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New3D Printing DesignSTEM (K-12)Design intricate 3D objects using BlocksCAD, a software program that combines 3D modeling with block-based coding. You’ll learn computer coding, graphing skills, and 3-dimensional design. By dragging and dropping blocks of editable code that create and modify 3D shapes, you’ll use problem-solving to build models that can then be exported to a 3D printer.Fall 2026 -
NewActing ImprovDance, Music & Theater (K-12)Expand your creativity and showcase your acting talent as you learn about bringing characters to life. We’ll focus on lighthearted themes through a series of unscripted short scenes and interactive games performed improv style. After developing characters, voices, and personalities, we’ll work together to craft silly stories where everyone gets a turn to shine. Please note the late class start time: Students attending this class should return to school for the 2:15 class start time.Fall 2026 -
NewActing Out a StoryDance, Music & Theater (K-12)Spark your acting imagination by choosing short stories and bringing them to life on a classroom stage. Through improv and creative acting games, try out different characters, create sound effects, and reinvent stories to be your own. Each week, we will explore a new way of telling stories.Fall 2026
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NewAdvanced ParkourGet Moving (K-12)Bring your training to the next level with this class designed for more experienced parkour practitioners who have established a strong physical and technical foundation. Push yourself with parkour movements, techniques, and challenges that will increase your capabilities in a safe, supervised structure. Incorporate acrobatic elements that explore air awareness, inversion, and“flair” or style into movement. Delve further into the roots and spirit of parkour training and explore how overcoming challenges can build self-confidence and adaptability that can be applied outside of parkour. Previous parkour experience required. Prerequisite - Participants must have attended at least 1 season of PkGen Boston classes to participate.Fall 2026 -
NewBLAST, Babysitting & CPR Training ProgramLanguages & Life Skills (K-12)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.Fall 2026 -
NewBasic Electronics with ArduinoSTEM (K-12)Build and tinker as you explore the basics of electricity and coding. Use real electrical components, like breadboards, LEDs, resistors, and sensors, to build creative, interactive projects. Starting with block-based coding in mBlock, you’ll write programs to control lights, play music, simulate traffic lights, and detect motion. Step by step, you’ll gain confidence using both hardware and code.Fall 2026 -
NewBike (& Scooter) SafetyLanguages & Life Skills (K-12)All participants must bring their bike (or scooter) and a bike helmet! Hop on your bike (or scooter) and join Officer Bryan White and other members of the Arlington Police Department for a fun and informative course on bike safety. Learn proper hand signals, how to travel on bike lanes and the bike path, and general tips on how to ride safely to school and around town. Please note: While this program is free, pre-registration is required for each child attending as space is limited. Please consider making a donation to our scholarship fund.Fall 2026 -
NewBoys (+) in MotionGet Moving (K-12)Boys (+) 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, Nov. 8 (further details upon registration). Please note: This program is inclusive of individuals identifying as transgender, non-binary, and gender nonconforming. Girls (+) in Motion programs will be offered in the spring. Please note: This is an outdoor class so please dress for the weather and bring a water bottle. Currently we do not have coaches for Dallin, Hardy, and Peirce schools—we will send word to the schools if we are able to.Fall 2026 -
NewChess WizardsGames & Fantasy (K-12)Considered one of the greatest games ever invented, chess teaches many important life concepts such as how to win graciously, how to accept defeat with dignity, concentration, and sportsmanship. Learn chess rules, positional tactics, and basics to more advanced moves with the guidance of an experienced chess master. We will divide into groups according to experience and end the program with a mini chess tournament. All levels welcome.Fall 2026 -
NewCircuit Makers 101STEM (K-12)Let’s get creative with electricity! Create your own electronics, such as light-up greeting cards, electric games, mazes, and even musical instruments. Each class consists of a circuitry lesson and a hands-on electronics project using components like lights, buzzers, switches, motors, and sensors. Most class days will include a project you can take home.Fall 2026 -
NewCoding for KidsSTEM (K-12)Make robots and electronic devices follow your instructions. Start with hands-on games to master the basics, then program a screen-free, educational coding robot to navigate a series of mazes. Once you’ve mastered those concepts, explore more complex programming in Scratch Jr. to create animated stories and games, turning coding logic into fun, interactive projects.Fall 2026 -
NewCollege Essay WorkshopHigh School & College Planning (K-12)This four-day course is designed for rising seniors looking to write and polish their college essays. Work with English teacher Lianna Bessette to explore topics such as hooking your reader, eliminating wordiness, and adding descriptive detail, with opportunities for individualized feedback. For AHS seniors only. Please note: Come with ideas, part of a draft, or a full draft.Fall 2026 -
NewComics & Digital AnimationArts & Crafts (K-12)Explore the art of visual storytelling through comics and digital animation. Plan your shots, design storyboards, and develop original characters with personality and flair. Turn your hand-drawn comic into a digital creation using Procreate, then bring it to life frame by frame to create a short animated story.Fall 2026 -
NewCool & Colorful ChemistrySTEM (K-12)Be a cool chemist as we use primary colors to create a rainbow of slime, make amazing magnetized putty, and use the power of pH to make color-changing solutions. Dig deep into a diaper to uncover the science of superabsorbent polymers and create a classic mini-volcano eruption. Get ready for hands-on chemistry experiments that are as colorful as they are cool.Fall 2026 -
NewCraftopiaArts & Crafts (K-12)Create a different project each week while learning fun crafting techniques and bringing your ideas to life. Make slime and bath bombs, decorate your room with DIY garlands and small canvas art, and refresh your back-to-school style with keychains, book marks, and more. No prior crafting experience is needed—just a willingness to experiment, get creative, and try something new.Fall 2026 -
NewDigital ArtistsArts & Crafts (K-12)Stretch your creativity with digital art tools as you draw, paint, and experiment with color, shapes, and layers. Create imaginative digital images and learn how to build on your ideas, turning simple designs into bold, eye-catching artwork that shows off your creativity.Fall 2026 -
NewDrawing ClubArts & Crafts (K-12)If you love to draw, join us for an art adventure. We will play drawing games, design imaginary creatures, and be inspired by our surroundings. We’ll use classic drawing materials as well as paint sticks, watercolor pencils, and sparkle markers to invent magical worlds made of pizza hills and ice cream clouds and endless other possibilities.Fall 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 (1:30–3:30 on early release days 10/21 and 12/9) Oct. 19–30 Nov. 30–Dec. 11 March 1–12 May 17–28 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 16–20 April 20–24 Summer 2026 Intensives at AHS: Monday–Friday, 10:00 am–4:30 pm July 12–16 July 26–30 August 3-7, 2026 August 2–6, 2027 Parent Classes are via Zoom the second Thursday of each month. Register at www.CSDriving.comOngoing Programs -
NewEarly Morning P.E. PowerGet Moving (K-12)Early Morning P.E. Power is designed to get you physically active before school while having fun with friends. Research has shown that exercise improves brainpower and concentration. Get your blood pumping and start your day primed to learn.Fall 2026 -
NewExploring AI & CodingSTEM (K-12)Get a fun, hands-on introduction to Artificial Intelligence. Explore basic AI concepts like facial recognition, pattern detection, and machine learning using Scratch and Google’s Teachable Machine. You’ll train simple models with images, build interactive games and animations, and watch your creations respond to real-world inputs. You’ll develop skills in logic, problem-solving, and creativity while discovering how AI is shaping our world.Fall 2026 -
NewExploring PhotographyArts & Crafts (K-12)Explore the world around you through the lens of a camera while learning DSLR photography techniques and the basics of composition, lighting, and creative expression. Each class features a fun activity or challenge, from outdoor photography and portraits to long exposure with glow sticks and creating a doppelganger through double exposure.Fall 2026 -
NewFantastical MakersDance, Music & Theater (K-12)Mix storytelling, art, and engineering as you bring classic fairytales to life. Create puppets, act out scenes, build creative solutions to storybook challenges, and design artwork inspired by the adventures of the Big Bad Wolf, Goldilocks, the Three Billy Goats, and the Gingerbread Man.Fall 2026 -
NewFrench: Bonjour!Languages & Life Skills (K-12)Learn French through songs, games, crafts, and creative activities that make language learning fun. Practice everyday words and phrases, build vocabulary, and develop conversation skills through playful challenges and interactive activities. Explore the culture, traditions, and celebrations of French-speaking communities while gaining confidence using French.Fall 2026 -
NewGibbs 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.Fall 2026