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SUMMARY:Full: Leprechaun Science and Solar Secrets
DESCRIPTION:FULL🍀☀️ Leprechaun Science & Solar Secrets\nGet 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. \nCampers 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. \nIt’s a magical\, memorable experience your child will talk about long after the leprechauns have vanished! \nKids take home: a sundial\, a leprechaun trap\, and a Leprechaun Scientist Certificate. \nHow to register: \n\nIf you are an existing client or have attended a camp previously\, please register once logged in the Tutorbird platform.\nNew 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.\nIf you are wanting to register for multiple camp and/or afterschool club opportunities\, you can email megan@thecommunityclassroom.com
URL:https://thecommunityclassroom.com/event/leprechaun-science-and-solar-secrets/
LOCATION:The Community Classroom\, 86 Maple Street\, Florence\, Massachusetts\, 01062
CATEGORIES:Pop-up Program
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T160000
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SUMMARY:FULL: Reuse & Recycle: Creative Makers Camp
DESCRIPTION:FULL♻️✨ Reuse & Recycle: Creative Makers Camp\nA Hands-On Half Day of Green Creativity | 12–4 PM\, April 1 | Ages 6-10\, 10+ as counselors-in-training \nIn this eco-inspired mini-camp\, kids discover how fun sustainability can be! Through hands-on projects and creative challenges\, campers learn practical skills while turning everyday “throw-aways” into imaginative new treasures. \nCampers will:\n🧵 Learn simple mending skills like stitching buttons\, patching small holes\, and giving old clothes new life\n🎨 Create upcycled crafts using materials such as jars\, cardboard\, fabric scraps\, and paper tubes\n📄 Make their own handmade paper\, learning how recycling works from start to finish\n💡 Explore the power of reusing through guided challenges that turn “junk” into useful or artistic creations \nThis camp blends creativity\, practical life skills\, and environmental awareness—perfect for kids who love making things\, crafting\, or inventing. \nEach camper leaves with:\n✔️ Their handmade paper\n✔️ Upcycled art or DIY creations\n✔️ A “Fix-It & Make-It” skills card to show off what they learned \nA fun and meaningful afternoon that sparks creativity and confidence! \n 
URL:https://thecommunityclassroom.com/event/reuse-recylcle-creative-makers-camp/
LOCATION:High Five Books\, 141 N Main Street\, Florence\, MA\, 01062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pop-up Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T180000
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SUMMARY:National Unicorn Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Bring your family and meet a REAL. LIVE. UNICORN! On the patio at High Five Books and brought to you by High Five Books\, A2Z Science and Learning Toy Store\, and The Community Classroom. I \nAlso! Learn about spring & summer learning opportunities for Northampton-area families.
URL:https://thecommunityclassroom.com/event/national-unicorn-day-celebration/
LOCATION:High Five Books\, 141 N Main Street\, Florence\, MA\, 01062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Classroom Event,Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T160000
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CREATED:20260201T154206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T154208Z
UID:851241-1778068800-1778083200@thecommunityclassroom.com
SUMMARY:Spring Egg-Stravaganza Science Camp
DESCRIPTION:🥚🌼 Spring Egg-Stravaganza Science Camp\nA Cracking Good Half-Day Adventure | 12–4 PM\, May 6th \nGet ready for a shell-shocking afternoon of hands-on science! In this spring-themed camp\, kids explore the amazing science of eggs—how they work\, how strong they really are\, and the surprising creatures that lay them. \nCampers will dive into: \n🔬 Egg Drop Engineering Challenge\nKids design their own protective contraptions to keep an egg safe from a big drop! They’ll test\, redesign\, and compete to see which structure stands up to gravity. \n💥 Eggshell Strength Lab\nWhy can’t you crush an egg in your hand? Kids investigate the surprising physics behind nature’s perfect little engineering marvel\, testing pressure\, force\, and shape. \n🧪 Egg Experiments (No Heat Needed!)\nTry a classic: make a bouncy “naked egg” using a simple chemical reaction that dissolves the shell but leaves the egg intact and jiggly! \n🐣 Who Lays Eggs? (Hint: Not Just Birds!)\nExplore the wild world of oviparous animals—reptiles\, amphibians\, insects\, fish\, and even a few mammals (hello\, platypus!). Kids match creatures to their eggs and learn how different species protect their young. \n🎨 Egg Art & Decorating Station\nWrap up with a creative\, mess-friendly decorating project—marbled eggs\, watercolor patterns\, or eco-friendly natural dyes. \nEach camper goes home with:\n✔️ Their bouncy egg experiment (in a sealed container)\n✔️ Egg art creations\n✔️ A Spring Science Explorer mini-zine \nAn egg-cellent mix of engineering\, biology\, chemistry\, and creativity—all in one exciting half-day! Plus\, lots of puns. 🙂  \n 
URL:https://thecommunityclassroom.com/event/spring-egg-stravaganza-science-camp/
LOCATION:High Five Books\, 141 N Main Street\, Florence\, MA\, 01062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pop-up Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T160000
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SUMMARY:Sprout Squad: The Science of Gardening
DESCRIPTION:Sprout Squad: The Science of Gardening\nA Hands-on Half-Day Adventure | 12–4 PM on May 27th \nRoll up your sleeves\, t’s time to dig into spring! In this special camp\, kids become real Junior Garden Helpers\, learning how gardens grow\, why compost matters\, and how they can care for the earth right in their own community. \nWe’ll kick things off with a fun\, kid-friendly composting lesson where campers explore what happens to food scraps\, why decomposition is amazing\, and how soil gets built. Kids are invited to bring a small container of food scraps from home—banana peels\, veggie ends\, eggshells\, and more—to investigate\, sort\, and add to a real compost pile. (Gross… but extremely fun!). And yes\, we’ll be playing with and learning about worms as well. \nThen we’ll head outdoors to help with real spring garden tasks. Activities could include: \n🌱 Planting early spring seeds\n🪣 Spreading compost or mulch\n🧹 Tidying beds for the growing season\n🌼 Learning about pollinators and soil critters\n🪴 Helping prep the community garden for visitors \nBack indoors\, campers create their own take-home projects\, which may include:\n🌿 Seed-starting pots (using recycled materials)\n🎨 Garden marker art for home gardens\n📘 “My Spring Garden Plan” mini booklet \nThis camp blends science\, sustainability\, teamwork\, and outdoor fun. It’s perfect for curious kids who love to get their hands dirty and make a real impact in their community garden. \n 
URL:https://thecommunityclassroom.com/event/sprout-squad-the-science-of-gardening/
LOCATION:The Community Classroom\, 86 Maple Street\, Florence\, Massachusetts\, 01062
CATEGORIES:Community Classroom Event,Pop-up Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260706T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T120000
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UID:851076-1783328400-1783684800@thecommunityclassroom.com
SUMMARY:Sew Magical: Fairy Hand Sewing Camp
DESCRIPTION:Sew Magical: Fairy Hand Sewing Camp\nJuly 6-10th from 9 am-12 pm with Stella\nAges 6-9 (CIT 10+) \nStep into a world of imagination\, creativity\, and stitches! In this camp\, fairy tailors will begin the week by creating their very own magical pouch—a special place to collect treasures\, notes\, and fairy-sized surprises as the week unfolds. \nThrough hands-on sewing projects\, campers will strengthen fine motor skills\, build patience and focus\, and gain confidence working with real tools and materials. Each day blends storytelling\, design\, and practical sewing techniques\, emphasizing lifelong art skills and creative problem-solving. Fairy tailors will leave with both beautiful creations and a sense of pride in what they can make. \nIf caregivers are looking for a full day\, we offer a Lunch Bunch for a small additional fee ($10) and then a second half day program (Unicorn Academy). \nCIT Program (Ages 10+) \nOlder 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. \nHow to register: \n\nIf you are an existing client or have attended a camp previously\, please log in and register on the Tutorbird platform.\nNew 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.\n\nIf you are wanting to register for multiple camp and/or afterschool club opportunities\, you can email megan@thecommunityclassroom.com and you will be sent an invoice. Please note your child is not registered until the invoice is paid.
URL:https://thecommunityclassroom.com/event/sew-magical-fairy-hand-sewing-camp/
LOCATION:The Community Classroom\, 86 Maple Street\, Florence\, Massachusetts\, 01062
CATEGORIES:2026 Summer Camp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260706T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T160000
DTSTAMP:20260123T190237Z
CREATED:20260110T200709Z
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SUMMARY:Unicorn Academy Camp
DESCRIPTION:🦄 Unicorn Academy\nJuly 6-10th | 1:00–4:00 PM | with Kali\nAges 6–9 | CITs ages 10+ \nCalling all dreamers and believers! This summer camp invites kids into an enchanting world filled with magic\, creativity\, and adventure. Each camper adopts their own plush unicorn\, names it\, accessorizes for it\, and learns how to care for it throughout the week. All the while our unicorn parents  are learning social skills and building confidence. \nFrom unicorn training school and magical art projects to literacy time in the “Story Meadow” and outdoor adventures around Florence\, this camp blends imagination\, responsibility\, and joy. Highlights include unicorn habitat building\, scavenger hunts\, cupcake decorating\, and a grand Unicorn Parade for families at the end of the week. \nTo register\, use the calendar below. please make sure you forward the calendar to the right month\, start date\, and start time.
URL:https://thecommunityclassroom.com/event/unicorn-academy/
LOCATION:The Community Classroom\, 86 Maple Street\, Florence\, Massachusetts\, 01062
CATEGORIES:2026 Summer Camp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T170000
DTSTAMP:20260713T182529Z
CREATED:20260111T161443Z
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SUMMARY:Young Authors & Illustrators: A Bookmaking Camp (Section A)
DESCRIPTION:✍️ Young Authors & Illustrators: A Bookmaking Camp (Section A)\nSection A: July 13-17th | 1:00–5:00 PM | with Shari\nAges 8–11 | CITs ages 12+ \nA camp for storytellers\, doodlers\, and big imaginations. Young Authors and Illustrators will write\, illustrate\, and bring their own stories to life through researching their community\, creative exploration\, and collaborative sharing. We’ll partner with the David Ruggles Center to research the history of Florence\, learn research skills from the librarians at Lilly Library\, and get writing advice from a renown author (we’ve had Grace Lin and Heidi Stemple the past few years!).  Authors will learn about the history of the silk industry in Florence and hand dye their own silk end papers. This camp culminates with an optional Meet the Author event at the Florence Farmers Market and then their books are on exhibit (if the author would like) at Lilly Library. Perfect for kids who love books\, art\, and expressing their ideas on the page. \nCIT Program (Ages 12+) \nOlder 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. \nHow to register: \n\nIf you are an existing client or have attended a camp previously\, please log in and register on the Tutorbird platform.\nNew 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.\n\nIf you are wanting to register for multiple camp and/or afterschool club opportunities\, you can email megan@thecommunityclassroom.com and you will be sent an invoice. Please note you are not officially registered until the invoice is paid.
URL:https://thecommunityclassroom.com/event/young-authors-illustrators-a-bookmaking-camp/
LOCATION:High Five Books\, 141 N Main Street\, Florence\, MA\, 01062\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026 Summer Camp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T120000
DTSTAMP:20260123T192330Z
CREATED:20260111T163804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T192330Z
UID:851089-1784538000-1784894400@thecommunityclassroom.com
SUMMARY:Sparkle Science Camp: The Science of Shine
DESCRIPTION:✨ Sparkle Science Camp: The Science of Shine\nJuly 20-24 | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM | with Kali\nAges 6–9 | 10+ CITs \nWhy do things shimmer\, glow\, and sparkle? In Sparkle Science Camp\, kids explore the science behind light and color through wow-worthy experiments. Campers will grow sugar crystals\, test UV-reactive bracelets in sunlight\, play with prisms and mirrors\, make sparkle slime\, and build kaleidoscopes to take home. \nThis camp blends real science with serious dazzle—perfect for curious makers who love learning and a little sparkle. \nCIT Program (Ages 10+) \nOlder 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. \nHow to register: \n\nIf you are an existing client or have attended a camp previously\, please log in and register on the Tutorbird platform.\nNew 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.\n\nIf you are wanting to register for multiple camp and/or afterschool club opportunities\, you can email megan@thecommunityclassroom.com and you will be sent an invoice. Please note you are not officially registered until the invoice is paid.
URL:https://thecommunityclassroom.com/event/sparkle-science-camp-the-science-of-shine/
LOCATION:The Community Classroom\, 86 Maple Street\, Florence\, Massachusetts\, 01062
CATEGORIES:2026 Summer Camp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T170000
DTSTAMP:20260713T182250Z
CREATED:20260117T213450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T182250Z
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SUMMARY:Young Authors & Illustrators: A Bookmaking Camp (Section B)
DESCRIPTION:✍️ Young Authors & Illustrators: A Bookmaking Camp\nSection B: July 20-24th | 1:00–5:00 PM | with Shari\nAges 8–11\, CITs 12+ \nA camp for storytellers\, doodlers\, and big imaginations. Young Authors and Illustrators will write\, illustrate\, and bring their own stories to life through researching their community\, creative exploration\, and collaborative sharing. We’ll partner with the David Ruggles Center to research the history of Florence\, learn research skills from the librarians at Lilly Library\, and get writing advice from a renown author (we’ve had Grace Lin and Heidi Stemple the past few years!). Authors will learn about the history of the silk industry in Florence and hand dye their own silk end papers. This camp culminates with an optional Meet the Author event at the Florence Farmers Market and then their books are on exhibit (if the author would like) at Lilly Library. Perfect for kids who love books\, art\, and expressing their ideas on the page. \nCIT Program (Ages 12+) \nOlder 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. \nHow to register: \n\nIf you are an existing client or have attended a camp previously\, please log in and register on the Tutorbird platform.\nNew 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.\n\nIf you are wanting to register for multiple camp and/or afterschool club opportunities\, you can email megan@thecommunityclassroom.com and you will be sent an invoice. Please note you are not officially registered until the invoice is paid.
URL:https://thecommunityclassroom.com/event/young-authors-illustrators-a-bookmaking-camp-section-b/
LOCATION:High Five Books\, 141 N Main Street\, Florence\, MA\, 01062\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026 Summer Camp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260727T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T170000
DTSTAMP:20260713T182413Z
CREATED:20260111T170100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T182413Z
UID:851093-1785157200-1785517200@thecommunityclassroom.com
SUMMARY:Leadership Lab Camp
DESCRIPTION:🌱 Leadership Lab\nJuly 27-31 | 1:00–5:00 PM | with Kali |\nAges 8-11\, CIT 12+ | 📍 The Community Classroom and various locations for internships \nLeadership Lab is a field-trip–based camp designed to help young leaders blossom. Campers take on short internships within the Florence and Northampton community\, learning how their voices and actions can make a difference. \nAlong the way\, they’ll practice public speaking\, teamwork\, and community engagement\, while also learning how to lead games and icebreakers. This camp is ideal for kids ready to grow their confidence\, take on responsibility\, and lead with purpose—without it ever feeling like “just school.” \nCIT Program (Ages 12+)\nOlder 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. \nHow to register: \n\nIf you are an existing client or have attended a camp previously\, please log in and register on the Tutorbird platform.\nNew 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.\n\nIf you are wanting to register for multiple camp and/or afterschool club opportunities\, you can email megan@thecommunityclassroom.com and you will be sent an invoice. Please note you are not officially registered until the invoice is paid.
URL:https://thecommunityclassroom.com/event/leadership-lab/
LOCATION:The Community Classroom\, 86 Maple Street\, Florence\, Massachusetts\, 01062
CATEGORIES:2026 Summer Camp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260803T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T120000
DTSTAMP:20260128T232742Z
CREATED:20260111T171839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T232742Z
UID:851097-1785747600-1786104000@thecommunityclassroom.com
SUMMARY:Mini-Detectives Forensic Science Camp
DESCRIPTION:🕵️‍♀️ Mini-Detectives Forensic Science Camp\nAugust 3-7th | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM | with Kali\nAges 6–9\, CITs 10+ \nCalling all curious kids and sharp-eyed sleuths! Mini-Detectives Forensic Science Camp invites young investigators to solve mysteries using kid-friendly forensic techniques. Campers will analyze fingerprints\, decode secret messages\, examine “evidence\,” and use observation and teamwork to crack daily cases. \nThis camp blends STEM learning with imaginative play\, encouraging critical thinking and collaboration in a fun\, supportive environment. \nCIT Program (Ages 10+) \nOlder 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. \nHow to register: \n\nIf you are an existing client or have attended a camp previously\, please log in and register on the Tutorbird platform.\nNew 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.\n\nIf you are wanting to register for multiple camp and/or afterschool club opportunities\, you can email megan@thecommunityclassroom.com and you will be sent an invoice. Please note you are not officially registered until the invoice is paid.
URL:https://thecommunityclassroom.com/event/mini-detectivves-forensic-science-camp/
LOCATION:The Community Classroom\, 86 Maple Street\, Florence\, Massachusetts\, 01062
CATEGORIES:2026 Summer Camp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260810T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T120000
DTSTAMP:20260325T140343Z
CREATED:20260111T173036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T140343Z
UID:851100-1786352400-1786708800@thecommunityclassroom.com
SUMMARY:(FULL) BakeLab: The Science of Sweet and Savory
DESCRIPTION:FULL 🍰 BakeLab: The Science of Sweet & Savory\nAugust 10-14 | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM | 📍Florence Civic Center\nAges 8-11\, CIT 12+ \nIn BakeLab\, kids become food scientists! Campers experiment with leavening agents\, emulsions\, fermentation\, and heat as they bake cookies\, quick breads\, sourdough\, brownies\, and more. They’ll explore ingredient swaps\, texture experiments\, and how science transforms food. Taught by an AP science teacher who loves the combination of baking + chemistry! This is her 3rd year teaching a science + baking camp and folks! It fills up quickly. \nThe big idea? Understanding how ingredients interact—and how curiosity makes everything better. \nCIT Program (Ages 12+) \nOlder 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. \nHow to register: \n\nIf you are an existing client or have attended a camp previously\, please log in and register on the Tutorbird platform.\nNew 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.\n\nIf you are wanting to register for multiple camp and/or afterschool club opportunities\, you can email megan@thecommunityclassroom.com and you will be sent an invoice. Please note you are not officially registered until the invoice is paid.
URL:https://thecommunityclassroom.com/event/bakelab-the-science-of-sweet-and-savory/
LOCATION:Florence Civic Center\, 90 Park Street\, Florence\, MA\, 01062\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026 Summer Camp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260810T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T160000
DTSTAMP:20260128T232921Z
CREATED:20260111T174057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T232921Z
UID:851104-1786366800-1786723200@thecommunityclassroom.com
SUMMARY:College Essay and Self-Discovery Camp
DESCRIPTION:✍️ College Essay & Self-Discovery\nAugust 10–14 | 1:00–4:00 PM | with Kali\nFor high school students (especially rising seniors) \nThis supportive\, reflective writing experience helps teens uncover their authentic voice—whether they’re preparing for college applications or simply strengthening their writing skills. Through guided prompts\, discussion\, and one-on-one feedback\, students explore personal values\, experiences\, and stories that matter to them. \nStudents leave with strong ideas\, clearer direction\, and tools that extend far beyond a single essay. \nHow to register: \n\nIf you are an existing client or have attended a camp previously\, please log in and register on the Tutorbird platform.\nNew 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.\n\nIf you are wanting to register for multiple camp and/or afterschool club opportunities\, you can email megan@thecommunityclassroom.com and you will be sent an invoice. Please note you are not officially registered until the invoice is paid.
URL:https://thecommunityclassroom.com/event/college-essay-and-self-discovery/
LOCATION:The Community Classroom\, 86 Maple Street\, Florence\, Massachusetts\, 01062
CATEGORIES:2026 Summer Camp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T120000
DTSTAMP:20260123T192809Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T192809Z
UID:851106-1786957200-1787313600@thecommunityclassroom.com
SUMMARY:Camp Swiftie
DESCRIPTION:🎤✨ Camp Swiftie\nAugust 17 | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM | with Kali\nAges 6–9\, CITs 10+ \nCamp Swiftie is a creative\, confidence-boosting experience inspired by Taylor Swift’s eras\, storytelling\, and friendship. Campers design their own Era outfits\, create mini album covers with track lists\, make and trade friendship bracelets\, and play Swiftie Trivia Bingo. \nIt’s a celebration of creativity\, collaboration\, and self-expression—with plenty of sparkle. \nCIT Program (Ages 10+) \nOlder 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. \nHow to register: \n\nIf you are an existing client or have attended a camp previously\, please log in and register on the Tutorbird platform.\nNew 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.\n\nIf you are wanting to register for multiple camp and/or afterschool club opportunities\, you can email megan@thecommunityclassroom.com and you will be sent an invoice. Please note you are not officially registered until the invoice is paid.
URL:https://thecommunityclassroom.com/event/camp-swiftie-2/
LOCATION:The Community Classroom\, 86 Maple Street\, Florence\, Massachusetts\, 01062
CATEGORIES:2026 Summer Camp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T170000
DTSTAMP:20260630T232226Z
CREATED:20260630T020649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T232226Z
UID:851308-1788881400-1788886800@thecommunityclassroom.com
SUMMARY:Critter Club
DESCRIPTION:Critter Club\nTuesdays\, 3:30–5:00 PM | Hosted at High Five Books | Ages 6–9 (Ages 10+ as CITs) | September 8\, 15\, 22\, 29\, October 6\, 13\, 20\, 27\, November 10\, 17\, 24 (No club on the 3rd) \nDoes your kiddo LOVE animals? Like\, really love them? This club is for them. 🐾 \nCritter Club is an 11-session afterschool club where kids learn all about the care and feeding of furry\, feathered\, and finned creatures — through hands-on learning\, real animal science\, and the very best part: LOTS of critter visitors throughout the season. 🐹🐢🐦 \nThis is the club for the kid who already knows the difference between a guinea pig and a hamster\, who has strong opinions about reptiles\, and who has been quietly campaigning for a pet for longer than you’d like to admit. Each week brings a new creature\, a new set of facts\, and a new opportunity to practice the real responsibility of caring for something living. \nYoung critter enthusiasts will: \n🐰 Meet real animal visitors and learn directly from the experts who care for them\n🐾 Explore what different animals need to eat\, where they live\, and how to keep them healthy and happy\n🧠 Learn the real science behind animal behavior\, communication\, and instincts\n💛 Practice the responsibility\, empathy\, and patience that comes with caring for a living creature\n🎨 Create animal-themed projects\, habitats\, and crafts inspired by what they’ve learned \nCritter Club is part science class\, part animal sanctuary\, and one hundred percent the highlight of every animal-loving kid’s week. Whether your child dreams of being a veterinarian\, a zookeeper\, or just really\, really wants a hamster — this is exactly the club for them. 🐹 \nCritter Club meets Tuesdays from 3:30–5:00 PM at High Five Books. Ages 6–9. Ages 10 and up are invited to join as Counselors-in-Training \nTo register\, please make sure you have the calendar below set to the correct start date (September 15)\, then select the start time. If you are a current or past client\, please register through Tutorbird.
URL:https://thecommunityclassroom.com/event/critterclub/
LOCATION:High Five Books\, 141 N Main Street\, Florence\, MA\, 01062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Afterschool Club,Community Classroom Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T173000
DTSTAMP:20260630T185142Z
CREATED:20260630T151127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T185142Z
UID:851312-1788969600-1788975000@thecommunityclassroom.com
SUMMARY:Boom Club
DESCRIPTION:Boom Club Wednesdays\, 4:00–5:30 PM | High Five Books | Ages 6–9 (Ages 10+ as CITs) | September 9\, 16\, 30\, October 7\, 21\, 28\, November 4\, 18 \nWarning: things are about to get loud. 💥 \nBoom Club is an 8-session afterschool science club where kids explore the thrilling\, surprising\, and completely fire-free science of explosions — from fizzing firework jars and erupting volcanoes to flower pods that burst open and chemical reactions that go BOOM in the most spectacular\, safe\, and satisfying ways imaginable. \nThis is not your average science club. This is hands-on\, teacher-led\, certified-instructor chemistry where kids discover the real science behind the bang — and walk away understanding why things explode\, how fireworks get their colors\, and what makes a reaction go from fizz to BOOM. 🔬 \nEvery session\, young scientists record their observations\, predictions\, and discoveries in their official Boom Club Lab Notebook — building a complete record of eight weeks of spectacular science. 📓 \nAlong the way\, Boom Club scientists will discover: \n\nThe chemistry of reactions — acids\, bases\, gases\, and what makes things fizz\, pop\, and explode\nThe physics of pressure\, sound waves\, and kinetic energy\nThe geology of volcanoes and meteor impacts\nThe biology of explosive seed dispersal in nature\nThe real science behind fireworks and what gives them their color\nHow to make a hypothesis\, test it safely\, and record their results like real scientists 💛\n\nThis club is perfect for curious kids who love science\, can’t resist a good fizz\, and have always wanted to know what makes things go BOOM. Safely. Fire-free. Absolutely spectacularly. 💥 \nBoom Club meets Wednesdays from 4:00–5:30 PM at High Five Books. Ages 6–9. Ages 10 and up are invited to join as Counselors-in-Training. This club is 8 weeks long\, as it doesn’t meet on days that NPS has off of school/holidays. \nTo register\, please select “afterschool club” below and then ensure the correct month and date for the first day of the club is selected on the calendar (September 16).
URL:https://thecommunityclassroom.com/event/boom-club/
LOCATION:High Five Books\, 141 N Main Street\, Florence\, MA\, 01062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Afterschool Club,Community Classroom Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T170000
DTSTAMP:20260630T174605Z
CREATED:20260630T174605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T174605Z
UID:851318-1789054200-1789059600@thecommunityclassroom.com
SUMMARY:Babysitters Club
DESCRIPTION:Babysitters Club Ages 7–11 | Ages 12+ as CITs | September 10\, 17\, 24\, October 1\, 8\, 15\, 22\, 29\, November 5\, 12\, 19 \nCalling all responsible\, creative\, and caring kids who are ready to level up! 📚 \nThe Babysitters Club is a one-of-a-kind afterschool club inspired by the beloved book series — and perfectly timed to celebrate three brand-new BSC releases hitting shelves this fall\, including The Super Special Graphic Novel on September 15! Whether your child is a longtime BSC superfan or just discovering Kristy\, Claudia\, Mary Anne\, and the gang for the first time\, this club is their chance to live the adventure. \nYoung babysitters-in-training will dive deep into the world of the Babysitters Club through reading\, discussion\, and hands-on skill-building — emerging at the end of the season as genuinely capable\, confident\, and caring young caregivers. And every registration includes a brand-new Babysitters Club book\, because every great babysitter starts with a great story. 📚 \n📚 Grounded in the Books Each session connects to the Babysitters Club books — discussing characters\, storylines\, and the values that make the BSC so beloved: responsibility\, creativity\, friendship\, and showing up for the people who count on you. With three new releases this fall\, there’s never been a better time to be a BSC fan. 🎉 \n🎒 Build Your Very Own Kid Kit One of the BSC’s most iconic tools is the Kid Kit — a box of carefully chosen activities\, games\, and supplies that makes babysitting magic happen. Club members will design and build their very own Kid Kit from scratch\, thinking carefully about what kinds of things belong inside\, who they’re for\, and how to use them like a pro. \n🏅 Earn Your Babysitter Badges Our young babysitters will work toward a series of real skill badges — because great babysitters aren’t just responsible\, they’re prepared. Badges include: \n🔥 Fire Safety Badge — what to do in a fire emergency\, 🍎 Snack Badge — how to prepare safe\, simple snacks and pivot when things don’t go as planned 📞 Dialing 911 Badge — what counts as an emergency\, what to say\, and what to expect 🤔 Judgment Badge — when to handle it yourself vs. when to get an adult 🩹 First Aid Badge — how to dress a cut\, apply a bandage\, and stay calm under pressure 📖 Storytime Badge — how to read aloud to a younger child and keep them engaged 🌙 Bedtime Routine Badge — how to help a child wind down and get ready for bed 🦷 Dental Care Badge — how to brush someone else’s teeth safely\, 🍼 Diaper Badge — the basics of changing a diaper with confidence and care \nEach badge represents a real\, practical skill — the kind that makes families trust you\, kids adore you\, and YOU feel genuinely ready for the job. \n👶 The Real Deal: Practice Session on November 19th On November 19th\, our Babysitters Club members put their skills to the test in a real supervised practice session — caring for younger children while their families enjoy a special evening out. Adult supervision is provided throughout\, of course. This is the moment all those badges have been building toward — and we have a feeling our young babysitters are going to absolutely rise to the occasion. 🌟 \nBabysitters Club members leave the season with their completed Kid Kit\, a full collection of earned badges\, and the kind of confidence that comes from knowing you are truly prepared to care for someone else. 📚💛 \nGrounded in the beloved book series. Celebrating three new BSC releases this fall. Led by certified teachers who believe in building real skills in young people. \nTo register\, please select “afterschool club” and then make sure the calendar is set to the correct month and date (September 10). Existing and former clients\, please register through Tutorbird.
URL:https://thecommunityclassroom.com/event/babysitters-club/
LOCATION:High Five Books\, 141 N Main Street\, Florence\, MA\, 01062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Afterschool Club,Community Classroom Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T173000
DTSTAMP:20260705T193152Z
CREATED:20260213T021506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260705T193152Z
UID:851264-1789142400-1789147800@thecommunityclassroom.com
SUMMARY:Manga and Munchies Club
DESCRIPTION:Manga & Munchies Fridays\, 4:00–5:30 PM | High Five Books | Ages 8–11 (Ages 12+ as CITs) | September 11\, 18\, 25\, October 2\, 9\, 16\, 23\, 30\, November 6\, 13\, 20th \nThe best Friday afternoon just got even better. 🎨 \nManga & Munchies is an 11-session afterschool club where kids dive into the wonderful world of age-appropriate Japanese comics and graphic novels — exploring visual storytelling\, iconic manga art styles\, beloved characters\, and the rich culture behind one of the world’s most popular art forms. And while they read\, discuss\, and discover? They snack on international treats from around the world. 🍡 \nThis is the club for the kid who has a stack of manga on their nightstand\, for the curious reader who has always wanted to try it\, and for anyone who believes that Friday afternoons should feel like a reward. Because they should. 💛 \nEach session young manga readers will: \n📖 Explore age-appropriate manga and graphic novels — from beloved classics to exciting new releases 🎨 Discuss visual storytelling techniques — how do manga artists use panels\, expressions\, and motion lines to tell a story without words? ✏️ Try their hand at manga-inspired drawing and character design 🌏 Learn about Japanese culture\, manga history\, and the global impact of this incredible art form 🍡 Snack on international treats — a different cultural snack every session to pair with the reading 🌍 \nManga & Munchies is part book club\, part art studio\, part cultural exploration\, and one hundred percent the most delicious afterschool club we have ever offered. 💛 \nManga & Munchies meets Fridays from 4:00–5:30 PM at High Five Books. Ages 8–11. Ages 12 and up are invited to join as Counselors-in-Training. \nPlease register using the calendar with links below. Click the “afterschool club” button and then you will see the calendar. Please make sure you are choosing the right month\, date\, and time on the calendar below. If you have attended a Community Classroom event or are a current or former client\, please log in with your Tutorbird access and register. \n 
URL:https://thecommunityclassroom.com/event/manga-club/
LOCATION:High Five Books\, 141 N Main Street\, Florence\, MA\, 01062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Afterschool Club,Community Classroom Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T170000
DTSTAMP:20260630T012816Z
CREATED:20260630T012816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T012816Z
UID:851305-1789399800-1789405200@thecommunityclassroom.com
SUMMARY:Mythbusters Club
DESCRIPTION:Mythbusters Club Mondays\, 3:30–5:00 PM | hosted at High Five Books | Ages 7–10 (Ages 11+ as CITs) \nSeptember 14\, 21\, 28\, October 5\, (no club on the 12)\, 19\, 26\, November 2\, 9\, 16\, and 23 \nIs Bigfoot real? What’s actually lurking in Loch Ness? And should you REALLY be worried about spiders crawling into your mouth while you sleep? 🕷️ \nMythbusters Club is a 10-session afterschool investigation into the world’s most fascinating cryptids\, urban legends\, and unsolved mysteries — where kids don’t just explore the lore\, they think like scientists and investigate the evidence. Each session dives into a new legend from two angles: what people believe\, and what the science actually says. Then kids make their own verdict.  \nThis is not just a monster fan club. This is critical thinking disguised as the most exciting afterschool program of the year. \nEach session follows the Mythbusters Framework: \n\n🔍 The Legend — where did this story come from and why do people believe it?\n🧪 The Evidence — what proof exists and how was it collected?\n🔬 The Investigation — what does science say? What experiments can we run?\n⚖️ The Verdict — busted\, plausible\, or confirmed?\n📓 The Field Journal — kids record their findings like real investigators\n\nEvery session\, young investigators add a new page to their official Mythbusters Field Journal\, building a complete investigation log they keep at the end of the season.  \nAlong the way\, Mythbusters Club members will build real skills that go far beyond cryptids: \n\nScientific thinking and the investigation process\nEvidence evaluation — how do we know what we know?\nCritical thinking and healthy skepticism\nResearch\, note-taking\, and presentation skills\nMedia literacy — why do people believe things that aren’t true?\nCultural literacy — where do legends come from and what do they tell us about society?\nThe courage to say “I don’t know — let’s find out” \n\nThis club is perfect for curious kids who love mysteries\, science\, a good scare\, and the thrill of finding out what’s REALLY going on. Just the right amount of spooky. Not too much\, we promise. 🔍 \nMythbusters Club meets Mondays from 3:30–5:00 PM at High Five Books. Ages 7–10. Ages 11 and up are invited to join as Counselors-in-Training. \nTo book the club for your leaner\, make sure the calendar is set to the start date (September 14th) before you click to register. If you are a returning client\, please register through Tutorbird.
URL:https://thecommunityclassroom.com/event/mythbusters-club/
LOCATION:High Five Books\, 141 N Main Street\, Florence\, MA\, 01062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Afterschool Club,Community Classroom Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T173000
DTSTAMP:20260708T025615Z
CREATED:20260630T182518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T025615Z
UID:851324-1789401600-1789407000@thecommunityclassroom.com
SUMMARY:Cookie Club
DESCRIPTION:Cookie Club Mondays\, 4:00–5:30 PM | Florence Civic Center | Ages 7–11 (Ages 12+ as CITs) | $300 includes weekly cookies coming home for the family | 8 sessions September 14\, 21\, October 5\, 19\, 26\, November 9\, 16\, 23 \nEvery great baker started somewhere. This fall\, it starts here. 🍪 \nCookie Club is a 8-session afterschool baking club where kids learn the real science\, real technique\, and real joy behind one of the world’s most beloved foods. Each session takes place in the full kitchen at the Florence Civic Center\, where young bakers will measure\, mix\, cream\, fold\, and decorate their way through a carefully crafted curriculum that is equal parts chemistry\, art\, and deliciousness. \nThis is not a kit. This is not a mix. This is from-scratch\, teacher-led\, hands-on baking — where kids learn WHY cookies spread\, WHY butter matters\, and WHY changing one ingredient changes everything. And then they eat the results. 🍪 \nEach week brings a new cookie\, a new skill\, and a new discovery.  \nEvery session\, bakers go home with some of what they made. Every session\, someone in their family is very happy to see them walk through the door. 💛 \nAlong the way\, Cookie Club bakers will build real skills that last a lifetime: \n\nMeasurement\, fractions\, and ratio — math that actually tastes good\nThe chemistry of baking — reactions\, leavening\, emulsification\, and more\nMixing techniques — creaming\, folding\, whisking\, and why each one matters\nKitchen safety\, food hygiene\, and responsible tool use\nRecipe reading\, following instructions\, and creative adaptation\nPresentation and design — because a beautiful cookie is a work of art\nConfidence\, patience\, and the deep satisfaction of making something from scratch 💛\n\nThis club is perfect for curious kids who love food\, love science\, and love the idea of walking into the kitchen and knowing exactly what they’re doing. \nCookie Club meets Mondays from 4-5:30 PM at the Florence Civic Center. Ages 7–11. Ages 12 and up are invited to join as Counselors-in-Training. \nTo register\, please select “afterschool club” below and then ensure the right month and start date are selected on the calendar (September 14). If your child is a returning or former client\, please register through Tutorbird.
URL:https://thecommunityclassroom.com/event/cookie-club/
LOCATION:Florence Civic Center\, 90 Park Street\, Florence\, MA\, 01062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Afterschool Club,Community Classroom Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T173000
DTSTAMP:20260708T030237Z
CREATED:20260630T184541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T030237Z
UID:851326-1789488000-1789493400@thecommunityclassroom.com
SUMMARY:Dinner's On Me: A Feed-Your-Family Cooking Club
DESCRIPTION:Dinner’s on Me: A Feed Your Family Cooking Club Tuesdays\, 4–5:30 PM | Florence Civic Center | Ages 7–11 (Ages 12+ as CITs) | $375 includes weekly food to share coming home | September 15\, 22\, 29\, October 6\, 13\, 20\, 27\, November 10\, 17\, 24 (Community Classroom Cafe) \nWhat if your child could cook dinner for your family — from scratch? Not from a box. Not from a packet. From real ingredients\, real techniques\, and real pride. 🍽️ \nDinner’s on Me is an 10-session afterschool cooking club where kids learn to plan\, prepare\, and pack up real food for their families (up to 4 people) — one delicious Tuesday at a time. Each session takes place at the Florence Civic Center\, where young chefs will work with real tools\, real heat\, and real responsibility to create something their whole family can enjoy that same night. \nThis is not a cooking show. It is not a baking kit. It is hands-on\, teacher-led\, certified-instruction cooking — where kids learn knife skills\, kitchen safety\, food preparation techniques\, and the deep satisfaction of feeding the people they love most. 💛 \nEach week brings a new meal\, a new skill\, and a new take-home.  \nEvery session campers leave with a take-home meal or kit — ready to finish cooking or serve straight to their family that evening. Week after week\, families will open the door to a child who says four of the most wonderful words in the English language: Dinner’s on me. 💛 \n🍽️ The Big Finale: The Community Classroom Café | November 24th | 5-6 PM | The Florence Civic Center  \nFor our final session\, young chefs will transform the Florence Civic Center into a real working café — setting tables\, greeting guests\, taking orders\, and serving food they are genuinely proud of. \nParents are invited to be served by their young chefs from 4:00–5:00 PM while little ones are cared for by our Babysitters Club next door. Kids will arrive early to set up\, review food safety and serving etiquette\, put on their aprons\, and open the café doors. \nIt is the culminating moment of eleven weeks of learning\, growing\, and cooking — and we have a feeling it is going to be absolutely unforgettable. 💛 \nA Note on Kitchen Safety This club takes place in the full kitchen at the Florence Civic Center — a real\, working kitchen with real equipment. Our young chefs will be expected to follow kitchen safety rules at all times\, handle tools responsibly\, and treat the space with care and respect. Our certified teacher will be present and hands-on at every session\, and safety is always our first ingredient. You know your own kid\, and whether or not this would be a good fit for them or if they need to wait a bit to grow their responsibility muscles. \nTo register\, please click “afterschool club” and then select the correct date and month to start (September 15th). If you are a returning or existing client\, please register through Tutorbird. 
URL:https://thecommunityclassroom.com/event/dinners-on-me-a-feed-your-family-cooking-club/
LOCATION:Florence Civic Center\, 90 Park Street\, Florence\, MA\, 01062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Afterschool Club,Community Classroom Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T160000
DTSTAMP:20260807T203945Z
CREATED:20260731T180856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T203945Z
UID:851345-1790164800-1790179200@thecommunityclassroom.com
SUMMARY:Shark Lab
DESCRIPTION:Jaw-dropping science is coming to High Five Books — and we are not sorry about that pun.  \nShark Lab is a half-day deep dive into one of the ocean’s most fascinating\, most misunderstood\, and most magnificent creatures. Through hands-on science\, real specimens\, and the kind of curiosity-driven exploration that makes learning feel like an adventure\, young marine biologists will discover what makes sharks one of nature’s most perfectly designed animals — and why they deserve so much more than their scary reputation. \nYoung shark scientists will: \n\nShark Tooth Identification Lab — investigate real shark teeth from our very own classroom collection\, using field guides and magnifying glasses to identify the species each tooth came from. Real paleontology. Real discovery. Real cool.\nShark Anatomy Exploration — dive deep into what makes sharks such remarkably designed creatures. From their electroreceptors and lateral lines to their cartilage skeletons and extraordinary senses\, sharks are built for the ocean in ways that will absolutely blow young minds.\nShark Size Showdown — head outside with sidewalk chalk and map out the true size of different shark species right on the pavement. The whale shark alone will leave every camper speechless. \nShark Skin Up Close — discover why shark skin feels like sandpaper and explore the science of dermal denticles — the tiny tooth-like scales that cover a shark’s body and make it one of nature’s most ingenious designs.\nBuoyancy Science — why don’t sharks sink? Explore the fascinating science of how sharks use their oil-filled livers to stay afloat — and what that tells us about the engineering genius of nature.\nShark Tooth Necklace Making — using their very own take-home shark tooth\, campers will create a beautiful shark tooth necklace — building fine motor skills and creating a wearable keepsake they will treasure long after camp ends. \n\nEvery camper goes home with their very own real shark tooth! \nPerfect for curious kids who love animals\, science\, the ocean\, and the thrill of discovering that the world is even more amazing than they thought. Just the right amount of toothy. Not too scary. We promise.  \nShark Lab meets September 23 from 12-4 PM at High Five Books\, 141 N Main Street\, Florence MA. \nExisting students: Please log into Tutorbird to register. Email Megan if you have an issue (megan@thecommunityclassroom.com).  \nNew students: Register below after clicking “1/2 day pop-up program” for the category. Please ensure the correct date is chosen (the 23rd). \n 
URL:https://thecommunityclassroom.com/event/shark-lab/
LOCATION:High Five Books\, 141 N Main Street\, Florence\, MA\, 01062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pop-up Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261012T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261012T120000
DTSTAMP:20260807T204251Z
CREATED:20260731T183456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T204251Z
UID:851350-1791795600-1791806400@thecommunityclassroom.com
SUMMARY:All About Bats
DESCRIPTION:All About Bats\nOctober 12 | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM | High Five Books | Ages 6–9 (Ages 10+ as CITs) \nThey are mysterious. They are misunderstood. And they are some of the most fascinating creatures on the planet. This October\, we are celebrating them. \nAll About Bats is a half-day science and nature program that takes kids deep into the remarkable world of bats — their biology\, their superpowers\, their vital role in our ecosystem\, and the surprising science behind how they navigate the dark. Through hands-on activities\, real specimens\, and the kind of curiosity-driven exploration that makes learning feel like an adventure\, young bat scientists will walk away with a whole new appreciation for one of nature’s most extraordinary creatures. \nActivities may include: \nBat Glider Engineering — design\, build\, and test your very own bat-inspired glider. Explore the science of flight\, lift\, drag\, and what makes bat wings such a brilliant piece of natural engineering. \nBat Anatomy Exploration — dive into what makes bats so uniquely designed. From their echolocation and remarkable hearing to their wing structure and nocturnal adaptations\, bats are built for the night in ways that will completely blow young minds. \nEcholocation Science — how do bats navigate in total darkness? Explore the fascinating physics of sound waves and echolocation through hands-on activities that let kids experience this remarkable sense for themselves. \nBat Myths vs. Facts — separate the scary stories from the science and discover why bats are not only harmless but genuinely essential to the health of our ecosystem. \nBat Habitat & Conservation — learn where bats live\, what threatens them\, and what we can do to protect these vital creatures in our own communities. Yes\, we will most likely build our own bat cave! \nEvery camper leaves with a deeper understanding of and genuine affection for one of nature’s most misunderstood animals. Perfect for curious kids who love wildlife\, science\, and the thrill of discovering that something they thought was scary is actually completely amazing. \nLooking for a full day of fall science fun? Combine All About Bats (9:00 AM–12:00 PM) with Lunch Bunch (12:00–1:00 PM\, just $10) and Flower Power Camp (1:00–4:00 PM) for a complete\, joy-filled day of exploration and discovery. \nAll About Bats meets October 12 from 9:00 AM–12:00 PM at High Five Books\, 141 N Main Street\, Florence MA \nExisting students: Please register through Tutorbird. \nNew students: register below by clicking “1/2 day pop-up program” then select the correct data (October 12) and time (9 am). \n  \n 
URL:https://thecommunityclassroom.com/event/all-about-bats/
LOCATION:High Five Books\, 141 N Main Street\, Florence\, MA\, 01062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pop-up Program
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SUMMARY:Flower Power: Botany + Art
DESCRIPTION:Flower Power: Botany and Art for Kids\nOctober 12 | 1:00–4:00 PM | High Five Books | Ages 6–9 (Ages 10+ as CITs) \nNature has been quietly doing extraordinary things all season long. On October 12\, we are going to slow down and take a closer look. \nFlower Power is a half-day science and nature program that invites kids into the beautiful\, surprising\, and endlessly fascinating world of flowers and leaves. Through hands-on exploration\, real specimens\, and the kind of gentle\, curious science that makes the natural world feel like magic\, young botanists will discover what is really going on inside a flower\, why leaves are the shape they are\, and how plants have been solving problems that humans are still trying to figure out. \nThis is not just arts and crafts. This is real botany — joyful\, hands-on\, and designed to make kids look at every flower and leaf they encounter for the rest of their lives with completely new eyes. \nActivities may include: \n\nFlower Dissection — carefully take apart a real flower and discover its hidden world. Petals\, sepals\, stamens\, pistils\, and pollen — every part has a purpose and a story. Young botanists will label and learn each one like real plant scientists.\nLeaf Rubbings — explore the science of leaf veins and their remarkable structure through the beautiful and satisfying art of leaf rubbing. Every leaf tells a different story — and every rubbing is a one-of-a-kind piece of art.\nNatural Dye Experiment — discover the remarkable pigments hiding inside flowers and plants and use them to dye fabric or paper in the most beautiful\, surprising\, and completely natural way. No synthetic dyes. No chemicals. Just the extraordinary color that nature has been making all along.\nFlower Pressing & Preserving — carefully press and preserve real flowers using traditional botanical techniques — creating a beautiful keepsake that captures the color\, shape\, and science of the natural world in a way that will last long after October 12 is over.\n\nEvery camper leaves with their pressed flower keepsake\, their natural dye creation\, and a deeper understanding of the natural world right outside their door — and the kind of curiosity that turns every walk into a science adventure.  \nLooking for a full day of fall science fun? Combine All About Bats (9:00 AM–12:00 PM) with a supervised Lunch Bunch break (just $10) and Flower Power (1:00–4:00 PM) for a complete\, joy-filled day of exploration and discovery. \nFlower Power meets October 12 from 1–4:00 PM at High Five Books\, 141 N Main Street\, Florence MA. \nExisting students: Register through Tutorbird. New students: Please select “1/2 day pop-up program” and then select the correct data (October 12) and time (1pm-4). \n 
URL:https://thecommunityclassroom.com/event/flower-power-botany-art-for-kids/
LOCATION:High Five Books\, 141 N Main Street\, Florence\, MA\, 01062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pop-up Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T120000
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SUMMARY:Spooky Science: Fizzy cauldrons\, fake blood\, spooky slime
DESCRIPTION:Spooky Science October 14 | 12–4 PM | Ages 6–9\, 10+ as CITs \nOur last day at the Florence Farmers’ Market gets a spooky upgrade! This Halloween-themed science extravaganza takes young scientists on a ghoulish journey through chemistry\, physics\, and biology — with a special trip to the Farmers’ Market for our final Space Trailer celebration of the season. \nYoung scientists may: \n\nBuild and test spider web structures to discover the engineering secrets behind one of nature’s strongest materials \nRun fizzing cauldron potion experiments:  observe\, predict\, test\, and record your reactions\nLayer liquids to create a spooky density tower and discover why some liquids float on top of others\nMake their very own fake blood and explore the science of viscosity \nWhip up a batch of spooky slime to take home\nSay goodbye to the Little Community Classroom Space Trailer for the season in style! And leave with goodies from the Spooky Science at the Florence Farmers’ Market event. \n\nCampers leave with their density tower\, slime\, fake blood kit\, and a head full of spooky science knowledge. Perfect for curious kids who love chemistry\, engineering\, and just the right amount of Halloween! Costumes encouraged.  \nCurrent or former students: Please log in through Tutorbird. New students: Please select “1/2 day pop-up camp” below and then choose the correct data (October 14).
URL:https://thecommunityclassroom.com/event/spooky-science-fizzy-cauldrons-fake-blood-spooky-slime/
LOCATION:High Five Books\, 141 N Main Street\, Florence\, MA\, 01062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pop-up Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T120000
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SUMMARY:Monster Mashup: Glow-in-the-Dark Fun\, Monster Art\, Potions
DESCRIPTION:Monster Mashup October 21 | 12–4 PM | Ages 6–9\, 10+ as CITs \nWhat if you could design your very own monster — using real science? In this wildly creative half-day program\, kids become monster biologists\, engineers\, and artists as they design\, build\, and bring their own scientifically-plausible creature to life. \nYoung monster makers will: \n\nStudy real animal adaptations (such as echolocation\, venom\, regeneration) and use them to design their own monster with a scientific explanation for every feature \nBuild a 3D monster creation using cardboard\, pipe cleaners\, foam\, googly eyes\, and mixed materials\nExplore the science of bioluminescence with black lights and make a glowing monster potion vial to take home \nWhip up a batch of custom monster slime: bumpy\, glittery\, or glow-in-the-dark\, the choice is theirs\nPresent their monster to the group in our Monster Showcase — and vote for the most scientifically plausible\, most creative\, and most terrifying creature of the day \n\nCampers leave with their monster creation\, custom slime\, glowing potion vial\, and monster design sheet. Perfect for kids who love animals\, building\, and asking “but what if it was SCARY?” Costumes encouraged. \nExisting or former clients: Please register through Tutorbird. New students: Please select “1/2 day pop-up program” below and then ensure the correct date is selected (October 21). \n 
URL:https://thecommunityclassroom.com/event/monster-mashup-glow-in-the-dark-fun-monster-art-potion-making/
LOCATION:High Five Books\, 141 N Main Street\, Florence\, MA\, 01062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pop-up Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T120000
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SUMMARY:Witch's Workshop: Flight + Potions + Spooky Science
DESCRIPTION:October 28 | 12:00–4:00 PM | High Five Books | Ages 6–9 (Ages 10+ as CITs) \nThe Witch’s Academy is open for one day only — and apprentice spots are limited. \nIn this fan-favorite Halloween program\, young apprentice witches tinker\, brew\, build\, and perform their way through an afternoon of flight science\, chemistry\, engineering\, and spooky acoustics. This is not a costume party. This is a real science program — dressed up in the most wonderfully spooky way imaginable. Costumes encouraged. \nActivities may include: \nBroomstick Glider Engineering — design and engineer your own paper broomstick glider\, test it on the runway\, and redesign to make it fly even farther. Explore the real science of lift\, drag\, thrust\, and what makes things fly. \nZoom on a Broom Giant Pumpkin Scale — just how heavy IS a giant pumpkin? Inspired by the beloved book\, young apprentices will explore weight\, measurement\, and the surprisingly enormous world of giant pumpkins through a hands-on scale activity that is as delightful as it is educational. \nAdvanced Potion Lab — brew dramatic potions\, which may include a midnight acid-base indicator and a smoking cauldron.  \nWitch Hat Engineering Challenge — compete to build the tallest freestanding witch hat using only cardboard and tape. Engineering under pressure. Halloween edition. \nEdible Witch’s Broom — we’ll explore phases of matter by melting chocolate and making edible brooms. Delicious witchiness! \nWitch’s Brew Apple Cider — sip warm apple cider witch’s brew and celebrate a season of science well done. \nWitch’s Workshop meets October 28 from 12:00–4:00 PM at High Five Books\, 141 N Main Street\, Florence MA. \nFormer and existing students\, please register through Tutorbird. New students\, register below. Please select “1/2 day pop-up program” and then ensure you have selected the correct month (October) and date (the 28th).  \n 
URL:https://thecommunityclassroom.com/event/witchs-workshop/
LOCATION:High Five Books\, 141 N Main Street\, Florence\, MA\, 01062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pop-up Program
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SUMMARY:Manatee Mania
DESCRIPTION:Manatee Mania\nNovember 3 | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM | High Five Books | Ages 6–9 (Ages 10+ as CITs) \nThey are gentle. They are enormous. They are wildly underappreciated. And on November 3\, we are dedicating an entire morning to them. \nManatee Mania is a half-day science and conservation program that takes kids deep into the wonderful world of one of the ocean’s most beloved and most endangered creatures. Through hands-on experiments\, real science\, and the kind of curious exploration that makes learning feel like an adventure\, young marine biologists will discover what makes manatees so remarkable — and what we can do to help protect them. \nActivities may include: \nBlubber Glove Experiment — simulate manatee blubber using shortening and ziplock bags and feel firsthand how manatees stay warm in cool water. This one is always a hit — and always a surprise. \nManatee Size Showdown — just how big IS a manatee? Head outside with sidewalk chalk and map out the true size of these gentle giants on the pavement. The results are always more impressive than anyone expects.  \nManatee Conservation Lab — learn about the very real threats manatees face today — boat strikes\, habitat loss\, and warming waters — and discover what scientists\, communities\, and young people like our campers are doing to help protect them. Because conservation starts with curiosity.  \nEvery camper leaves with a deeper understanding of and genuine affection for one of the ocean’s most gentle and most vulnerable creatures — and the knowledge that they can make a real difference in the world. 💛 \nLooking for a full day of November fun? Add Lunch Bunch (12:00–1:00 PM\, just $10) and Adopt-a-Unicorn (1:00–4:00 PM) for a complete and magical day that goes from the depths of the ocean to the heights of the unicorn realm. We could not think of a better combination.  \nManatee Mania meets November 3 from 9:00 AM–12:00 PM at High Five Books\, 141 N Main Street\, Florence MA. \nTo register as an existing or former student\, please do so through Tutorbird. New students\, please register below. Ensure you have selected the correct program (1/2 day pop-ups)\, then select the right month (November)\, date (the 3rd)\, and time (9am).
URL:https://thecommunityclassroom.com/event/manatee-mania/
LOCATION:High Five Books\, 141 N Main Street\, Florence\, MA\, 01062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pop-up Program
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SUMMARY:Unicorn Academy
DESCRIPTION:Adopt-a-Unicorn\nNovember 3 | 1:00–4:00 PM | High Five Books | Ages 6–9 (Ages 10+ as CITs) \nThe unicorn realm is open for one afternoon only — and adoption spots are limited. \nAdopt-a-Unicorn is a magical\, creativity-filled half-day program where kids step into the enchanted world of unicorns — adopting their very own plush unicorn companion\, naming them\, creating accessories for them\, and learning what it truly means to care for a magical creature. This is part creative workshop\, part imaginative adventure\, and one hundred percent the most enchanting afternoon of the fall season. \nActivities may include: \nUnicorn Adoption Ceremony — every great unicorn parent begins here. Kids will officially meet and adopt their very own plush unicorn companion — choosing their name\, their personality\, and the beginning of their story together. \nUnicorn Accessory Design and Making — using craft materials\, fabric scraps\, and a whole lot of creativity\, young unicorn parents will design and make custom accessories for their unicorn companion. Because every unicorn deserves to look their absolute best. \nUnicorn Habitat Design — where does your unicorn live? What does their world look like? Young unicorn parents will design and create a magical habitat worthy of the most extraordinary creature in the realm. \nEvery camper leaves with their adopted unicorn companion\, their handmade accessories\, and a heart full of magic. Perfect for dreamers\, believers\, and anyone who has ever looked up at a rainbow and felt something wonderful. 💛 \nPair with Manatee Mania (9:00 AM–12:00 PM) and Lunch Bunch (12:00–1:00 PM\, just $10) for a complete and extraordinary day that travels from the depths of the ocean all the way to the heights of the unicorn realm. We could not think of a more perfect combination. \nAdopt-a-Unicorn meets November 3 from 1:00–4:00 PM at High Five Books\, 141 N Main Street\, Florence MA. \nExisting or former students\, please register through Tutorbird. New students\, please register below. Select “1/2 day pop-up programs\,” then ensure the correct month (November)\, date (3rd) and time (1-4pm) is selected. \n 
URL:https://thecommunityclassroom.com/event/unicorn-academy-adopt-a-unicorn/
LOCATION:High Five Books\, 141 N Main Street\, Florence\, MA\, 01062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pop-up Program
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