Needham Community Education

Buckle up and grab your hard hat for a high-speed journey across the terrain! In this class, students become the chief engineers of their own bustling miniature world. We’ll lay down the tracks for a massive railway system—complete with looming bridges and secret tunnels—while managing a busy construction site filled with bulldozers and dump trucks. Whether you’re coordinating a heavy-duty haul or racing matchbox cars toward a checkered flag, you’ll learn the basics of structural design and teamwork. It’s time to shift into high gear and build the foundations of a transportation masterpiece!

Instructor: Ellen Porter, Instructional Assistant, Eliot 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!