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Creative PhotographyMedia MakersDevelop your creative photography skills as you become a photographer with something to say. Get acquainted with your camera’s options, experiment with lighting, portraits, macro and micro viewpoints, and try innovative techniques. Explore Adobe editing tools and showcase your work by creating a photo book or a series to frame. You’ll need a DSLR or mirrorless camera; some in-class loaners are available with advance notice.SummerFun! 2026 -
Crochet CrewArts & CraftsDiscover a new hobby or expand your crochet skills with projects that are as fun as they are practical. We’ll start with the basics and move on to creating a variety of items perfect for back-to-school or everyday use. Projects include bookmarks, zipper pouches, pencil cases, scrunchies, bag charms, and laptop sleeves—offering plenty of ways to practice new techniques and make pieces you’ll love to use.SummerFun! 2026 -
WaitlistDIY Spa DayCooking & Life HacksCreate your own natural skincare and beauty products. Try a new project each day, from homemade lip balms and sugar scrubs to simple perfumes, leave-in hair mists, face masks, and more. Learn how different ingredients work, experiment with scents and colors, and design your own packaging and labels to take your creations home. Get creative, have fun, and practice self-care while making products that are totally your own.SummerFun! 2026 -
Dance, Dance, Dance—& Crafting Too!In the SpotlightFill your morning with music, movement, crafting, and fun. Learn simple choreography to some of our favorite songs and create song-related crafts and activities. We will also learn about basic musical terms such as tempo, speed, and genre. Come dance—and craft—with us.SummerFun! 2026 -
WaitlistDazzling Diamond ArtArts & CraftsSparkle, shine, and create with diamond art. Turn colorful resin gems into dazzling designs on bookmarks, coasters, magnets, canvases, and more. Explore patterns and colors to craft glittery masterpieces to take home and show off.SummerFun! 2026 -
Digital Music MakingMedia MakersUnleash your creativity by learning how to create your very own digital music composition. From start to finish, you will learn all of the ins-and-outs of what it takes to produce a song from scratch with the easy to use digital audio workstation Soundtrap. Discover how to compose a song in the style of your favorite music genre—everything from pop, techno, rap, and more. No prior musical experience is required, just a love and passion for music.SummerFun! 2026 -
Disney DreamingIn the SpotlightThe magic starts here! Explore the world of Disney like never before. Meet daring heroes, mischievous villains, and magical creatures through stories and animation, sing along to beloved songs, and bring your favorite movies to life through games, creative projects, and fun activities. From classic princesses and superheroes to modern Pixar adventures, you’ll exercise your imagination and creativity to discover what makes Disney so enchanting. If you can dream it, you can do it.SummerFun! 2026
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Doll Fashion StudioArts & CraftsDesign and create custom clothing for your Barbie or fashion dolls using a variety of fabrics, embellishments, and sewing techniques. Learn both hand and machine stitching to craft everything from trendy tops to chic accessories. Take home a runway-worthy collection of stylish, one-of-a-kind outfits and the confidence to continue designing your own fabulous fashion creations.SummerFun! 2026 -
Downward Dog Yoga & CraftsGet Moving!Connect with your inner animal—on the mat and on the page! Stretch like a cat, hop like a frog, and flutter like a butterfly while building balance, strength, and focus. Then get inspired to draw, paint, collage, and craft “paw-some” artwork of the animals we meet and the places they call home.SummerFun! 2026 -
Drawing ComicsMedia MakersDive into the history of comic-making and explore many different ways to create, design, and plan a comic book/strip sequence. Practice character development, story building, facial expression, and figure drawing to make your characters come alive. Look at samples of graphic novels, traditional comics, manga, and anime, then make your own comic that reflects yourSummerFun! 2026 -
Driver's Education through CS Driving SchoolHigh School & College Planning (K-12)PLEASE NOTE: To register, please visit CS Driving School. Select Locations then click Register Now under Arlington High School. The Driver Education Program is required in Massachusetts for teens who would like to get a Driver’s License between 16.5 and 18 years old. This program gives you everything you need to earn your Driver Education Certificate and become eligible for your road test. Package valid for two years from start date. The $1,165 package includes: 30 Hours Classroom Instruction Held at AHS Students must be at least 15 years, 9 months to begin. 12 Hours Behind-The-Wheel Offered seven days a week with pickup and drop-off at AHS or another arlington location. Scheduled through the CS Driving portal after turning 16 and receiving Learner’s Permit. 6 Hours In-Car Observation of another student driver Package Add-Ons: (Can be purchased at time of registration or later through the Student Portal) 2-Hour Parent/Guardian Class—$40 Required before a student can schedule behind-the-wheel hours. Certificate of Completion—$30 Electronic Driver Education Completion Certificate issued by the RMV. Required before a student (under 18) can schedule a road test. Road Test Sponsorship—$215 Optional service for a weekend group road test scheduled at CS Driving School, 2 Winter Street, Waltham. Vehicle and Sponsor provided. Two-Week Classroom Sessions at Arlington High School: Monday–Friday, 3:30–6:30 pm March 2–6 and March 9–13 May 26–29, June 1–5 and June 8 Parent Classes are via Zoom the second Thursday of each month. Register at www.CSDriving.com Vacation Intensives at AHS: Tuesday–Saturday, 9:00 am–3:30 pm February 17–21 April 21–25 Summer 2026 Intensives at AHS: Monday–Friday, 10:00 am–4:30 pm July 6-10 July 20-24 August 3-7 Parent Classes are via Zoom the second Thursday of each month. Register at www.CSDriving.comOngoing Programs 22-26 -
ESL Summer Session: Intermediate VocabularyLanguagesNote: This course is by invitation only. For more information, please email communityed@Arlington.k12.ma.us In this 7-session intermediate course, students will expand their English vocabulary through real-world themes including travel, health and wellness, and cuisine from around the world. Building on previously learned grammar, learners will practice new vocabulary through games, partner dialogues, and short reading texts. Students will have repeated and varied exposure needed to use language with confidence and fluency. Attendance Policy: Students are expected to attend regularly. If you have to miss a class, you must notify the instructor in advance. Students who do not show up for the first class without notifying the instructor will be removed from the roster and will not be allowed to register for the following term. Students who miss more than three classes in a term will not be allowed to register for the following term.Summer 2026 -
WaitlistEarthCORE: Environmental LeadershipField TripsJoin our EarthCORE team as we explore local parks and waterways and learn how people in Arlington are working to protect and improve our natural resources. Take action by removing litter and invasive plants, harvesting from a local orchard to make a tasty snack, and discovering how climate impacts are showing up close to home. Make your voice heard by educating the community through media, public art, and collaboration with local officials. Bring your curiosity and ideas for change.SummerFun! 2026 -
Ed2Go (Online Classes)Self-Paced Online LearningDO NOT ENROLL HERE. Visit Ed2Go to select your classes. Arlington Community Education partners with Ed2Go to offer hundreds of online courses that meet the varied needs of our students. Enrichment and educational courses--from Art to Web Design and everything in between at Ed2Go.Ongoing Programs 22-26 -
WaitlistEdible ArtArts & CraftsBring your imagination to the table and turn your meals into masterpieces. Follow step-by-step instructions to create scenes—underwater worlds, outer space, palaces, and lighthouses—using a variety of foods. When you’re finished, you can eat your artwork, making creativity extra delicious.SummerFun! 2026 -
WaitlistEdible ScienceSTEAMSpend your time learning about science through food. Each day you’ll explore and experiment with edible creations. Join us to build DNA molecules out of candy, extract DNA from strawberries, and design and build solar ovens to make your own s’mores. You’ll recreate phases of the moon using Oreos, experiment with lemons and lemonade, and even make ice cream in a bag. Who knew science could be so delicious?SummerFun! 2026 -
WaitlistEgg-cellent ChefsCooking & Life HacksWe’ll make traditional breakfast and brunch dishes that incorporate a lot of different ways to use eggs, such as omelets, scrambled eggs, eggs in a basket, breakfast burritos, French toast, and more. This class will give you the cooking skills and nutrition information to start your day off right.SummerFun! 2026 -
Embroidery ExtravaganzaArts & CraftsLearn a few embroidery stitches, including backstitch and split stitch, and discover how to use them to stitch your own creative designs. You can make custom patches to iron onto a tote bag or craft a one-of-a-kind piece of art to hang in your room. Develop a new skill that lets you add a personal touch to everyday items and express your creativity in a fun, unique way. Take home a needle, a hoop, and plenty of floss to continue stitching at home.SummerFun! 2026 -
Engineering WorkshopSTEAMImagination meets engineering in this hands-on design workshop. Create and build contraptions like multilevel marble mazes, Rube Goldberg-style devices, and safety capsules to protect an egg. Test, refine, and experiment with cardboard, modeling materials, and everyday objects while thinking like an inventor. There’s also time for open-ended free builds, giving you space to bring your own ideas to life.SummerFun! 2026 -
WaitlistEuro ChefsCooking & Life HacksChop, grate, measure, mix, knead, stretch, and roll your way through authentic European dishes like crepes, pierogies, Swedish meatballs, flan, and more. Develop essential kitchen skills, including using equipment safely, practicing good hygiene, measuring ingredients accurately, and experimenting with flavor combinations.SummerFun! 2026 -
Every Day Is an AdventureFantasy & GamesEnter a world of imagination with a week of awesome themes that spark your creativity and get you moving. Dive under the sea on a treasure hunt, create mini midway games for a carnival, craft animal masks, design a cape to wear as you complete a superhero training course, and more. Every day is full of hands-on fun, imaginative adventures, and active play.SummerFun! 2026 -
Expert ArchitectsSTEAMForm your own architectural firm and start imagining the skyscraper of your dreams. From the mathematical calculations every good architect must make to the history of how the elevator revolutionized Manhattan, you’ll learn about key elements of architectural design and engineering. Create a stunning blueprint that considers sustainability, transportation, and green spaces. Then bring your vision to life with a LEGO model. Present your architectural masterpiece to your peers and showcase why your tower will be the defining structure of the 21st century.SummerFun! 2026 -
Extended DayExtended Day AM / PMThe AM Program is available from 8:00-9:00 am, Monday-Friday; PM Program is available from 3:30-5:30 pm, Monday-Thursday only. Both include supervised activities and free play. Full week only, pre registration required.SummerFun! 2026
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