Building a strong, inclusive community through learning, enrichment, and connection STEAM saturdaysSTEAM adventures for grades k – 5Create & Discover on Saturdays!Join us for Saturday STEAM enrichment at Cabot Elementary! Explore, create, and learn something new through hands-on learning that builds curiosity and confidence. From lab explorations to chess, we have something for everyone! Oct 17 – Dec 12 | 9 – 10:30 AM at Cabot Elementary Browse STEAM Saturday OfferingsFall RegistrationLearn Something New This Falljoin our fall programs!From after-school clubs for kids to enriching classes for adults, there’s something for everyone this fall. Explore what’s new, discover a passion, and learn something new this season. School Year KidsAdultsTime for PartnersCalling all Little Learners!Play time for toddlers!Ages 18 months – 4 years with an adult | Newton City Hall Time For Partners is now a part of NCE! Come create, explore, and make new friends through art, music, and play! Drop in or join weekly to make a new art project and enjoy music, movement, and more. Sign Up or Learn MoreEarly release daysDon’t miss out on early release days!Early release adventures12:15 – 4 PM | Mason-Rice, Burr, Cabot, & Ward Elementary This school year, we have a fun activity for every NPS early release day, hosted at four different elementary schools! Join us for Super Slime Creations, Toy Factory, Work It Circuits, BuildARama, Crazy Chemistry Creations, and Snap Circuit Workshop. Learn More & RegisterFUNTASTIC FRIDAYSDon’t miss out on the fun!5th grade: it’s time to party!Monday–Friday | 8:30 AM–5 PM Every Week, June 29–August 21 Nov 6, Dec 11, Mar 19, & May 7 6:30 – 8:30 PM at The Cooper Center | $20 tickets FUNtastic Fridays are back and better than ever! Bring your friends and join us for an epic dance party led by DJ Mike Pride, featuring a photo booth, games, line dances, themed crafts, pizza, and more. Monday–Friday | 8:30 AM–5 PM Every Week, June 29–August 21 Parents: Check out our discounts at Newtonville restaurants so your Friday is FUNtastic too! Grab your tickets todayNAA BAsketballWELCOME TO THE 2026 – 2027 SEASON!NAA BasketballRegister by October 24 (Grades 4 – 9) | November 20 (Grade 3) NAA Basketball is back for the 26/27 school year! NAA’s leagues are for players from the third grade through high school. While boys have traditionally made up the majority of the players, the league welcomes players of all abilities, experience levels, and genders. Register before spots fill up! Our Classes Adults School-Year Kids & Teens Summer Camp View Our Current Catalogs Browse our current and archived catalogs. Please keep in mind dates, classes, and locations may have been updated on the online listing since the catalog was published. Apply for a Scholarship 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. Donate to Our Scholarship Fund Donations allow us to increase both the number and size of the scholarships we offer each term, providing greater opportunities for individuals and families in need. What We Do Newton Community Education’s Mission We are a self-sustaining arm of the Newton Public Schools dedicated to your lifelong learning. NCE offer programs for everyone eager to explore—from toddlers to seniors—from Newton and beyond. When the school day ends, our classes begin, offering access to school facilities for community learning. We aim to inspire or nurture your passion with quality programs provided at a reasonable cost. Testimonials Slide 1“We love NCE and are grateful for all you do on our behalf. I don’t toss these words off lightly or gratuitously. I’ve taken cabinet making, piano, tai chi, bridge, and several other courses through NCE. I have built furniture that still sits in most rooms in my home thanks to your programs, played several songs on the piano that have generously been called “music,” and are now having a blast with bridge. We very much appreciate you folks.” Paul T Slide 2“I appreciate the NCE team and their work. Our children had taken many NCE classes throughout the years and had lots of fun, and their behind the scene work is not unnoticed.” Connie W Slide 2“I wanted to say thank you for offering programs during vacation weeks! I signed up my 7th grade daughter for an Acrylic Painting class and it has been just wonderful! She is loving the class, and has learned so much in such a short time. It has been so great for her to have this fun, confidence building, creative outlet. The class has exceeded my expectations!” Anonymous Parent
