January  2010           

A newsletter for the CTWorkshop Community in Boston

In This Issue
Upcoming icamps and Classes
Oh, the Things You Can Do Around Boston!
Birthday Parties that Rock!
Facebook
CTWBoston is on Facebook. Are you a fan? 
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YouTube
Check out projects made by past icampers on our YouTube channel.
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Greetings!

Is it just us, or does the start of a new year seem to fly by? Maybe it's because we're busy shoveling snow and staying warm, or maybe it's because there's a long weekend or school vacation almost every 3 weeks. Whatever the reason, we hope your New Year is off to a great start and that you're as excited as we are about the possibilities for 2010.


Leonid Tunik, Regional Director.
Upcoming icamps and Classes

Winter after school Club classes in Robotics, Gamemaker, Engineering and more are about to start in Lexington, Medfield, Westwood, Northborough, Westborough, Westwood, and Winchester. Seats are still open; see our program schedule for registration information. 

And if you're wondering if there is an upcoming icamp in a town near you, the icamp schedule is also up on our program schedule, including February Break icamp in Wellesley and April Break icamp in Newton. Visit our YouTube channel to check out projects examples past icamps, and connect with other parents for carpooling through our Facebook page

February icamp in Wellesley                               February 15th-19th
Register at: 617-395-7527 or online
Full-day: 9am-4pm, $595
AM only: 9am-12pm, $345
PM only: 1pm-4pm, $345

April icamp in Newton at the JCC         
April 19th-23rd
*Includes an hour of gym at the end of each day.
Register at: 617-395-7527
Full-day: 9am-5pm, $675                                    
AM only: 9am-12pm, $395
PM only: 1pm-5pm, $415
Returning customer? Ask about our "THANK YOU" discount (up to $50).
Are you a JCC Member? Ask about member pricing specials.
Oh, the Things You Can Do Around Boston!
Free Winter Investigations
It might be cold outside, but at least we can bundle up in winter hats and coats. Learn how other living things handle the winter weather on January 31st at Fresh Pond Reservation in Cambridge. Contact Friends of Fresh Pond Reservation to sign up.  

Free Dancing
Those with twinkle toes can try free Israeli dance sessions at Temple Israel on Longwood Ave. All levels of experience are welcome on Sundays from 11am-12pm. Call Temple Israel at (617) 566-3960 for more information.

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Free Harp
Ok, it's not a harp Instrument give-away. But it is a free harp concert on January 23rd with musicians from New England Conservatory, Boston University, and The Boston Conservatory. Details can be found at the Boston Conservatory website.    
Birthday Parties that Rock!
Pixellation: Ages 7-10, $20/child. Love the limelight? Make a cool group music video using a special animation technique called Pixellation. 1 hour.
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Build-a-Bug: Ages 9-11, $20/child. Build a kid-powered LEGO creature and race it against your friends. Two options to suit age and ability. 2 hours.

Animation: Ages 9-13, $30/child. Make a movie tribute to the celebrant using an animation technique called Stop-Motion Animation. Your ideas, your story, you keep the movies. 2 hours.

Catapult: Ages 7-11, $25/child. Build and beautify an ancient wooden catapult that hurls paper balls with incredible accuracy. Materials included. 2 hours.

Video Game Design: Ages 9-13, $30/child. Think playing games is fun? Try making them. The group will be so engaged this will be the quietest party you will ever have. A favorite with older kids. Multiple options are available depending on age and level. 2 hours.

To book your party, email parties@ctwboston.com
or call 617-395-7527

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10 children minimum charge. Fees include all materials, but LEGO kits return to us at the end of the party. Food is not included. Ask about our cool party favors!