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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
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
Are you about to become a grandparent, or have you recently welcomed a new grandchild into your life? Grandparenting is a unique and rewarding experience, but it can also come with its own set of questions and challenges, especially in today's world of modern parenting practices. This class is designed to empower you with the knowledge and skills you need to be the best support system for your children and grandchildren during this exciting journey, especially in the first few months after baby arrives. We will cover topics like understanding modern parenting, communication and boundaries, ways to support your children as they become parents, newborn care, infant feeding and sleep, emotional support, your roles and more!
Hilary Witcher is a Certified Postpartum Doula and trained Birth Doula with DONA International. She is also a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist with Lactation Education Resources and owns a Postpartum Doula Referral Agency. Hilary has taught parents-to-be about childbirth, postpartum and newborns for the past 7+ years and has been running regular parent groups for the past 6+ years. Hilary has 2 kids, ages 17 and 15, and lives with them and her rescue hound in Needham. Doula And Lactation Services | NewFamilyNeeds.
Hilary Witcher