Miscellaneous Programs & Transportation

The following is a partial listing of after-school activities and transportation services for children. There are many activities available in the Newton area. For further information call WarmLines Parent Resource Center at 617-244-4636, or consult the yellow pages or newspapers, especially the Boston Parents Paper (available at the main library, most toy and children's specialty shops) and The Newton Tab. (Note: all links open in new window)

John M. Barry Boys and Girls Club of Newton, after school activities, sports and clubs for ages 6 - 17
675 Watertown Street, 02460....................... 630-2066
www.newtonbgc.com 

Giroux Brothers Martial Arts, Children's martial arts program
161 North Street, 02460 ....................... 641-2992
www.girouxbros.com 

New Art Center, various children's classes including art, dance, and ceramics ages 6 - 12
61 Washington Park, 02460....................... 964-3424
www.newartcenter.org 

Newton Community Education, after school enrichment classes at elementary schools throughout Newton........................ 559-6999
www.newtoncommunityed.org 

Newton Parks and Recreation Department, various activities including art and skiing in afternoon and evenings, summer and school vacation camp programs ....................... 796-1500
www.ci.newton.ma.us/Parks 

West Suburban YMCA, swimming, karate, gymnastics, classes, etc.
276 Church Street, 02458............. 244-6050
www.ymcainnewton.org

Transportation: 

Transportation geared to children by trained, screened and certified drivers to and/or from after-school activities and programs. All drivers have undergone criminal background checks: 

Local Motion................. 558-5454
www.localmotionofboston.com