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Fitness & DanceAll fitness levels welcome. No experience necessary unless otherwise noted.Category -
WaitlistFlag Football SquadGet Moving!Have a blast learning the fundamentals of flag football while sharpening your skills and footwork on the field. You’ll practice passing, catching, and running, all while building strength and coordination in a fun and active environment. Whether you’re new to the game or looking to improve, come level up your flag football technique and overall fitness.SummerFun! 2026 -
Flour PowerCooking & Life HacksMake delicious treats from scratch as you explore the essential techniques of baking. Learn to make scones, cinnamon rolls, muffins and simple breads. Level up and tackle puff pastries, tarts, and other sweet treats! The emphasis is on understanding techniques and ingredients so you gain the confidence to undertake more complex baking projects on your own. Please note, this class is not gluten-free.SummerFun! 2026 -
Food & DrinkBring a container for leftovers and if you like, an apron.Category -
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 & GardenPlease note this class has a new date: Tuesday, May 26 Explore 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 -
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 -
Get Moving (K-12)Category -
Get Moving!Category -
Starting SoonGet 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 -
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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 -
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 -
WaitlistGâteaux de Voyage: A Taste of Simple French BakingFood & DrinkDiscover 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!Spring 2026 -
WaitlistHands-On ElectronicsSTEAMExplore 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.SummerFun! 2026 -
Harry Potter Crafting MagicArts & CraftsImmerse 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!"SummerFun! 2026