Summer & Auxiliary Programs
Afterschool Clubs
Sprouts: Caregiver/Child Classes
February and April Vacation Camps
Auxiliary Programs
Afterschool Clubs
Ages 4-12
Weekday afternoons 3:30pm-5:30pm
Registration for FALL sessions opens August 22nd
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Tuesdays - 9/16/25 - 12/16/25
$560
Come create, explore, and connect at the Common School Art Club! In this welcoming space, students will be encouraged to follow their curiosity, experiment with a variety of media, and share ideas in a supportive community. Each session offers the freedom to explore the world around them, build confidence, and discover new ways to express themselves through art. We’ll work with an array of materials—clay, fibers, paint, collage, and more—inviting each artist to find their own unique voice.
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Thursdays - 9/18/25 - 12/18/25
$560
At the Common School Visual Arts Club, young artists (ages 4–7) are encouraged to explore, create, and share in a warm and welcoming environment. Each session offers opportunities to experiment with a variety of materials—clay, fabric, paint, collage, and more—while developing fine motor skills, creative thinking, and confidence. Through playful projects and group collaboration, children learn to express themselves, appreciate one another’s ideas, and take pride in their own artistic voice.
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Tuesdays - 9/16/25 - 12/16/25
$560
Ages 8-10
Let your child be a hero for an afternoon! Dungeons and Dragons is a fantasy pen and paper role-playing game with epic heroes and legendary dragons. Imagination, role-playing, social skills, problem-solving, and cooperation are a few of the skills that can be developed from playing Dungeons and Dragons. Audio, visual, kinesthetic, and writing activities will give all types of children their own way to enjoy and learn from this experience. No prior knowledge of Dungeons and Dragons is necessary, and stories in the games will remain appropriate for all children attending. We're splitting our D&D groups into two sessions, one for 8-10 year olds and the other, D&D 2 for 11-14 year olds.
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Fridays - 9/189/25 - 12/19/25
$560
Ages 11-14
Let your child be a hero for an afternoon! Dungeons and Dragons is a fantasy pen and paper role-playing game with epic heroes and legendary dragons. Imagination, role-playing, social skills, problem-solving, and cooperation are a few of the skills that can be developed from playing Dungeons and Dragons. Audio, visual, kinesthetic, and writing activities will give all types of children their own way to enjoy and learn from this experience. No prior knowledge of Dungeons and Dragons is necessary, and stories in the games will remain appropriate for all children attending. We're splitting our D&D groups into two sessions, one for 8-10 year olds and the other, D&D 2 for 11-14 year olds.
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Thursdays - 9/18/25 - 12/18/25
Ages 8-12
Step into a world of powerful wizards, daring heroes, and epic battles! Magic: The Gathering is a thrilling fantasy strategy card game where players use math, reading, and critical thinking to outwit their opponents. In this club, students will learn the fundamentals of the game in a supportive, teacher-led environment. New players can start in guided groups, building skills alongside their peers, while experienced players can challenge themselves with more advanced strategies. All cards and materials are provided—and every participant will take home their own set at the end of the session to keep playing long after the club ends
Child/Caregiver Programs
Ages 1-4
Weekday mornings
Registration for spring sessions opens August 22n!
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Thursdays 9:15-10:15am
Thursday, March 13, 2025 - Thursday, May 15, 2025
$165
Our Outdoor Nature Play Program is designed to engage children ages 1 - 4 years, along with caregivers, in outdoor play that will spark curiosity and joyful learning. Each class will offer an "invitation to play" that will allow children and caregivers to engage as they feel ready and comfortable. While the "invitation" is the launching point for the day, the activities are designed to be open ended so we never know where the children's play will take us...which is the most exciting and fun part of the journey!
We are pleased to offer a 10% discount for siblings who register, please notify Emma at emma@commonschool.org if you would like this discount activated.
Staff Bios
Director of Auxiliary Programs
Emily MacDonald
emily@commonschool.org
Emily began their career in education in 2008 working for the youth outreach non-profit South Shore Stars. They wore many hats in the 8 years working for Stars: summer camp counselor, after school specialist, a van driver, a unit head, STEM specialist, mindfulness specialist, and more. The next step in their journey was earning two degrees from Bridgewater State University: one in biology and one in elementary education. After graduating, Emily worked as a sixth grade science teacher in Revere for 5 years before moving to Western MA. Now, Emily works as the Associate E1 teacher. Emily spends their free time enjoying their home and pets, performing in their bands, and learning new crafts and skills.