Summer Explorations - Needham Public Schools

2013Great value and loads of fun…Don’t let your child miss out! Needham Community Education is delighted to present over 70 exciting and engaging,week long, morning, afternoon and full-day workshops for children entering grades1-9. There are workshops in , to appeal to the inquisitive, active andcreative child. All classes are taught by Needham Public Schools teachers andother trained education professionals, and they are held at either the Hillside Schoolor the High Rock School.FOR STUDENTS ENTERING GRADES 3-9! Join us for a morning AND an afternoonclass, and enjoy a supervised lunch with your friends in the High Rock cafeteria. A fullcold lunch (sandwich, fruit, drink and snack) is provided at no additional charge.*Please note: no transportation will be provided between the Hillside and High Rock Schools.

NEEDHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLSSUPERINTENDENTDaniel E. GutekanstNEEDHAM SCHOOL COMMITTEEHeidi Black, ChairJoseph P. Barnes, Vice-ChairConnie BarrMarianne CooleyMichael GreisSusan B. NeckesKim Marie NicolsNEEDHAM COMMUNITY EDUCATIONschool after school programs, Adult Education, Summer Explorations and other summer programs, KindergartenEnrichment (KASE) and more.Contact Information: School Administration Building, 1st Floor1330 Highland AvenueNeedham, MA 02492Telephone: 781-455-0400 x235Fax: 781-455-0417Website: www.needham.k12.ma.us (click on Community Ed) NEEDHAM NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICYIt is the policy of Needham Public Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, nationalorigin, color, homelessness, sexual orientation, age or disability in its education programs, services, activities oremployment practices.REGISTRATION: 3 EASY WAYS (Do not deliver to your child’s school)COME INRegister in person! Come to ourPlease include a separatecheck or money order for eachcourse payable to NeedhamCommunity Education, or includeyour credit card information on theregistration form.Monday - Friday.BY FAXFax registration form and creditcard information to 781-455-0417.BY MAILMail registration form to:Needham Community Education,1330 Highland AvenueNeedham, MA 02492.Please include a separatecheck or money order for eachcourse payable to NeedhamCommunity Education, or includeyour credit card information on theregistration form.Registrations received prior to 8 a.m. on March 18 will not be processed until the onMarch 18.rev 2/20/13

2013 Summer Explorations ProgramGRADE RANGES represent the grade the child will be entering in the fall of 2013. Summer Explorations classes are open to all, and every effortwill be made to accommodate students with special needs. Please contact Amy Goldman, NCE Program Director,HILLSIDEAmerican Girl Dolls: Past and Present Grades 1-3 Rosie CallandArt Explorations Grades 1-3 Damon BurnardCrazy Lego Contraptions Grades 1-3 Molly KerriganFriendship Bracelets Grades 3-5 Catherine CournoyerFun with Computers Grades 3-5 Michelle BatchelderGames Galore I Grades 1-2 Paula Kelley and Sue EatonGames Galore II Grades 3-5 Jen Schultz and Chrissy JohnsenImagination Creation Grades 1-3 Jennifer Person and Caitlin MacDonaldLet’s Put on a Play Grades 3-5 Kristen MazzocchiMartial Arts and More Grades 1-4 Marci ZieffSensational Scientists Grades 1-3 Kathy Lesanto and Whitney ClarcqUnsports and Games Grades 1-3 Nancy GoldsteinBaseball Games and Skills Grades 3-6 Steve BlombergComputer Animation and Drawing Grades 5-7 Erin McGuireDigital Photo: Shoot and Share (full day class) Grades 3-7 Andrea George and Vicky NealeFun with Nature Grades 4-7 Joanna Murphy and Hana BernsteinGirls in Engineering: Electrical Inventions Grades 6-8 Kelly Robinson and Emily WeberingKids Can Cook Grades 4-6 Cathy Herndon and Jennifer MurrayMath Challenge Grades 6-9 Jonathan GloverRelief Block Printmaking Grades 5-9 Anne NydamSew Much Fun Grades 3-5 Ramune JauniskisStreet Hockey Grades 5-9 Mark YetmanWicked Fun Sports Grades 6-8 Nicole Piatelli and Erica WrightBeach Bum Arts and Crafts Grades 3-5 Michelle BatchelderBeginning Bakers Grades 3-5 Elaine McKenna and Kim ConnollyCelebration of World Cultures Grades 3-5 Cathy Herndon and Jennifer MurrayChallenges and Games Grades 5-9 Paula Kelley and Sue EatonDigital Photo: Shoot and Share (full day class) Grades 3-7 Andrea George and Vicky NealeiMovie Making Grades 5-8 Erin McGuireKnitting for Beginners Grades 4-7 Heather MurphyLego: Motorized Machines Grades 3-5 Molly KerriganMatinee Club: WWII Movies and Westerns Grades 7-9 Jonathan GloverPottery (2 week class, ends 7/19) Grades 7-9 Ramune JauniskisSports of All Sorts Grades 3-5 Catherine CournoyerTwo-Minute Skits Grades 4-6 Kathy Lesanto and Whitney Clarcq

HILLSIDEAccessorize Yourself Grades 2-5 Heather MurphyAmerican Girl Dolls: Past and Present Grades 1-3 Rosie CallandArt Explorations Grades 1-3 Damon BurnardCrazy Lego Contraptions Grades 1-3 Molly KerriganDance Explorations Grades 1-3 Kristen BoydFun with Computers Grades 3-5 Michelle BatchelderGames Galore I Grades 1-2 Paula Kelley and Julie VonaGames Galore II Grades 3-5 Jen Schultz and Chrissy JohnsenImagination Creation Grades 1-3 Jennifer Person and Caitlin MacDonaldMartial Arts and More Grades 1-4 Marci ZieffSensational Scientists Grades 1-3 Kathy Lesanto and Whitney ClarcqBaseball Games and Skills Grades 3-6 Steve BlombergComputer Animation and Drawing Grades 5-7 Erin McGuireDigital Photo: Shoot and Share (full day class) Grades 3-7 Andrea George and Vicky NealeDJ Training Grades 6-9 Scott RulandDraw It, Write It Grades 3-5 Emily Delaney-DistasoGirls in Engineering: Motorized Machines Grades 6-8 Kelly Robinson and Emily WeberingKids Can Cook Grades 4-6 Cathy Herndon and Jennifer MurrayKids Cross-Training Grades 5-7 Joanna Murphy and Hana BernsteinMath Challenge Grades 6-9 Jonathan GloverPottery (2 week class, ends 7/26) Grades 4-6 Ramune JauniskisWicked Fun Sports Grades 6-8 Nicole Piatelli and Erica WrightWire Sculpture Grades 5-7 John WalekAmazing Race Grades 4-6 Kathy Lesanto and Whitney ClarcqAmerican Sign Language Grades 3-6 Nicole CrossmanBaking: Beyond the Basics Grades 6-9 Elaine McKenna and Christine ShelleyBeach Bum Arts and Crafts Grades 3-5 Michelle BatchelderCelebration of World Cultures Grades 3-5 Cathy Herndon and Jennifer MurrayChallenges and Games Grades 5-9 Paula Kelley and Jen SchultzDigital Photo: Shoot and Share (full day class) Grades 3-7 Andrea George and Vicky NealeiMovie Making Grades 5-8 Erin McGuireKnitting: Beyond the Basics Grades 4-7 Heather MurphyLego: Motorized Machines Grades 3-5 Molly KerriganMartial Arts and More Grades 4-6 Marci ZieffPottery (2 week class, starts 7/8) Grades 7-9 Ramune JauniskisWire Sculpture Grades 5-7 John Walek

HILLSIDEAmerican Girl Dolls: Past and Present Grades 1-3 Rosie CallandFancy Dancy Grades 2-4 Mackenzie KayGames Galore I Grades 1-2 Paula Kelley and Rene CampanaGames Galore II Grades 3-5 Jen Schultz and Chrissy JohnsenLego Mania Grades 1-4 Vicky NealeLet’s Create Grades 2-4 Gina McClellanMartial Arts and More Grades 1-4 Marci ZieffMath Fun and Games Grades 1-3 Peter BeauregardMusical Adventure (2-week class, ends 8/2) Grades 1-4 Laura MicheliOrigami for Beginners Grades 3-5 Christine JosephSensational Scientists Grades 1-3 Kathy Lesanto and Whitney ClarcqTechnology Time Grades 3-5 Catherine CournoyerAstronaut Training Grades 4-6 Angie DiNapoliDraw It, Write It Grades 3-5 Emily Delaney-DistasoDuct Tape Creations Grades 3-6 Jennifer Person and Caitlin MacDonaldFrisbee Galore! Grades 5-9 Mark YetmanKids Can Cook Grades 4-6 Cathy Herndon and Jennifer MurrayOperation Broadway Grades 6-9 Mike CiccolellaPottery (2 week class, begins 7/15) Grades 4-6 Ramune JauniskisScience of Small Things Grades 4-6 Laura Katz and Judy CampbellSummer Explorations Band Grades 5-6 Paul GeresyWicked Fun Sports Grades 6-8 Jonathan Glover and Joanna MurphyWire Sculpture Grades 5-7 John WalekAmerican Sign Language Grades 6-9 Nicole CrossmanAstronaut Training Grades 4-6 Angie DiNapoliCupcake Decorating Grades 4-6 Karen Vona McIntyre and Vicky NealeDance Explorations: Jazz and Hip Hop Grades 3-5 Karinne HansenDuct Tape Creations Grades 3-6 Jennifer Person and Caitlin MacDonaldiMovie Making Grades 5-8 Peter AlexopoulosPottery (2 week class, ends 8/2) Grades 7-9 Ramune JauniskisSports, Skills and Challenges Grades 5-9 Paula Kelley and Jen SchultzSummer Explorations Band Grades 7-8 Paul GeresyTechnology Time Grades 3-5 Catherine CournoyerTwo-Minute Skits Grades 4-6 Kathy Lesanto and Whitney ClarcqWire Sculpture Grades 5-7 John Walek

HILLSIDEAmerican Girl Dolls: Past and Present Grades 1-3 Rosie CallandArtist Workshop Grades 2-4 Michele MarramArt Journaling Grades 3-5 Laura SechoviczFancy Dancy Grades 2-4 Mackenzie KayFurniture Painting Grades 3-5 Kathy Lesanto and Whitney ClarcqLego Mania Grades 1-4 Vicky NealeMake Your Own Dream House Grades 3-5 Jennifer PersonMartial Arts and More Grades 1-4 Marci ZieffMath Fun and Games Grades 1-3 Peter BeauregardMoving with Purpose Grades 1-2 Ryan MartinMusical Adventure (2-week class, begins7/22)Grades 1-4Laura MicheliSports of All Sorts Grades 3-5 Catherine CournoyerActing Workshop Grades 6-9 Cindy BellBoot, Scoot and Boogie Grades 4-7 Christine ShelleyCamp Crafts Grades 3-6 Joanna MurphyDJ Training Grades 6-9 Scott RulandDuct Tape Creations Grades 3-6 Caitlin MacDonaldFantasy and SciFi Writing Grades 5-9 Anne NydamiMovie Making Grades 5-8 Peter AlexopoulosKids Can Cook Grades 4-6 Cathy Herndon and Jennifer MurrayScience of Sports Materials Grades 6-9 Nicole PiatelliSew Much Fun Grades 3-5 Ramune JauniskisSpeech and Debate Grades 7-9 Paul Wexler and Nicole DaltonWicked Fun Sports Grades 6-8 Jonathan Glover and Dina SpiropoulosAmazing Race Grades 4-6 Kathy Lesanto and Whitney ClarcqCupcake Decorating Grades 4-6 Karen Vona McIntyre and Vicky NealeDance Explorations: Jazz and Hip Hop Grades 3-5 Karinne HansenGaming Club Grades 5-8 Peter Alexopoulos and Mark YetmanMatinee Club: SciFi and Monster Movies Grades 5-9 Jonathan GloverPaper Crafting Grades 3-5 Cathy Herndon and Jennifer MurrayPottery (2 week class, begins 7/22) Grades 7-9 Ramune JauniskisRelief Block Printmaking Grades 5-9 Anne NydamSports of All Sorts Grades 3-6 Catherine CournoyerSummer Strings Grades 5-9 Whitney TandonTeam Sports Grades 7-9 Mike CiccolellaWow Science Grades 3-5 Christine Shelley and Elaine McKenna

CLASS DETAILS (in alphabetical order)GRADE RANGES represent the grade the child will be entering in the fall of 2013.FOR PARENTS OF STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS: Summer Explorations classes are open to all, and every effortwill be made to accommodate students with special needs. Please contact Amy Goldman, NCE Program Director, atACCESSORIZE YOURSELF!Grades 2-5Instructor: Heather Murphy, Newman CounselorCalling all designers! Come join us for an exciting weekof creating our own purses, headbands, pillows, and otherfun accessories. You will learn the basics of hand andmachine sewing, while expressing your style. There willbe lots of fabrics, ribbons, buttons, and decorations tochoose from. All we need is your creativity!July 15-19 50200.2 $180Limited to 10 studentsACTING WORKSHOP: Scene StudyGrades 6-9Instructor: Cindy Bell, Former Pollard Theater Arts TeacherGet down to the nuts and bolts of acting in this class thatfocuses on technique, scene work and fun!! There will bea performance of scenes for parents on the last day.July 29-August 2 50077.4 $175Limited to 10 studentsAMAZING RACENEW!Grades 4-6Instructors: Whitney Clarcq, Needham Public Schools ELLSpecialist; and Kathy Lesanto, Hillside Special Ed LiaisonJoin us for a week of fun scavenger hunt activities. Wewill work in teams to follow clues and perform certaintasks, earning points to advance to the next challenge.Collaborate with teammates to create your own scavengerhunt that other teams will have to complete. Our activitieswill take place in and around High Rock, as well as in thesurrounding neighborhoods.July 15-19 50375.2 $180July 29-August 2 50375.4 $180Limited to 15 studentsAMERICAN GIRLS: Past and PresentGrades 1-3Instructor: Rosie Calland, NHS Social Studies TeacherAmerican Girl dolls are a fun and imaginative way to learnabout history and our past. In this class, we will featurean era of American history each day and tell the story ofwhat life was like for girls just like us! We will make historycome alive through crafts, games, and stories; and we willend of the session. Bring your American Girl or Just LikeMe Doll to class each day to join the fun!July 8-12 50051.1 $185July 15-19 50051.2 $185July 22-26 50051.3 $185July 29-August 2 50051.4 $185Limited to 10 studentsAMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGENEW!Week of 7/15: Grades 3-6Week of 7/22: Grades 6-9Instructor: Nicole Crossman, Sign Language InterpreterSpend a week learning to communicate in a newlanguage--American Sign Language (ASL). Eachday will focus on themes such as food, daily routine,sports, and feelings, and you will learn the relatedsigns. After only a few days, you will be able to carryon conversations in ASL as well as sign some of yourfavorite songs!Grades 3-6July 15-19 50346.2 $155Grades 6-9July 22-26 50346.3 $155Limited to 15 students6Needham Community Education | 1330 Highland Avenue | Needham MA 02492 | 781-455-0400 x235

SUMMER EXPLORATIONS 2013ART EXPLORATIONSGrades 1-3Instructor: Damon Burnard, Broadmeadow Art InstructorFor all young artists, this class will be a wonderful chanceto be creative as we have fun with a different art activityeach day. Using various media, we will explore severaldifferent forms of art that we can create—from paintings,sculpture and construction to printmaking and fabric arts.We will also learn about some famous artists and theirartwork and talk about what it means to be an artist. Free“studio time” will also be included so students can workwith their choice of materials. Bring your imagination, yourlove of art and join the fun!July 8-12 50003.1 $165July 15-19 50003.2 $165Limited to 10 studentsARTIST WORKSHOPNEW!Grades 2-4Instructor: Michele Marram, NHS and Newman LibrarianDiscover the great artists. Learn about their works andtheir style. Then, try your hand at creating works of yourown, employing what you have learned about the featuredartist’s technique.July 29-August 2 50347.4 $175Limited to 10 studentsART JOURNALINGNEW!Grades 3-5Instructor: Laura Sechovicz, Pollard Special Ed TAjournaling involves combining art with words as a form ofworks using watercolors, pens, poetry, quotes, and clippingsto explore various themes, to experiment with artistictechniques, and to create unique pieces of abstract art.July 29-August 2 50348.4 $180Limited to 10 studentsASTRONAUT TRAININGGrades 4-6Instructor: Angela DiNapoli, Retired Newman 5th GradeTeacherPrepare for a space odyssey without leaving Planet Earth.You will train for a mission to an alien planet of your owncreation. Our astronaut training activities will prepareus for docking our spacecraft, communicating, makingmeals from dehydrated food, etc. There will also be alesson about gravity and experiments including designingand launching bottle rockets. Together we will transformthe classroom into a space station and do activities thatsimulate traveling through space and being disoriented.Earth through alien eyes, doing experiments that involvelife, earth, and physical sciences.: Children will be eating and working withfood products during this course. Please alert us to anyfood allergies on your registration form.July 22-26 50306.31 $195July 22-26 50306.32 $195Limited to 10 studentsBAKING: Beyond the BasicsNEW!Grades 6-9Instructors: Elaine McKenna, Hillside 3rd Grade Teacher;and Christine Shelley, Hillside ELC TAbaking. We will learn valuable culinary and nutrition skills,all while having fun in the kitchen. We will create, bake,and taste our creations. At the end of the week, you willtake home all of the recipes in a cookbook. Children will be eating and working withfood products during this course. Please alert us to anyfood allergies on your registration form.July 15-19 50349.2 $190Limited to 12 studentsNeedham Community Education | 1330 Highland Avenue | Needham MA 02492 | 781-455-0400 x2357

SUMMER EXPLORATIONS 2013BASEBALL GAMES AND SKILLSGrades 3-6Instructor: Steve Blomberg, Retired Abington High SchoolTeacher and Baseball CoachThe class is designed to promote an understanding andlove of the game of baseball. We will play a variety ofbaseball games, learn fundamentals and learn someinteresting facts about the history of our national pastime.July 8-12 50260.1 $155July 15-19 50260.2 $155Limited to 20 studentsBEACH BUM ARTS AND CRAFTSGrades 3-5Instructor: Michelle Batchelder, Newman 4th GradeTeacheryour extra seashells from days gone by to createperfectly personal creations reminiscent of summerwe’ve got plenty. We’ll make picture frames forphotos of your award-winning sand castles and realsand castles with magic crystals that grow overnight!more! See you soon!July 8-12 50243.1 $190July 15-19 50243.2 $190Limited to 10 studentsBEGINNING BAKERSNEW!Grades 3-5Instructors: Elaine McKenna, Hillside 3rd Grade Teacher;and Kim Connolly, Hillside ELC TeacherBaking is fun to do and easy to learn. You will make, bakeand taste all sorts of breakfast treats over the course ofthe week. You will be introduced to baking skills such asmeasuring, mixing and how to read a recipe. At the endof the week, you will go home with a cookbook of all of therecipes you made, so that you can bake them at home forfamily and friends.: Children will be eating and working withfood products during this course. Please alert us to anyfood allergies on your registration form.July 8-12 50350.1 $190Limited to 12 studentsBOOT, SCOOT AND BOOGIENEEDHAM GOES COUNTRY!Grades 4-7Instructor: Christine Shelley, Hillside ELC TeacherThe wild, wild, west comes alive in Boot, Scoot andBoogie! Come line dance to some of your favoritecountry and pop songs, from Taylor Swift, to Zac BrownBand, to Flo Rida. Do favorites such as the Cotton Eyedthe Canadian Stomp and Sydney Be Good. Also, wewill do country themed arts and crafts such as makingyour own country hat and bandana. Boots are notrequired, just a smile!July 29-Aug. 2 50351.4 $180Limited to 15 studentsCAMP CRAFTSNEW!Grades 3-6Instructors: Joanna Murphy, High Rock Math TeacherTry your hand at classic camp crafts and learn to addsome new twists. Over the week, we will do decoupage,stenciling, tie dye, and papier mâché projects, whilegimp and more. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to beinspired and get creative!July 29-Aug. 2 50352.4 $175Limited to 10 studentsCELEBRATION OF WORLDCULTURESEXPLORE WORLD CULTURES THROUGH FOOD,CRAFTS, BOOKS, MUSIC AND GAMES!Grades 3-5Instructors: Cathy Herndon, Newman 1st Grade Teacher;and Jennifer Murray, Newman Librarianworld without ever leaving High Rock! Each day, you willlearn about a part of the world by reading picture books,listening to music, creating art, playing games, andcooking small snacks. You will gain an understanding ofhow things are different around the world, but also how8Needham Community Education | 1330 Highland Avenue | Needham MA 02492 | 781-455-0400 x235

SUMMER EXPLORATIONS 2013they are similar. Some of the possible “travel destinations”include Australia, South America, Africa, India andEurope. At the end of the week, you will take home aPassport Notebook chronicling your week of exploration.: Children will be eating and working withfood products during this course. Please alert us to anyfood allergies on your registration form.July 8-12 50353.1 $190July 15-19 50353.2 $190Limited to 15 studentsCHALLENGES AND GAMESGrades 5-9Instructors: Paula Kelley, Pollard Wellness Instructor; withSue Eaton, Pollard Wellness Instructor (week of 7/8); andJen Schultz, Brookline PE Instructor (week of 7/15)Then come join the fun!! If you enjoy physical and mentalchallenges and love games that are not traditional teamsports, then this is the place for you. Activities will includerelay races, obstacle courses, traversing walls, cargonets, scooters and more. We will play Squirrel Hunt, BattleBall, Cone of Life, Two Camps, Mat Ball, Capture the Flag,and other favorite games. The excitement never ends! Thegames and challenges change continuously! This coursewill leave you invigorated, exhausted and a bit sweaty. Itwill also enable you to meet, battle and have fun with anentire new group of kids.July 8-12 50329.1 $160July 15-19 50329.2 $160Limited to 20 studentsCOMPUTER ANIMATION ANDDRAWINGGrade 5-7Instructor: Erin McGuire, High Rock InstructionalTechnology SpecialistIn the course of the week, you will learn how to use thecomputer to draw 3-D and 2-D images. You will use GoogleEarth to explore 3-D buildings and sites, and to see howdesigners think and build in 3-D. Then you will use GoogleSketch-up to draw your own 3-D images.Using the drawing tools in Keynote, you will create basiccomputer animations and design a mini-comic that you willmake come alive through animation. In addition, you willlearn the basics of computer animation code in Scratchand create an interactive story, maze, animation or game.Explore the possibilities these programs have to offer, in afun and relaxed setting.July 8-12 50310.1 $160July 15-19 50310.2 $160Limited to 12 studentsCRAZY LEGO CONTRAPTIONSGrade 2-3 (and Grade 1 Lego enthusiasts)Instructor: Molly Kerrigan, Early Childhood Educatorwill use Legos and special Lego Technic elements to buildand explore a variety of crazy contraptions, includingspin-art machines, merry-go-rounds, bubble mixers andwacky racers! Using newly acquired skills, students willcreate their own innovative contraptions as we design anAmazing Amusement Park for some very lucky little LegoJuly 8-12 50231.1 $165July 15-19 50231.2 $165Limited to 10 studentsCUPCAKE DECORATINGNEW!Grades 4-6Instructors: Karen Vona McIntyre, NHS Library TechnicalAssistant; and Vicky Neale, High Rock Special Ed TALearn to bake, design, and decorate cupcakes, cakepops and cupcake poppers. You will learn to followsimple cake recipes to create different kinds of caketreats. Then, you will try your hand at simple decoratingtechniques using icing, royal frosting, candy melts, andcandy to create fun cake treats. Your creations will becompiled into a recipe and picture book. Each day youwill go home with cake treats to share with your family. Atlocal cupcake bakery Treat to see how they make theircupcakes.: Children will be eating and working withfood products during this course. Please alert us to anyfood allergies on your registration form.July 22-26 50380.3 $190July 29-Aug. 2 50380.4 $190Limited to 15 studentsNeedham Community Education | 1330 Highland Avenue | Needham MA 02492 | 781-455-0400 x2359

SUMMER EXPLORATIONS 2013DANCE EXPLORATIONSGrades 1-3Instructor: Kristin Boyd, Newman 5th Grade TeacherThis course is great for kids who love to move! Designedto increase coordination, body awareness, cooperationand self-esteem, your child will stay active and have funin a relaxed, positive atmosphere. Students will have theopportunity to explore many dance styles including jazz,ballet, hip-hop, and modern. The week will culminate in aDancers’ Showcase for friends and family. No prior danceexperience is necessary.July 15-19 50087.2 $155Limited to 12 studentsDANCE EXPLORATIONS: Jazz andHip HopGrades 3-5Instructor: Karinne Hansen, Boston Public Schools SpeechPathologistThis course is open to dancers of all levels and is a greatcontinuation of last summer’s Jazz and Hip Hop class.Designed to increase your coordination, body awareness,cooperation, and self-esteem, you will stay active andhave fun in a relaxed and positive atmosphere. You willstretch and strengthen with a Pilates based warm-up atthe start of each session. The rest of each session will bedevoted to learning a jazz or hip-hop routine. In a smallgroup, you will choreograph a routine in your preferredstyle. All dances will be performed at a Dancers’Showcase for friends and family at the end of the week.No prior dance experience is necessary.July 22-26 50088.3 $155July 29-Aug. 2 50088.4 $155Limited to 12 studentsDIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY: Shootand Share! (Full Day Class)Grades 3-7Instructors: Victoria Neale, High Rock Special Ed TA andAndrea George, High Rock Special Ed LiaisonThis workshop is designed for both beginner andintermediate photographers. Beginners will learn howto use a digital camera, practice taking digital photosinside and outside, import photos, and then learn how touse iPhoto to create a slideshow to music. Intermediatestudents will review basic skills and complete photoprojects geared to more skilled photographers.Daily, we will introduce a theme and then snap as manypictures as possible! We will also import photos and addthem to their iPhoto projects. By the end of the week, youa CD with your unique slideshow made on iPhoto to sharewith family and friends.July 8-12 50247.1 $350July 15-19 50247.2 $350Limited to 14 studentsDJ TRAININGNEW!Grades 6-9Instructor: Scott Ruland, Music TherapistHave you ever wondered how DJ’s create such cool tunesturntables and DJ equipment, scratching, beat mixingand recording your own electronic music. We’ll be usinghip hop and electronic music to create our own new tunesand we will be creating recordings during each session sobe sure to bring your creativity! Students will take homea CD at the end of the week with the songs they havecreated.July 15-19 50355.2 $200July 29-Aug. 2 50355.4 $200Limited to 10 studentsDRAW IT, WRITE ITGrades 3-5Instructor: Emily Delaney-Distaso, Newman SchoolSpecial Education LiaisonIf you like to draw and write, then this is the class for you!Come and experiment with various art materials such ascolored pencil, watercolor, and pastel to illustrate somewritten pieces that you will create. In this class, studentswill explore different types of writing, including poetry,writing. A portion of this class will also be devoted toexploring various games and computer websites that willhelp students practice certain writing skills. Students willhave fun while working on some basic writing skills andcreate beautiful artwork to go with their writing!10Needham Community Education | 1330 Highland Avenue | Needham MA 02492 | 781-455-0400 x235

SUMMER EXPLORATIONS 2013July 15-19 50089.2 $175July 22-26 50089.3 $175Limited to 10 studentsDUCT TAPE CREATIONSGrades 3-6Instructors: Jennifer Person, Newman Guidance Counselor(week of 7/22); and Caitlin MacDonald, Newman TA(weeks of 7/22 and 7/29)There is no limit to what you can create with duct tape:keep school work or papers in, jewelry for boys and girls,lanyards for keys, wall décor and more.You can also spice up plain and boring items by coveringand embellishing them with duct tape! Turn lunch boxes,frames and notebooks into duct tape masterpieces!July 22-26 50313.31 $190Limited to 14 studentsJuly 29-Aug. 2 50313.4 $190Limited to 10 studentsJuly 22-26 50313.32 $190Limited to 14 studentsFANCY DANCYNEW!Grades 2-4Instructor: Mackenzie Kay, Hillside InternSpend the week learning a variety of dance styles. Youwill learn and practice skills from ballet, jazz, hip hop, andBollywood. We will practice some short routines to showoff our new moves! No prior dance experience is neededand routines will be adjusted to meet the range of danceabilities.July 22-26 50356.3 $155July 29-Aug. 2 50356.4 $155Limited to 15 studentsFANTASY AND SCIFI WRITING LABNEW!Grades 5-9Instructor: Anne Nydam, Author and Illustratormake up fabulous characters and imagine your ownwe’ll look at all different aspects of writing fantasy anddevelopment, and plot structure. We’ll do all sorts ofactivities ranging from drawing fantasy maps to playingidea-generation games – but we’ll also write, write,write!July 29-Aug. 2 50357.4 $175Limited to 15 studentsFRIENDSHIP BRACELETSNEW!Grades 3-5Instructor: Catherine Cournoyer, Hillside ELC TAFriendship bracelets are fun to make and to give as giftsto special people in your life, or to keep for yourself.Learn to make several different kinds of string friendshipbracelets. We will start with simple patterns and get morecomplex as the week goes on. You will be able to choosefrom countless colors of string and will have the optionto practice making whichever patterns you like bestthroughout the week.July 8-12 50358.1 $165Limited to 10 studentsFRISBEE GALOREGrades 5-9Instructors: Mark Yetman, Pollard Guidance Counselor;and Peter Alexopoulos, Pollard Instructional TechnologySpecialistUltimate Frisbee, Kan Jam, Frisbee Golf and Tip It.Participants will have a BLAST throwing, running andusing strategy to master these games.July 22-26 50359.3 $155Limited to 20 studentsFUN WITH COMPUTERSGrades 3-5Instructor: Michelle Batchelder, Newman 4th GradeTeacherBack by popular demand! Join the fun and learn newskills as we use a variety of computer programs to helpus create a wide range of great crafts, activities, andNeedham Community Education | 1330 Highland Avenue | Needham MA 02492 | 781-455-0400 x23511

SUMMER EXPLORATIONS 2013projects. Engage your creativity and your brain as wehave fun making magnets, magnet puzzles, books,slideshows, color forms, games, music CD’s and MORE!July 8-12 50032.1 $175July 15-19 50032.2 $175Limited to 10 studentsFUN WITH NATURENEW!Grades 4-7Instructors: Joanna Murphy, High Rock Math Teacher; andHana Bernstein, High Rock Special Ed LiaisonCome explore nature and use nature’s wonders to inspireyou creatively. We will have the opportunity to learn aboutour outdoor community in Needham by visiting the TownForest. Our nature inspired activities will include: tastinglocally grown herbs and compiling a cookbook of recipesusing these herbs; growing and maintaining potted plants;and creating a variety of naturally inspired crafts. Children will be eating and working withfood products during this course. Please alert us to anyfood allergies on your registration form.July 8-12 50360.1 $180Limited to 14 studentsFURNITURE PAINTINGNEW!Grades 3-5Instructors: Whitney Clarcq, Needham Public Schools ELLSpecialist; and Kathy Lesanto, Hillside Special Ed Liaisonpieces of your choice: chair, stool, bookshelf, box, pictureframe, small table etc. We will use safe, non-toxic materialsto decorate our pieces. You will learn every step in theof functional art, from sanding to priming, painting toJuly 29-Aug. 2 50060.4 $190Limited to 12 studentsGAMES GALORE IGrades 1-2Instructors: Paula Kelley, Pollard Wellness Instructor(weeks of 7/8, 7/15 and 7/22); with Sue Eaton, PollardWellness Instructor (week of 7/8); Julie Vona, PollardSpecial Ed Teacher (week of 7/15); and Renee Campana,Pollard Special Ed Teacher (week of 7/22)Come join the fun! We will enjoy playing active andchallenging games geared toward students in grades1-2. Team and individual activities will be presentedthroughout the week, providing lots of excitement.Activities and games will include: Capture the Flag,batting practice, golf and much more.July 8-12 50024.1 $160July 15-19 50024.2 $160July 22-26 50024.3 $160Limited to 20 studentsGAMES GALORE IIGrades 3-5Instructors: Jennifer Schultz, Brookline PE Instructor; andChrissy Johnsen, Natick 4th Grade TeacherCome join the fun! We will enjoy playing active andchallenging games geared toward students in grades3-5. Team and individual activities will be presentedthroughout the week, providing lots of excitement. You willlearn new skills, and develop existing ones.July 8-12 50255.1 $160July 15-19 50255.2 $160July 22-26 50255.3 $160Limited to 20 studentsGAMING CLUBCALLING ALL VIDEO GAME LOVERS!Grades 5-8Instructor: Peter Alexopoulos, Pollard InstructionalTechnology Specialist; and Mark Yetman, PollardGuidance Counselortogether with friends and get your game on at Summergaming into one place, From original Nintendo all theway to Minecraft and more! Learn about the history ofgaming. Create worlds in Minecraft. Enjoy classic gamingtournaments, challenges and much more. Don’t be aNoob -- come join the fun!12Needham Community Education | 1330 Highland Avenue | Needham MA 02492 | 781-455-0400 x235

SUMMER EXPLORATIONS 2013July 29-Aug. 2 50366.4 $160Limited to 16 studentsGIRLS IN ENGINEERING: ElecticalInventionsDESIGN AND CREATE REALLY COOL ELECTICALGADGETS TO KEEP AND USE AT HOME!Grades 6-8Instructors: Kelly Robinson, Pollard Engineering andDesign Teacher; and Emily Webering, Pollard ScienceTeacherHow would you like to build an alarm system for yourbedroom, design a Frisbee you can use at night, and designand build a fortune-telling box (electric version of the oldengineering workshop, unlike anything you have ever donebefore. Before designing these projects, you will learn aboutelectricity, circuits and switches, how to solder wires, and howto use many different tools to build things. The secret is tolearn how series and parallel circuits work and when to useeach type of circuit. Come experience what it is like to be anElectrical Engineer and design you own awesome electricalinventions. You will get to take home all the projects you build.July 8-12 50238.1 $230Limited to 20 studentsGIRLS IN ENGINEERING: MotorizedMachinesDESIGN AND CREATE REALLY COOL MOTORIZEDGADGETS TO KEEP AND USE AT HOME!Grades 6-8Instructors: Kelly Robinson, Pollard Engineering andDesign Teacher; and Emily Webering, Pollard ScienceTeacherThis class will begin with us building spin art machines with2 different gear drives, which have different ratios. We willuse our machines to conduct experiments with splatter paintand markers that will teach us about torque and gear drives.We will also explore the relationship between torque, inertiaand acceleration and the importance of weight balance inspinning machines. These principles will then be appliedas we learn how to build advanced gear drives with moretorque. In this segment, you will build your own electricyou have learned to design and build an electric mixerthat has enough torque to make instant pudding or yogurtsmoothies. Students will be able to take home all projects.July 15-19 50239.2 $230Limited to 20 studentsIMAGINATION CREATIONLET’S PLAY MAKE-BELIEVE!Grades 1-3Instructors: Jennifer Person, Newman GuidanceCounselor; and Caitlin MacDonald, Newman TAHave you ever wanted to be the teacher instead of theImagine playing make-believe on a play-date, but withLOTS of friends at the same time! Together, we willgo on imaginative journeys: We will play house, playschool, go to the store, the beach and even places fromstorybooks—all without leaving the building. Each daywill have a different theme, and we will create props to usein our imaginative play.July 8-12 50280.1 $180July 15-19 50280.2 $180Limited to 14 studentsiMOVIE MAKINGBE CREATOR, ACTOR, DIRECTOR, CAMERMAN ANDEDITOR IN YOUR OWN MOVIE!Grades 5-8Instructors: Erin McGuire, High Rock InstructionalTechnology Specialist (weeks of 7/8 and 7/15); and PeterAlexopoulos, Pollard Instructional Technology Specialist(weeks of 7/22 and 7/29)LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION! Come join us for anafternoon of movie-making magic! You will act, direct, editand produce, while learning the ins and outs of iMovie.Become the envy of all your friends while learning howto add eye-popping special effects, amazing transitions,and your favorite songs as a soundtrack. Bring yourimagination, creativity, and ideas for your movie!July 8-12 50361.1 $160July 15-19 50361.2 $160July 22-26 50361.3 $160July 29-Aug. 2 50361.4 $160Limited to 14 studentsNeedham Community Education | 1330 Highland Avenue | Needham MA 02492 | 781-455-0400 x23513

SUMMER EXPLORATIONS 2013KIDS CAN COOK!NEW!Grades 4-6Instructors: Cathy Herndon, Newman Grade 1 Teacher;and Jennifer Murray, Newman LibrarianWe will create several delicious recipes each of ourmornings together. The recipes will revolve around adifferent daily theme, such as Salad Day, Fair Food andhow combining different foods together makes somethingcompletely different. You will gain important kitchen skillslike measuring, mixing, chopping, and reading a recipe.We will sit down to sample our creations at the end ofeach class. On Friday, you will go home with your ownapron, recipe book, and hopefully lots of new ideas, skills Children will be eating and working withfood products during this course. Please alert us to anyfood allergies on your registration form.July 8-12 50363.1 $195July 15-19 50363.2 $195July 22-26 50363.3 $195July 29-Aug. 2 50363.4 $195Limited to 15 studentsKIDS CROSS-TRAININGNEW!Grades 5-7Instructors: Joanna Murphy, High Rock Math Teacher; andHana Bernstein, High Rock Special Ed LiaisonHave you ever want to try some of the exercises used onthe opportunity to explore the many aspects of living ahealthy lifestyle. Whether you are an athlete or not, thisclass will challenge you in new and exciting ways. We willcombine stretching, agility drills, running, circuit training,and yoga with a look at how nutrition affects your bodyand your mind. This class will be a balance of high andlow energy activities that will be fun and challenging forall. In addition we will make a new healthy snack eachday and compile a recipe book to take home at the end ofthe week. Children will be eating and working withfood products during this course. Please alert us to anyfood allergies on your registration form.July 15-19 50362.2 $175Limited to 14 studentsKNITTING: Beyond the BasicsGrades 4-7Instructor: Heather Murphy, Newman Counselorskills! You will learn how to read and follow patterns fora variety of projects, determine the appropriate yarn toyour own mistakes within your piece. Instruction willalso include exposure to several new stitches to use onfuture projects. Bring your creativity – the possibilities areendless!July 15-19 50317.2 $180Limited to 10 studentsKNITTING FOR BEGINNERSGrades 4-7Instructor: Heather Murphy, Newman Counselorchance! During the week, you will learn all of the basicsprojects. You will select a project to work on throughoutthe week. Possible projects may include hats, scarves,small blankets, potholders and dishcloths. Select aproject that suits your interest or style, and choose froma variety of yarns to suit your taste. Small activities willalso be included throughout the week to expose you to avariety of stitches to increase your repertoire.July 8-12 50214.1 $180Limited to 10 studentsLEGO MANIA!Grades 1-4Instructor: Victoria Neale, High Rock TACome and have fun designing and building Legocreations. Tackle different projects based on a theme –animals, buildings, transport etc. or come up with yourown Lego masterpieces.July 22-26 50248.3 $160July 29-Aug. 2 50248.4 $160Limited to 10 studentsLEGO: Motorized MachinesNEW!Grades 3-514Needham Community Education | 1330 Highland Avenue | Needham MA 02492 | 781-455-0400 x235

SUMMER EXPLORATIONS 2013Instructor: Molly Kerrigan, Early Childhood EducatorUsing LEGO ® Technic elements and power functions youwill build and investigate a variety of motorized machinesand gearing mechanisms. Have fun building a varietyuse LEGOS to explore the principles of simple machines,mechanisms, and structures; experiment with balancedand unbalanced forces and friction; investigate distance,time, speed, and weight; and much more!July 8-12 50364.1 $190July 15-19 50364.2 $190Limited to 8 studentsLET’S CREATEGrades 2-4Instructor: Gina McClellan, NCE Art InstructorJoin us for a week of art projects that will challenge andengage your creative side, using a variety of media: markers,watercolors, colored pencils, cut paper, tempera paints andoil pastels. We will learn about famous artists as well, andJuly 22-26 50281.3 $165Limited to 10 studentsLET’S PUT ON A PLAYNEW!Grades 3-5Instructor: Kristen Mazzocchi, Mitchell School GuestDrama TeacherSpend a week learning acting and performance techniques.We will rehearse a scripted play (everyone gets a part) andperform it for friends and family on the last day of camp. Eachday will offer new theatre games (including improvisation) anda chance to have fun while honing your skills.July 8-12 50365.1 $170Limited to 15 studentsMAKE YOUR OWN DREAM HOUSEGrades 3-5Instructor: Jennifer Person, Newman Guidance CounselorDesign your miniature dream home on paper from scratchand then create it using art supplies, household items,be covered with yarn, cloth or felt rugs. Or you mayYou may paint or wallpaper the rooms. Make chairs,shades. Have you ever made a bed from a Clementinescraps, cardboard, wood beads, old jewelry, lace, doilies,paint, glue and too many other items to list! You may addeven add a swing set or a pool!July 29-Aug. 2 50282.4 $190Limited to 10 studentsMARTIAL ARTS AND MOREGrades 1-4 (AM at Hillside)Grades 4-6 (PM at High Rock)Instructor and Meditation ExpertIn this program, you will learn a variety of Tae Kwon-Dotechniques designed to build strength, coordination andself-esteem in a fun, non-competitive environment. Therules of martial arts: respect, responsibility and self-controlwill be emphasized. You will learn a range of techniquesfrom basic punches and kicks to more complex moves.You will be excited to see how quickly you will learn andare encouraged to join, whether you are a beginner orhave experience with the sport.You are encouraged to sign up for more than one session,as each week will be geared towards both beginners andcontinuing students seeking more challenge.You will also be introduced to a variety of relaxationtechniques - after a good work out, it is important tocalm the mind and the body. The techniques includeguided imagination journeys, playful yoga moves, movingmeditation, and breath work. These are lifelong tools thatcan be easily incorporated into your life and used duringtimes of stress.In addition, we will learn about the different cultures whereTae Kwon-Do and meditation originated and even create arelevant craft project as time allows.Grades 1-4July 8-12 50283.1 $185July 15-19 50283.21 $185July 22-26 50283.3 $185July 29-Aug. 2 50283.4 $185Needham Community Education | 1330 Highland Avenue | Needham MA 02492 | 781-455-0400 x23515

SUMMER EXPLORATIONS 2013Grades 4-6July 15-19 50283.22 $185Limited to 12 studentsMATH CHALLENGEGrades 6-9Instructor: Jonathan Glover, High Rock Math TeacherMath Challenge gives you the opportunity to challengeyourself with math. Through fun activities, like creatingand breaking secret codes, logic puzzles, small groupproblem solving, and interactive math games, you caninteract with peers around math. You will see the waysmath concepts can be applied to everyday situations andhow you will use math in your future.July 8-12 50284.1 $170July 15-19 50284.2 $170Limited to 15 studentsMATH FUN AND GAMESGrades 1-3Instructor: Peter Beauregard, Pepperell Grade 1 TeacherKeep your math skills fresh, and have fun with math. Wewill play math-based games and use manipulatives, andtechnology to practice and strengthen our math skills.We will also explore the ways that math is used in sports.Time will also be spent creating our own math games andplaying them with our classmates.July 22-26 50341.3 $165July 29-Aug. 2 50341.4 $165Limited to 12 studentsMATINEE CLUB: Sci-Fi and MonsterMoviesGrades 5-9Instructor: Jonathan Glover, High Rock Math Teacherthe tricks used to create the special effects, discuss whatmakes these movies as popular today as they were intheir day, and much more...! Air-popped popcorn will be served inthis class. Please alert us to any food allergies on yourregistration form.July 29-Aug. 2 50287.4 $160Limited to 15 studentsMATINEE CLUB: WWII Movies andSpaghetti WesternsGrades 7-9Instructor: Jonathan Glover, High Rock Math Teacherstudying classic WWII movies and spaghetti westerns.genres, and we will discuss the myths vs. the reality of the“wild west.” Air-popped popcorn will be served inthis class. Please alert us to any food allergies on yourregistration form.July 8-12 50286.1 $160Limited to 15 studentsMOVING WITH PURPOSEGrades 1-2Instructor: Ryan Martin, Mitchell PE and Health TeacherMoving with Purpose is a class comprised of ageappropriate activities and games that will increaseWhile there will be an emphasis on the physical,activities will also develop cognitive and social skills toenable your child to have success inside and outside ofthe classroom.July 29-Aug. 2 50321.4 $155Limited to 20 studentsMUSICAL ADVENTURE (Two WeekClass)BROADWAY IS CALLING!Grades 1-4Instructor: Laura Micheli, Music TherapistCome join us for a special performance of the classicfairy tale “Goldilocks and the Three Bears,” withsinging, acting, and instrument play. You will learn allof the instrument parts and song lyrics and developessential social skills while working with classmates16Needham Community Education | 1330 Highland Avenue | Needham MA 02492 | 781-455-0400 x235

SUMMER EXPLORATIONS 2013performance for family and friends will be held onFriday, August 2. This creative and fun class offers anopportunity for students of all abilities and interests, socome join in the fun.July 22-Aug. 2 50300.34 $380Limited to 10 studentsOPERATION BROADWAYGrades 6-9Instructor: Mike Ciccolella, Pollard Social Studies Teacherseasoned veteran of the stage or just love singing anddancing and watching those old Broadway classics,this is the perfect class for you. Pollard Social StudiesTeacher and Needham Musical Director Mike Ciccolellawill lead you through improv games, reciting monologues,rehearsing and writing scenes, and learning the musicand choreography from some Broadway favorites. We willgain inspiration by watching some classic scenes frommusicals of the past. You will also have opportunities toperform on your own or in small groups to gain comfort onstage and develop your acting skills.July 22-26 50323.3 $170Limited to 18 studentsORIGAMI FOR BEGINNERSNEW!Grades 3-5Instructor: Christine Joseph, Newman Preschool SpecialEd TeacherHave you ever wondered what children did for fun 400creations, practicing the cool art of origami! Using only onecreative, interesting and historic art form. Once you knowhow, you can teach your family and friends!July 22-26 50367.3 $180Limited to 12 studentsPAPER CRAFTINGNEW!Grades 3-5Instructors: Cathy Herndon, Newman Grade 1 Teacher;and Jennifer Murray, Newman LibrarianLearn a different paper craft each day, such as origami,cardboard tube construction, bookmark day, tissuepaper designs, castle building. You will have theopportunity to create or build several projects eachafternoon, with plenty of options to spark your creativity.Roll up your sleeves and come express your creativeside!July 29-Aug. 2 50368.4 $185Limited to 15 studentsPOTTERY I (Two Week Class)Grades 4-6Instructor: Ramune Jauniskis, Community Education ArtInstructorWe will spend two weeks creating functional andbuilding techniques, and we will spend the second weekJuly 15-26 50223.23 $350Limited to 10 studentsPOTTERY II (Two Week Class)NEW!Grades 7-9Instructor: Ramune Jauniskis, Community Education ArtInstructorFine-tune your hand building skills while creatinginspiring creative projects. We will be reviewing andusing slab, coiling and pinching techniques. You willtechniques as well as free time to work on your ownweek will concentrate on building the projects, and thework.July 8-19 50382.12 $350July 22-Aug. 2 50382.34 $350Limited to 10 studentsNeedham Community Education | 1330 Highland Avenue | Needham MA 02492 | 781-455-0400 x23517

SUMMER EXPLORATIONS 2013RELIEF BLOCK PRINTMAKINGNEW!Grades 5-9Instructor: Anne Nydam, Author and IllustratorIn this introduction to relief printmaking techniques, youwill try a number of different ways to create prints. We willmake relief blocks designed with poured glue, print fromfound objects such as leaves, create collograph printingplates from all sorts of textured materials, and do severaldifferent projects carving and printing rubber blocks(including name tags or bookplates, animal portraits,repeating patterns, and artists’ choice designs).You will be introduced to some of the issues involvedin printmaking, such as positive and negative space,designing with no mid-tones, safety when carving,and different uses of multiples. Each day will involveexplanation of new techniques, plus time to work oncreating the different blocks, as well as printing, andeventually signing and mounting work for display. OnFridays, parents will be invited to attend an exhibit ofeveryone’s artwork.July 8-12 50369.1 $190July 29-Aug. 2 50369.4 $190Limited to 12 studentsSCIENCE OF SMALL THINGSNEW!Grades 4-6Instructors: Judy Campbell, Nature Educator and FormerScience Center Specialist; Laura Katz, Hillside ELC TAand Former Science Center SpecialistTiny, hidden wonders are right under your nose! Comelearn to use microscopes and a variety of other tools toclosely examine and learn about such things as spiders’silk, insect wings, mushrooms, small fossils, bones,barbs on feathers, microscopic water creatures, algalcells…the list goes on! We’ll carefully, sketch and recordthat arise from our observations, and create someprojects. Weather permitting, we will sometimes workoutdoors.July 22-26 50370.3 $180Limited to 15 studentsSCIENCE OF SPORTS MATERIALSNEW!Grades 6-9Instructor: Nicole Piatelli, Pollard Science and Math TeacherThrough inquiry based activities, you will learn about theattributes and advantages of sports materials. We willdo a number of fun activities in preparation for a DesignChallenge—creating your own unique mini golf ball totravel successfully through various obstacle courses.July 29-Aug. 2 50371.4 $175Limited to 18 studentsSENSATIONAL SCIENTISTSGrades 1-3Instructors: Whitney Clarcq, Needham Public Schools ELLSpecialist; and Kathy Lesanto, Hillside Special Ed LiaisonLet your inner scientist come out! Experience a differentkind of science every day with fun experiments, anddiscoveries. Use a variety of materials to create andcomplete “take home” science exhibits. Children will be coming in contact with andeating food products during this course. Please alert us toany food allergies on your registration form.July 8-12 50327.1 $165July 15-19 50327.2 $165July 22-26 50327.3 $165Limited to 16 studentsSEW MUCH FUNGrades 3-5Instructor: Ramune Jauniskis, Community Education ArtInstructorWorking on hand and supervised machine-sewn projects,students will learn sewing basics. Kids can choose froma number of projects to work on.July 8-12 50100.1 $185July 29-Aug. 2 50100.4 $185Limited to 10 studentsSPEECH AND DEBATENEW!Grades 7-9Instructors: Paul Wexler, NHS Social Studies Teacherand Speech and Debate Team Coach; and Nicole Dalton,Assistant Speech and Debate Coach18Needham Community Education | 1330 Highland Avenue | Needham MA 02492 | 781-455-0400 x235

SUMMER EXPLORATIONS 2013The arts of speech and debate provide valuable tools forarguing positions and public speaking. During the week,we will explore the critical thinking and analytical skillsinvolved with creating debate arguments. We will alsolearn basic public speaking skills, putting them to usethrough a variety of fun activities.July 29-Aug. 2 50374.4 $170Limited to 15 studentsSPORTS, SKILLS ANDCHALLENGESGrades 5-9Instructors: Paula Kelley, Pollard Wellness Instructor; andJennifer Schultz, PE Instructor in Brooklinesports you already play and those you might like to try,Frisbee golf and more! Aside from playing games, we willdo some fun drills that will add to your repertoire of athleticskills. Lots of experience...NOT necessary! All games willbe adjusted to various abilities and experience levels.July 22-26 50297.3 $160Limited to 20 studentsSPORTS OF ALL SORTSWeek of 7/8: Grades 3-5Week of 7/29 (AM): Grades 3-5Week of 7/29 (PM): Grades 3-6Instructor: Catherine Cournoyer, Hillside ELC TAIn Sports of All Sorts, you will have a lot of say in what wedo—each day selecting from a list of sports and gameoptions, or making your own recommendations. Choicesball, to games from PE class, like matt ball and dodgeball. We will play 2-3 different games each dayGrades 3-5July 8-12 50372.1 $155Grades 3-6July 29-Aug. 2 50372.42 $155Grades 3-5July 29-Aug. 2 50372.41 $155Limited to 12 studentsSTREET HOCKEYGrades 5-9Instructor: Mark Yetman, Pollard Guidance Counselor;and Peter Alexopoulos, Pollard Instructional TechnologySpecialistCome join Mr. Yetman and Mr. Alexopoulos for somegood old hockey time. This popular sports activity willtest your endurance, hand/eye coordination, strength andcooperation. You will learn the positions of hockey and theimportance of teamwork and sportsmanship.July 8-12 50298.1 $155Limited to 20 studentsSUMMER EXPLORATIONS BANDGrades 5-6 (Mornings)Grades 7-8 (Afternoons)Instructor: Paul Geresy, Needham Public SchoolsPercussion Private Lesson Teacher and NHS MarchingBand Assistant DirectorThe Summer Band Program is an excellent opportunityfor you to continue playing your instrument and to have apositive musical experience during the summer months.Each session will form a concert band that will learn andperform fun and challenging music from a wide variedrepertoire. Other musical opportunities such as smallchamber music and jazz ensembles will also be offered.All sessions will culminate in a concert open to thegeneral public that will take place each Friday.Grades 5-6July 22-26 50330.31 $155Grades 7-8July 22-26 50330.32 $155Limited to 20 studentsSUMMER STRINGSGrades 5-9 (minimum of two year’s experience withinstrument required)Instructor: Whitney Tandon, Former Pollard StringsTeacher and Current Wayland Public Schools StringsTeacherSummer Strings will be a week of chamber music, musicactivities, and FUN! Students will be divided into smallgroups to prepare music for a concert at the end of theNeedham Community Education | 1330 Highland Avenue | Needham MA 02492 | 781-455-0400 x23519

SUMMER EXPLORATIONS 2013week. In addition, we’ll play some rhythm games, workon a large ensemble piece, and have a great time makingmusic together!July 29-Aug. 2 50236.4 $160Limited to 20 studentsTEAM SPORTSNEW!Grades 7-9Instructor: Mike Ciccolella, Pollard Social Studies TeacherWe all have a favorite team sport, but that doesn’t meanwe can’t enjoy other sports as well! Plus, who wants tosummer experience will allow you to play a variety ofsports that require working and playing with teammates.Team sports give us all an opportunity to have fun withfriends in a safe and exciting atmosphere. Join PollardMiddle School teacher and soccer coach Mike Ciccolellato play a mix of football, hockey, soccer, basketball,ultimate Frisbee, and more!July 29-Aug. 2 50373.4 $155Limited to 18 studentsTECHNOLOGY TIMELEARN HOW TO CREATE MULTI-MEDIAPRESENTATIONS!Grades 3-5Instructor: Catherine Cournoyer, Hillside ELC TAIn Technology Time, you will have the opportunity tobecome familiar with various computer programs thatday, you will get a brief photography lesson and will takesome photographs, inside and outside to use in projectsthroughout the week. Our main project will be developinga Keynote presentation to share with the class at the endof the week. In creating your Keynote presentation, you wewill also learn how to use many other programs such asGarageBand, Photo Booth, Itunes, and Kidsperation (asmany as time allows). We will provide 2 digital camerasto be shared with the students, but if you have your owncamera, we encourage you to bring it with you, along withthe USB cord that connects it to the computer. Also, yousave your project and keep it after our week is over. Hopeto see you in Technology Time!July 22-26 50251.31 $155Limited to 10 studentsJuly 22-26 50251.32 $155Limited to 10 studentsTWO-MINUTE SKITSNEW!Grades 4-6Instructors: Whitney Clarcq, Needham Public Schools ELLSpecialist; and Kathy Lesanto, Hillside Special Ed Liaisonout when you team up with other classmates to performhilarious two minute-skits! We will show off our talents in aperformance for a parents on FridayJuly 8-12 50376.1 $180July 22-26 50376.3 $180Limited to 15 studentsUNSPORTS AND GAMESFUN NON-COMPETITIVE ACTIVITIES!Grades 1-3Instructor: Nancy Goldstein, Mitchelll Guidance CounselorIn this class, we will focus on learning and playing noncompetitive,cooperative sports and games. We will alsoexplore ways to improve our sportsmanship, social skills,game where we will greet everyone and have a chance toshare about ourselves. We will then move outside to learnand play fun and active games that focus on cooperationrather than winning or loosing. At the end of the week,you will bring home an award for yourself describing whatskills you excelled at over the week.July 8-12 50256.1 $165Limited to 10 studentsWICKED FUN SPORTSGrades 6-8Instructors:Weeks of 7/8 and 7/15: Nicole Piatelli, Pollard Scienceand Math Teacher; and Erica Wright, Pollard Math TeacherWeek of 7/22: Jonathan Glover and Joanna Murphy,High Rock Math TeachersWeek of 7/29: Jonathan Glover, High Rock MathTeacher; and Dina Spiropoulos, High Rock Special EdTeacherGet into the “lesser known” sports! Kickball, dodge ball,20Needham Community Education | 1330 Highland Avenue | Needham MA 02492 | 781-455-0400 x235

SUMMER EXPLORATIONS 2013emphasis on teamwork, sportsman-like conduct, fairplay, encouragement, and fun. Practice your skills ongames that you can play all summer long! Alternativeactivities will be done if it rains (or if it gets too hot!).July 8-12 50059.1 $160July 15-19 50059.2 $160July 22-26 50059.3 $160July 29-Aug. 2 50059.4 $160Limited to 30 students Children may be coming in contact withfood products during this course. Please alert us to anyfood allergies on your registration form.July 29-Aug. 2 50378.4 $175Limited to 16 studentsWIRE SCULPTUREGrades 5-7Instructor: John Walek, Mitchell and Hillside Visual ArtsTeacherIn this class, students will work with wire to createfree-standing and decorative wall sculptures. A varietyof tools and techniques will be used to create spirals,hooks and shapes. Projects may be inspired from nature,entirely abstract, or anything in between.July 15-19 50377.21 $200July 22-26 50377.31 $200July 15-19 50377.22 $200July 22-26 50377.32 $200Limited to 8 studentsWOW SCIENCENEW!Grades 3-5Instructors: Christine Shelley, Hillside ELC TA; and ElaineMcKenna, Hillside 3rd Grade Teacherever seen a perfectly great loaf of bread and a fewmore in WOW Science! In this science class, we willdo many different experiments each day that explorethe human body, life science, earth science, and spacescience. We will keep a journal where we will learn topredict what will happen in an experiment and thendraw our favorite experiment of the day. Over the weekeach student will brainstorm about an experiment theywant to share with the group. On the last day, we willconclude with a mini science fair where we can allshare our own experiments!Needham Community Education | 1330 Highland Avenue | Needham MA 02492 | 781-455-0400 x23521

OTHER NCE PROGRAMSSUMMER EXPLORATIONS 2013SKILLS & THRILLS PROGRAMThe Skills & Thrills program is a fee-based summer readingprogram geared for students entering grades 1, 2 and 3 whocurrently receive reading support in school. The small groupclasses will meet Monday through Friday at the HillsideElementary School, from 8:45-11:45am, July 8-August 2.maintain school-year gains, provide a positive schoolexperience, and engage students in fun learning activitieswhile boosting reading skills. The Reading Specialists ateach of the elementary schools distribute the Skills & Thrillsbrochures to eligible students after the February break. Thecost of the program is $600. The registration deadline isMay 1. For more information, please contact Mary GraceSummergrad, at 781-455-0400 x223 or email: mary_grace_summergrad@needham.k12.ma.usFLYING ROCKETS VOLLEYBALLCAMPGrades 6-12Instructors: Pete Arsenault, NHS Girl’s Volleyball Coachand David Powell, NHS Boy’s Volleyball CoachFlying Rockets Volleyball Camp will provide players withthe fundamental skills of the sport. Coaches will provideexpert instruction in the latest techniques of serving,passing, setting, hitting, blocking and defense. We willfocus on individual skills to make each camper a bettervolleyball player! We also will pay special attention toteam offense and defense and will lead team-buildingactivities. We want to give a chance to every student toexperience what it means to be a part of a team and to bea great volleyball player. All skill levels are welcome.Camp will incorporate:- Individual Skill Development- Games and Scrimmages-Individual and team awardsJune 27-28 50268.1 $100July 1-2 50268.2 $100June 27-July 2 50268.12 $200Limited to 60 studentsNHS SUMMER COMMUNITYSERVICE PROGRAMTAKING ACTION BEYOND NEEDHAMEntering grades 10-12Instructors: NPS Staff MembersNCE will once again offer its popular summer volunteerprogram for NHS students. Currently in the developmentphase, the program will send teams of students and afaculty leader to participate in week long volunteer activitiesin communities outside of Needham. The program will beoffered the weeks of 7/8, 7/15 and 7/22 and 7/29, 6-hoursa day; and you will be able to select between 2-3 volunteerplacement options each week. Make a difference byorganizations, and earn one community classroom credit inthe process.The faculty leader will escort the team members by publictransportation to the volunteer site. They will also educateyou on the mission of the organization and the cause itaddresses. A fee will be charged to cover the cost of thefaculty member. Participants will be responsible for the costof public transportation.Be looking for an email from NCE in late March with detailsand a registration form. Information will also be included inthe News from the Hill.NHS SUMMER ENRICHMENTPROGRAMNEW!!DEVELOP AN INTEREST, LEARN NEW SKILLS, ANDSOCIALIZE WITH FRIENDSEntering grades 10-12Instructors: NPS Staff Members and Other EducatorsNCE is delighted to be piloting a series of week longsummer enrichment classes for high school students.Currently in the development phase, the program willinclude workshops in poetry, creative writing, theater,outdoor exploration and wilderness therapy, andexpressive art. Classes will meet at NHS. The programwill be offered the weeks of 7/8, 7/15 and 7/22 and 7/29,for half a day in the morning (9-noon) or full day (9-3).Learn new skills and develop new interests whileconnecting with your high school peers.Be looking for an email from NCE in late March withdetails and a registration form. Information will also beincluded in the News from the Hill.22Needham Community Education | 1330 Highland Avenue | Needham MA 02492 | 781-455-0400 x235

SUMMER EXPLORATIONS 2013SAT PREP CLASSESNeedham Community Education will again offer summersessions of the SAT Prep classes developed by NHSteacher Dan Hudder. Mr. Hudder and his colleaguesare experienced with SAT Prep and are known for theirengaging, dynamic, and effective classes. Three SATprep classes will be offered for the summer of 2013 inprep for the October SAT exam: a Tuesday/Thursdayevening class in July; a Wednesday morning class in Julyand August; and a Tuesday/Thursday evening class inAugust. More detailed information on these classes willbe available by late March, posted to the district websitewww.needham.k12.ma.us under Community Ed and HighSchool. For more information, please contact Mary GraceSummergrad, at 781-455-0400 x223 or email: mary_grace_summergrad@needham.k12.ma.usinformation, please contact Mary Grace Summergrad, at781-455-0400 x223 or email: mary_grace_summergrad@needham.k12.ma.us or David Neves at 781-455-0800x2440 or email: david_neves@needham.k12.ma.usJune 27 and July 2-23 (Tuesdays and Thursdays)59006 $15Concert: Thursday, July 25, 7 pm, at the outdoor Gazebo,Memorial Park (rain location is the Needham High SchoolAuditorium)COLLEGE TOURSThe College Tours class will again be offered forthe summer of 2013 on Tuesday, Wednesday, andThursday, July 9-11. Students visit a range of collegesand universities over the three days, accompanied byNeedham High School guidance staff. The tours andstudents learn the differences between schools and whatqualities appeal to them most. More detailed informationon the College Tours class will be available by lateMarch, posted to the district website www.needham.k12.ma.us under Community Ed and High School. For moreinformation, please contact Mary Grace Summergrad, at781-455-0400 x223 or email: mary_grace_summergrad@needham.k12.ma.usCOMMUNITY CONCERT BANDDavid Neves, ConductorDirected by Dr. David Neves, Director of Fine andPerforming Arts, the Needham Community Concert Bandrehearses on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the summerand performs as part of the Arts in the Parks series atMemorial Park gazebo. You can join other communitymusicians, from semi-professional to college and highschool students, to play marches, classics, and popularfavorites. The rehearsals are Tuesdays/Thursdays, 7 to8:30pm, on June 27, July 2, 9, 11, 16, 18, and 23 in thePollard Middle School Chorus Room, 200 Harris Avenue.The Concert will be Thursday, July 25 at 7pm.Registration is through the Needham Communityonline at www.needham.k12.ma.us under CommunityEducation and Adult Ed in late March. For furtherNeedham Community Education | 1330 Highland Avenue | Needham MA 02492 | 781-455-0400 x23523

PLEASE RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE! SUMMER EXPLORATIONS 2013REGISTRATION INFORMATION Registrations received prior to 8 am on March 18 will not beearly to avoid disappointment. Tuition is due with registration. Needham Community Education accepts cash, checks or credit card (Master Card, Visaor Discover). in order to facilitate any changes to the original registration.may take a few days. Withdrawals (minus a $30 registration fee) will be accepted until May 15, 2013. After March 25, changes will beaccommodated when possible. As stated on the registration form, registration and payment may be faxed or mailed to the Community Educationyour child’s school. If the minimum number of students required for a class is not met, the class will be cancelled. Parents of all registrantsclass of their choice. Tuition will be refunded if the class is cancelled by NCE. to students receiving free or reduced lunch. Please call the Needham Summer Explorations programs are open to all students. If there are please list them on the registration form. Please note that the Summer Explorations staff has TheSummer Explorations nurse consultant will follow up with all parents who have indicated medical concerns on this formto coordinate medical arrangements. GENERAL INFORMATION Students are encouraged to bring a nut-free snack and a beverage. Full-day students may sign up for the lunch includedwith full-day registration, (use the form included in this catalog). If they prefer, they may bring their own nut-free lunch. There is no transportation provided by NCE to or from Summer Explorations programs or between the Hillside andHigh Rock program sites. Please note that Summer Explorations has a Nurse Consultant available who will follow up with all parents who haveindicated allergy or medical concerns on their child’s registration form. DROP OFF: There will be no adult supervision until 15 minutes prior to the start of class. At each Summer Explorationslocation, students will gather in a designated waiting area. The On-Site Coordinator will supervise the children until theinstructors arrive to take attendance and to escort the students to their classrooms. PROMPT PICK-UP: For safety reasons, students must be picked up promptly at dismissal time. If you are delayed,there is a 5-minute grace period before late charges begin. Delays beyond 5 minutes will result in a charge of $1.70/each additional 5-minute period that the On-Site Coordinator remains with your child. Needham Community Educationwill bill you for the charges. All school policies outlined in the school Student Handbook apply to the NCE Summer Explorations program.Amy Goldman, Summer Explorations Program Director781-455-0400 x 235e-mail: Amy_Goldman@needham.k12.ma.us24Needham Community Education | 1330 Highland Avenue | Needham MA 02492 | 781-455-0400 x235

Summer Explorations Lunch Order Form ANDPlease check your child’s preference and return to Needham Community Education no later than the Monday prior to theweek your child will be attending Summer Explorations.All lunches include fresh fruit of the day, snack of the day and a water bottle.Child’s name: _________________________________________________________________________________________Weeks (please circle all that apply): 7/8-12 7/15-19 7/22-26 7/29-8/2 My child will bring their lunch from home My child will bring lunch from home, but would like the complimentary drink, snack and fruit I would like to order the following complimentary lunches for my child: Roast beef sandwichServed on fresh whole wheat bread with crisp iceberg lettuce-or- Sliced turkey breast sandwichServed on fresh whole wheat bread with crisp iceberg lettuce Sliced turkey breast sandwichServed on fresh whole wheat bread with crisp iceberg lettuce-or- Shaved honey ham and Swiss cheeseServed on fresh whole wheat bread with crisp iceberg lettuce Shaved honey ham and Swiss cheeseServed on fresh whole wheat bread with crisp iceberg lettuce-or- Sliced turkey breast sandwichServed on fresh whole wheat bread with crisp iceberg lettuce Chicken Caesar roll-up-or- Sliced turkey breast sandwichServed on fresh whole wheat bread with crisp iceberg lettuceServed on fresh whole wheat bread with crisp iceberg lettuce-or- Sliced turkey breast sandwichServed on fresh whole wheat bread with crisp iceberg lettuce

NCE: Summer Explorations Registration Formupdated list of full and cancelled classes: www.Needham.k12.ma.us, click on “Community Ed.”FIRST NAME_______________________________________ LAST NAME__________________________________________NICKNAME________________________ SCHOOL ______________________________ GRADE IN SEPT.________________ADDRESS__________________________________________________________ ZIP CODE___________________________HOME PHONE______________________________________________________EMAIL_________________________________________________________ (If different than email address in PowerSchool.)PARENT NAME_____________________________ WORK#________________________ CELL#_______________________PARENT NAME_____________________________ WORK#________________________ CELL#_______________________EMERG. CONTACT _____________________________________________________________________EMERG. CONTACT PHONE #______________________________________________ CELL#__________________________How will your child get home after class? Walk __ Pick-up by (authorized adults): __________________________________________ Week(please circle)Fee Or "” toTOTALSPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS: Please note that no nurse is on duty, and NCE staff members do not have access to nurse records,medications (including EpiPens and inhalers), or IEPs.My child has life-threatening allergies and will require an EpiPen: YES / NOIf YES, please initial here to indicate your understanding that youmust deliver an EpiPen and a copy of your child’s Allergy ActionPlan to the NCE On-Site Coordinator on the 1st day of the program,and that if these items are not provided, NCE staff will call 911 in theevent of an apparent allergic reaction. _______List your child’s allergies here:Behavioral issues:My child will bring an inhaler: YES / NOIf YES, parent must initial here that the child will carry his/her inhaler,the child has permission to self-administer the inhaler, and that youhave provided the school nurse with a copy of the medical order forOther medical issuesEmotional issues:I/We, the parents/guardians of_______________________ a minor, hereby consent to his/her participation in the Needham Community EducationProgram, the taking of photos of my/our child and/or promotion of the program, and to his/her use of the Needham Public Schools facilities andequipment. I/We further agree to release and hold harmless the Town of Needham, Needham Public Schools and their employees, agentsand assigns from any and all liability or expenses arising out of any incident involving, or any account of any injury to the above named minor inconnection with such program. I/We further consent to emergency treatment by a physician in the event of injury to, or illness of our child during his/her participation in this program. I/We accept full responsibility for all costs for any such emergency treatment. I/We agree to abide by NCE policies.Parent/Guardian Signature (required)_____________________________________________Date_____________TO REGISTER (DO NOT DELIVER VIA YOUR CHILD’S SCHOOL):1) RECOMMENDED: PAY by CHARGE or CHECK in PERSON at2) RECOMMENDED: PAY by CHARGE by FAX (781-455-0417)3) PAY by CHARGE or CHECK by MAIL:NCE 1330 Highland Ave., Needham, MA 02492TallyBatchOFFICE USE ONLYCheckMake checks payable to “Needham Community Education”_______________________________________________________________________________________________________CHARGE TO: MC, VISA, or DISCOVERCARD # _______________/_______________/_________________/_________________EXP DATE_______/_________