Category Archives: Summer

College Essay Workshop

Posted on June 27, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Summer for |
Write your college essay in a fun, interactive summer workshop! Led by master educator and writing coach Vered Strapp, this four-day workshop will walk you through the process of brainstorming, organizing, drafting, and revising a college essay that puts your … Continue reading →

Summer writing camp

Posted on June 27, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, From PTO Council, Summer for , , |
Summer Ink, a Boston-based writing camp for rising 5th-9th graders, is moving online this summer. Their series of four one-week sessions will start on July 6th. See the  flyer here. Financial aid may be available for qualified applicants.

Summer Volleyball Camp/Clinics

Posted on June 27, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Sports, Summer for , , |
Tuesday and Thursday Night Doubles at Oak Hill Fields Highly recommended for those interested in Newton South volleyball. Starting June 30th, a top program is happening right in our backyard at the Oak Hill/Brown fields. Every Tuesday and Thursday evening … Continue reading →

Safe, Small group and 1-1 Sport Training for athletes 8+

Posted on June 27, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Sports, Summer for , , |
Throughout the summer, Boston Athletic Training is offering training sessions at Newton  North HS and Cabot Park in everything from basketball and football skills to speed and strength training. They offer 1-1 training and small groups for athletes 8+ at … Continue reading →

Ride for Food

Posted on June 20, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events, Other, Sports, Summer for , , |
Want to help your Newton neighbors put food on their table? Join the Newton Food Pantry Ride for Food team! Bike, swim, walk, run or hike for hunger. This event is virtual between May 9th and October 4th. Teens ages … Continue reading →

Upcoming Newton Free Library Teen Events

Posted on June 20, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events, Other, Summer for , |
Explore a Gap Year. Are you wondering about the benefits of a Gap Year, and realistic options amidst COVID? Join Katherine Stievater, Founder of Gap Year Solutions for a presentation and Q&A about the many available domestic programs, local activities, … Continue reading →

Free half-day Zoom camp for elementary students

Posted on June 20, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events, Other, Summer for |
The LigerBots, Newton’s award-winning FIRST high school robotics team, is starting a virtual summer camp for elementary students! Classes will include dance, computer programming, art, creative writing, and so much more! The camp will be running on Zoom from 9:00-12:30 … Continue reading →

Soccer lessons and/or child care available

Posted on June 20, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Sports, Summer for , |
Olivia Dubin, a rising senior, 3-year starting varsity goalkeeper for Newton South Soccer and Division 1 Commit to Holy Cross. She specializes in goalkeeper training and is also fully qualified to coach young players in ball skills, tactics, and conditioning. … Continue reading →

Summer Online Hebrew Tutoring Available

Posted on June 20, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Summer for , , |
Experienced tutor for Hebrew (all ages and in all levels) is available this summer to teach online. If interested, please contact Shira Starobinski , B.A. & M.A. in Hebrew language, at 857-234-3715 or shira.starobinski@gmail.com.

Summer tutoring/homework help

Posted on June 20, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Summer for , , |
Maya Bock, Bigelow graduate and current high school student, is offering tutoring and homework help via Zoom this summer (and possibly in person if it becomes safe later in the summer). During the school year, she worked at a library … Continue reading →