NCE Kids - Winter 2017 Catalog by Newton Community Education

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WINTER 2017

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On the cover: Santiago Barnes Alcantar was eight years old when he painted this owl in our summer Fabric Painting class. Santiago is from Mexico City; he and his brother and sister participated in last summer’s program along with his cousins who live in Newton. He had a great time, and the fabric painting class with Nicole Donson was his favorite! Santi likes to color and draw. He also plays piano, is learning violin, and loves all kinds of music. He can’t wait to come back to NCE next summer and have more fun!

Things you need to know: • Weekday classes for elementary schoolers start at 3:15pm every day but Tuesday; Tuesday classes start at 12:45pm. The time between the end of school and the start of class is for snacks from home, and for travel time for kids coming from other schools. • All classes are one hour long except where otherwise noted. • Elementary school classes meet at their regular times on early-release Wednesdays and Thursdays. • Class times and lengths are listed for middle school classes. • There are no classes on Newton Public Schools school vacations or holidays; additional “no-class” dates are listed with each class. Still have questions? See our complete policies on page 15, or call us! We’re here to help.

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Family Programs See page 10 for adult/child sports programs.

GLASS MOSAIC JEWELRY Michel L’Huillier, Instructor Make a mini-mosaic inside a pendant with pre-cut colored glass pieces. Choose from a wide variety of 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 a black leather cord necklace, and you’ll have a unique piece of jewelry to wear. Ages seven and up with an adult. Solo adults or kids over age 15 are welcome as well. Note: All materials are provided; a $45 materials fee (or $22.50/student) is payable to the instructor for two pendants (one per student). Additional pendants can be made for $20 each.

1 session $45/adult–child pair; $30/ solo or add’l student (adult or child) Saturday February 11 10am–12pm KW22-W17 Newton North

GLASS FUSING Michel L’Huillier, Instructor Make art from glass by fusing. Learn basic fusing techniques and work with pre-cut colored pieces, powders, frits, and stringers to create your individual works. After a short demonstration and a some fun exercises, adult-child pairs will work together 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. Ages six and up with an adult; solo adults or kids over age 15 are welcome as well. Note: All materials are provided; a $75 materials fee (or $37.50 per student) is payable to the instructor.

1 session $45/adult–child pair; $30/ solo or add’l student (adult or child) Saturday March 18 10am–12pm KW17-W17 Newton North

Classes for Elementary Schoolers ACTORS STUDIO Bridget Frey & TBA, Instructors Whether your goal is to be a star someday or you just like to perform, here’s your chance to shine. Enjoy a variety of acting exercises, physical and vocal warm-ups, and improvisational games, to introduce you to the world of theatre and get you comfortable with free expression and imagination. You’ll learn basic acting concepts, see 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.

10 sessions $215 Mondays January 23–April 3 KE235-W17-BU Burr (Frey) Wednesdays January 25–April 5 KE235-W17-LE Lincoln Eliot (Frey) Thursdays January 26–April 6 KE235-W17-WI Williams (Frey) Fridays January 27–April 7 KE235-W17-BO Bowen (TBA) KE235-W17-HM Horace Mann (Frey)

ADVANCED CHESS Ross Eldridge & Ilya Krasik, 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! This class is open to returning students or by permission of the instructor only. Grades 1-5.

14 sessions $255 Fridays February 3–May 26 KE103-W17-CA Cabot (Krasik) KE103-W17-MR Mason Rice (Eldridge)

ADVANCED DRAWING Jack Neylan, Instructor

ANIMATION LAB Alex Salsberg, 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! New and returning students welcome. Grades 2-5.

Learn the secrets behind moving pictures and create your own animations. Experiment with all kinds of cool techniques: use paper to create animated stories as people have been doing for centuries; get hands-on with claymation and Lego animation, creating short stop-motion videos with characters of your very own; and use a technique called “Humanimation,” to animate yourself as a character. By the end of this class, you’ll be an animation expert, and your amazing videos will be posted online for you to share with family and friends.

Note: Bring a sketchpad for now—a more detailed supply list is coming later.

14 sessions $305 Tuesdays January 17–May 2 12:45–2:15pm KE150–W17–BO Bowen

8 sessions $235 Mondays January 23–March 20 KE175-W17-HM Horace Mann Grades K-2 Wednesdays January 25 - March 22

KE175-W17-AN Angier Grades 3-5 Thursdays January 26–March 23 KE175-W17-BO Bowen Grades 3-5

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ADVANCED ROBOTICS Wicked Cool for Kids staff, Instructors Robots can do everything now; it’s time for you to find out how. Begin by using the WeDo STEM robotics kits to explore exciting new challenges. The We-Do Robotics system features Lego models that incorporate working motors and sensors combined with simple programming software. You’ll build and program a spinning carousel, a roller coaster, and a ferris wheel. You’ll design carnival games and safety gates for a grand Lego adventure. Next, you’ll use the all-new We-Do 2 untethered robotics system to engineer bots that explore space, move materials, assist imaginary animals, and build an alarm to warn for storms. Grades 3-5.

12 sessions $275 Mondays January 23–April 24 KE184-W17-LE Lincoln Eliot Fridays January 27–May 5 KE184-W17-HM Horace Mann

ARCHERY Grades 3 & up; see page 13 for details.

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ART ODYSSEY Nancy Merrifield, Instructor Travel the wide world of art-making. Make imaginative and colorful drawing, painting, collage, and sculpture projects, using a variety of materials including oil pastels, watercolor, foil, air-drying clay, and wood. We’ll make some cool prints and stamps too, and even use a Japanese rubber fish for a fish rubbing print. Taking inspiration from world cultures, famous artists, and nature, we will apply our observation skills to create one-ofa-kind artwork. Grades 2-4.

10 sessions $225 Mondays January 23 - April 3 KE194-W17-CA Cabot Wednesdays January 25 - April 5 KE194-W17-HM Horace Mann Fridays January 27 - April 7 KE194-W17-AN Angier

ART STUDIO: PASTEL & CHARCOAL Alma Bella Solis, Instructor Learn to draw like a master. Using charcoal and dry pastel pencils and chalks, you’ll make compositions interpreting subjects ranging from still-lifes to human figures. You’ll learn drawing methods including outline, contour, shading, blending, and detailing; and you’ll explore perspective, proportion, and more. New and returning students welcome. Grades 3-5. Note: Bring the following materials to the first class: A tabletop or floor adjustable easel, an 18x 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.

10 sessions $255 Mondays January 23–April 3 3:15–4:45pm KE231-W17-MR Mason Rice Wednesdays January 25–April 5 3:15–4:45pm KE231-W17-BU Burr Thursdays January 26–April 6 3:15–4:45pm KE231-W17-CO Countryside

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CHESS Chess & Kids staff, Larry Eldridge , Ross Eldridge , Lou Mercuri, Maryanne Reilly, & Nicholas Sterling, 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.

14 sessions $255 Mondays February 13–June 5 KE102-W17-BO Bowen (Sterling) KE102-W17-PE Peirce (L. Eldridge) KE102-W17-WI Williams (R. Eldridge) Tuesdays January 17–May 2 KE102-W17-BU Burr (Reilly) KE102-W17-FR Franklin (Chess & Kids; Ilya Krasik) KE102-W17-HM Horace Mann (Sterling) KE102-W17-ZE Zervas @ Carr (Mercuri) Tuesdays January 24–May 9 KE102-W17-MR1 Mason Rice (R. Eldridge) KE102-W17-MR2 Mason Rice (R. Eldridge)2-3pm Wednesdays February 1–May 17 KE102-W17-BU2 Burr (L. Eldridge) KE102-W17-CO Countryside (R. Eldridge) KE102-W17-LE Lincoln Eliot (Chess & Kids; Chris Williams) Thursdays January 26–May 11 KE102-W17-AN Angier (R. Eldridge) Fridays February 3–May 26 KE102-W17-WA Ward (Sterling)

CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING Vartus Varadian, Instructor Learn this fine art form to create beautiful paintings like the old Chinese masters. You’ll paint classical subjects like flowers, birds or other animals, using special brushes, ink, and watercolor on rice paper, and you’ll apply traditional Chinese techniques to create a variety of unique visual effects. Working in freehand brushwork style, you’ll develop your own interpretation and artistic expression to produce elegant pieces of art. Grades K-2.

10 sessions $225 Wednesdays January 25–April 5 KE128-W17-WI Williams Thursdays January 26–April 6 KE128-W17-CO Countryside

CHINESE CLUB Greer Swiston & Michelle Yu, Instructors Ni hao! Welcome to our Chinese language and culture class, a little Chinese immersion in an intimate and fun setting. You’ll learn the Mandarin language; work on crafts such as calligraphy, origami, and paper-cutting; and enjoy singing Chinese songs and playing games. All levels welcome. Grades K-5.

12 sessions $315 Mondays January 23–April 24 3:15–5:15pm KE201-W17-BO Bowen (Yu) KE201-W17-FR Franklin (Swiston) Tuesdays January 17–April 11 12:45–2:45pm KE201-W17-HM Horace Mann (Yu) KE201-W17-ZE Zervas at Carr School (Swiston) Wednesdays January 25–April 26 3:15–5:15pm KE201-W17-CA Cabot (Yu) Thursdays January 26–April 27 3:15–5:15pm KE201-W17-BU Burr (Yu) 20 sessions $455 Wednesdays January 25 – June 21 3–5pm

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Camp Fair at Newton North High School Sunday January 29, 12–4pm Come see what NCE has in store for kids this summer and sign up early to secure your spot.

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CODING WITH COMPUTERCRAFT Einstein’s Workshop staff, Instructors Use Minecraft to learn computer programming skills. 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. No Minecraft or programming experience necessary; all levels welcome. Grades 3-5. Note: Sign up for this class with 3-D Printing Projects (see page 10) and save $60! Discount will appear at checkout.

8 sessions $245 Mondays January 23–March 20 KE191-W17-UN Underwood Wednesdays January 25–March 22 KE191-W17-ZE Zervas at Carr Wednesdays April 5–May 31 KE191-P17-WA Ward Thursdays January 26–March 23 KE191-W17-PE Peirce Fridays March 31–June 2 KE191-P17-CO Countryside

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DIGITAL COMICS Jack Neylan, Instructor Merge your artistic and technical talents and make digital comics. Create and correct your characters and/or scenery; lay out your strips top to bottom, left to right, or however you choose; and achieve any subtlety in color that you can dream up. If you’ve been drawing on your own, come see how the computer can take your work to the next level, and if you’ve been taking our Digital Art & Animation class, you’ll enjoy this new focus on comic characters and stories. Grades 3-5. Note: Bring a USB drive to class.

14 sessions $255 Mondays February 13–June 5 KE190-W17-CO Countryside Thursdays January 26–May 11 KE190-W17-WI Williams

DRAWING CLUB Jack Neylan, Instructor If you love to draw, get ready to take your drawing to the next level. We’ll work on techniques to help you draw the way you want to; you’ll learn how 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. New and returning students welcome. Grades 2-5. Note: Bring paper (preferably an 8x10 sketchbook), pencils (regular and colored), erasers, and markers.

14 sessions $255 Wednesdays February 1–May 17 KE149-W17-FR Franklin Fridays February 3–May 26 KE149-W17-WA Ward

FENCING International Fencing Club staff, Instructors En garde! Learn the sport made famous by action movies and the Olympics. Become a competitive fencer, or just appreciate this opportunity to master discipline and sportsmanship. Learn basic fencing techniques and refine strategies to direct your own bouts. We’ll provide individual instruction; fencers will be paired appropriately, so returning fencers are welcome. Grades 1-4. Note: All equipment is provided; wear sneakers and athletic pants.

10 sessions $235 Wednesdays January 25–April 5 3:30–4:30pm KE266-W17 Brown

GAME DESIGN WITH SCRATCH Grant Osborn, Instructor Learn this popular free programming environment for kids and you’ll be writing your own game in no time. We’ll put programming fundamentals 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. We’ll master different concepts weekly, ending with a super show-and-tell of your individual creations. The world runs on code, and it’s never too early to get started learning! No experience necessary. New and returning students welcome; returning students will work on more advanced projects with teacher guidance. Grades 3-5. Attention parents: Scratch is not just for kids! Sign up for our Programming: Start from Scratch class for adults. See details on our website.

14 sessions $255 Mondays January 23–May 8 KE133-W17-AN Angier Wednesdays February 1–May 17 KE133-W17-BO1 Bowen KE133-W17-BO2 Bowen 4:30–5:30pm Thursdays January 26–May 11 KE133-W17-MR Mason Rice Fridays February 3–May 26 KE133-W17-BU Burr

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GIRLS SCIENCE CLUB: ROBOTICS & MYSTERIES Wicked Cool for Kids staff, Instructors Girl scientists: it’s two wicked cool science classes in one, just for girls. Become a super science sleuth and identify mystery powders and unknown concoctions using chemical tests. Dig deep to decode geological clues that show how the earth has changed over time, and solve the baffling mysteries of color-changing liquid and disappearing water. Then get technical and learn some robotics programming. Using Lego We-Do Robotics, you’ll build a Lego robot with motors and sensors, and use robotics programming to make your robot obey your commands. Grades 1-3.

12 sessions $275 Mondays January 23–April 24 KE181-W17-BO Bowen KE181-W17-WA Ward Thursdays January 26–April 27 KE181-W17-FR Franklin Fridays January 27–May 5 KE181-W17-CA Cabot KE181-W17-CO Countryside KE181-W17-UN Underwood

GLASS CLASS Michel L’Huillier, Instructor Make professional-looking glass crafts like master crafters, using various techniques. With fusing, you’ll create a plate, necklace, 3-D animals, and/or decorative tiles. With mosaic, you’ll make a trivet, nameplate, or decorated mirror. And with jewelry-mosaic, you’ll place glass beads and pieces in a deep pendant to create a unique necklace suitable for girls or boys. We’ll do some small ceramics projects too. Learn to work safely with glass as you explore the creativity this medium allows. Safety glasses will be provided; wear closed-toe shoes. New and returning students welcome. Grades 1-5. Note: Due to the high cost of materials for this class, there is a materials fee. Please come to the first class with a check for $80 made out to the instructor.

14 sessions $245 Mondays February 13–June 5 KE157-W17-AN Angier Fridays February 3–May 26 KE157-W17-MR Mason Rice www.newtoncommunityed.org

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HANDS-ON ELECTRONICS 2 Circuit Lab staff, Instructors Tinker with electronics while learning the basics of computer programming. We’ll conduct experiments that explore the fundamentals of electronics and circuit building, and then design advanced 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 create projects like music written with code, programmable digital dice, burglar alarms, and more. New and returning students welcome. Grades 3-5. Note: This class is a continuation of the fall Hands-On Electronics class with new and different projects.

10 sessions $255 Mondays January 23–April 3 3:15–4:30pm KE183-W17-MR Mason Rice Thursdays January 26–April 6 3:15–4:30pm KE183-W17-CA Cabot Fridays January 27–April 7 3:15–4:30pm KE183-W17-AN Angier

HOME ALONE SAFETY Century Health Systems staff, Instructors 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.

1 session $45 Wednesday February 1 12:45–2:45pm KE230-W17-ZE Zervas at Carr Thursday March 2 3:15pm–5:15pm KE230-W17-HM Horace Mann Tuesday March 7 12:45–2:45pm KE230-W17-UN Underwood Thursday March 9 12:45–2:45pm KE230-W17-MR Mason Rice Tuesday March 14 12:45–2:45pm KE230-W17-WI Williams Thursday March 16 12:45–2:45pm KE230-W17-BU Burr Thursday May 11 12:45–2:45pm KE230-P17-WA Ward

LANGUAGE CLUBS

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.

Students with or without previous language experience are welcome to join some of the many language clubs in progress at schools throughout Newton, or sign up for new clubs that are starting in January.

Ongoing classes open this winter Chinese at Angier or Williams French at Bowen, Cabot, Countryside, Franklin, Ward, Williams, or Zervas at Carr Italian at Franklin Spanish at Angier, Bowen, Countryside, or Ward

New classes this winter

Spanish at Horace Mann or Ward See pages 8–9 for specifics; call our office or check our website to register..

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LEGO IMAGINEERS & SCIENCE MYSTERIES Wicked Cool for Kids staff, Instructors For the Lego and science enthusiasts: it’s two wicked cool science classes in one. With your nimble fingers and Legos sized right for them, you’ll design simple machines to solve fairy tale heroes’ problems—help Lego Sam and Sara create Rapunzel’s tower and a pulley system to lift her lunch, and build a block-carrying car to fix Prince Charming’s busted buggy. Moving to the science side, become a super sleuth and identify mystery powders and unknown concoctions using chemical tests. Dig deep to decode geological clues that show how the earth has changed over time, and solve the baffling mysteries of color-changing liquid and disappearing water. Grades K-1.

12 sessions $275 Tuesdays January 24–April 25 KE186-W17-BO Bowen Wednesdays January 25–April 26 KE186-W17-MR Mason Rice Thursdays January 26–April 27 KE186-W17-CA Cabot KE186-W17-PE Peirce Fridays January 27–May 5 KE186-W17-AN Angier KE186-W17-FR Franklin KE186-W17-HM Horace Mann

MATH MANIA John Michos, Instructor

THE STOCK MARKET GAME Peter Yaffe, Instructor

Join other math-minded kids for extra fun with math. Sharpen your math skills with math puzzles, games, and brain teasers. Learn the computer coding basics through storytelling and sleuth games. When you complete this class you’ll be able to break big problems into small ones, look for patterns, create step-by-step plans, and think outside the box. Grades 3-5.

Make big money fast (virtually, that is). Play The Stock Market Game and you’ll learn about the real world of investing, which incorporates 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.

10 sessions $215 Mondays January 23–April 3 KE165-W17-HM Horace Mann Wednesdays January 25–April 5 KE165-W17-FR Franklin Thursdays January 26–April 6 KE165-W17-BU Burr Fridays January 27–April 7 KE165-W17-WI Williams NEW

MOTION COMMOTION & LEGO MACHINES Wicked Cool for Kids staff, Instructors Investigate the physics of how things move as we study crashing cars and balloon rocket racers. Build a toothpick tower and see if it survives the shaking of “tectonic plates”; design a zany zip line for a thrilling ride and a spinning toy that lasts beyond all others. Then explore engineering through Lego building and programming. See how energy powers machines—we’ll investigate wind power, flywheels, gears, pulleys, and cams, as we build yachts, cars, and mechanisms that walk. Grades 1-3.

12 sessions $275 Mondays January 23–April 24 KE189-W17-CO Countryside Wednesdays January 25–April 26 KE189-W17-CA Cabot KE189-W17-UN Underwood KE189-W17-WI Williams Thursdays January 26–April 27 KE189-W17-MR Mason Rice Fridays January 27–May 5 KE189-W17-BO Bowen KE189-W17-BU Burr KE189-W17-ZE Zervas at Carr

POTTERY Lisa Walker, Instructor Do you like to build, use modeling clay or Play-doh, draw, paint, and imagine? 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. New and returning students are welcome. Grades 1-5.

14 sessions $275 Thursdays February 2–May 18 KE100-W17-BO Bowen

SELF DEFENSE COMBAT SAMBO Michael Galperin, Instructor Combat SAMBO, a Russian style of self-defense, incorporates techniques from Judo, Jujitsu, Karate, Aikido, Kung-Fu, Krav Maga, and other martial arts. Learn practical self-defense techniques to handle any situation, and increase your coordination, concentration, self-discipline, and fitness. Note: This class is for boys and girls ages four through eleven, but kids ages six and up are also welcome to register for our Family class if accompanied by an adult; see our website for details. Classes are ongoing, and students may register at any time during the term. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and heavy socks.

10 sessions $180 Mondays January 9–March 27 6:30–7:30pm KE108-W17-M Franklin 12 sessions $216 Wednesdays January 4 - March 29 6:30–7:30pm KE108-W17-W Franklin 22 sessions $286 Mondays & Wednesdays January 4 - March 29 6:30–7:30pm KE108-W17-MW Franklin

Note: Parents, see how well you do against your kids! Try our Play the Stock Market Game class for adults. See our website for details.

11 sessions $225 Tuesdays January 31–April 25 KE177-W17-MR Mason Rice

3-D PRINTING & DESIGN 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 and use BlocksCAD software to create unique, three-dimensional designs. You’ll design a couple of your own projects; your instructor will print these outside of class and bring them back for you to take home. While you’re being creative and having fun, you’re also learning real programming concepts including loops and variables, and gaining geometry and computational skills as well. It’s the printing of the future, right here and now! Grades 3-5. Note: Sign up for this class with Coding with Computercraft (see page 4) and save $60! Discount will appear at checkout.

8 sessions $245 Fridays January 27–March 24 KE174-W17-CO Countryside Wednesdays January 25–March 22 KE174-W17-WA Ward

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NCE Kids Winter at a glance Class

Day Grades

ANGIER

Class

Day Grades

Class

BROWN MIDDLE SCHOOL

COUNTRYSIDE

Day Grades

Chinese

Mon 2–5

Yoga

Mon 6–8

Digital Comics

Mon 3–5

Glass Class

Mon 1–5

Java Coding w/ Minecraft

Tues 6–8

Mon 1–3

Game Design

Mon 3–5

Fencing

Wed 1–4

Motion Commotion & Lego Machines

Animation Lab

Wed 3–5

Fencing

Fri 5–8

Chess

Wed 1–5

Chess

Thu 1–5

3–D Printing

Fri 6–8

Chinese Club

Wed K–5

Spanish

Thu K–3

Flag Football (Spring)

Tue 6–8

Spanish

Wed K–3

Art Odyssey

Fri 2–4

BURR

Art Studio: Pastel & Charcoal

Thu 3–5

Hands–on Electronics 2

Fri 3–5

Actors Studio

Chinese Brush Painting

Thu K–2

Lego Imagineers & Science Mysteries

Fri K–1

French

Fri 2–5

Girls Science Club: Robotics & Mysteries

Fri 1–3

3–D Printing & Computercraft

Fri 3–5

Art Studio: Pastel & Charcoal Chess

BOWEN

Mon 1–5 Wed 3–5 Wed 1–5

Chinese Club

Thu K–5

Chess

Mon 1–5

Chinese Club

Math Mania

Thu 3–5

Mon K–5

Girls Science Club: Robotics & Mysteries

Home Alone Safety (Mar 16)

Thu 3–5

Mon 1–3

Game Design with Scratch

Fri 3–5

Spanish

Mon K–2

Advanced Drawing

Motion Commotion & Fri 1–3 Lego Machines

Tues 2–5

Lego Imagineers & Science Mysteries

Tues K–1

French

Wed 2–5

Game Design with Scratch

Wed 3–5

Animation Lab

Thurs 3–5

Pottery

DAY MIDDLE SCHOOL Chess

Tues 6–8

Stock Market Game for Girls

Tues 5–8

3–D Cell Phone Stand

Tues 6–8

Intro to Debate Yoga CABOT

Wed 6–8 Wed 6–8

Art Odyssey

Mon 2–4

Stock Market Game

Thu 6–8

Yoga

Mon 1–5

Power Programmers

Fri 6–8

Chinese Club

Wed K–5

Thurs 1–5

Motion Commotion & Lego Machines

Wed 1–3

Actors Studio

Fri 1–5

Hands–on Electronics

Motion Commotion & Lego Machines

Fri 1–3

Lego Imagineers & Science Mysteries Advanced Chess French

Don’t see the class you want at your school? No problem. We welcome kids from all schools in all our classes.

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Girls Science Club: Robotics & Mysteries

FRANKLIN Chinese Club

Mon K–5

Thu 3–5

Chess

Tues 1–5

Thu K–1

Drawing Club

Wed 2–5

Math Mania

Wed 3–5 Thu 1–3

Fri K–3

Girls Science Club: Robotics & Mysteries

Fri 1–3

Italian

Thu 2–5

French

Fri 2–5

Fri 1–5

Lego Imagineers & Fri K–1 Science Mysteries

Class

Day Grades

HORACE MANN

Class

Day Grades

OAK HILL

Class

Day Grades

WILLIAMS

Animation Lab

Mon K–2

Archery

Math Mania

Mon 3–5

Chess

Mon 1–5

Chess

Tues 1–5

PEIRCE

Home Alone Safety (Mar 14)

Tues 3–5

Chinese Club

Tues K–5

Chess

Mon 1–5

Chinese Brush Painting

Wed K–2

Art Odyssey

Wed 2–4

Thu 3–5

Thu K–3

Motion Commotion & Lego Machines

Wed 1–3

Spanish

Computercraft & 3–D Printing

Home Alone Safety (Mar 2)

Thurs 3–5

Thu K–1

Actors Studio

Thu 1–5

Actors Studio

Fri 1–5

Lego Imagineers & Science Mysteries

Advanced Robotics

Fri 3–5

Lego Imagineers & Science Mysteries

Fri K–1

Wed 1–5

3 & up

UNDERWOOD

Computercraft & 3–D Printing

Mon 3–5 Tues 3–5 Wed 1–3 Fri 1–3

Art Studio: Pastel & Charcoal

Mon 3–5

Girls Science Club: Robotics & Mysteries

Hands–on Electronics 2

Mon 3–5

Spanish

Mon K–3

Chess

Tues 1–5

Spanish

Wed 2–5

Stock Market Game

Tues

Sports Jam (Spring)

Tue K–2

3–D Printing & Computercraft

Wed 3–5

Lego Imagineers & Science Mysteries

Wed K–1

French

Thu 2–5

Home Alone Safety (May 11)

Thu 3–5

Game Design

Thu 3–5

Chess

Fri 1–5

Home Alone Safety (Mar 9)

Thurs 3–5

Drawing Club

Fri 2–5

Motion Commotion & Lego Machines

Thu 1–3

Advanced Chess

Fri 1–5

Glass Class

Fri 1–5

T–Ball (Spring)

Fri Ages 3–5

Flag Football (Spring)

Fri 3–5

4–6

Math Mania

Mon 1–3

Mon K–3

Thu 3–5 Fri 2–5 Fri 3–5

ZERVAS AT CARR SCHOOL French

Mon 1–4

Chess

Tues 1–5

Chinese Club

Tues K–5

Computercraft & 3–D Printing

WARD

MASON RICE

French

Digital Comics Chinese

Home Alone Safety (Mar 7) Motion Commotion & LINCOLN–ELIOT Lego Machines Advanced Robotics Mon 3–5 Girls Science Club: Actors Studio Wed 1–5 Robotics & Mysteries Chess

Tues

Wed 3–5

Home Alone Safety (Feb 1)

Wed 3–5

Motion Commotion & Lego Machines

Fri 1–3

DON’T MISS... Archery (pages 3 & 13) Babysitting & CPR (page 13) Fencing (pages 5 & 14) Flag Football (pages 11 & 14)

Glass Fusing (page 2) Glass Mosaic Jewelry (page 2) Saturday Sports (pages 10 ) Self Defense Combat Sambo (page 7) The Stock Market Game (pages 7 & 14)

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3-D PRINTING PROJECTS Einstein’s Workshop staff, Instructors Learn the printing of the future! 3-D printing takes digital files and transforms them into real objects. In this class, you’ll apply basic 3-D computer-aided design (CAD) principles and use BlocksCAD software to design CAD models to print. You’ll take home three printed projects that may include a tablet/ ipad accessory, an architectural model, a science fiction character, or a vehicle. We’ll focus on 3-D geometry, drag-and-drop coding, and learning about 3-D printers. New and returning students welcome. Grades 3-5. Note: Sign up for this class with Coding with Computercraft (see page 4) and save $60! Discount will appear at checkout.

8 sessions $245 Thursdays April 6–June 1 KE192-P17-PE Peirce Mondays April 3–June 5 KE192-P17-UN Underwood Wednesdays April 5–May 31 KE192-P17-ZE Zervas at Carr School

Saturday Sports SOCCER* Thundercat Sports staff, Instructors In these action-packed sessions, you’ll 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. Ages 4-6.

Note: Bring your own yoga mat.

10 sessions $205 Mondays January 23–April 3 KE228-W17-CA Cabot

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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 you’ll learn new skills and play games that reinforce those skills. The program culminates with a tournament day. Ages 4-5.

Note: Wear shin guards and bring a soccer ball and water bottle.

Note: Wear comfortable clothes and sneakers and bring a water bottle.

6 sessions $135 Saturdays January 21–March 11 12–1pm KW05-W17 Burr

6 sessions $135 Saturdays January 21–March 11 10–11am KW06-W17 Burr

SOCCER TYKES* Thundercat Sports staff, Instructors

TOT JAM* 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 setting. 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). Note: Shin guards and soccer balls are optional, but please bring a water bottle.

6 sessions $135 Saturdays January 21–March 11 11am–12pm KW01-W17 Burr

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 adults—it’s great for kids too; it makes you strong, improves your balance and coordination, and even boosts your concentration. In our playful and creative class you’ll learn about anatomy, nature, and the power of controlled breathing. 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. Grades 1-5.

SPORTS JAM* Thundercat Sports staff, Instructors

ATTENTION SPORTS LOVERS! Garden City Sports is now part of NCE! We’ve got big changes in store for our Kids program this summer! Find all your sports programs with us—Garden City Sports and our own Soccer and Multi-Sports programs are now NCE Summer Sports; we’re offering sports options for everyone from fun-loving toddlers to competitive athletes. The big rollout is at Camp Fair. Be there!

Toddlers, bring a partner and learn the basics of Soccer, Basketball, and Softee Hockey in this fun, noncompetitive class. At each session we’ll introduce new skills and sports concepts, and play games to reinforce those skills. Players will increase their sense of balance, improve their coordination and physical movement, and get a great preview of the wide world of sports! Ages 2-3 with an adult (one child per adult please). Note: Wear comfortable clothes and sneakers and bring a water bottle.

6 sessions $135 Saturdays January 21–March 11 9–10am KW12-W17 Burr *For our Winter sports, call the Newton Buildings Hotline at 617-559-9020 in case of inclement weather. Their outgoing message will be updated if school buildings are closed, in which case our classes are cancelled.

Spring Sports 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. Grades 3-5. Note: This class will be held on Gordon Field, which is behind the Newton Center Playground, right across the stream from the Mason Rice Field. Please go directly to the field, not through the Mason Rice School building.

6 sessions $135 Fridays April 7–May 26 3:30–4:30pm KE214-P17-MR1 Mason Rice Field Fridays April 7–May 26 4:30–5:30pm KE214-P17-MR2 Mason Rice Field

SOCCER** See description in Saturday Sports.

6 sessions $135 Saturdays April 22–June 3 10–11am KW05-P17-1 Mason Rice Field Saturdays April 22–June 3 12–1pm KW05-P17-2 Mason Rice Field

SOCCER TYKES** See description in Saturday Sports.

6 sessions $135 Saturdays April 22–June 3 9–10am KW01-P17-1 Mason Rice Field 6 sessions $135 Saturdays April 22–June 3 11am–12pm KW01-P17-2 Mason Rice Field

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

6 sessions $135 Tuesdays April 11–May 23 6–7pm KW27-P17 Mason Rice Field

SPORTS JAM** See description in Saturday Sports. Note: This class will be held on Gordon Field, which is behind the Newton Center Playground, right across the stream from the Mason Rice Field. We’ll meet at the Mason Rice playground as school is dismissed, walk together to the field, and enjoy a picnic lunch before class starts (please bring your own lunch). Games will start at 1pm; students from other schools can join us on the field as they arrive. Please go directly to the field, not through the Mason Rice School building.

6 sessions $135 Tuesdays April 11–May 23 12:30–2pm KE212-P17-MR Mason Rice Field

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. Ages 3-5. Note: Wear comfortable clothing and sneakers, and bring a baseball glove and water bottle.

6 sessions $135 Fridays April 7–May 26 1:30–2:30pm KE205-P17-1 Mason Rice Field 6 sessions $135 Fridays April 7–May 26 2:30–3:30pm KE205-P17-2 Mason Rice Field **For our Spring sports, call 617-4994820 in questionable or bad weather to find out if your class is running.

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February & April Vacation Programs at Newton North ANIMAL ART Susan Paquette, Instructor Spend your vacation 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.

4 sessions $205 Tuesday–Friday February 21–24 9am–12pm KV27-W17 NEW

ALIEN PLANET Wicked Cool for Kids staff, Instructors Take a look at our big blue planet and find far away habitable worlds! Look deep into space to see the stars and planets. Build a model rocket and learn about satellites. Then get to work in the science lab to explore the chemical properties of many creations. Make otherworldly slime, build a better super ball, analyze mysterious liquids, and create your own colored paste to hold things together in your alien world. Grades 1-4.

4 sessions $305 Tuesday–Friday February 21–24 9am–4pm KV29-W17

BABYSITTING & CPR TRAINING See pages 13 & 14 for details.

CHESS INTENSIVE Ross Eldridge, Instructor Serious chess players: why take a week off from your favorite game? Use this vacation-week class to build your chess-playing skills. You’ll review chess principles, looking at positions from real games played by grandmasters, and we’ll focus on strategy and positional tactics. You’ll learn about notation for reading and writing games as well. Each day will include a combination of instruction and games; on the last day we’ll have an in-class tournament. Keep your mind sharp this break and join us to play the ultimate game of strategy. No beginners please! Grades 2-5.

3 sessions $165 Tuesday–Thursday February 21–23 9am–12pm KV23-W17 Tuesday–Thursday April 18–20 9am–12pm KV23-P17

DIGITAL ART & ANIMATION Jack Neylan, Instructor Think it’s easy making one of those dancing bears or blinking eyes you see online? You’re right! Join us to get all the tools you need. Make a simple drawing using Photoshop, with coloring, layering, and other effects. Then create 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 time allows. New and returning students welcome. Grades 3-6. Note: Bring a USB flash drive to class.

All of our vacation programs take place at Newton North High School. Bring a snack for all half-day programs, and lunch for full-day programs.

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3 sessions $185 Tuesday–Thursday February 21–23 9am–12pm KV24-W17 Tuesday–Thursday April 18–20 9am–12pm KV24-P17

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. Grades K-3.

4 sessions $205 Tuesday–Friday April 18–21 9am–12pm KV19-P17

MAD SCIENCE JUNIOR Mad Science staff, Instructors Join the Mad Science® hands-on science fun. We’re crazy about science… and hope you are too! We’ll have a blast exploring science and how it affects the world around us. Become an honorary Junior Mad Scientist and see some of the awesome stuff from the Mad Science laboratory. Each day we’ll have a different science theme with exciting activities, experiments, and related games and stories. We’ll make oobleck, learn about the human body and our senses, discover the properties of water, explore the wonders of light and color, and much more. Grades K-2.

4 sessions $215 Tuesday–Friday April 18–21 9am–12pm KV26-P17

SCIENCE LAB Maire Anne Diamond, Instructor Sensational Science awaits you in Science Lab! Find out if you can make a rainbow from white light, or a solid by mixing two liquids together; see if you can use invisible forces to move things. Come ready to observe, investigate, and find answers to your science questions. We’ll conduct experiments, play games, and do crafts as we explore magnetism, invisible matter, the science of color, and more. Mix up some super solutions and watch your curiosity bubble up when you join us at our science lab. Grades K-2.

3 sessions $165 Tuesday–Thursday February 21–23 9am–12pm KV28-W17

Classes for Middle Schoolers 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 & up.

8 sessions $225 Tuesdays January 17–March 14 3–4:30pm KM13-W17 Oak Hill Tuesdays March 28–May 23 3–4:30pm KM13-P17 Bigelow

BABYSITTING & SAFETY TRAINING Century Health Systems staff, Instructors

CRITTERS AND CONTRAPTIONS Wicked Cool for Kids staff, Instructors Explore the wacky world of nature. Take a look at some of your favorite wild animals and determine if they are predators or prey. Identify track patterns and compare animals in the wild to our domesticated pets. Creep with big cats and lope like coyotes. Next, get into gadgets as we experiment with classic moving ones and investigate how they work. Tinker with spinning tops and learn to design terrific twirling toys. Create cars that move with magnets and race around a track. Grades 1-4.

4 sessions $305 Tuesday–Friday April 18–21 9am–4pm KV30-P17

Become an expert babysitter with this American Academy of Pediatrics course. Get 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 reference. Ages 11 & up. Note: Sign up for this class with Pediatric First Aid & CPR (KM20), and receive a $10 discount. Discount will appear at checkout.

1 session $75 Wednesday February 1 3:15–6:15pm KM19-W17-1 Newton South Wednesday February 22 9am–12pm KM19-W17-2 Newton North Thursday February 23 9am–12pm KM19-W17-3 Newton North Thursday March 9 3:15–6:15pm KM19-W17-4 Newton South

Wednesday April 19 9am–12pm KM19-P17-1 Newton North Thursday April 20 9am–12pm KM19-P17-2 Newton North Thursday May 11 3:15–6:15pm KM19-P17-3 Newton South

CHESS FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLERS Nicholas Sterling, Instructor Here’s an opportunity for serious players who have advanced to middle school to continue to improve their skills, participate in tournaments, and enjoy a weekly game supervised by an experienced chess pro. Novice players are welcome too if they have a basic understanding of chess. Grades 6-8.

14 sessions $255 Tuesdays January 17–May 2 2:15–3:15pm KM09-W17-DY Day

FENCING International Fencing Club staff, Instructors Become a competitive fencer, or just appreciate this opportunity to master discipline and sportsmanship. Learn basic fencing techniques and refine strategies to direct your own bouts. We’ll provide individual instruction; fencers will be paired appropriately, so returning fencers are welcome. Grades 5-8. Note: All equipment is provided; wear sneakers and athletic pants.

10 sessions $235 Fridays January 27–April 7 3:30–4:30pm KM36-W17 Brown

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. Grades 6-8. Note: This class will be held indoors.

6 sessions $135 Tuesdays April 11–May 23 12:30–2pm KM31-W17-BR Brown

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INTRO TO DEBATE Lumos Debate staff, Instructors If you like to win every argument, join us to perfect your debating skills. If you’re a more quiet kid, prepare to come out of your shell. Debate is an engaging activity that helps you find your voice. Learn the basics of debate, including how to construct an argument, give a speech, and participate in an official debate round. Through fun games and activities, you’ll develop your skills while having a blast in a high-encouragement, low-pressure environment. This is not an academic class! All levels welcome. Grades 6-8.

4 sessions $85 Wednesdays March 1–22 2:45–3:45pm KM38-W17-DY Day NEW

JAVA CODING WITH MINECRAFT Einstein’s Workshop staff, Instructors Learn programming basics while using Java coding to write your own Minecraft “mods” using Forge API, a mod loading and execution tool. Most “mods” (modifications) add content to the game to alter game play, change the creative feel, or give you more options in how you interact with the Minecraft world. You’ll learn to program in Java while crafting diamonds from dirt, smelting up bedrock, and creating custom blocks in Minecraft. No programming experience is required, but familiarity with Minecraft is helpful. Grades 6-8.

6 sessions $245 Tuesdays January 31–March 14 2:30–3:50pm KM43-W17-BR Brown

PEDIATRIC FIRST AID & CPR Century Health Systems staff, Instructors 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

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care providers, babysitters, and more. You will receive a CPR certification after completion of the class. Ages 11 & up. Note: Sign up for this class with Babysitting and Safety Training (KM19), and receive a $10 discount. Discount will appear at checkout.

1 session $75 Wednesday February 22 12:30–3:30pm KM20-W17-1 Newton North Friday March 31 3:15–6:15pm KM20-W17-2 Newton North Wednesday April 19 12:30–3:30pm KM20-P17 Newton North

POWER PROGRAMMERS Jesse Klimov, Instructor Learn to program through this fun, handson course. We will start by introducing Scratch, a visual, kid-friendly programming language. If time permits, you’ll move on to Java in order to get a taste for text-based programming. We will cover basic programming concepts such as “if/else” statements, loops, and variables. Grades 6-8.

8 sessions $215 Fridays January 27–March 24 2:45–3:45pm KM42-W17 Day

THE STOCK MARKET GAME Peter Yaffe, Instructor Make big money fast (virtually, that is). Play The Stock Market Game and you’ll learn about the real world of investing, which incorporates 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 6-8. TM

Note: Parents, see how well you do against your kids! Try our Play the Stock Market Game class for adults. See our website for details.

10 sessions $245 Thursdays January 26 – April 13 2:45–4:15pm KM45-W17 Day

THE STOCK MARKET GAME FOR GIRLS See description in previous column.

10 sessions $245 Tuesdays January 31–April 11 2:15–3:45pm KM41-W17 Day Note: This class is for girls only.

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3-D PRINT YOUR CELL PHONE STAND Einstein’s Workshop staff, Instructors Use 3-D printing technology to design and print a custom cell phone stand. Outfit your stand with a custom-fitted amplifier location so you can easily share what you’re listening to with your chosen audience. You’ll learn the elements of BlocksCAD (computer-aided design), as well as prototyping, measuring, and iteration while making this handy accessory, which is sure to impress your friends. Grades 6-8.

6 sessions $245 Tuesdays January 31–March 14 2–3:20pm KM44-W17-DY Day

6 sessions $245 Fridays February 3–March 17 3:10–4:30pm KM40-W17-BR Brown

General Info & Policies

YOGA FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLERS Judi Mackenzie & Barbara Perlo, Instructors 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 poses, 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. Grades 6-8. Note: Bring your own yoga mat.

10 sessions $145 Mondays January 30–April 10 3:15–4:15pm KM07-W17-BR Brown (Mackenzie) Wednesdays January 25–April 12 3–4pm KM07-W17-DY Day (Perlo)

What to get that special someone? NCE gift certificates are available in any amount and can be used for any class we offer. Call us to order yours!

ACCESS

LOCATIONS

Our classes are open to everyone. Please let us know if you have any special concerns or need special assistance.

We post room locations to our website as soon as we have that information.

BEHAVIOR POLICY

We may occasionally take pictures of students in our classes for our use in promotional materials. Your enrollment in a class indicates your approval for this.

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.

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PICK-UP AFTER CLASS At the end of class, our teachers will bring all kids to the main entrance of the school to be picked up by parents, guardians, or after-school staff. Kids in grades K-2 must be signed out by an adult; kids in grades 3-5 can dismiss themselves with written permission from a parent or guardian. To give your permission, send an email to staff@newtoncommunityed.org stating your child’s name, grade, NCE class, and school.

CHANGES

REFUNDS/WITHDRAWALS

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

SCHOLARSHIPS

EARLY-RELEASE DAYS Classes meet at their regular times on early-release days.

GETTING TO CLASS Kids at each school typically walk themselves to our classes, but younger kids are sometimes escorted by their classroom teachers; please check with your child’s school and/or teacher. NCE teachers arrive when school ends (12:30 on Tuesdays, and 3:00 on all other days). On Tuesdays, kids eat lunch between 12:30 and 12:45, and on other days they usually have a snack (you must provide your own lunches and snacks). Kids from all schools are welcome at all our classes. School secretaries are at their desks until 3:30 each day and can buzz in kids arriving from other schools.

LATE FEES Please respect our staff and pick up your child on time. There is a $10 fee for every 10 minutes you’re late. At the fourth occurrence, these fees will double.

See back cover for details. Partial scholarships are available on a limited basis for Newton residents. Call 617-559-6999 for more information.

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

TRIAL CLASSES Sorry, we do not offer trial classes.

WEATHER CANCELLATIONS If Newton public schools are closed due to inclement weather, our classes are cancelled. Classes cancelled due to weather will be made up at the end of the term; there will be no refunds for weather-related closings.

WE ARE INCLUSIVE 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.

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Newton Community Education 457 Walnut Street Newton, MA 02460

WHAT IS NEWTON COMMUNITY EDUCATION? 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 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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1. Pay by Check: Please make your check payable to Newton Community Education and mail with this registration form to Newton Community Education, 457 Walnut Street, Newton, MA 02460 2. Pay by Charge: at www.newtoncommunityed.org, by phone (617) 559-6999, or by mail. Charge:

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