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WINTER 2015
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On the cover: Maya Hayao was
in first grade at Mason Rice when
she painted Smiley the snowman.
Maya loves art, and enjoys ballet and
playing violin too. She’s also a writer;
her favorite subjects are animals,
friends, and family. Maya’s plan is to
be an author and
artist when she
grows up. Her
favorite place
is Mason Rice
School. (Editor’s
note: it’s one
of our favorite
places too.)
Family Programs
Glass Mosaic Jewelry
Michel L’Huillier, Instructor
Make a mini-mosaic inside a deep pendant
using pre-cut, colored glass pieces. Choose
from a wide variety of glass colors and
shapes, and select a silver- or gold-plated
pendant to make your jewelry. Once the
glass pieces are glued to the metal, you’ll
grout your pendants with one of the many
colored grouts available. Clean your pieces,
add the provided black
leather cord necklace,
and voilà—you’ll have a
beautifully unique piece
of jewelry to wear. All
materials are provided;
a $45 materials fee is
payable to the instructor
for two pendants (one
per student). Additional
pendants can be made
for $20 each. For kids ages seven and up with
an adult. (Solo adults or kids over age 15 are
welcome as well—please call to register.)
Sign up for this class along with Glass Fusing
(KE117) and receive a $10 discount. Discount
will appear at checkout.
KW22-W15-1 $45 Adult/child pair
$30 Add’l student (adult or child)
Friday January 30 @ Newton South 3:30–5:30pm
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Glass Fusing
Michel L’Huillier, Instructor
Tot Jam
Thundercat Sports staff, Instructors
Make art from glass by fusing. You’ll learn
basic glass fusing techniques and play with
pre-cut colored glass pieces, glass powders,
frits, and stringers to create your individual
works. After a series of short demonstrations
and a few fun exercises, adult-child pairs will
work side by side to create small plates or
bowls (one per student), fused necklaces, and
name plates. The finished pieces will be available at the NCE office a week after this class.
All materials are provided; a $75 materials
fee (or $37.50 per student) is payable to the
instructor. New and returning students are
welcome to join us; returning students can
make another plate or bowl, or a fused glass
sun-catcher. For kids ages six and up with an
adult. (Solo adults or kids over age 15 are welcome as well—please call to register.)
Sign up for this class along with Glass Mosaic
Jewelry (KW22) and receive a $10 discount.
Discount will appear at checkout.
Toddlers, accompanied by an adult, can
learn the basics of Soccer, Basketball, and
Softee Hockey in this fun, noncompetitive
class. At each session we’ll introduce some
basic skills and sports concepts, and play
new games to reinforce those skills. Players
will increase their sense of balance, improve
their coordination and physical movement,
and have a leg up when they join the big
leagues! Please wear comfortable clothes and
sneakers and bring a water bottle. Ages 2-3
with an adult (one child per adult please).
KW17-W15-1 $45 Adult/child pair
$30 Add’l student (adult or child)
Friday February 6 @ Newton South 3:30–5:30pm
Soccer Tots*
Thundercat Sports staff, Instructors
Why should big kids have all the fun?
Toddlers, accompanied by an adult, can
learn the basics of Soccer in this fun, noncompetitive environment. Players will increase their sense of balance, improve their
coordination and physical movement, and
have a leg up when they join the big leagues!
Shin guards and soccer balls are optional,
but please bring a water bottle. Ages 2–3
with an adult (one child per adult please).
KW12-W15-1 $105 *
6 Saturdays @ Burr 9–10am
January 24 – March 14
No class February 14 & 21
KW12-W15-BG $105+
6 Thursdays @ Boys & Girls Club 10–11am
January 29 – March 12
No class February 19
+ If school in Newton is cancelled due to inclement
weather, we will not hold class and will schedule a
make-up session.
Soccer*
For ages 4-6. See page 9 for details.
Sports Jam*
For ages 4-6. See page 9 for details.
KW04-W15-1 $105
6 Saturdays @ Burr 11 am –12pm
January 24 – March 14
No class February 14 & 21
* In case of inclement weather,
please call the Newton Buildings
Hotline at 617-559-9020. Their
outgoing message will be
updated if school buildings are
closed, in which case our classes
are cancelled.
Don’t miss
Celebrate Newton...
a fabulous crafts fair on Sunday
December 7 at Newton South.
The fair features Newton artists,
and there’s a kids’ crafts table
too. See celebratenewton.com
for details. Proceeds benefit our
scholarship fund.
For Middle Schoolers
Archery
See details on page 5.
Babysitting &
Safety Training
Juanita Allen Kingsley, Instructor
Become an expert babysitter with this
American Academy of Pediatrics course.
Learn infant and childcare basics, plus how
to react to medical emergencies and injuries,
perform first aid for common childhood
injuries and illnesses, and set up and run
your own babysitting business. You’ll receive
a certificate of completion at the end of the
course, as well as our BLAST (Babysitter
Lessons and Safety Training) manual for
future reference. Ages 11 and up.
Sign up for this class with Pediatric First Aid
& CPR (KM20), and receive a $10 discount.
Discount will appear at checkout.
KM19-W15-1 $70
Friday January 23 @ Newton South 3:15–6:15pm
KM19-W15-2 $70
Wednesday February 18 @ Newton North 9am–12pm
KM19-W15-3 $70
Friday March 20 @ Newton South 3:15 – 6:15pm
Fencing for
Middle Schoolers
Olympia Fencing Center staff, Instructors
Learn the sport made famous by action
movies and the Olympics that has been with
us since the dawn of civilization. Become a
competitive fencer, or just come to appreciate
this ageless art form and the opportunity it
provides for mastering discipline, etiquette,
and sportsmanship. Learn basic fencing techniques such as footwork and bladework, and
refine strategies for your own bouts. Develop
confidence, quick thinking, balance, agility,
speed, and poise. We’ll provide individual instruction; fencers will be paired appropriately.
All equipment is provided; wear sneakers and
athletic pants. Grades 6-8.
KM27-W15-1 $215
10 Fridays @ Brown Middle School 3:30–4:30pm
January 30 - April 17
No class Feb 20 & April 3
Floor Hockey
Thundercat Sports staff, Instructors
Pediatric First Aid & CPR
Juanita Allen Kingsley, Instructor
Deke, dodge, and score with Thundercat
Sports’ floor hockey program. Learn the
fundamentals of hockey such as puck/ball
handling, passing, shooting, and defense
through fun drills, unique games, and
proven coaching techniques. You’ll enjoy
practicing these skills with scrimmages that
will make up about half of each class. Weekly
trivia and a Stanley Cup Championship day
will add to the fun. Please wear sneakers and
bring a water bottle. Grades 5-8.
If you’re caring for kids, you need to know
how to respond in case of a first-aid emergency. In this class, you’ll learn to handle
injuries and manage illness for the first few
minutes until help arrives. We’ll cover first
aid basics; medical, injury, and environmental emergencies; and pediatric CPR. This
American Heart Association course meets
the requirements for camp counselors, child
care providers, babysitters, and more. You
will receive a CPR certification after completion of the class. Ages 11 and up.
Sign up for this class with Babysitting and
Safety Training (KM19), and receive a $10
discount. Discount will appear at checkout.
KM30-W15-1 $155
8 Tuesdays @ Brown Middle School 2:30–3:30pm
January 20 - March 17
No class February 17
Game Design
Emily Treat, Instructor
Make your own computer games and learn
about video game design in this hands-on
class. Learn fundamental programming concepts, game design mechanics, and theory.
We’ll explore various features and applications; analyze existing games; and experiment with our own versions by modifying
or re-creating graphics, game mechanics,
and sound effects. You’ll learn about the
game design process from concept development to testing, and have the opportunity
to test actual games the instructor has in
progress. You’ll complete working games
to play at home and share with friends online. Returning students will work on more
advanced projects and critique each other’s
work. All levels welcome. Grades 6 and up.
KM14-W15-1 $195
7 Wednesdays @ Newton North 7–8:30pm
January 21 – March 11
No class February 18
KM20-W15-1 $70
Friday January 30 @ Newton South 3:15 – 6:15pm
KM20-W15-2 $70
Wednesday February 18 @ Newton North
12:30–3:30pm
Yoga for Middle
Schoolers
Mary Beth Johnson, Instructor
Complement your academics and extracurriculars with this energizing class. We’ll
gear the sequencing of our positions towards
creating a sense of community and helping
you learn to use Yoga in your everyday life.
Classes will be lighthearted and fun, but
you’ll learn precise Yoga practice, and will
develop balance and strength. We’ll provide
a rest period (Savasana) so you’ll leave class
relaxed, refreshed, and ready to tackle the
night’s homework. Brown students—hurry
on over and then unwind; you’re welcome to
join this class late. Grades 6-8.
KM07-W15-1 $195
10 Thursdays @ Oak Hill Middle School 2:45–4pm
January 29 – April 9
No class February 19
Don’t Wait!
Sign up now for the class you want
to take. We must decide whether or
not a class is running a week before
its start date, and your registration
can make the difference.
Some classes fill quickly, so register
early to avoid disapointment.
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For Elementary Schoolers
Actors Studio
Bridget Frey, Andrew Short, Kim Smith, &
Sarah Brooke Vanaman, Instructors
Young actors, get ready to shine! Enjoy a
variety of acting exercises, physical and vocal warm-ups, improvisational games, and
scenework, to introduce you to the world of
theatre and get you comfortable with free
expression and imagination. You’ll be introduced to basic acting concepts, learn how
plays are created and produced, and gain
poise in front of any type of audience. The
final class will include a revue performance
showcasing the skills you’ve learned. New
and returning students welcome. Grades 1-5.
KE235-W15-BU $185 (Burr; Frey)
10 Mondays @ 3:15 – 4:15pm
January 26 - April 6
No class February 16
KE235-W15-PE $185 (Peirce; Frey)
KE235-W15-WI $185 (Williams; Smith)
10 Tuesdays @ 12:45–1:45pm
January 27 – April 7
No class February 24
KE235-W15-FR $185 (Franklin; Vanaman)
KE235-W15-LE $185 (Lincoln-Eliot; Short)
KE235-W15-MR $185 (Mason Rice; Frey)
10 Wednesdays @ 3:15 – 4:15pm
January 28 – April 8
No class February 18
KE235-W15-CA $185 (Cabot; Frey)
KE235-W15-ZE $185 (Zervas; Vanaman)
10 Thursdays @ 3:15 – 4:15pm
January 29 – April 9
No class February 19
Advanced Chess
Larry Eldridge & Ross Eldridge, Instructors
Expand your knowledge of chess and
improve your playing. Learn positional
tactics and advanced moves, according to
your level of ability. Play games against
formidable opponents!
Note: This class is open to returning
students or by permission of the instructor
only. Grades 1-5.
KE103-W15-CA $220 (Cabot; L. Eldridge)
KE103-W15-MR $220 (Mason Rice; R.
Eldridge)
14 Fridays @ 3:15 – 4:15pm
January 30 – May 22
No class Feb 20; April 3 & 24
Advanced Drawing
Jack Neylan, Instructor
Attention parents: If you’ve seen your kids
draw and think they may have some serious
talent, we want them in this class! Kids: if
you love to draw and want to find out how
good you can be, this is the class for you.
You’ll build your skills by drawing still-lifes,
drawing from photographs, and experimenting with various artistic styles such as realism, impressionism, and abstraction. We’ll
discuss color theory, how to draw anatomy,
and other relevant topics for the serious or
aspiring artist. All levels welcome so long
as you love to draw! Bring a sketchpad for
now—a more detailed supply list is coming
later. New and returning students welcome.
Grades 2-5.
KE150-W15-1 $275
14 Tuesdays @ Bowen 12:45–2:15pm
January 27 – May 12
No class Feb 17 & April 21
KE235-W15-BO $185 (Bowen; Short)
KE235-W15-HM $185 (Horace Mann;
Vanaman)
10 Fridays @ 3:15 – 4:15pm
January 30 – April 17
No class Feb 20 & April 3
Attention Parents:
Please read the FAQs and
Behavior Policy on our website
for everything you need to
know about NCE Kids classes.
Advanced Lego
Engineering & Robotics
Wicked Cool for Kids staff, Instructors
Engineers of the future: you’ve learned basic
engineering concepts through building with
Legos; you’ve made simple machines with
gears and pulleys, and constructed cool cars
and boats. Now it’s time to tackle some serious challenges. Working in teams of two,
you’ll use the engineering design process to
create a Lego machine to solve a problem—
make a car that won’t roll downhill, or an
automatic letter stamper. Next, you’ll build
a Lego robot and use robotics programming
to make it obey your commands. Extreme
Lego challenges to engage budding techies!
Attention Lego & Robotics veterans: this class
was last offered in the Fall of 2013. Grades 2-4.
KE147-W15-MR $255 (Mason Rice)
KE147-W15-ZE $255 (Zervas)
12 Mondays @ 3:15 – 4:15pm
January 26 – April 27
No class Feb 16 & April 20
KE147-W15-LE $255 (Lincoln Eliot)
12 Wednesdays @ 3:15 – 4:15pm
January 28 – April 29
No class Feb 18 & April 22
KE147-W15-BO $255 (Bowen)
KE147-W15-CA $255 (Cabot)
12 Thursdays @ 3:15 – 4:15pm
January 29 – April 30
No class Feb 19 & April 23
KE147-W15-BU $255 (Burr)
KE147-W15-HM $255 (Horace Mann)
12 Fridays @ 3:15 – 4:15pm
January 30 – May 8
No class Feb 20: April 3 & 24
KE147-W15-BG $255 (Boys & Girls Club)
12 Fridays @ 4:30–5:30pm
January 30 – May 8
No class Feb 20: April 3 & 24
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Archery
Delicious Bow & Arrows staff, Instructors
Honoring Newton’s legacy of hosting the
nation’s first organized archery team, NCE
is pleased to offer this still-popular sport as
part of our after-school program. Archery
is a great option for those who prefer a noncompetitive individual sport to team sports.
Certified instructors from Delicious Bow &
Arrows (formerly Archery USA), will determine your dominant eye, explain the rules,
and get you started, providing individualized
instruction throughout the class. Archers
will learn technique, form, and accuracy.
Equipment is provided. All levels welcome.
Grades 3 and up.
KM13-W15-1 $215
8 Tuesdays @ Oak Hill Middle School 2:30–4pm
January 27 – March 24
No class February 17
KM13-P15-1 $215
8 Tuesdays @ Bigelow Middle School 2:30–4pm
April 7 – June 2
No class April 21
Art Studio:
Pastel & Charcoal
Alma Bella Solis, Instructor
Learn to draw like a master. Using a combination of charcoal and dry pastel pencils and
chalks, you’ll produce your own compositions
interpreting subjects ranging from still-lifes to
human figures. You’ll learn drawing methods
including outline, contour, shading, blending, detailing and connectedness; and you’ll
explore perspective, proportion, and more.
Expect your final works to be worthy of display at the MFA, seriously. Grades 3-5.
Bring the following materials: a desktop easel,
18” x 24” drawing pad (not sketching pad),
assorted charcoal pencils (a boxed set is fine),
knead eraser (if not included in your pencil
kit), tri-tip white eraser, dry pastel chalks, and
blending stumps.
KE231-W15-BU $255
10 Mondays @ Burr 3:15 – 5:15pm
January 26 – April 6
No class February 16
KE231-W15-MR $255
10 Tuesdays @ Mason Rice 12:45–2:45pm
January 27 – April 7
No class February 17
KE231-W15-CO $255
10 Thursdays @ Countryside 3:15 – 5:15pm
January 29 – April 9
No class February 19
Babysitting &
CPR Training
KE102-W15-CA $220 (Cabot; L. Eldridge;
4:15-5:15pm)
KE102-W15-PE $220 (Peirce; Frymer;
3:15-4:15pm)
14 Fridays @ above locations/times
January 30 – May 22
No class Feb 20; April 3 & 24
See page 3 for details.
Chess
Larry Eldridge, Ross Eldridge, Steven Frymer,
Lou Mercuri, Maryanne Reilly, Instructors
Learn the basics or expand your knowledge
of this remarkable game of strategy that had
its origins in India over 1500 years ago. Learn
the principles of chess, positional tactics, and
basic to advanced moves, according to your
level of ability. Through games played in class
coached by an experienced chess master,
you’ll gain the confidence to play well against
any opponent, and come away with new
appreciation and respect for one of the most
wonderful games ever invented. Grades 1-5.
Note: Students at all levels are welcome, but
you must know how each piece moves before
starting this class.
KE102-W15-BO $220 (Bowen; Frymer)
KE102-W15-WI $220 (Williams; R. Eldridge)
14 Mondays @ 3:15 – 4:15pm
January 26 – May 11
No class Feb 16 & April 20
KE102-W15-BU $220 (Burr; Reilly)
KE102-W15-HM $220 (Horace Mann; L.
Eldridge)
KE102-W15-MR $220 (Mason Rice; R.
Eldridge)
KE102-W15-ZE $220 (Zervas; Mercuri)
14 Tuesdays @ 12:45–1:45pm
January 27 – May 12
No class Feb 17 & April 21
KE102-W15-CO $220 (Countryside;
R. Eldridge)
14 Wednesdays @ 3:15 – 4:15pm
January 28 – May 13
No class Feb 18 & April 22
KE102-W15-FR $220 (Franklin; L. Eldridge)
14 Thursdays @ 3:15 – 4:15pm
January 29 – May 14
No class Feb 19 & April 23
Chinese Brush Painting
Vartus Varadian, Instructor
Create beautiful paintings like the old masters.
You’ll paint classical subjects like flowers and
birds using special Chinese brushes, ink, and
watercolor on rice paper, and you’ll apply traditional Chinese techniques to paint a variety of
unique visual effects. You’ll develop your own
interpretation and artistic expression to produce elegant pieces of art. Tuition includes materials. New and returning students welcome.
Grades K-2.
KE128-W15-BU $195
10 Wednesdays @ Burr 3:15 – 4:15pm
January 28 – April 8
No class Feb 18
KE128-W15-HM $195
10 Thursdays @ Horace Mann 3:15 – 4:15pm
January 29 – April 9
No class Feb 19
Chinese Club
Vicki Ni & Lei Reilley, Instructors
Ni hao! Enjoy a little Chinese immersion in
an intimate and fun setting. You’ll get Mandarin
language education; work on crafts such as
calligraphy, origami, and paper cutting; and
have fun singing Chinese songs and playing
games. New and returning students welcome.
Grades K-5.
KE201-W15-BO $285 (Bowen; Ni)
KE201-W15-MR $285 (Mason Rice; Reilley)
12 Mondays @ 3:15 – 5:15pm
January 26 – May 11
No class Feb 16, March 9 & 16, & April 20
KE201-W15-HM $285 (Ni)
12 Tuesdays @ Horace Mann 12:45–2:45pm
January 27 – April 28
No class Feb 17 & April 21
KE201-W15-BU $285 (Ni)
12 Thursdays @ Burr 3:15 – 5:15pm
January 29 – April 30
No class Feb 19 & April 23
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Comics & Cartooning
Jack Neylan, Instructor
Drawing Club
Jack Neylan, Instructor
Create your own super heroes—villains,
avengers, monsters, fairies, or nice guys. In
this class you’ll learn the “how-to” of cartooning, and you’ll make original cartoon
drawings along with backgrounds, cool
lettering, and exciting stories. Classes will
include brainstorming, and creating your
own comic strips, comic book pages, and
animated flip books. Please bring an 18x24”
drawing pad (any kind of paper is fine), pencils (regular and colored), erasers, and markers if you’d like. New and returning students
welcome. Grades 3-5.
Take your drawing to the next level. We’ll
work on techniques to help you draw the way
you want to; you’ll learn to draw faces, bodies,
objects, landscapes, and perspective, with
step-by-step individual attention so you can
progress at your own rate. We’ll provide challenges for the more experienced artists and
encouragement for the newer ones—you’ll all
end up drawing better than you ever thought
you could. Please bring paper (preferably an
8x10 sketchbook), pencils (regular and colored), erasers, and markers if you’d like. New
and returning students welcome. Grades 2-5.
KE148-W15-AN $220
14 Wednesdays @ Angier /Carr 3:15 – 4:15pm
January 28 – May 13
No class Feb 18 & April 22
KE149-W15-HM $220
14 Mondays @ Horace Mann 3:15 – 4:15pm
January 26 – May 11
No class Feb 16 & April 20
KE148-W15-WI $220
14 Thursdays @ Williams 3:15 – 4:15pm
January 29 – May 14
No class Feb 19 & April 23
KE149-W15-ZE $220
14 Fridays @ Zervas 3:15 – 4:15pm
January 30 – May 22
No class Feb 20; April 3 & 24
KE143-W15-1 $245
14 Tuesdays @ Mason Rice 12:45–1:45pm
February 3 – May 19
No class Feb 17 & April 21
Fencing: New &
Continuing Fencers
Olympia Fencing Center staff, Instructors
KE143-W15-2 $245
14 Tuesdays @ Mason Rice 2–3pm
February 3 – May 19
No class Feb 17 & April 21
En garde! Learn the sport made famous by
action movies and the Olympics that has been
with us since the dawn of civilization. Become
a competitive fencer, or just come to appreciate this ageless art form and the opportunity
it provides for mastering discipline, etiquette,
and sportsmanship. You’ll learn basic fencing
techniques such as footwork and bladework,
and refine strategies to direct your own bouts.
You’ll develop confidence, quick thinking,
balance, agility, coordination, speed, and
poise. We’ll provide individual instruction;
fencers will be paired appropriately. All equipment is provided; wear sneakers and athletic
pants. New and returning students welcome.
Grades 3-5.
KE261-W15-1 $225
11 Wednesdays @ Brown Middle School 3:30–4:30pm
January 28 – April 15
No class February 18
Floor Hockey
See page 3 for details.
Game Design with
Scratch continued
Kevin Osborn, Instructor
Continue your work in this popular free
programming environment and you’ll be
writing your own game in no time. You’ll
learn programming fundamentals and put
them to work to create animations, interactive stories, and games. Scratch was designed
at MIT not only to teach kids to program,
but also to do it in a way that is transferable
to more sophisticated languages, so when
you learn Scratch you are getting a head start
in learning more complicated languages
later. We’ll master different concepts weekly,
ending with a super show-and-tell of your
individual and group creations. For returning students in grades 3-5; new students
are welcome to join, but must enroll in our
“catch-up” class: KE144-W15-1; see below.
Game Design with
Scratch Catch-up Class
Kevin Osborn, Instructor
If you’re joining our Game Design class as
a new student this winter, you’ll have some
catching up to do. That’s why we’d like you
and a parent or guardian to join us for these
two sessions to get an overview of concepts
covered in our fall Game Design class. You’ll
have some practice time before your class
starts (get your adult partner to work with
you), so you’ll be all set to join returning students this term. Grades 3-5.
KE144-W15-1 $60
2 Thursdays @ Newton South 6:30–8:30pm
January 15 – January 22
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Call us to order a gift certificate in
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Home Alone Safety
Juanita Allen Kingsley, Instructor
New
Girls Science Club/
Anatomy Academy
Wicked Cool for Kids staff, Instructors
Girls, get into science with these hands-on
chemistry and biology projects. Unlock the
secrets of the laboratory to create customized soaps, lip balms, lotions, and formulas,
and make your own cool products to take
home. Learn about chemical properties and
reactions while making fizzing potions and
smelly solutions. Next, explore the human
body’s fascinating system of cells, tissues,
and organs. Create models of skin, eyes, and
lungs, and tour the digestive system. As future doctors, you’ll learn you’re smarter than
you think when we examine the brain and
how it works. Grades 1-3.
KE145-W15-BU $255 (Burr; 12:45-1:45pm)
KE145-W15-BG $255 (Boys & Girls Club;
2:30-3:30pm)
12 Tuesdays at above locations/times
January 27 – April 28
No class Feb 17 & April 21
KE145-W15-AN $255 (Angier/Carr)
KE145-W15-BO $255 (Bowen)
KE145-W15-HM $255 (Horace Mann)
12 Wednesdays @ 3:15 – 4:15pm
January 28 – April 29
No class Feb 18 & April 22
KE145-W15-CO $255 (Countryside)
KE145-W15-FR $255 (Franklin)
KE145-W15-PE $255 (Peirce)
12 Thursdays @ 3:15 – 4:15pm
January 29 – April 30
No class Feb 19 & April 23
KE145-W15-CA $255 (Cabot)
KE145-W15-UN $255 (Underwood)
12 Fridays @ 3:15 – 4:15pm
January 30 – May 8
No class Feb 20: April 3 & 24
Take the first steps towards independence.
Learn telephone and door answering techniques, accident and fire protection, first
aid techniques, and all about Internet safety.
We’ll talk about how to manage your time
when you’re home alone for short amounts
of time, watch an instructional video, and
explore scenarios through role-playing.
Grades 3-5.
KE230-W15-AN $45
Tuesday February 3 @ Angier/Carr 12:45–2:45pm
KE230-W15-BO $45
Tuesday January 27 @ Bowen 12:45–2:45pm
KE230-W15-BU $45
Thursday March 12 @ Burr 12:45–2:45pm
KE230-W15-CA $45
Friday March 6 @ Cabot 3:15 – 5:15pm
KE230-W15-CO $45
Friday March 13 @ Countryside 3:15 – 5:15pm
KE230-W15-PE $45
Thursday May 7 @ Peirce 12:45–2:45pm
New
Imagination Authors
Chyten Center staff, Instructors
Join us for this team approach to book
building. Design a fantasy world with major
and minor characters, settings and locales,
an extended backstory, and a world of wonder. Using novels like Harry Potter and The
Chronicles of Narnia as inspiration, you’ll
use artwork and brainstorming to develop
plot twists and dynamic characters, and
then you’ll write. Mini-lessons on writing
techniques will be provided along the way;
you’ll learn about dialogue, character, setting descriptions, improved word choice,
and plot and theme treatment. Your ideas
will be synthesized into one classwide novel
representing your amazing imaginations.
Grades 2-4.
KE138-W15-WI $235 (Williams)
14 Mondays @ 3:15 – 4:15pm
January 26 – May 11
No class Feb 16 & April 20
KE138-W15-HM $235 (Horace Mann)
KE138-W15-MR $235 (Mason Rice)
14 Thursdays @ 3:15 – 4:15pm
January 29 – May 14
No class Feb 19 & April 23
KE138-W15-CO $235 (Countryside)
14 Fridays @ 3:15 – 4:15pm
January 30 – May 22
No class Feb 20: April 3 & 24
Karate
Lil’ Sports staff, Instructors
Kick, punch, block, and have fun in this
non-competitive karate class. We’ll practice
all our karate moves on the ground and
in the air—you’ll learn to jump, roll, and
fall properly, and improve your forms and
techniques by working with multiple partners. We’ll enjoy a new and different karate-themed game at the end of each class. No
uniforms provided; please bring your own
or just wear comfortable clothes to move in.
Sneakers are a must. New and returning students welcome. Grades K-2.
KE135-W15-HM $195
10 Mondays @ Horace Mann 3:15 – 4:15pm
January 26 – April 6
No class February 16
KE135-W15-PE $195
10 Wednesdays @ Peirce 3:15 – 4:15pm
January 28 – April 8
No class February 18
KE135-W15-UN $195
10 Thursdays @ Underwood 3:15 – 4:15pm
January 29 – April 9
No class February 19
KE135-W15-FR $195
10 Fridays @ Franklin 3:15 – 4:15pm
January 30 – April 17
No class Feb 20; April 3 & 24
Spend February and
April break with NCE.
See page 11 for some great
vacation-week options.
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New
Lego Engineering &
Superhero Science
Wicked Cool for Kids staff, Instructors
Tackle both engineering and physics challenges in this Wicked Cool combo class.
First, investigate basic engineering concepts
while building a seesaw, vehicle, spinning
top, and other fun working mechanisms
with Legos. Then, explore physics to find
out what makes a superhero super. Conduct
gravity experiments to learn what it would
take for Superman to leap over tall buildings
in a single bound; create optical illusions to
understand how Wonder Woman’s jet can
disappear; investigate how Spiderman (and
real spiders) can walk up walls, and examine
Batman’s super gadgets that help him fight
crime. Can science make superheroes a reality? Join us to find out. Grades K-1.
Attention Lego veterans: The Legos portion of
this class was last offered in Winter 2014, but
Superhero Science is brand new.
KE146-W15-ZE $255 (Zervas)
12 Thursdays @ 3:15 – 4:15pm
January 29 – April 30
No class Feb 19 & April 23
KE146-W15-BU $255 (Burr)
KE146-W15-HM $255 (Horace Mann)
12 Fridays @ 3:15 – 4:15pm
January 30 – May 8
No class Feb 20: April 3 & 24
Mad Science: Mix It Up,
Energize It... and More
Mad Science staff, Instructors
Mad Science brings you a mix of exciting
activities in this winter’s program. Learn
about secret messages and how to send them
to friends using special codes; check out
telecommunications technology and assemble sound wave-making devices; learn about
the persistence of vision and how it makes
movies possible; mix it up as we explore the
physical aspects of chemistry; and embark
on a quest for alternative energy sources.
We’ll also tap into potential and kinetic
energy, and investigate aerodynamics and
a host of associated scientific concepts. As
always, there will be hands-on activities, and
amazing projects to make and take home.
Grades 1-3.
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Attention Mad Science veterans: two of these
activities were last seen in Winter 2014; the
rest are older or are brand new.
KE140-W15-CA $235 (Cabot)
KE140-W15-CO $235 (Countryside)
KE140-W15-FR $235 (Franklin)
14 Mondays @ 3:15 – 4:15pm
January 26 – May 11
No class Feb 16 & April 20
KE140-W15-BU $235 (Burr)
14 Wednesdays @ 3:15 – 4:15pm
January 28 – May 13
No class Feb 18 & April 22
KE140-W15-MR $235 (Mason Rice)
KE140-W15-WI $235 (Williams)
14 Thursdays @ 3:15 – 4:15pm
January 29 – May 14
No class Feb 19 & April 23
KE140-W15-BO $235 (Bowen)
14 Fridays @ 3:15 – 4:15pm
January 30 – May 22
No class Feb 20: April 3 & 24
Math Mania
Nicholas Sterling, Instructor
If your mind is abuzz with numbers, join other math-minded individuals for afternoons of
extra fun with mathematics. Test your skills
and imagination, and travel with us on a math
adventure. Be a sleuth, hunting down a stolen treasure. As you take steps in the search,
you must solve increasingly difficult math
problems; if you get the right answers you
come closer to nabbing the thief and finding
the treasure, but if you get the wrong answers
he slips through your fingers and hides out.
Math problems will be tailored to fit the math
abilities of individuals in the group. Grades
1-4; returning 5th graders welcome too.
KE187-W15-1 $220
14 Fridays @ Zervas 3:15 – 4:15pm
January 30 – May 22
No class Feb 20; April 3 & 24
Math Mania 2
Howard Loewinger, Instructor
Sharpen your math skills and apply your
imagination to a variety of fun math activities.
We’ll tackle math puzzles, games, brain teasers, and problems, using computers as well as
good old fashioned paper and pencil. Math is
a foundation for all things technology-related,
so future programmers, get your head start
here. New and returning students welcome.
Grades 3-5.
KE188-W15-CO $205
12 Mondays @ Countryside 3:15 – 4:15pm
January 26 – April 27
No class Feb 16 & April 20
KE188-W15-BO $205
12 Tuesdays @ Bowen 12:45–1:45pm
January 27 – April 28
No class Feb 17 & April 21
Pottery
Claire Anderson, Instructor
Clay is the greatest outlet for builders and
artists alike. In this class you’ll work with
your hands to create interesting and unique
projects that can be functional, beautiful,
or both. You’ll make a range of pieces, then
glaze and fire your favorites. Tuition includes
materials and firing fees. New and returning
students are welcome; all receive individualized attention in our small class setting.
Grades 1-5.
KE100-W15-WI $245
14 Wednesdays @ Williams 3:15 – 4:15pm
January 28 – May 13
No class Feb 18 & April 22
KE100-W15-BO $245
14 Thursdays @ Bowen 3:15 – 4:15pm
February 5 – May 21
No class Feb 19 & April 23
KE100-W15-MR $245
14 Fridays @ Mason Rice 3:15 – 4:15pm
February 6 – May 29
No class Feb 20; April 3 & 24
Attention
5th Graders
You can join some of our classes
for middle schoolers. See page 3.
Ready, Set... Draw!
Matthew Shropshire, Instructor
If you enjoy creating imaginative artwork,
take this class to learn a different approach
to drawing. Learn to see an object in front
of you, such as a still-life or flowers, and
draw from what you see, not just what you
imagine. With our instructor’s guidance,
you’ll refine your skills and finish the class
with multiple frame-able works. Homework
will include both imagination exercises and
drawing objects in your home; you’ll be
asked to bring these works the following
week to share with the class. Tuition includes
all materials. New and returning students
welcome. Grades 2-5.
KE156-W15-1 $295
14 Tuesdays @ Franklin 12:45–2:15pm
January 27 – May 12
No class Feb 17 & April 21
Self Defense
Combat Sambo
Michael Galperin, Instructor
Sambo, a Russian style of self-defense, incorporates techniques from Judo, Jujitsu,
Karate, Aikido, Kung-Fu, and other martial
arts. Learn practical self-defense techniques
to handle any situation, and increase your
coordination, concentration, self-discipline,
and fitness. Please wear loose, comfortable
clothing and heavy socks. This class is for
kids in grades K-8, but kids ages six and up
are also welcome to register for our Family
class (R800) if accompanied by an adult; see
our website for details. Classes are ongoing,
and students may register at any time during
the term.
KE108-W15-1 $297
22 Mondays & Wednesdays @ Franklin 6–7:30pm
January 5 – March 30
No class Jan 19; Feb 16 & 18
KE108-W15-2 $195
11 Mondays @ Franklin 6–7:30pm
January 5 – March 30
No class Jan 19 & Feb 16
KE108-W15-3 $195
11 Wednesdays @ Franklin 6–7:30pm
January 7 – March 25
No class February 18
New
Shark Tank Jr.
Chyten Center staff, Instructors
Got an idea for a business? Play the role of
young entrepreneurs as you start with the
germ of an idea for a product and business
and take it through the entire entrepreneurial
process. You’ll develop prototypes, formulate
a business plan, and devise a marketing strategy, as in the TV Show Shark Tank. Learn
about wages, profits, and branding while designing print ads, acting out TV commercials,
researching real estate locations, and creating
replicas of your storefronts. As the class concludes, you’ll pitch your ideas to a celebrity
panel of parent judges. Grades 2-5.
KE137-W15-PE $235 (Peirce)
14 Mondays @ 3:15 – 4:15pm
January 26 – May 11
No class Feb 16 & April 20
KE137-W15-BO $235 (Bowen)
KE137-W15-MR $235 (Mason Rice)
KE137-W15-ZE $235 (Zervas)
14 Wednesdays @ 3:15 – 4:15pm
January 28 – May 13
No class Feb 18 & April 22
KE137-W15-BU $235 (Burr)
KE137-W15-UN $235 (Underwood)
14 Thursdays @ 3:15 – 4:15pm
January 29 – May 14
No class Feb 19 & April 23
KE137-W15-FR $235 (Franklin)
KE137-W15-WI $235 (Williams)
14 Fridays @ 3:15 – 4:15pm
January 30 – May 22
No class Feb 20; April 3 & 24
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camp fair at
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high school
Sunday January 25,
12–4pm
Come see what NCE has
in store for kids this
summer and sign up early
to secure your spot.
Soccer *
Thundercat Sports staff, Instructors
These action-packed sessions teach players
the basics of Soccer through a series of fun
games in a noncompetitive setting. We’ll
work on shooting, passing, dribbling, and
trapping, and enjoy exciting scrimmages.
Players will be grouped by age and ability.
Please wear shin guards and bring a soccer
ball and water bottle. Ages 4-6.
KW05-W15-1 $105
6 Saturdays @ Burr 12–1pm
January 24 – March 14
No class February 14 & 21
sports JAM *
Thundercat Sports staff, Instructors
Perfect for the sports lover, our Sports Jam
focuses on Soccer, Basketball, and Floor
Hockey. In addition to our three main
sports, you’ll enjoy familiar and unique
games such as Dodgeball, Capture the Flag,
and Car Lot. At each session we’ll introduce
new skills and play games that reinforce
those skills. The program culminates with
a tournament day. Please wear comfortable
clothes and sneakers and bring a water bottle. Ages 4-6.
KW06-W15-1 $105
6 Saturdays @ Burr 10–11am
January 24 – March 14
No class February 14 & 21
*See note about inclement weather
on page 2.
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The Stockmarket Game
Peter Yaffe, Instructor
Learn to be an investment specialist. The
Stockmarket GameTM will introduce you to
the real world of investing, while incorporating academic concepts that relate to what you
learn at school. In this fun and high-spirited
setting, you’ll try to grow a virtual $100,000
cash account into a top-performing portfolio,
and learn how daily events that shape our
world affect our finances. Working individually and in teams, you’ll compete against your
classmates and other schools across the state,
applying your leadership, negotiation, and
cooperation skills. Grades 4-6.
KE185-W15-1 $205
11 Wednesdays @ Cabot 3:15 – 4:15pm
January 28 – April 15
No class Feb 18 & April 22
Yoga
Barbara Perlo, Instructor
Stretch your legs, build your strength and
flexibility, wind down after a long school day,
and have fun with your friends. Yoga is not
just for harried adults—it’s great for kids too;
it makes you strong, improves your balance
and coordination, and even boosts your concentration. In our playful class, you’ll learn
about anatomy and nature too. Yoga is a
great way to form a healthy relationship with
your body at an early age, and to exercise for
fun and lasting effect. New and returning
students welcome. Grades 1-5.
KE228-W15-1 $175
10 Wednesdays @ Cabot 3:15 – 4:15pm
January 28 – April 8
No class February 18
NCE Kids is pleased to partner
with the Boys & Girls Club to
offer three classes at their
site this winter. Look for
Girls Science, Advanced Lego
Engineering, and Tot Jam. We’ll
see you there!
Spring Sports
Archery
See page 5 for details.
Flag Football**
Thundercat Sports staff, Instructors
Learn fundamental football skills from our
enthusiastic coaches. Each day we’ll focus on
a “skill of the day” such as passing, catching,
running, and offensive/defensive strategies.
We’ll enjoy a scrimmage at the end of each
class so you can apply your new skills, using
flags only, no tackling. New and returning
athletes are welcome; we’ll build on skills
you’ve learned and introduce new ones too.
KE214-P15-1 $115 (Grades 3-5)
6 Fridays @ Mason Rice Field 3:30–4:30pm
April 10 – May 22
No class April 24
KM31-P15-1 $115 (Grades 5-8)
6 Tuesdays @ Brown Middle School 2:30–3:30pm
April 7 – May 19
No class April 21
Soccer**
Thundercat Sports staff, Instructors
Learn the basics of Soccer through a series of
fun games in a noncompetitive setting. We’ll
work on shooting, passing, dribbling, and trapping, and enjoy exciting scrimmages. Players
will be grouped by age and ability. Please wear
shin guards and bring a soccer ball and water
bottle. Ages 4-6.
KW05-P15-1 $105
6 Saturdays @ Mason Rice 10–11am
April 25 – June 6
No class May 23
KW05-P15-2 $105
6 Saturdays @ Mason Rice 12–1pm
April 25 – June 6
No class May 23
Soccer Tots**
Thundercat Sports staff, Instructors
Why should big kids have all the fun?
Toddlers, accompanied by an adult, learn the
basics of soccer in this fun, noncompetitive
environment. Players will increase their sense of
balance, improve their coordination and physical movement, and have a leg up when they join
the big leagues! Shin guards and soccer balls are
optional but please bring a water bottle. Ages
2-3 with an adult (one child per adult please).
KW04-P15-1 $105 (8-9am)
KW04-P15-2 $105 (9-10am)
KW04-P15-3 $105 (11am-12pm)
6 Saturdays @ Mason Rice April 25 – June 6
No class May 23
Sports Jam**
Thundercat Sports staff, Instructors
Perfect for the sports lover, our Sports Jam focuses on Soccer, Basketball, and Floor Hockey.
In addition to these sports, you’ll enjoy familiar and unique games such as Dodgeball,
Capture the Flag, and Car Lot. At each session
we’ll introduce new skills and play games that
reinforce those skills. The program culminates
with a tournament day. Please wear comfortable clothes and sneakers and bring a water
bottle. Grades K-2.
KE212-P15-1 $115
6 Tuesdays @ Mason Rice 12:30–2pm
April 7 – May 19
No class April 21
T-Ball**
Thundercat Sports staff, Instructors
Baseball is “America’s favorite pastime.” You’re
never too young to learn to play, and T-Ball’s
the way to get started. You’ll learn individual
skills such as batting and catching, and get an
introduction to aspects of regular baseball. We’ll
also play non-traditional games and activities to
encourage skills development and create a fun,
supportive atmosphere. Please wear comfortable clothing and sneakers, and bring a baseball
glove and water bottle. Ages 3-5.
KE205-P15-1 $115
6 Fridays @ Mason Rice 1:30–2:30pm
April 10 – May 22
No class April 24
KE205-P15-2 $115
6 Fridays @ Mason Rice 2:30–3:30pm
April 10 – May 22
No class April 24
**In case of questionable or bad weather, please call 617-499-4820
to find out if your class is running.
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Winter and Spring
Vacation Programs
Babysitting & CPR
Training
See page 3 for details.
3-D Sculpture
Susan Paquette, Instructor
Think beyond paper and pencil—it’s time
to go 3-D! Use a wide variety of materials to
make modern and fine art projects. Create
giant ice cream cones out of paper maché,
construct modern sculptures of wire and
wood, and design wearable cowboy/cowgirl
hats and decoupage cereal box beach totes.
You’ll work with the following media: boxes,
cardboard, paper maché, nylon, wire, wood,
paint, Styrofoam, contact paper, and other
miscellaneous craft supplies. Join us in the
third dimension! Bring a snack. Grades K-3.
KV16-W15-1 $185
Tuesday–Friday @ Newton North 9am–12pm
February 17 – February 20
Cartooning
Susan Paquette, Instructor
Walt Disney, here we come! Learn to draw
characters from books, television, movies,
and video games. With step-by-step instructions, you’ll work on some crazy characters,
paying close attention to drawing hands,
feet, and facial expressions. We’ll explore anime-style drawing as well, and create animated flip books of your drawings. Your final
project will include hand-painted animation
cels of your favorite character to mount for
display. Bring a snack. Grades K-3.
KV17-P15-1 $185
Tuesday–Friday @ Newton North 9am–12pm
April 21 – April 24
Domino Physics
Peter Bloom, Instructor
These are not your grandmother’s dominos! This class is for kids who love nothing
more than to build, create, and find practical
applications for scientific discovery. You’ll
construct enormous chain reactions using
thousands of building-type dominos (think
Jenga blocks), vast numbers of marbles and
tracks, mechanical toys, electronic devices,
and numerous other props. Learn tricks of
the trade for stunning and effective domino
chaining; work solo and as part of a team
to refine and expand your master creations.
Each day is a mix of self-directed discovery
and expert instruction. Please bring a snack
and lunch. Grades 2 and up.
Sign up for this class along with Domino
Architecture, and get a $20 discount. Discount
will appear at checkout.
KV01-W15-1 $205
Tuesday & Wednesday @ Newton North 9am–3:30pm
February 17 – 18
Domino Architecture
Peter Bloom, Instructor
Build domino towers bigger than you are,
and then smash them down with a bowling
ball. Play the biggest game of Jenga you’ve
probably ever seen, learn the secret to balancing over 100 dominos atop just one, and
test out your city planning chops as you build
a domino metropolis. All of these and other
architectural challenges await you in Domino
Architecture. Please bring a snack and lunch.
Grades 2 and up.
Sign up for this class along with Domino
Physics, and get a $20 discount. Discount will
appear at checkout.
KV14-W15-1 $205
Thursday & Friday @ Newton North 9am–3:30pm
February 19 – February 20
Engineering &
Electricity Workshop
Wicked Cool for Kids staff, Instructors
Wicked Cool engineers: build things that
move. Learn about the engineering and design process to build balloon powered cars,
hovercrafts, and aerodynamic flyers—you’ll
design a system to protect a passenger from
flying out of a car when it crashes! We’ll also
examine the science of how things move by
looking at Newton’s laws of motion. And
we’ll build basic circuits and experiment with
insulators and conductors as we shift our
focus to electricity. Each day we’ll make new
projects using the SNAP circuit system, integrating switches, bulbs, and other components for an electrifying time. Grades 1-4.
This class is available as a morning-only or
full-day program; see below. Bring a snack,
and lunch too if electing the full-day program.
KV15-W15-1 $305 (Full-day; 9am-4pm)
$195 (Half-day; 9am–12pm)
Tuesday–Friday @ Newton North
February 17 – February 20
Wicked Cool Science
Wicked Cool for Kids staff, Instructors
We’ve opened up the Wicked Cool vault to
offer kids’ all-time favorite experiments, guaranteed to have the WOW factor. Be a cool
chemist and make rainbow slime, grow beasts
in a cup, and sink a submarine. We’ll make
optical illusions, and things that glow in the
dark. Next, explore the earth while we build
volcanoes, classify fossils, and make a better
water filter. Science is wicked cool when you
spend a week solving scientific mysteries.
Grades 1-4.
This class is available as a morning-only or
full-day program; see below. Bring a snack, and
lunch too if electing the full-day program.
KV13-P15-1 $305 (Full-day; 9am-4pm)
$195 (Half-day; 9am–12pm)
Tuesday–Friday @ Newton North
April 21 – April 24
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Newton Public Schools
Newton Community Education
457 Walnut Street
Newton, MA 02460
WHAT IS NEWTON COMMUNITY EDUCATION?
Newton Community Education is a selfsustaining arm of the Newton Public Schools,
open to all students, regardless of residence.
We provide educational, social, cultural, and
vocational programs for adults and children,
endeavoring to provide high-quality classes at
reasonable costs.
Newton Community Education
at Newton North High School
457 Walnut St
Newton, MA 02460
Phone: 617-559-6999
Fax: 617-559-6998
Email: staff@newtoncommunityed.org
Withdrawals/Refunds: You must withdraw at
least one week before your course’s start date to
receive a refund minus a $10 processing fee or a
voucher minus a $5 fee. The $6 registration fee is
non-refundable. We regret that no other refunds or
vouchers will be given. NCE may cancel classes that
are under-enrolled or substitute teachers if needed.
NCE Kids Courses Registration Form
Name
Birth Date
Address
School
Grade
Parents’ Names
(work or cell)Email
Phone* (home)
* We need two DIFFERENT phone #s for Kids registrations—please help us by providing both.
Course Code #
Course Name
1.
Pay by Check: Please make your check payable to Newton Community Education
and
mail with this registration form to Newton Community Education, 457 Walnut Street,
Newton, MA 02460
2. Pay by Charge: at www.newtoncommunityed.org, by phone (617) 559-6999, or by mail.
Charge:
MasterCard
Card #
Cardholder Signature
Visa
Fee
Donation to Scholarship Fund
Registration Fee (once per person, per term)
Total
Discover
Expiration Date Security Code
$6.00