Learn, make, move, play, improve, explore, taste and more...NCE has a class for you!
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
Explore the epic world of trading cards! From the strategic gameplay of trading card games (TCGs) like Magic: The Gathering and Pokémon to the collectible excitement of sports cards, this class will celebrate your interest in and inspire you to design your own. We'll design and illustrate custom cards, develop game mechanics that will make them unique, and bring our creations to life. And get ready to talk cards too – we'll share ideas, discuss strategies, and debate our favorite characters and players. Whether you're a sports fanatic, a fantasy enthusiast, a game lover, or simply curious, this class is for you!
Note: NCE will provide cards. Students are asked to not bring in cards from home, unless requested by the instructor.
Instructor: Brett Shostek, Instructional Assistant, Newman Elementary
ACTIVE EXPLORATIONS: In addition to the outdoor movement and break times planned by each instructor, students participating in full-day Summer Explorations classes will enjoy a 40-minute active break each day led by highly qualified Needham Public School P.E. and Wellness Instructors. During this time, students will head to the gym or venture outside to get some fresh air and move their bodies. Whether it's a brisk walk around the grounds, high-energy running games and relay races, or exciting team sports and activities, this time is a great way to break up the day, get some energy out, and boost focus for the rest of class!
Brett Shostek
