Weston Recreation Spring & Summer 2020 Brochure - SUMMER CAMP Registration begins Tuesday, March 10 - Town of Weston
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Weston
Recreation
Spring & Summer 2020 Brochure
PROGRAM Registration
begins Wednesday March
11 at 7pm online
SUMMER CAMP
Registration begins
Tuesday, March 10
at 7pm online
register online at www.weston.org
Spring/Summer REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Residents:
Wednesday March 11 7:00pm online
Thursday March 12 8:30am in person
N on-Resi de nts
Wednesday March 18 7:00pm online
Thursday March 19 8:30am in person
Y ou may register online at www.weston.org or in-person at the Recreation Office. If you chose to register online,
we HIGHLY recommend that you sign on to our online system a few days prior to registration to make sure
you’re prepared when online registration begins. In the past, many of our programs filled within a few minutes.
For new users who have never participated in a W eston Recreation Department program, click on “Need an Ac-
count”. Complete the required information and submit. You will receive a confirmation email when your account has
been imported into our system. Please note: this may take up to two business days.
Previous participants without an online account: Log onto the Town website at www.weston.org, then click on
>Online Services>Register for Recreation Programs>Online Registration Site. Enter your home phone number
(without spaces, dashes, etc.) in both the username and password fields. Once you have done this, the next screen
will ask for your household information and you may change your username and password here. After you complete
this process you may register online for Recreation programs and purchase badges/memberships.
Returning Users with an Online Account: Follow the process outlined directly above and enter your previously
chosen username and password in the appropriate fields. You will then be able to register for programs and purchase
badges/memberships.
Weston Recreation will be open until 8:30pm on Wednesday, March 11. Should you need assis-
tance please give us a call.
Frequently Requested Phone Numbers & Email Addresses
Girl Scouts www.gsema.org
Boy Scouts www.mayflowerbsa.org
Cub Scouts www.westoncubscouts157.org
Council on Aging 781-786-6280 www.weston.org
Land’s Sake Farm 781-893-1162 www,landssake.org
WCCA Angela Rostami, Pres, wccacontact@gmail.com, www.wccakids.org
Wayland-Weston Crew Mike Baker,www.wwcrew.org
Weston Baseball League www.westonbaseball.com
Weston Drama Workshop westondramaworkshop.info@gmail.com
Weston Public Library 781-786-6150 www.westonlibrary.org
Weston Public Schools 781-786-5200 www.westonschools.org
Weston Soccer League 781-894-7030 www.westonsoccer.org, suespencer@westonsoccer.org
Weston Town Hall 781-786-5000 www.weston.org
Weston Youth Basketball 781-899-6920 www,westonyouthbasketball.com
Weston Youth Football www.wwyouthfootball.com
Weston Youth Lacrosse www.westonyouthlacrosse.com
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Table of Contents
Refund Policies
Registration Information page 2
Program Withdrawals & Transfers:
General Information & Policies page 3
Summer Camps pages 4-6 Program Withdrawals: Participants will receive a refund
less a $25 administrative fee for each withdrawal once a
Preschool Programs pages 6-9
program registration has been made. The Recreation
Youth Programs pages 10-19
office must be notified during regular business hours at
Youth Workshops pages 20-22 least five (5) business days prior to the first day of the
Health & Safety page 22 spring or summer sessions to be eligible for a refund.
Adult Programs pages 23-26 Spring deadline for refunds: Mar 23, 2020
Swim Lessons & Aquatics pages 27 Summer deadline for refunds: Jun 29, 2020
Summer programming starts on page 28 Program Transfers: Participants may transfer to a different
Badge Application page 35 program up to five (5) business days prior to the beginning
of the spring/summer session pending space availability. A
$25 administrative fee will be charged along with any cost
difference between the classes.
Summer Camp Refund Policies are on page 5 of this
brochure.
Cancelled Programs: Full refunds will be issued if Weston
Weston Recreation Recreation cancels a program.
Commission If you paid by credit card, that credit card will be refunded.
If you paid by check or cash, you will be mailed a refund
Melissa Crocker Marcy Dorna check in 2—3 weeks by the Town of Weston. If you have
Julie Johnstone Trevor W. MacDonald an outstanding balance, the refund will automatically be
Elly Draper Pendergast Eric Rosenthal, Chair applied to that balance.
Xinsheng Zhu
Attending Programs
Recreation Department Staff You must register prior to attending a program, unless other-
wise stated in the program description. Only the person reg-
Chris Fitzgerald, Director istered for the class may attend. If the original participant is
781-786-6265 fitzgerald.c@westonmass.org no longer attending, you may not substitute another family
member without approval of the Recreation office. All pro-
Sharon Locke, Asst. Director grams meet at the Weston Community Center unless other-
781-786-6266 locke.s@westonmass.org wise noted.
Lauren Smith, Program Coordinator
781-786-6261 smith.l@westonmass.org
E. Douglas Campbell, Maintenance
Badge Information
781-786-6264 campbell.d@westonmass.org
Weston Recreation offers various badges. The All-Inclusive,
R. Chris Stevens, Maintenance Seasonal, Pool, Camp, Non-resident Pool Badge, and Skate
781-786-6267 stevens.c@westonmass.org Club Memberships. For more information, pricing, and privi-
leges associated with each type, please see badge application
Karen Goodale, Office Assistant
on page 35 of this brochure, visit our website, or contact the
781-786-6263 goodale.k@westonmass.org Recreation office.
Beth Schofield, Office Coordinator
781-786-6262 schofield.b2@westonmass.org
3 register online at www.weston.org
SUMMER CAMPS 2020!
Online registration begins Tuesday, March 10 at 7:00pm
Walk-In registration begins Thursday, March 12 at 8:30am
Camp Schedul e
Week 1: June 29 - July 2 (Cancelled July 3) 2020 Summer Camps
Week 2: July 6 - July 10 Weston Recreation Department prides itself on providing
quality summer programs for children of all ages. We offer
Week 3: July 13 - July 17 cost effective programming in conjunction with maintaining
Week 4: July 20 - July 24 a safe, structured environment for playing, learning, and cre-
ating. Our experienced summer staff comes from a wide vari-
Week 5: July 27 - July 31
ety of backgrounds including recreation, education, social
Week 6: August 3 - August 7 work child development, or a related field. The staff consists
of college graduates and college and high school students
Bonus Week: August 10 - August 14
from Weston and surrounding towns. Arts and crafts, cooper-
ative leadership activities, drama, music, swimming, sports,
and much more will be part of each camper’s summer fun!
Registration Information
Camp registration forms will be available at the Recreation
Office starting February 11. Payment in full must be made
at time of registration. All participants in camp must CampDocs
have a Recreation Badge for the season beginning May
2020. You must purchase an All-Inclusive, Memorial Pool, Health forms for your child are now even easier to com-
or Camp Badge. The Seasonal Badge is not valid for the plete! In our continuous efforts to provide the best possible
summer camp requirement. Health records are required for care for our campers, Weston Recreation is once again part-
all camp participants and physicals must be dated within 18 nering with CampDoc.com. CampDoc.com is an electronic
months of camp attendance. (Please see Camp Docs infor- health record system for camps and will help us consolidate
mation on how to complete this requirement online) and integrate camper health information into a centralized
and secure location. Their system will give Weston Recrea-
We will continue to accept camp registrations each week of tion staff instant access to camper health information, a key
camp until it is full. Once a week is full we will begin a component to providing quality care. All required health
waitlist. No payment is required to be waitlisted. As space forms will be completed through CampDoc.com, within 5 -7
becomes available those waitlisted will be contacted. If you days of registering your child(ren), you will receive an email
chose to register your child for camp, forms and payment from CampDoc.com providing you with your account log in
will be necessary at that time. Mastercard, Visa, American information. If you have questions, please email them to
Express cards, checks, and cash are accepted. Lauren Smith at smith.l@westonmass.org.
Summer Camp Cancellation/ Transfer
Refund Policies
To be eligible for a refund of camp fees, the Recreation Of-
fice must be notified of withdrawals/transfers by June 10,
2020. A full refund minus a $50 administrative fee will be
issued for withdrawals up until that date. Transferring weeks
of camp will be charged a $25 fee. No refunds will be issued
after June 10, 2020.
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SUMMER CAMPS 2020!
Camp Sports,Sports,and More Sports
ABC This is a camp for your child if they love sports and sports
related activities. Your child could participate in soccer,
ABC campers will enjoy a fun-filled summer! They will be basketball, flag football, even some wacky non-traditional
placed in age-appropriate groups led by experienced staff. games, and much more. Included every week are daily swim
Counselors will be sensitive to the growth and development lessons and a field trip that will have a sports related theme.
needs of each camper. The camp will encourage making new Recreation badge required
friends, while developing cognitive skills, fine and gross
motor skills, communication skills and developing an aware- Entering Grades 1 - 5 in the fall of 2020
ness of one’s surroundings. Each camp day will consist of
four activity periods. Free swim, sports, arts and crafts, and Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:00pm at Woodland School
camper’s choice, with time reserved for snack. Fee Week 1: $235
Recreation badge required Fee Weeks 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6: $295
Ages 4 -5 as of Jun 29, 2020
Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 12:00pm at Country School
Fee Week 1: $200 Outer Limits
Fee Weeks 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6: $250 Sign up now and don’t miss out on this great opportunity to
hang out with your friends and make new friends while cre-
ating lasting summer memories! Outer Limits offers a wide
variety of activities each week with possible field trip desti-
nations of Six Flags NE, paintball, laser tag, and white water
Extended Day Program for rafting. All field trips are included in the cost of the pro-
Camp gram. More detailed information will be available by mid-
February.
ABC Attendees* Recreation badge required
Please send your ABC camper with a lunch. Sign up for one Entering Grades 5 - 7 in the fall of 2020
or all four days.
Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:00pm at Woodland School
12:00pm—2:30pm
Fee Week 1: $295
Mon, Tue, Wed, or Thu (no extended day on Fridays)
Fee Weeks 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6: $370
Fee: $25 per day
Camp
Adventure
Kwest(Quest)Summer Tour
Join us at Camp Adventure for some fun in the sun (or even
rain!) with various activities that include sports, games, cer- KWEST meets the unique interests and needs of our teens
tified swim lessons, crafts, one field trip per week, and much with a calendar of exciting day trips and activities specifi-
more. Each week will be a different theme and include sci- cally geared to engage this age group. This program consists
ence, gymnastics, chess, and a special themed event on Fri- of day trips to a wide range of destinations including amuse-
day! ment parks, sporting events, and more! All counselors will
be college age or older.
Recreation badge required
Recreation badge required
Entering Grades 1 - 4 in the fall of 2020
Entering Grades 8 & 9 in the fall of 2020
Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:00pm at Woodland School
Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:00pm at Woodland School
Fee Week 1: $235
Fee Week 1: $295
Fee Weeks 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6: $295
Fee Weeks 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6: $370
5 register online at www.weston.orgSUMMER CAMPS 2020!
Bonus Field Trip Week, Aug 10 Counselor in Training
- 14 (CIT )
Don’t let camp end! Continue with one more week of camp Program
favorite field trips and more Memorial Pool free swim! This The CIT program is designed for teenagers ages 14 and 15,
week will consist of one day on-site with scheduled activities as a work oriented experience. It gives participants the op-
and FOUR field trips to amazingly fun places with your favor-
portunity to learn and understand the demands and responsi-
ite camp counselors. Look for the calendars in February for
bilities of a counselors job. Application can be found online
more details. This bonus week is dependent on you. If we do @ www.weston.org under “camp forms” or picked up in the
not have enough registrations by July 17, we will have to can-
office beginning Jan 21, 2020. All positions are filled on a
cel. Don’t wait...sign up early!
first come - first served basis. Full payment is due with ap-
Recreation badge required plication along with one written reference. Please indicate on
the application which camp and two weeks you are able to
Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:00pm at Woodland School CIT.
Sec. A: Grades 1 - 4 in the fall of 2020, Max of 40 Limited to 8 CITs per camp, per week
Sec. B: Grades 5 - 9 in the fall of 2020, Max of 40 Ages 14 & 15 by Jun 29, 2020
Fee: $370 Sec. A: Camp ABC, 8:15am - 12:15pm at Country School
Fee: $80 per week
Sec. B: Camp Adventure, 8:15am - 4:15pm at Woodland
School
Fee: $90 per week
Spring PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS
Budding Artist and a Buddy
Art Class #40101
#40100 Instructor: Beth Meditz
Instructor: Beth Meditz Your child and buddy will both enjoy creative fun together.
Perceptual and social skills are enhanced while each child
Come to an exciting and relaxed atmosphere to let creativity engages in unique “hand on” and “hand in” experiences.
flow! Learning skills are enhanced while each child engages Budding artists will create their own artwork that expands
in unique “hands on” and “hands in” creative activities! Art- thinking and learning skills. They will explore a wide array
ists will create individual masterpieces. They will explore a of inspiring materials. Wear mess-around clothes and bring a
wide array of inspiring materials. The fun factor is built into take-it-home bag.
each project! Wear mess around cloths. Bring a bag to carry
creations home in. Limited to 10 couples
Limited to 10 participants Ages 1.5 - 4 years w/adult
Ages 3.5 - 5 years 9 or 10, 45 minute sessions
8, 1 hour sessions Sec. A: Tuesdays, 9:30am - 10:15am
Mar 31 - Jun 9 (Cancelled Apr 21)
Sec. A: Wednesdays, 1:00pm - 2:00pm Sec. B: Thursdays, 9:30am -10:15am
Apr 1 - May 27 (Cancelled Apr 22) Apr 2 - Jun 11 (Cancelled Apr 23)
Sec. B: Thursdays, 1:00pm - 2:00pm Sec. C: Fridays, 9:30am - 10:15am
Apr 2 - May 28 (Cancelled Apr 23) Apr 3 - Jun 12 (Cancelled Apr 10 & 24)
Sec. C: Fridays, 1:00pm - 2:00pm Fee Sec. A or B: $225 w/badge, $245 w/o badge
Apr 3 - Jun 5(Cancelled Apr 10 & 24) Fee Sec. C: $205 w/badge, $225 w/o badge
Fee: $180 w/badge, $200 w/o badge
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Jumpin’ Gym with Joni Little Bakers
#40102 #40103
Instructor: Joni Lebov Instructor: Diane Benson
Your preschooler will have lots of fun interacting with other Kids in this class will learn the basic steps to baking! With
children in this class. Included are tumbling, taking a walk on fun-to-make recipes from pizza to tasty treats, kids will satis-
a balance beam, and playing with a parachute. Children will fy their taste buds while learning math skills, science, and
sing, count, and most of all have lots of fun! teamwork! In addition to being fun, fixing your own food
Limited to 10 couples can help develop self-esteem and can turn fussy eaters on to
new foods! Eggs and dairy will be used in this class. Please
Ages 18 months - 3 years w/adult note on registration form if your child has any food allergies.
8, 45 minute sessions Limited to 7 participants
Sec. A: Tuesdays, 10:30am - 11:15am Ages 3.5 - 5 years
Mar 31 - May 26 (Cancelled Apr 21)
Fee: $145 w/badge, $165 w/o badge 8, 1 hour sessions
Sec. A: Thursdays, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Apr 2 - May 28 (Cancelled Apr 23)
Fee: $205 w/badge, $225 w/o badge
Little Kickers
#40104
Instructor: Be Ahead of the Game, LLC Little Athletes
This co-ed clinic will introduce your child to the world’s
most popular sport while focusing on having fun, learning #40105
the basics of the game and developing your child’s confi- Instructor: Be Ahead of the Game, LLC
dence. Players will practice proper techniques through
drills, small-sided games and scrimmages. All games and Children will have tons of fun all while learning new
drills will be age appropriate and are sure to improve skills. games and sports. These co-ed classes will introduce the
We may also take time to play other recreational games and children to multiple sports and games all while focusing on
sports to let the children unwind, and incorporate teamwork having fun, learning the basics, and developing your child’s
and cooperation. These clinics are a great opportunity to confidence. The children will practice proper techniques
have fun, learn, and meet new friends in a “no pressure” through drills, small sided games, and scrimmages. Crea-
and non-competitive environment. Please bring water and tive movement exercises, parachute games, balls, hula
wear comfortable clothing (sneakers or cleats). hoops, and music will all be used throughout the session.
All games and drills will be age appropriate and are sure to
Limited to 18 participants improve skills. This is a great opportunity to have fun and
Ages 3.5 - 5 years learn, all while in a “no pressure” and non-competitive en-
vironment. Please send your child in comfortable clothes
7, 45 minute sessions at Alphabet Field and sneakers.
Sec. A: Ages 3.5 - 5 Limited to 16 participants
Tuesdays, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Apr 7 - May 26 (Cancelled Apr 21) Ages 3.5 - 5 years
Fee: $170 w/badge, $190 w/o badge 8, 45 minute sessions
Sec. A: Mondays, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Mar 30 - Jun 1 (Cancelled Apr 20 & May 25)
Fee: $165 w/badge, $185 w/o badge
7 register online at www.weston.orgSpring PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS
Pre-K Karate
Music Together #40107
#40106 Instructors: Rocky and Wendy DiRico
Instructor: Music Together Staff Pre-K Karate is taught by world-renown martial arts edu-
Discover the joy of family music making. Music Together is cator, Professor Rocky DiRico, With over 40 years of
about connecting with music, with your child, and with other experience, Mr. DiRico is well known for his children’s
families in your community. Playful and enriching, it’s 45 programs in which he utilizes a positive approach to help
minutes of fun (for everyone!) with benefits that extend far students improve their self-confidence and always try
beyond the classroom. Parents and caregivers, regardless of their best. Being respectful and a good listener are two
musical ability, create a stimulating and rich environment philosophies that children will learn to help them be suc-
that supports overall development. We provide you with the cessful. In this class, children will learn how to deal with
tools and resources you need (songbooks, guides, and a social situations, such as bullying and strangers, and re-
handy app for parents) to continue the music-making at solving conflicts in a peaceful manner. Also, students will
home, so you can nurture your child’s musical growth and learn the importance of physical exercise and stretching,
realize the amazing benefits of music all the time, anytime. which is a regular part of training. Mr. and Mrs. DiRico
Fee includes weekly classes (including makeups for missed make the classes fun, while stressing the importance of
classes) and our materials (illustrated songbook, a CD, and being serious and always trying your best.
an access code to sync your music with our “Hello Every- Limited to 25 participants
body” app).
Ages 3 - 5 years
Limited to 12 couples
8, 45 minute sessions
Ages Birth - 5 years w/adult
Sec. A: Tuesdays, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
8, 45 minute sessions Mar 31 - May 26 (Cancelled Apr 21)
Sec. A: Mondays, 9:30am - 10:15am Fee: $200 w/badge, $220 w/o badge
Mar 30 - Jun 1 (Cancelled Apr 20 & May 25)
Sec. B: Mondays, 10:30am - 11:15am
Mar 30 - Jun 1 (Cancelled Apr 20 & May 25 )
Sec. C: Tuesdays, 9:30am - 10:15am
Mar 31 - May 26 (Cancelled Apr 21)
Puddlestompers Child/Adult
Sec. D: Tuesdays, 10:30am - 11:15am Nature Exploration
Mar 31 - May 26 (Cancelled Apr 21)
Fee: 1st Sibling: $220 w/badge, $240 w/o badge #40108
2nd Sibling: $160 w/badge, $180 w/o badge
Siblings under 6 months old - Free Instructor: Puddlestompers Nature Exploration
Come explore nature this spring! Discover worms and other
exciting life in the soil. Search for signs of animals and their
food sources. Learn how plants grow and look for rainbows
after April showers. Investigate birds building their new
nests. We will use hands-on exploration activities, active
movement, STEM based experiments, crafts, and stories to
investigate the natural world around us. Each lesson has
been created to meet Massachusetts STEM standards and is
specially crafted to be fun and engaging. We will be outside
and moving as we explore. Come discover the wonders of
new life in the spring with us!
Limited to 10 participants
Ages 2.5 - 5 years w/adult
8, 1 hour sessions
Sec. A: Thursdays, 9:30am - 10:30am
Apr 2 - May 28 (Cancelled Apr 23)
Fee: $200 w/badge, $220 w/o badge
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Rhythm Kids Tumble Kids
by Music Together #40110
#40231 Instructor: Dotty Martin
Instructor: Music Together Staff Learn about the body in motion in a fun, exciting, and ad-
Sing, drum, play games, and have fun in our unique drum- venturous way. Try out this great gym class with a twist.
ming program for children ages 4 - 9. Children integrate and Discover different ways to move through yoga, stretching,
assimilate rhythm by learning multicultural drumming pat- and gymnastics. Learn to swing and roll over the high bar.
terns, developing new repertoire on various percussion in- Jump from the top of the highest mountain. Learn about
struments, learning music-reading readiness, exploring activating different muscles you never knew you had. Come
movement, and dance while singing songs and, by playing join us for a great workout.
fun, music-based games. Families receive a songbook, a CD, Limited to 10 participants
access to online materials, drumming tutorials and video
play-alongs. Featuring the African djembe, all activities are Ages 3 - 5 years
designed to increase their musical knowledge, and abilities. 8, 45 minute sessions
Limited to 9 participants Sec. A: Wednesdays, 1:45pm - 2:30pm
Ages 4 - 9 years Apr 1 - May 27 (Cancelled Apr 22)
Fee: $150 w/badge, $170 w/o badge
8, 45 minute sessions
Sec. A: Mondays, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Mar 30 - Jun 1 (Cancelled Apr 20 & May 25)
Sec. B: Fridays, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
WCCA Friday AM Drop-In
Apr 3 - Jun 5 (Cancelled Apr 10 & Apr 24) For infants, toddlers, and siblings
Fee 1st Sibling: $220 w/badge, $240 w/o badge Make new friends in the community while your little ones
Fee 2nd Sibling: $160 w/badge, $180 w/o badge burn off some energy! Join us at the Community Center with
your infant, toddler, or preschooler for a weekly morning of
indoor fun. We provide ride-on toys, slides, soft mats, ba-
gels, and coffee. Please note: Drop-in is limited to Weston
residents and WCCA members only. Cancelled on holidays
and Weston Public School closings (including inclement
Twinkle Toes Ballet weather closings). Questions, please contact Laura Jonas
(laurasjonas6@gmail.com) or Jodi Wilson
(morganjem@gmail.com). To join the WCCA go to
#40109 www.wccakids.org.
Instructor: Joni Lebov Fridays, 10:15am - 11:45am
This class is a fun introduction to ballet! Ballerinas will
learn basic ballet positions, skipping, galloping, balancing,
and more! Set to ballet music and French terminology. Wear
any dance attire or dress up with a tutu or ballet skirt!
Limited to 10 participants
WCCA Dad’s Saturday Morning
Drop-In
Ages 2.5 - 4.5 years
For infants, toddlers, and siblings
8, 45 minute sessions The Dad’s Group and their activities are a way to make sure
Sec. A: Thursdays, 10:30am - 11:15am you make new friends in the community and have fun. It’s
Apr 2 - May 28 (Cancelled Apr 23) also a great opportunity for dad to score points at home,
Fee: $145 w/badge, $165 w/o badge meet other dads, and have a good time with their kids. Most
kids participating are 18 months - 6 years old. Please note:
Drop-in is limited to Weston residents and WCCA members
only. For more information please visit
www.westondads.org.
Meets 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month
9:30am - 11:30am
register online at www.weston.org
9Spring Youth PROGRAMS
Monday
Awesome Art Grades K-3 page 11
Chess for Kids Grades K-5 page 11
Transportation is provided from your child’s school
Drama Kids Spring Performance Grades K-4 page 12
(Woodland and Country ) to the Community Center for all
youth programs, except where noted. Children will need Easy Piano for Kids Ages 6 -10 page 12
transportation home when class is ended. An adult must go in Guitar for Beginners Grades 1-5 page 13
the building to pick up their child. No transportation is pro- Hip Hop Dance Grades K-8 page 15
vided on Fridays or for Piano Lessons, Workshops, Clin- Make It, Bake It, & Take It Grades K-3 page 18
ics, and One-Day Programs. Performance Showcase Acting Grades 5-10 page18
Rhythm Kids Ages 4-9 page18
Recreation Notes Sewing & Craft Grades 1-5 page14
You must send a note to your child’s homeroom teacher on Super Sports Grades K-5 page19
each day that your child is scheduled to attend a Recreation
Program. We will need a note stating if they will or will not
be attending. The note should state the Child’s name, date,
name of activity and whether or not they’re attending. Notes
are critically important as your child’s teacher and the Recre-
ation Department need to know where your child should be at
Tuesday
the end of the school day. Awesome Art Grades K-3 page 11
Digital Architecture & Design Grades 3-5 page 12
School Cancellations Due to Inclement Expert Architects Grades 2-5 page 12
Weather If Weston Public School are cancelled due Intermediate Chess Grades 1-5 page 11
to inclement weather, Weston Recreation preschool and Karate, Beginner & Intermediate Grades K-5 page 16
youth programs will also be cancelled.
Land’s Sake Explorers Grades 1-3 page 17
Weston Public Schools Cancel After-School Activities:
Recreation programs will be cancelled and children will be Make It, Bake It, & Take It Grades K-3 page 18
sent home from school on their regular bus. Video Game Design Grades 3-5 page 19
Delay School Openings: If school is delayed, preschool and
youth afterschool programs will be held as usual.
Early Dismissal Days
There will be Recreation programs on school early Wednesday
dismissal days. Frozen Science Grades K-5 page13
Kindergarten Early Dismissal: There will be transportation Hand Building Pottery Class Grades K-8 page15
provided at 12:00pm dismissal ONLY. No transportation for Gymnastics Grades 1-4 page14
11:30am dismissals. Days that we do not provide transporta- Kindergarten Gymnastics Kindergarten page14
tion, children should arrive at their program’s start time. We
Land’s Sake Explorers Grades 1-3 page17
do not provide a supervised lunch.
All Grades Early Dismissal: Parents/guardians need to Land’s Sake Sprouts Kindergarten page17
provide their own transportation for their children to Make It, Bake It, & Take It Grades K & K-3 page18
afterschool programs at 12:45pm and 2:45pm.
Thursday
Friday Beginner Archery! Grades 4 & up page 11
Junior Farmers Grades 4 & 5 page 17 Glee Club Grades 2 -6 page 13
Golf Clinic Ages 8-14 page 13
Rhythm Kids Ages 4-9 page 18
Land’s Sake, Green Power Grades 6-8 page 16
Karate, Beginner & Intermediate Grades K-5 page 16
Saturday Intermediate Archery Grades 4+ page 15
American Red Cross Swim Lessons Ages 3-13 page 27 LEGO Engineering Concepts Grades 1-5 page 16
Make It, Bake It, & Take It Grades K-3 page 18
Mechanics in Motion Grades K-4 page 17
Outdoor Explorers Grades K-2 page 18
Sunday
Your Voice, Public Speaking Grades 2-5 page 19
Track & Field Clinic Grades 3-8 page 19
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Awesome Art Beginner Archery!
#40200 #40224
Instructor: Beth Meditz Instructor: Mark Pirello, On the Mark Archery
Get yourself “unplugged” with hands-on and hands-in ART Join the program that everyone is raving about and is one of
activities! Sometimes messy, sometimes not, but always fun the world’s most exciting sports: Recurve Archery. Patience,
and creative! At each class, artists will be presented with a focus, and discipline are the only things needed to find suc-
starter base and develop their own vision of their creations cess and achieve consistent shot groups. Our lesson plans
by choosing from a wide array of inspiring and unusual ma- engage students in unique challenges each class, while bal-
terials. Abstract and realistic works are created in a relaxed, ancing out individualized attention and feedback. All equip-
yet exciting atmosphere. The “fun factor” is built into this ment is provided during class and our USA Certified instruc-
class! Wear mess-around clothes! tors lead each lesson. No transportation provided.
Limited to 12 participants
Limited to 16 participants
Grades K - 3
Grades 4 & Up
8, 1 hour sessions
6, 1 hour sessions
Sec. A: Mondays, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Mar 30 - Jun 1 (Cancelled Apr 20 & May 25) Sec. A: Thursdays, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Sec. B: Tuesdays, 2:45pm - 3:45pm Apr 2 - May 14 (Cancelled Apr 23)
Mar 31 - May 26 (Cancelled Apr 21) Fee: $220 w/badge, $240 w/o badge
Fee: $180 w/badge, $200 w/o badge
Chess for Kids
Intermediate Chess
#40201
#40202
Instructor: James Della Selva
Instructor: James Della Selva
Chess is a game that can be approached as a sport, science
and art form. Class will consist of instruction and play. Stu- Chess is a game that can be approached as a sport, science
dents will study master instructive games and techniques that and art form. Students will study master games and tech-
are designed to improve their game. All students will receive niques that are designed to raise their level of play to a higher
a chess trophy or medal upon completion of the program. level. Players will also have the option and opportunity to
Research has demonstrated that chess improves concentration play in tournaments and team chess events with traditional
and critical thinking. and beautiful chess sets. All students will receive a chess tro-
phy. Participation in a tournament is strictly optional and not
Limited to 14 participants required. Research has demonstrated that playing chess im-
Grades K - 3 proves concentration and critical thinking.
8, 1 hour sessions Limited to 14 participants
Sec. A: Mondays, 2:45pm - 3:45pm Grades 1 - 5
Mar 30 - Jun 1 (Cancelled Apr 20 & May 25) 8, 1 hour sessions
Fee: $150 w/badge, $170 w/o badge
Sec. A: Tuesdays, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Mar 31 - May 26 (Cancelled Apr 21)
Fee: $150 w/badge, $170 w/o badge
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Expert Architects
Digital Architectural Design #40204
#40225 Instructor: Right Brain Curriculum
Instructor: Empow Studios The sky is the limit in Expert Architects! In this math, writ-
If you were to design your own home, what would it look ing, and presentation class, students each serve as president
like? How about a huge TV and gaming room, 4 car garage, of a new architectural firm and are tasked with designing and
or perhaps a playroom just for your pet dog! It’s up to you building the city’s next skyscraper. Students study a kid-
how you want to make your dream home, but it’s important friendly history of skyscrapers and create a blueprint of their
to know some of the basics when it comes to architecture, own stylized tall building. They then must weigh other con-
that way your home is not only stable, but also convenient siderations including the environment, traffic, and surround-
and functional. By learning Digital Architectural Design, ing buildings using Google Earth to find the perfect location
you’ll walk through the design process of creating a floor for their project. Our expert architects create a three-
plan, modeling rooms within a home, and creating your first dimensional model of the structure and present their work to
home in which you can tour in 3D. Once you get the grasp of invited parents. See a full curriculum preview: rightbraincur-
creating the necessities of a home, you’ll explore styles and riculum.com/expertarchitects.
construct commercial buildings that follow standard regula- Limited to 16 participants
tions like fire safety and wheelchair accessibility. Learn
more about Empow Studios at https://empow.me. No trans- Grades 2 - 5
portation provided.
6, 90 minute sessions
Limited to 12 participants
Sec. A: Tuesdays, 2:45pm - 4:15pm
Grades 3 - 5 Mar 31 - May 12 (Cancelled Apr 21)
Fee: $140 w/badge, $160 w/o badge
8, 1 hour sessions
Sec. A: Tuesdays, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mar 31 - May 26 (Cancelled Apr 21)
Fee: $210 w/badge, $230 w/o badge
Drama Kids Spring Easy Piano for Kids
Performance #30220
#40203 Instructor: Susan Cohen
Instructor: Drama Kids of Metro West Learn to play piano one note at a time. With assorted reper-
toire and engaging activities, students learn music basics,
Join us for our spring presentation of Grasshopper and the including note-reading, phrasing, and rhythm. Pieces that we
Ants! No auditions! Everyone is a star. Performance will be play include classical music interspersed with Broadway
the last half hour of the last class. tunes, movie soundtracks or folk favorites. Each class is 25
Limited to 16 participants minutes in length (scheduled every half hour). Feel free to
contact the instructor with any questions at
Grades K - 4 note@sbcpiano.com. No transportation provided.
8, 1 hour sessions Limited to 8 participants
Sec. A: Mondays, 2:45pm - 3:45pm Ages 6 - 10
Mar 30 - Jun 1 (Cancelled Apr 20 & May 25) 9, 25 minute sessions
Fee: $190 w/badge, $210 w/o badge All classes meet on Mondays
M a r 30 - J un 8 ( Apr 2 0 &
M a y 2 5)
Sec. E: 2:30pm -3:00pm
Sec. F: 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Sec. G. 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Sec. H: 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Fee: $415 w/badge, 435 w/o badge
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Frozen Science Golf Clinic
#40205 #40226
Instructor: Wicked Cool for Kids Staff Instructor: John Gordon, Wayland Country Club Pro
Love all things Frozen? Go on a Frozen Science expedition! This is a clinic to familiarize golfers with the strokes needed
We’ll make “frozen” slime, style six pointed snowflakes, to play the game. Full swing, pitching, chipping, and putting
and make our own magical indoor snow. Grow cold crystals will be addressed on our range and practice putting green at
and make a spectacular density-based snow globe. Create a Wayland Country Club. It is a friendly atmosphere in which
spectacular frozen forest, make magical potions, and warm many balls will be struck. Sneakers are fine, and clothes
up by making your own homemade hand warmers! warm enough for this New England weather. Clubs provided
if needed. No transportation provided.
Limited to 14 participants
Limited to 9 participants
Grades K - 5
5, 1 hour 15 minute sessions
8, 1 hour sessions
Sec. A: Ages 8 - 10 years
Sec. A: Wednesdays, 2:45pm - 3:45pm Thursdays, 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Apr 1 - May 27 (Cancelled Apr 22) Apr 23 - May 21
Fee: $200 w/badge, $220 w/o badge Sec. B: Ages 11 - 14 years
Thursdays, 4:15pm - 5:30pm
Apr 23 - May 21
Fee: $200 w/badge, $220 w/o badge
Glee Club Guitar for Beginners
#40206 #40207
Instructor: Go Go Allegro School of Music Instructor: Go Go Allegro School of Music
Join us for a musical adventure through favorite songs from This exciting beginners guitar course will introduce students
musicals such as Wicked, Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen, The to fundamental techniques and knowledge of the instrument,
Greatest Showman, and more. Learn vocal warm-ups, musi- general musicianship, and introductory level pieces of music.
cal notation, develop your musical ear and experience some These fun classes will expose students to different styles of
simple choreography while singing top hits from Broadway music and the cultures that have influenced multiple musical
shows! Different music is chosen each session, repertoire genres. Please bring guitar to class, other materials will be
never repeated, so even if you have already taken this class, provided. For any questions regarding class or instrument
it’s always a new experience. sizing, please contact director@gogoallegro.com.
Limited to 22 participants Limited to 12 participants
Grades 2 - 6 Grades 1 - 5
8, 1 hour sessions 8, 1 hour sessions
Sec. A: Thursdays, 2:45pm - 3:45pm Sec. A: Mondays, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Apr 2 - May 28 (Cancelled Apr 23) Mar 30 - Jun 1 (Cancelled Apr 20 & May 25)
Fee: $160 w/badge, $180 w/o badge Fee: $175 w/badge, $195 w/o badge
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Kindergarten Gymnastics
Gymnastics #40208
#40209 Instructor: Dotty Martin
Instructor: Dotty Martin Hey kids...do you like to walk on your hands? How about
swinging from the high bar like the monkeys do? Or we
Everybody loves to be upside down, to learn new tricks, and could always test our balance and try walking backwards
this gymnastics program! Dotty wants to show you how to on the balance beam. Let’s not forget cartwheels and back
have some fun learning everything from handstands to back hand springs. We will do it all and have lots of fun learning
flips. Some balance beam, uneven bars, and vaulting will be together. All levels welcome!
thrown into the fun mix. All levels welcome!
Limited to 15 participants
Limited to 20 participants
Kindergarten
Grades 1 - 4
8, 1 hour sessions
8, 1 hour sessions
Sec. A: Wednesdays, 12:45pm - 1:45pm
Sec. A: Wednesdays, 2:45pm - 3:45pm w/supervised lunch
Apr 1 - May 27 (Cancelled Apr 22) Apr 1 - May 27 (Cancelled Apr 22)
Fee: $150 w/badge, $170 w/o badge Fee: $150 w/badge, $170 w/o badge
Annual Egg Hunt
Sponsored by Bright Horizons Early Education &
Hipstitch Sew & Craft Preschool, Waltham & Wayland.
#40210 Hippity-hop to the field between the Weston Com-
Instructors: Nicola Day and Kate Ploussious munity Center and Field School, and don’t forget
to bring your basket or bag for carrying eggs!
Come and learn how to craft and create some unique projects. There will be separate sections for different age
Learn to hand sew, embroider, and use a sewing machine!
Make some cute tote bags, stuffed animals, and cute spring groups and of course, there will be a special visit
accessories, shorts, and other clothing. from the Spring Bunny. In case of inclement
Limited to 16 participants weather, meet the Bunny in front of the Communi-
Grades 1 - 5 ty Center. No registration or fee required.
Saturday, April 11, 9 am SHARP!
8, 90 minute sessions
On the field between the Community
Sec. A: Mondays, 2:45pm - 4:15pm Center and Field School.
Mar 30 - Jun 1 (Cancelled Apr 20, May 25)
Fee: $250w/badge, $270 w/o badge
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Hip-Hop Dance 3-Week Hand-building
#40211 Pottery Class
Instructor: Aly Pereira #40212
Come join in on the fun of learning the latest dance moves to Instructor: Arti Bhola Goulatia, The Ceramics Garage
the most popular music out right now! Students will learn
various dances to popular songs. The class incorporates cho- Looking for something new, fun, and innovative to do?
reography and different forms of freestyle movement. New Enroll for this three week pottery/clay class to explore
dances are taught every session. At the end of the 8-week your creative interest. Taught by an experienced and na-
session, the children will have a short performance of their tionally recognized ceramic artist. All levels welcome.
hard work. Students will discover the transformational qualities of
clay and learn, using different techniques, how to hand
Limited to 20 participants build a favorite bowl, a personalized mug, and so much
Grades K - 8 more. They will learn to decorate the surface using vari-
ous patterns, textures, and glazes. All projects will be
8, 1 hour sessions fired and returned a couple weeks after the class ends.
Sec. A: Mondays, 2:45pm - 3:45pm Clay, tools, glazes and firing are all included...all you
Mar 30 - Jun 1 (Cancelled Apr 20 & May 25) have to do is show up. Learn about the artist, Arti Bhola
Fee: $115 w/badge, $135 w/o badge Goulatia, and see her work at
www.theceramicsgarage.com. No transportation pro-
vided for Sec. B or Sec. D.
Limited to 18 participants
Grades K - 5 & 6 - 8
3, 90 minute sessions
Sec. A: Grades K-5
Wednesdays, 2:45pm - 4:15pm
Apr 8 - Apr 29 (Cancelled Apr 22)
Intermediate Archery! Sec. B: Grades 6 - 8
Wednesdays, 4:45pm - 6:15pm
#40227 Apr 8 - Apr 29 (Cancelled Apr 22)
Sec. C: Grades K - 5
Instructor: Mark Pirello, On the Mark Archery Wednesdays, 2:45pm - 4:15pm
Enroll in this unique course that teaches the sport of recurve May 6 - May 20
archery. Participants will learn patience, focus, mental disci- Sec. D: Grades 6 -8
pline and control in order to achieve success in the shot pro- Wednesdays, 4:45pm - 6:15pm
cess. Our certified instructors will assist you through our May 6 - May 20
structured curriculum and small class size to provide person- Fee: $240 w/badge, $260 w/o badge
alized training and attention. The right form always leads to
the best results and the benefits of focusing on the details
carry over academically for students to improve in the class-
room and off the range. All equipment is provided. No trans-
portation provided.
Limited to 16 participants
Grades 4 & Up
6, 1 hour sessions
Sec. A: Thursdays, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Jun 4 - Jul 9 (Cancelled Apr 23)
Fee: $220 w/badge, $240 w/o badge
15 register online at www.weston.orgSpring Youth PROGRAMS
Karate, Beginner & Intermediate
6-Week Hand-building Pottery #40214
Class Instructor: Rocky & Wendy DiRico
#40213 Taught by world-renowned martial arts educator, Professor
Rocky DiRico. With over 40 years of experience, Mr. DiRico
Instructor: Arti Bhola Goulatia, The Ceramics Garage is well-known for his children’s programs, in which he utiliz-
Always wanted to try working with clay? Enroll for this six es a positive approach to help students improve their self-
week pottery/clay class to explore your creative interest. confidence and always try their best. Being respectful and a
Taught by an experienced and nationally recognized ceramic good listener are two philosophies that children will learn to
artist. Students will discover the transformational qualities of help them be successful. In this class, children will learn how
clay and learn, using different techniques, how to hand build to deal with social situations, such as bullying and strangers.
a favorite bowl, a personalized mug, and so much more. They will learn how to resolve conflicts in a peaceful manner.
They will learn to decorate the surface using various pat- Also, students will learn the importance of physical exercise
terns, textures, and glazes. All projects will be fired and re- and stretching, which is a regular part of the training. Stu-
turned a couple weeks after the class ends. Clay, tools, glaz- dents at all levels will learn basic karate skills, forms (kata),
es and firing are all included...all you have to do is show up. non-contact sparring, and self-defense. As students progress
Learn about the artist, Arti Bhola Goulatia, and see her work focus will be made on fine-tuning their skills, and learning
at www.theceramicsgarage.com. No transportation pro- more advanced techniques. Mr. and Mrs. DiRico make the
vided for Sec. B. classes fun while stressing the importance of being serious
and always trying your best.
Limited to 18 participants
Limited to 35 participants
Grades K - 5 & 6 - 8
Grades K - 5
6, 90 minute sessions
Sec. A: Grades K-5 8, 1 hour sessions
Wednesdays, 2:45pm - 4:15pm Sec. A: Tuesdays, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Apr 8 - May 20 (Cancelled Apr 22) Mar 31 - May 26 (Cancelled Apr 21)
Sec. B: Grades 6 - 8 Sec. B: Thursdays, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Wednesdays, 4:45pm - 6:15pm Apr 2 - May 28 (Cancelled Apr 23)
Apr 8 - May 20 (Cancelled Apr 22) Fee: $200 w/badge, $220 w/o badge
Fee: $450 w/badge, $470 w/o badge
Green Power
#40228
LEGO Engineering Concepts
Instructor: Land’s Sake Educators
#40215 Join us for the program where middle school students get the
Instructor: Wicked Cool for Kids Staff chance to start the season for our Junior Farmer Field. Green
Power students get exclusive access to the behind the scenes
In Engineering Concepts, students will investigate simple working of the farm. Participants have the chance to interact
machines including pulleys, inclined planes, cams, and with farmers, make a crop plan for the Junior Farmer field,
ratchets. Through projects including a measuring car, fish- start seeds in the greenhouse, transplant them into the field,
ing rod, and clock, we’ll learn about force and motion, gear learn cultivation techniques, and participate in irrigation and
ratios, and friction. Turn a hammer into a dancing clown building projects. Note: Students can take Weston Public
and work with your partner to create the best street sweeper! School buses from the Weston Middle School to the farm.
More details will be given upon registration. Pick up will be
Limited to 14 participants at Land’s Sake Farm, 90 Wellesley Street.
8, 1 hour sessions
Limited to 12 participants
Sec. A: Grades 1 - 5 Grades 6, 7, 8
Thursdays, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Apr 2 - May 28 (Cancelled Apr 23) 8, 1 hour 45 minute sessions
Fee: $200 w/badge, $220 w/o badge
Sec. A: Thursdays, 3:30pm - 5:15pm
Apr 2 - May 28 (Cancelled Apr 23)
Fee: $310 w/badge, $330 w/o badge
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Land’s Sake Sprouts
#40216 Land’s Sake Explorers
Instructor: Land’s Sake Educators
#40217
Introduce your child to the wonders of nature at Land’s Sake
Farm! Sprouts will explore how the farm comes alive in the Instructor: Land’s Sake Educators
spring and have the chance to interact with our friendly Join us at the Farm this spring to help get the Children’s Gar-
chickens and baby bunnies. We will plant spring veggies, den growing! As Explorers, children are introduced to more
watch them grow, and get the chance to eat them by the end in-depth garden topics such as weeding and trellising, plant
of the season! This is a fun, hands-on way to get your child and animal life cycles, animal husbandry, and composting.
outside and learning this spring. Sprouts will take home sea- We will also enjoy visiting the Magic Tree and playing
sonal produce from the garden when available. On normal- games. Students will take home seasonal produce from the
timed release days, Land’s Sake educators will meet the chil- garden when available. Land’s Sake educators will meet the
dren at the Weston Community Center to walk to the Farm students at the Weston Community Center and will walk to
together. On early release days, Sprouts will run from the Farm together. Pick up will be at Land’s Sake Farm, 90
11:30am - 1:45pm. Land’s Sake educators will meet the kin- Wellesley Street.
dergartners at Country and Woodland schools at 11:30am and
will eat lunch on the farm. On no-kindergarten school days, Limited to 12 participants
we will meet at the Farm at 12:45pm. Pick up will be at Grades 1 - 3
Land’s Sake Farm, 90 Wellesley Street.
8, 1 hour 15 minute sessions
Limited to 10 participants
Sec. A: Tuesdays, 2:45pm - 4:00pm
Kindergarten Mar 31 - May 26 (Cancelled Apr 21)
8, 1 hour 15 minute sessions Sec. B: Wednesdays, 2:45pm - 4:00pm
Apr 1 - May 27 (Cancelled Apr 22)
Sec. A: Wednesdays, *12:45pm - 1:45pm Fee: $225 w/badge, $245 w/o badge
Apr 1 - May 27 (Cancelled Apr 22)
* (11:30am - 1:45pm on early release days,
Apr 1 & May 6)
Fee: $225 w/badge, $245 w/o badge
Junior Farmers
#40229
Instructor: Land’s Sake Educators Mechanics in Motion
Junior Farmers get an in-depth look at how the farm is run, #40218
and take responsibility for taking care of the Children’s Gar-
den and the chickens and rabbits. We will learn how to use Instructor: Pat Seksaria
several tools, practice planting, weeding, and harvesting tech- Through explorations, discoveries, and inventions, students
niques, be able to identify seeds and plants on the farm, and will further their curiosity and learning through fun, interac-
participate in harvesting for our food donations program. Jun- tive, and memorable projects. They will learn topics for un-
ior Farmers will take home seasonal produce from the Garden derstanding our world. Topics will include mechanical sys-
when available. Land’s Sake educators will meet participants tems, applied mathematics, and robotics.
at Field School and walk them to the farm. Pick up will be at
Land’s Sake Farm, 90 Wellesley Street. No transportation Limited to 20 participants
provided. Grades K - 4
Limited to 12 participants 6, 1 hour & 15 minute sessions
Grades 4 & 5 Sec. A: Thursdays, 2:45pm - 4:00pm
8, 1 hour 40 minute sessions Apr 9 - May 28 (Cancelled Apr 23 & May 21)
Fee: $200 w/badge, $220 w/o badge
Sec. A: Fridays, 2:20pm - 4:00pm
Apr 3 - Jun 5 (Cancelled Apr 10 & 24)
Fee: $310 w/badge, $330 w/o badge
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Make It, Bake It, & Take It Outdoor Explorers
#40219 #40220
Instructor: Diane Benson Instructor: Puddlestompers Nature Exploration
Using cooperation, math skills, and following simple direc- Come explore nature after school this spring! Discover
tions, “young bakers” will create their own special tasty treats. worms and other exciting life in the soil. Search for signs of
Join this class and experience the delicious reward for explor- animals and their food sources. Learn how plants grow and
ing the creative possibilities of baking! In addition to being look for rainbows after April showers. Investigate birds
fun, fixing your own food can help develop self-esteem and building their new nests. We will use hands-on exploration
can turn fussy eaters on to new foods. If you have taken a activities, active movement, STEM based experiments,
class with Diane before, don’t worry, recipes are NEVER crafts, and stories to investigate the natural world around us.
repeated!!! Some possible baking activities include pizza, Each lesson has been created to meet Massachusetts STEM
cookies, muffins, and pasta. Eggs and dairy will be used in standards and is specially crafted to be fun and engaging.
this class. Please note on the registration form if your child We will be outside and moving as we explore. Come discov-
has any food allergies. er the wonders of new life in the spring with us!
Limited to 9 participants Limited to 10 participants
Sec. A, B, D, & E: Grades K-3 Grades K - 2
Sec. C: Kindergarten Only
8, 1 hour sessions
8, 90 minute sessions
Sec. A: Thursdays, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Sec. A: Mondays, 2:45pm - 4:15pm Apr 2 - May 28 (Cancelled Apr 23)
Mar 30 - Jun 1 (Cancelled Apr 20 & May 25) Fee: $200 w/badge, $220 w/o badge
Sec. B: Tuesdays, 2:45pm - 4:15pm
Mar 31 - May 26 (Cancelled Apr 21)
Sec. C: Wednesdays, 12:45pm - 2:15pm, Kindergarten
Apr 1 - May 27 (Cancelled Apr 22)
Sec. D: Wednesdays, 2:45pm - 4:15pm
Apr 1 - May 27 (Cancelled Apr 22)
Sec. E: Thursdays, 2:45pm- 4:15pm
Apr 2 - May 28 (Cancelled Apr 23) Rhythm Kids
Fee: $235 w/badge, $255 w/o badge
by Music Together
#40231
Performance Showcase Acting Instructor: Music Together Staff
Academy Sing, drum, play games, and have fun in our unique drum-
ming program for children ages 4 - 9. Children integrate and
#40230 assimilate rhythm by learning multicultural drumming pat-
terns, developing new repertoire on various percussion in-
Instructor: Drama Kids of Metro West struments, learning music-reading readiness, exploring
Acting Academy Performance Showcase! No auditions! Eve- movement, and dance while singing songs and, by playing
ryone is a star. Students will hone their improv skills, and fun, music-based games. Families receive a songbook, a CD,
scene work, and create their own showcase for friends and access to online materials, drumming tutorials and video
family. Performance will be on the last class in the last 30 play-alongs. Featuring the African djembe, all activities are
minutes. No transportation provided. designed to increase their musical knowledge, and abilities.
No transportation provided.
Limited to 16 participants
Limited to 9 participants
Grades 5 - 10
Ages 4 - 9 years
8, 1 hour sessions
8, 45 minute sessions
Sec. A: Mondays, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mar 30 - Jun 1 (Cancelled Apr 20 & May 25) Sec. A: Mondays, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Fee: $190 w/badge, $210 w/o badge Mar 30 - Jun 1 (Cancelled Apr 20 & May 25)
Sec. B: Fridays, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Apr 3 - Jun 5 (Cancelled Apr 10 & Apr 24)
Fee 1st Sibling: $220 w/badge, $240 w/o badge
Fee 2nd Sibling: $160 w/badge, $180 w/o badge
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Super Sports Video Game Design
#40221
#40222
Instructor: Be Ahead of the Game, LLC
Instructor: Empow Studios
Super sports will concentrate on introducing a variety of
sports and the basic skills needed to play these sports! Coop- Go from gamer to designer. Kids love playing video games,
eration and teamwork will be the focus, rather than the com- but they have even more fun playing games designed by them
petition of the games. Participants will learn proper warm-up and their friends! One of Empow Studios’ most popular clas-
games and stretching before introducing new sports, their ses, Video Game Design encompasses storytelling, pixel art,
rules, and tactics. A wide variety of sports and games will be and object-oriented programming, all through a user-friendly,
covered all while having fun! Children should wear sneakers. 2D game design platform, Our non-violence policy keeps the
games cringe-free and shareable once the kids bring their
Limited to 16 participants games home for you to play! Learn more about Empow Stu-
Grades K - 5 dios at https://empow.me.
8, 1 hour sessions Limited to 12 participants
Sec. A: Mondays, 2:45pm - 3:45pm Grades 3 - 5
Mar 30 - Jun 1 (Cancelled Apr 20 & May 25) 8, 1 hour sessions
Fee: $175 w/badge, $195 w/o badge
Sec. A: Tuesdays, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Mar 31 - May 26 (Cancelled Apr 21)
Track & Field Clinic Fee: $210 w/badge, $230 w/o badge
#40232
Instructor: David Bell
Can you leap tall buildings in a single bound, run faster than
a speeding bullet, or throw a ball more than a mile? Are you
Your Voice, Public Speaking
fast? Do you like to race? Do you have a “good arm”? Can #40223
you and your friends form a fast team? Come to this informal
and fun track and field clinic designed to familiarize partici- Instructor: Right Brain Curriculum
pants with this universal, Olympic sport. The emphasis is on Famously, Americans number one fear is public speaking,
participating, learning, improving, and doing the best one while death only ranks number two. If that's so this profound
can. Track events include the 100, 200, and 400 meters, the fear probably starts at an early age. In our Public Speaking
50 meter dash for 3rd and 4th graders, and the 800 meters and class, we take the fear out of speaking before an audience by
one mile for the four older grades. Field events include the getting kids talking in front of a supportive group about
softball throw for distance, the standing broad jump for 3rd things in which they are interested. They write speeches on
and 4th graders, the running long jump for 5th and 6th grad- subjects of their choice and practice delivering them to the
ers, and the long and triple jumps for 7th and 8th graders. assembled students. As the kids practice in this low-pressure
There is also the 4 x 100 meter relay race. Come with your environment, they learn skills like standing up tall, using a
relay team together, or we will create and put you on one. loud voice and making eye contact. We also watch famous
The events are contested by grade - the 3rd and 4th grades and not-so-famous public speakers and critique what a suc-
together, 5th and 6th grades together, and 7th and 8th grades cessful and unsuccessful in their deliveries. The class con-
together, based on the current school year 2019-2020. An cludes with students creating a TV news broadcast in which
experienced (on school team) 7th or 8th grader who wants to they serve as anchors. See a full curriculum preview: right-
participate only in the local meet may do so for $15. Howev- braincurriculum.com/publicspeaking.
er, pre-registration is still required. Questions: Please con-
tact David Bell at davidkbell@hotmail.com. No transpor- Limited to 16 participants
tation. Grades 2 - 5
For boys and girls Grades 3 - 8, 2019-2020 school year
6, 90 minute sessions
Location: Weston High School Track
Sun, May 10, 5:00pm - 6:30pm Sec. A: Thursdays, 2:45pm - 4:15pm
Sun, May 17, 5:00pm - 6:30pm Apr 2 - May 14 (Cancelled Apr 23)
Fri, May 29, 4:00pm Scrimmage in Concord Fee: $140 w/badge, $160 w/o badge
Sun, Jun 7 or Sun, Jun 14, 5:00pm 6:30pm coach will notify
runners
Wed, Jun 17, 6:30pm - 9:00pm Meet at Burlington High
School
Fee: $140 w/badge, $160 w/o badge
19 register online at www.weston.orgSpring Youth WORKSHOPS
Awesome Art Workshops Spring Chess Championship &
#40233 Class
Instructor: Beth Meditz #40235
Join a creative group of kids for 3 hours of Awesome Art Instructor: James Della Selva
activities. Sign up for 1 or more workshops. Get yourself
“unplugged” with hands-on and hands-in ART activities! At The Spring Chess Championship is an opportunity for stu-
each workshop, artists will be presented with interesting dents to play in a chess tournament that conforms to many if
starter bases and get to develop their own vision of their cre- not all the rules of the United States Chess Federation. Chil-
ations by choosing from a wide array of inspiring and unusu- dren will play with chess clocks (if possible) and will be
al materials. Abstract and realistic works are created in a taught strategies that avoid the pitfalls of tournament. All
relaxed, yet exciting atmosphere. The fun factor is built into students will receive a chess medal with trophies going to top
this workshop! Please bring a peanut free snack. Wear mess- players.
around clothes! Different art activities presented at each Limited to 18 participants
workshop.
Grades K - 7
Limited to 12 participants
1, 3.5 hour session
Grades K - 3
Sec. A: Saturday, April 18, 9:30am - 1:00pm
1, 3 hour session Fee: $40 w/badge, $50 w/o badge
Sec. A: Friday, Mar 13, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Sec. B: Thursday, Apr 23, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Sec. C:. Thursday, Apr 23, 12:45pm - 3:45pm
Fee: $55w/badge, $65 w/o badge
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Clay Workshop
#40236
Science Explorers Instructor: Arti Bhola Goulatia, The Ceramics Garage
Get ready to create a unique project in this fun clay work-
#40234 shop! This one time, no commitment workshop promises
everyone a great time and a piece of art to show that you cre-
Instructor: Diane Benson ated yourself! Students will start with a lump of clay and
NO SCHOOL TODAY?? Come on a science journey! All hand-build a beautiful one of a kind piece. They will then
experiments are hands-on, engaging, and FUN! Everything decorate the surface with patterns, textures, and glazes. The
you make you will take home to share/show what you did finished work will be fired and ready for pick up in a couple
with friends and family! Some activities may include (but not weeks. Clay, tools, glazes, and firing are all included, you
limited to)...liquid glass, the science of sound, and MORE! just have to show up! No prior experience necessary. Learn
Please send your child with a lunch, drinks, and snacks. No about the artist and see her work at
transportation provided. www.theceramicsgarage.com. No transportation provided.
Limited to 14 participants Limited to 18 participants
Grades K - 4 1, 90 minute session
1, 5 hour session Sec. A.: Ages 3 -5 yrs, Wednesday, Apr 8, 1:00pm -2:30pm
Sec. B: Grades K -5, Wednesday, Apr 8, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Sec. A: Friday, Apr 10, 10:00am - 3:00pm Sec. C: Grades 6 - 8, Wednesday, Apr 8, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Fee: $115 w/badge $135 w/o badge Sec. D: Ages 3-5 yrs, Wednesday, Apr 29, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Sec. E: Grades K - 5, Wednesday, Apr 29, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Sec. F: Grades 6 - 8, Wednesday, Apr 29, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Fee: $95 w/badge, $115 w/o badge
781-786-6260
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