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A short online form is available on our website. We look forward to collaborating with you!

Age Requirements

Adult classes are open to students 16 years of age and older, except where noted online and in the catalog.

Below are our general policies. Financial assistance is available for all Newton residents and NPS students (regardless of residence) who qualify based on the NPS free & reduced lunch income guidelines.

We do occasionally make exceptions; call the NCE office to inquire. And we’re very, very grateful for the people in Newton participating.”

Visit the Newton Community Education website for a complete listing of both their current and summer offerings.

Here are just a few of the many new offerings this summer:

  • Painting Adventures Jr., July 14-18 and August 4-8
  • Dungeons and Dragons: Learn to Play, July 21-25 and July 28-August 1
  • Carpentry (grades 7-9) with Garrett Tingle, NNHS carpentry teacher, June 30-July 3 and July 21-25
  • LigerBoxes: A STEAM Extravaganza with the LigerBots, Aug.

    11-15 and 18-22 (This is a new partnership with the high school Robotics team)

  • STEM for kindergarteners and first graders with Wicked Cool for Kids
  • College Tours and Info Sessions, Aug. 4-8 (an additional week may be added)
  • Boston Teen Exploration, July 14-18 and Aug. 11-15
  • Summer Squires: Dungeon Master-in-Training, July 21-Aug.

    If your child is exhibiting challenging behavior, we will try to help your child re-engage appropriately. Priority will be given to applicants who submit all required documentation and apply by the deadline.

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    “If you have a child who likes art and is also a little sporty, they could do an art class in the morning and a sports program in the afternoon. There are no partial refunds for student absences or late arrivals.

    Transfers

    We may be able to offer transfers between classes in the same term for a $15 processing fee, as long as the transfer is requested before the start of class.

    If you miss the deadline, call the NCE office to inquire if it is still possible for apply for yourself or your child. We ask students to follow NPS’ online practices and guidelines which are found on the NPS website.

    Late Fees

    Please respect our staff and pick your child up on time. After two late pickups, you will be asked to have a conversation with our office staff and action may be taken up to and including withdrawal of your child from the program with no refund.

We want all members of our community to be able to participate in our programs, and we provide scholarships to as many students as possible.

1, Aug. 4-15

  • Novice Spanish for high schoolers, June 30-Aug. We do not provide refunds for weather-related date changes.

    Self-Dismissal

    Students in the 3rd grade and up can self-dismiss from our classes. If you have questions, contact us at [email protected].

    Changes

    We may cancel under-enrolled classes.

    Scholarships will then be awarded on a rolling basis to Newton residents and NPS students. Any such change would be communicated with the class. I like to think that we have something for everybody.”

    There are spots in full-day sports camps led by NPS high school coaches available too, which all include swimming in the Newton North High School pool. Email us at [email protected] to purchase one.

    Meeting Links & Supplies

    For classes that meet online, we send links via email three business days before class begins.