newton community education
WINTER 2015
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On the cover: Maya Hayao was in first grade at Mason Rice when she painted Smiley the snowman. Maya loves art, and enjoys ballet and playing violin too. She’s also a writer; her favorite subjects are animals, friends, and family. Maya’s plan is to be an author and artist when she grows up. Her favorite place is Mason Rice School. (Editor’s note: it’s one of our favorite places too.)
Family Programs Glass Mosaic Jewelry Michel L’Huillier, Instructor Make a mini-mosaic inside a deep pendant using pre-cut, colored glass pieces. Choose from a wide variety of glass colors and shapes, and select a silver- or gold-plated pendant to make your jewelry. Once the glass pieces are glued to the metal, you’ll grout your pendants with one of the many colored grouts available. Clean your pieces, add the provided black leather cord necklace, and voilà—you’ll have a beautifully unique piece of jewelry to wear. All materials are provided; a $45 materials fee is payable to the instructor for two pendants (one per student). Additional pendants can be made for $20 each. For kids ages seven and up with an adult. (Solo adults or kids over age 15 are welcome as well—please call to register.) Sign up for this class along with Glass Fusing (KE117) and receive a $10 discount. Discount will appear at checkout.
KW22-W15-1 $45 Adult/child pair $30 Add’l student (adult or child) Friday January 30 @ Newton South 3:30–5:30pm
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Glass Fusing Michel L’Huillier, Instructor
Tot Jam Thundercat Sports staff, Instructors
Make art from glass by fusing. You’ll learn basic glass fusing techniques and play with pre-cut colored glass pieces, glass powders, frits, and stringers to create your individual works. After a series of short demonstrations and a few fun exercises, adult-child pairs will work side by side to create small plates or bowls (one per student), fused necklaces, and name plates. The finished pieces will be available at the NCE office a week after this class. All materials are provided; a $75 materials fee (or $37.50 per student) is payable to the instructor. New and returning students are welcome to join us; returning students can make another plate or bowl, or a fused glass sun-catcher. For kids ages six and up with an adult. (Solo adults or kids over age 15 are welcome as well—please call to register.) Sign up for this class along with Glass Mosaic Jewelry (KW22) and receive a $10 discount. Discount will appear at checkout.
Toddlers, accompanied by an adult, can learn the basics of Soccer, Basketball, and Softee Hockey in this fun, noncompetitive class. At each session we’ll introduce some basic skills and sports concepts, and play new games to reinforce those skills. Players will increase their sense of balance, improve their coordination and physical movement, and have a leg up when they join the big leagues! Please wear comfortable clothes and sneakers and bring a water bottle. Ages 2-3 with an adult (one child per adult please).
KW17-W15-1 $45 Adult/child pair $30 Add’l student (adult or child) Friday February 6 @ Newton South 3:30–5:30pm Soccer Tots* 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! Shin guards and soccer balls are optional, but please bring a water bottle. Ages 2–3 with an adult (one child per adult please).
KW12-W15-1 $105 * 6 Saturdays @ Burr 9–10am January 24 – March 14 No class February 14 & 21 KW12-W15-BG $105+ 6 Thursdays @ Boys & Girls Club 10–11am January 29 – March 12 No class February 19 + If school in Newton is cancelled due to inclement weather, we will not hold class and will schedule a make-up session.
Soccer* For ages 4-6. See page 9 for details.
Sports Jam* For ages 4-6. See page 9 for details.
KW04-W15-1 $105 6 Saturdays @ Burr 11 am –12pm January 24 – March 14 No class February 14 & 21
* In case of inclement weather, please call the Newton Buildings Hotline at 617-559-9020. Their outgoing message will be updated if school buildings are closed, in which case our classes are cancelled.
Don’t miss Celebrate Newton... a fabulous crafts fair on Sunday December 7 at Newton South. The fair features Newton artists, and there’s a kids’ crafts table too. See celebratenewton.com for details. Proceeds benefit our scholarship fund.
For Middle Schoolers Archery See details on page 5.
Babysitting & Safety Training Juanita Allen Kingsley, Instructor Become an expert babysitter with this American Academy of Pediatrics course. Learn infant and childcare basics, plus how to react to medical emergencies and injuries, perform first aid for common childhood injuries and illnesses, and set up and run your own babysitting business. You’ll receive a certificate of completion at the end of the course, as well as our BLAST (Babysitter Lessons and Safety Training) manual for future reference. Ages 11 and up. Sign up for this class with Pediatric First Aid & CPR (KM20), and receive a $10 discount. Discount will appear at checkout.
KM19-W15-1 $70 Friday January 23 @ Newton South 3:15–6:15pm KM19-W15-2 $70 Wednesday February 18 @ Newton North 9am–12pm KM19-W15-3 $70 Friday March 20 @ Newton South 3:15 – 6:15pm
Fencing for Middle Schoolers Olympia Fencing Center staff, Instructors Learn the sport made famous by action movies and the Olympics that has been with us since the dawn of civilization. Become a competitive fencer, or just come to appreciate this ageless art form and the opportunity it provides for mastering discipline, etiquette, and sportsmanship. Learn basic fencing techniques such as footwork and bladework, and refine strategies for your own bouts. Develop confidence, quick thinking, balance, agility, speed, and poise. We’ll provide individual instruction; fencers will be paired appropriately. All equipment is provided; wear sneakers and athletic pants. Grades 6-8.
KM27-W15-1 $215 10 Fridays @ Brown Middle School 3:30–4:30pm January 30 - April 17 No class Feb 20 & April 3
Floor Hockey Thundercat Sports staff, Instructors
Pediatric First Aid & CPR Juanita Allen Kingsley, Instructor
Deke, dodge, and score with Thundercat Sports’ floor hockey program. Learn the fundamentals of hockey such as puck/ball handling, passing, shooting, and defense through fun drills, unique games, and proven coaching techniques. You’ll enjoy practicing these skills with scrimmages that will make up about half of each class. Weekly trivia and a Stanley Cup Championship day will add to the fun. Please wear sneakers and bring a water bottle. Grades 5-8.
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. Ages 11 and up. Sign up for this class with Babysitting and Safety Training (KM19), and receive a $10 discount. Discount will appear at checkout.
KM30-W15-1 $155 8 Tuesdays @ Brown Middle School 2:30–3:30pm January 20 - March 17 No class February 17
Game Design Emily Treat, Instructor Make your own computer games and learn about video game design in this hands-on class. Learn fundamental programming concepts, game design mechanics, and theory. We’ll explore various features and applications; analyze existing games; and experiment with our own versions by modifying or re-creating graphics, game mechanics, and sound effects. You’ll learn about the game design process from concept development to testing, and have the opportunity to test actual games the instructor has in progress. You’ll complete working games to play at home and share with friends online. Returning students will work on more advanced projects and critique each other’s work. All levels welcome. Grades 6 and up.
KM14-W15-1 $195 7 Wednesdays @ Newton North 7–8:30pm January 21 – March 11 No class February 18
KM20-W15-1 $70 Friday January 30 @ Newton South 3:15 – 6:15pm KM20-W15-2 $70 Wednesday February 18 @ Newton North 12:30–3:30pm
Yoga for Middle Schoolers Mary Beth Johnson, Instructor Complement your academics and extracurriculars with this energizing class. We’ll gear the sequencing of our positions towards creating a sense of community and helping you learn to use Yoga in your everyday life. Classes will be lighthearted and fun, but you’ll learn precise Yoga practice, and will develop balance and strength. We’ll provide a rest period (Savasana) so you’ll leave class relaxed, refreshed, and ready to tackle the night’s homework. Brown students—hurry on over and then unwind; you’re welcome to join this class late. Grades 6-8.
KM07-W15-1 $195 10 Thursdays @ Oak Hill Middle School 2:45–4pm January 29 – April 9 No class February 19
Don’t Wait! Sign up now for the class you want to take. We must decide whether or not a class is running a week before its start date, and your registration can make the difference. Some classes fill quickly, so register early to avoid disapointment.
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For Elementary Schoolers Actors Studio Bridget Frey, Andrew Short, Kim Smith, & Sarah Brooke Vanaman, Instructors Young actors, get ready to shine! Enjoy a variety of acting exercises, physical and vocal warm-ups, improvisational games, and scenework, to introduce you to the world of theatre and get you comfortable with free expression and imagination. You’ll be introduced to basic acting concepts, learn how plays are created and produced, and gain poise in front of any type of audience. The final class will include a revue performance showcasing the skills you’ve learned. New and returning students welcome. Grades 1-5.
KE235-W15-BU $185 (Burr; Frey) 10 Mondays @ 3:15 – 4:15pm January 26 - April 6 No class February 16 KE235-W15-PE $185 (Peirce; Frey) KE235-W15-WI $185 (Williams; Smith) 10 Tuesdays @ 12:45–1:45pm January 27 – April 7 No class February 24 KE235-W15-FR $185 (Franklin; Vanaman) KE235-W15-LE $185 (Lincoln-Eliot; Short) KE235-W15-MR $185 (Mason Rice; Frey) 10 Wednesdays @ 3:15 – 4:15pm January 28 – April 8 No class February 18 KE235-W15-CA $185 (Cabot; Frey) KE235-W15-ZE $185 (Zervas; Vanaman) 10 Thursdays @ 3:15 – 4:15pm January 29 – April 9 No class February 19
Advanced Chess Larry Eldridge & Ross Eldridge, Instructors Expand your knowledge of chess and improve your playing. Learn positional tactics and advanced moves, according to your level of ability. Play games against formidable opponents! Note: This class is open to returning students or by permission of the instructor only. Grades 1-5.
KE103-W15-CA $220 (Cabot; L. Eldridge) KE103-W15-MR $220 (Mason Rice; R. Eldridge) 14 Fridays @ 3:15 – 4:15pm January 30 – May 22 No class Feb 20; April 3 & 24
Advanced Drawing Jack Neylan, Instructor Attention parents: If you’ve seen your kids draw and think they may have some serious talent, we want them in this class! Kids: if you love to draw and want to find out how good you can be, this is the class for you. You’ll build your skills by drawing still-lifes, drawing from photographs, and experimenting with various artistic styles such as realism, impressionism, and abstraction. We’ll discuss color theory, how to draw anatomy, and other relevant topics for the serious or aspiring artist. All levels welcome so long as you love to draw! Bring a sketchpad for now—a more detailed supply list is coming later. New and returning students welcome. Grades 2-5.
KE150-W15-1 $275 14 Tuesdays @ Bowen 12:45–2:15pm January 27 – May 12 No class Feb 17 & April 21
KE235-W15-BO $185 (Bowen; Short) KE235-W15-HM $185 (Horace Mann; Vanaman) 10 Fridays @ 3:15 – 4:15pm January 30 – April 17 No class Feb 20 & April 3
Attention Parents: Please read the FAQs and Behavior Policy on our website for everything you need to know about NCE Kids classes.
Advanced Lego Engineering & Robotics Wicked Cool for Kids staff, Instructors Engineers of the future: you’ve learned basic engineering concepts through building with Legos; you’ve made simple machines with gears and pulleys, and constructed cool cars and boats. Now it’s time to tackle some serious challenges. Working in teams of two, you’ll use the engineering design process to create a Lego machine to solve a problem— make a car that won’t roll downhill, or an automatic letter stamper. Next, you’ll build a Lego robot and use robotics programming to make it obey your commands. Extreme Lego challenges to engage budding techies! Attention Lego & Robotics veterans: this class was last offered in the Fall of 2013. Grades 2-4.
KE147-W15-MR $255 (Mason Rice) KE147-W15-ZE $255 (Zervas) 12 Mondays @ 3:15 – 4:15pm January 26 – April 27 No class Feb 16 & April 20 KE147-W15-LE $255 (Lincoln Eliot) 12 Wednesdays @ 3:15 – 4:15pm January 28 – April 29 No class Feb 18 & April 22 KE147-W15-BO $255 (Bowen) KE147-W15-CA $255 (Cabot) 12 Thursdays @ 3:15 – 4:15pm January 29 – April 30 No class Feb 19 & April 23 KE147-W15-BU $255 (Burr) KE147-W15-HM $255 (Horace Mann) 12 Fridays @ 3:15 – 4:15pm January 30 – May 8 No class Feb 20: April 3 & 24 KE147-W15-BG $255 (Boys & Girls Club) 12 Fridays @ 4:30–5:30pm January 30 – May 8 No class Feb 20: April 3 & 24
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Archery Delicious Bow & Arrows staff, Instructors Honoring Newton’s legacy of hosting the nation’s first organized archery team, NCE is pleased to offer this still-popular sport as part of our after-school program. Archery is a great option for those who prefer a noncompetitive individual sport to team sports. Certified instructors from Delicious Bow & Arrows (formerly Archery USA), will determine your dominant eye, explain the rules, and get you started, providing individualized instruction throughout the class. Archers will learn technique, form, and accuracy. Equipment is provided. All levels welcome. Grades 3 and up.
KM13-W15-1 $215 8 Tuesdays @ Oak Hill Middle School 2:30–4pm January 27 – March 24 No class February 17 KM13-P15-1 $215 8 Tuesdays @ Bigelow Middle School 2:30–4pm April 7 – June 2 No class April 21
Art Studio: Pastel & Charcoal 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. Expect your final works to be worthy of display at the MFA, seriously. Grades 3-5. Bring the following materials: a desktop easel, 18” x 24” drawing pad (not sketching pad), assorted charcoal pencils (a boxed set is fine), knead eraser (if not included in your pencil kit), tri-tip white eraser, dry pastel chalks, and blending stumps.
KE231-W15-BU $255 10 Mondays @ Burr 3:15 – 5:15pm January 26 – April 6 No class February 16 KE231-W15-MR $255 10 Tuesdays @ Mason Rice 12:45–2:45pm January 27 – April 7 No class February 17
KE231-W15-CO $255 10 Thursdays @ Countryside 3:15 – 5:15pm January 29 – April 9 No class February 19
Babysitting & CPR Training
KE102-W15-CA $220 (Cabot; L. Eldridge; 4:15-5:15pm) KE102-W15-PE $220 (Peirce; Frymer; 3:15-4:15pm) 14 Fridays @ above locations/times January 30 – May 22 No class Feb 20; April 3 & 24
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Chess Larry Eldridge, Ross Eldridge, Steven Frymer, Lou Mercuri, Maryanne Reilly, Instructors Learn the basics or expand your knowledge of this remarkable game of strategy that had its origins in India over 1500 years ago. Learn the principles of chess, positional tactics, and basic to advanced moves, according to your level of ability. Through games played in class coached by an experienced chess master, you’ll gain the confidence to play well against any opponent, and come away with new appreciation and respect for one of the most wonderful games ever invented. Grades 1-5. Note: Students at all levels are welcome, but you must know how each piece moves before starting this class.
KE102-W15-BO $220 (Bowen; Frymer) KE102-W15-WI $220 (Williams; R. Eldridge) 14 Mondays @ 3:15 – 4:15pm January 26 – May 11 No class Feb 16 & April 20 KE102-W15-BU $220 (Burr; Reilly) KE102-W15-HM $220 (Horace Mann; L. Eldridge) KE102-W15-MR $220 (Mason Rice; R. Eldridge) KE102-W15-ZE $220 (Zervas; Mercuri) 14 Tuesdays @ 12:45–1:45pm January 27 – May 12 No class Feb 17 & April 21 KE102-W15-CO $220 (Countryside; R. Eldridge) 14 Wednesdays @ 3:15 – 4:15pm January 28 – May 13 No class Feb 18 & April 22 KE102-W15-FR $220 (Franklin; L. Eldridge) 14 Thursdays @ 3:15 – 4:15pm January 29 – May 14 No class Feb 19 & April 23
Chinese Brush Painting Vartus Varadian, Instructor Create beautiful paintings like the old masters. You’ll paint classical subjects like flowers and birds using special Chinese brushes, ink, and watercolor on rice paper, and you’ll apply traditional Chinese techniques to paint a variety of unique visual effects. You’ll develop your own interpretation and artistic expression to produce elegant pieces of art. Tuition includes materials. New and returning students welcome. Grades K-2.
KE128-W15-BU $195 10 Wednesdays @ Burr 3:15 – 4:15pm January 28 – April 8 No class Feb 18 KE128-W15-HM $195 10 Thursdays @ Horace Mann 3:15 – 4:15pm January 29 – April 9 No class Feb 19
Chinese Club Vicki Ni & Lei Reilley, Instructors Ni hao! Enjoy a little Chinese immersion in an intimate and fun setting. You’ll get Mandarin language education; work on crafts such as calligraphy, origami, and paper cutting; and have fun singing Chinese songs and playing games. New and returning students welcome. Grades K-5.
KE201-W15-BO $285 (Bowen; Ni) KE201-W15-MR $285 (Mason Rice; Reilley) 12 Mondays @ 3:15 – 5:15pm January 26 – May 11 No class Feb 16, March 9 & 16, & April 20 KE201-W15-HM $285 (Ni) 12 Tuesdays @ Horace Mann 12:45–2:45pm January 27 – April 28 No class Feb 17 & April 21 KE201-W15-BU $285 (Ni) 12 Thursdays @ Burr 3:15 – 5:15pm January 29 – April 30 No class Feb 19 & April 23 www.newtoncommunityed.org
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Comics & Cartooning Jack Neylan, Instructor
Drawing Club Jack Neylan, Instructor
Create your own super heroes—villains, avengers, monsters, fairies, or nice guys. In this class you’ll learn the “how-to” of cartooning, and you’ll make original cartoon drawings along with backgrounds, cool lettering, and exciting stories. Classes will include brainstorming, and creating your own comic strips, comic book pages, and animated flip books. Please bring an 18x24” drawing pad (any kind of paper is fine), pencils (regular and colored), erasers, and markers if you’d like. New and returning students welcome. Grades 3-5.
Take your drawing to the next level. We’ll work on techniques to help you draw the way you want to; you’ll learn to draw faces, bodies, objects, landscapes, and perspective, with step-by-step individual attention so you can progress at your own rate. We’ll provide challenges for the more experienced artists and encouragement for the newer ones—you’ll all end up drawing better than you ever thought you could. Please bring paper (preferably an 8x10 sketchbook), pencils (regular and colored), erasers, and markers if you’d like. New and returning students welcome. Grades 2-5.
KE148-W15-AN $220 14 Wednesdays @ Angier /Carr 3:15 – 4:15pm January 28 – May 13 No class Feb 18 & April 22
KE149-W15-HM $220 14 Mondays @ Horace Mann 3:15 – 4:15pm January 26 – May 11 No class Feb 16 & April 20
KE148-W15-WI $220 14 Thursdays @ Williams 3:15 – 4:15pm January 29 – May 14 No class Feb 19 & April 23
KE149-W15-ZE $220 14 Fridays @ Zervas 3:15 – 4:15pm January 30 – May 22 No class Feb 20; April 3 & 24
KE143-W15-1 $245 14 Tuesdays @ Mason Rice 12:45–1:45pm February 3 – May 19 No class Feb 17 & April 21
Fencing: New & Continuing Fencers Olympia Fencing Center staff, Instructors
KE143-W15-2 $245 14 Tuesdays @ Mason Rice 2–3pm February 3 – May 19 No class Feb 17 & April 21
En garde! Learn the sport made famous by action movies and the Olympics that has been with us since the dawn of civilization. Become a competitive fencer, or just come to appreciate this ageless art form and the opportunity it provides for mastering discipline, etiquette, and sportsmanship. You’ll learn basic fencing techniques such as footwork and bladework, and refine strategies to direct your own bouts. You’ll develop confidence, quick thinking, balance, agility, coordination, speed, and poise. We’ll provide individual instruction; fencers will be paired appropriately. All equipment is provided; wear sneakers and athletic pants. New and returning students welcome. Grades 3-5.
KE261-W15-1 $225 11 Wednesdays @ Brown Middle School 3:30–4:30pm January 28 – April 15 No class February 18
Floor Hockey See page 3 for details.
Game Design with Scratch continued Kevin Osborn, Instructor Continue your work in this popular free programming environment and you’ll be writing your own game in no time. You’ll learn programming fundamentals and put them to work to create animations, interactive stories, and games. 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, so when you learn Scratch you are getting a head start in learning more complicated languages later. We’ll master different concepts weekly, ending with a super show-and-tell of your individual and group creations. For returning students in grades 3-5; new students are welcome to join, but must enroll in our “catch-up” class: KE144-W15-1; see below.
Game Design with Scratch Catch-up Class Kevin Osborn, Instructor If you’re joining our Game Design class as a new student this winter, you’ll have some catching up to do. That’s why we’d like you and a parent or guardian to join us for these two sessions to get an overview of concepts covered in our fall Game Design class. You’ll have some practice time before your class starts (get your adult partner to work with you), so you’ll be all set to join returning students this term. Grades 3-5.
KE144-W15-1 $60 2 Thursdays @ Newton South 6:30–8:30pm January 15 – January 22
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Home Alone Safety Juanita Allen Kingsley, Instructor
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Girls Science Club/ Anatomy Academy Wicked Cool for Kids staff, Instructors Girls, get into science with these hands-on chemistry and biology projects. Unlock the secrets of the laboratory to create customized soaps, lip balms, lotions, and formulas, and make your own cool products to take home. Learn about chemical properties and reactions while making fizzing potions and smelly solutions. Next, explore the human body’s fascinating system of cells, tissues, and organs. Create models of skin, eyes, and lungs, and tour the digestive system. As future doctors, you’ll learn you’re smarter than you think when we examine the brain and how it works. Grades 1-3.
KE145-W15-BU $255 (Burr; 12:45-1:45pm) KE145-W15-BG $255 (Boys & Girls Club; 2:30-3:30pm) 12 Tuesdays at above locations/times January 27 – April 28 No class Feb 17 & April 21 KE145-W15-AN $255 (Angier/Carr) KE145-W15-BO $255 (Bowen) KE145-W15-HM $255 (Horace Mann) 12 Wednesdays @ 3:15 – 4:15pm January 28 – April 29 No class Feb 18 & April 22 KE145-W15-CO $255 (Countryside) KE145-W15-FR $255 (Franklin) KE145-W15-PE $255 (Peirce) 12 Thursdays @ 3:15 – 4:15pm January 29 – April 30 No class Feb 19 & April 23 KE145-W15-CA $255 (Cabot) KE145-W15-UN $255 (Underwood) 12 Fridays @ 3:15 – 4:15pm January 30 – May 8 No class Feb 20: April 3 & 24
Take the first steps towards independence. Learn telephone and door answering techniques, accident and fire protection, first aid techniques, and all about Internet safety. We’ll talk about how to manage your time when you’re home alone for short amounts of time, watch an instructional video, and explore scenarios through role-playing. Grades 3-5.
KE230-W15-AN $45 Tuesday February 3 @ Angier/Carr 12:45–2:45pm KE230-W15-BO $45 Tuesday January 27 @ Bowen 12:45–2:45pm KE230-W15-BU $45 Thursday March 12 @ Burr 12:45–2:45pm KE230-W15-CA $45 Friday March 6 @ Cabot 3:15 – 5:15pm KE230-W15-CO $45 Friday March 13 @ Countryside 3:15 – 5:15pm KE230-W15-PE $45 Thursday May 7 @ Peirce 12:45–2:45pm New
Imagination Authors Chyten Center staff, Instructors Join us for this team approach to book building. Design a fantasy world with major and minor characters, settings and locales, an extended backstory, and a world of wonder. Using novels like Harry Potter and The Chronicles of Narnia as inspiration, you’ll use artwork and brainstorming to develop plot twists and dynamic characters, and then you’ll write. Mini-lessons on writing techniques will be provided along the way; you’ll learn about dialogue, character, setting descriptions, improved word choice, and plot and theme treatment. Your ideas will be synthesized into one classwide novel representing your amazing imaginations. Grades 2-4.
KE138-W15-WI $235 (Williams) 14 Mondays @ 3:15 – 4:15pm January 26 – May 11 No class Feb 16 & April 20
KE138-W15-HM $235 (Horace Mann) KE138-W15-MR $235 (Mason Rice) 14 Thursdays @ 3:15 – 4:15pm January 29 – May 14 No class Feb 19 & April 23 KE138-W15-CO $235 (Countryside) 14 Fridays @ 3:15 – 4:15pm January 30 – May 22 No class Feb 20: April 3 & 24
Karate Lil’ Sports staff, Instructors Kick, punch, block, and have fun in this non-competitive karate class. We’ll practice all our karate moves on the ground and in the air—you’ll learn to jump, roll, and fall properly, and improve your forms and techniques by working with multiple partners. We’ll enjoy a new and different karate-themed game at the end of each class. No uniforms provided; please bring your own or just wear comfortable clothes to move in. Sneakers are a must. New and returning students welcome. Grades K-2.
KE135-W15-HM $195 10 Mondays @ Horace Mann 3:15 – 4:15pm January 26 – April 6 No class February 16 KE135-W15-PE $195 10 Wednesdays @ Peirce 3:15 – 4:15pm January 28 – April 8 No class February 18 KE135-W15-UN $195 10 Thursdays @ Underwood 3:15 – 4:15pm January 29 – April 9 No class February 19 KE135-W15-FR $195 10 Fridays @ Franklin 3:15 – 4:15pm January 30 – April 17 No class Feb 20; April 3 & 24
Spend February and April break with NCE. See page 11 for some great vacation-week options.
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Lego Engineering & Superhero Science Wicked Cool for Kids staff, Instructors Tackle both engineering and physics challenges in this Wicked Cool combo class. First, investigate basic engineering concepts while building a seesaw, vehicle, spinning top, and other fun working mechanisms with Legos. Then, explore physics to find out what makes a superhero super. Conduct gravity experiments to learn what it would take for Superman to leap over tall buildings in a single bound; create optical illusions to understand how Wonder Woman’s jet can disappear; investigate how Spiderman (and real spiders) can walk up walls, and examine Batman’s super gadgets that help him fight crime. Can science make superheroes a reality? Join us to find out. Grades K-1. Attention Lego veterans: The Legos portion of this class was last offered in Winter 2014, but Superhero Science is brand new.
KE146-W15-ZE $255 (Zervas) 12 Thursdays @ 3:15 – 4:15pm January 29 – April 30 No class Feb 19 & April 23 KE146-W15-BU $255 (Burr) KE146-W15-HM $255 (Horace Mann) 12 Fridays @ 3:15 – 4:15pm January 30 – May 8 No class Feb 20: April 3 & 24
Mad Science: Mix It Up, Energize It... and More Mad Science staff, Instructors Mad Science brings you a mix of exciting activities in this winter’s program. Learn about secret messages and how to send them to friends using special codes; check out telecommunications technology and assemble sound wave-making devices; learn about the persistence of vision and how it makes movies possible; mix it up as we explore the physical aspects of chemistry; and embark on a quest for alternative energy sources. We’ll also tap into potential and kinetic energy, and investigate aerodynamics and a host of associated scientific concepts. As always, there will be hands-on activities, and amazing projects to make and take home. Grades 1-3.
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Attention Mad Science veterans: two of these activities were last seen in Winter 2014; the rest are older or are brand new.
KE140-W15-CA $235 (Cabot) KE140-W15-CO $235 (Countryside) KE140-W15-FR $235 (Franklin) 14 Mondays @ 3:15 – 4:15pm January 26 – May 11 No class Feb 16 & April 20 KE140-W15-BU $235 (Burr) 14 Wednesdays @ 3:15 – 4:15pm January 28 – May 13 No class Feb 18 & April 22 KE140-W15-MR $235 (Mason Rice) KE140-W15-WI $235 (Williams) 14 Thursdays @ 3:15 – 4:15pm January 29 – May 14 No class Feb 19 & April 23 KE140-W15-BO $235 (Bowen) 14 Fridays @ 3:15 – 4:15pm January 30 – May 22 No class Feb 20: April 3 & 24
Math Mania Nicholas Sterling, Instructor If your mind is abuzz with numbers, join other math-minded individuals for afternoons of extra fun with mathematics. Test your skills and imagination, and travel with us on a math adventure. Be a sleuth, hunting down a stolen treasure. As you take steps in the search, you must solve increasingly difficult math problems; if you get the right answers you come closer to nabbing the thief and finding the treasure, but if you get the wrong answers he slips through your fingers and hides out. Math problems will be tailored to fit the math abilities of individuals in the group. Grades 1-4; returning 5th graders welcome too.
KE187-W15-1 $220 14 Fridays @ Zervas 3:15 – 4:15pm January 30 – May 22 No class Feb 20; April 3 & 24
Math Mania 2 Howard Loewinger, Instructor Sharpen your math skills and apply your imagination to a variety of fun math activities. We’ll tackle math puzzles, games, brain teasers, and problems, using computers as well as good old fashioned paper and pencil. Math is a foundation for all things technology-related, so future programmers, get your head start here. New and returning students welcome. Grades 3-5.
KE188-W15-CO $205 12 Mondays @ Countryside 3:15 – 4:15pm January 26 – April 27 No class Feb 16 & April 20 KE188-W15-BO $205 12 Tuesdays @ Bowen 12:45–1:45pm January 27 – April 28 No class Feb 17 & April 21
Pottery Claire Anderson, Instructor Clay is the greatest outlet for builders and artists alike. In this class you’ll work with your hands to create interesting and unique projects that can be functional, beautiful, or both. You’ll make a range of pieces, then glaze and fire your favorites. Tuition includes materials and firing fees. New and returning students are welcome; all receive individualized attention in our small class setting. Grades 1-5.
KE100-W15-WI $245 14 Wednesdays @ Williams 3:15 – 4:15pm January 28 – May 13 No class Feb 18 & April 22 KE100-W15-BO $245 14 Thursdays @ Bowen 3:15 – 4:15pm February 5 – May 21 No class Feb 19 & April 23 KE100-W15-MR $245 14 Fridays @ Mason Rice 3:15 – 4:15pm February 6 – May 29 No class Feb 20; April 3 & 24
Attention 5th Graders You can join some of our classes for middle schoolers. See page 3.
Ready, Set... Draw! Matthew Shropshire, Instructor If you enjoy creating imaginative artwork, take this class to learn a different approach to drawing. Learn to see an object in front of you, such as a still-life or flowers, and draw from what you see, not just what you imagine. With our instructor’s guidance, you’ll refine your skills and finish the class with multiple frame-able works. Homework will include both imagination exercises and drawing objects in your home; you’ll be asked to bring these works the following week to share with the class. Tuition includes all materials. New and returning students welcome. Grades 2-5.
KE156-W15-1 $295 14 Tuesdays @ Franklin 12:45–2:15pm January 27 – May 12 No class Feb 17 & April 21
Self Defense Combat Sambo Michael Galperin, Instructor Sambo, a Russian style of self-defense, incorporates techniques from Judo, Jujitsu, Karate, Aikido, Kung-Fu, and other martial arts. Learn practical self-defense techniques to handle any situation, and increase your coordination, concentration, self-discipline, and fitness. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and heavy socks. This class is for kids in grades K-8, but kids ages six and up are also welcome to register for our Family class (R800) if accompanied by an adult; see our website for details. Classes are ongoing, and students may register at any time during the term.
KE108-W15-1 $297 22 Mondays & Wednesdays @ Franklin 6–7:30pm January 5 – March 30 No class Jan 19; Feb 16 & 18 KE108-W15-2 $195 11 Mondays @ Franklin 6–7:30pm January 5 – March 30 No class Jan 19 & Feb 16 KE108-W15-3 $195 11 Wednesdays @ Franklin 6–7:30pm January 7 – March 25 No class February 18
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Shark Tank Jr. Chyten Center staff, Instructors Got an idea for a business? Play the role of young entrepreneurs as you start with the germ of an idea for a product and business and take it through the entire entrepreneurial process. You’ll develop prototypes, formulate a business plan, and devise a marketing strategy, as in the TV Show Shark Tank. Learn about wages, profits, and branding while designing print ads, acting out TV commercials, researching real estate locations, and creating replicas of your storefronts. As the class concludes, you’ll pitch your ideas to a celebrity panel of parent judges. Grades 2-5.
KE137-W15-PE $235 (Peirce) 14 Mondays @ 3:15 – 4:15pm January 26 – May 11 No class Feb 16 & April 20 KE137-W15-BO $235 (Bowen) KE137-W15-MR $235 (Mason Rice) KE137-W15-ZE $235 (Zervas) 14 Wednesdays @ 3:15 – 4:15pm January 28 – May 13 No class Feb 18 & April 22 KE137-W15-BU $235 (Burr) KE137-W15-UN $235 (Underwood) 14 Thursdays @ 3:15 – 4:15pm January 29 – May 14 No class Feb 19 & April 23 KE137-W15-FR $235 (Franklin) KE137-W15-WI $235 (Williams) 14 Fridays @ 3:15 – 4:15pm January 30 – May 22 No class Feb 20; April 3 & 24
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camp fair at newton north high school Sunday January 25, 12–4pm Come see what NCE has in store for kids this summer and sign up early to secure your spot.
Soccer * Thundercat Sports staff, Instructors These action-packed sessions teach players the basics of Soccer through a series of fun games in a noncompetitive setting. We’ll work on shooting, passing, dribbling, and trapping, and enjoy exciting scrimmages. Players will be grouped by age and ability. Please wear shin guards and bring a soccer ball and water bottle. Ages 4-6.
KW05-W15-1 $105 6 Saturdays @ Burr 12–1pm January 24 – March 14 No class February 14 & 21
sports JAM * Thundercat Sports staff, Instructors Perfect for the sports lover, our Sports Jam focuses on Soccer, Basketball, and Floor Hockey. In addition to our three main sports, you’ll enjoy familiar and unique games such as Dodgeball, Capture the Flag, and Car Lot. At each session we’ll introduce new skills and play games that reinforce those skills. The program culminates with a tournament day. Please wear comfortable clothes and sneakers and bring a water bottle. Ages 4-6.
KW06-W15-1 $105 6 Saturdays @ Burr 10–11am January 24 – March 14 No class February 14 & 21 *See note about inclement weather on page 2.
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The Stockmarket Game Peter Yaffe, Instructor Learn to be an investment specialist. The Stockmarket GameTM will introduce you to the real world of investing, while incorporating academic concepts that relate to what you learn at school. In this fun and high-spirited setting, you’ll try to grow a virtual $100,000 cash account into a top-performing portfolio, and learn how daily events that shape our world affect our finances. Working individually and in teams, you’ll compete against your classmates and other schools across the state, applying your leadership, negotiation, and cooperation skills. Grades 4-6.
KE185-W15-1 $205 11 Wednesdays @ Cabot 3:15 – 4:15pm January 28 – April 15 No class Feb 18 & April 22
Yoga Barbara Perlo, Instructor Stretch your legs, build your strength and flexibility, wind down after a long school day, and have fun with your friends. Yoga is not just for harried adults—it’s great for kids too; it makes you strong, improves your balance and coordination, and even boosts your concentration. In our playful class, you’ll learn about anatomy and nature too. Yoga is a great way to form a healthy relationship with your body at an early age, and to exercise for fun and lasting effect. New and returning students welcome. Grades 1-5.
KE228-W15-1 $175 10 Wednesdays @ Cabot 3:15 – 4:15pm January 28 – April 8 No class February 18
NCE Kids is pleased to partner with the Boys & Girls Club to offer three classes at their site this winter. Look for Girls Science, Advanced Lego Engineering, and Tot Jam. We’ll see you there!
Spring Sports Archery See page 5 for details.
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, using flags only, no tackling. New and returning athletes are welcome; we’ll build on skills you’ve learned and introduce new ones too.
KE214-P15-1 $115 (Grades 3-5) 6 Fridays @ Mason Rice Field 3:30–4:30pm April 10 – May 22 No class April 24 KM31-P15-1 $115 (Grades 5-8) 6 Tuesdays @ Brown Middle School 2:30–3:30pm April 7 – May 19 No class April 21
Soccer** Thundercat Sports staff, Instructors Learn the basics of Soccer through a series of fun games in a noncompetitive setting. We’ll work on shooting, passing, dribbling, and trapping, and enjoy exciting scrimmages. Players will be grouped by age and ability. Please wear shin guards and bring a soccer ball and water bottle. Ages 4-6.
KW05-P15-1 $105 6 Saturdays @ Mason Rice 10–11am April 25 – June 6 No class May 23 KW05-P15-2 $105 6 Saturdays @ Mason Rice 12–1pm April 25 – June 6 No class May 23
Soccer Tots** Thundercat Sports staff, Instructors Why should big kids have all the fun? Toddlers, accompanied by an adult, learn the basics of soccer in this fun, noncompetitive
environment. Players will increase their sense of balance, improve their coordination and physical movement, and have a leg up when they join the big leagues! Shin guards and soccer balls are optional but please bring a water bottle. Ages 2-3 with an adult (one child per adult please).
KW04-P15-1 $105 (8-9am) KW04-P15-2 $105 (9-10am) KW04-P15-3 $105 (11am-12pm) 6 Saturdays @ Mason Rice April 25 – June 6 No class May 23
Sports Jam** Thundercat Sports staff, Instructors Perfect for the sports lover, our Sports Jam focuses on Soccer, Basketball, and Floor Hockey. In addition to these sports, you’ll enjoy familiar and unique games such as Dodgeball, Capture the Flag, and Car Lot. At each session we’ll introduce new skills and play games that reinforce those skills. The program culminates with a tournament day. Please wear comfortable clothes and sneakers and bring a water bottle. Grades K-2.
KE212-P15-1 $115 6 Tuesdays @ Mason Rice 12:30–2pm April 7 – May 19 No class April 21
T-Ball** Thundercat Sports staff, Instructors Baseball is “America’s favorite pastime.” You’re never too young to learn to play, and T-Ball’s the way to get started. You’ll learn individual skills such as batting and catching, and get an introduction to aspects of regular baseball. We’ll also play non-traditional games and activities to encourage skills development and create a fun, supportive atmosphere. Please wear comfortable clothing and sneakers, and bring a baseball glove and water bottle. Ages 3-5.
KE205-P15-1 $115 6 Fridays @ Mason Rice 1:30–2:30pm April 10 – May 22 No class April 24 KE205-P15-2 $115 6 Fridays @ Mason Rice 2:30–3:30pm April 10 – May 22 No class April 24
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Winter and Spring Vacation Programs Babysitting & CPR Training See page 3 for details.
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 modern and fine art projects. Create giant ice cream cones out of paper maché, construct modern sculptures of wire and wood, and design wearable cowboy/cowgirl hats and decoupage cereal box beach totes. You’ll work with the following media: boxes, cardboard, paper maché, nylon, wire, wood, paint, Styrofoam, contact paper, and other miscellaneous craft supplies. Join us in the third dimension! Bring a snack. Grades K-3.
KV16-W15-1 $185 Tuesday–Friday @ Newton North 9am–12pm February 17 – February 20
Cartooning Susan Paquette, Instructor Walt Disney, here we come! Learn to draw characters from books, television, movies, and video games. With step-by-step instructions, you’ll work on some crazy characters, paying close attention to drawing hands, feet, and facial expressions. We’ll explore anime-style drawing as well, and create animated flip books of your drawings. Your final project will include hand-painted animation cels of your favorite character to mount for display. Bring a snack. Grades K-3.
KV17-P15-1 $185 Tuesday–Friday @ Newton North 9am–12pm April 21 – April 24
Domino Physics Peter Bloom, Instructor These are not your grandmother’s dominos! This class is for kids who love nothing more than to build, create, and find practical applications for scientific discovery. You’ll construct enormous chain reactions using thousands of building-type dominos (think Jenga blocks), vast numbers of marbles and tracks, mechanical toys, electronic devices, and numerous other props. Learn tricks of the trade for stunning and effective domino chaining; work solo and as part of a team to refine and expand your master creations. Each day is a mix of self-directed discovery and expert instruction. Please bring a snack and lunch. Grades 2 and up. Sign up for this class along with Domino Architecture, and get a $20 discount. Discount will appear at checkout.
KV01-W15-1 $205 Tuesday & Wednesday @ Newton North 9am–3:30pm February 17 – 18
Domino Architecture Peter Bloom, Instructor Build domino towers bigger than you are, and then smash them down with a bowling ball. Play the biggest game of Jenga you’ve probably ever seen, learn the secret to balancing over 100 dominos atop just one, and test out your city planning chops as you build a domino metropolis. All of these and other architectural challenges await you in Domino Architecture. Please bring a snack and lunch. Grades 2 and up. Sign up for this class along with Domino Physics, and get a $20 discount. Discount will appear at checkout.
KV14-W15-1 $205 Thursday & Friday @ Newton North 9am–3:30pm February 19 – February 20
Engineering & Electricity Workshop Wicked Cool for Kids staff, Instructors Wicked Cool engineers: build things that move. Learn about the engineering and design process to build balloon powered cars, hovercrafts, and aerodynamic flyers—you’ll design a system to protect a passenger from flying out of a car when it crashes! We’ll also examine the science of how things move by looking at Newton’s laws of motion. And we’ll build basic circuits and experiment with insulators and conductors as we shift our focus to electricity. Each day we’ll make new projects using the SNAP circuit system, integrating switches, bulbs, and other components for an electrifying time. Grades 1-4. This class is available as a morning-only or full-day program; see below. Bring a snack, and lunch too if electing the full-day program.
KV15-W15-1 $305 (Full-day; 9am-4pm) $195 (Half-day; 9am–12pm) Tuesday–Friday @ Newton North February 17 – February 20
Wicked Cool Science Wicked Cool for Kids staff, Instructors We’ve opened up the Wicked Cool vault to offer kids’ all-time favorite experiments, guaranteed to have the WOW factor. Be a cool chemist and make rainbow slime, grow beasts in a cup, and sink a submarine. We’ll make optical illusions, and things that glow in the dark. Next, explore the earth while we build volcanoes, classify fossils, and make a better water filter. Science is wicked cool when you spend a week solving scientific mysteries. Grades 1-4. This class is available as a morning-only or full-day program; see below. Bring a snack, and lunch too if electing the full-day program.
KV13-P15-1 $305 (Full-day; 9am-4pm) $195 (Half-day; 9am–12pm) Tuesday–Friday @ Newton North April 21 – April 24
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Newton Community Education 457 Walnut Street Newton, MA 02460
WHAT IS NEWTON COMMUNITY EDUCATION? Newton Community Education is a selfsustaining arm of the Newton Public Schools, open to all students, regardless of residence. We provide educational, social, cultural, and vocational programs for adults and children, endeavoring to provide high-quality classes at reasonable costs.
Newton Community Education at Newton North High School 457 Walnut St Newton, MA 02460 Phone: 617-559-6999 Fax: 617-559-6998 Email: staff@newtoncommunityed.org
Withdrawals/Refunds: You must withdraw at least one week before your course’s start date to receive a refund minus a $10 processing fee or a voucher minus a $5 fee. The $6 registration fee is non-refundable. We regret that no other refunds or vouchers will be given. NCE may cancel classes that are under-enrolled or substitute teachers if needed.
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