The Community Classroom

Spooky Science at the Florence Farmers Market
2025-10-15 14:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Florence Civic Center, 90 Park Street, Florence, MA, 01062, United States
Spooky Science at the Florence Farmers’ MarketHosted by The Community Classroom
We’re bringing back our wildly popular, free, family-friendly STEM celebration—designed and organized by The Community Classroom! Last year we planned for 40 families and ran out of supplies in under an hour; this year we’re expanding capacity and adding fantastic partners to meet demand.
What to expect:

Make-and-take STEM kits and spooky science experiments
Hands-on activity tables with market vendors & local orgs
The Community Classroom Pop-Up Reading Room and Space Trailer for STEM literacy and mobile science fun
Special guests: Britt Crow Miller with The World of Rot and a peek at Thank You, Old Oak
Stars Above Inc. leading constellation art and serving as our on-hand astronomer
Partners include High Five Books, A2Z Science & Learning Toy Store, and Florence Farmers’ Market vendors

Free book + activity giveaways (while supplies last) at 2:30, 3:30, 4:30, and 5:30 to accommodate different arrival times.
Costumes encouraged (not required)!
Funding credit: This event is made possible by a grant to The Community Classroom from the Pioneer Valley STEM Network in celebration of National STEM Week

Cocoa & Kindness: Holiday Craft-for-Good Pop-Up Camp
2025-12-10 12:00 - 16:00 | The Community Classroom, 86 Maple Street, Florence, Massachusetts, 01062
Cocoa & Kindness: Holiday Craft-for-Good Pop-Up (K–5)
An afternoon of making, giving, and cozy cheer! Kids will create handmade gifts for residents at a local retirement home, assemble care bundles with heartfelt notes, and celebrate with hot chocolate and cookie decorating.

Make & Give stations (each child completes 3–4 and examples may include):
Warm Wishes Cards — big-print, high-contrast designs with a kind note
Felt Keepsake Ornaments — stitched or glued (age-appropriate)
Watercolor Bookmarks — “You are loved” messages
No-Sew Fleece Lap Blanket — collaborative group project
Cocoa Mix in a Mug — layered cocoa jar or mug with mini marshmallows (nut-free)

Volunteer component
Kids help pack gift bags, add their cards, and sort deliveries. If our partner home approves a drop-in, families may opt-in for a brief, chaperoned delivery visit (caroling optional!); otherwise, Community Classroom staff will deliver the gifts the next day.
And treats
A hot-chocolate bar (dairy-free option available) and cookie decorating station (nut-free; GF option available). Taste-optional for allergies/sensitivities.

Whisk & Wonder: Winter Kitchen Lab (K–5)
2025-12-17 12:00 - 16:00 | The Community Classroom, 86 Maple Street, Florence, Massachusetts, 01062
A cozy, creative pop-up for kids who like things a little different. We’ll design and test simple holiday recipes, decorate chef hats, and compile a kid-made recipe book to take home—perfect for family cooking and gifting. Hot chocolate bar included (DF option).
Potential Make & Taste Stations

No-Bake “Snowball” Bites

Popcorn Mix

Peppermint (or Citrus) Bark

Holiday Snack Mix

Cocoa Jar Gifts (layered cocoa + mini marshmallows; printable gift tags)

Create-Your-Own Recipe BookKids choose 4–6 recipes, add notes/doodles, and bind into a mini “My Winter Recipes” booklet (cover art + author photo). We’ll include a family cooking guide with oven/heat steps clearly marked for grown-ups.
Chef Hat DecoratingPersonalize a paper chef hat with markers, stickers, and name badge.
What they’ll learnMeasuring & fractions, food safety basics, flavor science (sweet/salty/sour/bitter/umami), and how to write a clear recipe.

Sparkle Club: Stories, Science, and Cozy Creativity
2026-01-05 15:30 - 17:00 | High Five Books, 141 N Main Street, Florence, MA, 01062, United States
✨ Sparkle Club: Stories, Science & Cozy Creativity
An After-School Experience for Ages 6–9
CIT Program for Ages 10+
Hosted by High Five Books + The Community Classroom
Once a week, the week of January 5 – March 30th, 11 weeks, 3:30-5pm on Mondays, $275 pp, $25/day
January – March (when we could all use a little more light)
Theres is NO club on January 19th for MLK Day and during February vacation (February 16)
Sparkle Club isn’t just an after-school club—it’s a winter storytelling experience where books glow, ideas shine, and kids discover the magic of both literacy and light.
Each week begins with a read-aloud tucked into the cozy corners of High Five Books, followed by a creative writing invitation inspired by the day’s theme. Then we switch on the science: exploring circuits, glow, reflection, electricity, and the way sunlight and shadows shape the world. Kids won’t just learn—they’ll tinker, build, investigate, imagine, and create in a warm, whimsical environment designed for curiosity.
With a maximum of 12 participants, Sparkle Club offers personalized attention, space to think and write, and hands-on science that feels like play. This is a screen-free, learner-centered 90 minutes of reading, experimenting, and cozy winter creativity.
CIT Program (Ages 10+)
Older students can join as Counselors-in-Training, gaining leadership skills while helping younger kids write, build circuits, explore materials, and contribute to a calm, joyful club community.
Each session includes:
✨ A themed read-aloud featuring magical, science-y, or light-inspired stories
✨ A short, creative writing prompt or bookmaking activity
✨ A hands-on science exploration (circuits, LEDs, prisms, sunlight, glow materials, etc.)
✨ Cozy winter vibes at High Five Books—pillows, warm lights, and creative energy
How to register:

If you are an existing client or have attended a camp previously, please register once logged in the Tutorbird platform.
New clients and students: Please find the correct date and time of the event on the calendar below, then click “Book and Sign Up” for registration.

Unicorn Club
2026-01-06 15:30 - 17:00 | High Five Books, 141 N Main Street, Florence, MA, 01062, United States
🦄 Unicorn Club
A Magical After-School Experience for Ages 6–9
CIT Program for Ages 10+
Presented by The Community Classroom + High Five Books + special appearances from A2Z Science and Learning Toy Store
Once a week, the week of January 5 – March 27th, 11 weeks, 3:30-5 pm on Tuesdays, $275 pp, $25/day
Step into a world of sparkles, stories, and social-emotional learning with Unicorn Club—a whimsical winter program where imagination meets real skill-building. Each participant will adopt their very own unicorn stuffie during a special adoption ceremony, complete with certificates, name tags, and a promise to care for their magical new friend.
Each week, children and their unicorns embark on “training sessions” designed to strengthen creativity, emotional awareness, and executive functioning. Through read-alouds, craft-based challenges, and gentle skill practice, kids will learn how to care for their unicorn—while learning how to organize materials, manage time, plan projects, and recognize feelings in themselves and others.
Unicorn Club is cozy, playful, and purposeful—perfect for kids who love magic and making.
🦄 Each session includes:
✨ Cozy read-aloud: unicorn-themed stories that spark discussion about feelings, friendship, and problem-solving
✨ “Unicorn training” activity: a hands-on challenge that builds SEL and executive functioning (planning, sequencing, flexible thinking, and persistence)
✨ Creative crafting that may include:

Unicorn jewelry and friendship bracelets
A unicorn habitat or stable
Mini outfits, blankets, and accessories
Matching headbands or unicorn tails for kids + their stuffies
✨ Reflection time: gentle journaling or drawing time to practice emotional awareness and tracking “training progress”

🦄 CIT Program (Ages 10+)
Counselors-in-Training support younger participants as “Assistant Unicorn Handlers.” They practice leadership skills, help facilitate crafts, and model emotional regulation and problem-solving while earning community service experience.
🦄 Why Unicorn Club Works
Unicorn Club blends fantasy with foundational skills. While kids are busy caring for their magical pets, they’re also:

strengthening fine motor skills
practicing sequencing and organization
learning to manage materials
building emotional vocabulary
boosting confidence and independence
developing early leadership skills

How to register:

If you are an existing client or have attended a camp previously, please register once logged in the Tutorbird platform.
New clients and students: Please find the correct date and time of the event on the calendar below, then click “Book and Sign Up” for registration.

Movie Magic
2026-01-19 13:00 - 16:00 | The Community Classroom, 86 Maple Street, Florence, Massachusetts, 01062
🍿 Movie Magic Camp
January 19 | 1–4 PM | Ages 6–9, 10+ as Counselors-in-Training
Roll out the red carpet—it’s time for Movie Magic Camp! Campers will step into the spotlight and down the red carpet for an afternoon of crafts, cocoa, and cinematic fun. We’ll decorate personalized popcorn containers, explore the science behind popcorn, and sip from our hot chocolate bar before settling in for a cozy movie screening.
It’s the perfect mix of creativity, curiosity, and classic movie magic—complete with popcorn, of course! Drop-off at this camp is at The Community Classroom. Movie + pickup is at High Five Books. Movie = Sing.
How to register:

If you are an existing client or have attended a camp previously, please register once logged in the Tutorbird platform.
New clients and students: Please find the date and time of the event on the calendar below, then click for registration.
If you are wanting to register for multiple camp and/or afterschool club opportunities, you can email megan@thecommunityclassroom.com.

Love Lab: Valentine’s Science
2026-02-04 12:00 - 16:00 | The Community Classroom, 86 Maple Street, Florence, Massachusetts, 01062
💖 Love Lab: Valentine’s Science
Date: Tuesday, February 4 | Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Ages: 6–10
This Valentine’s Day, little scientists will mix, fizz, and explore the science of the heart! Campers will:

Make fizzy Valentine hearts and magical bath bombs
Build a pumping heart model to see how blood flows
Create Valentine cards to share with friends and family

With hands-on experiments, creative crafts, and festive take-home projects, this camp is equal parts science, magic, and Valentine fun. Campers leave with their own experiments, crafts, and a deeper love for science!
How to register:

If you are an existing client or have attended a camp previously, please register once logged in the Tutorbird platform.
New clients and students: Please find the correct date and time of the event on the calendar below, then click “Book and Sign Up” for registration.
If you are wanting to register for multiple camp and/or afterschool club opportunities, you can email megan@thecommunityclassroom.com.

Dragon Academy: Adopt Your Dragon!
2026-02-16 13:00 - 16:00
🐉 Dragon Academy: Adopt Your Dragon!
Date: February 16 | Time: 1-4PM | Ages: 6–9, 10+ CIT
Welcome to Dragon Academy, where young adventurers become official dragon caretakers! Campers will adopt their very own dragon, complete with an adoption certificate, and bring it to life with custom habitats, magical accessories, and personalized gear.
Through hands-on crafts, imaginative play, and dragon-themed activities, kids will:

Design a home for their dragon
Craft optional wings or magical items
Train and play games with their dragon (and you know we’ll throw in some dragon science!)
Take home their dragon, certificate, and all their creations

Perfect for little fantasy fans who love crafting, storytelling, and magical adventures — your dragon awaits!
*Cost includes on plush dragon FOR KEEPS!
How to register:

If you are an existing client or have attended a camp previously, please register once logged in the Tutorbird platform.
New clients and students: Please find the correct date and time of the event on the calendar below, then click “Book and Sign Up” for registration.
If you are wanting to register for multiple camp and/or afterschool club opportunities, you can email megan@thecommunityclassroom.com.

Golden Mission: K-Pop Science
2026-02-17 13:00 - 16:00 | The Community Classroom, 86 Maple Street, Florence, Massachusetts, 01062
🎤✨ Golden Mission: K-Pop Science
Ages 6–9 (Ages 10+ as CITs)
Step into the spotlight—this camp is where science, style, and storytelling collide!
Campers become Golden Demon Hunters: a team that uses creativity, gadgets, and K-pop sparkle to protect the positive vibes. Through STEAM challenges and design adventures, kids build their characters, gear, and teamwork.
🛠️ What we do:
✨ Design Your HunterKids create their hero persona with:

name & symbol

powers & personality

paper-doll–style outfit design

mix-and-match fashion pieces and accessories

✨ Light-Up Gadget LabCampers engineer glow gear using simple circuits to keep the team powered up.
✨ Demon-Catching ContraptionKids invent and test a playful capture device using recycled materials, pulleys, traps, and teamwork.
✨ Choreo & CheerWe learn a short, upbeat routine—because saving the world is more fun with rhythm.
✨ Mini ShowcaseThe day ends with a celebration of:

character reveal + outfit boards

invention demos

group performance

🧠 Skills they build:

creativity + design thinking

engineering + problem-solving

collaboration + communication

confidence and performance skills

💫 What they take home:

character sheets + outfit designs

a light-up gadget

a Demon Hunter Badge

How to register:

If you are an existing client or have attended a camp previously, please register once logged in the Tutorbird platform.
New clients and students: Please find the correct date and time of the event on the calendar below, then click “Book and Sign Up” for registration.
If you are wanting to register for multiple camp and/or afterschool club opportunities, you can email megan@thecommunityclassroom.com

Mystery Solvers: Crack the Case!
2026-02-18 13:00 - 16:00 | The Community Classroom, 86 Maple Street, Florence, Massachusetts, 01062
🕵️‍♂️🔍 Mystery Solvers: Crack the Case!
A Half-Day Adventure in Clues, Codes, and Critical Thinking: February 18th from 1- 4
Calling all curious kids! In Mystery Solvers, campers step into the shoes of junior detectives as they work together to unravel a playful, science-infused mystery. Teams will travel through hands-on clue stations—each one unlocking part of the bigger puzzle.
Campers will:
🧩 Decode secret messages using kid-friendly ciphers
🔬 Analyze “evidence” like mystery powders, fingerprints, maps, or artifacts
🗺️ Follow clues from station to station to gather information
🤝 Collaborate in detective teams to put the pieces together
🎉 Crack the final case and celebrate their big reveal moment!
This camp builds problem-solving skills, teamwork, and confidence—all wrapped up in an exciting, story-driven adventure. Perfect for kids who love puzzles, escape rooms, mysteries, and hands-on activities.
Each camper goes home with their own Detective Notebook and Junior Investigator Badge.
How to register:

If you are an existing client or have attended a camp previously, please register once logged in the Tutorbird platform.
New clients and students: Please find the correct date and time of the event on the calendar below, then click “Book and Sign Up” for registration.
If you are wanting to register for multiple camp and/or afterschool club opportunities, you can email megan@thecommunityclassroom.com.

Leprechaun Science and Solar Secrets
2026-03-11 12:00 - 16:00 | The Community Classroom, 86 Maple Street, Florence, Massachusetts, 01062
🍀☀️ Leprechaun Science & Solar Secrets
Get ready for an afternoon filled with magical mischief and hands-on STEM! In Leprechaun Science & Solar Secrets, kids dive into the playful world of leprechaun science through colorful, fizzy experiments and imaginative engineering challenges.
Campers will use science to create and read secret Leprechaun messages, design and build their own clever leprechaun traps, and craft a fully functioning sundial to take home. Through creativity and curiosity, they’ll discover how science and St. Patrick’s Day make the perfect pair.
It’s a magical, memorable experience your child will talk about long after the leprechauns have vanished!
Kids take home: a sundial, a leprechaun trap, and a Leprechaun Scientist Certificate.
How to register:

If you are an existing client or have attended a camp previously, please register once logged in the Tutorbird platform.
New clients and students: Please find the correct date and time of the event on the calendar below, then click “Book and Sign Up” for registration.
If you are wanting to register for multiple camp and/or afterschool club opportunities, you can email megan@thecommunityclassroom.com
