Discover the joy of classic French baking, inspired by the charm of gâteaux de voyage—classic French pastries designed to stay fresh and travel well, perfect as gifts or to enjoy on the go. In this hands-on workshop for home bakers of all levels, we’ll use everyday pantry ingredients like flour, eggs, sugar, and butter to create madeleines (mini shell-shaped sponge cakes), chouquettes (sweet pastry puffs), petites galettes bretonnes (crispy shortbread cookies from Brittany), and classic crêpes. Learn practical techniques in a relaxed, supportive environment, take home recipes and tips, and gain the confidence to recreate these treats at home. À bientôt!

Create your own hand-painted chiffon scarf using fabric-friendly liquid paints that can be easily heat-set with an iron. This spring, we’ll focus on tulips in bright, cheerful colors—perfect for a Mother’s Day gift. Learn how to paint in a loose, flowing, watercolor style that celebrates transparency, light, and natural beauty. No experience required. All materials will be provided.

Explore the building blocks behind AI and smart technology by designing and coding your own electronic projects. Begin with simple circuits, then create interactive, programmable devices using Arduino. Work with LEDs, speakers, motors, and sensors as you use kid-friendly programming tools to make projects respond to data and input. Strengthen problem-solving skills while gaining hands-on experience with electronics and coding.

Tinker with electronics while learning the basics of computer programming and the fundamentals of electronics and circuitry and design our own interactive and programmable devices. Use the latest tools including Arduino and Raspberry Pi to experiment with LEDs, resistors, motors, and programming.

Learn to play your favorite tunes and blues riffs on this simple, take-anywhere instrument. Beginning: Cover basic skills, including positioning the harmonica properly in your mouth, hand techniques, breath control, and fundamental chords. Bring a C diatonic harmonica (not chromatic). Continuing: Learn draw bends, blow bends, tongue block, and pursing methods to move more fluidly around your instrument. We will work toward building solos that reflect your style and play octaves, chords, and warbles, among other in-depth techniques.

Immerse yourself in the world of Harry Potter through a combination of creative arts and crafts while enjoying the company of your fellow fans. Construct personalized wands and craft your way through potions, divination, herbology, care of magical creatures, and quidditch. While we work on our creations we will chat about our favorite wizarding world. 2022 parent: "Wide variety of amazing projects that they did and brought home. Really creative class, perhaps best we've ever taken!"

Whether your goal is to speak to Israelis, read the Hebrew Bible in its original language, or follow along at synagogue services, these courses will provide you with a solid foundation in this unique language. Classes are conducted in English with a focus on biblical texts and grammar. Expect lively discussions and optional weekly homework assignments. Both levels will enjoy Hebrew and Israeli music. Level 3C: For students who know 100+ Hebrew words, can conjugate simple verbs in the past and future tenses, can compose a simple Hebrew sentence, are familiar with Hebrew demonstratives and adjectives, or who have already taken Level 3B. Please note: This class will focus on chapters 15–16 of the textbook.“ Level 6: “.This class will focus on Chapters 25-27 of the textbook. Level 6: Discover the inner elegance of Hebrew grammar and become your own translator. We will focus on Biblical and prayerbook Hebrew, using examples drawn from the Bible, the Hebrew prayer book, fairy tales rendered in Biblical Hebrew, and a short story in Modern Hebrew. You should be familiar with Hebrew verbs in the past, future, and present tenses in binyan Pa'al, binyan Pi'el and binyan Hif’il. Please note: Once the class reaches minimum enrollment, this text will be required for class The First Hebrew Primer: The Adult Beginner's Path to Biblical Hebrew, Third Edition 3rd Edition (if you don't already have it).

This Live Action Role Play (LARP) games class is an introduction to LARPing and is perfect for beginners and casual players. Each week you will be led through tournaments and mock combat challenges using padded foam props. These games encourage critical thinking skills in addition to being a fun way to exercise. Prior experience is not required, nor are costumes or characters, so it’s easy to jump right in and give LARPing a try. LARP Adventure Program’s Heroes Academy® is a combination of theater, martial arts, and costume/prop/stage design. We combine these arts with critical thinking, creative problem solving, and community leadership skills. For more information about our curriculum please visit our website: https://www.larpadventureprogram.com/curriculum Please note: There will be no class on May 22

Become an adventurer in a fantasy world filled with magical beasts! Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) is an interactive storytelling game where you create a character and test its might in an original tale. Practice a variety of skills including improvisation, critical thinking, math, and public speaking. We will use physical tools like books, battle maps, and figures as well as digital ones such as an online library of D&D books and a character creation app to keep the story flowing smoothly. We discourage students from creating characters before the first day of class. Instructors and students will collaborate to determine what kind of story that they will create. In the past, students who arrived with a character in hand have been disappointed if their character doesn't fit the group decision.

Live Action Role Play (LARP) allows you to participate in an interactive narrative, similar to the “choose your own adventure” books. In this class, which is more than just games, you will learn about each aspect of LARPing: game rules, mock combat techniques, and character development. As you gamefully combine theater, martial arts, and costume/prop/stage design, you will practice critical thinking, problem solving, and community leadership skills. LARP Adventure Program’s Heroes Academy® is a combination of theater, martial arts, and costume/prop/stage design. We combine these arts with critical thinking, creative problem solving, and community leadership skills. For more information about our curriculum please visit our website: https://www.larpadventureprogram.com/curriculum

FULL DAY: Explore the great outdoors! Join a professional hiking guide for a week of day hikes across Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire. Each day you’ll hop on the van and head off to explore a different wilderness area, tackling hikes of varying distances and experiencing unique landscapes and challenges. Gain valuable outdoor skills while enjoying the beauty of nature. Hiking equipment, including packs, walking poles, and first aid materials, is included.

Spend the school vacation week outside exploring and hiking in different nature areas each day. Winter hiking is a great way to get outdoors and enjoy the views offered by a leafless landscape, the crispness of the air, the way the forest sounds, and warming up on a cold day. Gain confidence as you learn how to navigate and stay warm. We may even use microspikes on ice and snowshoes for snowy terrain. Warm drinks and hiking snacks will be provided, but you will need to bring your own lunch. Please note that this is a 3-day program. Rain dates may apply. Some necessary equipment (including hiking backpacks, microspikes, snowshoes, and headlamps) will be provided. Please have sturdy and waterproof boots, wool or synthetic layers, and cold weather outerwear. Gloves and a winter hat are required.

Get outdoors and enjoy the natural world. Hike local wilderness areas such as the Middlesex Fells Reservation, Prospect Hill Park, and the Western Greenway, led by an experienced guide. Engage your curiosity, seek out adventure, build camaraderie, and increase your stamina on hikes of varying distances and challenges. Gain confidence as you learn how to read trail maps, use a compass, and employ other navigation techniques, as well as read the forest for clues about the non-human life around us. Our club will culminate in an optional full-day hike* in the White Mountain National Forest. Transportation from Gibbs/OMS and all necessary equipment will be provided for both the club and the hike.

Hop aboard the Guineafowl van and gear up for late-winter hiking adventures. Explore local forests as the ground thaws. See the first signs of spring—trees begin to bud, birds start singing, and early insects and amphibians emerge from the cold. Grow your hiking skills alongside the forest’s reawakening. All equipment is provided.

Get into the groove of hip hop steps and style as you work on confidence, creativity, and musicality. We’ll also freestyle to the music of your choice. Using your new skills, we will work together to create a class routine. Please note the late class start time: Students attending this class should return to school for the 2:15 class start time.

Make a movie! Your production team will brainstorm story ideas and write a script featuring witty dialog and convincing characters, with a role for everyone. Then you’ll take turns directing, acting, and filming with iPads. You'll edit your footage into a final movie that includes panning, transition shots, special effects, green screen backgrounds, and credits. We’ll screen our movies together and you can also watch yours again at home.

Knowing when a child is ready to stay home alone is a challenging decision, but preparation can make this milestone much easier for your family. Home Alone Safety is a readiness program that builds self-confidence, a sense of responsibility, and stronger decision-making abilities through a variety of fun, interactive activities, discussions, and situational role-playing. It is a stepping stone for younger grades as they explore and become comfortable with the idea of being home, and for older grades to better understand and gain confidence with being home alone. Topics include: ● Confidence & Readiness Strategies ● Trust, Communication, & Good Decision Making ● Creating a Safe and Positive Environment ● Checking-In with Parents ● Walking Home & Arriving Home Safely ● Securing Your Home ● Someone is at the Door ● Handling Real-Life Situations and Emergencies ● Safe Snacks & Activities ● Taking Care of Siblings & Pets ● Creating an Emergency Contact List ● Creating Action Plans Guidebooks and parent handouts will be provided via PDF attachment prior to the course. Materials will be included for parents and guardians to create safe environments and family emergency action plans. "Frank was an excellent instructor. He responded well to children's questions and comments, was inclusive of different home situations and made sure that children were prepared but not anxious. It was awesome that he laid out various situations in such a clear way. I definitely recommend this class for other children in our community!"