Waltham Youth Activities Listing September 2016 Edition Waltham

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Waltham Youth Activities
Listing
Listing
A Central Source of Information for Waltham Activities
FOR SCHOOL AGE YOUTH (PK-12)
A Waltham Partnership for Youth, Inc. task force works to gather and
disseminate information for students and parents about activities, opportunities, and resources for Waltham youth.
The Task Force is a collaboration of The Waltham Partnership for
Youth, Waltham Public Schools, Waltham Police Department, Bentley University, YMCA, Boys & Girls Club, Brandeis University, and Waltham parents.
The central information site is the Parent Information Center of the Waltham
Public Schools.
The target audience is Waltham school age youth and their families.
Information is updated periodically, published in multiple media and available
in English and Spanish.
Activities, Opportunities &
Resources for
School Age Children (PK-12)
For Families
If you would like to receive additional copies of this information or know of
programs that are missing, please contact the Parent Information Center
(PIC) in person, by phone, fax or email. Contact information below.
For Service Providers
If you would like to make corrections, have your programs included in this
listing or have additional copies sent to your program, please contact the
Parent Information Center (PIC) in person, by phone, fax or email. Contact
information below.
Information on:
• After School, Arts, Homework & Tutoring
• Outreach, Recreation, Scouts, Sports
• Summer programs, Technology, and
more
Waltham Public Schools
Parent Information Center
September 2016 Edition
Phone: 781-314-5672
Fax: 781-314-5789
If you have any questions about a particular program, please call the program directly.
Please note: some programs may not apply to your child.
The Waltham Partnership for Youth
Table of Contents:
Quick Reference Numbers
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After School Programs
4-6
Arts Programs
6
General Programs
6-7
Homework & Tutoring Programs
8
Preschool Programs
9
Recreation Programs
10
Scouts Programs
11
Sports Programs
12-15
Summer Programs
16-17
Parent Information Center Resources
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Waltham Partnership for Youth
Information
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Notes
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The Waltham Partnership For Youth, located in Waltham, Massachusetts,
serves to initiate and strengthen relationships between community services and
organizations and the youth of the City.
The Waltham Partnership for Youth, Inc. is a multi-sector collaborative, a recognized not-for-profit corporation under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Its mission is to identify the needs of Waltham youth and to leverage to address those needs. The Waltham Partnership for Youth, Inc. advocates for Waltham youth, acting as a catalyst for youth agenda, coordinating
multi-sector planning, initiating new programs, and brokering resources from
all sectors of the Waltham community. Primary focus areas are academic enhancement, career awareness, and youth services.
The Partnership For Youth:
 Partners local business organizations with youth service programs to
strengthen community involvement.
 Works closely with local social service organizations.
 Helps youth grow into becoming better Waltham citizens.
The Waltham Partnership for Youth and the Waltham Public School Parent Information Center would like to thank all of the Waltham agencies, organizations, programs and schools that contributed their programming information to this directory.
This is a growing list of resources with the hope to become a comprehensive listing of
youth programs offered in Waltham. Any omissions are unintentional and unrepresented non-profit organizations are encouraged to contact the Parent Information Center (781-314-5672) to submit programming information for the next issue.
Waltham Partnership For Youth, Inc.
510 Moody Street, Waltham, MA 02453
Phone: 781-314-3031
Fax: 781-314-3286
walthampartnershipforyouth@city.waltham.ma.us
www.walthampartnershipforyouth.org
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Parent Information Center (PIC)
Resources
About the Parent Information Center (PIC)
The PIC is an information center for questions about the schools, and a central location for educational
and community resources available to Waltham residents and the Waltham community.
Quick Reference Numbers
The PIC also handles all Pre-Kindergarten to 12th grade new student registration. Documents required for registration are: Proof of birth for the child (original birth certificate or passport), Parent/
Guardian photo ID (license, state ID or passport), Proof of Residency (Lease, property tax bill, letter
from landlord or residency verification form), Immunization records, Physical Exam (dated within 12
months to the start of school), School records, Custody forms (if applicable), Additional education
reports (if applicable).
The goal of the PIC is to provide parents with information about educational opportunities available in
the Waltham Public Schools and in the community at large.
Questions the PIC can help you with:
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How can I register my child for school?
What school district does my address belong to?
How does my child get to school? Walk or Bus?
Does my child’s school have a before or after-school program?
Where can I find a listing of child-care and preschool providers in Waltham?
How can I be more involved in my child’s school?
How can I schedule a translator for a parent/teacher meeting?
Where can I find out about adult education opportunities, including ESL Programs and GED
Programs, in Waltham?
Can you direct me to the community agency or program that might help me with a question
about _________?
Parent & Community Resources available at the PIC:
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How to Register for Kindergarten? Booklet
Kindergarten Registration Application
Welcome to Waltham Public Schools Information Packet
How to Help Your Child in School? pamphlets and booklets (covering many subject areas)
Early Childhood Education Programs & Resources
Guidebook
Kindergarten to 12th grade outline of Curriculum
Benchmarks
Adult Literacy Program Listing
Yearly School Calendar
School Boundary Maps
Maps to Schools
PIC Newsletters and school calendar
Bentley Service Learning Center……………………………….
Brandeis University Department of Community Service………..
Charles River Public Internet Center…………………………..
Middlesex Human Service Agency………………………………
Reagle Players………………………………………………………….
Waltham Boys & Girls Club………………………………………..
The Waltham Family School…………………………………….
Waltham Family YMCA………………………………………………
Waltham Library … … … … ...…………………………………..
The Waltham Partnership for Youth, Inc……………………
Waltham Police Department……………………………………..
Waltham Police PAL Program…………………………………….
Fitzgerald Elementary………………………………………….
MacArthur Elementary…………………………………………
Northeast Elementary…………………………………………
Plympton Elementary………………………………………….
Stanley Elementary…………………………………………….
Whittemore Elementary………………………………………
Kennedy Middle………….………………………………………
McDevitt Middle………………………………………………….
Waltham High School………………………………………….
Waltham Public Schools Parent Information Center……
Waltham Public Schools Summer School…………………..
Waltham Recreation Department…………………………..……….
781-314-5680
781-314-5720
781-314-5740
781-314-5760
781-314-5620
781-314-5780
781-314-5660
781-314-5590
781-314-5440
781-314-5672
781-314-5498
781-314-3475
Parent Information Center (PIC)
617 Lexington Street
(enter through Main Entrance)
Waltham, MA
781-314-5672
Or 781-314-5662 (in Spanish)
pic@k12.waltham.ma.us
Community programs and events information
Most of our resources are online.
Visit our website!
http://www.walthampublicschools.org/pic.cfm
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781-891-2170
781-736-3237
781-891-9559
781-894-6110
781-891-5600
781-893-6620
781-314-5696
781-894-5295
781-314-3425
781-314-3367
781-314-3600
781-314-3629
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Summer Programs
Chill Zone
Waltham Rec. Dept. - 510 Moody St. Waltham.
Contact: Kathy Gross 781-314-3475 or
kgross@city.waltham.ma.us
For: Grades 6 to 8.
Date/Time: Fridays 3:30pm to 9pm and Saturdays from 12pm to 8pm.
Cost: Free with membership
Free drop off program. Activities include gym time,
inflatable fun, gaming, arts and crafts and much
more. Special events are always happening.
I like to move it
Waltham Recreation Department
Contact: 781-314-3475
For: Grades K-2 and 3-5
Location: Various fields & School gyms.
Time: 6 weeks—after school
Cost: $30
Join the Recreation Dept. for movement, fitness
and sports. Locations vary. Program will be offered during the Fall, Winter and Spring Seasons.
Prospect Hill Community Foundation After-School
Program
Bentley University, Waltham Police Department &
Waltham Housing Authority
Contact: Officer June Conway at Waltham Police
781-314-3600 ext. 3155
For: Grades 1—6, residents of Chesterbrook Gardens
Time: 3:00-5:30pm Cost: Free
Homework & Mentoring: Bentley students serve
as positive role models and supervise children.
Attention is given to homework, computer programs, sports activities, special projects, games,
arts & crafts and snack.
YMCA Fitzgerald School After School Program
Contact: Kelly Maclean 781-739-2235
kmclean@ymcaboston.org
Dates/Time: School year; Close of school-6:00pm
Cost: Based on the number of days attending;
membership is required for each participant. Part
Time program available; sibling discount financial
aid available holiday/early release & vacation
availability.
YMCA Whittemore After School Program
Contact: Lindsey Carpenter 781-315-5846
slucas@ymcaboston.org
Time program available; sibling discount; financial
aid available; holiday/early release & vacation
availability.
YMCA Northeast School After School Program
Contact: Amanda Schubert 617-448-2417
aid available; holiday/early release &vacation
availability.
Stanley School After School Program-YMCA
Contact: Seth Lucas 781-966-3629
availability.
Fitzgerald School After School Program-YMCA
availability.
Northeast School After School Program-YMCA
availability.
School Plays
McDevitt Middle School
Contact: Jesse Bastarache @ 781-314-5590 or
JesseBastarache@k12.waltham.ma.us
For: McDevitt students grades 6-8
When: Spring & Fall
YMCA Summer Camps
For all YMCA Camps:
Waltham YMCA 725 Lexington Street
Contact: Seth Lucas 781-894-5295 #9
SLucas@ymcaboston.org
Download a brochure/parent handbook and registration packet at: www.ymcaboston.com/waltham
YMCA Pioneers
Ages: 5-6 (Must be 5 by 1st day of the session)
Date/Time: Weekly summer sessions; Monday Friday 9am-4pm; Pre and post camp available.
Cost: Member, Program Participant and NonMember fees, per week.
Traditional day camp for younger campers. Camper staff ratio 5:1. A variety of activities including
arts and crafts, field games, drama, teambuilding,
archery, swim lessons, free swim and nature.
YMCA Camp Cabot
For grades 2-5
Traditional day camp setting. Camper staff ratio
10:1. Campers choose activities to fit their interest. Activities include arts and crafts, archery,
sports, drama, teambuilding, swim lessons, free
swim and nature.
YMCA Voyagers
For grades 6 to 8
Campers participate in teambuilding and adventure activities while having fun on weekly trips.
Sessions may include trapeze school, museums,
swimming, biking, hiking, horseback riding, and
rope challenges.
YMCA Leader in Training (L.I.T.)
walthamcamps@ymcaboston.org
For grades 7 to 11
Sessions with program concentrating on leadership training, teambuilding, skill development,
decision making, personal growth, confidence
building and work ethic. LITs assist counselors
with younger camper groups. Each weekly sessions involves a field trip.
Reagle Players Summer
Programs
Music Theatre Summer Camp
617 Lexington Street, Waltham, MA 02451
Crawford Auditorium, Kennedy Middle School
YMCA Sports Camp
Contact: Laine Johnson @ 781-891-5600
Contact: Katie Coach 781-966-3629
For: Ages 8 to 16
kcoach@ymcaboston.org
Cost: Varies with program. Waltham resident
For: Split grade Rookies (1-2) / Champions (3-6)
discount /sibling discount/ Inquire about scholarDate/Time: Weekly summer sessions; Monday ship.
Friday 9am-4pm; Pre and post camp available.
Daily classes in voice, dance, and acting. Includes:
Cost: Member, Program Participant and NonImprovisation, role playing, scene work, etc. Adv.
Member fees, per week.
Programs avail by audition only.
Campers receive high quality instruction in basket- *School Vacation week programs available!!!
ball, baseball, soccer, flag football, lacrosse, volleyball and hockey. Focus on teamwork positive
memories and building relationships in the sports
environment.
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Summer Programs
General Summer Programs
Summer Works Program
A city-wide effort to provide summer jobs, job training, and volunteer opportunities July 5 to Aug 31.
Contact: Waltham Personnel Dept. @ 781-3143355
For: Waltham youth, ages 14-21.
Eligibility: Waltham resident; student legally able to
work must have social security number.
Girl Scouts of Eastern Mass.
Girls Scout Camps
Location: Numerous overnight and day camps in
Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
Contact: join@girlscoutseasternmass.org or
781-893-6113 - www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/
programs/summer-camp.html
Waltham Boys & Girls Club
Summer Programs
Summer Camp Program
20 Exchange Street, Waltham, MA 02451
Contact Camp Director, 781-893-6620 x18
For: Ages 5-12, free lunch available for campers
Cost: $195 per week per child.
Free Summer Food Program
Contact: Mark Mitchell 781-893-6620 ext.20 or
mmitchell@walthambgc.org
For ages 18 and under.
Free Dinner Time: Monday—Friday 4:00pm—6:00pm
Free Saturday Lunch Time: Monday - Friday.
June-August
Please call for times at each location.
Between 11:30am—12:30pm
Locations: MacDonald Playground (Newton St).
Waltham Boys & Girls Club (Exchange St)
Chesterbrook Gardens (Lexington St.)
Whittemore Elementary School (Parmenter Rd).
Plympton School (Bacon St.).
Waltham Recreation Dept.
Summer Registration—Mid-April
Fall Registration— Late August
Winter Registration— December
Spring Registration— Mid-March
For specific dates and times for online registration,
as well as walk-in, check out the Waltham Recreation website at: http://www.city.waltham.ma.us/
recreation-department
or call @ 781-314-3475
Summer Programs offered:
Summer Fun at Prospect Hill
Pre-K at Prospect Hill
Kaleidoscope, Friday Day trips, Sky hawks, Drama,
Baseball and various other recreation programs.
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Salvation Army—Kids FEAST After School Program
Salvation Army 502 Main St.
Contact: Lt. Rafael & Thais Viana 781-894-041
Cost: $40.00 per year
For: Grades K-7 members of Kids FEAST Program
Time: 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Tuesday to Friday
Homework & Mentoring: 8th grade volunteers
serve as positive role model and supervises children. Children receive an after-school snack and
dinner, homework assistance, and positive recreational activities.
MacArthur School After School Program
Waltham YMCA
Contact: Zack Frederick - 781-439-1971
Email: zfrederick@ymcaboston.org
Time program available; sibling discount financial
aid available holiday/early release & vacation
availability.
Brandeis University Waltham Afternoon Enrichment Program
Brandeis University, Waltham, MA
Contact: Dept. of Community Services
@ 781-736-3237 Aft.Enrichment@gmail.com
For: Kennedy & McDevitt Middle School Students
Time: Thursdays 3-5pm, 8 week sessions, Fall
and Spring
Cost: Free / After school enrichment and tutorial
program for students from the Kennedy and
McDevitt middle schools. Up to 25 students and
volunteers participate. The sessions typically
consist of a group activity and individual tutoring.
They are transported to campus by bus. The
school counselors refer the students.
Brandeis University Waltham Group
Language and Cultural Enrichment (LACE)
@ 781-736-3237 wg.Lace@gmail.com
For: Kennedy & McDevitt ELL students.
Time: Thursdays 3-4:45pm, 8 Sessions, each
semester. Cost: Free
The activities focus on language development and
cultural sharing. Up to 25 students and volunteers participate. They are transported to and
from campus by bus with the Afternoon Enrichment students. The ELL teachers refer the students.
Plympton School Before & After School Program
Champions . www.discoverchampions.com
Contact: 617-538-8359
For: K-6 age children.
Registration Fees: Varies. Please call.
Part Time program available; Sibling discount;
financial aid available; accepts MA state
vouchers. Also available on early release days and Junior Brandeis Achievers
during vacation breaks.
Stanley & Plympton Elementary Schools.
Contact: 781-736-3235 or
Waltham Boys & Girls Club After School Program
JuniorBrandeisAcheivers@gmail.com
For: Stanley K-5 and Plympton 3-5.
Contact: Margie Granados at 781-893-6620
Date/Time: Stanley - Wed from 3 to 4:30pm.
ext.14 or mgranados@walthambgc.org
Plympton - Tuesday and Thursday 3 to 4:30pm. 6For: Ages 6-12
8 Week periods in the Fall and Spring. Cost: free.
Time: Monday—Friday, 2:00pm—6:00pm
Jr. Brandeis Achievers provide a variety of interCost: $140.25 per week, includes transportation. ests such as build it, musical, journalism, dance,
Single-day registration at other prices available.
science, creative writing, arts and others.
This is a state licensed program. The BGC believes that childhood growth is best achieved by
Brandeis Big Siblings
education and recreational activities. Transporta- Location: Stanley Elementary School
tion is provided from Waltham public schools by
Contact: brandeisbigsibs.wg@gmail.com
the Waltham Boys & Girls Club vans. Snack is
For: K-5th grade.
included.
Dates: During Brandeis academic school year and
child’s lunch period.
Children are matched with their big siblings
through a partnership with Jewish Big Brother and
Big Sister. Program offers 1on1 weekly mentoring
and the relationship focuses on trust, stability,
working together and having fun.
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Junior Brandeis Achievers
Stanley & Plympton Elementary Schools.
Contact: 781-736-3235 or
juniorbrandeisachievers@gmail.com
For: Stanley K-5 and Plympton 3-5.
Date/Time: Stanley - Wed from 3 to 4:30pm.
Plympton - Tuesday from 3 to 4:30pm. 6-8 Sessions in the Fall and Spring. Cost: free.
Jr. Brandeis Achievers provide a variety of interests raging from art to sports and even cooking.
Sports Programs
Arts Programs
YMCA Enrichment Programs
Waltham YMCA, 725 Lexington St. Waltham
Contact: Dori Lecount 781-966-3623
DLecount@ymcaboston.org
Ages: 3 - 12 years old.
Dates/times: varies. Cost: Per session, varies.
A variety of classes including: Theater, foreign
languages, science, arts, dancing, and more.
YMCA Dance Classes
Ages: 3 - 13 years old.
Dates/Times: Saturday classes, times will vary.
Cost: Per session, varies.
Offering youth dance programs including: creative
movement, ballet, jazz and hip-hop.
Music Club House
Contact: Adam Sickler 781-893-6620
asickler@walthambgc.org
Ages: 10 to 14 years old
Dates/Times: Mon 2-6pm; Tues-Thurs. 2-9pm
Cost: Free with Boys & Girls Club membership.
The music club is a brand new state of the art
music studio. This program will give club members
the opportunity to learn instruments, production,
lyrical written and voice training.
Child Safety Seat Technicians
Waltham Police Department
155 Lexington Street
Contact: Officers John Farago, Linda Moschner,
Mike Viola, Eileen Williams @ 781-314-3623
For: Ages infant – 8 years
Time: Appointments may be made by contacting
officers
Cost: Free
Officers are state trained in the proper installation of child passenger safety seats.
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Swimming
YMCA Seasonal Sports Classes & Clinics
Waltham YMCA 725 Lexington St. Waltham
For ages: 2 -18 years old. Classes separated by
age/grade.
Cost: Varies
Date/Time: Year round, per session, varies.
Sports include: T-Ball, basketball, soccer, ultimate
Frisbee, baseball and more.
Swim Team Lessons & Tiger sharks Swim Team
Contact: Thomas Tringale, Aquatics Director at
781-893-6620 x17 ttringale@walthambgc.org
For: 6 months to -18 years old
Swim Team: ages 6-18
Time/Cost: Lesson times and costs vary depending on season. Red Cross accredited lessons.
YMCA Gymnastic Program
For ages: 2 -12 years old. Classes separated by
age/grade.
Cost: Varies
Date/Time: Year round, per session, varies.
Basics of gymnastics, teaching skills, concepts
and development of motor skills.
Running/Track
Waltham Track Club
Contact: Joe Tranchita 781-893-3828 or
JTranchita@verizon.net
Junior Division 8 to 18
Sr. Division 15 to 18
www.walthamtrackclub.com
General Programs
Brandeis University Waltham Group Big Siblings
Brandeis University, Waltham, MA 02454
Contact: Waltham Group @ 781-736-3235
For: Grades K-6
This community based program matches children
with Brandeis volunteers for a one to one mentoring relationship.
General programs
McDevitt Middle School Student Council
Contact: McDevitt @ 781-314-5590
For: Grades 6-8
Time: Times to be established
Planning student activities and events.
Public Computer Access Program
Charles River Public Internet Center (CRPIC)
154 Moody Street, Waltham, MA
Contact: 781-891-9559 extension 206, or
JMWebster@crpic.org
For: All ages, children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult and supervised during visit
Times: Monday—Thursday 12:00pm—8:00pm
Closed Friday - Sunday, major holidays and school
snow days
Cost: Suggested donation of $1
Access to computers with high speed Internet
access, Microsoft Office and web browsing. Ideal
for homework and research projects.
Ice Skating
Public Skating
Veteran’s Memorial Rink, 295 Totten Pond Rd.
Waltham, MA 02451
Contact: 781-314-3474
Age: All ages
Time: Call for dates and times (Sept to Mar)
YMCA Adaptive Swim Lessons
Contact: Jill Connors 781-966-3630 or
JConnors@ymcaboston.org
For ages: 6 months to adults
Dates/Times: Year round, per session, varies.
Cost: Varies
All ages based on age and skill level (Including:
introductory, beginner, advanced). Also have open,
family and lap swimming in indoor and outdoor
pools.
YMCA Specialty Swim Lessons & Programs
For ages: 3 years to adults
Dates/Times: Year round, per session, varies.
Cost: Varies
Offering a variety of special classes including:
Learn to swim in Spanish and Mandarin, private
lessons, family swim lessons, family swim lessons
& special needs swim lessons.
YMCA Piranhas Swim Team
For ages: 8 to 18
Date/Time: Oct - Jan session, practice/meets vary.
Cost: Membership required. $385-515 for the
season. Based on age group. A competitive swim
program that teaches stroke development, character development, responsibility and teamwork. The
Piranhas compete against swim teams from other
area YMCA’s.
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Sports Programs
CO-ED 12 & under travel Soccer Team
Waltham Boys & girls Club.
Contact: Kevin Pressey at 781-893-6620 x13 or
kpressey@walthambgc.org
For: 10-12 years old (Max 12 kids per team)
Dates: Tuesday and Thursday
Hockey
Waltham Youth Hockey Association
Contact: Mark Hickey 617-429-8745
For: Ages 4-18
Hockey programs available from Learn to Skate
right up to high school.
Call or visit our webpage at
www.walthamyouthhockey.org
Boys & Girls Floor Hockey League
at Boys & Girls Club
For: Ages 8 - 13
Time: Tuesday & Thursday in the fall
Cost: Free with Boys & Girls Club membership
Lacrosse
Waltham Youth Lacrosse (boys and girls)
Contact: Steve Duffy @ 781-893-5984
jgduffy@aol.com, www.walthamlacrosse.com
From 9 to 15 years old
Location: Waltham High School Fields
Program runs from April to Mid June
Skiing
Prospect Hill Ski Team
Contact: 617-512-2549
Email: prospecthillsandsteam@gmail.com
For: Ages 5 - 18 years old
Time: Dec - Mid March.
Cost: Discount registration fee for Waltham residents. Must have own equipment and pay for own
lift ticket.
Introductory and competitive ski race team. Skiers
must know how to ride the lift, stop and turn in
control. Our excellent coaches will teach you how
to race. Friday night practices; 2 Saturday practices; Sunday morning races.
Website: www.phskiteam.org
The Micheli Center for Sports Injury Prevention
Where: 9 Hope Ave. Suite 100. Waltham.
We offer trainees evidence-based strategies that
help reduce risk of injury while participating in
sports and activities. All of the services are grounded in the latest research available and are individually tailored to meet the needs of any aged client.
Call 781-373-2760 to make an appointment.
www.themichelicenter.com
HOURS— Mon - Thu: 6:30AM - 8:30PM
Fri: 6:30AM - 7:00PM
Sat: 8:00AM - 6:00PM
Sun: 10:00AM - 3:00PM
Rock Climbing
Youth and Teen Rock Wall Climbing
Ages: 6 and up. Classes separated by age/grade
Time: Year round by sessions
Cost: Varies
Basics of climbing, teaching skills and concepts for
various ages.
Swimming
Swim Lessons & Swim Team
Contact: Mario Pena @ 781-893-6620
For: Ages 6 months—18; Swim Team for ages 618.
Time/Cost: Call for times and costs.
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General Programs
The Waltham Boys & Girls Club
Phone: 781-893-6620
Fax: 781-894-5770
www.walthambgc.org
Ages: 6-18 years old
Cost: $20 membership fee-Membership is
valid for one year.
Hours:
Monday 2:30-6:00pm
Tuesdays-Fridays 2:30-9:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Teens only Tuesday-Friday 7:00-9:00 pm
*Hours change seasonally.
*Open during school breaks and snow days.
The Waltham Family School
South Middle School Building,
510 Moody Street, Waltham
Contact: Britta McNemar @ 781-314-5696
For: Families with children ages 3-5, Residents of
Waltham only
Schedule: Tuesday-Friday, 9 am to 11:30am September to June, and 4 weeks in the summer
Cost: Free; must meet financial eligibility requirements
Program Information: WFS is Waltham’s Even
Start Family Literacy Program, a program for families who need to learn English. Parents attend
adult English classes while children attend preschool class on site 4 mornings/week; family has
one home visit/month focused on parent-child
reading. Please call for an interview. A waiting list
is maintained for eligible families.
WFS Goals: To prepare children for success in
school and to help parents improve their English
language skills and to be partners with the schools
in the education of their children.
Website:
http://www.walthampublicschools.org/fam.cfm
Social Recreation
Waltham Boys & Girls Club. 20 Exchange St.
Contact: Katie Coach 781-893-6620 ext.12 or
kcoach@walthambgc.org
For: Ages 6-18 years
Time: Mon. 2-6 pm; Tues.-Fri. 2-9 pm;
Sat. 10 am-5 pm
Cost: Free with Boys & Girls Club Membership
Activities includes: pool, bumper pool, ping pong,
foosball, chess, checkers, video games, board
games and daily tournaments
Waltham Public Library
Young Adult (Teen) Services
735 Main Street, Waltham, MA 02451
Contact: Luke kirkland
Phone: 781-314-3436 LKirkland@minlib.net
For: Ages 11-18
Time: Year round
Cost: Free
Extensive collection of books and magazines for
that age group housed in the Young Adult Room.
There is an annual summer reading program as
well as a book club done as a partnership at Waltham High School.
Children’s Services
Contact: Nancy Rea at 781-314-3425x4
Time: Year around
Ages: 0 to 12 years old.
Cost: Free
Borrow from an extensive collection of books,
DVDs, CDs, and other materials for infants, preschoolers, and K-6 elementary children. Also
choose from a parent & teacher collection, books
in Spanish, Chinese, Haitian, Braille and more.
Movies, storytimes, performers, and events offered throughout the year. Join the annual Summer Reading Club.
For additional information, see our website:
www.waltham.lib.us
Children’s Learning Garden
Contact: 781-314-3475
For: Grades 1-4
Time: 4—5:30pm. Fall & Spring.
Cost: $55
Interested in growing your own food? Join the
learning garden coordinator each week for tours of
the garden, planting and eating what you find.
Gardening happens in all weather, so come prepared. Pre-registration required.
Sports Injury Prevention
The Micheli Center
9 Hope Avenue.
Contact: Jennifer Rago. Phone: 781-790-1759
Email: jenniferrago@themichelicenter.com
ACL injury prevention; Concussion injury prevention class; Injury prevention evaluation; Preseason
programs; Quick start running program.
Cost: Call for rates. Dates & Times: Call.
Scholarships for financial need are available.
www.themichelicenter.com
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Homework & Tutoring Programs
Bentley University – America Clicks Program
MacArthur, Fitzgerald, Stanley, Whittemore,
Northeast and Plympton Elementary Schools
Contact: Elementary School
For: Grades 3-5
America Clicks is designed to enrich the academic experiences of students at the elementary
schools by fostering an interest and competency
in technology. Student tutors work one-on-one
with advanced elementary school students, guiding and challenging them to integrate technology
into their classroom work.
Bentley University – English Language Learners
For: MacArthur, Fitzgerald, Stanley, Whittemore,
Northeast and Plympton Elementary Schools;
Grades 1-4 and varying levels.
Contact: Elementary School
Bentley tutors assist in English language learners
in their classroom with activities sponsored by
teachers.
Brandeis University Waltham Group
General Tutoring/SAT Prep
Homework and Tutoring Program
Bentley University - After School Programs
@ 781-530-4688 GeneralTutoring@gmail.com
For: Residents of Dana Court, Prospect Hill and
www.brandeis.edu/walthamgroup/programs/gen
Chesterbrook Community Centers.
eraltutoring.html
Bentley Service Learning Center 781-891-2170
For: Grades K-12 Time: 1 hour a week Cost::Free
Grades K-8 Monday—Friday 3:00pm—5:00pm
This program accepts referrals for tutoring of
Grades 8-12 (Teen Program) once a week from
students in K-12 in any subject as well as SAT
6:30pm-8:30pm.
prep. The students are tutored on campus for
Bentley Mentors go to community centers to tutor one hour a week at a mutually convenient time
students academically and socially.
for the family and the volunteer. Over one hundred students are tutored each year.
Guys Only —Bentley Volunteers go to Chesterbrook Community to mentor male students.
When: Once a week from 6:30pm-8:30pm.
Waltham Group Tutoring in Public Schools Early
Literacy Program
PRISM Project— Females Only. Bentley VolunTIPSBrandeis@gmail.com or 781-736-3237
teers go to Chesterbrook and Dana Community
For: Kindergarten youth enrolled in the Whitteonce a week from 6:30pm-8:30pm to discuss
more Parent English Classes
social media issues and self-confidence. Field
Time: Thursdays from 3-4pm.
trips and academic tutoring available.
Activities include group reading, one-to-one reading, educational book related activities, and occaWaltham Boys & Girls Club Power Hour Program
sional overlap with parent’s ELL classes.
Bentley Service Learning Homework Club
Brandeis University Waltham Group SPECTRUM
Contact: Jolene West 781-893-6620 ext.18 or
Brandeis Campus—Free to all students.
1-1 tutoring with youth with disabilities on homeFor: All school age children 6-18
work or some sort of educational activity (e.g.
Time: Monday—Friday 3:00-5:00pm
reading/writing practice) for one hour per week
Cost: Free with Boys & Girls Club membership. If during a time that is agreed upon by volunteer
19 - have to be in school.
and child’s parents.
Brandeis Tutoring in Public Schools (T.I.P.S.)
Location: Plympton, Whittemore, Stanley & Waltham Family Schools.
Contact Person: TIPSBrandeis@gmail.com
For: pre-K - to 5th grade. Cost: Free
Date/Time: school & after school hours.
Student participation arranged through teachers
and administrators. Brandeis volunteers assist
teachers and students with daily classroom activities. Also work with small groups of students
with homework assignments while building mentoring relationships.
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Brandeis Tutoring in Public Schools (T.I.P.S.)
Contact: Lucas Malo, Department of Community
Service 781-736-3237 or LMALO@brandeis.edu
For: Sophomores at Waltham High School.
Time: Mondays 1:00-1:50pm
All students must enroll with Guidance Counselor. Brandeis Black Student Organization offers
college access programs on topics of financial
aid, college selection, college applications and
more.
Sports Programs
Football (cont.)
Cheerleading
YMCA Basketball League
Contact: Keri Person 781-966-3629
kperson@ymcaboston.org
For: Ages 1-3rd grade and 4 - 6th grade, Classes
split by grade. Cost: Varies
Jr. Celtics program emphasizes sportsmanship,
youth wellness and teamwork while developing
your child’s basketball skills. Each participant will
receive his or her own Jr. Celtics T-shirt.
Waltham Pop Warner Cheerleaders
Contact: Kerry Destafano KDestefano34@aol.com
781-244-7252
Jen Thibodeau JThibod2@Bentley.edu
781-983-5186
For: Ages 7-15
Fitness
YMCA Teen Fitness
725 Lexington Street, Waltham.
Contact: Christina Joniaux 781-966-3627
Cjoniaux@ymcaboston.org
For: Ages 12-17
Time: During open facility hours
Cost: Free to members
Teens must go through proper training before participation.
Teen Personal Training
Contact: Amanda Cleary 781-894-5295
Acleary@ymcaboston.org
For ages: 12-17
Date/Time: Schedule one on one appointments
Cost: 1/2 - 1hr rates; financial assistance available.
YMCA Teen Cycling
For ages: 13-17
Date/Time: 10 -11 week program sessions
throughout the year. Cost: Free to YMCA members
and $30 for the community per session. Teaches
teens the fundamentals of indoor cycling as well as
builds on that foundation and elevates their cardiovascular and muscular fitness.
YMCA Teen Zumba
For ages: 13-17
Date/Time: 10 -11 week program sessions
throughout the year. Cost: Free to YMCA members
and $30 for the community per session. This class
is as fun as it is healthy! Teens will dance their way
to fitness using the most current Latin songs and a
combination of steps from a variety of Latin styles.
Football
Waltham Pop Warner/Devil Dogs
Contact: Dick Scanlon @ 781-891-4411
For: Ages 7-15
A, B, C, D & Mighty Mite Divisions, Co-ed
Webpage: www.walthampopwarner.com
Waltham PAL League Summer Flag Football
At the Kennedy Middle School Field House
From June 26 - August 14
Contact: Kevin Pressey781-893-6620 x13
Co-ed Teams for ages 7-12
Games are played on Fridays from 4:30-6:30 pm
Open Gym
YMCA Open Gym Time
Contact: 781-966-3629
Date/Time: Current schedule at YMCA.
Cost: Free w/membership.
For youth, teens and families.
Soccer
Waltham Youth Soccer
At Veterans Field on Forest St
Contact: Mike Guzzi at 781-647-0388 or
info@walthamyouthsoccer.org
For: See our website for age groups for In-town and
Travel teams.
Time: Fall and Spring seasons, practice during
week, games on Saturday or Sunday
Cost: See our webpage for fees and scholarships.
Webpage: www.walthamyouthsoccer.org
Fall Soccer 101
For 8 - 13 years old
Time: Saturday from 10am - 12pm
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Sports Programs
Baseball
Babe Ruth Baseball League
Cacciatore Field
10 Whitcomb Street, Waltham
Contact: Larry Gelineau 781-248-7434
For: Ages 13-15
Prep League & Major League
Webpage: www.walthambaberuth.com
Waltham Connie Mack Baseball
31 Woodchester Cir.
Contact: 781-890-2994
For: Ages 16-19 years old
Dates: May 1st - early August
Costs: Waltham residents $180.00/Out of towners $230.00. Visit www.walthamconniemack.com
Waltham Youth Baseball
Contact: Brian Wilder @ 781-910-8129
brian.wilder@mssb.com
For: 4-12 years old.
Dates: April - July.
Website: www.walthamyouthbaseball.com
Warrendale Little League
Msgr. McCabe Playground
124 Beal Road
Contact: John McLaughlin 781-891-6486
For: Ages 5-12
T-Ball, AA Division, Minors & Majors
Webpage: www.warrendalelittleleague.com
Softball
Waltham Girls Softball
Contact: Stephen McGovern: 781-760-6485 or
walthamwgs@gmail.com
Ages: K-12
Time: Spring
Www.walthamgirlssoftball.com
Basketball
Fall Basketball League
For: 14 to 18 years old (Co-ed)
Time Tuesday and Thursday 6-9pm
Cost: $5 league fee for jersey with Boys & Girls
Club membership
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Junior & Intermediate Basketball Winter League
Old South Middle School Building
PAL Waltham Police Department
Contact: Dori Lecount DLecount@ymcaboston.org
@ 781-314-3623
Junior League for ages 7-12
Intermediate League for ages 13-14
Sign up in December
Time: Games begin in January—March
Cost: No sign up fee
18 & Under/12 & Under Travel Basketball
For: 18 & under/12 & under
Dates: Try outs in November
Cost: Free with Boys & Girls Club membership
Travel basketball teams plays at other BGC’s.
Spring Basketball League
For: Ages 14-18 (Co-ed)
Time: March - May. Sign-up begins in February.
Games played every Tues & Thurs 6-9pm
Cost: $10 league fee for jerseys with Boys & Girls
Club membership.
Most competitive High School city league.
Youth Basketball Association
McDevitt Middle School - 75 Church St. Waltham
Contact: Fred Wilder 339-222-3383 or
For: Grades 6-12
Middle School & High School Division
Webpage: www.walthamyba.org
Waltham Girls Basketball Association
Contact: Paul O’Halloran @ 617-778-4043 or
wgyba@hotmail.com
For: Elementary Division Grades 4-5; Middle
School Grades 6-8; High School 9-12.
www.wgyba.com
YMCA Little Hoopsters Program
For: Ages 3-5 Co-ed Cost: Varies
Date/Time: Year round; per session; varies
Introductory class to our Youth Basketball
League. This class teaches the basics of basketball and introduces team concepts.
Preschool Programs
Local Programs
A listing of Waltham preschool and childcare programs is available online at:
http://www.walthampublicschools.org/preK.cfm
For a printed copy of the listing, please contact the Waltham Public Schools Parent
Information Center (PIC) at 781-314-5672.
YMCA Early Education Programs
Contact: Rebecca Guarente 781-966-3635 - apavone@ymcaboston.org
For ages: 4 weeks to 6 years
Dates/Times: Year round; Mon to Fri 7:30am to 6:00pm
Cost: Weekly fee based on program age and number of days attending; membership
is required for each participant. We offer a high quality educational programs that
meets each child’s unique needs. Nutritious morning and afternoon snacks. Weekly
school year round swim lessons are included for all preschoolers.
Online Resources
MA Child Care
Website: http://www.mass.gov/edu/birth-grade-12/early-education-and-care/findearly-education-and-care-programs/
Information from website: “This is the online information resource for families, child
care providers, day care consultants and businesses in Massachusetts.”
Department of Early Education & Care (EEC)
http://www.mass.gov/edu/government/departments-and-boards/department-ofearly-education-and-care/
EEC Mission Statement: To provide the foundation that supports all children in their
development as lifelong learners and contributing members of the community, and
supports families in their essential work as parents and caregivers.
Massachusetts Department of Education Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences
Website: http://www.fcsn.org/pti/topics/earlychildhood/
preschool_learning_eec.pdf
Information from website: “The Early Childhood Program Standards
and the Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences reflect the
Massachusetts Department of Education’s commitment to quality, in
order to ensure a solid foundation for learning and school success.”
Bentley Program I Love to Read.
Contact: Bentley Service Center 781-891-2170
Where: Prospect Hill Community Center
Volunteers work with parents and children to promote literacy with books accompanied with activities during the school day at families’ availability.
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Recreation Programs
Early Release Days
Contact: 781-314-3475
For: Grades K-8
Time: Varies per program
Cost: Varies per program
Join the Recreation Department on those early
release days for fun field trips and special events.
Contact us for specifics on trips and special
events.
Waltham Boys & Girls Club Teen Programs
All programs held at the Teen Center
Contact: Mark Mitchell 781-893-6620 ext.22 or
For: Ages 13-18
Times: Tuesday to Friday 2-9pm
Cost: Free w/Boys & Girls Club membership.
Many Teen based programs including: Power
hour; Movie Night; Career Launch; Watch City
Keystone; Youth of the Year; S.M.A.R.T. Girls; Teen
Talk; Money Matters; Be Great: Graduate; Date
Smart; Passport to Manhood.
Please contact the BGC to get more information.
YMCA Teen Night
Contact: Christina Joniaux
781-966-3627
CJoniaux@ymcaboston.org
For: Grades 6-12
Date/Time: Friday Nights 6:30-9:30pm all year
round and summer; does not include school vacation weeks and holidays.
Cost: Free to YMCA members;$2 for non-members
Eligibility: Must present a photo ID. Fun, safe
place for teens to hang out on Friday nights.
Basketball, swimming, social time, games and
dances.
Vacation Program
Contact: 781-314-3475
For: Grades 1-5
Time: 9:00 am — 4:00 pm (February and April
School Vacation Week)
Location: Kennedy Middle School and The Waltham Community Center at 510 Moody St.
Cost: Please call for updated fees.
Looking for something to do during your school
vacation? How about crafts, games and a field
trip or two? You’ll stay busy from 9am to 4pm at
our School Vacation Program.
Pre-registration required.
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Waypoint Adventure - Adventure Programs
Contact: Julia Spruance 617-244-5472
Email: jspruance@waypointadventure.org
Ages: Elementary & Middle School aged students
From 1-3pm on Sundays
Cost: Free & open to any youth in the Community.
Waypoint programs are specifically designed to be
accessible for youth with disabilities.
Eligibility requirements are available upon request
and are sent out prior to our programs.
Waypoint leads kayaking, rock climbing, hiking
ropes course and snowshoeing program with the
focus of making them accessible for youth and
adults with disabilities.
Skate N Scoot
Waltham Community and Cultural Center.
Contact: Kim Scott Phone: 781-314-3475
Email: kascott@city.waltham.ma.us
Ages: All
Times: Vary. Call for times.
Cost: Free
Come enjoy free roller skating and free scooter
time at the new Skate N’ Scoot located in the
lower level of the Community & Cultural Center at
510 Moody St. Parents/Guardians are required to
supervise their children at all times.
Brandeis University SPECTRUM
For: Kennedy and McDevitt Middle, Stanley, Whittemore, MaCarthur, Plympton, Fitzgerald and
Northeast Elementary School students.
Contact: SpectrumBrandeis@gmail.com
A disability awareness group that works to build
relationships and connections between the families and children with disabilities and Brandeis
students. Through dance, movement, songs,
games, and other social and recreational activities, Brandeis students form bonds with children
and their families while reaching out to the whole
Brandeis and Waltham community.
Also:
- One-on-one mentoring with a child with disabilities on social skills (e.g. play Frisbee, watching a
Brandeis basketball game, etc.) one hour per
week during an agreed upon by the volunteer and
the child's parents and is held on the Brandeis
campus.
Free to all families.
Scouts Programs
Boy Scouts
Boy Scouts Troop 250
Former Bright School Gymnasium, 260 Grove
Street, Waltham.
Contact: Robert G. Logan at 781-893-3572 or
rlogan109@gmail.com
For: Ages 11-18
Cost: $100 annual dues, plus costs for monthly
weekend camping trips. Financial assistance may
be available.
Time: Weekly Wednesday meetings 6:45-8:30pm
except holidays and school vacations.
Troop 250 goes camping each month during the
school year, and attends a week of summer camp
in July at the T.L. Storer Scout Reservation in Barnstead, NH.
Boy Scouts is a program for youth that builds
character, promotes good citizenship, and develops personal fitness through outdoor activities.
Troop 250 is an active troop with many activities
including monthly weekend camping trips. Past
activities include: bicycle riding in Nantucket,
whitewater rafting, snowshoeing, an 80 mile canoe trip in Maine and a 28 mile backpacking hike
through the White Mountains. For fun and adventure, Scouting is the place to be.
Cub Scout Pack 250
First Parish Unitarian, Church St. Waltham
Contact: Chris Higgins 781-983-6417
Chrisphiggins@gmail.com
Ages: 1st through 5th grade
Weekly meeting on Friday nights. Fee:Call for
annual fee. Financial assistance may be available.
The scouting program has 3 specific objectives:
Character development, citizenship, training, and
personal fitness. Pack 250 delivers these objectives with a heavy emphasis on outdoor events
and activities. We have an exiting pack event
every month.
Venture Crew 250
Former Bright School Gymnasium, 260 Grove
Street, Waltham.
Contact: Robert G. Logan at (781) 893-3572 or
rlogan109@gmail.com
Ages: 14 - 20
Meetings: 1st Wednesday of each month 6:458:30 pm. Except holidays and school vacations
Cost: Annual dues $50, plus cost for planned
activities.
Specific eligibility requirements, or brief additional
information necessary. Financial assistance may
be available.
Venturing is a coed program offered by the Boy
Scouts for America for young men and women
who are at least 14 (and have completed the eight
grade) through 20 years of age. Venture Crew 250
is a “high adventure” oriented Crew, which offers
such activities as hiking, climbing, camping, bicycling, canoeing, and snowshoeing.
Girl Scouts
Girl Scout of Eastern Massachusetts
Location: 95 Berkeley St. Suite 404 Boston, MA
Contact: join@girlscoutseasternmass.org or call
617-482-1078. Http://www.hergirlscouts.org
Ages: K to 12
Girls Scouts focus on providing the best leadership for girls, we are presenting programs that
encourage girls to discover the world, to connect
with each other, and to take action to make the
world a better place. Girls have a say in Girl Scouting!
Cub Scout Pack 205
at Stanley Elementary School
Contact: David Matayabas 617-877-6110
apensuwi@gmail.com
Ages: 1st through 5th grade boys
Weekly meetings on Thurs evenings at 6:30pm.
Annual fees (amount set at beginning of the year).
Financial assistance may be available. Pack 205
combines fun events and outings with achievement-oriented meetings, with monthly pack meetings for all dens to gather for special activities.
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