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Friendship BraceletsArts & CraftsDid you know that making friendship bracelets is a two-thousand-year-old tradition? We will knot and braid embroidery floss of all different colors into elaborate patterns such as candy stripe, crisscross, and chevron. Weave rubber bands into cool designs using your fingers or a rainbow loom and hook. Add in fun beads or charms to make your creations even more special. Go home with bracelets galore and plentiful supplies to make more.SummerFun! 2026 -
From Fungi to ForagingHome & GardenExplore the fundamentals of fungi and how to apply that knowledge to safe mushroom foraging in New England. Learn essential vocabulary and key ecological facts, as well as mushroom anatomy and classification. Discover genera commonly found in New England, including Boletes, Amanitas, Russulas, Chanterelles, Craterellus, Hydnum, Pleurotus, and more. Build the confidence to identify both edible and non-edible mushrooms in our area.Spring 2026 -
From Prozac to Psychedelics: The Science Behind Mental Health TreatmentsACE HighlightsExplore the development of medications used to treat mental health disorders and how they interact with the brain to help restore balance in mood and thinking. Learn from a research scientist how new treatments are tested and refined through discoveries in neuroscience and genetics, and delve into the research behind the growing interest in “magic mushrooms” and other psychedelics for therapeutic use. No scientific background is required—just curiosity about how modern medicine supports mental well-being.Spring 2026 -
Full Moon HikeOut & AboutGather the evening before the Full Flower Moon—the traditional name for May’s full moon—to welcome its arrival. We’ll hope for clear skies as we watch the moon rise in the east, enjoying a bit of poetry and discussion about what causes the moon’s phases as we wait. Then we’ll walk through the sanctuary’s fields and wooded trails, taking in the natural world as twilight deepens. We’ll close by sharing favorite Full Moon memories and listening to one final poem while the moon climbs higher in the sky. Please note: Children ages 10+ are welcome to register if accompanied by a registered adult. Meeting location will be emailed upon registration.Spring 2026 -
WaitlistFused Glass Garden InstallationFine Arts & CraftsDesign and create your own decorative garden installation while exploring the basics of glass fusing. Learn how to use glass powders, frits, confetti, stringers, and copper sheets as you experiment with shapes, colors, and textures. Choose either a slim 3”x24” rectangle or a 10" circle. Once fused, your creation will be installed in a sturdy metal frame about four feet tall, ready to brighten your garden landscape.Spring 2026 -
Fused Glass Sun Catchers (Family)Family ClassesPLEASE NOTE: The class fee is for one adult and one child age 9+. Please register under adult’s name only. Create stunning glass suncatchers while learning the basics of glass fusing. Explore color, texture, and light as you experiment with powders, frits, stringers, and copper inclusions. Make up to four colorful suncatchers per person to brighten your window. Ages 8+Spring 2026 -
Games & Fantasy (K-12)Category -
Games & TravelTouch up on game skills and strategy, or roll the dice and try your hand at travel planning.Category -
Geology Rocks!STEAMUnearth the awesome world beneath your feet as you discover rocks, fossils, minerals, and more. Crack open real geodes, take a close look at unusual specimens, and grow sparkling crystals. Bring a favorite rock or fossil to share on show-and-tell day, take virtual field trips to museums and famous dig sites, and create your own fossil imprints—now that’s geology that truly rocks!SummerFun! 2026 -
WaitlistGet Hooked: Beginner CrochetFine Arts & CraftsCrochet is having a cozy comeback, offering a low-tech and sustainable way to slow down, make something useful, and be creative. This class is designed for true beginners. Start by learning how to hold the hook and yarn, then practice basic stitches at a beginner-friendly pace. Learn how to read patterns, fix common mistakes, and choose materials for future projects. Leave with the confidence to continue stitching on your own. The materials list can be found here.Spring 2026 -
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Get Rolling: Biking Skills for AdultsOut & AboutBiking is a great form of exercise and transportation. These clinics, led by certified trainers, are designed specifically for adult riders—whether you’re getting back on a bike or learning for the first time. Safety Refresher: For those who haven’t ridden in a while and want to refresh their skills. Review basic bike maintenance, current rules of the road for cyclists and drivers, and techniques for riding safely on streets and bike paths. After practicing on a traffic-free course, we’ll take a short ride on neighborhood streets. (Rain date: May 17) Learn to Ride: Even adults can learn to ride. Practice getting on and off a bicycle, building balance, understanding the rules of the road, and riding safely and confidently on streets and bike paths. Held entirely in a traffic-free parking lot. (Rain date: June 7) Check to ensure your bicycle is in good, working order (air in the tires, operating brakes and chain, and gear shifters adjusted and lubricated). Wear comfortable clothes for biking and bring a bike helmet, water bottle and sunscreen. If you have an ebike, it must be a Class 1 e-bike to participate in this program.Spring 2026 -
WaitlistGet to Know Your Sewing MachineFine Arts & CraftsWhether you have no experience or just need a refresher, learn what you need to get started with machine sewing. Review your machine’s parts and functions, learn to make and change a bobbin, thread the machine, decipher stitch selections, adjust tension, and use the buttonhole function. After some practice and to boost your confidence, undertake a small project, such as a mini bag. Note: Bring your sewing machine in good working order, along with your machine’s instruction manual, if you have it. An assortment of embroidery thread, needles, base fabrics, and sampler designs will be provided. Students should bring scissors and a bag for transporting itemsSpring 2026 -
Starting SoonGibbs Running ClubGet Moving (K-12)ACE running clubs are non-competitive programs that introduce the joy of running, build physical and mental endurance, and inspire active lifestyles. All teams will work toward the optional 5K road race that we will run as a team on Sunday, May 17 (further details upon registration). No experience necessary. Please note: This is an outdoor class so please dress for the weather and bring a water bottle. The AEF 5K requires a separate registration and is independent of ACE. Details will be emailed once available.Spring 2026 -
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Gift CertificatesGift CertificatesGift certificates can be applied to any Arlington Community Education program. We will email you a PDF within 24 hours (Mon.-Fri.) of your gift certificate order. Holiday gift certificates must be purchased by noon on December 23. Important: Please select your own name as the "attendee" when placing your order. We will ask the recipients name and gift message later in the checkout process.Gift Certificates & Donations 24-26 -
Starting SoonGirls (+) in MotionGet Moving (K-12)Girls (+) in Motion is a non-competitive program that inspires active lifestyles, friendships, personal growth, and the confidence that comes from working toward and achieving goals. We meet twice a week for fun and energizing sessions to build physical and mental endurance and prepare us for an optional 5K road race that we will run as a team on Sunday, May 17 (further details upon registration). Please note: This program is inclusive of individuals identifying as transgender, non-binary, and gender nonconforming. Boys (+) in Motion programs will be offered in the fall. Please note: This is an outdoor class so please dress for the weather and bring a water bottle.Spring 2026 -
Girls Lacrosse SquadGet Moving!Step onto the field and get ready to learn lacrosse, build your confidence, and meet new friends. You’ll work on fundamental skills—cradling, passing, shooting, defensive footwork, and teamwork—through engaging drills and mini-games. In this positive, encouraging environment you can learn at your own pace, whether you’re trying lacrosse for the first time or looking to improve your existing skills. If you have equipment, please bring it; if not, there will be some loaner pieces.SummerFun! 2026 -
WaitlistGlam AcademyCooking & Life HacksExplore hair, makeup, nails, skincare, and the latest trends. Try a new look each day, from character makeup and ’80s glam to today’s TikTok styles, inspired by pop stars and iconic celebrities. Learn fun techniques and get tips for healthy skin, hair, and nails from someone with experience in the beauty world. Experiment, express yourself, and have fun while building confidence, practicing self-care, and shining like the star you are.SummerFun! 2026 -
Glass Art Fusing & MosaicsArts & CraftsBe amazed by the stunning, functional pieces of art you can make by combining colorful pieces of cut glass. After learning how to work safely, you will design your own unique fused glass tile and a night light using glass pieces, powders, frits (crushed glass), and stringers (spaghetti-like glass threads). Then decorate a trivet and embellish a mirror with a gorgeous glass mosaic. Finish the week by creating two beautiful silver-plated pendant necklaces featuring color-changing iridized and dichroic glass. Please note: Tuition includes a $125 materials fee. 2022 parent: "My child liked making a variety of objects from glass without any accidents. He also enjoyed being able to use glass cutting tools and glass firing in a safe way."SummerFun! 2026 -
Graphic Novel Writing LabMedia MakersLet’s break out the ink and get started on planning and creating your very own graphic novel. Brainstorm a plot outline, cast of characters, and setting, then pick an art style and start storyboarding. Daily storytelling workshops will help you generate and develop your ideas. We’ll also look at the work of well-known authors for inspiration. End the week with the beginnings of a graphic novel, plus plans and materials to continue working on it on your ownSummerFun! 2026 -
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Gropius House TourOut & AboutThis tour offers private access to the Lincoln house and grounds of Walter Gropius, one of the most influential architects of the 20th century and founder of the German design school known as the Bauhaus. Modest in scale, this 1938 home was revolutionary in impact. Gropius believed that the relationship of a house to its landscape was of paramount importance. In keeping with Bauhaus philosophy, every aspect of the house and its surrounding landscape was planned for maximum efficiency and simplicity of design, revealing design strategies that have returned to architectural importance for green and sustainable design in the 21st century. Children ages 10+ are welcome to register if accompanied by a registered adult.Spring 2026 -
GuitarMusic, Theater & FilmImprove your guitar skills in a fun and supportive group environment. Advanced Beginning: For those who have had a few lessons and can play a handful of chords but need help with switching faster. We will work up to playing in all of the keys usually played on guitar and will try to tackle the dreaded F chord. We’ll also work on playing together as a group. Continuing: For anyone who has been playing guitar for a while, continue learning and playing. We will focus on developing stronger musical skills through playing individually and with the group. Please note: Students must bring their own guitar.Spring 2026