Sign up now for summer camp in Wellesley (and beyond)

February 3, 2023 by admin Leave a Comment

SPONSORED CONTENT: Thanks to NEOC (pronounced nē-äk) for their swell sponsorship of The Swellesley Report’s Summer Camps page.

NEOC is a premier summer day camp experience that connects campers to nature through encouragement of their personal interests. Additionally, NEOC is a throw-back to vintage summer camps where children explored and played outside at an easy pace and without any technology at all. The NEOC team offers attentive customer service and convenience-focused amenities to support the needs of parents and families. REGISTER HERE.

Check out more great summer programs at The Swellesley Report’s Summer Camps page.

Summer camp spotlight: PopHealthExperience at Boston University

March 4, 2022 by admin Leave a Comment

What do homelessness, air pollution in cities, and the COVID-19 pandemic have in common? These are issues that public health professionals tackle every day. At Boston University’s School of Public Health summer 2022 program, the PopHealthExperience, rising 10th-12th-graders engage in an immersive introduction to the field of public health.

In PopHealthExperience, students learn from Boston University School of Public Health faculty and graduate students about a range of public health topics, participate in hands-on research activities, discover career choices, and develop leadership skills.

An epidemic of summer learning

Students will learn the foundations of public health, delving into the areas of Biostatistics, Environmental Health, Epidemiology, Health Advocacy, and Health Policy. Building upon this knowledge, they will participate in experiential learning activities such as case studies to determine the cause of an epidemic. To bring it close to home, students will identify a public health challenge in their own communities and develop a short digital media advocacy piece explaining the challenge and its possible solutions.

The summer enrichment program will be taught at the Boston University Medical Campus (BUMC) located at 72 East Concord St., Boston. Students can opt for a day or residential program. For the residential program, students will be housed on Boston University’s campus in Myles Standish Hall (610 Beacon St., Boston). Graduate student chaperones will escort students to classes using the BU Shuttle. Daily extra-curricular excursions are planned with the intent of providing new experiences and opportunities to students as well as immersing them completely in the city.

We are living through an unprecedented time. Now, more than ever, PopHealthExperience is committed to educating young people about the fundamental skills of public health. Register for the PopHealthExperience immersive summer program today. The program will be held July 11 – July 22, 2022.

Wellesley summer program spotlight: nature-based learning and play at Boston Outdoor Preschool Network

February 23, 2022 by admin Leave a Comment

SPONSORED CONTENT: We’re Boston Outdoor Preschool Network (BOPN), an inspired team of teachers with experience in public, private, and Montessori schools. Opening up the world of outdoor exploration for children ages 15 months to 8 years is what drives us! Come join us for a magical summer experience as kids learn and thrive outdoors through nature-based learning and play.

Now enrolling for summer programs. Register here.

Children in our Wellesley program spend their days exploring the 175 acres of woodlands, fields, and gardens at Massachusetts Horticultural Society & Elm Bank Reservation.

Children are active participants in selecting which places within the property we visit each day, and how we explore them. The environment includes:

extensive wooded areas
over 5 acres of gardens, including a children’s garden, vegetable garden, herb garden, formal garden, trial garden, and pollinator garden
open fields and meadows
brooks and vernal pools
the “compost mountain”

At BOPN we build community while valuing each child’s unique experiences and needs. Our operational strategies, safety protocols, and consistent daily routines help us to provide safe and fun adventures for each child.

For more information on specific program offerings, session dates, and tuition, please visit our website at https://www.bopn.org/. Submit an inquiry via our interest form, and a member of our team will be in contact promptly. Sign your child up for a summer of curiosity, discovery, and connection with nature.

SUMMER PROGRAM: Boston Outdoor Preschool Network (BOPN)
LOCATION: Mass Hort/Elm Bank Reservation property, 900 Washington St, Wellesley, MA 02482
REGISTRATION: https://www.bopn.org/summerbopnitems-1-1

Wellesley free summer youth programs make a comeback—plus a new one from DPW & MLP

February 16, 2022 by Bob Brown Leave a Comment

The Wellesley youth Commission’s free summer programs, which have been scrapped in recent years due to the pandemic, are scheduled to be back this year.

Registration for these programs—one of the best deals in town—is open until the end of February for kids entering grades 6, 7 and 8 in the fall of 2022. Wellesley residents as well as those who don’t live in town but attend Wellesley Public Schools can be registered.

Attendees will be chosen by lottery.

The week-long programs are:

Fire Rescuers, July 11-July 15 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Wellesley Summer Eco Program, July 18-July 22 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
DPW/WMLP Exploration Program, July 25-July 29 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Wellesley Police Department Youth Academy, August 1-August 5 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Complete details are available on the Wellesley Youth Commission website.

wellesley fire camp — Wellesley fire rescuers camp (2018)

Wellesley Summer Camps & Programs, (and beyond)

Wellesley summer camp listings—sign up for next year

August 31, 2021 by admin Leave a Comment

Thanks to iCode, Wellesley’s premier comprehensive K-12 programs in computer science, for sponsoring The Swellesley Report’s Summer Camps page.

iCode is not only a great place for kids, it’s a great place to work, too. Contact iCode today to work with kids in an exciting, engaging, and fun environment. iCode is already looking ahead to fall 2021, and needs lab mentors for its after-school programs. The hours are perfect for educators, high school students, and college students who want to share their knowledge of computer coding or STEAM-related interests with the next generation of tech-savvy youth.

Full time or part-time onsite opportunities are available, with flexible hours. Classes run 3pm-8pm on weekdays (except Wednesdays, which are noon-8pm) & Saturdays, 10am-4pm.

Contact Deborah for more info on inclusion of your camp located in Wellesley or elsewhere, or for advertising on Swellesley. Camp parents and guardians: Please let camps know that you found them here, if you did…thanks.

Wellesley summer camp spotlight: Write Ahead brings critical thinking to writing

June 26, 2021 by admin Leave a Comment

Summer Writing Classes for Grades 3-10

SPONSORED POST: Raise your child’s academic performance through Write Ahead’s summer writing programs. Write Ahead’s persuasive and analytic writing classes build foundational skills that help students master expository writing and critical thinking. Write Ahead employs a structured teaching methodology that aligns with how students naturally learn. 95% of students agreed or strongly agreed that after completing a class, their writing quality improved.

Write Ahead, Wellesley

Parent Testimonials:

“My son has enjoyed the summer class so much he would like to continue in the fall semester. That speaks volumes about the quality of the classes.” 10th grader’s mother, Needham

“Our daughter’s writing has evolved greatly with the guidance provided and we are thrilled with how much she has learned. In addition, she looks forward to the classes.” 4th grader’s mother, Wellesley

“My son enjoys his writing class, and likes the instructor. It’s great to see that he is learning to analyze what he’s reading, to think critically, and to structure and substantiate his claims.” 6th grader’s mother, Westwood

“My daughter feels she learns a new strategy and her writing advances with each class. Write Ahead deserves its great reputation.” 8th grader’s mother, Sharon, MA

Write Ahead, Wellesley

Classes start June 28th and are offered online:

3rd & 4th Grade—Develop & Support a Claim

5th & 6th Grade—Argument & Literary Analysis

7th & 8th Grade—Literary & Historic Essays

9th & 10th Grade—Advanced Literary & Historic Analysis

ISEE/SSAT Test Prep

College Essay Writing

Learn more: https://www.write-ahead.com/classessummer2021

Lift your child’s writing quality today!

Wellesley Community Bulletin Board

May 26, 2021 by Deborah Brown Leave a Comment

Check out the Community Bulletin Board section on The Swellesley Report, a place to find out about exciting events going on in the area.

Featured this week:

The Concord Review History Camp

Summer seminar for middle school students. See the flyer.
Promotes a love for history by allowing students to conduct in-depth research into their chosen historical topic.
stevenlee@tcr.org

MassBay Community College

Welcome back! Fall semester is on campus and online. See the flyer.
Classes start Sept. 7, 2021. Register now.
Start here, go anywhere

Aulegatum Financial Partners presents free movie screening event

The timeless classic, Think and Grow Rich is now a movie.
Screening date: June 25, 2021, 9:30pm
Free ticket here.

Wellesley Square salon news

Spacious, bright, and sunny hair salon overlooking the village in Wellesley Square has one chair available for the right stylist …. interested parties please call or text 781-223-8558

Here’s how to have your business or non-profit’s flyer appear on The Swellesley Report’s Community Bulletin Board at a nominal rate