adaptations when necessary. Bring a mat as the first half of the exercises are performed on your back and wear comfortable clothes.

D282-S18 $58 3 Tuesdays @ Newton North 7:30–8:30pm July 10–24

Soccer for Moms Thundercat Sports staff, Instructors If you’ve been watching your kids play soccer and want in on the action or just love the game, join us. 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. Warning: It’s not as easy as it looks! Wear shin guards and bring a soccer ball and water bottle to every session; cleats are a good idea too. This class will be held on Gordon Field, which is behind the Newton Center Playground, right across the stream from the Mason Rice Field. In case of questionable or bad weather, call 617-499-4820 to find out if your class is running.

D269-S18 $95 5 Tuesdays @ Mason Rice Field 7–8pm June 19–July 17

617 559-6999

Reduce stress and improve your health through meditation. Learn different techniques and strategies for integrating meditation into your daily work and life. We’ll practice over 10 powerful meditation techniques including breath focus, bodyscan relaxation, standing and walking meditation, Tai-Chi and Chi-Kung beginning practice, sound and mantra meditation, visualization practice, and mindfulness meditation. At the end of this class, you’ll be able to practice meditation any time and anywhere stress occurs, and immediately feel the benefits.

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Bring a notebook and wear comfortable clothing.

P194-S18 $45 Tuesday July 10 @ Newton North 6:30–9pm

Intro to Reiki

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Ulrike Dettling Kalthofer, Instructor

P469-S18 $69 4 Wednesdays @ Newton South 7–8pm July 11–August 1 Da

Power 8: Strength & Flexibility Exercises

Enter the crystal kingdom and enhance your mind, body, and spirit. Crystals and stones are more than just rocks—they’re gifts from nature, and each one has numerous benefits. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to work with crystal energy. Working with our instructor’s healing stones and crystals, we’ll discuss the seven chakras, zodiac stones, how to shop for crystals and stones, and ways to use crystals for your own spiritual growth and healing.

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Morning Vinyasa Yoga Liz Orlando, Instructor Start your day with a Vinyasa full-body flow. In this foundation-building class, you’ll work every muscle linking breath to movement while learning modifications and that honor your body. Core strengthening exercises are incorporated into each class to build stability. You’ll gain sense of balance and focus and walk away from your mat feeling strong and grounded. All levels welcome! Bring a yoga mat, water, and wear comfortable clothing.

Classes @ Newton North 7:30–8:30am; No class July 3 Y253-S18-Tu $89 June 26–July 31 Y253-S18-Th $89 June 28–July 26 Y253-S18-TuTh $144 June 26–July 31

Reiki is a hands-on method for reducing stress, relieving pain, and facilitating healing by releasing energy blockages. We’ll review the history and theory of this fascinating healing method, and discuss its many applications in everyday life. Optional sample treatments may be available at the end of class. Directions emailed to enrolled students. Continuing Education credits available for nurses.

Y139-S18 $39 Saturday July 28 @ Arlington 10am–12pm

Reiki: Level 1 Certification

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Ulrike Dettling Kalthofer, Instructor Join us to become a Reiki professional, or learn Reiki for self-healing or to use with friends, family, or pets. You’ll learn traditional hand positions and receive the attunements believed to allow healing energy to flow through your hands. You’ll practice giving a complete Reiki treatment, and receive one yourself. We’ll cover licensing, code of ethics, hygiene protocol, and malpractice insurance. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a notebook. Continuing Education credits available for mental health professionals and nurses. Directions emailed to registered students.

Y140-S18 $157 Saturday July 28 @ Arlington 10am–6pm

Mind, Body, & Soul

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Tap Away Stress

Extreme Self-Care

Holli Bassin, Instructor

Karen Koebbeman, Instructor Make happiness and pleasure a priority in your life. Sound selfish? That’s what extreme self-care is all about. Discover where you’re deprived and give yourself permission to accept the highest standards for your health, relationships, and overall well-being. You’ll learn about self-love, discover the power of routine, and create your own “soul space” that gives you energy to be your best. Get tips on how to say no, let go of control, listen to your body, limit negative energy, and find your voice in difficult situations. You’ll leave class with a personalized road map that aligns with who you are and what you need most.

P709-S18 $39 Wednesday July 25 @ Newton South 7–9pm

Alexander Technique: Improve Posture & Relieve Pain Jill Geiger, Instructor Interested in improving your posture, moving with ease, and relieving stiffness, pain, and tension? Poor posture, stress, and neck/ back/shoulder pains are often caused by unrecognized habits of tension. By teaching you how to recognize and unlearn these common habits, the Alexander Technique provides the means to restore your innate good posture, balance and poise. For over 120 years, performers, athletes, and individuals of all ages have used this method to reduce tension and stress and experience lasting relief from chronic pain. You’ll be introduced to the technique—its history, principles, and application to everyday activities. Tuition includes one private lesson outside of class.

Y103-S18 $39 Wednesday July 11 @ Newton South 7–9pm

Experience emotional freedom using your own fingertips. Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) involves tapping your body’s energy points in order to alleviate stress. It’s a simple technique that has been around for over 5,000 years, and anyone can learn to do it. It’s been used for war veterans with PTSD, for stress and trauma relief with survivors of the genocide in Rwanda, and for the Newtown Stress and Trauma Relief Project. Learn this technique and you can apply it to yourself whenever and wherever you want for relief from your stress.

P146-S18 $45 Thursday June 28 @ Newton North 7–9:30pm

Overcoming Procrastination Tracy Marks, Instructor We all procrastinate on activities which require effort and invoke unpleasant feelings. Internal voices saying I don’t want to, I don’t know how, I’m not good enough, and I don’t have the time continually sabotage us and diminish our self-esteem. Join a counselor and self-help author who will guide you to a deeper understanding of your personal reasons for procrastinating. You’ll gain insight about your underlying issues, and learn about the process of reprogramming habitual behaviors. Deepening your emotional investment and intention in regard to change, you’ll start taking the initial steps to overcome your own patterns of procrastination.

Y242-S18 $109 3 Thursdays @ Newton North 1:15–3:30m July 5–15

How to be Happy, Finally! Jeanne Mayell, Instructor The Dalai Lama said, “Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.” In this meaningful and life-changing class, you will learn tried and true ways to become a happier person. These exercises will act progressively to brighten your everyday outlook, make you

feel more alive, and bring your life a sense of meaning—regardless of your life circumstances. With just a minimum of daily practice, these new skills will improve your relationships, your professional life, your health, and even your intelligence and well being. Come and give yourself a chance to finally be happy!

P130-S18 $49 Tuesday July 31 @ Newton North 5:30–8:30pm

Flirting & The Psychology of Instant Attraction Judith Swack, Instructor Whether you’re single or just coming out of a relationship, it is always fun to learn or refresh, those flirting skills. Learn the difference between flirting and seduction, what is sexy, and how to connect easily and follow up. You’ll also learn a simple technique for eliminating the fear of rejection that works in just minutes. Come join us for an exciting fun-filled evening.

P118-S18 $39 Thursday July 12 @ Newton North 7–9pm

Mind-Body Aromatherapy Cher Koor, Instructor Essential oils can encourage positive emotions and reduce negative ones. Learn to use them to improve your health and well-being. We’ll discuss how essential oils such as lavender, mandarin, and chamomile can help you relax and ease insomnia, and how oils like peppermint, rosemary, and pine needle can keep you alert and clear-headed. You will also learn about oils to support confidence, happiness, stress-reduction, inner peace, and more. In class, we will make an aromatherapy mister for you to enjoy and share at home. Bring a $9 materials fee payable to the instructor.

P322-S18 $39 Tuesday June 26 @ Newton North 6–8pm

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Jeanne Mayell, Instructor Stimulate your imagination and psychic power with Tarot, one of the most powerful and ancient psychic tools. Learn this skill and unearth an extraordinary knowing that you never thought possible. The Tarot is not just for reading other people, it can also give you profound insights about yourself and your own life’s direction. In this class you’ll learn the Tarot basics, give and receive readings with instructor guidance, and leave with an experience never to forget. Bring the Thoth Tarot Deck or $30 to purchase a large-sized deck from the instructor.

P174-S18 $49 Tuesday June 26 @ Newton North 5:30–8:30pm

How to See Visions Jeanne Mayell, Instructor Did you know that when you close your eyes and look inside your mind, your brain has the capacity to access information about yourself, others, and our world that you cannot get with everyday sight? This inner seeing, also known as your third eye or clairvoyance, opens a world of treasures that can enrich your life once you learn how to ask for and see those visions. Come discover how to access these visions to gain insight

and inspiration for your life. You’ll practice inner visioning exercises with classmates to learn how to read other people in order to get a deeper understanding of yourself and the world around you.

P182-S18 $49 Tuesday July 24 @ Newton North 5:30–8:30pm

First Aid for Grandparents

Tarot Cards & Psychic Readings

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Juanita Allen Kingsbury, Instructor If you’re a grandparent caring for kids, you need to know how to respond in case of a first-aid emergency. Much has changed since you may have used first aid with your own children. You’ll learn to handle injuries and manage illness for the first few minutes until help arrives. We’ll cover first aid basics; medical, injury, and environmental emergencies; and pediatric CPR. We’ll learn about allergies and epipens too. You’ll receive American Heart certificates upon successful completion this course. There are no discounts available for this class.

Y237-S18 $89 Tuesday July 10 & Thursday July 12 @ Newton North 10–11:30am

Music & Theatre Arts Play the Ukulele Arnold Rosen, Instructor Whether you’re a fan of Amanda Palmer, Don Ho, or Tiny Tim, you can entertain friends with a favorite tune as you learn to play this fun instrument. A cross between the guitar and banjo, this little instrument has been around since the late 1800’s. We’ll cover ukulele basics, including chord progressions, single-note playing, and right hand strumming techniques. We’ll also demonstrate and teach you numerous playing styles. No experience necessary. Bring your ukulele.

M470-S18 $79 5 Tuesdays @ Newton North 6–7pm June 26–July 31 No class July 3

Intro to Guitar Arnold Rosen, Instructor Gain a strong foundation in the basics of this versatile instrument by learning to play songs. Building from week to week, we’ll cover the fundamentals of holding, tuning, and strumming. You’ll develop finger strength, dexterity, and muscle memory while learning chords, melodies, and rhythms. Whether you’re just learning or returning after a break, this course will help you build the skills for playing on your own or with others. The music we play will be determined by students’ interests. Bring a guitar along with a folder, and a pen.

Power of a Loving Heart with Krishna Das, Sharon Salzberg, & Lama Surya Das A Weekend Intensive of Kirtan & Spiritual Teachings In this workshop, we’ll combine the complementary practices of Kirtan (devotional chanting) with loving-kindness meditation and the wisdom teachings of Dzogchen practice. We’ll come together to discover and celebrate the power of the heart, by cultivating our natural capacity for faith, compassion, and love. See page 25 for details.

Kirtan: Saturday June 9, 7pm Arlington St. Church, 351 Boylston St., Boston

617 559-6999

Workshop: Sunday June 10, 2–5:30pm Newton South, 140 Brandeis Rd., Newton

M106-S18 $85 5 Tuesdays @ Newton North 7:15–8:15pm June 26–July 31 No class July 3

Guitar: Beyond Beginner Arnold Rosen, Instructor If you have a strong foundation in guitar, develop your skills further while learning fingerstyle, the technique of playing the guitar by plucking the strings with your fingernails or fingertips. You’ll create your own fingerstyle compositions as we explore various musical styles including Delta Blues, Ragtime, Bossa

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Nova, and Jazz. Grab a guitar and bring it to class with a folder for handouts, and a pen or a pencil, and get ready to play music! Prerequisite: our beginner class or comparable experience.

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Guitar Jam Phil Kaplan, Instructor

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M339-S18 $85 5 Tuesdays @ Newton North 8:30–9:30pm June 26–July 31 No class July 3 New

Beginning Songwriting Terry Kitchen, Instructor Do you have a poem that needs music, a melody that needs words, or a notebook full of ideas? Join us to learn the elements of song (melody, lyrics, harmony, rhythm), and song structure (verse and chorus), as we examine classic songs from various genres and develop ideas for our own songs. You don’t have to play an instrument or read music; many fine songwriters don’t. We’ll learn exercises and habits to free our imaginations, and develop a toolbox to fix songs that aren’t working. We’ll also examine the technology now available to songwriters, and the role of songwriters in the music business.

M639-S18 $109 5 Thursdays @ Newton North 7–8:30pm June 28–July 26

Learn to Read Music Phil Kaplan, Instructor If you’re a music lover but have no musical training, join us to learn the essential tools for understanding and reading music. We’ll cover basic vocabulary, including clefs and note names, and you’ll see how these are used in written music. We’ll also introduce elements of music theory, and review key signatures, scales, and common chords. You’ll even try some ear-training exercises to aid your growing musical understanding. This class is great for those who want to sing in a choir, pick up an instrument, or simply better appreciate music.

M456-S18 $79 5 Tuesdays @ Newton North 7:15–8:15pm June 26–July 31 No class July 3

Hand Drumming The DrumConnection staff, Instructors Explore the rhythms of West Africa, Cuba, and Brazil on the drums. We’ll play indigenous rhythms on the conga, ashiko, and djembe drums; you’ll learn how hand drumming is used to express and communicate. New and returning students welcome. Bring a $5 materials fee for The DrumConnection Hand Drumming for Beginners Book, payable to the instructor. Also bring a hand drum of your choice to the first class. You can rent one from The DrumConnection (call first: 781-316-8068).

M109-S18 $119 5 Tuesdays @ Newton North 6:30–8pm June 26–July 31 No class July 3

Harmonica for Beginners Phil Kaplan, Instructor Learn to play your favorite tunes and riffs on this simple, take-anywhere instrument that requires no extras—other than what you have in your lungs! We’ll introduce basic skills including proper harmonica positioning in your mouth, and hand techniques to create nuance in your playing. We will also work on breath control and provide tips on music fundamentals such as chords and rhythm. There will be in-class exercises, plus homework if you’d like extra practice to improve your sound.

If you love your guitar but are hitting roadblocks and getting frustrated with your playing, just jam with us and have a good time. We’ll work on songs using the techniques covered in our Beginner and Beyond Beginner Guitar classes. The music we play will be determined by the class along with instructor guidance; we’ll work out parts and play riffs that emphasize individual and ensemble chops. Some instruction will be provided. All levels welcome, but prior experience is helpful. Bring your guitar.

M783-S18 $85 5 Tuesdays @ Newton North 8:30–9:30pm June 26–July 31 No class July 3

Improvisational Acting Judith Kalaora, Instructor Think on your feet and build your confidence in public speaking. Improvisational performance takes shape with little or no advance planning. Learn the fundamentals as you ease into a variety of theater games and exercises to develop your skills. You’ll use your instincts to create unique characters with strong objectives. We’ll also explore Playback, a form of improv, where group members tell stories from their lives and we enact them on the spot. Join us and be surprised by the scenes you develop as your fears on stage vanish. Come ready to laugh. You’ll look forward to this evening all week! New and returning students welcome.

M570-S18 $129 4 Thursdays @ Newton North 7–9pm July 5–26

Bring a diatonic (not chromatic) C harmonica, a.k.a. “blues harp,” plus a notebook and pencil. Recommended books: Instant Harmonica by McKelvy, or Play Harmonica Today by Hal Leonard.

M162-S18 $79 5 Tuesdays @ Newton North 6–7pm June 26–July 31 No class July 3 www.newtoncommunityed.org

Writing & Literature

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Wordcraft: Exercises in Creative Writing Tracy Marks, Instructor Become a wizard of wordcraft and write with greater precision, clarity and originality. Whether you write fiction, nonfiction, poetry or drama, the various creative writing exercises we will do in class can help you perfect your word choice and phrasing. Have fun with language, discover verbal talents you didn’t know you have, and receive constructive feedback on your optional weekly assignments.

W206-S18 $119 5 Thursdays @ Newton North 6:45–9pm June 28–July 26 New

Blogging and Podcasting for Beginners John Agress, Instructor Learn how to create, manage, and promote your own blog and audio and video podcast with free tools you have on your computer. You’ll begin by developing a plan for the content, setup, and maintenance of a blog, and then you’ll use free software like Blogger and WordPress to put your plan into action. You’ll learn to record a professional-sounding audio podcast, then edit the file, add music to it, and post it online for others to enjoy. You’ll use pre-recorded video to learn the video editing process, and then apply what you’ve learned to your own video file.

W204-S18-O $125 6 week online class June 13–August 3

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Publish Your Book... Guaranteed! David Ewen, Instructor What’s the point of being a writer if nobody ever gets to read what you’ve written? Get a publishing professional’s inside perspective on how to self-publish your manuscript and get it onto bookstore shelves, ebook form, and in audiobook. You’ll learn everything you need to know, from designing your book and getting it reviewed, to online marketing, and to arranging your own promotional signing tours.

W132-S18 $49 Wednesday July 18 @ Newton South 6–9pm New

Exploring Greek and Roman Mythology: Meaning in Myth Tracy Marks, Instructor Do you want to learn about Greek and Roman myths, and discover those which personally speak to you? We’ll begin with a discussion of the most significant gods, goddesses, heroes and heroines. We’ll then focus upon a dozen Greek myths interpreted by the Roman poet, Ovid in his poetic, readable classic, Metamorphoses. Class will include mini-lecture, discussion, reading together, and viewing excerpts from mythical movies and documentaries. The Greek and Roman gods are not walking among us, but their stories live on. Bring a copy of Ovid’s Metamorphoses, either the Allan Mandelbaum or Stanley Lombardo translation.

W205-S18 $126 5 Tuesdays @ Newton North 6:45–9pm June 26–July 31 No class July 4

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Writing a Memoir Judith Poole, Instructor What’s special about you? The focus of memoir is on eliciting meaning—a theme, emerging pattern, or noteworthy incident, from a section of your life. This is unlike autobiography, which spans your entire lifetime. We’ll identify important turning points, and use them to launch our stories. Then we’ll consider the audience we want to reach, and the impression we aim to leave with potential readers. You’ll read published memoirs of your choice, and we’ll discuss what qualities appealed to you (or did not!). The instructor will offer writing cues to keep your pen moving, and all will be encouraged (but not forced) to read their stories aloud in class.

W169-S18 $126 5 Tuesdays @ Newton North 6:30–8:30pm June 26–July 31 No class July 3

Crafts

Gelli Plate Printing

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Bonnie Lerner, Instructor

Make Perfect Scents

Unearth your inner potter and learn to create your own designs and future artifacts. Pottery is one of the world’s oldest and most widely used art forms, and clay is also one of the most enduring materials known to humankind; it’s one of the only materials on earth that doesn’t change with time. Our instructor will teach you the fundamentals of hand building and wheel throwing. You’ll practice forming cups, bowls, cylinders, and vases on the wheel, and learn techniques for creating pinch pots, slabs, coils, and sculptural pieces by hand. You’ll also glaze your pieces and learn about the firing process.

Learn to make beautiful one-of-a kind prints without a press. Working with acrylic paint, various household tools, and found objects, you’ll discover numerous ways to print with a Gelli plate. The printed papers can then be used in many ways; such as collage, journal pages, textured backgrounds, greeting cards, or as works of art themselves. Once you learn the process, you can easily do it on your own. In class we will cover different papers and fabric, tips and tricks for better results, ideas for making your own tools, and even provide a recipe to make your own permanent Gelli plate at home. Gelli plate printing is fun, spontaneous, and creative! No prior printmaking experience necessary.

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Bring a $30 materials fee payable to the instructor.

N180-S18 $189 5 Wednesdays @ Newton South 6–9pm June 27–August 1 No class July 4

N266-S18 $65 2 Tuesdays @ Newton North 7–9pm July 10 & 17

Pottery Lisa Walker, Instructor

Glass Fusing Workshop Michel L’Huillier, Instructor Turn glass into art as you master the basics of this beautiful craft. You’ll learn glass-fusing techniques and design with colored glass pieces, powders and frits, stringers, and beads. After a series of exercises, you’ll design and make a 4”x 4” dish and one 8”x 8” plate, or 8” diameter bowl or long channel plate, using the learned methods. The finished projects will be available for pickup at the NCE office within a week of class. Materials and tools will be provided. No experience necessary. Teenagers and young adults can register for the workshop if accompanied by a registered participating adult. Bring an $85 materials fee payable to the instructor. Bring safety glasses and wear closed-toe shoes.

N479-S18 $49 Wednesday June 27 @ Newton South 6:30–8:30pm

Silk Painting Workshop Nicole Donson, Instructor Discover a whole new outlet for your artistic imagination! Learn three popular silk painting approaches: the resist technique (similar to batik), the watercolor method, and the effect of salt and alcohol on silk (which creates beautiful starbursts and dynamic patterns). We’ll mix colors and fix dyes; discuss alternative silk painting products, and how to steam or heat-set your work. You’ll create small paintings on a square stretcher frame, and apply your new skills to create a scarf or pillow cover. Perfect for quilters, painters, and fashion designers alike—all levels welcome!

Cher Koor, Instructor Find your perfect signature scent by crafting it yourself. We’ll sample dozens of common and uncommon essential oils to discover which natural scents are for you, and learn about the emotional and mood-altering effects of each one. You’ll learn basic perfumery rules for mixing oils with sugar cane alcohol to make your fragrance. We’ll cover the healing benefits of dozens of essential oils, and you’ll learn to balance top, middle, and bottom scent notes to craft aromas that calm your body and mind. You’ll leave class with your own customized perfume or cologne. Bring a $15 materials fee payable to the instructor.

N276-S18 $45 Tuesday July 17 @ Newton North 6–8:30pm

Jewelry Making for Beginners Linda Linebaugh, Instructor Make jewelry in just three classes. First, we’ll craft beaded bracelets and discuss supplies and tools for more projects. In the second class we’ll focus on necklaces, and in the last class we will design earrings. You’ll learn key jewelry-component terms, where to buy tools and how to use them. We’ll also review which kinds of clasps and stringing materials to use and the mechanics of putting all the pieces together. A memory wire or elastic will be provided.

Bring a $30 material fee payable to the instructor; it covers silk, dyes, and applicator bottles. An additional list will be emailed to students. Wear old clothes or a smock.

Bring a $2 materials fee payable to the instructor, plus at least seven inches of beads (large or small, new or old), along with Round Nose and Chain Nose pliers, and wire cutters.

N523-S18 $119 4 Thursdays @ Newton North 6:30–9pm June 28–July 19

N834-S18 $105 3 Thursdays @ Newton North 6:30–9pm July 12–26

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Costume Jewelry Makeovers

New Twists On Old T-Shirts

Bonnie Lerner, Instructor

Hila Krikov, Instructor

If you have broken costume jewelry—necklaces and bracelets that are missing parts, or single earrings from a once-favorite pair— join us and turn those pieces into something new. This is not a jewelry repair class, but with extra jewelry findings provided by the instructor, you’ll learn to remake your old or broken baubles into a unique creation or design. Expect to leave class with original pieces you will love wearing once again!

Cut, wrap, knot, twist, and learn to design great new tops from your old ones. We’ll rescue your unwanted T-shirts and give them new life—wrapping, folding, and tying them, or transforming them by braiding the neckline, opening the back, and/or adding decorative cuts. You’ll also use stamping and simple embroidery to embellish your shirts. We’ll discuss fashion trends and their environmental impact, and you’ll finish the class with a new skill and a great new garment you’ll love to wear.

N329-S18 $39 Tuesday June 26 @ Newton North 7–9pm New

Machine Sewing Workshop Amanda Mujica, Instructor Dust off your sewing machine and find out what it—and you—can do. You’ll learn to properly thread your machine, wind your bobbin, use the presser foot, and differentiate stitch widths and lengths. You’ll also practice a simple alteration or two and learn how to read and cut a commercial pattern. We’ll sew some simple projects like an infinity scarf, lined tote bag, and/or zippered pouch, and you’ll be well on your way to tackle more complex projects on your own. This class is for beginning sewers or more experienced ones who need a refresher course. Bring a $10 materials fee payable to the instructor for supplies. Bring your machine and its instruction manual to class along with your sewing tools.

N220-S18 $145 4 Wednesdays @ Newton South 6:30–9:30pm June 27–August 1 No class July 4 & 25

Bring a $10 fee payable to the instructor; also bring two-three old T-shirts to each class, (including at least one in a larger size than yours), and a good pair of fabric scissors.

N646-S18 $59 2 Wednesdays @ Newton South 6:30–8:30pm July 18 & 25 New

Bath Bombs & Lotion Bars Jeff Klein, Instructor Bath bombs are all the rage, and for good reason. They soothe the skin and leave you smelling like fresh lavender or your choice of scent; plus, kids love them too. In this class, you’ll make your own bath bombs in different colors and with different fragrances, using easy-to-find ingredients. We’ll also tackle a fun way to moisturize using lotion bars. You’ll choose from a selection of natural essential oils and other add-ins, and you’ll leave class with some bath bombs to take home and/or give as gifts. Bring a $15 materials fee payable to the instructor.

N675-S18 $59 Thursday July 26 @ Newton North 6–9pm

Knitting Workshop

Bring a $10 materials fee payable to the instructor. We will be designing new costume jewelry, not fixing old jewelry.

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Don Scope, Instructor Is it knit one/purl two, or purl one/knit one? If you’ve been trying to figure it out but just don’t get how to knit, grab your needles and yarn and learn! Whether you’ve never knit before or have dozens of completed sweaters to your credit, it’s nice to have a regular time and place to work on your in-

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dividual project with others. With instructor guidance, you’ll discover new techniques to improve your current skills or solve common problems. You’ll get directions on everything from the basics to advanced knitting and finishing. New and returning students welcome. Bring a pattern, knitting needles, and yarn to class. Call 617-969-8070 with questions. Location: Putting on the Knitz, 1282 Washington St., West Newton.

N781-S18 $115 5 Wednesdays @ West Newton 10–11:30am June 27–August 1 No class July 4

Fiber Arts Felting Workshop Nicole Donson, Instructor Discover the art of Nuno felting, a fabric felting technique that bonds loose wool fibers to sheer silk chiffon or gauze fabric. Using wool roving and a silk chiffon, you will design a silk scarf embellished with colorful hand-made felt. After this workshop, you will have a unique nuno felted scarf and a packet of information so you can continue felting at home. Bring old towels and a $25 materials fee payable to the instructor.

N140-S18 $55 Tuesday July 10 @ Newton South 6–9pm

Cabinetmaking & Woodworking Garrett Tingle, Instructor Once you’ve learned the fundamentals of cabinetmaking and woodworking, you can build almost anything. Learn the proper use of both hand and power tools, safety precautions, and how to navigate in a woodworking environment. Beginning students will learn the basics by fabricating a modest project, such as a bookshelf, coffee table, cutting board, or Adirondack chair—the project will be decided on by the group with instructor guidance. Returning students will build on their acquired skills and work towards independence as they progress through the program. You supply the wood for your project. A materials list will be discussed in class.

N134-S18 $209 3 Tuesdays & 3 Thursdays @ Newton North 6–9pm June 26–July 19 No class July 3 & 5

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Fix It Yourself For Women Brad Gove, Instructor You can do it! Join us to understand how your house works, and then you can take on those many projects that await. We’ll review basics like the systems in your house and the tools needed to keep them in good working order. We’ll also discuss the essentials for small maintenance and repair projects like patching walls, fixing faucets, and painting; and help you determine which jobs you can do yourself and when you’ll need professional help. You’ll build a strong foundation for basic house maintenance, save time and money, and, last but not least, reap the rewards of creative problem solving and self sufficiency.

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Flower Gardening Jeff Klein, Instructor Who doesn’t love to come home to a beautiful flower garden! Flower gardens bring joy to all who behold them, and they can be easy and inexpensive to start and maintain. Join us at our instructor’s yard to see different flowering plants and how they’re laid out. Learn how annuals, perennials, bulbs, and grasses work together to make a lovely landscape. We’ll cover ever-popular flowers like marigolds and zinnias, along with low-maintenance favorites like lilies and daisies. You’ll also get tips on the basics of gardening and how to incorporate new techniques into your home garden. Come dig in the dirt with us and enjoy this flower friendly, hands-on class. Dress for the weather. Bring questions and pictures of your own garden if you would like. Location will be emailed to students.

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Achieve an inner peace with this elegant style of arranging flowers. Senno Ikenobo, Buddhist Monk and Ikenobo founder, taught, “Not only beautiful flowers, but also buds and withered flowers have life, and each has its own beauty.” Come design arrangements in both the very traditional and more modern styles of Ikebana, making original floral designs that embody your vision of the plant’s beauty while holding the mark of your spirit. Our instructor will contact students before class to discuss appropriate containers. New and returning students welcome. A $30 fee for flowers is payable to the instructor. Bring a suitable container to class along with a 2.5-3 inch kenzan (pinholder), pebbles, scissors, a bucket, and a paper bag.

G236-S18 $89 3 Tuesdays @ Newton North 6:30–8:30pm July 10–24

Container Gardening: Ornamental & Edible Brian Karlsson-Barnes, Instructor Learn to grow flowering or edible plants for decorative effect, or try a container garden combining the two. Container gardens brighten any room, patio, or yard. Get tips on containers and how to bring out color texture, and scale in your floral designs. You’ll learn about potting soil, drainage, and how to combine complementary plants. Our instructor will supply demonstration samples. Come with questions, and be open to exploring uncharted container garden territory. Class will meet at 233 Chestnut Street in Jamaica Plain. Park on the street and dress for the weather.

G113-S18 $39 Tuesday July 17 @ Jamaica Plain 6:30–8:30pm

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Jeff Klein, Instructor Forego farmer’s markets, pick-your-own days, and even friends’ harvests; it’s time to grow your own vegetables. Growing vegetables is fun, easy, and greatly rewarding. Join us at our instructor’s yard to see raised beds in action. We’ll cover in-ground and raised gardens, various garden styles and layouts, what grows best in different amounts of light, and proper garden maintenance. Just think... squash, carrots, zucchini, peppers, tomatoes, and more, all products of your new garden. Let’s get planting. Dress for the weather and for gardening. Location will be emailed to students.

G124-S18 $45 Tuesday July 24 @ Brighton 10:30am–12:30pm

Tips for Pruning & Watering David Gordon, Instructor Showcase your shrubs, trees, and perennials with proper pruning and seasonally adjusted watering. Learn the right time to prune, what branches to cut, and when to use hand pruners versus electric trimmers. We’ll discuss tool safety and how to thin perennials (hostas and lilies), and explore various watering techniques (using rain barrels, programming your sprinklers, and choosing proper watering heads). You’ll also learn about water-friendly mulch, rainwater catch basins, and how to avoid moisture-related plant diseases. Join us and get your yard in tip-top shape to look great year-round.

G910-S18 $39 Tuesday July 24 @ Newton North 7–9pm

G876-S18 $45 Tuesday July 31 @ Brighton 10:30am–12:30pm

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Money & Real Estate

Money & Real Estate Neither NCE nor Newton Public Schools can give specific advice concerning personal investments. Please do not make any financial decisions based on recommendations from our independent instructors without first checking with your own advisors about the suitability of such actions.

The Garden Coach Brian Karlsson-Barnes, Instructor Create the perfect garden for your home. Our instructor—a professional landscape designer and master gardener—will discuss soil, moisture, sun exposure, shade, and drainage. He’ll use tailored approaches for each student to help you design a garden that meets your needs and style. Plus, he’ll sketch individual outdoor plans for your site. You’ll leave class with a greater understanding of your outdoor space and learn how to better make your garden grow. Bring dimensions and pictures of your outside space.

G173-S18 $115 3 Wednesdays @ Newton North 6:30–9pm July 11–July 25

Walking Tour of Olmsted’s Arboretum Brian Karlsson-Barnes, Instructor Join us for a docent-led garden tour at Arnold Arboretum. As we walk over a mile, up and down hills, we’ll consider the design of America’s first landscape architect, Frederick Law Olmsted, discussing his design intent, along with some mid19th century history. We will meet at the Arboretum’s main entrance gate, Hunnewell Building Visitor Center, located at 125 Arborway, Jamaica Plain. Park on the street, wear comfy shoes, and dress for the weather. Many restaurants are nearby if you want to grab a bite after class. If the weather looks questionable, please call 617-957-6611.

G117-S18 $39 Thursday July 19 @ Jamaica Plain 6:30–8:30pm

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Aging Parents & Their Adult Children: Strategies & Solutions for Decision-Making Lisa Cukier, Instructor If you or someone you love is concerned about aging and incapacity or currently experiencing a decline and you are up at night thinking about it, then this course is for you. We’ll cover planning for disability, as well as what to do when it is too late to plan. Strategies and solutions will include Guardianship and Conservatorship, Durable Powers of Attorney, Health Care Proxies and Trusts. Issues for discussion will include “who trumps whom” as between different fiduciaries, financial planning & management what happens in the event of a dispute between the adult children of an aging parent, and avoiding or stopping financial exploitation of elders by paid caregivers and family members.

S338-S18 $24/Solo; $36/Pair Wednesday July 11 @ Newton South 6–7:30pm

A First-Timer’s Guide to Home or Condo Buying Marie Presti, Instructor In today’s real estate market, it’s more important than ever to be knowledgeable before purchasing a home or condo. Get an overview of the entire process, from finding the perfect neighborhood and selecting a real estate broker, to obtaining favorable financing and hiring an attorney to protect your investment. We’ll teach you how the rights and responsibilities of condo owners differ from those of home owners, and we’ll review the primary legal documents related to each. Our unbiased, comprehensive approach can help you avoid disastrous situations_—from the loss of your hard-earned deposit, to buying a property with latent defects such as termites, lead paint, or water damage.

S100-S18 $46/Solo; $64/Pair Thursday July 19 @ Newton North 6–9pm It’s a great overview and helps to lay a groundwork of understanding of this very involved process.

Buying & Managing Rental Properties Marie Presti, Instructor If you’re interested in investing but wary of the stock market, learn how to invest in rental real estate properties instead. We’ll teach you what to look for, how to analyze and compare properties, and whether you need to consider hiring a property manager. We’ll give you an overview of a landlord’s rights and responsibilities, and discuss the differences between renting out part of your owner-occupied property and renting out property you don’t live in.

S252-S18 $46/Solo; $64/Pair Thursday June 28 @ Newton North 6–9pm

Business & Career / Computers & Technology

Business & Career Voice-Overs... Now is Your Time! Such A Voice staff, Instructors In what could be the one of most enlightening two hours you’ve ever spent, we’ll show you how you could actually begin using your speaking voice for commercials, films, videos and more. You’ll learn about a unique, outside-of-the-box way to cash in on one of the most lucrative full or parttime careers out there. This is a business you can handle on your own terms, on your own turf, in your own time, and with practically no overhead. And now is the best time to make this happen as new companies are looking for new voices like never before!

B291-S18 $44 Thursday July 12 @ Newton North 6:30–8:30pm New

GRE Prep Jessie Stellini & Laura Davis, Instructors Get ready to take the Gradual Record Exam (GRE) by going over the subject material, and get pointers on time management, anxiety relief, scoring, and general standardized test taking. Part 1 (Verbal and Analytical) takes you through the verbal reasoning and analytical writing sections, including reading comprehension, text completion, sentence equivalence questions, and both essay tasks. Part 2 (Quantitative) features a math review and techniques for tackling the quantitative comparison, data interpretation, and standard math questions that make up the quantitative reasoning sections, as well as how to tackle the GRE’s unique new question formats.

B323-S18-O $125 (Verbal & Analytical/Davis) B324-S18-O $125 ((Quantitative/Stellini) 6 week online class June 13–August 3

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Craft Your Own Etsy Success Jason Rich, Instructors Whether you’re a master crafter, a carpenter, a jewelry designer, or have become passionate about making the best home décor in town, now is the time to go from hobby to full-time business owner. Join the author of Start Your Own Etsy® Business and get an intro to setting up, branding, marketing, and managing your store. With millions of shoppers ready to discover your unique offerings it only makes sense to join the largest, most successful online community of creative entrepreneurs on Etsy.

B322-S18 $49 Tuesday July 31 @ Newton North 6:30–8:30pm The instructor was very professional and clearly knows the topic very well.

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All About Alexa (Echo & Dot) James Bylecki, Instructor Amazon’s Echo system is vast with more than 20 million devices sold and over 25,000 associated “skills”. This course gets you started in using the smart speakers, covering in detail the basic setup of Alexa, Echo, and Dot. We’ll configure and access the essential “skills” that your virtual assistant uses to make your day easier and more organized. You’ll learn to set up accounts for multiple users, interpret Alexa’s light and sound responses, manage your calendar, search the web, and listen to music. We’ll also just have fun with your devices: hearing jokes, doing word games and puzzles, and even asking for advice!

C336-S18 $49 Tuesday July 31 @ Newton North 6–8pm

Getting the Most From Your iPhone Howard Loewinger, Instructor Did you know your iPhone can do virtually all the things your computer can do? Plus, of course, make calls. We’ll start with the basics: the different ways to touch the screen, calling options, and managing contacts. Then, we’ll talk about apps: getting new ones, seeing open apps, and deleting ones you no longer use. You’ll learn about settings, syncing with iCloud, giving voice commands, and you’ll get tips for using that pesky screen keyboard. If time allows, we’ll go over frequently used apps such as Messaging, Email, and the Camera. While we’ll focus on iPhones running the current version of iOS, most of what we discuss will apply to older iPhones as well. Bring your questions and iPhone to class!

C298-S18 $85 Tuesday July 24 & Thursday July 26 @ Newton North 7–9pm

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Intro to Photos on an iPhone Howard Loewinger, Instructor Learn the basics of using the iPhone camera and what to do with photos once you take them. We’ll see where photos are stored and the different options for storage. We’ll discuss the advantages of online photo storage and look at some popular alternatives: Apple’s iCloud Photo Library, Instagram, and Flickr. We’ll also look at options for sharing photos on these sites. You’ll discover how to save photos from texts and emails into your photo library, and how to send pictures already in your library in an email or text message. You’ll see a demo uploading photos to both Macintosh and Windows computers and briefly look at the tools on those platforms for managing photos. Bring your iPhone and cable.

C328-S18 $85 Tuesday July 10 & Thursday July 12 @ Newton North 7–9pm

Microsoft Excel: Beginner Michael Toon, Instructor If you have little or no knowledge of Microsoft Excel, join us and learn to create and edit professional-looking spreadsheets for a variety of purposes and situations. You’ll enter and edit data; format cells, rows, columns, and worksheets; and insert, position, and resize graphics. This class covers collaborating on and managing workbooks, creating and modifying hyperlinks, and printing. You’ll work with Microsoft Excel 2010 on PCs running Windows 7; there’s no need to bring your own computer. This is not a Macintosh computer class.

C303-S18 $185 5 Tuesdays @ Newton North 6–8pm June 26–July 31 No class July 3

MS Excel: Macros, VLOOKUP, & Pivot Tables

Tech Tutoring

Michael Toon, Instructor

Get one-on-one tutoring sessions to help you with whatever computer or software applications are trying your patience. Our instructors will meet with you in one of our computer labs to answer your questions about MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, and Powerpoint); communications (email, Facebook, Skype, and Twitter); how to simply organize your desktop; and more. Bring your laptop or use the computers in our lab. Sessions must be scheduled in advance with the instructor.

Expand your basic Excel skills to efficiently organize, summarize, and interpret your data. First, we’ll explore macros, which record and save your steps so you can “play back” or repeat your commands later. Then, you’ll then learn about VLOOKUP (vertical lookup) to find a value in a list or table, similar to looking up a person’s name in a telephone book. Finally, you’ll discover how pivot tables automatically sort, count, total, or give the average of the data stored in one table or spreadsheet onto a second table or spreadsheet. This is an hands-on class taught on Windows-7 based computers running MS Office 2010; this is not a Macintosh class. Prerequisite: An intro MS Excel class or comparable experience.

C276-S18 $119 3 Thursdays @ Newton North 6–8pm July 12–26 Michael was a good and organized instructor. His classes and materials were well planned.

Selling on eBay & Amazon Tracy Marks, Instructor Learn to buy and sell effectively on eBay, the world’s largest online auction. Our instructor, a former eBay Powerseller, will teach you about searching for and buying items, researching sold items and item prices, and bidding. The focus will be selling—how to create and submit listings and photos, determine auction timing, handle payments, deal with non-responsive buyers, maintain secure transactions, give feedback, and build your reputation as a reliable seller. Class will consist of lecture, demonstration, and discussion. Selling through Amazon Marketplace will also be covered. Basic computer experience and Internet skills required.

C122-S18 $134 3 Wednesdays @ Newton North 6:30–9pm July 11–July 25

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Howard Loewinger, Instructor

The price below is for a single two-hour session held at Newton North. Sessions are very flexible; additional sessions and days are available. House visits are usually possible, but may require an extra fee of $25, depending on distance.

C316-S18 $150/two-hour session Mondays—Thursdays, by appointment only

Intro to InDesign CC Donna Baker, Instructor Have you ever seen a terrific-looking brochure or newsletter and wondered how it was made? Chances are the designer used Adobe InDesign CC, the industry-standard desktop publishing software now available through the Creative Cloud. The course is applicable to any version of InDesign CS4 or newer. In each lesson, we’ll cover an important aspect of InDesign CC as you prepare a range of print and online products for a fictional company, Natalie’s Nautical Emporium. You’ll get dozens of files to work with, including a partially completed InDesign document used to start each lesson. Then you’ll use the downloaded graphics, images, fonts, and other content to complete the project.

C334-S18-O $125 6 week online class June 13–August 3

English Language Learners / GED / Online Learning

English Language Learners (ELL) Not sure what level language class to take? Call us at 617-559-6999 or email staff@newtoncommunityed.org.

ELL: Beginner Elena Ceban, Instructor If you have some basic knowledge of English, but need to improve your speaking skills, join us. We’ll review beginning grammar to help enhance your communication skills, and learn common expressions used for everyday situations, such as greetings and introductions, phrases for use in shops. We’ll practice basic English for traveling and dining, and some idioms that are important in conversational English. We’ll also focus on listening, reading, speaking, and writing, and learn to communicate basic ideas through conversation, working in pairs, and group activities. Required textbook is the most recent edition of Side by Side, Student Book 1, by Molinsky and Bliss. Bring text to class.

E111-S18 $149 5 Tuesdays & 5 Thursdays @ Newton North 6–7:15pm June 26–July 31 No class July 3

ELL: Advanced Beginner Elena Ceban, Instructor This class is for students who have completed the beginner’s course or have comparable experience, and want more practice speaking. We’ll work on selected exercises in grammar and pronunciation, and focus on increasing your comfort level speaking in small groups. Emphasis will be on vocabulary, grammar, conversation, and reading and writing, as well as on idioms and common expressions. Topics will be drawn from current issues and our different cultures. Required textbook is the most recent edition of Side by Side, Student Book 1, by Molinsky and Bliss. Bring text to class.

E102-S18 $139 5 Tuesdays & 5 Thursdays @ Newton North 7:15–8:15pm June 26–July 31; No class July 3

ELL: Intermediate - Advanced Grammar & Conversation Elena Ceban, Instructor This class is for students with a basic command of English grammar and speaking who want to improve conversational skills. We will do selected exercises in grammar and pronunciation, focusing on increasing your ease and fluency in small groups and with the whole class. Emphasis will be on new vocabulary words, including idioms and common American expressions. Topics will be drawn from current events, individual preferences, and our different cultures. No textbook required.

E101-S18 $149 5 Tuesdays & 5 Thursdays @ Newton North 8:15–9:30pm June 26–July 31 No class July 3 New

ELL: Improve Your Writing Quinn Etchie, Instructor Express yourself through creative writing. If you have an intermediate grasp of English and would like to give a new voice to your writing, join us. You’ll enhance your speaking and vocabulary skills as you practice reading and writing different styles of poetry. You’ll also share some of your own work in class to increase your fluency and conversational skills. See your confidence in public speaking grow as your pronunciation skills get stronger. No prior creative writing experience necessary.

E117-S18 $99 5 Wednesdays @ Newton South 6–7:30pm June 27–August 1 No class July 4

ELL Book Information Get your textbooks early by ordering online, or by phoning New England Mobile Book Fair at 617-527-5817 or Newtonville Books at 617-244-6619.

GED/HiSet® HiSET® Test Preparation Joe Green, Instructor The ETS High School Equivalency Test (HiSET®), the first alternative to the GED® test since 1942, includes elements that are critical to providing educational opportunities for those who need a second chance to succeed. For more information about the testing and available test centers, see hiset. ets.org or phone 1-855-694-4738. NCE offers a class to prepare you for taking the five sections of the HiSET® test: Writing, Reading, Social Studies, Science, and Math. Instruction will be individualized when possible. Handouts will be provided for the class. We highly recommend you purchase The Official Guide to the HiSET Exam, 2nd Edition (published by Educational Testing Service) and bring it to the first class.

Q106-S18 $229 5 Tuesdays & 5 Thursdays @ Newton North 6–9pm June 26–July 31 No class July 3

Online Learning There’s learning beyond the NCE catalog! Sign up for an online class and take classes from the comfort of your home—or anywhere else you choose. We’ve partnered with online education organizations ed2go and UGotClass to offer online courses as well as career-training and certificate programs. All you need to participate is an email account and Internet access. Check the Online Learning category on our website for details.

ed2go Online Courses We offer courses in categories such as Business Administration, Healthcare & Medical, Law & Legal, Technology, Writing & Publishing, and more. Register for your course on the ed2go website; lessons are posted twice a week over six weeks, for a total of 12 lessons.

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Camp Invention • Explore self-driving cars and invent your own futuristic vehicle • Design a gadget-filled dream house with smart furniture and alternative energy • Construct and personalize a robotic dog then become a pet vet... • and lots more!

SIGN UP NOW! Camp Invention comes to Newton South the weeks of July 9 and July 16. The activities are different each week—join us for one or both weeks. See details on page 33, or visit our website for lots more information.

Investors in Creativity and Invention AbbVie Foundation Army Educational Outreach Program Ford Motor Company

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POWER of a LOVING HEART A Weekend Intensive of Kirtan & Spiritual Teachings with Krishna Das, Sharon Salzberg and Special Guest Lama Surya Das Come together to discover and celebrate the power of the heart. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll combine the complementary practices of Kirtan (devotional chanting), loving-kindness meditation, and the wisdom teachings of Dzogchen practice. Join us as we cultivate our natural capacity for faith, compassion, and love.

TRUST IN THE HEART KIRTAN with Krishna Das Saturday, June 9, 7pm Arlington Street Church, 351 Boylston St., Boston $45 in advance/$50 cash or check at the door For more info or to purchase tickets: krishnadas.com Tickets are selling briskly; this event may sell out. Get your tickets now.

SPIRITUAL TEACHINGS WORKSHOP Sunday, June 10, 2 to 5:30pm Newton South HS, 140 Brandeis Rd., Newton $75 in advance/$85 cash or check at the door X400-P18

Krishna Das will share his own experiences about the spiritual path and his time with his Guru, Neem Karoli Baba. krishnadas.com

Sharon Salzberg will discuss her experiences with meditation practice and how it can allow us to transform our world view from one of isolation and confusion to one of connection, clarity, and compassion. sharonsalzberg.com

Surya Das will offer insights into the awakening practices and wisdom traditions he has encountered along his spiritual journey. surya.org

Show your stuff at Celebrate Newton, NCEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own juried craft fair on Sunday, December 2. Learn all about it at celebratenewton.com.

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Kids

Kids Summer HOW TO navigate the Kids Summer Section: • 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 the Summer at a Glance chart on pages 44 & 45. It shows you the different classes offered each week, listed by location and age group. • Make a full day. 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. • Don’t miss our Important Info & Policies on pages 46 & 47. • Call us! We can help you plan a summer that’s just right for you.

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Home Alone Safety Juanita Allen Kingsley, Instructor Take the first steps towards independence. Learn about Internet safety, phone and door-answering techniques, accident and fire protection, and first aid. We’ll watch an instructional video, discuss how to manage your time when you’re home alone for short periods, and explore scenarios through role-playing. Grades 3-5.

KE230-S18 $50 Wednesday August 1 @ Newton North 4–6pm

Babysitting & Safety Training Juanita Allen Kingsley, Instructor Get all the information you need to care for infants and older children: how to react responsibly to medical emergencies and injuries, perform first aid for common childhood injuries and illnesses, and set up and run your own successful babysitting business. You will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the course, as well as our BLAST (Babysitter Lessons and Safety Training) manual for your future reference. Grades 5-10.

KSM1-S18-1 $80 Thursday June 28 @ Newton South 9am–12pm KSM1-S18-2 $80 Wednesday August 29 @ Newton South 9am–12pm

Pediatric First Aid & CPR Juanita Allen Kingsley, Instructor If you’re caring for kids, you need to know how to respond in case of a first-aid emergency. In this class, you’ll learn to handle injuries and manage illness for the first few minutes until help arrives. We’ll cover first aid basics; medical, injury, and environmental emergencies; and pediatric CPR. This American Heart Association course meets the requirements for camp counselors, child care providers, babysitters, and more. You will receive a CPR certification after completion of the class. Grades 5-10.

KSM2-S18-1 $80 Thursday June 28 @ Newton South 1–4pm KSM2-S18-2 $80 Wednesday August 29 @ Newton South 1–4pm

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Arts 3-D Sculpture Susan Paquette, Instructor Think beyond paper and pencil—it’s time to go 3-D! Use a wide variety of materials to make three-dimensional fine art projects. Create giant ice cream cones out of paper maché, construct modern sculptures of wire and wood, and design wearable cowboy or 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-S18-1 $265 July 9–13 @ Newton North 9am–12pm KS089-S18-2 $265 July 23–27 @ Newton South 9am–12pm

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 perform scenes from plays and books, enjoy diverse acting exercises and improvisational games, 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-S18-1 $265 July 9–13 @ Newton North 1–4pm KS103-S18-2 $265 July 16–20 @ Newton North 9am–12pm KS103-S18-3 $265 July 30–August 3 @ Newton South 1–4pm KS103-S18-4 $265 August 6–10 @ Newton South 9am–12pm KS103-S18-5 $265 August 13–17 @ Newton North 9am–12pm

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Animal Art Bring a snack for all half-day programs, and lunch for full-day programs.

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Advanced Theatre Workshop Bridget Frey, Instructor Ready for some serious acting? Join us to study monologues, partner up and delve into scene work, and learn about all the talented people working on and off the stage to make theatre seem like magic. We’ll have mini-masterclasses throughout the week, taught by professional theatre artists in a variety of fields—acting, directing, playwriting, stage management, and stage combat. Grades 3-6. Acting experience from our Actors Studio class or the equivalent is preferred.

KS256-S18-1 $265 July 9–13 @ Newton North 9am–12pm KS256-S18-2 $265 July 23–27 @ Newton South 9am–12pm

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American Sign Language Sabrina Speranza, Instructor Speak with your hands! If you like learning languages, you’ll love American Sign Language. ASL is different from any other language you may have been exposed to: you use your hands, combined with facial expressions and body postures, to communicate, so it’s really fun to learn. In this summer workshop, you’ll learn the finger-spelled alphabet, numbers, signs for some of your favorite things, and “manners” signs (like please, thank you, etc); we’ll play sign games and learn about Deaf history and culture too. And best of all, deaf people you meet will be able to see what you have to say! Grades 5-9.

KS231-S18-1 $245 July 23–27 @ Newton South 9–12pm KS231-S18-2 $245 August 20–24 @ Newton North 1–4pm

Susan Paquette, Instructor 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 mache 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-S18-1 $215 July 2–6 @ Newton North 9am–12pm KS193-S18-2 $265 July 16–20 @ Newton North 1–4pm

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-S18-1 $265 June 25–29 @ Newton South 9am–12pm KS162-S18-2 $265 July 30–August 3 @ Newton South 9am–12pm

Art Studio Intensive Alma Bella Solis, Instructor Learn to draw like a master. Using a combination of charcoal and dry pastel pencils and chalks, you’ll produce your own compositions interpreting subjects ranging from still-lifes to human figures. You’ll learn drawing methods including outline, contour, shading, blending, detailing and connectedness, and you’ll explore perspective, proportion, and more. This is not a free expression class, but the techniques you learn here will have you seeing in a new way, which will help you bring all your future

projects to the next level. New and returning students welcome. Grades 3-8. 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.

KS235-S18-1 $265 July 23–27 @ Newton South 1–4pm KS235-S18-2 $265 August 6–10 @ Newton South 1–4pm KS235-S18-3 $265 August 13–17 @ Newton North 1–4pm

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Art Studio: Landscape Painting Abygale Choi, Instructor Bring the outdoors inside through landscape painting. We’ll start off with simple charcoal drawings, advance to watercolor painting and work in washes of color in layers, then move to acrylic painting, applying the techniques you’ve learned in the other two media. We’ll focus on the use of background, middle ground, and foreground to create atmospheric perspective. If you love to observe nature, join us to give it life through your art. Grades 5-9. Bring a 9” x 12” or larger sketchbook to class.

KS258-S18-1 $265 July 16–20 @ Newton North 1–4pm KS258-S18-2 $265 August 20–24 @ Newton North 9am–12pm

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Art Studio: Portraiture

Lisa Walker, Instructor

Abygale Choi, Instructor What’s in a face? Come find out! Join us and learn to create a great portrait. We’ll work on realistic portraits, and fun ones inspired by pop artist Andy Warhol or by anyone or anything you choose. We’ll explore ways to realistically render a human face in various media: using graphite on paper, paint on canvas, and linoleum cut prints. We’ll practice drawing self-portraits from observation, using mirrors or each other as reference, then we’ll move to drawing from photographs to create a more realistic drawing. For something a little different, you’ll be challenged to create a collage of a non-representative object—like a cupcake—to represent you or someone you love. Grades 5-9. Bring a 9” x 12” or larger sketchbook to class.

KS257-S18-1 $265 July 9–13 @ Newton North 9am–12pm KS257-S18-2 $265 July 30–August 3 @ Newton South 9am–12pm

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 one-on-one expert guidance as you perfect your pieces, and you’ll select your favorites to glaze with the colors and patterns of your choice. Our instructor will fire your pieces after class, and we will notify you when they are available for pick-up at the NCE office. Tuition includes materials and firing fees. Grades 2-9.

KS182-S18-1-Gr2-5 $275 (Grades 2-5) June 25–29 @ Newton South 9am–12pm KS182-S18-2-Gr6-9 $275 (Grades 6-9) June 25–29 @ Newton South 1–4pm KS182-S18-3-Gr6-9 $225 (Grades 6-9) July 2–6 @ Newton North 9am–12pm KS182-S18-4-Gr2-5 $225 (Grades 2-5) July 2–6 @ Newton North 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-S18-1 $265 June 25–29 @ Newton South 1–4pm KS163-S18-2 $265 July 16–20 @ Newton North 9am–12pm

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Comedic Improv Alex O’Reilly, Instructor HA HA HA!! That’s what you’ll hear from your friends when you show off the skills you learn in this class. Whether this is your theatre debut or you’re a recognized star, improvisational theatre is a great way to get comfortable or stay practiced on stage. You’ll participate in a range of exercises and games to acclimate you to this genre, and we’ll explore the elusive notions of humor and what makes an audience laugh. You’ll sharpen your wit with your classmates, and we’ll finish the week with a performance for family and friends. Grades 5-9.

KS253-S18-1 $205 July 2–6 @ Newton North 1–4pm KS253-S18-2 $255 July 16–20 @ Newton North 9am–12pm KS253-S18-3 $255 August 13–17 @ Newton North 9am–12pm

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. Bring a snack, and a container for leftovers (should you be so lucky). Grades 2-9. Let us know of any food allergies before class.

KS171-S18-1 $295 July 16–20 @ Newton South 9am–12pm KS171-S18-2 $295 August 6–10 @ Newton South 1–4pm

Cooking Around the World Vasiliki Kokinidis, 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 our own versions of beloved dishes like Spinach Pie from Greece, Empanadas from Mexico, Falafel Wraps with Tahini Sauce from the Middle East, and Carbonara/Panzanella Salad from Italy. This is just a sneak peek— there will be more recipes, some familiar and some not. There’s no need to bring a snack; we’ll eat as we go! Grades 2-9. Let us know of any food allergies before class.

KS244-S18-1 $245 July 2–6 @ Newton South 1–4pm KS244-S18-2 $295 July 9–13 @ Newton South 1-4pm KS244-S18-3 $295 July 23–27 @ Newton South 1–4pm

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Darkroom Photography Danielle Larosee, Instructor Even in our thoroughly digital world, many photographers are rediscovering the unique process of working with black and white film and paper in the chemical darkroom. Join us on our photo journey: you’ll use your film camera to document people, nature, and architecture, and learn to expose, develop, and print your photos in the darkroom. You’ll “develop” a new outlook as you choose which images to capture and share with others, and you’ll leave this class with new sensibility to apply to all your artistic endeavors.. Grades 6-9. Bring your own 35mm film camera and at least two rolls of black & white film.

KS273-S18 $265 July 30–August 3 @ 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. 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. Grades 4-9. Bring a smock.

KS140-S18 $275 August 13–17 @ Newton North 1–4pm

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-S18 $265 July 9–13 @ Newton North 1–4pm

and crocheting inthe-round, which are the bases of sculptural and 3-D crocheting projects. You’ll make projects like a coffee cup cozy, an infinity scarf, and a hat; you’ll finish this class knowing how to read and follow patterns or even create patterns on your own, so you can turn any ball of yarn into a fashionable piece that everyone will envy. Grades 3-9. Bring crochet hooks E-J to class.

KS270-S18-1 $225 July 2–6 @ Newton North 9am–12pm KS270-S18-2 $275 July 9–13 @ Newton North 1–4pm

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Fractured Fairy Tales Deanna Mustachio, Instructor Rumpelstiltskin and the seven dwarves are locked in a tall tower and eat poison apples. Not! If you have a better idea, join us to tell your version of the story. We’ll take characters you know from fairy tales or other stories, and place them in new scenarios where they interact to make an original plot. We’ll write our own short play; design and create costumes, props, and scenery; and perform our unique show for family and friends on our last day. Look out Brothers Grimm— here come NCE kids! Grades 3-6.

KS261-S18-1 $265 August 13–17 @ Newton North 1–4pm KS261-S18-2 $265 August 20–24 @ Newton North 9am–12pm

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Get Hooked on Crochet Danielle Larosee, Instructor No more store-bought hats or scarves! Learn crocheting basics like single, double, and triple stitches and you can create almost anything you can imagine. We’ll experiment with various types of yarn and learn how to choose the right hook gauge for each one, and we’ll explore advanced techniques like seamlessly changing colors, weaving in,

Glass Class Michel L’Huillier, Instructor Dazzle family and friends with your masterful glass artwork. Make a trivet, name plate, or a big decorated mirror with glass mosaic, and two decorative tiles with fusing. With jewelry-mosaic, you’ll place glass beads and dichroic pieces in a deep pendant to create two necklaces, and with etching, you’ll apply a resist to a glass piece and cut out a design. Master these techniques and learn to work safely with glass as you explore the creativity this medium allows. Grades 2-9. Due to the high cost of materials and firings for this class, there is a materials fee. Please bring a check for $85 made out to the instructor to the first class.

KS237-S18-1-Gr5-9 $265 (Grades 5-9) June 25–29 @ Newton South 9am–12pm KS237-S18-2-Gr2-5 $265 (Grades 2-5) June 25–29 @ Newton South 1–4pm KS237-S18-3-Gr2-5 $265 (Grades 2-5) August 20–24 @ Newton North 9am–12pm KS237-S18-4-Gr5-9 $265 (Grades 5-9) August 20–24 @ Newton North 1–4pm

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Outdoor Art

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Mini Quilts

Dana Lanciloti, Instructor

Once just for grannies, knitting is now 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. Grades 3-9. Bring a set of size 8 single-pointed knitting needles no longer than 10 inches.

KS212-S18-1 $265 August 13–17 @ Newton North 9am–12pm KS212-S18-2 $265 August 20–24 @ Newton North 1–4pm

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Mindful Yoga & Crafts Tracy Affonso, Instructor Relax, rejuvenate, and create! If you haven’t heard: mindfulness is great for your physical and mental health. Join us for an intro to mindfulness, and enjoy a week of exercise and crafts. We’ll begin each class with breathing/mindfulness exercises designed to help you focus on the present moment. Following our warm-up, we’ll have a funfilled, active yoga class culminating with a guided relaxation. After our yoga session, you’ll make a different art project each day—from mandalas out of rocks, shells, and feathers; to gratitude rocks; to worry dolls—projects will be linked to the theme of the day that’s introduced through our mindfulness exercises. Grades 2-5.

Maire Anne Diamond, Instructor Add this craft to your art arsenal. Use your creative eye and a little math to make small quilts. Place triangles and rectangles or tiny squares within larger squares to piece the quilt’s top, add the batting, choose your backing fabric, sew your layers together, and add a binding to finish the edges. You’ll learn to choose and cut fabrics, hand-sew with needle and thread, and operate a sewing machine safely. You’ll leave class with one or two original small quilts to use as wall-hangings, trivets, or blankets for a doll or stuffed animal. All levels welcome; you will work at your own pace on your quilting projects. Grades 2-5.

KS241-S18 $265 July 23–27 @ Newton South 1–4pm

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Modern Art Adventure Nicole Donson, Instructor Get inspired by famous artists of the last two centuries: Picasso, Monet, Seurat, Van Gogh, and more. Make whimsical and abstract paintings inspired by Kandinsky and Miró, or spatter paint like Jackson Pollack. Create kinetic wire sculptures and mobiles like Calder, and paper collages like Matisse. Use colored tissue paper and watercolor paints to create impressionist art in the style of Monet, still-lifes as done by Cézanne, and dot paintings like Seurat. Learn a bit of art history too as we focus on individual artists, see images of their work, and create art inspired by that artist’s style. Grades 2-5.

KS245-S18-1 $265 August 6–10 @ Newton South 9am–12pm KS245-S18-2 $265 August 13–17 @ Newton North 9am–12pm

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.

KS144-S18 $265 July 23–27 @ Newton South 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 a short and informal performance for family and friends. New and returning students welcome. Grades 5-9. Bring a spiral notebook, 3x5 cards, pens, pencils, and a favorite book.

KS024-S18-1 $265 July 9–13 @ Newton North 9am–12pm KS024-S18-2 $265 August 6–10 @ Newton South 9am–12pm

Bring a yoga mat, or a beach towel.

KS255-S18-1 $255 June 25–29 @ Newton South 9am–12pm KS255-S18-2 $255 August 20–24 @ Newton North 9am–12pm

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Don’t Wait Sign up now for the class you want to take this summer, or one of two things might happen to you—we might cancel due to low enrollment just before your sign-up would have saved the class, OR it might be super popular and fill before you sign up. Avoid either tragic scenario and register today!

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Marissa Smajlaj, Instructor

Be the actor, director, and costume designer in one! With puppet theatre, you create the characters and they tell your story. Each day we’ll make a different kind of puppet and perform mini shows with the characters we invent. We’ll start with simple stick puppets, then move on to paper bag puppets and sock or sleeve puppets who speak through your hand movements. Then we’ll get really creative using random or ordinary household objects to make unique puppets of your imagining. We’ll work on story crafting, character development, and enunciation. We’ll prepare a performance to end the week, creating any additional puppets, props, or scenery needed for our final show. Grades K-2.

Take a culinary tour of the world without going to the airport or packing a bag. We’ll create a traditional dessert from a new country each day. Our tour will include visits to Mexico, France, China and more. You’ll make delectables such as ice cream-filled churro cups with chocolate sauce and fresh whipped cream, eclairs and crepes, and custard cups and/or red bean paste buns. Learn the history and some background about each dessert as you create your own. Enlighten your mind and enchant your taste buds on our sweet excursion. Bring a snack, and a container for leftovers (though no promises there). Grades 2-9.

KS268-S18-1 $255 July 23–27 @ Newton South 1–4pm KS268-S18-2 $255 August 6–10 @ Newton South 1–4pm

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. No need to bring snack; we’ll sample as we go. Grades 2 & up. Let us know of any food allergies before class.

KS132-S18 $285 July 16–20 @ Newton South 1–4pm

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KS236-S18-1 $245 July 2–6 @ Newton South 9am–12pm KS236-S18-2 $295 July 30–August 3 @ Newton South 1–4pm

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The Brunch Club Alexandra Besse, Instructor Join the brunch bandwagon and look forward to that morning meal—the most important one of the day! In this cooking and baking class, we’ll make classic treats like Stuffed French Toast, Eggs Benedict, and Waffles, along with some atypical breakfast fare like Sweet Potato Breakfast Bake, Sausage Casserole, Biscuits and Gravy, and even a breakfast pizza. Finally, you’ll make and decorate your own donuts. At the end of the week, you’ll get your own mini recipe book so you can whip up your favorite new meals at home for brunch or any time of the day. Bring containers for possible leftovers. No snack needed. Grades 2-9. Let us know of any food allergies before class.

KS243-S18-1 $285 July 30–August 3 @ Newton South 9am–12pm KS243-S18-2 $285 August 6–10 @ Newton South 9am–12pm

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-S18-1 $265 July 30–August 3 @ Newton South 1–4pm KS106-S18-2 $265 August 6–10 @ Newton South 9am–12pm KS106-S18-3 $265 August 20–24 @ Newton North 1–4pm

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Trash to Treasure Jewelry Alexandra Besse, Instructor Transform random everyday items into beautiful pieces of jewelry you can wear with pride. You’ll use bobby pins, bolts, washers, rope, tape, tire pieces, and other odds and ends to express yourself in unique new ways and show off your artistic talent. Using techniques like stringing, knotting, and beading, you’ll make necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings, and more, building your skills as well as your jewelry collection. At the end of the week, you’ll make a jewelry box to hold your new creations. We’ll provide the jewelry makings and essential tools, but by all means bring your own found items to incorporate into your pieces too. Grades 2-5.

KS239-S18-1 $265 August 6–10 @ Newton South 1–4pm KS239-S18-2 $265 August 13–17 @ Newton North 1–4pm

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Upcycled Outfits Danielle Larosee, Instructor Do your part for the environment and look fabulous too: discover your inner fashionista as we learn to design great new clothes from old discarded ones. We’ll rescue your unwanted garments, cut them up, and machine sew them together into fabulous tops and bottoms, adding embellishments at your whim. You’ll end up with at least one unique outfit to wear around town. Our last class will include a fashion show where you can model your new creations. No former fashion experience required, but you should have basic machine sewing skills. Grades 4-9. Bring your discarded clothes, and fabric from old bedding and curtains too.

KS119-S18 $265 July 30–August 3 @ Newton South 9am–12pm

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, éclairs, pastry swans, and the pièce de résistance: 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). Bring a snack, and a container for leftovers. Grades 2-9. Let us know of any food allergies before class.

KS145-S18-1 $295 July 9–13 @ Newton South 9am–12pm KS145-S18-2 $295 July 23–27 @ Newton South 9am–12pm

Young Broadway Kimberly Meredith, Instructor Enter the circle of life in the African Sahara. Join us for our production of The Lion King, and leap like lions, cackle like hyenas, and outsmart an evil uncle to rightfully rule over the animal kingdom. In this two-week class, everyone will participate in acting out different scenes of the story, creating costumes

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and sets, and learning a song or two with choreography. Take risks, work together as a team, and get creative, as we enjoy games, acting, music, and movement. We’ll perform our show for family and friends on our last day. Ages 4-8.

KS242-S18-1 $455 July 9–20 @ Newton North 9am–12pm KS242-S18-2 $455 July 30–August 10 @ Newton South 9am–12pm

Sciences 3-D Printing Einstein’s Workshop staff, Instructors See how the seemingly impossible is achieved! 3-D printing takes digital files and transforms them into real objects. In this class, you’ll learn basic 3-D computer-aided design (CAD) principles using BlocksCAD software. You’ll start with simple shapes like a table or caterpillar, and progress to create your own unique, three-dimensional designs. Your instructor will print these outside of class, and we will notify you when they are available for pick-up at the NCE office. While you’re being creative and having fun, you’re also learning real computer programming concepts and gaining geometry and computational skills as well. Grades 3-9.

KS180-S18-1-Gr6-9 $275 (Grades 6-9) July 16–20 @ Newton North 1–4pm KS180-S18-2-Gr3-5 $275 (Grades 3-5) July 23–27 @ Newton South 1–4pm KS180-S18-3-Gr6-9 $275 (Grades 6-9) August 13–17 @ Newton North 9am–12pm KS180-S18-4-Gr3-5 $275 (Grades 3-5) August 13–17 @ Newton North 1–4pm

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3-D Printing Challenges Patrick Moran, Instructor Solve challenges of the past, present, and future with 3-D printing and design, using the TinkerCad program and MakerBot 3-D. We’ll master the basics by creating

a fully-functioning chess board and its pieces. Then you’ll use your new skills to solve some ancient mysteries, like what did China’s Terra Cotta soldiers hold? (Can we re-create them and 3-D print the answer?) After solving mysteries from the ancient past, we’ll each design and 3-D print an invention that could improve our lives today. Looking to the future, we’ll design and print buildings for a scale model of a Martian community. Gain skills in computer design and technology, become master problem-solvers, and get ready to conquer challenges from all times. Grades 6-9.

KS234-S18-1 $275 July 9–13 @ Newton North 9am–12pm KS234-S18-2 $275 July 23–27 @ Newton South 9am–12pm KS234-S18-3 $275 July 30–August 3 @ Newton South 1–4pm

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App Inventors Circuit Lab staff, Instructors Explore the inner workings of mobile electronic devices in this hands-on class, and make fun, creative apps for Android phones and tablets. Using MIT App Inventor software, along with Arduino microcontrollers and Bluetooth, we’ll program Android apps to read sensors, control lights by remote, and design interactive games. You’ll learn fundamentals of circuitry, programming, and app design while building your projects, and you’ll have guidance from our expert instructors along the way. There’s plenty of room for your own ingenuity here, and the concepts you’ll learn apply to Apple products as well. Grades 6-9.

KS254-S18-1 $265 June 25–29 @ Newton South 1–4pm KS254-S18-2 $265 August 6–10 @ Newton South 9am–12pm KS254-S18-3 $265 August 20–24 @ Newton North 9am–12pm

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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, Create, you’ll learn the physics of motion and create prototypes of roller coasters and other amusement park rides; tackle the pollution problem in the imaginary “Sludge City” by developing solutions to make it more eco-friendly; and design a spacecraft to get you home after a crash-landing on a strange planet. You’ll also take apart objects from home to build new inventions. In Week 2, Fast Forward, you’ll design your own futuristic smart home filled with gadgets, LEDs, technology, and innovation; become a pet vet for robotic puppies, developing a cure for sick ones and designing an awesome dog park for their pleasure; and launch into the future with your own Optibot, a small self-driving robot that senses change in light. You’ll design your own futuristic vehicle too. 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: Fast Forward is a new program, and Create was last offered in 2015. Grades 1-6.

KS230-S18-1 (Create) $355 July 9–13 @ Newton South 9am–3:30pm KS230-S18-2 (Fast Forward) $355 July 16–20 @ Newton South 9am–3:30pm

Camp Invention— CIT Program Train to be a counselor with us. Under the supervision of our Director, counselors, and teachers, you’ll assist with all details of our camp and help make each camper’s experience a great one. Call the NCE office at 617-559-6999 or email staff@newtoncommunityed.org to apply. Grades 7-9.

KS113-S18 $245 July 9–20 @ Newton South 8:30am–3:30pm

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 MondayThursday afternoons. Activities include indoor and outdoor games. The fee cannot be prorated for individual days used. Friends and family are invited to attend our showcase on Friday afternoon each week, so no extended day is offered.

KS008-S18-1 (Create) $125 July 9–13 @ Newton South 8:30–9am & 3:30–5:30pm KS008-S18-2 (Fast Forward) $125 July 16–20 @ Newton South 8:30–9am & 3:30–5:30pm

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 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-S18-1 $255 June 25–29 @ Newton South 9am–12pm KS196-S18-2 $255 August 6–10 @ Newton South 9am–12pm KS196-S18-3 $255 August 20–24 @ Newton North 9am–12pm

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Circuitry 101 Circuit Lab staff, Instructors Light up the world! Learn all about circuitry and create your own electronics. You’ll explore the inner workings of electrical components like lights, buzzers, switches, motors, and sensors, and use those components to design custom light-up greeting cards, electric games, “brush bots”, mazes, and even musical instruments. We’ll use Snap Circuits to make a variety of projects, and get into advanced engineering concepts too, like how using different voltages can change the speed of a motor. Each class will include a circuitry lesson and a hands-on project to take home. Grades 1-4.

KS251-S18 $265 August 13–17 @ Newton North 1–4pm

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City Builders Courtney Norton, Instructor Think inside the box! Use geometry to build a city. We’ll make 2-D structures like lakes and roads using plane geometry, and 3-D buildings out of paper using solid geometry (if you don’t know the difference, join us to find out). You’ll design with lines, shapes, and angles, using your space-planning, mapping, and problem-solving acumen. You’ll calculate perimeter and area to size city structures appropriately, and build buildings with paper models (aka “nets”). Your finished product will be proportionally perfect, and your reward is a window into the reality that math is a big part of everyday life. Grades 2-5.

KS259-S18-1 $255 July 16–20 @ Newton North 1–4pm KS259-S18-2 $255 July 30–August 3 @ Newton South 1–4pm KS259-S18-3 $255 August 13–17 @ 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 functions, and loops and variables, as you create your Minecraft structures. Grades 3-5.

it a real thing. Starting with the basics and building up to complex, interactive devices, we’ll create everything from LED light shows and 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. New and returning students welcome, as this year’s class will include new projects. Grades 6-9.

KS178-S18-1 $275 July 9–13 @ Newton North 1–4pm KS178-S18-2 $275 July 30–August 3 @ Newton South 9am–12pm

KS154-S18-1 $265 June 25–29 @ Newton South 9am–12pm KS154-S18-2 $215 July 2–6 @ Newton North 1–4pm KS154-S18-3 $265 August 20–24 @ Newton North 1–4pm

Coding with Scratch

New

Einstein’s Workshop staff, Instructors

Deep Blue Sea

Use this popular free program for kids to write your own video game. Scratch was designed at MIT not only to teach kids to program, but also to do it in a way that is transferable to more sophisticated languages. You’ll learn basic coding concepts by snapping software blocks together; then you’ll create your own virtual interactive world with mazes for friends to navigate or obstacles for your game’s hero to avoid, and you’ll animate the winner’s victory celebration. The world runs on code; get your start here. Grades 3-5.

Wicked Cool for Kids staff, Instructors

All levels welcome; no Minecraft or programming experience necessary.

KS269-S18-1 $275 June 25–29 @ Newton South 1–4pm KS269-S18-2 $275 July 16–20 @ Newton North 9am–12pm KS269-S18-3 $275 July 23–27 @ Newton South 9am–12pm

Calling all aspiring marine biologists and oceanographers: take a plunge into the sea with us. Learn about the denizens of the deep and the scientists who study them. Create models of ocean invertebrates and discover what life is like without a backbone under the sea. Design a dazzling coral garden complete with the amazing creatures that call it home. Hear how dolphins emit sound pulses and see how fish bioluminesce (emit light). And grow your own cryptobiotic Sea Monkey to take home. Tame the tides and ride the waves in this oceanic adventure. Grades 1-4.

KS262-S18-1 $265 July 16–20 @ Newton North 9am–12pm KS262-S18-2 $265 August 20–24 @ Newton North 9am–12pm

Creative Computing

New

Circuit Lab staff, Instructors

Gadgets & Contraptions

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

Wicked Cool for Kids staff, Instructors

617 559-6999

Dabble with fun in this wicked cool doit-yourself toy workshop. You’ll design, build, and experiment with classic moving gadgets and investigate how they work. You’ll tinker with tops and construct zany ziplines, create cars that move with magnets, and

conquer kinetic energy with wind-ups and rubber band-powered playthings. And for something super cool, you’ll build an awesome, motorized, doodling robot. We’ll have a wicked good time making things spin, wiggle, vibrate and fly through the air. Grades 1-4.

KS263-S18-1 $265 June 25–29 @ Newton South 9am–12pm KS263-S18-2 $265 August 6–10 @ Newton South 9am–12pm KS263-S18-3 $265 August 20–24 @ Newton North 1–4pm

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-S18-1 $215 July 2–6 @ Newton North 9am–12pm KS153-S18-2 $265 August 6–10 @ Newton South 1–4pm KS153-S18-3 $265 August 13–17 @ Newton North 9am–12pm

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Lego Engineering Wicked Cool for Kids staff, Instructors We’ve updated our Lego engineering program to include 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: try designing a spinning eggbeater or creating a car to carry Lego bricks uphill. Receive a new take-home minifigure to test your designs. Rise to the Lego challenge! Grades 1-4.

computer and real-world activities covering 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 virtual classroom. Grades 2-5. Parents, don’t worry—computer time is mixed with creative craft activities and outdoor time.

KS226-S18-1 $265 July 9–13 @ Newton North 9am–12pm KS226-S18-2 $265 July 23–27 @ Newton South 1–4pm

KS109-S18-1 $405 June 25–29 @ Newton South 9am–4pm KS109-S18-2 $405 July 16–20 @ Newton North 9am–4pm KS109-S18-3 $405 July 30–August 3 @ Newton South 9am–4pm KS109-S18-4 $405 August 13–17 @ Newton North 9am–4pm

MathemAddicts

New

Steve Dubin, Instructor

Minecraft Mania 2

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-S18-1 $245 July 9–13 @ Newton North 1–4pm KS120-S18-2 $245 July 23–27 @ Newton South 1–4pm

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. Use an interactive avatar to investigate a game-based educational environment. Engage in both

Wicked Cool for Kids staff, Instructors The Mania continues! Explore and build in Minecraft worlds that have been customized for Wicked Cool learning activities. Construct complex villages and map out a hands-on model community built with real-world materials. Learn the secrets of Minecraft to forge unique tools, discover the awesome power of redstone, and create automated factories to supply your empire. Design light-up circuits and simple machines to take home. No Minecraft experience necessary. Grades 3-6. Veterans of our Minecraft Mania class, these are all new activities—join us again for twice the fun. And parents, don’t worry—computer time is mixed with creative craft activities and outdoor time.

KS265-S18-1 $405 July 9–13 @ Newton North 9am–4pm KS265-S18-2 $405 July 23–27 @ Newton South 9am–4pm KS265-S18-3 $405 August 6–10 @ Newton South 9am–4pm KS265-S18-4 $405 August 20–24 @ Newton North 9am–4pm

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Power Programmers: Python Alex O’Reilly, Instructor Learn to code with Python, a widely-used, high-level programming language. From your first “Hello World” program, to more complex challenges and games, you’ll build a versatile toolbox you can apply to any programming project. Master the core concepts like loops, functions, and classes, then plan and build your own unique creation. Whether you’re new to programming, or have experience with drop-and-drag tools, Python’s easy-to-read but powerful nature makes it a great starting point for writing your own code. Grades 6-9.

KS252-S18-1 $225 July 2–6 @ Newton North 9am–12pm KS252-S18-2 $275 July 16–20 @ Newton North 12–4pm KS252-S18-3 $275 July 30–August 3 @ Newton South 9am–12pm KS252-S18-4 $275 August 6–10 @ Newton South 1–4pm KS252-S18-5 $275 August 13–17 @ Newton North 1–4pm KS252-S18-6 $275 August 20–24 @ Newton North 9am–12pm

Rocket Science 2018 Wicked Cool for Kids staff, Instructors This is Rocket Science! This year’s program features our all-time favorite rocket, the customizable E2X. Investigate the solar system, design a satellite, and build a space base for an astronaut. Make galactic slime and glittering galaxies, and craft a space shuttle to travel to infinity and beyond while learning the laws of aerodynamics and flight. Then, don your NASA pin and lab coat, and end the week with a solid-fuel high-flying rocket launch (weather permitting). Grades 1-4.

KS266-S18-1 $215 July 2–6 @ Newton North 9am–12pm KS266-S18-2 $265 July 23–27 @ Newton South 9am–12pm KS266-S18-3 $265 August 6–10 @ Newton South 1–4pm

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Science Lab

Wicked Cool Science

Maire Anne Diamond, Instructor

Wicked Cool for Kids staff, Instructors

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.

It’s a smorgasbord of STEAM experiments, all-time favorites from the Wicked Cool vault. Join us to grow giant glowing cubes, create crazy chemical reactions, make glow sticks glow brighter, and delight your friends with magic fish. Learn about DNA and make a DNA necklace with real DNA! Learn about energy and harness the power of the sun. You’ll get a lab coat and safety glasses to wear all week and take home too, for continued science exploration on your own. Grades K-3.

KS122-S18 $265 August 20–24 @ Newton North 9am–12pm

KS267-S18-1 $265 June 25–29 @ Newton South 1–4pm KS267-S18-2 $265 August 13–17 @ Newton North 1–4pm

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Wacky Weather Alexandra Besse, Instructor What makes a thunderstorm develop? Why does rain come down in drops but snow in flakes? And how do beautiful rainbows form? You may not be able to predict our crazy weather here in New England, but you can understand its causes and learn the science behind it. Join us for hands-on activities and experiments that answer all your weather questions. We’ll examine our most extreme weather events—like when it rains frogs and fish—and we’ll build volcanoes and create earthquakes to learn about non-weather-related natural hazards. We’ll make rain in a cup, lightning in your mouth, a thermometer in a bottle and more... come rain or shine! Grades K-3.

KS238-S18-1 $265 July 30–August 3 @ Newton South 1–4pm KS238-S18-2 $265 August 13–17 @ Newton North 9am–12pm

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Animation Lab Alex Salsberg, Instructor Make pictures move, and create your own animations. First, use paper and markers to create cool flipbooks and thaumatropes (optical toys made with a disk and string). Then we’ll move on to stop-motion videos with cameras, employing various techniques and characters: cut-paper animation, claymation, Lego animation, and more. Next, we’ll explore “Humanimation,” where you are the animated character, and we’ll experiment with all kinds of magic tricks and effects. Last, you’ll edit your videos and add sound effects. Your amazing videos will be posted online for you to share with family and friends. Grades K-5.

KS232-S18-1-GrK-2 $265 (Grades K-2) July 9–13 @ Newton North 1–4pm KS232-S18-2-Gr3-5 $265 (Grades 3-5) August 20–24 @ Newton North 1–4pm

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Archaeology Adventure Wicked Cool Vet School Wicked Cool for Kids staff, Instructors Animal lovers: grab a lab coat and learn about our favorite furry, flying, and fishy friends. We’ll make amazing animal models, build big bones, and investigate animal intestines from our favorite vertebrates: birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and fish. You’ll follow a furry “patient” and also enjoy dissecting an owl pellet to discover this predator’s diet. A special treat awaits—the week ends with a featured visit by live animals, with tips for animal care and keeping pets healthy. Tuition includes an animal honorarium. Grades 1-4.

KS264-S18-1 $285 July 16–20 @ Newton North 1–4pm KS264-S18-2 $285 July 30–August 3 @ Newton South 9am–12pm KS264-S18-3 $285 August 13–17 @ Newton North 9am–12pm

Best of Both Worlds

Courtney Norton, Instructor What happened to the Pharaohs? Who built the pyramids? Can we mummify an apple?! Travel in time to Ancient Egypt, the Mayan ruins, and Ancient Greece and Rome too, as we answer these questions and more. We’ll create a pictorial alphabet of our own and learn Egyptian symbols; study the architecture of Ancient Egypt and create 3-D models of the pyramids; and enter the pyramids, where we’ll collect artifacts and determine who is buried there. Finally, we’ll explore Ancient Egypt’s influence on modern culture. We’ll learn about these incredible ancient civilizations as we create shields and crests, make our own mummies, and dish the dirt on our favorite mythological gods. Grades 2-5.

KS260-S18-1 $205 July 2–6 @ Newton North 1–4pm KS260-S18-2 $255 July 16–20 @ Newton North 9am–12pm KS260-S18-3 $255 July 23–27 @ Newton South 1–4pm

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New

Create a TV Show

DIY Scents & Suds

Architecture Studio: Life on the Frontier

Amanda Mazzola & Sarah Grina, Instructors

Beth Denman, Instructor

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.

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.

Chip Piatti, Instructor Bring your building prowess and go back in time to the 1800s. Using an identity assigned by our instructor, your mission is to build a home/workplace that suits your profession and your family, and can withstand natural disasters, which can (and will) occur daily. You’ll be given building materials including wood, paper, stone, and tools, from which you’ll construct and furnish your house. You’ll also get paper money to use as needed in order to recover from those daily disasters, which can be anything from a lightning storm that shatters your roof, to a buffalo stampede that shakes your foundation. You’ll learn a bit of history and apply real architectural techniques as you enjoy the friendly competition in our game, and you’ll take home your master creation. Grades 2-5.

KS229-S18 $265 July 9–13 @ Newton North 1–4pm

Cardboard Cities Danielle Larosee, 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 so they can be transported home at the end of the week. Wear old clothes or a smock. Grades K-3. Bring lots of cardboard—flat sheets, and boxes of all sizes except extra large.

KS125-S18-1 $205 July 2–6 @ Newton North 1–4pm KS125-S18-2 $255 August 6–10 @ Newton South 1–4pm

KS170-S18-1 $385 July 9–13 @ Newton North 9am–3pm KS170-S18-2 $385 July 23–27 @ Newton North 9am–3pm KS170-S18-3 $385 August 6–10 @ Newton North 9am–3pm

KS205-S18-1 $275 July 16–20 @ Newton North 1–4pm KS205-S18-2 $275 August 13–17 @ Newton North 9am–12pm KS205-S18-3 $275 August 20–24 @ Newton North 1–4pm

Digital Art & Animation

Draw & Build— Architecture Studio

Jack Neylan, Instructor

Chip Piatti, 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. Bring a USB flash drive to class.

KS146-S18-1 $265 June 25–29 @ Newton South 9am–12pm KS146-S18-2 $215 July 2–6 @ Newton North 1–4pm KS146-S18-3 $265 August 20–24 @ Newton North 9am–12pm

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 you’ll 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! Grades 5-9.

KS118-S18 $265 July 23–27 @ Newton South 9am–12pm

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Game Creators

Lotions, Lip Balm, & More

Picture Projects

Rachel Zakuta, Instructor

Katherine Gekas, Instructor

Danielle Larosee, 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 action-packed adventure games. You’ll work as a team to craft the story, create the characters, write the code, and of course sample the finished product. You’ll also analyze the personality type associated with your game-playing choices. No problem if you’re new to computer programming; this is a great place to start. But you must love to be creative and write. Your final games will be hosted on the Choice of Games website for friends and family to play. Grades 4-9.

Have an herbal education and make homemade, all-natural body products. Each day we’ll go on an “herb walk” to see what’s growing right here in Newton, and then you’ll make hand or body lotion, bath melts, herbal oils, and even bug spray. Use your creations as gifts for yourself or a friend, and replace those less healthy store-bought products. You’ll leave with a handout including recipes, and tips for where you can get the materials to have a product-making party at home! Grades 5-9.

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—or use the Internet to find a photo you like. Then you’ll transform your photos into expressive pieces of art, with the magic of Apple’s Photos program. You’ll utilize Photos’ editing tools to enhance your photographs, and then you’ll combine them to create thematic slideshows. You’ll finish the week with digital files of your work, and a new eye for what’s real, and what might not be. Grades 2-5.

KS198-S18-1-Gr4-6 $255 (Grades 4-6) July 9–13 @ Newton North 9am–12pm KS198-S18-2-Gr6-9 $255 (Grades 6-9) July 16–20 @ Newton North 9am–12pm KS198-S18-3-Gr4-6 $255 (Grades 4-6) July 30–August 3 @ Newton South 1–4pm KS198-S18-4-Gr6-9 $255 (Grades 6-9) August 6–10 @ Newton South 1–4pm KS198-S18-5-Gr4-6 $255 (Grades 4-6) August 20–24 @ Newton North 1–4pm

KS164-S18-1 $275 August 13–17 @ Newton North 1–4pm KS164-S18-2 $275 August 20–24 @ Newton North 9am–12pm

Stop-Motion Animation

Danielle Larosee, Instructor

Patrick Moran, 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 stilllife. Then you’ll learn how to use Photoshop to edit your 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.

KS203-S18 $255 August 6–10 @ Newton South 9am–12pm

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Picture Perfect: Digital Photography & Editing

Bring your own digital camera and cord.

KS202-S18 $255 July 9–13 @ Newton North 9am–12pm

Create stop-motion films with Legos, cardboard, and anything else you choose! We’ll begin with a series of challenges to spur your creativity: create a monster movie featuring Lego characters, or recreate a popular fairy tale with only 10 seconds of film time, a pad of paper, and a pencil—can you do it? Then you’ll script your own stop-motion animation film; you’ll make a storyboard, design your set, and use the Stop Motion and iMovie apps to create, edit, and present your film. You can rearrange scenes, add a soundtrack with sound effects, and even make a trailer. You’ll leave with new skills and knowledge, as well as the tools you need to continue animating on your own. Grades 6-9.

KS233-S18-1 $275 July 9–13 @ Newton North 1–4pm KS233-S18-2 $275 July 30–August 3 @ Newton South 9am–12pm

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Kids of all ages: We’ve got a

sport for you. Find former Garden City camps here, along with your longstanding NCE favorites.

All Sports* Kirsten McCarthy-Tuohy, Director Join us for instruction and supervised play in badminton, tennis, touch football, soccer, swimming, softball, indoor wall climbing, ultimate frisbee, and more. Grades 2-8.

KS910-S18 $295 August 6–10 @ Newton North 9am–3pm

Archery Baystate Archery staff, Instructors Archery is a great option for those who prefer a noncompetitive individual sport to team sports. Certified instructors will provide individualized instruction throughout the class. Archers will learn technique, form, and accuracy. Equipment is provided. Grades 3-9.

KS924-S18-1 $175 July 2–6 @ Newton South 9–10:55am KS924-S18-2 $215 August 20–24 @ Bigelow 9–10:55am

Baseball* Tom Donnellan, Director Hone your baseball and sportsmanship skills. We’ll work on pitching, hitting, infield play, bunting, and base running. We’ll use the Gath pool for recreational swim. Grades 2-7; 8th graders under age 14 are welcome too.

KS900-S18-1 $295 June 25–29 @ Albemarle Field 9am–3pm KS900-S18-2 $245 July 2–6 @ Albemarle Field 9am–3pm.

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Basketball*

Basketball Together*

Paul Connolly, Director

Christian Hahm & Ezra Pemstein, Coaches

Excel at every position. Learn all about the game and improve your skills. Grades 2-9.

If you or an immediate family member are confronting cancer, playing a sport can be a wonderful outlet. In this camp, you’ll build your basketball skills among peers who are facing similar challenges. We’ll start the day with stretches and drills, then split into stations to practice shooting, passing, and dribbling. We’ll enjoy scrimmages, and basketball-related games like Knockout, Around the World, and Great Alaska Shootout. We’ll also engage in group discussions about cancer as a disease and its effect on each of us; these discussions will be led by area professionals. As we explore the healing process together, we hope you’ll feel a greater sense of emotional and physical well-being. This class is open to all who have cancer, have had cancer, or have a close family member in either of those groups. All levels welcome, basketball beginners included. Grades 5-8. This camp will be led by volunteers who are dedicated to providing comfort to cancer patients and their families. The tuition will be on a sliding scale based on what you can afford. Please call our office at 617-559-6995 to register. Wear athletic shoes, and bring a snack, lunch, and a water bottle.

KS930-S18 price varies August 6–10 @ Newton North 9am–1pm

Basketball Jr.* Be Ahead of the Game staff, Instructors Join our fun-loving 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. Ages 4-8.

KS925-S18-1 $205 August 13–17 @ Mason Rice 9am–12pm KS925-S18-2 $205 August 20–24 @ Mason Rice 9am–12pm

KS905-S18-1 $295 (Boys only) July 9–13 @ Newton North 9am–3pm KS905-S18-2 $295 (Boys only) July 16–20 @ Newton North 9am–3pm KS909-S18 $295 (Girls only) July 23–27 @ Newton North 9am–3pm

Dance Camp* Angela Rodriguez, Director Work on kicks, turns, leaps, and/or hiphop technique. Build your skills and improve the precision in your routines in this safe and exciting environment where sportsmanship is promoted. Grades 2-8.

KS907-S18-1 $245 July 2–6 @ Newton North 9am–3pm KS907-S18-2 $295 July 9–13 @ Newton North 9am–3pm

Things you need to know: 1. A waiver must be completed for participation in all sports camps; find the form with your class listing on our website. Medical forms from your pediatrician’s office must be submitted to Newton Community Education at least two weeks prior to the start of camp; you can fax these to us at 617-559-6998. 2. All camps are at Newton North High School unless otherwise noted. 3. Check your class listing on our website for specifics on what to bring to camp. 4. Camps will be held indoors if it rains. (This does not apply to Soccer for Moms and Soccer Tykes—see page 41 for our weather hotline.) 5. Full-day sports camps at Newton North include a swim period. Bring your suit and towel! 6. Make a full day. Combine a morning sports camp with an afternoon NCE class and save $25! See our Summer At a Glance chart on pages 44-45 or call us for help planning your summer. 7. Need Extended Day? See our website for details. * These sports camps comply with the regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and are licensed by the Newton Health Department.

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Lacrosse*

Soccer & Multi-Sports*

Dodgeball & Multi-Sports*

Bussy Adam & TBA, Directors

Thundercat Sports staff, Instructors

Learn the fundamentals and experience the fun of this increasingly popular sport. Campers will be grouped by age. Grades 2-9.

Enjoy soccer and a variety of sports. 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. Ages 4-8.

Thundercat Sports staff, Instructors Dodgeball is more than just a party game—it is actually a serious game of strategy, and there are multiple ways to play. Join us and see how you do against those out to get you. Try your skill at different dodgeball-related games such as Doctor, Bombardment, and Jailball; our expert coaches will supervise and give ball-avoidance tips. You’ll also enjoy a mix of other sports and games. Grades 3-6.

KS926-S18 $205 August 13–17 @ Newton North 9am–12pm

KS908-S18 $295 (Boys only, Adam) July 23–27 @ Newton North 9am–3pm Boys entering grades 1: you are welcome to join us if you have completed one season of youth lacrosse and have your own equipment: a helmet, shoulder and arm pads, and a stick and gloves.

KS901-S18 $295 (Girls only, TBA) June 25–29 @ Newton North 9am–3pm

New

Field Hockey*

Parkour

Kristy Moore, Director

Parkour Generations Boston staff, Instructors

Learn the fundamentals of hockey and develop individual and teamwork skills. Grades 2-9.

KS929-S18 $295 July 30–August 3 @ Newton North 9am–3pm

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. Grades 3-6.

KS918-S18-1 $205 August 20–24 @ Newton North 9am–12pm KS918-S18-2 $205 August 27–31 @ Mason Rice Field 9am–12pm

Get physical using equipment like stairs, ramps, and railings. Our unique exercises, games, and drills will improve your balance, strength, and flexibility. You’ll enjoy instruction in basic Parkour techniques, and exercises designed to improve general fitness and endurance. Grades 1-9.

KS928-S18-1-Gr1-4 $265 August 6–10 @ Newton North 9am–12pm KS928-S18-2-Gr5-9 $265 August 6–10 @ Newton North 1–4pm KS928-S18-3-Gr5-9 $265 August 20–24 @ Bigelow 9am–12pm KS928-S18-4-Gr1-4 $265 August 20–24 @ Bigelow 1–4pm

Soccer* Brian Rooney, Director Develop your individual skills and participate in team play. Learn soccer fundamentals the right way from our experienced coaches. Grades 2-9.

KS906-S18-1 $295 July 16–20 @ Newton North 9am–3pm KS906-S18-2 $295 July 23–27 @ Newton North 9am–3pm

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Countryside School: 9am–12pm KS919-S18-1 $205 (June 25–29) KS919-S18-2 $175 (July 2–6) KS919-S18-3 $205 (July 9–13) KS919-S18-4 $205 (July 16–20) KS919-S18-5 $205 (July 23–27) Newton North HS: 9am–12pm KS919-S18-6 $205 (July 30–August 3) KS919-S18-7 $205 (August 6–10) KS919-S18-8 $205 (August 13–17) KS919-S18-9 $205 (August 20–24) Mason Rice School: 9am–12pm KS919-S18-10 $205 (August 27–31)

Softball* Lauren Baugher, Director Improve your softball skills. We’ll work on hitting, bunting, pitching, catching, infield, outfield, and base-running. Grades 2-9.

KS902-S18 $295 June 25–29 @ Newton North 9am–3pm

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Tennis John K. Reale, Director Grab your racket and get ready to play! Learn proper grips, footwork, strokes, volleys, and serves during a series of drills designed to teach skills in a fun and dynamic way. We’ll work on refining those skills through practice games and match play; you’ll receive personal attention throughout. Grades 3-7.

KS927-S18 $225 July 9–13 @ Newton North 1–4pm

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Volleyball* Dave Powell & Barbara Majewski, Directors Learn essential skills in a fun and safe environment. We’ll work on forearm and overhead passing, setting, attacking, blocking, serving, positional play, and offensive and defensive strategies, integrating games, competitions, and recreational activities. Grades 2-9.

KS904-S18-1 $295 (Powell) June 25–29 @ Newton North 9am–3pm KS904-S18-2 $245 (Majewski) July 2–6 @ Newton North 9am–3pm

high school clinics Serious high school athletes, join us for skills development and prepare for your high school team. Grades 9-12.

Power, Agility, Conditioning Training for South Athletes Mike Bower, Director Student athletes: prepare for the Fall season with this high-intensity conditioning course. We’ll focus on speed, agility, and power in order to build your overall fitness and health so you can maximize success at your sport. Each day we’ll work on a specific skill, and you’ll learn about dynamic stretching, interval training, and rest and recovery time. Reduce injury occurrence, speed up your recovery time, and up your game by attending PAC Training. Grades 9-12.

KS912-S18 $75 17 Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays July 3–August 9 @ Newton South 8–10am

Football Clinic (Boys) Ted Dalicandro & Michael Coppola, Directors KS913-S18 $150 August 13–15 @ Newton South 5–7:30pm

Soccer Clinic (Co-ed) Alicia Carrillo & James Roy Dow, Directors KS915-S18 $195 August 20–22 @ Warren House Field 9am–1pm

soccer for the whole family

Soccer for Moms Thundercat Sports staff, Instructors 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. Our 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 inside scoop on soccer so you can maximize your enjoyment while cheering from those sidelines. Warning: It’s not as easy as it looks! Wear shin guards and bring a soccer ball and water bottle to every session; cleats are a good idea too.

KS920-S18 $95 (7–8pm) 5 Tuesdays @ Mason Rice June 19 – July 17

Soccer Tykes Thundercat Sports staff, Instructors 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! Ages 2-3 with an adult (one child per adult please). Shin guards and soccer balls are optional, but please bring a water bottle.

KS921-S18-1 $115 (5–6pm) KS921-S18-2 $115 (6–7pm) 5 Tuesdays @ Mason Rice June 19 – July 17

NCE Summer School At NCE Summer School we offer elective classes for credit, academic classes that you can take in place of their school-year equivalents, and review classes that you can take to make up classes you did not successfully complete during the year. Check our website for complete information. The grades listed refer to your grade as of Fall 2018.

Academic Classes We offer full-credit classes in biology, chemistry, and U.S. History, make-up review classes in English and Math, and a Physical Education Make-up class for students who need one or two credits of PE in order to graduate. New this year Math Review will also be offered as a preview class for kids who would find that helpful. Classes meet Monday through Friday. There are no summer school classes on Wednesday, July 4.

Newton students: You may not repeat a class for which you received a final grade of “N.”

Biology KS800-S18 $595 July 2–August 10 @ Newton North 8am–12pm

Chemistry KS801-S18 $595 July 2–August 10 @ Newton North 8am–12pm

English Review KS805-S18 $395 July 2–August 10 @ Newton North 8–10am

Math Review and Preview KS814–S18 $395 July 2–August 10 @ Newton North 8–10am

P.E. Make-up KS812-S18 $195/1 credit;$295/two credits July 2–July 13 @ Newton North; hours vary

U.S. History KS807-S18 $595 July 2–August 10 @ Newton North 8am–12pm

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

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Elective Classes

Making the Musical

Critical Writing

Jaime Alberts, Instructor

Amanda Legare, Instructor If you often feel that your ideas are better than your papers, join us and improve your academic writing in all subjects. In this class, we’ll help you define a clear thesis and organize evidence to support it. You’ll practice structuring logical paragraphs, drawing convincing connections between them, and building up to a strong, emphatic conclusion. You’ll also learn to avoid common word use and grammatical errors that can detract from your arguments. You’ll finish this class with increased confidence to tackle your future writing assignments. Grades 9-12.

How do you write a musical? What comes first—the lyrics, music, plot? Join other musical theatre lovers to find out. We’ll study music and lyrics, talk to the composers and playwrights who make them, and finally, write an original musical. In past summers we’ve talked to composer Gaby Alter (Band Geeks), playwright/actor Susan Blackwell (title of show), lyricist Daniel Lazour (We Live in Cairo), and others. You don’t need playwriting or music composition experience to join us, but you should have general familiarity with musical theatre; comfort playing an instrument or singing would also be great. Grades 9-12.

Upon completion you will receive 1.5 credits. These credits count towards your general graduation requirements, but do not satisfy your English department credit requirements.

KS811–S18 $575 August 13–August 24 @ Newton North 9am–2:30pm

KS802–S18 $450 July 2–July 20 @ Newton North 8am–12pm

Thomas Eldridge, Instructor

New

Latin Language Bootcamp Daniel Orazio, Instructor Immerse yourself in the language of poets, popes, and philosophers. That’s Latin, of course. If you studied Latin as a 7th grader last year and want to continue your studies in high school, or are new to Latin and eager to learn this beautiful ancient language, our class is for you. Focusing on the fundamentals of the language—vocabulary, grammar, and syntax—we’ll start with a review of 7th grade Latin and progress through the Latin 1 curriculum to prepare you to enter Latin 2 at either North or South in the fall. We’ll play rounds of Kahoot (a popular online game) and perform goofy grammar songs to keep you on your toes and reinforce what you learn in class. Expect a boost in all things academic, and a new appreciation for our language, which has so many roots in Latin. Grades 8-10. There is no credit awarded for this class.

KS303–S18 $595 July 2–July 27 @ Newton North 8am–12pm

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Marine Biology Join us to investigate the amazing biology of marine organisms and explore the ecology of their environment through experiential, hands-on learning. To supplement our classroom and lab work, we’ll go on four field trips. See our website for details of each trip. Grades 9-12. Upon completion you will receive 2.5 credits. These credits count towards your general graduation requirements, but do not satisfy your science department credit requirements.

KS803–S18 $575 July 2–July 27 @ Newton North 8:30–11am New

Playwriting: The 10-Minute Play Dan Fabrizio, Instructor Theatre lovers: join us to learn the fundamental elements of a successful short play. You’ll assemble a portfolio of vignettes, monologues, and scenes as you explore characters, conflict, imagery, dialogue, and genre. Class time will include creative writing activities, cold readings of scenes, and group critiques. Your final project will be a fully-realized 10-minute play— perform it with or for friends, or, North

students, submit it to the 12th Annual Playwrights’ Festival at Newton North in 2018! Playwrights of all levels welcome. For students entering grades 9-12.

KS809–S18 $345 July 30–August 10 @ Newton North 9am–12pm

Bridge to Calculus (formerly Pre-Calculus) Shawn Wallace, Instructor If you’ve successfully completed 513 or 613 Math, you may take this class to qualify for senior year calculus. We’ll cover the prerequisite topics you’ll need to understand before you move on to calculus. Your results from this course will be shared with the high school Math Department Chairs to determine appropriate placement for your senior year. For students entering Grade 12. There is no credit awarded for this class.

KS806–S18 $345 July 2–July 20 @ Newton North 8–10am New

Step-up Math Study TBA, Instructor If you’re doing independent study this summer to move up in math at Newton North or South, join us for study support. This class is open to students studying content across all grade and curriculum levels. Our teacher will provide frequent check-ins, occasional lessons, and additional resources as needed. You’re welcome to come for the full class time, or drop in when you feel the need. There is no credit awarded for this class. Grades 10-12. Attention students: You must get approval and receive curriculum materials from your school’s Math Department Head (North: Ms. LeTourneau or South: Divya Shannon) before registering for this class. There is no credit awarded for this class.

KS813–S18 $395 July 2–August 10 @ Newton North 8:30–10:30am

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College Prep & Driver’s Ed Write Successful Essays for your College Application Jacqueline Clark, Instructor Think you can write your college application essay the night before it’s due? Think again! Writing a standout essay doesn’t happen overnight. In this class, you’ll work with a professional writer who will help you choose your topic and improve your writing style. We’ll start by discussing what colleges are looking for (an essay that reflects who you are), and then, you’ll write. You’ll receive weekly written feedback on your essays as well as helpful critiques from your classmates. By the end of the class, you’ll be well on your way towards completion of your two Common Application essays, and you’ll have a handle on other essays your college applications may require. For the first session, please bring pencils and paper, or a laptop, if you have one, and a completed copy of our Background Info form, which is available under Forms on our website.

4 sessions $185 Wednesdays July 11 - August 1 7–8:30pm KH15-S18-1 Newton South Thursdays July 12 - August 2 7–8:30pm KH15-S18-2 Newton North

SAT Math Review Erin Fan, Instructor Tackle the math section of the SAT Reasoning Test with confidence. We’ll practice problems from the College Board’s sections: Heart of Algebra, Problem Solving and Data Analysis, Passport to Advanced Math and Additional Topics in Math. We’ll examine the structure of the exam, discuss test-taking strategies, and practice under timed conditions to build your skills and self-assurance.

4 sessions $195 Monday August 13–Thursday August 16 10am–12pm KH16-S18 Newton South

SAT Verbal Review

Driver’s Ed

Jacqueline Clark, Instructor

Newton Driving School staff, Instructors

Master the verbal section of the SAT Reasoning test. We’ll review the structure of the exam, sentence completion, critical reading, and the writing component of the test. You’ll practice under simulated test-taking conditions to build your skills and confidence, so you’ll be ready for any question test-makers throw your way.

Complete a course in Driver’s Education and you can get your license before the age of 18. The course has a state-mandated curriculum that is outlined in full on our website. Per state requirements, you must be 15 years and 9 months by the time the class starts. Call us or check our website for more information.

4 sessions $195 Monday August 13–Thursday August 16 12:30–2:30pm KH17-S18 Newton South

5 sessions $640; 10am-4:45pm Monday June 25–Friday June 29 KH18-S18-1 Newton South Monday July 9–Friday July 13 KH18-S18-2 Newton North Monday July 23–Friday July 27 KH18-S18-3 Newton South Monday August 13–Friday August 17 KH18-S18-4 Newton North Monday August 20–Friday August 24 KH18-S18-5 Newton North

New

Driver’s Ed Parent Training

The 2018 edition of The Official SAT Study Guide published by The College Board is REQUIRED for this class. If you would like to purchase the book from NCE, select the purchase option at the time of registration. You may also purchase the book on your own from another source and bring it to the first class.

ACT Boot Camp Summit Educational Group staff, Instructors The ACT is the college-readiness standardized test of choice in most of our country, and it is steadily gaining in popularity here in Massachusetts. It is accepted by all colleges and may be a better choice for some students. The ACT tests math, science, reading, and writing (the writing portion of the test is optional). We are pleased to partner with Summit Educational Group to offer a comprehensive program that covers all sections of the ACT exam. We will cover fundamental academic skills like algebra, critical reading, and grammar, as well as essential test-taking strategies. The class includes an initial diagnostic practice exam followed by 9 hours of classroom instruction. All materials are provided.

In this required course, parents/guardians will learn about the Driver’s Ed curriculum, the junior operator’s law, and the driving skills and behaviors that your children will be taught. The fee is included in the Driver’s Ed class tuition.

1 session Tuesday June 26 6–8pm KH09-S18-1 Newton North Wednesday July 11 6–8pm KH09-S18-2 Newton South Thursday July 26 6–8pm KH09-S18-3 Newton North

The first class on Monday, August 20 will run 9am-1pm so that students can complete the practice exam.

4 sessions $475 Monday August 20–Thursday August 23 9am–12pm KH27-S18 Newton North

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Summer At a Glance 6/25–6/29*

Grades

9am–12pm @ South

Art Around the World Gadgets & Contraptions Clay Workshop Mindful Yoga & Crafts Digital Art & Animation Chess Intensive Glass Class Creative Computing

K–3 1–4 2–5 2–5 3–5 3–6 5–9 6–9

1–4pm @ South

Classic Camp Crafts Wicked Cool Science Glass Class Coding with Scratch App Inventors Clay Workshop

K–3 K–3 2–5 3–5 6–9 6–9

9am–4pm @ South

Minecraft Mania

2–5

Sports this Week

9am–12pm @ Countryside

Soccer & Multi-Sports

Ages 4–8

9am–3pm @ Albemarle

Baseball 2–7 9am–3pm @ North

Softball 2–9 Volleyball 2–9 Lacrosse (Girls) 3–9 * If snow closings cause school in Newton to extend into this week, these classes will start the day after school ends, and tuition will be pro-rated accordingly.

7/2–7/6*

Grades

7/9–7/13

Grades

7/16–7/20

Grades

7/23–7/27

9am–12pm @ North

9am–12pm @ South

Animal Art K–3 Rocket Science 2018 1–4 Hands–on Electronics 3–5 Get Hooked on Crochet 3–9 Power Programmers: Python 6–9 Clay Workshop 6–9

Young Broadway Ages 4–8 (two weeks) 3–D Sculpture K–3 Lego Engineering 1–4 Picture Projects 2–5 Advanced Theatre Workshop 3–6 Game Creators 4–6 Art Studio: Portraiture 5–9 Public Speaking Camp 5–9 3–D Printing Challenges 6–9

Young Broadway Ages 4–8 (continued) Classic Camp Crafts K–3 Deep Blue Sea 1–4 Actors Studio 1–5 Archaeology Adventure 2–5 Coding with Scratch 3–5 Comedic Improv 5–9 Game Creators 6–9

3–D Sculpture K–3 Rocket Science 2018 1–4 Vive la France: 2–9 French Pastry Coding with Scratch 3–5 Advanced Theatre Workshop 3–6 Outdoor Art 3–6 American Sign Language 5–9 Draw & Build— 5–9 Architecture Studio 3–D Printing 6–9 Challenges

1–4pm @ North

Cardboard Cities Clay Workshop Archaeology Adventure Digital Art & Animation Comedic Improv Creative Computing

K–3 2–5 2–5 3–5 5–9 6–9

9am–12pm @ South

Sweets Around the World

2–9

1–4pm @ South

Cooking Around the World

2–9

Sports this Week 9am–12pm @ Countryside

1–4pm @ North

Animation Lab Fashion Art Projects Actors Studio Architecture Studio: Life on the Frontier Coding with Computercraft Get Hooked on Crochet MathemAddicts Stop–Motion Animation

9am–3pm @ Albemarle

Minecraft Mania 2 9am–12pm @ South

9am–3pm @ North

Vive la France: French Pastry

9–10:55am @ South

Archery 3–9 * There are no classes on Wednesday, July 4.

3–5 3–9 5–9 6–9 6–9 3–6

Animal Art K–3 Wicked Cool Vet School 1–4 City Builders 2–5 DIY Scents & Suds 2–5 Art Studio: 5–9 Landscape Painting 3–D Printing 6–9 Power Programmers: 6–9 Python 9am–4pm @ North

Minecraft Mania

2–5

Cookies & Cupcakes & Cake Pops—Oh My!

2–9

Specialty Cooks

2–9

Camp Invention

2–9

Sports this Week 9am–12pm @ Countryside

2–9 1–6

9am–3:30pm @ South

Soccer & Multi–Sports Ages 4–8

Camp Invention

9am–3pm @ North

1–6

Basketball (Boys) Soccer

Soccer & Multi-Sports

1–4pm @ South

Puppetry Workshop Lego Engineering Mini Quilts Archaeology Adventure 3–D Printing Art Studio Intensive Cooking Around the World MathemAddicts

2–9 2–9

Create a TV Show

Soccer & Multi–Sports

617 559-6999

6–9

Ages 4–8

9am–3pm @ North

Basketball (Girls) Lacrosse (Boys) Soccer

3–7

9am–3pm @ North

7/2–7/27

3–6

Sports this Week 9am–12pm @ Countryside

Ages 4–8

Basketball (Boys) Dance Camp

5–9 5–9

9am–3pm @ North

1–4pm @ North

Tennis

K–2 1–4 2–5 2–5 3–5 3–8

9am–4pm @ South

Minecraft Mania 2

1–4pm @ South 9am–3:30pm @ South

1–4pm @ South

Cooking Around the World

1–4pm @ North

9am–12pm @ South

9am–4pm @ North

Baseball 2–7 Dance Camp 2–8 Volleyball 2–9

2–5

9am–3pm @ North

Create a TV Show

Soccer & Ages 4–8 Multi–Sports

K–2 K–3 1–5

Sports this Week 9am–12pm @ Countryside

Grades

2–9 2–8

Latin Language Bootcamp: 8am-12pm. The first three weeks are at North; the last week is at South.

2–9 2–9 2–9

Summer At a Glance 7/30–8/3

Grades

8/6–8/10

Grades

8/13–8/17

Grades

8/20–8/24

Grades

9am–12pm @ South

9am–12pm @ North

Young Broadway Ages 4–8 (two weeks) Art Around the World K–3 Wicked Cool Vet School 1–4 The Brunch Club 2–9 Coding with Computercraft 3–5 Upcycled Outfits 4–9 Art Studio: Portraiture 5–9 Power Programmers: 6–9 Python Stop–Motion Animation 6–9

Young Broadway Ages 4–8 (continued) Trash Art Ages 4–7 Gadgets & Contraptions 1–4 Actors Studio 1–5 Modern Art Adventure 2–5 The Brunch Club 2–9 Chess Intensive 3–6 Public Speaking Boot Camp 5–9 Picture Perfect: Digital Photography & Editing 5–9 App Inventors 6–9

Wacky Weather K–3 Wicked Cool Vet School 1–4 Actors Studio 1–5 Modern Art Adventure 2–5 City Builders 2–5 DIY Scents & Suds 2–5 Hands–on Electronics 3–5 Knitting 3–9 5–9 Comedic Improv 3–D Printing 6–9

Science Lab Ages 4–6 Deep Blue Sea 1–4 Glass Class 2–5 Mindful Yoga & Crafts 2–5 Digital Art & Animation 3–5 Fractured Fairy Tales 3–6 Chess Intensive 3–6 Art Studio: Landscape Painting 5–9 Lotions, Lip Balm, 5–9 & More App Inventors 6–9 Power Programmers 6–9

1–4pm @ South

Trash Art Ages 4–7 Wacky Weather K–3 Actors Studio 1–5 City Builders 2–5 Sweets Around the World 2–9 Game Creators 4–6 3–D Printing Challenges 6–9 Darkroom Photography 6–9 9am–4pm @ South

Minecraft Mania

2–5

9am–12pm @ North

Playwriting: The 10–Minute Play (two weeks)

9–12

Ages 4–8

9am–3pm @ North

Field Hockey Clinic

Puppetry Workshop K–2 Cardboard Cities K–3 Rocket Science 2018 1–4 Trash to Treasure Jewelry 2–5 Hands–on Electronics 3–5 Cookies & Cupcakes & Cake Pops—Oh My! 2–9 Art Studio Intensive 3–8 Power Programmers: Python 6–9 6–9 Game Creators 9am–4pm @ South

Minecraft Mania 2

3–6

2–9

Playwriting: The 10–Minute Play (continued)

9–12

9am–3pm @ North

Create a TV Show

6–9

9am–12pm @ North

Soccer & Multi-Sports Ages 4–8 Parkour 1–4 Make a full day with morning and afternoon classes at different schools. Sheprd will get you there.

9am–1pm @ North

Basketball Together

Making the Musical (two weeks)

9–12

Trash Art Ages 4–7 Gadgets & Contraptions 1–4 DIY Scents & Suds 2–5 Animation Lab 3–5 3–5 Game Creators Knitting 3–9 American Sign Language 5–9 5–9 Glass Class Creative Computing 6–9

2–5

Sports this Week

9am–12pm @ North

Soccer & Multi-Sports Ages 4–8 Dodgeball & Multi-Sports 3–6

9–12

9am–4pm @ North

Minecraft Mania 2

3–6

Sports this Week 9am–12pm @ North

Soccer & Multi-Sports Ages 4–8 Flag Football 3–6 9am–12pm @ Mason Rice

Ages 4–8

Flag Football, Soccer & Multi-Sports

EXTRA! Soccer for Moms & Soccer Tykes Tuesday evenings June 19 – July 17 @ Mason Rice

Babysitting & CPR Thursday June 28 and Tuesday August 28 @ South

Home Alone Safety July 9 @ North

9am–2:30pm @ North

Making the Musical (continued)

9am–4pm @ North

Basketball Jr.

1–4pm @ North

Sports this Week 9am–12pm @ Mason Rice

Basketball Jr.

Ages 4–8

HIGH SCHOOL Theatre Playwriting July 30 – August 10 @ North

Making the Musical August 13 – 24 @ North

9–10:55am @ Bigelow

Archery 3–9 9am–12pm @ Bigelow

Parkour 5–9 5-8

9am–3pm @ North

All Sports

9am–2:30pm @ North

9am–12pm @ Mason Rice

Sports this Week

Mid-Day Rides

Wicked Cool Science K–3 Circuitry 101 1–4 Trash to Treasure Jewelry 2–5 3–D Printing 3–5 Fractured Fairy Tales 3–6 Art Studio Intensive 3–8 Decor by Me 4–9 Lotions, Lip Balm, & More 5–9 Power Programmers: Python 6–9

Minecraft Mania

9am–12pm @ North

Sports this Week 9am–12pm @ North

Soccer & Multi-Sports

1–4pm @ South

1–4pm @ North

8/27–8/31

1–4pm @ Bigelow

Parkour 1–4 2–8

1–4pm @ North

Parkour 5–9

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General Info & Policies

Policies & Procedures Adults & Kids Access Our classes are open to everyone. Let us know if you have any special concerns or need special assistance.

Age Requirements Adult classes are open to students 18 years of age and older. Age requirements for Kids classes are listed per class.

Changes NCE reserves the right to cancel classes that are under-enrolled, and to change times, locations, and instructors when necessary.

Discounts/Scholarships We offer a 15% discount to seniors (age 65+), veterans, and employees of the City of Newton. The discount is available on most of our classes, but only if you register by phone and let us know at the time of registration. ELL, one-session, pairs’ rate, and other select classes are excluded. Discounts do not apply to materials, food fees, or our Kids classes, and can not be combined. Partial scholarships are available on a limited basis for Newton residents. Call us for more information.

Permissions We may occasionally post your work on our website or take pictures of students in our classes to use in promotional materials. Your enrollment in a class indicates your approval for this.

Refunds/Withdrawals For our adult, and school-year Kids classes, you must withdraw at least seven days before the class start date printed in our catalog to receive either a refund minus a $10 processing fee, or a credit-on-account minus a $5 fee. The $6 registration fee is non-refundable. No other refunds or credits will be given, unless we cancel your class, in which case you’ll receive a full refund. To withdraw from a class, call us during office hours; we do not process withdrawals by email. There are no partial refunds for student absences, scheduling conflicts, or weather-related closings. See the next page for our Kids Summer Refund Policy.

617 559-6999

Waitlist Status

Extended Day

If the class you want is full, 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. If Newton public schools are closed due to inclement weather, our classes that run in school buildings are cancelled. Decisions about offsite classes are made individually; check your class listing on our website. Classes cancelled due to weather will be made up at the end of the term; there will be no refunds for weather-related closings.

New this year: We have both morning and afternoon Extended Day. Our morning program runs from 8-9am; our staff will bring students to their 9am classes. Our afternoon program runs from 4-5:30pm; our staff will pick up students from their afternoon classes and bring them to Extended Day. Morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up will be at our designated Extended Day location. We don’t prorate our fee for Extended Day, but you are welcome to send your child for fewer than five days. (Let us know if you plan to do this). Please no early drop-offs or late pick-ups, as there is no supervision before 8am or after 5:30pm.

We are Inclusive

Grades/Ages

NCE does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of age, race, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or any other category protected by federal or state law.

All grades and ages listed are for Fall 2018.

Weather Cancellations

Kids Behavior Policy It is our expectation that students in our classes will follow their teacher’s instructions. Students are expected to be respectful of their teachers and peers. Students must use only materials designated for their NCE class and use them appropriately. If your child does not meet these expectations, we will communicate with you to discuss his or her behavior. If after two such communications your child’s behavior has not improved, we will ask you to withdraw your child from the class and no refund will be given. If your child exhibits threatening physical behavior towards others in the class, he or she will be withdrawn immediately and no refund will be given.

Drop-off & Pick-up Procedures Please bring your child to his or her class each day and pick up from the classroom (Extended Day students, see below). If anyone other than a parent or guardian will be picking up your child, contact the NCE office by email at staff@ newtoncommunityed.org, or by phone at 617559-6999. If your child is in grade 3-9 and can self-dismiss, email us with your permission. Grades 10 & up can self-dismiss with no written permission.

Late Fees Please respect our staff and pick up your child on time. 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.

Locations To find your class, 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. Drop-off/ pick-up for summer sports varies by location; you’ll get an email with specifics for your class.

Make a Full Day Choose the morning and afternoon programs you want 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 9–2:30pm or later, as they will have lunch as a class. You must bring your own lunch, as lunch is not provided. Lunch is not offered for kids who are enrolled in a single half-day program.

Registration Form

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Medical Attention Except where noted, NCE Summer Kids classes are not state-licensed camps. Our staff members are not authorized to administer medication. Please call our office to discuss any medical needs.

Where did the time go! 10 years ago Ed Hauben joined NCE as our Executive Director. Since then, he's acquired four additional great reasons to retire. Grandkids Mason, Teddy, Greysen, and Blair have joined 11 year-old Sydney in occupying space in Grandpa's heart, and come this June, they'll get more of his time too. NCE has come a long way since Ed took the helm: we’re now the proud sponsors of NAA Basketball, Newton Summer School, and the former Garden City Sports. But perhaps Ed’s greatest legacy is the Mindfulness program that he began here; it has brought many new clients to NCE and has introduced thousands of people to Mindfulness practice, something that’s long been near and dear to Ed. We wish Ed great happiness as he moves on from NCE; we will miss his wise counsel, his wife Jan (who's helped with many NCE programs and has become a member of the NCE family), and, last but not least, occasional visits from those cute grandkids.

Refunds/Withdrawals If you withdraw from a class before June 1, you can have a refund minus a $25 processing fee. After June 1, no refunds or credits will be given. A transfer may be possible, space permitting. There is a $50 fee for each transfer. Refund and transfer requests must be made by phone.

Snacks and Lunch Bring your own snacks for half-day programs, and lunch as well for full-day ones.

Many thanks to these donors to our scholarship fund and

Special Circumstances

supporters of our program

Contact us to discuss any medical conditions, allergies, learning styles, or other special circumstances that could impact your child’s experience in our program.

May Chin, Compassionate Care Hospice, Lisa Cukier, Sandra Deneault, Deborah Goodman, Anne Lenox, Ann Lovell, Richard Mallon, Bob Phinney & the Clay Center Observatory, Afkham Salie and L’Aroma Cafe & Bakery, Kristine Munroe, Russian School of Math, Renee Senes, and United Methodist Church of Newton.

Registration Form Name

Birth Date*

Address School*

Grade (Fall ‘18)*

Parents’ or Guardians’ Names* Phone (primary #)

(secondary #) Email

* REQUIRED FOR KIDS REGISTRATIONS ONLY

For Kids’ registrations, we must have two DIFFERENT phone #s, in case of an emergency. Don’t have a landline? List the # 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

Fee

Donation to Scholarship Fund Registration Fee (once per person, per term)

Total

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

MasterCard

Card # Cardholder Signature

Visa

Discover

American Express Expiration Date

Security Code

$6.00

Newton Public Schools

Non-Profit Org. US Postage PAID Permit No. 54826 Boston, MA

Newton Community Education 457 Walnut Street Newton, MA 02460

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