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Thursday August 6, 2026
9:00 AM - 3:45 PM    All Star Chess Training Program - All Star Chess Training August 3rd Week
For serious young chess players between the ages of 8 and 16 who want to make considerable progress in improving the focus of their game.  U.S. Life Master and FIDE trainer Lou Mercuri is running his 24th summer of All Star Chess Training and is once again partnering with Newton Parks & Recreation. Special features of this Program include:Small group training sessionsTournament preparationTeam problem-solving competitions40-problem tactics testBook prizesStudent evaluations and recommendationsGroup analysis of students’ best gamesNew training manuals for each sessionBlitz chess tournament3 to 4 staff trainers per sessionThere is no minimum or maximum recommended rating, but the general range of abilities for this program is from players just starting tournaments to players in the top 50 for their age in the US.Players may register for one or both weeks of the program.  Please note that this is a summer program and does not follow the same guidelines as Newton Parks and Recreation camps.  Feel free to email if you have questions regarding the differences.   
 
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Newton Girls Softball - Summer 2026
 
Friday August 7, 2026
9:00 AM - 3:45 PM    All Star Chess Training Program - All Star Chess Training August 3rd Week
For serious young chess players between the ages of 8 and 16 who want to make considerable progress in improving the focus of their game.  U.S. Life Master and FIDE trainer Lou Mercuri is running his 24th summer of All Star Chess Training and is once again partnering with Newton Parks & Recreation. Special features of this Program include:Small group training sessionsTournament preparationTeam problem-solving competitions40-problem tactics testBook prizesStudent evaluations and recommendationsGroup analysis of students’ best gamesNew training manuals for each sessionBlitz chess tournament3 to 4 staff trainers per sessionThere is no minimum or maximum recommended rating, but the general range of abilities for this program is from players just starting tournaments to players in the top 50 for their age in the US.Players may register for one or both weeks of the program.  Please note that this is a summer program and does not follow the same guidelines as Newton Parks and Recreation camps.  Feel free to email if you have questions regarding the differences.   
 
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Newton Girls Softball - Summer 2026
 
Saturday August 8, 2026
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM    Newton Girls Softball - Summer 2026
 
Sunday August 9, 2026
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM    community basketball
 
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM    Newton Girls Softball - Summer 2026
 
Monday August 10, 2026
9:00 AM - 3:45 PM    All Star Chess Training Program - All Star Chess Training August 10th Week
For serious young chess players between the ages of 8 and 16 who want to make considerable progress in improving the focus of their game.  U.S. Life Master and FIDE trainer Lou Mercuri is running his 24th summer of All Star Chess Training and is once again partnering with Newton Parks & Recreation. Special features of this Program include:Small group training sessionsTournament preparationTeam problem-solving competitions40-problem tactics testBook prizesStudent evaluations and recommendationsGroup analysis of students’ best gamesNew training manuals for each sessionBlitz chess tournament3 to 4 staff trainers per sessionThere is no minimum or maximum recommended rating, but the general range of abilities for this program is from players just starting tournaments to players in the top 50 for their age in the US.Players may register for one or both weeks of the program.  Please note that this is a summer program and does not follow the same guidelines as Newton Parks and Recreation camps.  Feel free to email if you have questions regarding the differences.   
 
Tuesday August 11, 2026
9:00 AM - 3:45 PM    All Star Chess Training Program - All Star Chess Training August 10th Week
For serious young chess players between the ages of 8 and 16 who want to make considerable progress in improving the focus of their game.  U.S. Life Master and FIDE trainer Lou Mercuri is running his 24th summer of All Star Chess Training and is once again partnering with Newton Parks & Recreation. Special features of this Program include:Small group training sessionsTournament preparationTeam problem-solving competitions40-problem tactics testBook prizesStudent evaluations and recommendationsGroup analysis of students’ best gamesNew training manuals for each sessionBlitz chess tournament3 to 4 staff trainers per sessionThere is no minimum or maximum recommended rating, but the general range of abilities for this program is from players just starting tournaments to players in the top 50 for their age in the US.Players may register for one or both weeks of the program.  Please note that this is a summer program and does not follow the same guidelines as Newton Parks and Recreation camps.  Feel free to email if you have questions regarding the differences.   
 
Wednesday August 12, 2026
9:00 AM - 3:45 PM    All Star Chess Training Program - All Star Chess Training August 10th Week
For serious young chess players between the ages of 8 and 16 who want to make considerable progress in improving the focus of their game.  U.S. Life Master and FIDE trainer Lou Mercuri is running his 24th summer of All Star Chess Training and is once again partnering with Newton Parks & Recreation. Special features of this Program include:Small group training sessionsTournament preparationTeam problem-solving competitions40-problem tactics testBook prizesStudent evaluations and recommendationsGroup analysis of students’ best gamesNew training manuals for each sessionBlitz chess tournament3 to 4 staff trainers per sessionThere is no minimum or maximum recommended rating, but the general range of abilities for this program is from players just starting tournaments to players in the top 50 for their age in the US.Players may register for one or both weeks of the program.  Please note that this is a summer program and does not follow the same guidelines as Newton Parks and Recreation camps.  Feel free to email if you have questions regarding the differences.   
 
Thursday August 13, 2026
9:00 AM - 3:45 PM    All Star Chess Training Program - All Star Chess Training August 10th Week
For serious young chess players between the ages of 8 and 16 who want to make considerable progress in improving the focus of their game.  U.S. Life Master and FIDE trainer Lou Mercuri is running his 24th summer of All Star Chess Training and is once again partnering with Newton Parks & Recreation. Special features of this Program include:Small group training sessionsTournament preparationTeam problem-solving competitions40-problem tactics testBook prizesStudent evaluations and recommendationsGroup analysis of students’ best gamesNew training manuals for each sessionBlitz chess tournament3 to 4 staff trainers per sessionThere is no minimum or maximum recommended rating, but the general range of abilities for this program is from players just starting tournaments to players in the top 50 for their age in the US.Players may register for one or both weeks of the program.  Please note that this is a summer program and does not follow the same guidelines as Newton Parks and Recreation camps.  Feel free to email if you have questions regarding the differences.   
 
Friday August 14, 2026
9:00 AM - 3:45 PM    All Star Chess Training Program - All Star Chess Training August 10th Week
For serious young chess players between the ages of 8 and 16 who want to make considerable progress in improving the focus of their game.  U.S. Life Master and FIDE trainer Lou Mercuri is running his 24th summer of All Star Chess Training and is once again partnering with Newton Parks & Recreation. Special features of this Program include:Small group training sessionsTournament preparationTeam problem-solving competitions40-problem tactics testBook prizesStudent evaluations and recommendationsGroup analysis of students’ best gamesNew training manuals for each sessionBlitz chess tournament3 to 4 staff trainers per sessionThere is no minimum or maximum recommended rating, but the general range of abilities for this program is from players just starting tournaments to players in the top 50 for their age in the US.Players may register for one or both weeks of the program.  Please note that this is a summer program and does not follow the same guidelines as Newton Parks and Recreation camps.  Feel free to email if you have questions regarding the differences.   
 
Sunday August 16, 2026
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM    community basketball
 
Monday August 17, 2026
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM    Badminton Camp - August 17 - 21
Coach and instructor Wee Tam and his assistants will teach beginner and intermediate participants the skills of badminton including grip, stroke development, movement around the court, singles and doubles play, and physical training to support badminton skills. This camp is for boys and girls going into grades 2 - 8. Campers will play several games each day, and end the week with a friendly tournament.  Participants may sign up by week for one or both weeks.This is a half day program that runs Monday through Friday from 8:30 am - 11:30 am.  Campers may bring their own racket or borrow one from the instructor.Registration is available online at www.newtonmarec.com  Non residents may register starting March 1 if space allows.  Registration includes a $30.00 non refundable deposit.  
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Emerson Summer Programs - Challenge Island: Steamtank Entrepreneur
Please note that this is a summer program and does not follow all of the the same guidelines as our summer camps.  Feel free to email if you have questions regarding the differences.       
 
Tuesday August 18, 2026
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM    Badminton Camp - August 17 - 21
Coach and instructor Wee Tam and his assistants will teach beginner and intermediate participants the skills of badminton including grip, stroke development, movement around the court, singles and doubles play, and physical training to support badminton skills. This camp is for boys and girls going into grades 2 - 8. Campers will play several games each day, and end the week with a friendly tournament.  Participants may sign up by week for one or both weeks.This is a half day program that runs Monday through Friday from 8:30 am - 11:30 am.  Campers may bring their own racket or borrow one from the instructor.Registration is available online at www.newtonmarec.com  Non residents may register starting March 1 if space allows.  Registration includes a $30.00 non refundable deposit.  
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Emerson Summer Programs - Challenge Island: Steamtank Entrepreneur
Please note that this is a summer program and does not follow all of the the same guidelines as our summer camps.  Feel free to email if you have questions regarding the differences.       
 
Wednesday August 19, 2026
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM    Badminton Camp - August 17 - 21
Coach and instructor Wee Tam and his assistants will teach beginner and intermediate participants the skills of badminton including grip, stroke development, movement around the court, singles and doubles play, and physical training to support badminton skills. This camp is for boys and girls going into grades 2 - 8. Campers will play several games each day, and end the week with a friendly tournament.  Participants may sign up by week for one or both weeks.This is a half day program that runs Monday through Friday from 8:30 am - 11:30 am.  Campers may bring their own racket or borrow one from the instructor.Registration is available online at www.newtonmarec.com  Non residents may register starting March 1 if space allows.  Registration includes a $30.00 non refundable deposit.  
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Emerson Summer Programs - Challenge Island: Steamtank Entrepreneur
Please note that this is a summer program and does not follow all of the the same guidelines as our summer camps.  Feel free to email if you have questions regarding the differences.       
 
Thursday August 20, 2026
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM    Badminton Camp - August 17 - 21
Coach and instructor Wee Tam and his assistants will teach beginner and intermediate participants the skills of badminton including grip, stroke development, movement around the court, singles and doubles play, and physical training to support badminton skills. This camp is for boys and girls going into grades 2 - 8. Campers will play several games each day, and end the week with a friendly tournament.  Participants may sign up by week for one or both weeks.This is a half day program that runs Monday through Friday from 8:30 am - 11:30 am.  Campers may bring their own racket or borrow one from the instructor.Registration is available online at www.newtonmarec.com  Non residents may register starting March 1 if space allows.  Registration includes a $30.00 non refundable deposit.  
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Emerson Summer Programs - Challenge Island: Steamtank Entrepreneur
Please note that this is a summer program and does not follow all of the the same guidelines as our summer camps.  Feel free to email if you have questions regarding the differences.       
 
Friday August 21, 2026
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM    Badminton Camp - August 17 - 21
Coach and instructor Wee Tam and his assistants will teach beginner and intermediate participants the skills of badminton including grip, stroke development, movement around the court, singles and doubles play, and physical training to support badminton skills. This camp is for boys and girls going into grades 2 - 8. Campers will play several games each day, and end the week with a friendly tournament.  Participants may sign up by week for one or both weeks.This is a half day program that runs Monday through Friday from 8:30 am - 11:30 am.  Campers may bring their own racket or borrow one from the instructor.Registration is available online at www.newtonmarec.com  Non residents may register starting March 1 if space allows.  Registration includes a $30.00 non refundable deposit.  
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Emerson Summer Programs - Challenge Island: Steamtank Entrepreneur
Please note that this is a summer program and does not follow all of the the same guidelines as our summer camps.  Feel free to email if you have questions regarding the differences.       
 
Sunday August 23, 2026
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM    community basketball
 
Monday August 24, 2026
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM    Badminton Camp - August 24 - 28
Coach and instructor Wee Tam and his assistants will teach beginner and intermediate participants the skills of badminton including grip, stroke development, movement around the court, singles and doubles play, and physical training to support badminton skills. This camp is for boys and girls going into grades 2 - 8. Campers will play several games each day, and end the week with a friendly tournament.  Participants may sign up by week for one or both weeks.This is a half day program that runs Monday through Friday from 8:30 am - 11:30 am.  Campers may bring their own racket or borrow one from the instructor.Registration is available online at www.newtonmarec.com  Non residents may register starting March 1 if space allows.  Registration includes a $30.00 non refundable deposit.  
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Emerson Summer Programs - Challenge Island Arcade Mania
Please note that this is a summer program and does not follow all of the the same guidelines as our summer camps.  Feel free to email if you have questions regarding the differences.       
 
Tuesday August 25, 2026
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM    Badminton Camp - August 24 - 28
Coach and instructor Wee Tam and his assistants will teach beginner and intermediate participants the skills of badminton including grip, stroke development, movement around the court, singles and doubles play, and physical training to support badminton skills. This camp is for boys and girls going into grades 2 - 8. Campers will play several games each day, and end the week with a friendly tournament.  Participants may sign up by week for one or both weeks.This is a half day program that runs Monday through Friday from 8:30 am - 11:30 am.  Campers may bring their own racket or borrow one from the instructor.Registration is available online at www.newtonmarec.com  Non residents may register starting March 1 if space allows.  Registration includes a $30.00 non refundable deposit.  
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Emerson Summer Programs - Challenge Island Arcade Mania
Please note that this is a summer program and does not follow all of the the same guidelines as our summer camps.  Feel free to email if you have questions regarding the differences.       
 
Wednesday August 26, 2026
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM    Badminton Camp - August 24 - 28
Coach and instructor Wee Tam and his assistants will teach beginner and intermediate participants the skills of badminton including grip, stroke development, movement around the court, singles and doubles play, and physical training to support badminton skills. This camp is for boys and girls going into grades 2 - 8. Campers will play several games each day, and end the week with a friendly tournament.  Participants may sign up by week for one or both weeks.This is a half day program that runs Monday through Friday from 8:30 am - 11:30 am.  Campers may bring their own racket or borrow one from the instructor.Registration is available online at www.newtonmarec.com  Non residents may register starting March 1 if space allows.  Registration includes a $30.00 non refundable deposit.  
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Emerson Summer Programs - Challenge Island Arcade Mania
Please note that this is a summer program and does not follow all of the the same guidelines as our summer camps.  Feel free to email if you have questions regarding the differences.       
 
Thursday August 27, 2026
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM    Badminton Camp - August 24 - 28
Coach and instructor Wee Tam and his assistants will teach beginner and intermediate participants the skills of badminton including grip, stroke development, movement around the court, singles and doubles play, and physical training to support badminton skills. This camp is for boys and girls going into grades 2 - 8. Campers will play several games each day, and end the week with a friendly tournament.  Participants may sign up by week for one or both weeks.This is a half day program that runs Monday through Friday from 8:30 am - 11:30 am.  Campers may bring their own racket or borrow one from the instructor.Registration is available online at www.newtonmarec.com  Non residents may register starting March 1 if space allows.  Registration includes a $30.00 non refundable deposit.  
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Emerson Summer Programs - Challenge Island Arcade Mania
Please note that this is a summer program and does not follow all of the the same guidelines as our summer camps.  Feel free to email if you have questions regarding the differences.       
 
Friday August 28, 2026
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM    Badminton Camp - August 24 - 28
Coach and instructor Wee Tam and his assistants will teach beginner and intermediate participants the skills of badminton including grip, stroke development, movement around the court, singles and doubles play, and physical training to support badminton skills. This camp is for boys and girls going into grades 2 - 8. Campers will play several games each day, and end the week with a friendly tournament.  Participants may sign up by week for one or both weeks.This is a half day program that runs Monday through Friday from 8:30 am - 11:30 am.  Campers may bring their own racket or borrow one from the instructor.Registration is available online at www.newtonmarec.com  Non residents may register starting March 1 if space allows.  Registration includes a $30.00 non refundable deposit.  
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Emerson Summer Programs - Challenge Island Arcade Mania
Please note that this is a summer program and does not follow all of the the same guidelines as our summer camps.  Feel free to email if you have questions regarding the differences.       
 
Sunday August 30, 2026
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM    community basketball
 
Monday August 31, 2026
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Newton Girls Softball Fall 2026
 
Tuesday September 1, 2026
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Newton Girls Softball Fall 2026
 
Wednesday September 2, 2026
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Newton Girls Softball Fall 2026
 
Thursday September 3, 2026
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Newton Girls Softball Fall 2026
 
Friday September 4, 2026
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Newton Girls Softball Fall 2026
 
Saturday September 5, 2026
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Newton Girls Softball Fall 2026
 
Sunday September 6, 2026
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM    Newton Girls Softball Fall 2026