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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
Personal safety is a critical concern for all. An understanding of measures you can take to protect you and your family will enable you to develop a well-structured personal and home safety plan that will empower you to respond effectively to various situations, enhancing your confidence and security. The program will cover the following:
1. Avoidance of conflict
2. Situational Awareness techniques
3. Knowing how not to look like a victim
4. Knowing how not to make oneself a victim
5. Formulating a home defense plan for oneself and the family
Jeffrey Sacks was aLieutenant in the South African Defense force. The experience enabled him to accrue discipline and knowledge related to personal safety. Following his military experience, Jeff pursued a passion for medicine, becoming an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon with DMD, BDS and MS degrees. In his 45 year career, he made significant contributions in the field of surgery in his Chestnut Hill practice. Jeff is now retired, and he has chosen to share his skills, passion and knowledge as a firearms education instructor. He is committed to promoting safety and responsible firearm use, drawing on his diverse professional background to educate and empower others. His credentials include: BFI : Basic Firearm instructor for State of Massachusetts, NRA Pistol Instructor, and USCCA: United States Concealed Carry Association, Certified Instructor.
Jeffrey Sacks
