Visit six “off-the-beaten-track” museums in our local area. We’ll set up carpools and meet up to tour an intriguing variety of historic, artistic, and educational venues. Each week we’ll take a docent-led tour that will add a new dimension to our museum-going experience. Discover more about where we live through these museums and what they tell us about our place in history. Museum admission not included.

BLAST! Babysitting & CPR provides training in first aid, household safety, and some fundamentals of childcare. Get prepared to begin babysitting safely and competently, select safe and suitable games and activities, prevent accidents, and interview for babysitting jobs. We will also cover choking prevention and relief and how to call 911. Receive a CPR/AED certification.

If you can bake it, we will make it! Learn how to bake or improve your skills as you measure, mix, bake, and taste wonderful treats from start to finish. Recipes we may try include one-pan cake, banana bread, chocolate chip cookies, and more.

Step into the kitchen and go on a fun journey through the baking process. You’ll learn all about ingredients, measurements, and flavors as we make cookies, muffins, brownies, and cupcakes together. Discover the science behind each recipe, experiment with different combinations, make new friends, and enjoy lots of delicious treats along the way. Please note, this class is not gluten-free.

Carving fresh, found wood into useful objects is a fun, relaxing, and satisfying hobby. We will cover an overview of “green” woodworking, including tools, materials, process, technique, and safety. We will talk through the early part of the process of turning a log into a rough carving blank with an axe. Then you will learn safe, effective knife grips so you can carve your project. We’ll wrap up with a discussion on finishing touches, decoration possibilities, and how to continue in the craft. Butter Spreader/Cheese Knife: Wooden spreaders, present in nearly every Swedish kitchen, were traditionally hand-carved. Yours will be great for spreading butter and also soft, medium, and crumbly cheeses. This single-session class is perfect for complete beginners. Wooden Spoon: The serving spoons we’ll make have an extra-large bowl for generous helpings and a stout handle for ease of use. No prior experience is required, but some familiarity with woodworking, carving, or other handcrafts would be beneficial for this two-night class.

Explore Boston with five full days of exciting adventures. Activities may include a boat ride to George’s Island in Boston Harbor, where you’ll discover the island’s rich history. Get hands-on at the Museum of Science, visit the MIT Museum, and experience the mind-bending fun at the Museum of Illusions. Walk the historic Freedom Trail, exploring iconic landmarks like the State House. Take in a bird’s-eye view of the city from the Skywalk Observatory. We’ll also visit the Mapparium, a stunning three-story glass globe at the Mary Baker Eddy Library, and tour the Museum of Fine Arts, one of the largest and most comprehensive art museums in the U.S. Please note: Each day will begin and end at Thorndike Field in East Arlington in order to take the T from Alewife Station.