Building a strong, inclusive community through learning, enrichment, and connection. PickleballRally for a great cause!Pickleball Tournament FundraiserWednesday November 4th at Lincoln Eliot Elementary School Beginners: 6 – 7:30 PM | Beyond Beginners: 8 – 9:30 PM $35 per player | Ages 16 and up Join us for a lively Pickleball Tournament supporting the NCE Scholarship Fund! You don’t need to be an advanced player to sign up. We have two rounds: one for beginners, and one for players beyond the beginner level. Gift certificates from local businesses will be awarded to top performers in each round. Bring your own paddles and balls and come ready to build your skills, compete, and have fun! Secure your spot today!Time 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 13, 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 party led by DJ Mike Pride, featuring dancing, games, raffle tickets, snacks, and more. Exclusively for 5th graders! Grab your tickets today 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
