Needham Community Education

Roll the dice and deal the cards! Whether you’re looking to improve your strategy skills or want to try new challenges, SmörgåsBOARD offers an all-you-can-play feast of gaming for all. This class invites you to explore everything from time-honored classics to modern strategy hits, high-energy dice challenges, and cooperative team adventures. Each day features rotating game stations designed to keep the action moving and the choices fresh. You will dive into a mix of high-speed, fast-paced gameplay that tests your reflexes alongside more drawn-out, immersive sessions that reward deep thinking and long-term planning. This class hopes you will find your next favorite hobby and make new friends at the table. The board is set—are you in? Instructors: Joshua Sanders, Social Studies Teacher, Pollard Middle School and Corena Powers, Special Education Department Assistant, High Rock & Pollard Middle School 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!

Explore a variety of 2D and 3D art techniques in this hands-on class. Students will learn drawing, painting, sculpting, and building, developing their skills through observation, exploration, and collaborative projects. We'll also examine the work of prominent artists and illustrators for inspiration and insights into the creative process. Students will create multiple pieces of art, expressing and celebrating their individual artistic voices. Instructor: Jennie Bates, Art Teacher, Sunita Williams 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!