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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
Welcome to the ultimate playground of motion and gravity where we'll become master architects and "chaos consultants" as we explore the thrilling intersection of physics and creativity. From the calculated precision of truss bridges to the high-speed loops of rollercoaster physics, we’ll dive deep into what makes structures stand tall and objects move fast. The highlight? Designing Rube Goldberg machines where a single marble might trigger a chain reaction of zip lines, pulleys, and levers. Whether you’re engineering a shock-absorbing skyscraper or a precision-launch catapult system, get ready to think outside the box, embrace the "oops," and build the impossible.
Instructor: Sam Lee, Special Education Instructional Assistant, Broadmeadow Elementary
Samantha Lee
