Needham Community Education

If you enjoy Magic The Gathering and/or Yahtzee, you will LOVE Dice Throne, which combines the best of both games into one. Dice Throne is an action-packed dice and card game combo where you choose a hero, shuffle their deck, upgrade your abilities, roll some dice, play some cards, and maybe even activate your Ultimate Ability. Once you've mastered the basics of Dice Throne, join up with your buddies and take on Dice Throne Adventures, a cooperative campaign-style board game that uses the basic rules of Dice Throne, but requires you and your teammates to work together against the game itself. Adding elements of Dungeons and Dragons into the game, your team will crawl through several dungeons fighting minions and finding loot along the way. Eventually, your team will find the Boss Portal, fight other Fallen Heroes, and even the Mad King himself. Does your team have what it takes? Only by working together and playing as a team will you be able to defeat the Mad King and find out. Click here to view a brief video showcasing the exciting world of Dice Throne Adventures!

Dive into the world of improvised theatre with us, where laughter is guaranteed and anything can happen. Inspired by the hilarious antics of "Whose Line is it Anyway?" and classic family games like Taboo, Code Names, Charades and Pictionary, we'll embark on a week filled with laughter and learning. Through engaging games and exercises, you'll sharpen your comedic timing, unleash your creativity, and boost your self-confidence like never before. Say goodbye to fear and hello to endless possibilities as we encourage each other to embrace the mantra of "Yes, and" and let our imaginations run wild.

Join professional dog trainers Ciera & Julie for an introduction to the world of dog care and training. Topics covered include dog grooming and health, the history of dog training, jobs for dogs, and dog training techniques. Students will learn proper dog and puppy care and grooming techniques. Additionally, they will be able have the opportunity to have hands-on experience teaching dogs basic obedience cues and tricks, along with exploring careers with dogs, such as Dog Walking.Students will learn essential dog safety skills like how to read a dog's body language and how to properly greet a dog. Special Guest appearances may include Needham Rocket or other Gofi trained dogs. Note: If you are looking for a Full Day option, this class can be pared with the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

Join us in a whirlwind of creativity as we explore the endless possibilities of paper! From mesmerizing paper marbling to captivating Kirigami, personalized stationery, and the world of zines and pop-up books, there's something for everyone. Unleash your imagination as we dive into crafting, sculpting, and designing with paper, turning ordinary sheets into extraordinary works of art. Don't miss out on this inspiration-filled class—come join us and let's make magic with paper together!

Students will embark on an exciting journey into the world of programming using Python, a versatile and widely-used programming language. This class is designed to introduce students to the fundamental concepts of programming through hands-on experience with Finch robots, programmable devices that offer a tangible way to interact with code. Students will work through a series of challenges and robot competitions as they learn how to code. Course Objectives Include: Introduction to Python: Students will learn the basic syntax and structure of the Python programming language, including variables, data types, loops, and conditional statements. Robotics Fundamentals: Students will gain an understanding of robotics concepts such as sensors, actuators, and control systems, as well as the role of programming in robotics. Programming Logic: Through practical exercises and projects, students will develop problem-solving skills and learn to break down complex tasks into manageable steps. Hands-on Experience: Using Finch robots, students will apply their programming knowledge to real-world scenarios, engaging in activities that involve movement, sensing, and interaction with the environment. Creative Expression: Students will have opportunities to unleash their creativity by designing and implementing their own programs, experimenting with different behaviors and functionalities for the robots. Note: the robots are already built, this course focuses on programming and controlling a robot, not building a robot.

Who needs Paris when you have NCE Summer Olympics? If you love Survivor, Wipe Out or Minute to Win It then this class is for you! Join us for a week full of physical and mental challenges and games that are not traditional team sports. You will participate individually, and as part of a team, in a variety of cooperative games and friendly competitions. Activities may include trivia, logic challenges, puzzles, obstacle courses, relay races, and more. Repeat students welcome. The excitement never ends and the games and challenges change continuously so we encourage students to enjoy this class for as many weeks as they'd like. You can double, triple, even quadruple the fun! Note: Weather permitting this class will take place outdoors for most or all of each day. Please dress accordingly and bring sunscreen and a water bottle.