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
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
Fall after school classes will be posted in mid-September.
Check back soon for more details!
Needham Community Education (NCE) offers a variety of enrichment programs for grades 1-5 (Fall/Winter) and K-5 (Winter/Spring), located at all Needham Elementary schools. NCE provides students with joyful and educational opportunities in the areas of visual arts, active play, science exploration, chess, technology and beyond. If you are looking to support your student's interests in a space that is welcoming and inclusive, NCE is the place for you!
Returning students are always welcome! Each session features new projects and activities.
All classes are tailored to the grades and interests of the students.
Please note that classes fill quickly. Registrations are taken on a first-come, first-served basis.
Waitlist: If your preferred class is already full we encourage you to put your student's name on the waitlist -AND- consider registering for another class, as many classes are likely to fill up soon. If your student is able to be moved off the waitlist at any point in time we will be in touch, and make all the necessary adjustments.
For Students in NEDP: Students enrolled in NEDP may also register for NCE Elementary classes. NEDP students will be escorted to NEDP at the end of their NCE class.
Enrollment Policy: Students may only register for NCE classes at the school they currently attend, unless otherwise specified.
Arrival: NCE will begin at the end of the school day. Students are dismissed to the designated NCE waiting area at their school, where they will be supervised by the NCE Onsite Coordinator until their NCE Instructor arrives.
Photos: NCE will occasionally be sharing highlights from our classes through Instagram and Facebook.
Click here for instructions on setting up your account in advance of registration.
Click here for information about scholarships.
NCE Winter/Spring 2026 Catalog
Please review ALL IMPORTANT CLASS INFO, REGISTRATION TIPS & POLICIES before enrolling. (updated 2/26)
Program Director, Elementary + Summer Explorations: Anna_Cohen@needham.k12.ma.us
