The Community Classroom

Kramer the Turtles "Gotcha Day" Celebration
2024-12-09 14:30 - 2024-12-10 17:30 (America/New_York) | The Community Classroom, 86 Maple Street, Florence, Massachusetts, 01062
It’s Kramer the Turtle’s “Gotcha Day!” Swing by The Community Classroom on either Monday December 9th or Tuesday the 10th to celebrate our beloved Classroom pet, Kramer the Turtle! When you stop by, we’ll have you:

Sign his birthday card,
Snap a selfie with Kramer,
And grab a turtle cupcake.

This event is open to all Community Classroom families and tutors, past and present.

Drop-in Homework Club
2024-11-19 14:30 - 16:30, 2024-11-12 14:30 - 16:30, 2024-11-05 14:30 - 16:30 | The Community Classroom, 86 Maple Street, Florence, Massachusetts, 01062
Group tutoring for whomever shows up. No registration is required, just drop in! $20/hour, every Tuesday.

Spooky Science at the Florence Farmers Market
2024-10-23 14:00 - 18:00 | Florence Civic Center, 90 Park Street, Florence, MA, 01062, United States
Spooky Science at the Florence Farmers Market to celebrate Massachusetts STEM Week 2024!
Join us at the Florence Farmers Market for:

Free STEM kits for kids*
Free STEM books for kids*
A math scavenger hunt with prizes
Spooky science activities

In partnership with A2Z Science and Learning Toy Store, thanks to a generous grant from the Pioneer Valley STEM Network.
*While supplies last

Paint the Bus!
2024-08-19 10:30 - 12:30 | 3 County Fairgrounds, 54 Fair Street, North Hampton, MA, 01061, United States
The Community Classroom is participating in this year’s School Bus Demolition Derby at the Three County Fair in Northampton, MA. And guess what? YOU get to help us paint the bus!
Here are the details:
Location: Three County Fairgrounds—Come to the field next to the office building at 54 Fair Street, across from the fairgrounds and Gate 2A.
Date/Time: Monday, August 13th from 10:30 am -12:30 pm
What to Bring: Lots of water, a lunch, snacks
What to Wear: Something you don’t mind getting messy and a hat
Who’s Invited: Community Classroom clients, former clients, families of clients, and our tutoring team (and their families!)
The first 15 participants will receive free tickets to both the Three County Fair and the School Bus Demolition Derby.
Happy Summer, folks!

Grand Opening Party of New Location!
2024-08-11 14:00 - 16:00 | The Community Classroom, 86 Maple Street, Florence, Massachusetts, 01062
🎉 You’re Invited to the Community Classroom Grand Opening Celebration! 🎉
Join us for a spectacular celebration on Sunday, August 11th, from 2:00pm to 4:00pm, as we unveil the brand new location of The Community Classroom! Get ready for an afternoon filled with excitement, laughter, and unforgettable memories.
🎶 Dance Party Extravaganza! 🎶
Get your groove on with DJ Laser Chicken spinning the hottest tunes! It’s time to bust out your best moves and dance the afternoon away. When you’re not dancing, get ready for fun and games galore! Including:

Musical Chairs

Freeze Dance

DJ Says

Scavenger Hunts

Hula Hoop Contest

Prepare for some friendly competition and loads of laughter as we dive into these classic favorites at our new location! Plus, we’ll have a red carpet for kids to walk!
📍 Location: 88 Maple Street
Don’t miss out on this incredible celebration of The Community Classroom’s next chapter! Bring your student and the family down to see the classroom during an afternoon of joy and community. This event is open to all families and community members: current, former, or prospective.
Children must be supervised and must stay with caregivers.
We hope to see you there!

Canceled: Little Leaders Summer Program
2024-08-05 13:00 - 2024-08-09 16:00 | Bombyx Center for Arts and Equity, 130 Pine Street, Florence, 01062, United States
Please note that this summer program is canceled.
Are you looking for an enriching and empowering experience for your little one this summer? Look no further than Little Leaders, our groundbreaking activism camp designed exclusively for kids aged 6-9!
At Little Leaders, we believe that age is just a number when it comes to making a difference in the world. Nestled in the heart of Florence, at The Bombyx Center for Arts and Equity, our camp offers a unique blend of education, creativity, and community engagement. And, our camp is created and run by certified teachers, with the perfect blend of fun + learning.
Here’s what your child can expect:

Literature Immersion: Dive into captivating stories that inspire activism and social change. Through literature, we spark curiosity and ignite the imaginations of our young leaders.
Art Integration: Unleash creativity through hands-on art projects! From painting to sculpting, our campers express themselves while learning about important social issues and how they can contribute positively to their community.
Social Skills Development: Building strong relationships and effective communication are essential skills for any leader. Through team-building activities and group discussions, we empower children to collaborate, empathize, and respectfully share their ideas.
Community Volunteerism: What better way to make a difference than by rolling up our sleeves and getting involved? From neighborhood clean-ups to assisting local charities, our Little Leaders actively engage in meaningful volunteer opportunities, leaving a lasting impact on their surroundings.

But wait, there’s more! Our camp isn’t just about learning—it’s about having FUN while making a difference. From outdoor adventures to arts and crafts, every day is filled with excitement and new discoveries.
Join us at Little Leaders and watch your child blossom into a confident, compassionate, and empowered changemaker. Spaces are limited, so secure your spot today and let’s embark on this journey of growth and transformation together!

Hidden HerStories of Florence
2024-07-29 13:00 - 2024-08-02 17:00 | Bombyx Center for Arts and Equity, 130 Pine Street, Florence, 01062, United States
🌟 Hidden Herstories of Florence: Underground, undercover, no longer under wraps! 🌟
Click to Register
Unlock a world of creativity, community, and spatial justice at the Hidden Herstories Camp! Join us for an unforgettable summer experience where young minds will embark on a journey of discovery, learning, and artistic expression. Our unique program goes beyond the traditional summer camp model to blend lessons, community-based learning, and a transformative project that turns dreams into reality.
📚 Spatial Justice Lessons & Community-Based Learning:
Campers will dive into engaging lessons focused on spatial justice, exploring how spaces impact communities. Led by our expert co-teacher from the David Ruggles Center for History and Education, campers will uncover the hidden stories of women in Florence, and untold histories of bravery, and learn the power of shaping spaces for the better. This camp will be led by Shari Leskowitz, certified teacher, Community Classroom tutor, and social justice educator.
🎨 Create Your Own Picture Book:
Under the guidance of nationally renowned author Grace Lin and our art partner Art Always, campers will master the art of storytelling and illustration. From crafting compelling narratives to bringing characters to life on the page, every camper will develop their unique voice and style to share the details of their research
🚶‍♂️ StoryWalks: Share Your Learnings with the World!
The highlight of our camp is the creation of a captivating picture book by each camper, transformed into a StoryWalk®. Pages from their books will be displayed along a walkable path at the Florence Farmers Market in May-October of 2024, turning their ideas into a public showcase. One camper will be featured each week, sharing their spatial justice learnings and artistic creations with the community.
📖 Community Impact:
Copies of the campers’ books will be placed at the local library and elementary schools, ensuring that their stories continue to inspire and educate beyond the StoryWalks.
🗓️ Camp Details:

July 29 – August 2, 1-5 pm

📍 Location: Bombyx Center for Arts and Equity, our camp host site, provides a rich historical backdrop for our learning journey.
Cost: $250
🌈 Why Choose Hidden Herstories Camp?

Collaborate with the David Ruggles Center and their expert staff
Learn from a nationally renowned author, Grace Lin
Develop artistic skills with our dedicated art partner, Art Always
Turn your ideas into a real StoryWalk® showcased at the Florence Farmers Market
Impact the community by sharing your spatial justice learnings with the public

Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to be a part of Hidden Herstories Camp! Secure your spot now for a summer filled with creativity, exploration, and making a lasting impact on the community.

Community Leadership Program 301
2024-07-22 13:00 - 2024-07-26 17:00 | The Community Classroom, 86 Maple Street, Florence, Massachusetts, 01062
🌟 Unlock Your Tween’s Leadership Potential at Community Leadership Camp! 🌟
Click to Register
Are you ready for an unforgettable summer filled with growth, empowerment, and exciting experiences? Join us for our Community Leadership Camp, where each day is a step towards becoming a confident, capable leader in all aspects of life.
🏡 Daily Community Classroom Sessions:
Start your day with hands-on lessons in our Community Classroom, focusing on essential leadership skills. Explore topics like Unpacking Leadership, Setting Goals, Communication, Getting Organized, Collaboration, Decision-Making, Embracing Failure, Trying New Things, Building Consensus, and Being Assertive. These skills aren’t just for leadership—they’re the keys to success in school, personal development, and beyond!
🌸 Mentorship from Women + Nonbinary Entrepreneurs:
Engage in daily internships with inspiring women entrepreneurs and leaders from Northampton. Learn firsthand from their experiences and gain valuable insights to shape your tween’s leadership journey. Connect, network, and build relationships with role models who will inspire them to reach new heights. Lead tutor and certified teacher Christina Webster guides this cohort as the ultimate mentor!
📋 Objectives to Empower Your Child:

Develop leadership skills for personal, school, and life success
Create personal goals aligned with their leadership development
Demonstrate your growth by sharing your learning with a wider audience
Grow essential executive functioning skills for school and life success

🌐 Tailored Internship Experiences:
Explore diverse internship opportunities with local leaders and entrepreneurs, with past options including Mayor Sciarra, Northampton’s first woman fire captain, he Bombyx Center for Arts and Equity, Tellebelle Salon, Passalongs Flowers and Farm, 25 Central, and more. Customize your tween’s experience based on their passions and interests.
👕 Exclusive SWAG for Participants:
Receive a Community Classroom t-shirt, customized journal, pen, name badge, and a special graduation gift to commemorate the transformative experience.
🏞️ Culminating Leadership Summit:
Each week concludes with a graduation Leadership Summit at the breathtaking Mount Tom. We’ll celebrate our achievements, surrounded by the beauty of nature, and have the moment recorded for your caregivers.
🌈 Optional Activities for Extra Fun:

Develop and participate in a segment for WWLP News Channel 22’s Mass Appeal
Attend an event with the Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce

📅 Camp Weeks and Themes:

Week 1 (July 8-12): Leadership 101 – Organization, Communication, and Collaboration
Week 2 (July 15-19): Leadership 201 – Embracing Failure, Negotiation Skills, and Trying New Things
Week 3 *New* (July 22-26): Leadership 301 – Public Speaking and Confidence Building

Don’t miss the chance to elevate your tween’s leadership potential, make lasting connections, and create a summer of empowerment. Enroll now and embark on a journey that will shape their future!
Ask about a multiple-week discount.

Canceled: Community Leadership Program 201
2024-07-15 13:00 - 2024-07-19 17:00 | The Community Classroom, 86 Maple Street, Florence, Massachusetts, 01062
This week of our summer programming is canceled.
🌟 Unlock Your Tween’s Leadership Potential at Community Leadership Camp! 🌟
Click to Register
Are you ready for an unforgettable summer filled with growth, empowerment, and exciting experiences? Join us for our Community Leadership Camp, where each day is a step towards becoming a confident, capable leader in all aspects of life.
🏡 Daily Community Classroom Sessions:
Start your day with hands-on lessons in our Community Classroom, focusing on essential leadership skills. Explore topics like Unpacking Leadership, Setting Goals, Communication, Getting Organized, Collaboration, Decision-Making, Embracing Failure, Trying New Things, Building Consensus, and Being Assertive. These skills aren’t just for leadership—they’re the keys to success in school, personal development, and beyond!
🌸 Mentorship from Women + Nonbinary Entrepreneurs:
Engage in daily internships with inspiring women entrepreneurs and leaders from Northampton. Learn firsthand from their experiences and gain valuable insights to shape your tween’s leadership journey. Connect, network, and build relationships with role models who will inspire them to reach new heights. Lead tutor and certified teacher Christina Webster guides this cohort as the ultimate mentor!
📋 Objectives to Empower Your Child:

Develop leadership skills for personal, school, and life success
Create personal goals aligned with their leadership development
Demonstrate your growth by sharing your learning with a wider audience
Grow essential executive functioning skills for school and life success

🌐 Tailored Internship Experiences:
Explore diverse internship opportunities with local leaders and entrepreneurs, with past options including Mayor Sciarra, Northampton’s first woman fire captain, he Bombyx Center for Arts and Equity, Tellebelle Salon, Passalongs Flowers and Farm, 25 Central, and more. Customize your tween’s experience based on their passions and interests.
👕 Exclusive SWAG for Participants:
Receive a Community Classroom t-shirt, customized journal, pen, name badge, and a special graduation gift to commemorate the transformative experience.
🏞️ Culminating Leadership Summit:
Each week concludes with a graduation Leadership Summit at the breathtaking Mount Tom. We’ll celebrate our achievements, surrounded by the beauty of nature, and have the moment recorded for your caregivers.
🌈 Optional Activities for Extra Fun:

Develop and participate in a segment for WWLP News Channel 22’s Mass Appeal
Attend an event with the Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce

📅 Camp Weeks and Themes:

Week 1 (July 8-12): Leadership 101 – Organization, Communication, and Collaboration
Week 3 *New* (July 22-26): Leadership 301 – Public Speaking and Confidence Building

Don’t miss the chance to elevate your tween’s leadership potential, make lasting connections, and create a summer of empowerment. Enroll now and embark on a journey that will shape their future!

Community Leadership Program: 101
2024-07-08 13:00 - 2024-07-12 17:00 | The Community Classroom, 86 Maple Street, Florence, Massachusetts, 01062
🌟 Unlock Your Tween’s Leadership Potential at Community Leadership Camp! 🌟
Click to Register
Are you ready for an unforgettable summer filled with growth, empowerment, and exciting experiences? Join us for our Community Leadership Camp, where each day is a step towards becoming a confident, capable leader in all aspects of life.
🏡 Daily Community Classroom Sessions:
Start your day with hands-on lessons in our Community Classroom, focusing on essential leadership skills. Explore topics like Unpacking Leadership, Setting Goals, Communication, Getting Organized, Collaboration, Decision-Making, Embracing Failure, Trying New Things, Building Consensus, and Being Assertive. These skills aren’t just for leadership—they’re the keys to success in school, personal development, and beyond!
🌸 Mentorship from Women + Nonbinary Entrepreneurs:
Engage in daily internships with inspiring women entrepreneurs and leaders from Northampton. Learn firsthand from their experiences and gain valuable insights to shape your tween’s leadership journey. Connect, network, and build relationships with role models who will inspire them to reach new heights. Lead tutor and certified teacher Christina Webster guides this cohort as the ultimate mentor!
📋 Objectives to Empower Your Child:

Develop leadership skills for personal, school, and life success
Create personal goals aligned with their leadership development
Demonstrate your growth by sharing your learning with a wider audience
Grow essential executive functioning skills for school and life success

🌐 Tailored Internship Experiences:
Explore diverse internship opportunities with local leaders and entrepreneurs, with past options including Mayor Sciarra, Northampton’s first woman fire captain, he Bombyx Center for Arts and Equity, Tellebelle Salon, Passalongs Flowers and Farm, 25 Central, and more. Customize your tween’s experience based on their passions and interests.
👕 Exclusive SWAG for Participants:
Receive a Community Classroom t-shirt, customized journal, pen, name badge, and a special graduation gift to commemorate the transformative experience.
🏞️ Culminating Leadership Summit:
Each week concludes with a graduation Leadership Summit at the breathtaking Mount Tom. We’ll celebrate our achievements, surrounded by the beauty of nature, and have the moment recorded for your caregivers.
🌈 Optional Activities for Extra Fun:

Develop and participate in a segment for WWLP News Channel 22’s Mass Appeal
Attend an event with the Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce

📅 Camp Weeks and Themes:

Week 1 (July 8-12): Leadership 101 – Organization, Communication, and Collaboration
Week 2 (July 15-19): Leadership 201 – Embracing Failure, Negotiation Skills, and Trying New Things
Week 3 *New* (July 22-26): Leadership 301 – Public Speaking and Confidence Building

Don’t miss the chance to elevate your tween’s leadership potential, make lasting connections, and create a summer of empowerment. Enroll now and embark on a journey that will shape their future!

The Chemistry of Parisian Baking
2024-07-08 13:00 - 2024-07-12 16:00 | Florence Civic Center, 90 Park Street, Florence, MA, 01062, United States
🎉 Calling all budding bakers, ages 9-12, who are ready to uncover the science behind the sweetness! 🎉
Click to Register
👨‍🍳👩‍🍳 Get ready for a summer like no other with the Chemistry of Parisian Baking, where we blend the art of French baking with the excitement of scientific exploration!
🌈 What’s on the Agenda? 🌈
🥐 Bake, Learn, Create: Put on your apron and enter our culinary lab! From crafting mouthwatering croissants to mastering the art of macaroons, this camp is your gateway to becoming a pastry scientist extraordinaire.
🔍 The Science of Sweets: Dive into the chemistry of French baking with captivating experiments! Our expert instructor will guide you through the mysteries of dough fermentation, the magic of rising agents, and the perfect balance of flavors in every delightful pastry.
🎲 Games and Gastronomy Galore: It’s not just about baking; it’s about having a blast while learning! Engage in exciting games and gastronomic challenges that make every day a new adventure of discovery.
🌟 Why The Chemistry of Parisian Baking Camp? 🌟
👩‍🔬 Expert Guides: Learn from a passionate pastry chef and science enthusiast who will ignite your chef’s passion for the chemistry of baking. Lead STEM tutor and certified teacher Nicole Rhodes will be this week’s head chef. Prepare for fun!
🤝 Teamwork & Tastefulness: Your tween chefs will build friendships as they collaborate on mouthwatering projects. They will share the joy of discovery, teamwork, and the delicious results of their experiments.
🌳 Inspiring Setting: Located in the heart of Florence, the Chemistry of Parisian Baking offers a picturesque backdrop (and an awesome kitchen!), enhancing the joy of learning and creating. We’ll host a viewing of Ratatouille on the last day of camp to celebrate and sample our chemistry selections.
👩‍🍳 Join our STEAM program and let the chemistry of French baking spark your child’s culinary adventure! 🔬🍰🎉
🌈 Enroll Now for a Magnifique Culinary Odyssey! 🌈
📅 Dates: July 8-12 from 1-4 pm
📍 Location: The Chemistry of Parisian Baking welcomes you to The Florence Civic Center.
🎁 Limited Spaces: Registration opens on January 17
Cost: $250/child (ask about a multi-child discount)

Astronaut-in-Training
2024-07-08 09:00 - 2024-07-12 11:30 | Florence Civic Center, 90 Park Street, Florence, MA, 01062, United States
🎉 Future astronauts aged 6-9! 🎉
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Ready to turn your child’s dreams of space adventure into reality? Enroll them in Astronaut-in-Training – the premier training ground for young astronauts where imagination knows no bounds!
This is a one-week exploration and study of humans in outer space. The week will begin by learning through hands-on models about gravity and flight here on Earth, then building upon that knowledge to launch a model rocket ship and experiment with ideas of orbit and zero gravity. Every day will include “astronaut in training” exercises and time to reflect on the knowledge and skills acquired. The week will culminate with learning about NASA’s Artemis mission and will conduct experiments to learn how scientists are figuring out humans might live on Mars.
🌌 Out-of-this-World Experiences: From exploring concepts of flight to embarking on simulated space missions, our campers will immerse themselves in the wonders of the cosmos, fostering a lifelong fascination with outer space.
🚀 Why Choose Astronaut Traning Camp? 🚀
👩‍🚀 Experienced Cosmic Guides: Our team of seasoned space enthusiasts and expert educators will guide your little ones through a cosmic journey, ensuring a safe and educational experience. This camp will be led by Lead STEM tutor and certified teacher Nicole Rhodes.
🤝 Interstellar Friendships: Foster friendships as your child collaborates with fellow Astronauts-in-training on cosmic quests. Share the joy of teamwork, imagination, and the excitement of space exploration.
🌠 Inspiring Galactic Setting: Located in the heart of Florence, Astronaut Training Camp provides a stellar environment for young minds to reach for the stars. Plus, we’ll have our own planetarium with our Little Community Classroom trailer.
Registration begins on January 17 for a Stellar Summer!
📅 Dates: July 8-12 from 9-11:30 am
📍 Location: Astronaut Training Camp awaits you at The Florence Civic Center
🎁 Limited Spaces: Secure your astronaut’s spot now for an out-of-this-world experience.
Cost: $250/week (ask about a multi-child discount)

Edible STEAM Summer Program
2023-07-24 13:00 - 16:00 | The Community Classroom, 86 Maple Street, Florence, Massachusetts, 01062
Edible STEAM Summer Program
Register here.

Ages 9-12
July 24-29
1-4 pm at The Community Classroom

All we can say about this summer program is yum, yum! This week will be spent helping students develop skills in five specific areas: observation, innovation, planning + revision, collaboration, and presentation. This camp is the perfect blend of cooking, crafting, social skills, and science-ing. Projects for the week may include extracting DNA from strawberries, exploring the chemistry of cookies, making edible slime, and discovering what makes drinks fizzy. Students will add each day’s recipe to a cookbook that they craft. They will end the week by showcasing their science and cooking skills in our own version of Great American STEAM Baking/Cooking Show (and celebrate by eating their projects). Registration will be really cooking, so don’t hesitate. This fun + educational experience is HOT!
*Students do not need to love STEAM or cooking to join this camp. They just need to be curious!

1-1:15 Opening activity (read aloud + game/movement)
1:15-2:15 Group STEAM activity
2:15-2:30 Clean up
2:30-2:45 Snacks and movement break
2:45-3:45 STEAM Exploration (campers choose an activity or game based on their passions and preferences)
3:45-4 Journaling and Reflection

Dragon STEAM Summer Program
2023-07-24 09:00 - 11:30 | The Community Classroom, 86 Maple Street, Florence, Massachusetts, 01062
Dragon STEAM Summer Program
Register here.

Ages 6-9
July 24-29 2023
9-11:30 am at the Community Classroom
Cost: $250 (includes materials)

Dragons! STEAM skills! Crafting!
Anchored in literacy, this week will be spent helping students develop skills in five specific areas: observation, innovation, planning + revision, collaboration, and presentation. Students will explore how to create a chomping dragon with levers, how to help a dragon learn to fly with simple physics, crafting a dragon that actually breathes “smoke,” and tame a dragon with static electricity. This is the perfect blend of crafting, social skills, and science-ing. The week will culminate in a celebratory viewing party of “How to Train Your Dragon,” complete with tacos (which dragons love). So quit “dragon” your feet and register: This program is too hot to pass up.
*No previous experience with dragons is needed.
Daily Schedule:

9-9:15 Read aloud and opening activity (game/movement)
9:15-10:15 Group STEAM activity
10:15-10:30 Clean up
10:30-10:45 Snacks and movement break
10:45-11:15 STEAM Exploration (campers choose an activity or game based on their passions and preferences)
11:15-11:30 Visual journaling

Leadership Program For Young Women + Non-Binary Young People
2023-07-10 13:00 - 16:30 | The Community Classroom, 86 Maple Street, Florence, Massachusetts, 01062
Register Here

Dates:

Leadership Program Week 1 (Rising 5th-8th graders): July 10-14 (open to 10 students)
Leadership Program Week 2 (Rising 5th-8th graders): July 17-21 (open to 10 students)
Counselors-in-training (Rising 9th graders and up): Either week (open to 3 CITs)

Time: 1-4:30 pm EST
Cost: $350/week

Each day starts in the Community Classroom with a hands-on lesson about a leadership skill that will help the young person navigate (and own) life. These include the following research-based leadership pillars:

Unpacking Leadership
Setting Goals (Self and Group)
Communication (Verbal and Nonverbal)
Getting Organized
Collaboration and Teamwork
Decision-Making
Embracing Failure
Trying New Things
Building Consensus
Being Assertive

These are not only leadership skills, knowledge, and dispositions, but also executive functioning skills that can become more complicated for adolescents as they yearn for more independence.

Each day ends with a community-based internship with a local leader or entrepreneur. Last year’s leaders had access to our Northampton mayor, the Chamber of Commerce, and a network of women who welcomed our campers and served as role models (and future connections). Students will be sent a menu of options for internships prior to the start of camp so their internship experience can be individualized based on their passions and interests.

SWAG: Community Classroom t-shirt, journal, pen, name badge, framed photo, collage, and graduation gift.

Each week will culminate in a graduation Leadership Summit at the top of Mount Tom (recorded for caregivers).

Leadership students will have access to several optional activities as well, including developing and participating in a segment for WWLP News Channel 22’s Mass Appeal and an event with the Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce.

Cancellation: Payment for the program is due 1 month before the start of camp. Caregivers may cancel up to 2 weeks before the start date and receive a 100% refund, minus the deposit. Cancellations after that result in a 50% refund.

Looking for more details about the curriculum, research, and last year’s program? Find it here.

Week of the Young Child Celebration
2023-04-29 09:30 - 11:30 | Smith Vocational School, Northampton, ma
The Community Classroom will be setting up their Pi Day Celebration carnival games + face paining at the Northampton Public Schools’ Week of the Young Child Celebration. It will take place on April 29th from 9:30-11:30 at Smith Vocational High School in Northampton and is open to all (and free!).

Hampshire Regional YMCA Healthy Kids Day
2023-04-22 11:00 - 14:00 | Hampshire YMCA, 286 Prospect Street, Northampton, MA
Come visit The Community Classroom at this event at our local YMCA.
What: HRYMCA Healthy Kids Day 2023
Where: Hampshire Regional YMCA 286 Prospect Street, Northampton MA
When: April 22, 2023 (11am-2pm)

Pi Day Celebration (3.14!)
2023-03-14 15:00 - 17:30 | The Community Classroom, 86 Maple Street, Florence, Massachusetts, 01062
Celebrate Pi Day (3.14) on March 14th! Kick-off time will be at 3:14 PM.
We are celebrating Pi Day with fun activities that each have their own math-y and educational spin! Either way, our carnival-style games will have your kiddos eager to line up for a slice of fun, or for a piece of pie! We are happy to host this event and invite anyone (math lovers or not) to come join us for this lively experience, not just for our students, but also, for the community!
*Featured Event: The Debut of Florence’s first mini Math Vending Machine.
*What Else to Look for:

Pie and Refreshments!
Target Practice
Lucky Roll
Kerplunk
The Floor is Lava (with a twist!)
Face Painting
Bracelet Making

WWLP Mass Appeal Appearance
2023-03-09 11:00 - 12:00 | On television/live stream
The Community Classroom will be celebrating both National Popcorn Day and Pi Day with the hosts at WWLP News Channel 22’s Mass Appeal! Watch it live here.

WWLP Mass Appeal Appearance
2023-02-10 11:00 - 12:00 | On television/live stream
We’ll be talking all things STEM as we gear up on this Inventor’s Day! Stream it live from your own device here.

Northampton Education Foundation Spelling Bee
2022-10-19 18:00 - 19:00 | JFK Middle School, 100 Bridge Road, Florence, MA, 01062, United States
Come and support The Community Classroom’s spelling bee team, Learning is Bee-utiful, at the NEF spelling bee!

Florence Night Out
2022-09-24 16:00 - 19:00 | Florence Night Out, North Main Street, Florence, MA, 01062, United States
Join The Community Classroom at our Carnival Booth (in partnership with Caravan Kitchen) as we bring some fun games to the event! We’ll be raising money with carnival games for the Dean Fund, a scholarship fund to support free English lessons for Afghan evacuees in Northampton. Come play, win prizes, and know your money is going to a great cause!

Did you try the estimation activity at Caravan Kitchen? Find the answers at the link below. And thanks for playing!
Caravan Kitchen answers

Bus Demolition Derby
2022-09-03 19:00 - 21:00 | 3 County Fairgrounds, 54 Fair Street, North Hampton, MA, 01061, United States
Join us at the 3 County Fair in Northampton to watch our custom-painted bus compete in the bus demolition competition!

Demolition Derby Paint Party
2022-08-25 10:00 - 13:00 | 3 County Fairgrounds, 54 Fair Street, North Hampton, MA, 01061, United States
photo from 3countryfair.com
Join the team at the Community Classroom with students for the painting of our school bus that will compete in the Demolition Derby to be held at the 3 County Fair! Paint materials will be supplied. We recommend wearing clothes you don’t mind getting dirty in. We will be painting at the fairgrounds. Please RSVP below (this is important for our pizza count!).
If the Community Classroom wins a prize at the derby, this will go towards the Dean Sikorski scholarship fund, which provides tutoring scholarships for students at The Community Classroom.
