NCE is looking for Summer Camp Lifeguards! Interested? Email housmans@newton.k12.ma.us to apply!

Building a strong, inclusive community through learning, enrichment, and connection

A instructor in the classroom with several students asking questions, while others are attentively observing.
A instructor in the classroom with several students asking questions, while others are attentively observing.
A instructor in the classroom with several students asking questions, while others are attentively observing.
Featured Course
Featured Course
Stress Less: Learn to Meditate

Learn different techniques and strategies for integrating meditation into your daily work and life. You’ll be able to practice meditation anytime and anywhere and immediately feel the benefits.

Summer Camp
Discover, Create, & Explore at NCE’s Summer Camps!
Spring Live
Adult Spring Classes

Adult Spring classes are live February 27th

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Our Classes

View Our Current Catalogs

Browse our current and archived catalogs. Please keep in mind dates, classes, and locations may have been updated on the online listing since the catalog was published.

Apply for a Scholarship

We want all members of our community to be able to participate in our programs, and we provide scholarships to as many students as possible.

Donate to Our Scholarship Fund

Donations allow us to increase both the number and size of the scholarships we offer each term, providing greater opportunities for individuals and families in need.

What We Do

We are a self-sustaining arm of the Newton Public Schools dedicated to your lifelong learning. NCE offer programs for everyone eager to explore—from toddlers to seniors—from Newton and beyond. When the school day ends, our classes begin, offering access to school facilities for community learning. We aim to inspire or nurture your passion with quality programs provided at a reasonable cost.

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