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NCE Middle School Programs
Needham Community Education’s NCE Elementary program offers a wide array of after school classes at each elementary school at the end of the school day.
Summer Explorations 2026
Health and Wellness
Exercise and recreation classes
Fine arts and crafts
DYI, home, garden and skills classes
Humanities and science programs
Investment and financial planning classes
Parenting programs
Learn to play a game or improve your game skills
SSAT, SAT prep, PSAT prep, and prep school, college and grad school application related programs for students and parents.
Special events
NCE Elementary After School Classes for Broadmeadow Students
NCE Elementary After School Classes for Eliot Students
NCE Elementary After School Classes for Mitchell Students
NCE Elementary After School Classes for Newman Students
NCE Elementary After School Classes at Sunita WIlliams
NCE Kids' Late Afternoon and Evening Classes
NCE Kids Virtual Classes
Private Music Lessons
Since ancient times, Japan has been enamored with the beauty of the seasons, with much of everyday life revolving around the foods, the flowers, and the festivals that mark the passage of time. Experience a year in Japan through exquisite images and evocative stories, from the celebration of New Year’s Day to the ringing of temple bells in the final moments of December 31. If Japan is one of your dream destinations, gain valuable tips and cultural insights to make your journey even more meaningful. Limited to 12.
Wendy Dodek has a 40+ year connection with Japan, beginning in the late 1980s, when she taught at the largest language institute in Japan, specializing in cross-cultural and business communication. For over a decade, she worked at the Museum of Fine Arts, coordinating programs-- many with Japanese artists and performers. Over the years, she has returned to Japan many times for both business and pleasure. With her extensive experience, she developed presentations to share cultural, artistic, and practical knowledge with Americans.
Wendy Dodek
