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Goddard School Summer Open House

On Wednesday, July 5, 2017 from 5 to 7 p.m., Goddard School in Middleton is hosting a Summer Open House and Family Drumming Circle. Join in the fun and learn more about Goddard School while the children enjoy the music and fun. It's a great opportunity to learn and see why Goddard School offers the best childhood preparation for social and academic success. Goddard School Middleton has super easy access and parking.

When:

Wednesday, July 5, 2017 from 5 to 7 p.m.

Location:

Goddard School

Middleton

School Open House

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GUS: Teaching and Practicing Environmental Sustainability

Glen Urquhart School Teaching and Practicing Environmental Sustainability

This year, Glen Urquhart School made the conscious decision to make its campus pesticide and herbicide free. With nature trails winding through its 23-acre campus, Glen Urquhart has always focused on the natural world. According to Head of School David Liebmann,

“GUS is committed to addressing many of today’s most challenging environmental issues, including that of pesticide and herbicide use, and reducing the school’s overall carbon footprint. We want to be good stewards of the environment, and also put into daily practice what we’re teaching students at GUS.“

Beverly

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Tuesday Tours at Glen Urquhart School

Glen Urquhart GUS 2017 Best Education North Shore Children

Drop in for a tour on a Tuesday morning in May! Observe lessons and activities in any grade or subject area, tour our 23-acre campus, meet our dedicated teachers, and learn about our innovative academic program.

There are limited spaces available for the fall of 2017. For more information or to apply, please contact Director of Admission Leslie Marchesseault at 978-927-1064, ext. 115 or lmarchesseault@gus.org.

At Glen Urquhart, learning isn’t confined to a book, a classroom, or even our 23-acre campus. For GUS kids, learning starts from within. When children leave GUS, they go as original thinkers with the academic readiness to meet the demands of the most rigorous high schools and colleges, and the global perspective to succeed in the new world.

When:

Tuesdays in May, 2017 at 8:30 - 10:30 AM

Location:

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Open Classroom Event at Tower School

Tower students develop the skills to become critical thinkers, innovative problem solvers and collaborative leaders. Learn about our hands-on, interdisciplinary learning approach during an open classroom event, or call to schedule an appointment.

When:

May 10 & 11, 2017 | 8:30–11:00AM

Location:

Tower School

Marblehead

School Open House

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Tower School Open Classroom Event

When:

May 10 & 11, 2017 | 8:30–11:00AM

Location:

Tower School

Marblehead

School Open House

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Do you have a child entering kindergarten this fall?

Come visit Waldorf School at Moraine Farm on May 3 for Open Classrooms Tour, from 8:30 to 10:30 am and see what Waldorf School at Moraine Farm can offer your family.

Starting in Kindergarten, Waldorf lays the foundation of skills that are needed to succeed later on in academic studies. Through daily rhythms of free play, outdoor time, circle time, story time, visual arts, handwork and practical activities children exercise their creative muscles, develop their fine motor skills and create a strong foundation for their emerging literacy skills.

When:

Wednesday, May 3, 2017, from 8:30 to 10:30

Location:

Waldorf School at Moraine Farm

Beverly

School Open House

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The Academy at Penguin Hall Open House

Girls Private High School The Acacemy at Penguin Hall Wenham MA Girls Private High School

The Academy at Penguin Hall welcomes you to discover the only all girls college preparatory high school in Essex County.

The Academy’s student centered curriculum focuses on the needs and interests of the individual student, rather than the traditional or conventional ideas of how students should learn. The program focuses on six areas of development: Academics, Arts, Health and Wellness, Community, Spirituality and Service.

When:

Sunday, May 7, 2017, from 2 to 4 pm

Location:

Academy at Penguin Hall

Wenham

School Open House

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Governor's Academy

The Governor's Academy is the oldest continuously operating boarding school in the nation. We prepare students for a successful future while celebrating the traditions of a long history.

Since our founding days, students have grown into the kind of leaders who put the needs of the wider world before their own. Our earliest graduates helped shape a young nation, among them, a Revolutionary War hero, a naval commander, and a signer of the Declaration of Independence.

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Wilderness First Aid 2-Day Course

Be prepared for any outdoor adventure and get certified to work in outdoor organizations and camps. Join this two-day Wilderness Medical Associates (https://www.wildmed.com/) course, April 22 -23, from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm each day. This certification is ideal for seasonal outdoor staff and those involved in recreational wilderness trips.

Learn about general medical concepts and life support skills when definitive care is over 2 hours away.

When:

April 22 -23, from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm each day.

Location:

Waldorf School at Moraine Farm

Beverly

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Majestic Harbor Children's Center - Gloucester

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Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point

Take a self guided tour at one of Massachusetts most beautiful locations!

Where: Halibut Point State Park

7:00 am to 6:00 pm

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Explore! North Shore: Winter Hike at Moraine Farm

The Explore! North Shore hiking series will get you outside and moving at some lesser explored Trustees properties across the Northeast Region, at the right time of year to see these special places shine. These beginner hikes will not be too strenuous, and will offer frequent stops for learning and...

Where: Moraine Farm

10:00 am to 12:30 pm

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Gloucester's So Salty 2026

Celebrate the fish city’s recognizably salty character with local cultural institutions and businesses during the 5th Annual Gloucester’s So Salty festival sponsored by the Cape Ann Museum in partnership with Discover Gloucester! This annual event brings over 2,000 people to the downtown area each...

Where: Downtown Gloucester, Where: Cape Ann Museum, Where: Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church , Where: Sawyer Free Library Temporary Space, Where: Local Colors

10:00 am to 4:00 pm

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Watching the Coastal Edge at Halibut Point

Meet at the Halibut Point State Park visitors center to learn about the role Halibut Point has played in America’s military history. One day after the 1941 Pearl Harbor attack, U.S.

Where: Halibut Point State Park

11:00 am to 12:30 pm

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Raptor Roundup: Meet Live Birds of Prey at IRWS

Get a close look at some live local birds of prey while keeping warm in our barn! Learn each bird's unique story, discover why raptors play such a vital role in our environment, and explore their amazing adaptations, like keen eyesight and powerful talons, that help them survive in the wild....

Where: Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary

11:00 am to 12:30 pm

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Amesbury Winter Market

Amesbury Market Daze is your friendly local community marketplace. We take pride in curating a marketplace that showcases local art and food from talented local artisans, chefs, farmers, creators and curators of surrounding Amesbury, Massachusetts. Join us throughout the year to curate and foster a...

Where: Barewolf Brewing

12:00 pm to 4:00 pm

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CraneOutdoors: Family Winter Wildlife Walk

A CraneOutdoors Family Winter Wildlife Walk will take you on a stroll through the Crane Beach dunes while learning about the plants and animals that call this special place home. You may be familiar with Crane Beach, but have you ever visited the dune trails? The dunes of Castle Neck are a much...

Where: Crane Wildlife Refuge on the Crane Estate

1:00 pm to 3:30 pm

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Sunday STEAM Club at North Shore Children's Museum

Join in on Sundays at 2:30 for STEAM Club for ages 5-11. Each week participants will explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math with our NSCM staff! Every STEAM club session will see your kids participating in hands-on activities while exploring a new topic. Space is limited, please...

Where: North Shore Children's Museum

2:30 pm to 4:00 pm

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