Classes, camps, clubs and lessons for ages 0–18 in Watertown, MA — all in one place.
Competitive team performs well at state meets
Saber-focused; students have won national medals
Website states it serves Belmont families
Watertown Youth Soccer offers in-town and travel soccer programs. The younger-grade programs are entirely in-town (no travel to other towns); the Travel program begins at grade 3 and plays in the BAYS league. Fall 2026 registration is closed.
Watertown Baseball and Softball (WYBB) is a youth baseball and softball organization in Watertown offering Little League baseball, girls' softball, Challenger (adaptive), and Babe Ruth baseball. It also runs a Select Travel Baseball AAU program for ages 8-12 playing in the New England AAU Baseball League in spring. Tryouts are held in the fall and are free.
The Watertown Youth Basketball Association is a nonprofit for Watertown boys and girls in Grades 4–8. Its mission is to provide quality coaching and competition for kids developing their basketball skills, so players develop a love of the game and the team-sport experience. It runs two programs: an In-House league for Grades 4–5 and travel teams for Grades 5–8 (Metrowest Basketball League). Coaches and board members are volunteers, and the club follows the Positive Coaching Alliance coaching philosophy.
Watertown Youth Hockey (WYH) is committed to providing high-quality ice hockey programs for children in and around Watertown, Massachusetts. In partnership with parents, coaches, and instructors, it offers an environment open to youths at all levels of interest, ability, and economic standing — an athlete-centered organization for boys and girls ages 3 to 18. Through disciplined practice and healthy competition, it builds hockey skills as well as dedication to team, motivation, and respect for others. The club runs Learn to Skate and Learn to Play programs and a Middle School team.
The town Recreation Department's official registration platform, publishing a new course catalog each season
Nonprofit after-school organization serving Belmont for 10+ years, offering homework help, STEM, arts, and sports
State-licensed nonprofit school-age childcare
Historically offered evening classes in crafts, languages, fitness, and more; current operating status to be confirmed
Free children and teen activities including Storytime, LEGO clubs, crafts, and more
Belmont Soccer Association is a community youth soccer organization for children who live or go to school in Belmont, run entirely by volunteer coaches. It is large — more than 1,400 kids per season, including 500–600 in the travel program — and covers grades K–12 (the former K–2 'Belmont Second Soccer' has merged in). Programs include travel soccer for grades 3–8 (Boston Area Youth Soccer league, with A/B/C teams by level), In-Town recreational leagues for K–8, high school BAYS travel teams for grades 9–12 (Sunday afternoon 7v7 games), and soccer clinics throughout the year. Fall and spring seasons register separately; the fall 2026 travel season runs September 12 to November 14. K–2 games are Saturday mornings at Winn-Brook Elementary School fields.
Belmont Youth Baseball/Softball (BYBS) is a parent-volunteer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving Belmont youth baseball and softball. Baseball (ages 5–15): in-town recreational leagues (Single A, Minors, Majors); spring travel for ages 9–12 (grades 3–6, Friday-evening games against nearby towns such as Lexington, Wellesley, and Weston, early April to early June, with winter workouts in late February–March at Belmont High School's gym); Babe Ruth for ages 13–15 (grades 7–9) in the Arlington-managed league (April through the end of the school year, with preseason tryouts; summer Babe Ruth in the Lou Tompkins league, ages 13–18). Summer options also include the Middlesex League (9U/10U), the Bay State League (the most competitive travel option, weekend games), an 11U/12U Watertown 50/70 program, and a skills-only summer program at Grove Street. Softball (K–9th grade): 6U in-town (K & 1st), 8U/10U travel in the CityTown League (Arlington, Belmont, Cambridge, Charlestown, Medford, Somerville, Waltham, Watertown, Winchester), and competitive 12U/14U; spring season runs April to mid-June, and no tryouts are required for softball. Main fields: Grove Street Park (120 Grosvenor St — main baseball complex, 3 fields); Chenery Middle School (95 Washington St — main softball location, offline for renovations starting spring 2026, locations TBD); Concord Ave softball field (365 Concord Ave — also under renovation in spring 2026).
The Belmont Aquatic Team (BAT) is a year-round competitive swim team and registered USA Swimming club (member of New England Swimming), with about 75 swimmers (a 2017 figure, for reference only). It is based at Belmont High School (221 Concord Ave) and run independently — not a town program. Training and competition run year-round in two seasons: short course (September to mid-March) and long course (mid-March to July). Age groups run from an entry-level 10-and-under group up to championship-level 15–18 swimmers. The 2026–27 short-course meet calendar runs October 2026 to March 2027, wrapping up with the NE Cup (March 12–14, 2027).
Family-run dojo since 2001 with a good reputation
Kung fu combined with modern fitness training
Commercial sports provider with year-round rolling enrollment
Private boys' school; summer sports camps open to the public
Belmont Youth Basketball (BYBA) is a volunteer-run community youth basketball nonprofit (501(c)(3)) for children who live or go to school in Belmont. Programs include In-Town recreational leagues for grades 3–8 (separate boys' and girls' divisions grouped 3–4, 5–6, 7–8, with guaranteed equal playing time; Saturday games in Belmont; season runs mid-November to March/mid-February), a Rookies developmental program for 2nd graders (9 weeks of fundamentals, Saturday mornings, starting in early December), and travel teams for grades 4–8 (plus a new grade 3 pilot in the Jr. MetroWest League for 2026–27), with 1–2 practices per week and 1–2 weekend games against teams from other towns. Travel players are automatically included in In-Town.
Founded in 1975, Belmont Youth Hockey (BYHA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to building character in Belmont youth through ice hockey. It is run by a volunteer board with 50+ volunteer coaches and belongs to Mass Hockey's District 9 and USA Hockey, serving ages 5–19. The 'Mini Marauder' developmental path has three levels: Learn to Skate (ages 8 and under), Learn to Play (ages 5–8, twice a week, $900), and Mite C (ages 6–8, $1,200, including Sunday cross-ice games against Winchester and Melrose). The travel program fields 15 teams in the Valley Hockey League and 7 in the Middlesex Yankee Conference. Belmont has no indoor rink; home ice is John A. Ryan Arena in Watertown (1 Paramount Place, Watertown), and Mite C Sunday games are at Flynn Rink in Medford.
Founded in 1964, 800+ students, nearly 30 instruments taught
The world's largest after-school math and reading chain
Flexible scheduling; good for families with young kids
The Belmont Dolphins Swim Team is the competitive swim team run by the Belmont Recreation Department. Tryouts for the 2026-2027 season take place September 29-30 for four age groups: 8 and under, 9-10, 11-12, and 13-18 (as of November 1, 2026). Tryouts are free and require online pre-registration; walk-ins are not accepted. Coaches judge technique and potential, not speed.
Cambridge Youth Soccer (CYS), founded in 1979, is a 501(c)3 non-profit youth soccer organization serving more than 2,000 kids ages 4–18 in Cambridge, MA. Programs include in-town leagues (Kick Start, Premier, Champions, and City League by age group) and CCFC (Cambridge City Football Club), select travel teams playing in the New England Club Soccer League. CYS is affiliated with the Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association. Its core principle is "Everyone plays": the club gives more than $100,000 in financial aid each year, and nearly a third of its 2,000 players receive some support.
The East Cambridge Little Baseball League plays at Donnelly Field and runs three parent/coach-run divisions. Parent-Run Rookies is for beginners ages 5–7 (some 4-year-olds with parents), using tees and coach pitch on Sunday afternoons, $40–$60. Coach-Run Minors is for ages 8 and up with basic skills, kid pitch with practices and games three days a week, sliding fee $80–$120. Coach-Run Majors is select-only for ages 10 and up with advanced skills, also three days a week, sliding fee $80–$120. Financial aid is available.
The North Cambridge Little Baseball League (NCLBL), established in 1953 as the North Division of the Cambridge Little Baseball League, runs baseball programs for North Cambridge kids from March through October, serving over 160 children each year. Its four programs are Farm (non-competitive T-ball, ages 4-6), Junior (coach-pitch bridge), Minor (semi-competitive, ages 7-11), and Major (competitive, ages 10-12). The 2026 season just ended, with the NCLBL Minor All-Star team winning the 2026 championship.
The West Cambridge Little Baseball League is a Little League baseball league in West Cambridge. The Majors division is for ages 10-12 (players must be 10 by May 1, 2027); the season runs April through June with weekend practices and two games per week. Coaches focus on skill development, sportsmanship, and team spirit. New-player assessments are held October 3, 2026 (one was also held September 25); new players must attend one of the two.
Central Cambridge Youth Baseball is a community-based baseball league in Cambridge, MA, running for over 40 years as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. It offers baseball programs for boys and girls ages 5–12, aiming to teach baseball fundamentals, develop sportsmanship, and build community. The main season is in the spring, with smaller programs in summer and fall.
The Cambridge Girls Softball League is a volunteer-run girls softball league in Cambridge. No prior experience is needed to play at any level — players just need a willingness to learn, try their best, and have fun, and all are welcome. The spring season runs from late April through June with games typically on weekday afternoons. Divisions include Tee Ball (ages 5–7), Minors (ages 8–11), and Cardinals travel teams at 12U (ages 11–12) and 14U (ages 13–14). Winter clinics are also offered.
Cambridge Youth Lacrosse (CYL) is a youth lacrosse organization in Cambridge offering a spring season with boys travel teams (in the MYL league), girls travel teams (in the FGLL league), and Future Falcons, a co-ed development program for beginners. Scholarships, financial aid, and payment plans are always available. Spring 2024 fees were: boys $215, girls $210 (including league insurance), Future Falcons $50.
Cambridge Youth Hockey (CYH, the Falcons) is a youth hockey organization in Cambridge offering a fun, inclusive introduction to hockey for kids in Cambridge and neighboring communities. Programs include learn to skate, learn to play hockey, hometown play, and travel teams; home ice is Simoni Skating Rink in East Cambridge. Placement registration for the 2026-2027 winter season is now open, with financial aid and equipment support for families in need.
The Cambridge School of Culinary Arts (2020 Mass Ave, Cambridge) offers teen cooking classes during the summer months and school vacations. Classes are small (usually capped at 12 students) and taught by chef instructors in professional kitchens, ending with everyone sharing the meal they made together.
José Mateo Ballet Theatre, founded in 1986 near Harvard Square in Cambridge, brings together a ballet company, a school, and community outreach. Guided by the belief that every student has the right to a quality ballet education, the school provides expert ballet training in an inclusive, humanistic way. The theatre presents original ballet works and new interpretations of classical ballets, including The Nutcracker.
Ming Hui Academy Boston is a school dedicated to traditional Chinese culture, offering Mandarin Chinese programs for children, teenagers, and adults. It provides a mainly Chinese-language immersion environment, with after-school and weekend classes as well as private tutoring, online, and on-site lessons. Its textbook "Let's Learn Chinese" emphasizes traditional characters while teaching bopomofo and pinyin; culture classes use texts like the Three Character Classic and Disciple's Rules. The school also offers extracurriculars such as Chinese classical dance, flute and music, folk arts and crafts, calligraphy, and culinary arts.
Porter Square Books is an independent bookstore in Cambridge (with Cambridge and Boston locations) that describes itself as 'fiercely independent,' with an in-store cafe. It runs a busy calendar of author and community events, has a strong children's section, and its foundation brings authors into schools and gives books to kids.
Newton Youth Soccer (NYS) is a player-centric youth soccer organization aiming to build a lifelong love of the game. Run by volunteers, it offers an intramural league, high school travel teams, and winter futsal. Currently open: Winter Futsal registration and High School Travel (grades 9–12).
Newton Girls Soccer (NGS) is a girls' youth soccer organization in Newton emphasizing fun, skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Programs include travel teams for grades 3-8 (annual registration, fall plus spring seasons, no cuts), high school travel teams (spring only), the invitation-only Academy (grades 1-8, 10-month three-season commitment), and Junior Academy (grades 1-2). Travel players are placed on division 1-4 teams by level; every girl who registers on time is placed on a team.
The Newton Athletic Association (NAA Basketball) is the City of Newton's recreational basketball league for kids in Grades 3–9. The league holds a mandatory evaluation clinic in October to form balanced teams. Registration runs through the Newton Community Education website.
Newton MetroWest Travel Basketball plays competitive basketball for 4th through 8th grade boys and girls in the Metrowest Basketball League, which has over 1,000 teams from area towns. The program stresses basketball skills, sportsmanship, and fun in a competitive environment, and Newton typically offers a higher and a lower division team in each age group. Players who live in Newton or attend Newton schools through the METCO program are eligible, and players must play in the grade they currently attend.
Newton Youth Hockey (NYH) is Newton's youth hockey organization, offering co-ed travel teams and girls' travel teams. For the 2026–27 season, co-ed travel registration is closed while girls' travel registration remains open but closing soon. The homepage highlights team achievements, including VHL championships for the Peewee 1 and Bantam 1 teams.
Newton Little League is a Little League baseball league in Newton with a fall ball league and spring divisions including Minors and Majors. Tryouts for the spring 2027 Majors program are October 16, 2026 at Murphy Field; Minors AAA evaluations are October 23.
Newton Southeast Little League (NSELL) is Newton's Little League baseball organization, formed in January 2013 by the merger of Newton East and Newton South Little Leagues. It serves families in the Angier, Bowen, Countryside, Mason-Rice, Memorial-Spaulding, and Zervas elementary school districts. Teams are grouped by level: Teeball, Farm, Single-A, AA, AAA, and Majors, with spring and fall seasons, plus pitching clinics for Farm through AAA.
Newton Girls Softball (NGS) is an entirely volunteer-run organization — parents and volunteers provide coaching, administration, umpire training, and field preparation. Since the late 1990s it has offered softball for children in kindergarten through 8th grade, stressing self-esteem, team spirit, skills training, and fun. Each spring it runs its Rec program, an all-comers league with about 300 Newton families. In summer it runs the tryout-based Panthers travel program (ages 8–18) competing in tournaments and the Middle-Essex league, and in fall its Charles River teams — a hybrid between spring and summer in competitiveness.
Newton Youth Lacrosse (NYL) is Newton's boys' field lacrosse program, playing in Massachusetts Youth Lacrosse (MYL), the largest community-based youth field lacrosse league in the United States. Its spring season includes the Classic program (grades 1–8) and the Select program (grades 5–8), plus year-round training options.
Newton Girls Lacrosse (NGL) has provided a community-based developmental lacrosse program for Newton girls since 1999, open to grades 1-8. The program teaches sportsmanship, lacrosse skills, and core elements (attacking, defending, transition) in a fun, safe, and inclusive environment. Financial assistance is available for families in need.
Cabot's is a family-owned, old-fashioned ice cream parlor and restaurant in Newton since 1969, serving over 70 flavors of super-premium homemade ice cream and frozen yogurt, known for generous portions and creative sundaes. The family-friendly restaurant serves all-day breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late-night treats, and offers custom ice cream cakes, pies, and party packages.
Creation Station is a kids' art studio in Newton that teaches the foundations of art through play and experimental techniques, letting children ages 18 months to 12 years explore art in a fun, unique way. The studio offers art classes, no-school day camps, a summer club, and birthday parties; subscribing to its newsletter earns a $20-off code.
Edge on Science runs hands-on, project-based STEM summer camps for kids in the Boston area. Groups are small (10–12 students) with a student-to-staff ratio of 6:1 or less, and lead instructors are scientists, engineers or scholars. Camp sites are at Lasell University in Newton and Ocean Alliance in Gloucester.
Exxcel Gymnastics & Climbing in Newton has helped children grow through sports since 1998. It offers gymnastics, tumbling, climbing, and Ninja classes in a safe, caring environment, building coordination, strength, and flexibility. Two-time Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman began her gymnastics journey here. Registration for the 2026–27 season is completed online through the Exxcel Gymnastics app.
Newtonville Books is a small independent bookstore in Newton (now at 10 Langley Rd, Newton Centre) that celebrated 25 years in business in fall 2023. Small but well-curated, it expanded its children's section after moving, and its staff recommendation notes are a reader favorite. It hosts 75–100 events, writing workshops, and book clubs each year.
PUDDLESTOMPERS Nature Exploration has served Greater Boston for more than two decades, offering year-round interactive nature programs for children ages 2 to 9 and their caregivers. Led by seasoned teacher-naturalists, the programs encourage kids to get outside and explore the nature around them, building a love of the outdoors and stewardship of nature. Classes run in Belmont, Brookline, Needham, Sudbury, Wayland, Wellesley, Weston, and other locations.
Third Space Kitchen is a cooking studio in Newton and Groton offering hands-on cooking classes for adults, kids, and teens, plus corporate team building, private parties, and birthday parties. Its kids' and teens' series teach real skills — knife cuts, pastry, sauce making — through real recipes, ending each term with a family showcase. Classes are held in a nut-free facility with small groups.
Founded in 1974; local gymnastics program
Waltham Youth Soccer runs youth soccer in Waltham, Massachusetts. Its travel teams compete in the Middlesex Youth Soccer League (MYSL), with boys' and girls' teams organized by age group playing weekend matches against teams from neighboring towns.
Waltham Youth Basketball offers In-Town and Travel basketball programs for Waltham kids. Starting in the 2026–27 season, the girls' and boys' programs run under one organization. In-Town is for players of all skill levels; Travel plays in the MetroWest Travel Basketball league against teams from surrounding towns.
Waltham Youth Hockey (WYH) is a youth hockey organization in Waltham based at Veterans Memorial Rink. It fields travel teams (Mite through Bantam levels, multiple state championships), In-House Mites (with a fun Stanley Cup weekend at season's end), and a girls' program (Tykes through U12). The club also runs periodic Shinny pickup nights and Robby Glantz power skating clinics.
Waltham Youth Lacrosse is Waltham's youth lacrosse organization, committed to promoting the game to boys and girls in Grades 1–8. Coaches build fundamental skills, teach strategies, and emphasize teamwork and sportsmanship, while offering training for new coaches and referees. Teams play in Massachusetts Youth Lacrosse (MYL) Classic town leagues and MYL Select, with the spring season running April–June and ending in jamborees.
Waltham Youth Football & Cheer is a youth football and cheer organization in Waltham, Massachusetts. It runs a flag football program and tackle football alongside a cheer program with divisions from 6u to 14u (ages 5–14 as of July 1). Cheer squads compete as either Competition Non-Advancing (6u/8u, judged routines at invitational and local events) or Competition Advancing (10u and up, advancing toward State, Regional, and National championships). The football and cheer season officially begins the first week of August, with summer practices starting the week of July 27, 2026.
Game Camp Nation is a video game–themed summer camp for ages 9 and up, turning kids' love of gaming into courses in game design, art and programming. Campers build their own games in day camp or overnight camp (overnighters stay in hotel-style suites). Year-round online lessons are also offered. The Massachusetts location is in Waltham (54 4th Ave.).
Eight-week Pequossette camp (with swimming), tennis, and wrestling
Watertown Children's Theatre plus holiday camps
Select Travel Baseball is Watertown Youth Baseball & Girls Softball's highly competitive AAU-level program for ages 8-12 in spring. Tryouts are held in the fall for the following spring and are free. After selection, indoor practices begin at the end of January at Extra Innings, outdoor practices start in March, and teams play 6-8 doubleheaders in the New England AAU Baseball League starting the first weekend of April, with playoffs usually the second weekend of June. Players must also register for the WYBB in-town spring season.
Watertown Youth Baseball & Girls Softball's Little League baseball program is the in-town spring baseball offering for the community.
Watertown Youth Baseball & Girls Softball's girls' softball program runs in the spring season with indoor sessions available.
An in-house program for Grade 4–5 players, combining grades into balanced, equally skilled teams. All games are Saturday mornings at Watertown Middle School, with one practice per week per team; skills sessions run before teams are formed. The season runs from early December through the first week of March.
Travel teams for boys and girls in Grades 5–8, playing in the Metrowest Basketball League. Each grade fields an A team (higher division) and a B team (lower division); Metrowest has six competitive divisions. Tryouts are held in mid-to-late October — players attend two tryouts scored by independent, impartial evaluators; cuts are made when numbers require. Practices start in November (Hosmer & Lowell Elementary gyms); regular-season games start in December on Saturday afternoons/evenings and Sundays, with home games at Watertown Middle School; playoffs run early to mid-March.
Watertown Youth Hockey's Learn to Skate program offers group skating lessons for children getting started on the ice. Registration is currently open via the program page.
Watertown Youth Hockey's Learn to Play program introduces children who can skate to the game of hockey. Registration is currently open.
Watertown Youth Hockey's Middle School team offers team hockey for middle schoolers. Registration opened October 1, 2026.
An in-town program (no travel to other towns) for boys and girls in grades Pre-K through 1. Sessions are held on Saturdays for 8 weeks; each grade has its own session time to learn age-appropriate skills and play small scrimmages.
An in-town program (no travel to other towns) for grades 2–3, held twice a week: 8 Saturdays and 7 Wednesdays. Led by professional coaches with a strong focus on the skills required to play travel soccer.
The travel program begins at grade 3 and plays in the BAYS organization. The season runs 10 weeks with home and away games (away towns up to 30–40 minutes away); games are on Saturdays in both fall and spring. Players must bring a ball, cleats, shin guards, and water; uniforms are purchased at registration.
Including Mini Musicians, Youth Improv, parkour, karate, art, tennis, chess, and more
Town-run outdoor all-around day camp; 837 enrollments in 2025, 84% Belmont residents
Town public outdoor pool plus high school indoor pool; membership covers both
Organized by the Teen Committee; supervised by Rec staff and high school volunteers
Co-run with Watertown: Zumba, soccer, flag football, and Friday social nights
Run by Rec; USTA-certified coaches; beginner-friendly
Homework help, STEM, arts, and sports
arts and crafts、theatre、computers、sports
Historically offered evening classes in crafts, languages, fitness, and more
Storytime, LEGO (grades 5–8), Craft Garden, Teen Book Group, and more
Travel (grades 3–8) requires tryouts; must live in Belmont or attend Belmont schools
Travel for ages 9–12; player pitching starts at 10U
Soccer, tennis, basketball, lacrosse, golf, T-ball, and more
Baseball, basketball, flag football, lacrosse, multi-sport, soccer, and conditioning
Nearly 30 instruments; free Early Childhood Day each year
Three full operas staged each school year, plus summer workshops
Early sign-up list available
Belmont location shows as Closed; nearest is Cambridge
Daily swim lessons; school bus service available
Tryouts for new swimmers who have not been on the team before, held over two evenings: September 29 (8 and under at 5:30 pm, 13-18 at 6:30 pm) and September 30 (9-10 at 5:30 pm, 11-12 at 6:30 pm). Swimmers 8 and under swim 25 yards of freestyle and backstroke; 9-10 swim 25 yards of free and back plus one other stroke; 11 and up swim 50 yards of free, back, and one other stroke.
The Majors division of the West Cambridge Little Baseball League for ages 10-12 (players must be 10 by May 1, 2027). New players must attend an assessment day (October 3, 2026, or the earlier September 25 session) and bring a glove. The season runs April through June with weekend practices and two games per week.
Cambridge Youth Hockey's learn-to-skate program gives kids in Cambridge and neighboring communities their first fun, inclusive introduction to the ice.
The learn-to-play hockey program introduces skating kids to hockey skills and play, as a step toward hometown or travel teams.
Hometown play lets kids refine their skills in local recreational hockey with Cambridge Youth Hockey at Simoni Skating Rink in East Cambridge.
The Falcons travel teams compete in regional league play. Placement registration for the 2026-2027 winter season is now open, with financial aid and equipment support available to families.
An introductory soccer program for 4- and 5-year-olds — CYS's youngest age group. Kids get their first touch of soccer through games and learn basic skills.
In-Cambridge leagues grouped by age: Premier League (Grades 1–2), Champions League (Grades 3–4), and City League (Grades 5–6 and 7–8). Games on Saturdays with one practice during the week. Fall season runs mid-September to mid-November; spring from April to mid-June.
Cambridge City Football Club (CCFC) is CYS's select program, playing in the New England Club Soccer League for girls and boys in Grades 5–8. One weekly practice at Danehy Park and Sunday games against other clubs in the Metro Boston area. Tryouts are held in May; CCFC players must also keep playing on a City League team.
The league's main season for boys and girls ages 5–12, with divisions including Minors and Majors (the club's all-star schedule shows Minors and Majors division finals). The 2026 spring season has wrapped up.
Smaller programs outside the spring main season, keeping kids playing baseball through summer and fall.
A winter wiffleball program plus indoor training sessions and clinics, so kids can keep practicing through the winter.
Parent-Run Rookies is for beginners ages 5–7 (some 4-year-olds with parents). This is a parent-run program — if you enroll your child, you enroll to help with sessions. Format is tees and coach pitch with a skills focus, on Sundays 12–1 pm and 1–2 pm. Fee $40–$60. Players need a helmet, glove, and bat.
Coach-Run Minors is for players ages 8 and up with basic skills who can play safely. Format is kid pitch with practices and games, three days a week. Fee is sliding scale $80–$120, and financial aid is available. Players need a helmet, glove, and bat.
Coach-Run Majors is a select-only division for ages 10 and up with advanced skills. Format is kid pitch with practices and games, three days a week. Fee is sliding scale $80–$120, and financial aid is available. Players need a helmet, glove, and bat.
Tee Ball is for ages 5–7, playing Monday nights. The focus is fun, participation, and introduction to softball skills — coaches teach basics like batting stance and swing and fielding, and players learn the rules of the game. All players bat from a tee and play the field.
The Minors division is typically ages 8–11, with 2 games per week plus practice, all in Cambridge. The focus is still fun, participation, and softball skills; all players bat and play the field. Pitching is a mix of player pitch and coach pitch. Scores are kept, and all 4 teams play each other in the June playoffs.
The Cardinals travel teams — 12U (ages 11–12) and 14U (ages 13–14) — play 2 games per week plus practice. Home games are in Cambridge and away games in neighboring towns. Play is governed by USA Softball rules and age cutoffs.
Farm League is a non-competitive T-ball program for the youngest players (ages 4-6). It is all about fun, friends, and learning the most basic rules and skills of baseball.
Junior League is a non-competitive coach-pitch program for Farm graduates or older beginners. Players are put on teams to develop their skills and understanding of the game, bridging the gap toward the Minor League.
Minor League is a semi-competitive program for 7-11-year-old players developing their skills and learning baseball in the context of gameplay. Players are evaluated by coaches and drafted onto teams as they enter the Minor League and stay with that team throughout their time in the Minors.
Major League is a competitive league for experienced and dedicated 10-12-year-old players. Players are evaluated by coaches and drafted onto teams.
The Boys (MYL) Travel Team competes in the Mass Youth Lacrosse league. The spring 2024 fee was $215 including league insurance; a $50 Early Falcon discount applied to registrations through January 2.
The Girls (FGLL) Travel Team competes in the girls' league. The spring 2024 fee was $210 including league insurance; a $50 Early Falcon discount applied to registrations through January 2.
Future Falcons is a co-ed development program for beginners. The spring 2024 fee was $50. The league's homepage notes it also runs in the fall.
A ballet program for students ages 3–18, based on the philosophy that every student has the right to a quality ballet education, offering expert ballet training in an inclusive, humanistic way. Registration for the 2026–27 school year is open.
Chinese classes for children, held after school and on weekends in a mainly Chinese-language immersion environment. The "Let's Learn Chinese" textbook emphasizes traditional characters while teaching bopomofo and pinyin; culture classes study the Three Character Classic and Disciple's Rules.
Chinese classes for teenagers and adults, with lessons customized to each student's age and background to meet their learning goals, plus emotional support and mindfulness.
One-on-one Chinese tutoring, online or on-site, customized to each student's age, background, and learning goals.
A 5-day series: the first step into the culinary world for teens. Learn the basics of cookery including food safety, knife skills, and basic and complex cooking methods. Daily themes: knife skills; soups, stocks & salads; moist-heat cooking; dry-heat cooking; saucing.
A 5-day series: each day features authentic dishes from a different Italian region — Piedmont, Emilia-Romagna, Lazio, Campania and Tuscany. Easy, quick and authentic dishes introduce teens to the culinary wonders of the world.
A 5-day series: an introductory pastry and baking course for younger kids who want to learn the foundations of baking. Daily themes: cookies; muffins and scones; pies; cupcakes; breads — everything made from scratch.
Every Thursday at 10am, a PSB bookseller reads stories, sings, and dances with kids at the Cambridge store. Children of all ages are welcome; picture books are geared to ages 1–6. Free; just drop in.
Lenny Krayzelburg Swim Academy, Karishim swim team (ages 6–18), Camp Kaleidoscope
Travel soccer for grades 3-8 with annual registration covering both fall and spring seasons. There are no cuts: players are placed on division 1 (highly skilled, competitive) through division 4 (more recreational) teams based on assessments, coach evaluations, and trainer observations. Registration opens in early April ahead of May assessments.
High school travel teams play in the spring season only with no assessments; one to two teams are formed depending on interest.
The Newton Girls Soccer Academy is an invitation-only program for highly skilled and motivated players in grades 1-8 seeking an additional competitive challenge alongside their NGS travel or juniors team. Players commit to a 10-month, three-season (fall, winter, spring) program with personalized, girl-centric training from a staff of 20 experienced coaches.
Junior Academy is for motivated NGS 1st and 2nd graders seeking an increased challenge before travel soccer starts in 3rd grade. Players train weekly on Wednesdays with professional NGS staff coaches (fall and spring 5:00-6:00 pm, winter indoor 6:00-7:00 pm), focusing on ball mastery, dribbling, striking technique, and 1v1 moves; all participants receive a free Techne Futbol training app subscription.
Tryouts for Newton Little League's spring 2027 Majors program will be held Friday, October 16, 2026, 6:00-7:30 pm at Murphy Field (250 Albemarle Road, Newtonville).
Minors AAA evaluations for Newton Little League's spring 2027 season will be held Friday, October 23, 2026, 6:00-7:30 pm at Murphy Field in Newtonville.
Newton Girls Lacrosse's community-based developmental program for grades 1-8 teaches sportsmanship, lacrosse skills, and core elements (attacking, defending, transition) in a fun, safe, inclusive environment, and offers financial assistance to families in need.
Newton's community recreational basketball league for Grades 3–9. A mandatory evaluation clinic is held in October to form balanced teams. Registration is through the Newton Community Education website (not on the NAA site itself).
The league's main season, with teams in Teeball, Farm, Single-A, AA, AAA, and Majors divisions. Opening Day for Spring 2026 was May 3. Training clinics run with 5Tool Performance during the season.
The fall season, with teams across all divisions playing and practicing in September–October (the club's October 2026 schedule shows games and practices for Teeball, Farm, A, AA, AAA, and Majors).
Pitching clinics for Farm, Single-A, AA, and AAA players. Fall 2026 sessions at Highlands field: September 12 and September 19, two sessions per day.
Competitive travel basketball for 4th–8th grade boys in the Metrowest Basketball League (1,000+ area teams). The program stresses basketball skills, sportsmanship, and fun, with typically a higher and a lower division team in each age group. Players who live in Newton or attend Newton schools through the METCO program are eligible. Tryouts are in October; games are typically on Sundays from December through mid-March.
Competitive travel basketball for 4th–8th grade girls in the Metrowest Basketball League (1,000+ area teams). The program stresses basketball skills, sportsmanship, and fun, with typically a higher and a lower division team in each age group. Players who live in Newton or attend Newton schools through the METCO program are eligible. Tryouts are in October; games are typically on Sundays from December through mid-March.
Newton Girls Softball's spring Rec program is an all-comers league — all players are welcome. About 300 Newton families participate. The nurturing environment stresses self-esteem, team spirit, skills training, and fun for children in kindergarten through 8th grade.
The Panthers is Newton Girls Softball's summer travel program. Tryout-based teams (ages 8–18) compete in summer tournaments and/or the Middle-Essex league, playing teams from other cities.
Newton Girls Softball's fall Charles River teams are a hybrid between the spring Rec program and the summer travel program — more competitive than spring, less than summer. Teams play other communities in the area, generally continuing summer rosters with more roster spaces made available.
Newton Youth Soccer's intramural program. Younger grades play Saturday mornings/early afternoons (75 minutes) at Brown/Oak Hill MS. At 5th and 6th grade, age groups combine into teams of 14–16 that practice once a week with volunteer coaches and play one 60-minute game each Saturday.
BAYS 9–12 is a program for high school freshmen to seniors in the Fall and Spring. In the fall there are typically seven games played September–November in a 7v7 format on Sunday afternoons; teams are finalized in early September. In the spring, BAYS runs 11v11 competitive and 7v7 recreational divisions. Open to any high school-age player, including those on high school teams who want more soccer.
Winter Futsal for 9th–12th grade players at Bigelow Middle School. Sessions are split into 9th/10th grade and 11th/12th grade groups. Registration is currently open.
Newton Youth Hockey's co-ed travel program for the 2026–27 season. Registration is now closed for this season; families wishing to still register can reach out to NYH President Joe Haggerty for more information.
Newton Youth Hockey's girls' travel program for the 2026–27 season. Girls' travel registration currently remains open but will close shortly.
The Classic program is for grades 1–8: all players participate equally regardless of skill, and brand-new players at any grade level are welcome. Where multiple teams exist at a grade level, they are evenly balanced—there are no A or B teams. Teams are coached mostly by parent volunteers, with weekly skills practices run by a professional coach. Games are held on Sundays against nearby towns; there are no rankings and no playoffs.
The Select program is an additional, more competitive playing opportunity for grades 5–8. Players must also play on a Classic team for their age group, and commit to one extra practice per week plus a game, usually on Friday nights or Saturdays, against other towns' Select teams. It requires a tryout in early spring. MYL Select has division standings, playoffs, and a championship game, and select players are eligible for MYL's Single-Grade All-Star Teams.
Newton Youth Lacrosse partners with Scoops to offer the Ballerz skills clinic in the fall and indoors in the winter for boys in grades 1–4. Meeting once a week for one hour, Ballerz focuses on core techniques—scooping, throwing, catching, shooting, defense, face-offs, and more—through fun competitions and scrimmages, with all skill levels welcome.
Special spring skills sessions on Mondays and Tuesdays for new and returning goalies at all levels. Anyone interested in trying the position or honing their skills is welcome. Full goalie gear, including all pads and a stick, is provided for use at practice—no need to buy any gear.
Kids' art classes teaching the foundations of art through play and experimental techniques, letting children explore art in a fun, unique way and build confidence.
Single-day art camps on no-school days, where kids craft and play with art.
A summer art club where kids keep making art and playing creatively through the summer.
Kids' birthday parties at the art studio, celebrating with hands-on art projects.
Gymnastics and tumbling classes improving coordination, strength, flexibility, and technique through progressive skills training, from rolls and handstands to advanced tumbling passes, where every child grows at their own pace.
Kids' climbing classes building strength, confidence, and a love of movement in a safe environment.
A ninja-themed fitness program where kids build strength, coordination, and perseverance through fun challenges.
A summer gymnastics and climbing camp filled with gymnastics, climbing, games, friendships, and laughter.
Fall 2026 child/adult nature classes for children ages 2–5 with a parent, exploring the outdoors with teacher-naturalists. Classes run in Belmont (Rock Meadow), Brookline, Needham, Sudbury, Wayland, Wellesley, Weston, and other locations; dates and availability vary by location.
Single- or multi-day nature camps during school vacations, with kids exploring the outdoors. Fall 2026 openings include one-day camps on Oct 12 (Indigenous Peoples' Day) and Nov 11 (Veterans Day), plus December camps Dec 21–24 and Dec 28–31.
After-school nature exploration programs where kids explore the natural communities around them with teacher-naturalists.
A twelve-week cooking series for kids, meeting Monday or Sunday afternoons (4–6 PM) in the Newton kitchen. Each child works at their own station: the first 6 weeks explore ingredients, techniques, and culinary traditions; the last 6 weeks refine skills and take the lead, ending with a family showcase where the kids cook for you.
A half-day cooking program on school vacation days, where kids make savory and sweet treats. Similar ages are grouped together in small classes.
Weekly summer cooking camps with a different theme each week, such as French patisserie baking, where kids spend full days hands-on baking and cooking.
A week-long themed camp: design, build, test and fly a model rocket using simulation software. Hands-on and project-based, so kids learn science and engineering by doing.
A week-long themed camp: learn to code instructions for a drone and understand basic laws of motion. Hands-on and project-based, for kids curious about flight and coding.
A week-long themed camp: design, build and load-test a take-home model truss bridge, including four different bridge types. Hands-on and project-based, learning engineering through building.
Waltham Youth Hockey travel teams compete at Mite through Bantam levels with multiple championships, including a Bantam 2 Mass Hockey Tier IV state title and PeeWee gold medals at Lake Placid. The club adds Shinny pickup nights (non-contact 4-on-4) to team schedules for fun, creative play.
The WYH In-House Stanley Cup is a fun season-end weekend tournament for In-House Mites teams, where young players compete for the Stanley Cup in a celebration for all.
Waltham Youth Hockey's girls' program covers players from Tykes through U12, including special skates with the Boston University Women's Club Hockey Team.
Boys' lacrosse teams for Grades 1–8, playing in the MYL Classic town league (Sunday games in spring); stronger players can also play MYL Select. Schedules are viewed through the Demosphere mobile app.
Girls' lacrosse teams for Grades 1–8, playing in the MYL Classic town league (Sunday games in spring). Schedules are viewed through the Demosphere mobile app.
Waltham Youth Soccer's travel teams compete in the Middlesex Youth Soccer League (MYSL), with boys' and girls' teams organized by age group playing weekend matches against teams from neighboring towns.
Waltham Youth Football & Cheer's cheer program has divisions from 6u to 14u (ages 5–14 as of July 1). The youngest squads (6u/8u) compete as Competition Non-Advancing — performing a full judged routine at invitational and local events without advancing to States. Older squads (10u and up) compete as Competition Advancing, aiming to place first through third to advance to State, Regional, and National championships. Practices begin the week of July 27, 2026, with mandatory competition practices from the second week of August; the first competition is October 3, 2026.
Waltham Youth Football & Cheer runs a flag football program alongside its tackle football program, with the season beginning the first week of August. The organization lists a dedicated Director of Flag Football on its board.
The In-Town program is for players of all skill levels, encouraging newcomers to try the sport and veterans to keep improving. Grades 1–3 focus on skills and scrimmages; games are played at Kennedy Middle School.
The In-Town program is for players of all skill levels. Grades 4–5 and 6–8 have practices and games; the season has about 13 games (Saturdays), and players receive new shirts. Girls play at Kennedy Middle School; boys in grades 4 and up play at McDevitt Middle School.
The Travel program is for players seeking higher commitment, competing in the MetroWest Travel Basketball league against teams from surrounding towns. Tryouts are in mid-October, practices start in early November (generally twice a week), and games run from early December to early March (about 16 games, Sundays). Girls' home games are at the old High School (617 Lexington St); boys' at McDevitt Middle School.
At video game camp, kids do more than play — they create. With hands-on lessons in game design, art and programming, campers develop their own games while competing in friendly tournaments and collaborating with peers. Beginners and aspiring developers alike build real skills.
Learn programming through game development: campers start with coding basics, then design and code their own video games. Hands-on instruction and creative challenges build problem-solving skills and logical thinking.
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