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Build Your Dream HouseArts & CraftsDesign the house of your dreams as you learn the basics of architectural design and construction. Explore various architectural styles, floor plans, and interior design concepts. Share ideas and insights as you collaborate with your classmates throughout the design process. You will complete a model that showcases your unique style and get a deeper appreciation for the art and science of architecture. Please note: No class Friday, May 23Spring 2025
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Busy Bee BookmakersMultimediaBring a story to life in this class where you will write, illustrate, and bind a book. Using New England authors as inspiration for points of view, cultural perspectives, illustration styles, and overall look, we will embrace the art of writing and illustrating a book from start to finish. We’ll end the week with a book fair to showcase our creations.SummerFun! 2025
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CPR & First Aid for Adults, Children & InfantsWellness & LifeThis American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED course trains participants to provide first aid, CPR, and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) in a safe, timely, and effective manner. Expect to learn about adult and child CPR and AED use, infant CPR, first aid basics including choking, medical emergencies, injury emergencies, environmental emergencies, preventing illness and injury, and opioid-associated life-threatening emergencies. This intensive, three-hour course is for anyone with little or no medical training. Participants will be emailed a course completion card, valid for two years. Please note: Due to an increase in the card fee the class is now $110. Important: Because this is a certification class, you must be on time. Students arriving more than 10 minutes late will be turned away and no refund will be granted.Spring 2025
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WaitlistCandy ShoppeCookingExplore your sweet side and learn how to make your own candy. Create a variety of homemade sweets, including hard candy, jelly candy, and beautiful chocolates. Dazzle your friends and family with your new confectionery skills. You’ll have plenty of tasty treats to bring home to share, as well as a stash to satisfy your own sweet tooth.SummerFun! 2025
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CandylandGames & FantasyGet ready for a sugar rush of creativity and discovery. We’ll make candy-inspired crafts, build a piñata, and use candy to complete colorful science experiments and edible art projects. Of course we’ll also play a few rounds of the classic board game and maybe even create some candy-centric games of our own. This week will be a treat for your imagination—and your sweet tooth!SummerFun! 2025
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Central Square Food & Mural TourOut & AboutDiscover this Cambridge neighborhood’s vibrant art and food scene, led by a friendly and knowledgeable guide. Visit Graffiti Alley and paint your own m asterpiece, then uncover a hidden second alley filled with even more art. Immerse yourself in large-scale murals and public art as you enjoy delicious bites from beloved local spots. Savor Vietnamese green papaya salad, butter beef spring rolls, and a fascinating beverage surprise at Shojo Cambridge. Indulge in Japanese tapas at PAGU, featuring tasty patatas bravas and black cod croquetas. At Viale, taste the best arancini in Boston and enjoy their occhi stellati mocktail under the stars. All ages welcome.Spring 2025
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Chair YogaFitness & DancePlease note: Class will be held on 4/22 but not 4/29. One great thing about yoga is that it can be adapted to suit anyone’s needs. Chair yoga is especially beneficial for beginners, senior citizens, people with injuries, or those looking to learn how to apply yoga techniques at the office. As we practice chair yoga, our bodies relax and our minds quiet. During our time together, we will increase our self-awareness and revitalize our lives. Yoga has been proven to improve strength and flexibility, as well as reduce stress and manage pain. The chair yoga postures taught in this class can be integrated throughout your day.Spring 2025
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Cheeses of PortugalFood & DrinkDiscover the rich diversity of Portuguese cheeses in this immersive tasting class, where you’ll sample a range of soft, creamy, and aged varieties made from cow, goat, and sheep milk. From the Beiras to the Azores and Alentejo, we’ll highlight regional flavors shaped by unique climates and artisanal methods. We’ll discuss production processes, flavor profiles, and pairing suggestions, making this class ideal for both beginners and seasoned cheese enthusiasts eager to expand their palate with Portugal’s best-kept cheese secrets.Spring 2025
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Chess WizardsGames & FantasyConsidered one of the greatest games ever invented, chess teaches many important life concepts such as concentration, sportsmanship, how to win graciously, and how to accept defeat with dignity. Learn chess rules, positional tactics, and basic to more advanced moves with the guidance of an experienced chess master. We will divide into groups according to experience, and end the week with a mini-chess tournament.SummerFun! 2025
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WaitlistChess WizardsGames & FantasyConsidered one of the greatest games ever invented, chess teaches many important life concepts such as how to win graciously, how to accept defeat with dignity, concentration, and sportsmanship. Learn chess rules, positional tactics, and basics to more advanced moves with the guidance of an experienced chess master. We will divide into groups according to experience and end the program with a mini chess tournament. All levels welcome.Spring 2025
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Children of Abraham: Shared Origins & Divided HistoriesContemporary Issues & HistoryJudaism, Christianity, and Islam are often called “Abrahamic” religions because they each claim to worship the same god and trace their lineage to Abraham in the biblical book of Genesis. If they share this common origin, why has their history been marked by so much conflict? This class explores how each tradition uses Abraham in shaping its identity. We will examine key passages from the Hebrew Bible, New Testament, and Qur’an to understand how and why claims to be “children of Abraham” emerged in specific historical contexts. Finally, we’ll discuss what this history means for Jewish, Christian, and Muslim relations today.Spring 2025
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Chinatown Bakery BunsFood & DrinkThe bakeries in Chinatown are filled with the mouth-watering aromas of freshly baked buns and pastries. Join us to recreate three Chinatown bakery favorites. We’ll start by making coconut buns, addictively tender yeasty buns filled with sweet coconut paste. Next, we’ll make fluffy pineapple buns with a special crispy topping. We’ll also recreate a star of dim sum tables: barbecue pork bao (steamed buns). At the end of class, everyone will enjoy eating their creations together. Please bring several containers to take home finished dishes, and if you like, an apron.Spring 2025
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WaitlistChinatown Food TourOut & AboutBoston’s Chinatown is filled with so many little shops and restaurants—it’s easy to get lost amid its colorful window displays and enticing aromas. Our journey begins in the heart of Chinatown, where we’ll learn about its history while stopping at a few shops and bakeries for samples. Next, we’ll visit a Chinese herbal shop to examine traditional Chinese medicinal remedies before touring a Chinese market to explore exotic produce and other unique offerings. We’ll also try dim sum from a traditional and popular restaurant. Please note: Dietary restrictions CANNOT be accommodated on this food tour.Spring 2025
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WaitlistChinese Kitchen: Fried Rice 炒饭Languages & Life SkillsNo Chinese cooking class is complete without fried rice. This beloved dish of stir-fried rice with eggs, vegetables, seafood, and meat is a crowd-pleaser. Discover the role rice has played in Chinese history and culture, then get hands-on as you whisk, chop, and fry a variety of ingredients to create this ultimate comfort food.Spring 2025
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WaitlistChinese Kitchen: Spring Rolls 春卷Languages & Life SkillsSpring rolls come in many styles, each reflecting the region and culture they originate from, but they usually include fresh vegetables wrapped in a delicate, thin wrapper. As we stir up different versions of this versatile appetizer, we’ll prepare and stir-fry the fillings, learn wrapping techniques, and enjoy snacking on this dim sum favorite.Spring 2025
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WaitlistChoosing Plants for a Native GardenHome & GardenTransform your outdoor space with a thriving native garden suited to your site conditions. Explore the diverse world of native plants and learn how to select species that will flourish and require low maintenance once established. Get guidance and multiple resources for how to research, select, and source native plants, from nurseries to community plant swaps and sales. Create a beautiful, sustainable garden that supports local wildlife and enhances the beauty of your outdoor space.Spring 2025
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Circuit Makers 101STEAMLet’s get creative with electricity! In this hands-on electronics course, gain experience creating your own electronics. Design custom light-up greeting cards, electric games, mazes, and even musical instruments. Each day consists of a circuitry lesson and a hands-on project, using components like lights, buzzers, switches, motors, and sensors.SummerFun! 2025
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Starting SoonCircuit Makers 101STEMLet’s get creative with electricity! Create your own electronics such as light-up greeting cards, electric games, mazes, and even musical instruments. Each class consists of a circuitry lesson and a hands-on electronics project using components like lights, buzzers, switches, motors, and sensors. Most class days will include a project you can take home.Spring 2025
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Citizenship Exam Prep ClassLanguagesPrepare for the US citizenship test. Learn how the government works, understand your rights and responsibilities as a citizen, learn the answers to all of the questions on the civics and history portion of the test, improve your English (if applicable), and prepare to pass the exam. Important: Requirements to apply for citizenship are a green card for five years (or married to an American citizen and green card for three years) and intermediate level English.Spring 2025
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WaitlistClay DaysArts & CraftsCraft your own miniature masterpieces using soft, vibrant air-dry clay. Each class features a fun theme to spark your imagination—whether you’re shaping cute animals, delicious food, or unique figurines. Your creations will dry to a durable, hard finish in just 24 hours. With endless possibilities for tiny sculptures, have fun bringing your ideas to life with clay.SummerFun! 2025
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WaitlistClimbing Club: On BelayGet Moving!Climb to new heights this summer! Challenge yourself on both the outdoor course on Grove Street and the brand-new climbing wall in the AHS gym. Whether you’re a complete beginner or have some experience, get the skills needed to safely belay on a ropes course, including how to fasten your climbing harness, tie a figure 8 knot, and participate in a team belay. High schoolers will also have the opportunity to learn how to solo belay using the PBUS (pull, brake, under, slide) method.SummerFun! 2025
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WaitlistClimbing Club: On BelayHigh SchoolClimb to new heights this summer! Challenge yourself on both the outdoor course on Grove Street and the brand-new climbing wall in the AHS gym. Whether you’re a complete beginner or have some experience, get the skills needed to safely belay on a ropes course, including how to fasten your climbing harness, tie a figure 8 knot, and participate in a team belay. High schoolers will also have the opportunity to learn how to solo belay using the PBUS (pull, brake, under, slide) method.SummerFun! 2025
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Coding LabSTEAMExplore different ways to code on an iPad using apps and websites such as Scratch Jr., code.org, CodeSpark Academy, Osmo, Ozobots, and more. We’ll get to play coding-based board games and do other non-screen activities that complement our coding lessons.SummerFun! 2025
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Codman Estate Grounds & Gardens TourOut & AboutEnjoy a guided tour of the Codman Estate’s historic landscape in Lincoln and learn about its evolution and preservation. The last two generations of family members, who lived here between 1862 and 1968, made notable improvements to the grounds and gardens while carefully preserving aspects of what their 18th-century ancestors created. The grounds feature a hidden Italianate garden (c. 1900) with perennial beds, statuary, and a reflecting pool filled with water lilies, as well as an English cottage garden (c. 1908).Spring 2025