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 2025
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.
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/Winter After School Classes
Registration begins: Monday, September 22nd @ 7:00am
Registration ends: Thursday, October 9th
* Extended Registration for select classes ends: Monday, November 10th
CLICK HERE TO VIEW AFTER SCHOOL CLASS CATALOG
Please review ALL NCE IMPORTANT INFO, REGISTRATION TIPS & POLICIES before enrolling.
Click here for instructions on setting up your account in advance of registration.
Please note that classes fill quickly. Registrations are taken on a first-come, first-served basis.
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.
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.
Waitlist: If your class is already full we encourage you to put your student's name on the waitlist -AND- register 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.
Elementary After School Classes for Winter/Spring (Grades K-5) will be shared in late-December/early-January. Please keep an eye on this website or for future emails regarding!
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!
Program Director, Elementary + Summer Explorations: Anna_Cohen@needham.k12.ma.us
Scholarships: Rita_Jarvis@needham.k12.ma.us
