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 SUMMER PROGRAMMING FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS!
NHS SUMMER COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS
TAKING ACTION BEYOND NEEDHAM
MAKE A DIFFERENCE BY PERFORMING VALUABLE SERVICES FOR THE SELECTED NON-PROFIT
ORGANIZATIONS, AND EARN ONE COMMUNITY CLASSROOM CREDIT IN THE PROCESS.
In its fourth year, the NCE NHS Summer Community Service program sends teams of students and a faculty leader to
participate in weeklong volunteer activities in Boston and Cambridge the weeks of 7/6, 7/13, and 7/20. Each program is
approximately 6-7 hours a day, including travel time. Specific hours will be determined closer to the start date.
The faculty leader will escort the team members to the volunteer site from a designated location, using public
transportation and walking; and they will supervise the team throughout the day. The leader will also educate the
volunteers on the mission of the organization and the cause it addresses. When time allows, each volunteer team may
explore areas in and out of the city that relate to the volunteer placement.
ART OF BUILDING COMMUNITY: Creating a Neighborhood Mural
Dot Art: Little House School, Dorchester
Ages: 15 and older
Instructor: Heather Harris, NHS Counselor
Participants will support and work along side Boston elementary school students to design and execute a large-scale
mosaic piece that will become a permanent installation in Dorchester. The mosaic will reflect the rich diversity of the
Dorchester community. The Boston students are part of the summer art program called Dot Art. (The word “Dot” is a
well-known nickname for the neighborhood of Dorchester in Boston.) The mission of Dot Art is to make exemplary
visual arts education available to young children from Dorchester and the surrounding neighborhoods. To achieve its
mission, Dot Art embraces the following three goals:
1. To empower individual children by enhancing their abilities to think visually and to practice creative problemsolving techniques
2. To unite diverse groups within the Dorchester community around the processes and products of visual art
making
3. To build meaningful connections between the Dorchester community and major cultural institutions.
July 20-24 (approximately 7:45am-3pm)
Code: 50345.3
Fee: $280
Limited to 8 students
HELPING VETERANS
New England Center for Homeless Veterans: 17 Court Street, Boston; www.nechv.org
Ages: 16 and older
Instructor: Glen Hopkins, NHS Wellness Teacher
The New England Center for Homeless Veterans provides veterans with tools for independent living. Volunteer
responsibilities might include interacting with veterans in the buffet line during lunch, helping the men to update their
computer skills, performing administrative tasks at the shelter, and working in the NECHV warehouse in Weymouth.
Important information:
1 1. This opportunity is best suited for students who have the maturity to appreciate and function with a difficult
population. While this experience will be very rewarding, students must be prepared to interact with respect and
they must be flexible in potentially uncomfortable situations.
2. Participants will be transported by the NECHV van to the NECHV warehouse facility in Weymouth. When
registering your child for this program, you agree to allow your child to travel in the van with the group.
Participants will meet the instructor at the Needham Center Commuter Rail each morning. Bring money for the train and
lunch. Check email the previous evening for updates.
July 6-10 (approximately 8:30AM-3PM)
Code: 50344.1
Fee: $270
Limited to 6 students
INS AND OUTS OF A LARGE NON-PROFIT
American Red Cross of Eastern MA: Cambridge and Boston sites; www.bostonredcross.org
Ages: 15 and older
Instructor: Ken Lundberg, Pollard English Teacher
This volunteer opportunity will give you hands-on experience in many areas of Red Cross operations. You will provide
assistance to disaster team leaders, learn about fundraising and public relations and serve clients at a food pantry.
Participants will meet the instructor at the Needham Center Commuter Rail each morning. Bring money for the train and
lunch. Check email the previous evening for updates.
July 6-10
Code: 50343.1
Time: approximately 8AM-3PM
Fee: $270
Limited to 6 students
July 13-17
Code: 50343.2
SERVING UP HOPE: WOMEN’S LUNCH PLACE AND ROOM TO GROW
Womenʼs Lunch Place: 67 Newbury St., Boston; www.womenslunchplace.org
Room to Grow: 142 Berkeley St., Boston; www.roomtogrow.org
Ages: 16 and older
Instructor: Martha Matlaw, Retired Pollard English Teacher
At Room to Grow, an agency that provides a strong foundation for babies born into poverty, spend the mornings
receiving and sorting donated baby clothes, toys and equipment and organize the public space to make it inviting for
clients.
At lunchtime, provide “service with a smile” to homeless and low-income, working women at the Womenʼs Lunch Place
in Back Bay. Improve the quality of life for WLP guests and gain valuable food service experience. Tasks include:
unpacking produce, assisting in food preparation, serving lunch, and cleaning up.
Participants will meet the instructor at the Needham Center Commuter Rail each morning. Bring money for the train and
lunch. Check email the previous evening for updates.
July 20-24 (approximately 8AM-3PM)
Code: 50342.3
Fee: $270
Limited to 6 students
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SUMMER COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Registration begins at 8 AM on M3/30, on a first-come, firstserved basis.
Registrations received prior to 8 AM on M3/30 will be processed
at the end of the day.
A $30 fee will be charged for changes, and $30 for cancellations.
There will be NO refunds after May 15.
Please use the registration form on page 5, and submit it with
payment to NCE (in person, by fax or by mail).
Questions regarding the Summer Community Service Program?
Contact Amy Goldman, NCE Program Director, at
2 [email protected] or 781-455-0400 x214
SPORTS CLINIC
FLYING ROCKETS VOLLEYBALL CLINIC
Grades 6-12
Instructor: David Powell, NHS Boyʼs Volleyball Coach
Flying Rockets Volleyball Camp will provide players with the fundamental skills of the sport. Coaches will provide expert
instruction in the latest techniques of serving, passing, setting, hitting, blocking and defense. We will focus on individual
skills to make each camper a better volleyball player! We also will pay special attention to team offense and defense
and will lead team-building activities. We want to give a chance to every student to experience what it means to be a
part of a team and to be a great volleyball player. All skill levels are welcome.
Needham High School: 9 am-3 pm
Thursday, June 25-Friday, June 26
Limited to 60 students
50268.01
$100
Needham High School: 9 am-3 pm
Monday, June 29-Thursday, July 2
Limited to 60 students
50268.02
$200
INTENSIVE WRESTLING CLINIC
Grades 6-12
Instructors
Olympic Gold Medalist Kenny Monday: Three-time Olympian, winning Gold in 1988 and Silver in 1992. Undefeated
in his High School career, he was a 4-time state champion. He went on to be an All-American at Oklahoma State
University, winning the NCAA title in 1984. He is also a 4-time USA Freestyle champion and a member of the National
Wrestling Hall-of-Fame. After serving as a long-time assistant coach at OSU, he now trains mixed martial arts
professionals around the country.
NHS Head Coach Dr. Robert Pritchett: AAU Grand National Champion, 2-time Maccabiah freestyle National
Champion World medalist, 2-time regional Olympic trial runner-up, former Head Coach at Red Lion, Tower Hill, Cheyney
University, and current Needham High School Head Coach.
Needham High School Assistant Coach, Eric Rubin
Learn what it takes to excel at the next level, with four days of intensive wrestling training, drills and skill development.
Live wrestling sessions will be set up to challenge for each wrestler. This is a unique opportunity to learn techniques
from an Olympic champion that will help your development on and off the mat.
Students must bring a nut-free lunch, snack water and beverages (bottle water) headgear and wrestling shoes.
Needham High School A Gym: 8:30 am-3:30 pm
Monday, July 27-Thursday, July 30
50271.4
$200
Limited to 50 students
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3 Sports Clinic Registration Information
Registration is underway.
A $30 fee will be charged for changes, and $30 for
cancellations. There will be NO refunds after May 15.
Please use the registration form on page 5, and submit
it with payment to NCE (in person, by fax or by mail).
Questions regarding Sports Clinics? Contact Amy
Goldman, NCE Program Director, at
[email protected] or 781-455-0400
x214
COLLEGE PREP
SAT PREP CLASSES
Needham Community Education will again offer summer sessions of the SAT Prep course developed and taught by
Needham High School teachers. The teachers are experienced with SAT Prep and are known for their engaging,
dynamic, and effective classes. For the summer SAT classes, 8 of the full 11 class sessions are scheduled, with the
remaining 3 classes held in the fall, to provide preparation closer to the time of the SAT exam. Students can choose one
of the three summer SAT classes: a Tuesday/Thursday evening class in July; a Wednesday morning class in July and
August; and a Tuesday/Thursday evening class in August. More detailed information on these classes will be available
by March 30, posted to the district website www.needham.k12.ma.usunder Community Ed and High School. For more
information, please contact Mary Grace Summergrad, at 781-455-0400 x223 or email:
[email protected]
NOTE: The summer SAT Prep classes are in preparation for the current SAT exam, and not the new SAT exam
scheduled to come out in the spring of 2016.
COLLEGE TOURS
One session of the College Tours class will be offered for the summer of 2015: Tuesday-Thursday, July 14-16. Students
visit a range of colleges and universities over the three days, accompanied by Needham High School guidance staff.
The tours and meetings with admissions officers at each school help students learn the differences between schools and
what qualities appeal to them most. More detailed information on the College Tours class will be available by March 30,
posted to the district website www.needham.k12.ma.us under Community Ed and High School. For more information,
please contact Mary Grace Summergrad, at 781-455-0400 x223 or email:
[email protected]
COLLEGE PREP REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Ø Registration information will be emailed and online shortly.
Ø Questions regarding College Prep programs? Contact Mary Grace Summergrad, NCE Program Director, at
mary_grace_summergrad@needham or 781-455-0400 x223.
4 NCE NHS SUMMER PROGRAMS 2015 Registration Form First Name ___________________________________________________ Last Name __________________________________________________________________ Nick Name_______________________________School ___________________________________(Entering) Grade____________ Address _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Home Phone______________________________Email Address _________________________________________________________________________________ Parent Name ____________________________________ Work # _______________________________________ Cell# __________________________________ Parent Name ____________________________________ Work # _______________________________________ Cell# __________________________________ Emergency Contact _____________________________ Daytime #______________________________ Cell#______________________________________ Title of Class
Dates
Class Fee
2nd Choice Class and Code
OR “√”
to
Waitlist
Class Code
TOTAL: SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS: Please note that no nurse is on duty, and NCE staff members do not have access to nurse records, medications (including EpiPens and
inhalers), or IEPs.
My child has life-threatening allergies and will require an EpiPen: YES / NO
My child will bring an inhaler: YES / NO
If YES, please intitial here to indicate your understanding that you must deliver an
EpiPen and a copy of your child’s Allergy Action Plan to the NCE On-Site
Coordinator on the 1st day of the program, and that if these items are not provided,
NCE staff will call 911 in the event of an apparent allergic reaction. _______
If YES, parent must initial here that the child will carry his/her inhaler, the child has
permission to self-administer the inhaler, and that you have provided the school nurse
with a copy of the medical order for the child’s school health file. _________
List your child’s allergies here:
Other medical issues
Behavioral issues:
Emotional issues:
I/We, the parents/guardians of_______________________ a minor, hereby consent to his/her participation in the Needham Community Education Program, the taking of photos of
my/our child and/or promotion of the program, and to his/her use of the Needham Public Schools facilities and equipment. I/We further agree to release and hold harmless the
Town of Needham, Needham Public Schools and their employees, agents and assigns from any and all liability or expenses arising out of any incident involving, or any account of
any injury to the above named minor in connection with such program. I/We further consent to emergency treatment by a physician in the event of injury to, or illness of our child
during his/her participation in this program. I/We accept full responsibility for all costs for any such emergency treatment. I/We agree to abide by NCE policies.
Parent/Guardian Signature (REQUIRED) ________________________________________________________________________ Date_______________________
TO REGISTER (DO NOT DELIVER VIA YOUR CHILD’S SCHOOL):
1) RECOMMENDED: PAY by CHARGE or CHECK in PERSON at
Needham Community Education, 1st floor, 1330 Highland Ave.
2) RECOMMENDED: PAY by CHARGE by FAX (781-455-0417)
3) PAY by CHARGE or CHECK by MAIL:
NCE 1330 Highland Ave., Needham, MA 02492
Make checks payable to “Needham Community Education”
CHARGE TO: MC, VISA, or Discover
Card # _____________ / _____________ / _____________ / _____________ Exp. Date ________ / ________ CVV Code _______
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