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Minecraft Construction and Video Game Design

Northshore Community College for Kids Summer Programs

Check out North Shore Community College Youth Programs this summer. Be sure to register early for the very popular Minecraft and Video Gaming classes.

In the Minecraft class, kids will explore using red stone to build simple machines and build a house based on real architectural styles. Explore digital logic by learning to design and build complex mechanisms, traps, and combination locks.

Kids will start creating their own video game in the Video Gaming class! Plus, learn what career paths you can pursue that include video game play and design.

Location: 
North Shore Community College
Danvers
Technology
Computer
Video
Educational
Minecraft

Friends, Fun & Summer Sun - YMCA of the North Shore Summer Camps

Summer Camp YMCA of the North Shore Summer Camp

Day camp for all ages. The North Shore YMCA Summer Camps offer children positive developmental experiences that build confidence through skill-building activities suited to their age.

Campers are able to explore creativity, teamwork and leadership in a wide range of physically active programs that influence lifelong healthy living. Whatever interest your child has, there is a Y camp for them. Led by caring, highly trained staff, you can rest assure that your child is in a safe, nurturing environment. Learn skills, achieve, develop character, stay active and have fun!

Sports
Adventure
Art
Science
Leadership
Crafts
Swimming
Gymnastics
Archery
Athletic
Educational
Acting

Cape Ann Museum Summer Vacation

Cape Ann Museum Summer Program

Discover the awesome architecture and design all around you on Cape Ann. Explore Cape Ann Museum’s summer exhibit 
Design/Build: The Drawings of Phillips & Holloran, Architects and visit local historic houses. Kid’s will have fun drawing plans, painting a skyline and creating toys.

Register by calling (978)283-0455 x16 or email lizabrowning@capeann.museum.org.

$40 CAM Members / $50 nonmembers. (Bring a friend and receive $10 off!)

Location: 
Cape Ann Museum
Kids
Tweens
Gloucester
Educational

Summer Program at Glen Urquhart School

Glen Urquhart School Summer Program in Beverly MA

Join us for a special summer program at GUS! Our long-standing tradition of combining educational, hands-on workshops with easygoing summertime fun for children ages 4 to 14 continues. Our camp atmosphere is noncompetitive, creative, inquisitive, playful, and relaxed. We welcome children from schools all over the North Shore and beyond.

New this Year! Two new workshops for middle school students, “The Art of Leadership” and “The Art and Craft of Songwriting,” taught by Head of Glen Urquhart School Dave Provost. An all new program for children ages 4 to 5 taught by Joy Sullivan. A new afternoon option “campus kids” for children ages 4 to 8 and many new specialty workshops for all ages.

Location: 
Glen Urquhart School
Beverly
Traditional
Educational

Eastern Point Day School Summer Adventures

Activities and Things to do for children in Gloucester MA

Eastern Point Day School offers two great options for children this summer.

Summer Adventures Bookmaking Program is offered to children entering 1st – 6th Grade.  This popular North Shore program is offered in one week, all day session, to aspiring authors who write and publish their own stories and books culminating with “coffee house” readings to families and friends on Friday afternoon.

Location: 
Eastern Point Day School
Theater
Crafts
Educational
Scien
Luxury condos at Good Harbor Beach in Gloucester Massachusetts

Spirit of Place Outdoor Exhibit
Red Owl sculpture by Andreas von Huene part of the Spirit in Place Exhibit at the Crane Estate in Ipswich Massachusetts
The Trustees and New England Sculptors Association are partnering to present a 6-month outdoor sculpture exhibition at Castle Hill on the Crane Estate located at 290 Argilla Road in Ipswich. The “Spirit of Place" exhibition includes 32 pieces created by New England's finest sculptors and placed in...
Where: Castle Hill on the Crane Estate
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Your Pup Could Be MarketStreets First Official Mascot!
Your pup could be MarketStreet Lynnfield first official mascot! Enter to win.
Your pup could be the MarketStreet Lynnfield first official mascot! This is the contest you’ve been waiting for! The winner will be celebrated with a topiary-twin of their adorable pooch, to be displayed for a year at MarketStreet Lynnfield! Here’s how to enter. It's SUPER EASY!
Where: MarketStreet Lynnfield
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CAVPT & Kestrel Adventures Fundraiser Yard Sale
CAVPT & Kestrel Adventures Yard Sale is a fundraiser to generate fund for both o
Two of our favorite Cape Ann non-profits team up for a yard sale fundraiser! Come shop for goodies and knwo that yoru money will be well spent and go to fund educational programs and live animal presentations! This sale will be in the area behind the St. Peter's Square Parking Lot, 1 Rogers St, in...
Where: Saint Peter's Square
7:00 am to 1:00 pm
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Gold Star Run for Honor
Start Your Memorial day with a run/walk to honor a local veteran
Start your Memorial Day weekend with a 5k, 10k, 15k or kids fun run or walk to honor the memory of a local Saugus veteran. Scott J. Procopio was on his second deployment as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, having previously served in Fallujah in 2005. He was killed in action as a result of a...
7:30 am
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Saugus Memorial Day Events
Memorial Day is a big celebration in Saugus, MA. Come thank our veterans.
The Saugus Veterans Council Memorial Day Parade will start on Jackson Street at 9:00 am to Cliftondale Square along Lincoln Avenue to Central Street then onto Winter Street to the Veterans’ lot at Riverside Cemetery for graveside services including an invocation and a '21 Gun Salute'. The parade...
9:00 am
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Morning Bird Walk

Enjoy a biring excursion on the Crane Estate in Ipswich Massachusetts!
Join birding expert and former Crane Beach Ranger, Dave Williams, on a walk through the woodlands and fields of the Crane Estate to talk about birds. If you have never been birding before, Dave will teach you how to use binoculars to watch birds and pick out characteristics that will help you...
Where: Castle Hill on the Crane Estate
9:00 am to 11:00 am
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Melody Miles

Melody Miles raises funds for kids to pursue their artistic interests in the Hamilton-Wenham School District
Lace up your running shoes and join us for the annual Melody Miles Road Race where you’ll make your way through the streets of beautiful Hamilton and Wenham featuring student singers and instrumentalists at the starting line and along the Melody Miles course.  The 5K and 5-Mile races begin at 10am...
Where: Winthrop Elementary School
9:00 am
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AJH: Childbirth Education Classes
Childbirth Education Classes at Anna Jaques Hospital in Newburyport, Haverhill MA
Congratulations: you are pregnant! This class is for mothers and partners during the last trimester of pregnancy to learn skills needed for the childbirth experience such as breathing methods, relaxation techniques, and comfort measures. Topics covered include: Anatomy Labor & delivery...
Where: Anna Jaques Hospital
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
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Swan Boat Rides in Boston Public Garden
Swan Boat Boston North Shore Parent, North Shore Parents Summer Activities Guide
The Public Garden may be one of the most ideal picnicking locations in Boston. Well-groomed and overflowing with tulips, cherry-trees, with willows cascading over the duck pond, the Boston Public Garden is a great place to relax during Boston's most beautiful season.
Where: Boston Common and Boston Public Garden
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
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AJH: Birthing with Hypnosis
Anna Jaques Hospital Birthing with Hypnosis
Relax, clear your mind, and experience the positive effects of self-hypnosis during pregnancy and birthing. Class focuses on easy and natural relaxation techniques. If your birth plan does not embrace a firm decision for an epidural, this is a great option for you and your partner. Recommended to...
Where: Anna Jaques Hospital
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
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PEM Explores Innovations Inspired by Nature - Salem
Peabody Essex Museum Wild Designs Exhibit
This summer discover how creative innovators are turning to nature for new ideas and smart solutions to human challenges.  Wild Designs, on exhibit at Peabody Essex Museum, features works by artists and other creatives who are looking to nature and living systems for new ideas and creative...
Where: Peabody Essex Museum
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
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Sing & Dance with the Music Man
Sing & Dance with the Music Man Brian Doser in Hamilton visit Massachusetts
Come join the fun at Community House Of Hamilton & Wenham Monday, Thursday, and Saturday mornings at 10 a.m. for 30 - 45 minutes of great music with Brian Doser! Sing and dance with the Music Man during a family concert, featuring familiar and original tunes, performed by local dad and musician...
Where: Community House Of Hamilton & Wenham
10:00 am to 10:45 am
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Dog Friendly Shops at MarketStreet Lynnfield
Dog Friendly Shops and Restaurants at MarketStreet Lynnfield
Animal lovers will be glad to learn MarketStreet Lynnfield has over 40 shops and restaurants that are dog-friendly. Use #PupsOfMarketStreet on social media when you are there with your four-legged friend to get a free treat at PolkaDog Bakery. Enjoy!
Where: MarketStreet Lynnfield
10:00 am to 9:00 pm
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Chess Club at Sawyer Free
Chess Club at Sawyer Free Library in Gloucester Massachusetts.
Sign up for chess with Jaime online! No prior experience necessary, and players of all skill levels are welcome - both new players and experienced players are sure to enjoy a fun yet challenging session. All ages welcome.
Where: Sawyer Free Library
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
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MIT Museum's Idea Hub
Families can learn through hands-on science at MIT Museum's Idea Hub in Cambridge Massachusetts
Explore topics in design and engineering with artistic circuits, 3D programs, and a variety of other hands-on making and tinkering topics! Drop in each week and try out one of our many activities. Free with Museum admission for kids ages 12 and up.
Where: MIT Museum
12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
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Choate Island Hike
Tour the Choate House on this guided exploration of Choate Island.
Choate Island is the crown jewel of the Crane Wildlife Refuge and is only accessible by boat. Enjoy one stunning view after the next on this rare chance to explore the cultural and natural history of the island. Walk a 1.5 mile network of carriageways and footpaths that lead past The Proctor Barn,...
Where: Crane Wildlife Refuge on the Crane Estate
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
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The Little Mermaid at the Cabot
North Atlantic Dance Theatre‘s The Little Mermaid comes to the Cabot Theater in Beverly Massachusetts.
Dive into North Atlantic Dance Theatre‘s classic tale of the Little Mermaid. Explore Han’s Christian Andersen’s underwater adventure, a ballet for all ages, as a naïve young mermaid journeys to the Sea Witch and sacrifices everything she has ever known to be with her true love.
Where: The Cabot
1:00 pm
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Youth River Survival Canoe Challenge
Spend the afternoon learning survival skills on the Ipswich River with Mass Audubon!
In this outdoor survival skills program, we will venture out onto the Ipswich River. Learn the basics of canoe safety, paddle strokes, and the river knowledge needed to travel on the water. When we stop at Perkins Island, you will be challenged to explore the area and craft your own paddle out of...
Where: Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary
1:00 pm to 3:30 pm
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Turtle Time at IRWS
Kids will explore IRWS wetland in search of painted and snapping turtles.
As late Spring becomes early Summer, it means one thing: turtle time! Join us for an afternoon of exploring our wetlands in search of these fascinating reptiles.
Where: Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary
1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
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Fabulous Flowers
Rhododendron flowers are just one of the flowering trees you'll see at Maudslay State Park along the Merrimack River in Newburyport, Massachusetts
Maudslay State Park has one of the best stands of rhododendrons in New England, and well worth the trip!  Come stroll the park check the sign at headquarters to find the park interpreter location and learn about some of these beauties. 
Where: Maudslay State Park
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
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Gone Fishin' at Harold Parker
Kids will learn about pond fishing at Harold Parker State Forest
Meet at Frye Pond Beach - Great family fun for everyone interested in learning the basics of pond fishing in New England. All fishing tackle and bait is provided. Recommend bringing insect repellent, water, sun screen and a camera. Appropriate for children over 6 years old.
Where: Harold Parker State Forest
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
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Peter Pan Panto
Theater in the Open presents a Peter Pan Panto at Maudslay State Park in Newburyport Massachusetts
Join us for the official kickoff of the Theater in the Open 40th Anniversary Season! Edward Speck and Joshua Shack know that we need a spring panto to celebrate the change in seasons at Maudslay State Park. This year, they’ll collaborate to create another completely original panto based on a...
Where: Maudslay State Park
2:00 pm
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The Lion King Jr. at HW Community House | Matinee
The African savannah comes to life with Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters at the Community House of Hamilton Wenham
The African savannah comes to life with Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle… and back again, in this inspiring, coming-of-age tale.
Where: Community House Of Hamilton & Wenham
3:00 pm
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The Lion King Jr. at HW Community House
The African savannah comes to life with Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle… and back again, in this inspiring, coming-of-age tale. Performances May 17, 7:30pm May 18, 3pm & 7:30pm May 19, 3pm May 23, 7:30pm May 25, 3pm & 7:30pm May 26, 3pm Production Co-Sponsors Cole Landscaping, Inc. and Hugo and Elena Foster
The African savannah comes to life with Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle… and back again, in this inspiring, coming-of-age tale.
Where: Community House Of Hamilton & Wenham
7:30 pm
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Sunday, May 26

Spirit of Place Outdoor Exhibit
Red Owl sculpture by Andreas von Huene part of the Spirit in Place Exhibit at the Crane Estate in Ipswich Massachusetts
The Trustees and New England Sculptors Association are partnering to present a 6-month outdoor sculpture exhibition at Castle Hill on the Crane Estate located at 290 Argilla Road in Ipswich. The “Spirit of Place" exhibition includes 32 pieces created by New England's finest sculptors and placed in...
Where: Castle Hill on the Crane Estate
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Your Pup Could Be MarketStreets First Official Mascot!
Your pup could be MarketStreet Lynnfield first official mascot! Enter to win.
Your pup could be the MarketStreet Lynnfield first official mascot! This is the contest you’ve been waiting for! The winner will be celebrated with a topiary-twin of their adorable pooch, to be displayed for a year at MarketStreet Lynnfield! Here’s how to enter. It's SUPER EASY!
Where: MarketStreet Lynnfield
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Todd Farm Market
Come to Todd Farm on Sunday - A classic New England Fleas Market in Rowley Massachusetts!
From early Spring to late Fall, Todd Farm is a great Sunday destination for families!  Head to the farm and explore the outdoor award-winning Market featuring up to 240 vendors from all over New England and New York!
Where: Todd Farm Market
5:00 am to 3:00 pm
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Newburyport Farmers' Market
Newburyport Farmers find organic locally grown produce, meat, dairy Newburyport
The Newburyport Farmers Summer Market celebrates local fresh produce every Sunday morning rain or shine!  Start your Sunday browsing fresh North Shore local produce, meats, cheeses, and seafood in an open air market atmosphere! Food and beverage vendors offer fresh hot coffee, breakfast treats and...
Where: Tannery Marketplace
9:00 am to 1:00 pm
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AJH: Newborn Care Class
Anna Jaques Hospital Parent Support Group Newborn Care Class
The Newborn Care class will cover practical baby care topics that will help you to feel more confident in your ability to care for your newborn. Classes are on Sundays from 9:30am-12:00am in the Higgins Conference Room at Anna Jaques Hospital.
Where: Anna Jaques Hospital
9:30 am to 12:00 pm
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Swan Boat Rides in Boston Public Garden
Swan Boat Boston North Shore Parent, North Shore Parents Summer Activities Guide
The Public Garden may be one of the most ideal picnicking locations in Boston. Well-groomed and overflowing with tulips, cherry-trees, with willows cascading over the duck pond, the Boston Public Garden is a great place to relax during Boston's most beautiful season.
Where: Boston Common and Boston Public Garden
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
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Newburyport Spring Festival 2019
Celebrate Spring in Newburyport on Memorial Day Weekend with the entire family!
The Newburyport Chamber of Commerce invites you to welcome Spring's arrival to Newburyport at the 2019 Spring Fest!  Held annually on Memorial Day Weekend in historic downtown Newburyport, Spring Fest is a two-day festival featuring great live music, art, fine crafts, food from Newburyport’s best...
Where: Downtown Newburyport
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
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Family Open House: Biodiversity Celebration
The Parker River Watershed provides habitat for a huge range of species!
Connect with nature and tune in to the multitude of organisms that surround us, starting here at Joppa Flats! This free drop-in family event features an engaging mixture of indoor and outdoor activities that will open your eyes to the great biodiversity of animals, plants, and insects in our...
Where: Joppa Flats Education Center
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
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Dog Friendly Shops at MarketStreet Lynnfield
Dog Friendly Shops and Restaurants at MarketStreet Lynnfield
Animal lovers will be glad to learn MarketStreet Lynnfield has over 40 shops and restaurants that are dog-friendly. Use #PupsOfMarketStreet on social media when you are there with your four-legged friend to get a free treat at PolkaDog Bakery. Enjoy!
Where: MarketStreet Lynnfield
10:00 am to 9:00 pm
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PEM Explores Innovations Inspired by Nature - Salem
Peabody Essex Museum Wild Designs Exhibit
This summer discover how creative innovators are turning to nature for new ideas and smart solutions to human challenges.  Wild Designs, on exhibit at Peabody Essex Museum, features works by artists and other creatives who are looking to nature and living systems for new ideas and creative...
Where: Peabody Essex Museum
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
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