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SUMMARY:Birds! Exhibit Event: Feathers Not Just For Flying Children's Book Illustrator Reading & Activity
DESCRIPTION:Illustrator reading and book-signing\nA nature journaling activity expands the Birds! art exhibition\n \nAuthor and illustrator Sarah S. Brannen reads her award-winning book Feathers: Not Just for Flying and talks about the process of illustrating it. \n \n\n“Young naturalists meet sixteen birds in this elegant introduction to the many different and surprising ways birds use their feathers – they’re not just for flying! Curious readers are invited to explore informative sidebars and the scrapbook design showcases life-size feather illustrations.”\n \nCopies of the book will be available for purchase and signing. A nature journaling activity follows: kids can learn how to draw and study birds and feathers. Each child will get their own journal to take home\, and pencils will be available; feel free to bring along colored pencils or crayons as well.\n \nSarah has written and illustrated over two dozen books for children. She illustrated the ALA Sibert honor-winning book Summertime Sleepers and the brand-new book Monarch and Mourning Cloak: A Butterfly Journal\, written by Melissa Stewart.\n \nBook talk and nature journaling activity are appropriate for kids 5 years+. \n \n\nSaturday\, May 2\, 10-11:30am. $10/child or $20 for families with 3 or more children/family. It’s best for younger kids to attend with a caregiver. Books will be available for purchase and signing. New version also available in Spanish!  \n\nREGISTER HERE\n \nThis workshop is being offered as part of the Birds! exhibit on view at Fivesparks from April 18 – May 30\, 2026. \n \n     \n \nThe Birds! curated art exhibit as well as the corresponding bird-related events and programs were planned in partnership with the Boxborough Birders Group. \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/birds-exhibit-event-feathers-childrens-book-author-reading-activity/
LOCATION:Fivesparks Gallery\, 7 Fairbank Street\, Harvard\, MA\, 01451\, United States
CATEGORIES:BIRDS,kids,speaking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T154500
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SUMMARY:Slime Time with Miss Lisa
DESCRIPTION:Join Miss Lisa for a fun\, hands-on slime club where kids will learn how to make a different type of slime each week! \nParticipants will mix their own slime and customize it with fun add-ins like glitter\, sequins\, and foam beads. Each session includes time for slime play\, creativity\, and cleanup\, and kids will take their slime creations home with them after class. \nClasses will be held on Wednesdays from 3:45–5:00 PM\, at Hildreth Elementary School beginning April 29 for 6 weeks. \nCost: $120 per child for entire 6 class session.  Ages 5 and over.   \nClick HERE to register for Slime Time with Miss Lisa
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/slime-time-with-miss-lisa/2026-05-06/
LOCATION:Hildreth Elementary School\, 27 Mass Ave\, Har vard\, MA\, 01451\, United States
CATEGORIES:HES,kids,workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Larson":MAILTO:llarson@psharvard.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T154000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T122544
CREATED:20260408T194552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T002837Z
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SUMMARY:Paint & Popcorn
DESCRIPTION:Make afternoons something to PoP about!\nJoin us for a six week guided painting class filled with color\, creativity and plenty of savory snacks. Painting paired with an epic popcorn bar will be sure to curb those afternoon snack cravings and unlock some pent up creativity! All popcorn and painting supplies included! \n$300 for 6 week class \nMeets weekly on Tuesdays \n05/12/2026\, 05/19/2026\, 05/26/2026\, 06/02/2026\, 06/09/2026\, 06/16/2026 \n3:40pm – 5:00pm at Hildreth Elementary School \nClick HERE to register!
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/paint-popcorn/2026-05-12/
LOCATION:Hildreth Elementary School\, 27 Mass Ave\, Har vard\, MA\, 01451\, United States
CATEGORIES:HES,kids
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ORGANIZER;CN="Meghan Lowe":MAILTO:MLowe@psharvard.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T122544
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SUMMARY:Slime Time with Miss Lisa
DESCRIPTION:Join Miss Lisa for a fun\, hands-on slime club where kids will learn how to make a different type of slime each week! \nParticipants will mix their own slime and customize it with fun add-ins like glitter\, sequins\, and foam beads. Each session includes time for slime play\, creativity\, and cleanup\, and kids will take their slime creations home with them after class. \nClasses will be held on Wednesdays from 3:45–5:00 PM\, at Hildreth Elementary School beginning April 29 for 6 weeks. \nCost: $120 per child for entire 6 class session.  Ages 5 and over.   \nClick HERE to register for Slime Time with Miss Lisa
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/slime-time-with-miss-lisa/2026-05-13/
LOCATION:Hildreth Elementary School\, 27 Mass Ave\, Har vard\, MA\, 01451\, United States
CATEGORIES:HES,kids,workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Larson":MAILTO:llarson@psharvard.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T122544
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SUMMARY:Felt a Seal
DESCRIPTION:Felt a Seal\nJoin me to learn the basics of felting. In this class you will learn needle felting while creating an adorable little seal! \nWednesday\, May 13th\n6:15-8:00pm\n$28/ participant\nOpen to adults and kids age 10+  \nFor more info or to save your spot click the link below:\nhttps://www.thefiberweb.com/shop/in-person/15?page=1&limit=30&sort_by=category_order&sort_order=asc
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/felt-a-seal/
LOCATION:Fivesparks Loft\, 7 Fairbank Street\, Harvard\, MA\, 01451\, United States
CATEGORIES:kids,workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T160000
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SUMMARY:Castles & Kingdoms - Medieval Engineering & Design
DESCRIPTION:Enter a world of medieval castles\, royalty\, and imagination in this hands-on building workshop. Students will design and construct their own castles and fortress features — from towers and gates to hidden rooms and kingdom grounds — while learning how real medieval structures were built and used.\nThrough guided building challenges\, students will test stability\, height\, and structure as they create strong walls\, secure entrances\, and detailed interior spaces. Creative prompts and design constraints encourage problem-solving and engineering thinking while still leaving room for imagination. Participants will also share their creations with the group to build presentation confidence. Perfect for young builders who enjoy fantasy\, history\, and creative construction. \n📍 Drop-Off & Pick-Up Instructions \nThe workshop will take place inside The Cove at Fivesparks (downstairs and to the left). For safety and to help protect the art exhibits upstairs: Caregivers must sign children out directly from the classroom. Please come to The Cove at pickup so we can dismiss your child safely. \n🥪 Lunch & Snacks \nPlease pack: A nut-free lunch\, and a nut-free snack\, A water bottle \nWe’ll have dedicated snack and lunch breaks throughout the day. \nClass starts at 1 PM but Hildreth students can be walked over to Fivesparks by instructors to have lunch at 12:30 PM at Fivesparks. CONTACT us for more details: naomi.ahuja@snapology.com \nThis school half-day workshop is appropriate for kids ages 5-12.  $65/participant \nClick HERE to register for this workshop. \n_____________________________________________________________________ \nSnapology is the premier partner for STEAM programs worldwide. The organization’s goal is to provide children’s enrichment with STEAM learning programs that engage kids 4-14 years old with fun\, hands-on activities to teach science\, technology\, engineering\, art and math. While children are exploring robotics\, coding and design challenges using LEGO® bricks\, K’Nex\, and technology\, they’re building skills that will help them throughout school and their careers. To kids\, it’s just fun!  \nFivesparks is partnering with Snapology of Harvard\, MA to bring these fun and educational programs to our community! Snapology of Harvard\, MA is owned/operated by area parents whose family fell in love with Snapology’s methods and philosophies.  So much so\, they want to share them!  You will find Snapology of Harvard\, MA programs at Fivesparks\, in local schools and community centers around the Metro-West area. https://www.snapology.com/massachusetts-harvard/
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/castles-kingdoms-medieval-engineering-design/
LOCATION:Fivesparks Cove
CATEGORIES:kids,Snapology
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ORGANIZER;CN="Snapology of Harvard%2C MA":MAILTO:naomi.ahuja@snapology.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T154000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T122544
CREATED:20260408T194552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T002837Z
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SUMMARY:Paint & Popcorn
DESCRIPTION:Make afternoons something to PoP about!\nJoin us for a six week guided painting class filled with color\, creativity and plenty of savory snacks. Painting paired with an epic popcorn bar will be sure to curb those afternoon snack cravings and unlock some pent up creativity! All popcorn and painting supplies included! \n$300 for 6 week class \nMeets weekly on Tuesdays \n05/12/2026\, 05/19/2026\, 05/26/2026\, 06/02/2026\, 06/09/2026\, 06/16/2026 \n3:40pm – 5:00pm at Hildreth Elementary School \nClick HERE to register!
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/paint-popcorn/2026-05-19/
LOCATION:Hildreth Elementary School\, 27 Mass Ave\, Har vard\, MA\, 01451\, United States
CATEGORIES:HES,kids
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ORGANIZER;CN="Meghan Lowe":MAILTO:MLowe@psharvard.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T122544
CREATED:20260430T125620Z
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SUMMARY:Paint & Plant for Kids!
DESCRIPTION:Let’s get into Spring!\nKids\, join Ms. Lisa at Hildreth Elementary School after school for a two-day workshop in May to get creative and into the Spring planting season. The first day we will paint our planting pots.  The next day\, we’ll plant a flower\, herb and vegetable in our pots! \nAll elementary ages welcome and all supplies included! \n$90 per child for the 2-day workshop \nTuesday 05/19/2026 and Thursday 05/21/2026 \n3:45pm – 4:30pm at Hildreth Elementary School \nClick HERE to register!
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/paint-plant-for-kids/2026-05-19/
LOCATION:Hildreth Elementary School\, 27 Mass Ave\, Har vard\, MA\, 01451\, United States
CATEGORIES:HES,kids
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Larson":MAILTO:llarson@psharvard.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T122544
CREATED:20260312T144109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T151337Z
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SUMMARY:Slime Time with Miss Lisa
DESCRIPTION:Join Miss Lisa for a fun\, hands-on slime club where kids will learn how to make a different type of slime each week! \nParticipants will mix their own slime and customize it with fun add-ins like glitter\, sequins\, and foam beads. Each session includes time for slime play\, creativity\, and cleanup\, and kids will take their slime creations home with them after class. \nClasses will be held on Wednesdays from 3:45–5:00 PM\, at Hildreth Elementary School beginning April 29 for 6 weeks. \nCost: $120 per child for entire 6 class session.  Ages 5 and over.   \nClick HERE to register for Slime Time with Miss Lisa
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/slime-time-with-miss-lisa/2026-05-20/
LOCATION:Hildreth Elementary School\, 27 Mass Ave\, Har vard\, MA\, 01451\, United States
CATEGORIES:HES,kids,workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Larson":MAILTO:llarson@psharvard.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T122544
CREATED:20260430T125620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T125620Z
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SUMMARY:Paint & Plant for Kids!
DESCRIPTION:Let’s get into Spring!\nKids\, join Ms. Lisa at Hildreth Elementary School after school for a two-day workshop in May to get creative and into the Spring planting season. The first day we will paint our planting pots.  The next day\, we’ll plant a flower\, herb and vegetable in our pots! \nAll elementary ages welcome and all supplies included! \n$90 per child for the 2-day workshop \nTuesday 05/19/2026 and Thursday 05/21/2026 \n3:45pm – 4:30pm at Hildreth Elementary School \nClick HERE to register!
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/paint-plant-for-kids/2026-05-21/
LOCATION:Hildreth Elementary School\, 27 Mass Ave\, Har vard\, MA\, 01451\, United States
CATEGORIES:HES,kids
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Larson":MAILTO:llarson@psharvard.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T110000
DTSTAMP:20260430T122544
CREATED:20260416T021816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T012226Z
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SUMMARY:Birds! Exhibit Event: Painted Perches
DESCRIPTION:Painted Perches is a family-friendly\, hands-on program where participants design and paint their very own birdhouse together!\nEach birdhouse is locally built and designed for native bird species\, making it both a meaningful art project and a way to support local wildlife. Families will enjoy spending quality time exploring color\, creativity\, and personal expression while creating a functional home that can be proudly displayed outdoors. This engaging experience blends art\, nature\, and community into one memorable activity. \nOne birdhouse per family ($75). Additional birdhouses can be purchased by registering more than once. \nSaturday\, May 24th\, 10:00am-11:00am.  \nRegister HERE.  \nThis workshop is directly followed by another kid-friendly Birds! Exhibit event: Tweet Treats. You can sign up for back-to-back fun! \nThe Birds! curated art exhibit as well as the corresponding bird-related events and programs were planned in partnership with the Boxborough Birders Group. 
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/birds-exhibit-event-painted-perches/
LOCATION:Fivesparks The Cove\, 7 Fairbank St.\, Harvard\, MA\, 01451\, United States
CATEGORIES:BIRDS,kids
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ORGANIZER;CN="Meghan Lowe":MAILTO:MLowe@psharvard.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T122544
CREATED:20260416T023344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T094351Z
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SUMMARY:Birds Exhibit Event: Tweet Treats
DESCRIPTION:Tweet Treats is a kid-friendly\, hands-on program where participants will make their very own birdfeeder to take home and feed their resident feathered friends! \nOne birdhouse per child ($20). This workshop is appropriate for kiddos aged 4 years and up.  \nSaturday\, May 24th\, 11:00am-12:00pm.  \nRegister HERE.  \nThis workshop is proceeded by another kid-friendly Birds! Exhibit event: Painted Perches. You can sign up for back-to-back fun! \nThe Birds! curated art exhibit as well as the corresponding bird-related events and programs were planned in partnership with the Boxborough Birders Group.
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/birds-exhibit-event-tweet-treats/
LOCATION:Fivesparks The Cove\, 7 Fairbank St.\, Harvard\, MA\, 01451\, United States
CATEGORIES:BIRDS,kids
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Larson":MAILTO:llarson@psharvard.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T154000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T122544
CREATED:20260408T194552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T002837Z
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SUMMARY:Paint & Popcorn
DESCRIPTION:Make afternoons something to PoP about!\nJoin us for a six week guided painting class filled with color\, creativity and plenty of savory snacks. Painting paired with an epic popcorn bar will be sure to curb those afternoon snack cravings and unlock some pent up creativity! All popcorn and painting supplies included! \n$300 for 6 week class \nMeets weekly on Tuesdays \n05/12/2026\, 05/19/2026\, 05/26/2026\, 06/02/2026\, 06/09/2026\, 06/16/2026 \n3:40pm – 5:00pm at Hildreth Elementary School \nClick HERE to register!
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/paint-popcorn/2026-05-26/
LOCATION:Hildreth Elementary School\, 27 Mass Ave\, Har vard\, MA\, 01451\, United States
CATEGORIES:HES,kids
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ORGANIZER;CN="Meghan Lowe":MAILTO:MLowe@psharvard.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T122544
CREATED:20260312T144109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T151337Z
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SUMMARY:Slime Time with Miss Lisa
DESCRIPTION:Join Miss Lisa for a fun\, hands-on slime club where kids will learn how to make a different type of slime each week! \nParticipants will mix their own slime and customize it with fun add-ins like glitter\, sequins\, and foam beads. Each session includes time for slime play\, creativity\, and cleanup\, and kids will take their slime creations home with them after class. \nClasses will be held on Wednesdays from 3:45–5:00 PM\, at Hildreth Elementary School beginning April 29 for 6 weeks. \nCost: $120 per child for entire 6 class session.  Ages 5 and over.   \nClick HERE to register for Slime Time with Miss Lisa
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/slime-time-with-miss-lisa/2026-05-27/
LOCATION:Hildreth Elementary School\, 27 Mass Ave\, Har vard\, MA\, 01451\, United States
CATEGORIES:HES,kids,workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Larson":MAILTO:llarson@psharvard.org
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T122544
CREATED:20260414T010809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T110307Z
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SUMMARY:Birds! Exhibit Event: Night Owl Night - PJ Storytime Author Visit & Activity
DESCRIPTION:Children and caregivers\, come to Fivesparks for a fun bird-themed PJ Storytime!  \nChildren learn fun facts about owls and try out their owl voices before a reading by author Susan Edwards Richmond of her Mass Book Award Honor title\, NIGHT OWL NIGHT.  \nIn the story\, Sova follows her dream of encountering a favorite animal in the wild and helping her scientist mother gather information to protect it.  \nParticipants are invited to chat with Susan after the reading and create an owl mask or puppet to take home. \nFriday\, May 29\, 6:30pm. $10/child or $20 for families with 3 or more children/family. This program is great for kiddos 3-8 years old\, but older and younger siblings and caregivers are welcome\, wearing your favorite PJs!\nREGISTER HERE\n \nThis workshop is being offered as part of the Birds! exhibit on view at Fivesparks from April 18 – May 30\, 2026. \n \nSusan Edwards Richmond is the award-winning author of The Great Pollinator Count\, selected as an NSTA-CBC best STEM Book of the Year.  Her other picture books include Bioblitz! Counting Critters\, Bird Count\, and Night Owl Night\, a Massachusetts Book Award Honor Title and a Bank Street college of Education Best Children’s Book selection.  Bird Count won the International Literacy Association’s Primary Fiction Award and is a Mathical Honor Book.  Susan is also the author of Science Play\, an activity book for preschoolers in Storey Publishing’s Busy Little Hands series. \n \nA passionate birder and naturalist\, Susan has taught preschool on a farm and wildlife sanctuary in eastern Massachusetts for more than a decade.  She is happies exploring natural habitats with her husband and two daughters\, and learns the native wildlife wherever she travels. \n \n\n \nThe Birds! curated art exhibit as well as the corresponding bird-related events and programs were planned in partnership with the Boxborough Birders Group. 
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/birds-exhibit-event-night-owl-night-pj-storytime-author-visit-activity/
LOCATION:Fivesparks
CATEGORIES:BIRDS,kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T122544
CREATED:20260414T022415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T145435Z
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SUMMARY:Birds! Exhibit Event: Live Bird Show!
DESCRIPTION:Don’t Miss This!  Come to Fivesparks to see the Birds! exhibit one last time and be marveled by some REAL feathered friends! \nJoin Bethany Boucher of Amazing Animal Ambassadors to learn about a wide range of birds from parrots\, birds of prey and more. \nSome of the birds you might see include a macaw\, cockatoo\, kookaburra\, green aracari\, great horned owl\, red tailed hawk and raven. \n \nThis is a special event to mark the end of our art exhibit Birds!  \nThe event is $5 per person\, all ages. Registration is required to ensure enough space for everyone.    \nThe Birds! curated art exhibit as well as the corresponding bird-related events and programs were planned in partnership with the Boxborough Birders Group. 
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/birds-exhibit-event-live-bird-show/
LOCATION:Fivesparks
CATEGORIES:BIRDS,kids,live,speaking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T154000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T122544
CREATED:20260408T194552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T002837Z
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SUMMARY:Paint & Popcorn
DESCRIPTION:Make afternoons something to PoP about!\nJoin us for a six week guided painting class filled with color\, creativity and plenty of savory snacks. Painting paired with an epic popcorn bar will be sure to curb those afternoon snack cravings and unlock some pent up creativity! All popcorn and painting supplies included! \n$300 for 6 week class \nMeets weekly on Tuesdays \n05/12/2026\, 05/19/2026\, 05/26/2026\, 06/02/2026\, 06/09/2026\, 06/16/2026 \n3:40pm – 5:00pm at Hildreth Elementary School \nClick HERE to register!
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/paint-popcorn/2026-06-02/
LOCATION:Hildreth Elementary School\, 27 Mass Ave\, Har vard\, MA\, 01451\, United States
CATEGORIES:HES,kids
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ORGANIZER;CN="Meghan Lowe":MAILTO:MLowe@psharvard.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T154000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T122544
CREATED:20260327T204234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T172922Z
UID:10003054-1780501200-1780504200@www.fivesparks.org
SUMMARY:Fairy Terraries
DESCRIPTION:Students will create their own miniature fairy garden terrariums in this enchanting after-school activity. Using small plants\, moss\, stones\, and decorative elements\, children will design unique garden scenes while learning basic plant care. The program encourages creativity\, imagination\, and an appreciation for nature in a fun and engaging environment. \nThis one-session workshop is $45 per participant. All terrarium materials are provided. \nFairy Terraries will be held in room 183 at Hildreth Elementary School on Wednesday\, June 3rd from 3:40-4:30. \nClick HERE to register for Fairy Terraries
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/fairy-terraries/
LOCATION:Hildreth Elementary School\, 27 Mass Ave\, Har vard\, MA\, 01451\, United States
CATEGORIES:HES,kids
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ORGANIZER;CN="Meghan Lowe":MAILTO:MLowe@psharvard.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T122544
CREATED:20260312T144109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T151337Z
UID:10003456-1780501500-1780506000@www.fivesparks.org
SUMMARY:Slime Time with Miss Lisa
DESCRIPTION:Join Miss Lisa for a fun\, hands-on slime club where kids will learn how to make a different type of slime each week! \nParticipants will mix their own slime and customize it with fun add-ins like glitter\, sequins\, and foam beads. Each session includes time for slime play\, creativity\, and cleanup\, and kids will take their slime creations home with them after class. \nClasses will be held on Wednesdays from 3:45–5:00 PM\, at Hildreth Elementary School beginning April 29 for 6 weeks. \nCost: $120 per child for entire 6 class session.  Ages 5 and over.   \nClick HERE to register for Slime Time with Miss Lisa
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/slime-time-with-miss-lisa/2026-06-03/
LOCATION:Hildreth Elementary School\, 27 Mass Ave\, Har vard\, MA\, 01451\, United States
CATEGORIES:HES,kids,workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Larson":MAILTO:llarson@psharvard.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T154000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T122544
CREATED:20260408T194552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T002837Z
UID:10003480-1781019600-1781024400@www.fivesparks.org
SUMMARY:Paint & Popcorn
DESCRIPTION:Make afternoons something to PoP about!\nJoin us for a six week guided painting class filled with color\, creativity and plenty of savory snacks. Painting paired with an epic popcorn bar will be sure to curb those afternoon snack cravings and unlock some pent up creativity! All popcorn and painting supplies included! \n$300 for 6 week class \nMeets weekly on Tuesdays \n05/12/2026\, 05/19/2026\, 05/26/2026\, 06/02/2026\, 06/09/2026\, 06/16/2026 \n3:40pm – 5:00pm at Hildreth Elementary School \nClick HERE to register!
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/paint-popcorn/2026-06-09/
LOCATION:Hildreth Elementary School\, 27 Mass Ave\, Har vard\, MA\, 01451\, United States
CATEGORIES:HES,kids
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fivesparks.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Meghan Lowe":MAILTO:MLowe@psharvard.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T154000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T122544
CREATED:20260408T194552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T002837Z
UID:10003481-1781624400-1781629200@www.fivesparks.org
SUMMARY:Paint & Popcorn
DESCRIPTION:Make afternoons something to PoP about!\nJoin us for a six week guided painting class filled with color\, creativity and plenty of savory snacks. Painting paired with an epic popcorn bar will be sure to curb those afternoon snack cravings and unlock some pent up creativity! All popcorn and painting supplies included! \n$300 for 6 week class \nMeets weekly on Tuesdays \n05/12/2026\, 05/19/2026\, 05/26/2026\, 06/02/2026\, 06/09/2026\, 06/16/2026 \n3:40pm – 5:00pm at Hildreth Elementary School \nClick HERE to register!
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/paint-popcorn/2026-06-16/
LOCATION:Hildreth Elementary School\, 27 Mass Ave\, Har vard\, MA\, 01451\, United States
CATEGORIES:HES,kids
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fivesparks.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Meghan Lowe":MAILTO:MLowe@psharvard.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T154000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T122544
CREATED:20260408T194552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T002837Z
UID:10003482-1782229200-1782234000@www.fivesparks.org
SUMMARY:Paint & Popcorn
DESCRIPTION:Make afternoons something to PoP about!\nJoin us for a six week guided painting class filled with color\, creativity and plenty of savory snacks. Painting paired with an epic popcorn bar will be sure to curb those afternoon snack cravings and unlock some pent up creativity! All popcorn and painting supplies included! \n$300 for 6 week class \nMeets weekly on Tuesdays \n05/12/2026\, 05/19/2026\, 05/26/2026\, 06/02/2026\, 06/09/2026\, 06/16/2026 \n3:40pm – 5:00pm at Hildreth Elementary School \nClick HERE to register!
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/paint-popcorn/2026-06-23/
LOCATION:Hildreth Elementary School\, 27 Mass Ave\, Har vard\, MA\, 01451\, United States
CATEGORIES:HES,kids
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fivesparks.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Meghan Lowe":MAILTO:MLowe@psharvard.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T154000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T122544
CREATED:20260408T194552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T002837Z
UID:10003483-1782834000-1782838800@www.fivesparks.org
SUMMARY:Paint & Popcorn
DESCRIPTION:Make afternoons something to PoP about!\nJoin us for a six week guided painting class filled with color\, creativity and plenty of savory snacks. Painting paired with an epic popcorn bar will be sure to curb those afternoon snack cravings and unlock some pent up creativity! All popcorn and painting supplies included! \n$300 for 6 week class \nMeets weekly on Tuesdays \n05/12/2026\, 05/19/2026\, 05/26/2026\, 06/02/2026\, 06/09/2026\, 06/16/2026 \n3:40pm – 5:00pm at Hildreth Elementary School \nClick HERE to register!
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/paint-popcorn/2026-06-30/
LOCATION:Hildreth Elementary School\, 27 Mass Ave\, Har vard\, MA\, 01451\, United States
CATEGORIES:HES,kids
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fivesparks.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Meghan Lowe":MAILTO:MLowe@psharvard.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260706T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260706T153000
DTSTAMP:20260430T122544
CREATED:20260328T203222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T185825Z
UID:10003445-1783328400-1783351800@www.fivesparks.org
SUMMARY:Snapology Summer Program: Pokémania & Everyday Engineers
DESCRIPTION:⭐ Snapology Summer Program: Pokémania & Everyday Engineers\nFull Day and Half Day Options Available \n💡 Program Details\n📍 Location: Fivesparks\, Harvard\, MA\n🗓 Dates: Monday\, July 6 – Friday\, July 10\, 2026\n🕘 Full Day: 9:00am–3:30pm (Ages 6–12)\n🌞 Half Day Morning: 9:00am–12:00pm (Ages 5–12)\n🌙 Half Day Afternoon: 12:30pm–3:30pm (Ages 6–12)\n🥪 What to Bring: Nut-free snack\, Nut-Free lunch (full day only)\, and water bottle\nStudents will enjoy Supervised active indoor or outdoor movement breaks throughout the day to stay focused\, energized\, and engaged. \n🎮 MORNING SESSION\nPokémania\nAges 5–12\nIn Snapology’s Pokémania program\, students will explore the exciting world of Pokémon® while practicing their Pokémon training skills! Students will create training gyms\, design battle scenes\, and even invent their own generation of Pokémon. Along the way\, they’ll explore real-world science concepts by examining Pokémon habitats\, characteristics\, and needs. They won’t just catch ’em all—they’ll build\, analyze\, and imagine them all! \nWhat Students Will Learn\n🧱 Building Strong Structures \n🧠 Critical Thinking Skills \n🗣 Presentation Skills \n🤝 Teamwork & Partner Skills \nStudents will take on game-inspired building challenges that encourage thoughtful planning\, creativity\, and collaboration. By sharing their creations in a supportive\, low-pressure setting\, students build confidence and strengthen communication skills. \n🛠 AFTERNOON SESSION\nEveryday Engineers: Challenge Edition\nAges 6–12\nIn this hands-on engineering program\, students will tackle a variety of exciting design and engineering challenges. Some activities will guide students through following step-by-step instructions to build specific creations while learning key engineering or physics concepts. Other challenges will encourage open-ended design\, allowing creativity and innovation to shine. \nWhat Students Will Learn\n⚙ Engineering & Physics Concepts \n💡 Innovation & Ingenuity \n🧠 Critical Thinking & Problem Solving \n🤝 Communication & Collaboration \nStudents will explore the Engineering Design Process as they plan\, test\, improve\, and redesign their creations. Through teamwork and creative problem-solving\, students will strengthen essential 21st-century skills including collaboration\, communication\, creativity\, and critical thinking. \nChildren can register for: \nMorning sessions only: Pokémania \, ages 5-12\, 9am-12:00pm\, $250/participant. Click HERE to register for the morning program. \nAfternoon sessions only: Everyday Engineers\, ages 6-12\, 12:30-3:30pm\, $250/participant. Click HERE to register for the afternoon program. \nAll-day fun: Pokémania & Everyday Engineers ages 6-12\, 9am-3:30pm\, $450/participant. Click HERE to register for the all-day program.
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/snapology-summer-program-pokemania-everyday-engineers/2026-07-06/
LOCATION:Fivesparks Cove
CATEGORIES:kids,Snapology
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ORGANIZER;CN="Snapology of Harvard%2C MA":MAILTO:naomi.ahuja@snapology.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T153000
DTSTAMP:20260430T122544
CREATED:20260328T203222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T185825Z
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SUMMARY:Snapology Summer Program: Pokémania & Everyday Engineers
DESCRIPTION:⭐ Snapology Summer Program: Pokémania & Everyday Engineers\nFull Day and Half Day Options Available \n💡 Program Details\n📍 Location: Fivesparks\, Harvard\, MA\n🗓 Dates: Monday\, July 6 – Friday\, July 10\, 2026\n🕘 Full Day: 9:00am–3:30pm (Ages 6–12)\n🌞 Half Day Morning: 9:00am–12:00pm (Ages 5–12)\n🌙 Half Day Afternoon: 12:30pm–3:30pm (Ages 6–12)\n🥪 What to Bring: Nut-free snack\, Nut-Free lunch (full day only)\, and water bottle\nStudents will enjoy Supervised active indoor or outdoor movement breaks throughout the day to stay focused\, energized\, and engaged. \n🎮 MORNING SESSION\nPokémania\nAges 5–12\nIn Snapology’s Pokémania program\, students will explore the exciting world of Pokémon® while practicing their Pokémon training skills! Students will create training gyms\, design battle scenes\, and even invent their own generation of Pokémon. Along the way\, they’ll explore real-world science concepts by examining Pokémon habitats\, characteristics\, and needs. They won’t just catch ’em all—they’ll build\, analyze\, and imagine them all! \nWhat Students Will Learn\n🧱 Building Strong Structures \n🧠 Critical Thinking Skills \n🗣 Presentation Skills \n🤝 Teamwork & Partner Skills \nStudents will take on game-inspired building challenges that encourage thoughtful planning\, creativity\, and collaboration. By sharing their creations in a supportive\, low-pressure setting\, students build confidence and strengthen communication skills. \n🛠 AFTERNOON SESSION\nEveryday Engineers: Challenge Edition\nAges 6–12\nIn this hands-on engineering program\, students will tackle a variety of exciting design and engineering challenges. Some activities will guide students through following step-by-step instructions to build specific creations while learning key engineering or physics concepts. Other challenges will encourage open-ended design\, allowing creativity and innovation to shine. \nWhat Students Will Learn\n⚙ Engineering & Physics Concepts \n💡 Innovation & Ingenuity \n🧠 Critical Thinking & Problem Solving \n🤝 Communication & Collaboration \nStudents will explore the Engineering Design Process as they plan\, test\, improve\, and redesign their creations. Through teamwork and creative problem-solving\, students will strengthen essential 21st-century skills including collaboration\, communication\, creativity\, and critical thinking. \nChildren can register for: \nMorning sessions only: Pokémania \, ages 5-12\, 9am-12:00pm\, $250/participant. Click HERE to register for the morning program. \nAfternoon sessions only: Everyday Engineers\, ages 6-12\, 12:30-3:30pm\, $250/participant. Click HERE to register for the afternoon program. \nAll-day fun: Pokémania & Everyday Engineers ages 6-12\, 9am-3:30pm\, $450/participant. Click HERE to register for the all-day program.
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/snapology-summer-program-pokemania-everyday-engineers/2026-07-07/
LOCATION:Fivesparks Cove
CATEGORIES:kids,Snapology
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ORGANIZER;CN="Snapology of Harvard%2C MA":MAILTO:naomi.ahuja@snapology.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T154000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T122544
CREATED:20260408T194552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T002837Z
UID:10003484-1783438800-1783443600@www.fivesparks.org
SUMMARY:Paint & Popcorn
DESCRIPTION:Make afternoons something to PoP about!\nJoin us for a six week guided painting class filled with color\, creativity and plenty of savory snacks. Painting paired with an epic popcorn bar will be sure to curb those afternoon snack cravings and unlock some pent up creativity! All popcorn and painting supplies included! \n$300 for 6 week class \nMeets weekly on Tuesdays \n05/12/2026\, 05/19/2026\, 05/26/2026\, 06/02/2026\, 06/09/2026\, 06/16/2026 \n3:40pm – 5:00pm at Hildreth Elementary School \nClick HERE to register!
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/paint-popcorn/2026-07-07/
LOCATION:Hildreth Elementary School\, 27 Mass Ave\, Har vard\, MA\, 01451\, United States
CATEGORIES:HES,kids
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fivesparks.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Meghan Lowe":MAILTO:MLowe@psharvard.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T153000
DTSTAMP:20260430T122544
CREATED:20260328T203222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T185825Z
UID:10003447-1783501200-1783524600@www.fivesparks.org
SUMMARY:Snapology Summer Program: Pokémania & Everyday Engineers
DESCRIPTION:⭐ Snapology Summer Program: Pokémania & Everyday Engineers\nFull Day and Half Day Options Available \n💡 Program Details\n📍 Location: Fivesparks\, Harvard\, MA\n🗓 Dates: Monday\, July 6 – Friday\, July 10\, 2026\n🕘 Full Day: 9:00am–3:30pm (Ages 6–12)\n🌞 Half Day Morning: 9:00am–12:00pm (Ages 5–12)\n🌙 Half Day Afternoon: 12:30pm–3:30pm (Ages 6–12)\n🥪 What to Bring: Nut-free snack\, Nut-Free lunch (full day only)\, and water bottle\nStudents will enjoy Supervised active indoor or outdoor movement breaks throughout the day to stay focused\, energized\, and engaged. \n🎮 MORNING SESSION\nPokémania\nAges 5–12\nIn Snapology’s Pokémania program\, students will explore the exciting world of Pokémon® while practicing their Pokémon training skills! Students will create training gyms\, design battle scenes\, and even invent their own generation of Pokémon. Along the way\, they’ll explore real-world science concepts by examining Pokémon habitats\, characteristics\, and needs. They won’t just catch ’em all—they’ll build\, analyze\, and imagine them all! \nWhat Students Will Learn\n🧱 Building Strong Structures \n🧠 Critical Thinking Skills \n🗣 Presentation Skills \n🤝 Teamwork & Partner Skills \nStudents will take on game-inspired building challenges that encourage thoughtful planning\, creativity\, and collaboration. By sharing their creations in a supportive\, low-pressure setting\, students build confidence and strengthen communication skills. \n🛠 AFTERNOON SESSION\nEveryday Engineers: Challenge Edition\nAges 6–12\nIn this hands-on engineering program\, students will tackle a variety of exciting design and engineering challenges. Some activities will guide students through following step-by-step instructions to build specific creations while learning key engineering or physics concepts. Other challenges will encourage open-ended design\, allowing creativity and innovation to shine. \nWhat Students Will Learn\n⚙ Engineering & Physics Concepts \n💡 Innovation & Ingenuity \n🧠 Critical Thinking & Problem Solving \n🤝 Communication & Collaboration \nStudents will explore the Engineering Design Process as they plan\, test\, improve\, and redesign their creations. Through teamwork and creative problem-solving\, students will strengthen essential 21st-century skills including collaboration\, communication\, creativity\, and critical thinking. \nChildren can register for: \nMorning sessions only: Pokémania \, ages 5-12\, 9am-12:00pm\, $250/participant. Click HERE to register for the morning program. \nAfternoon sessions only: Everyday Engineers\, ages 6-12\, 12:30-3:30pm\, $250/participant. Click HERE to register for the afternoon program. \nAll-day fun: Pokémania & Everyday Engineers ages 6-12\, 9am-3:30pm\, $450/participant. Click HERE to register for the all-day program.
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/snapology-summer-program-pokemania-everyday-engineers/2026-07-08/
LOCATION:Fivesparks Cove
CATEGORIES:kids,Snapology
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ORGANIZER;CN="Snapology of Harvard%2C MA":MAILTO:naomi.ahuja@snapology.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T153000
DTSTAMP:20260430T122544
CREATED:20260328T203222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T185825Z
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SUMMARY:Snapology Summer Program: Pokémania & Everyday Engineers
DESCRIPTION:⭐ Snapology Summer Program: Pokémania & Everyday Engineers\nFull Day and Half Day Options Available \n💡 Program Details\n📍 Location: Fivesparks\, Harvard\, MA\n🗓 Dates: Monday\, July 6 – Friday\, July 10\, 2026\n🕘 Full Day: 9:00am–3:30pm (Ages 6–12)\n🌞 Half Day Morning: 9:00am–12:00pm (Ages 5–12)\n🌙 Half Day Afternoon: 12:30pm–3:30pm (Ages 6–12)\n🥪 What to Bring: Nut-free snack\, Nut-Free lunch (full day only)\, and water bottle\nStudents will enjoy Supervised active indoor or outdoor movement breaks throughout the day to stay focused\, energized\, and engaged. \n🎮 MORNING SESSION\nPokémania\nAges 5–12\nIn Snapology’s Pokémania program\, students will explore the exciting world of Pokémon® while practicing their Pokémon training skills! Students will create training gyms\, design battle scenes\, and even invent their own generation of Pokémon. Along the way\, they’ll explore real-world science concepts by examining Pokémon habitats\, characteristics\, and needs. They won’t just catch ’em all—they’ll build\, analyze\, and imagine them all! \nWhat Students Will Learn\n🧱 Building Strong Structures \n🧠 Critical Thinking Skills \n🗣 Presentation Skills \n🤝 Teamwork & Partner Skills \nStudents will take on game-inspired building challenges that encourage thoughtful planning\, creativity\, and collaboration. By sharing their creations in a supportive\, low-pressure setting\, students build confidence and strengthen communication skills. \n🛠 AFTERNOON SESSION\nEveryday Engineers: Challenge Edition\nAges 6–12\nIn this hands-on engineering program\, students will tackle a variety of exciting design and engineering challenges. Some activities will guide students through following step-by-step instructions to build specific creations while learning key engineering or physics concepts. Other challenges will encourage open-ended design\, allowing creativity and innovation to shine. \nWhat Students Will Learn\n⚙ Engineering & Physics Concepts \n💡 Innovation & Ingenuity \n🧠 Critical Thinking & Problem Solving \n🤝 Communication & Collaboration \nStudents will explore the Engineering Design Process as they plan\, test\, improve\, and redesign their creations. Through teamwork and creative problem-solving\, students will strengthen essential 21st-century skills including collaboration\, communication\, creativity\, and critical thinking. \nChildren can register for: \nMorning sessions only: Pokémania \, ages 5-12\, 9am-12:00pm\, $250/participant. Click HERE to register for the morning program. \nAfternoon sessions only: Everyday Engineers\, ages 6-12\, 12:30-3:30pm\, $250/participant. Click HERE to register for the afternoon program. \nAll-day fun: Pokémania & Everyday Engineers ages 6-12\, 9am-3:30pm\, $450/participant. Click HERE to register for the all-day program.
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/snapology-summer-program-pokemania-everyday-engineers/2026-07-09/
LOCATION:Fivesparks Cove
CATEGORIES:kids,Snapology
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ORGANIZER;CN="Snapology of Harvard%2C MA":MAILTO:naomi.ahuja@snapology.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T153000
DTSTAMP:20260430T122544
CREATED:20260328T203222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T185825Z
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SUMMARY:Snapology Summer Program: Pokémania & Everyday Engineers
DESCRIPTION:⭐ Snapology Summer Program: Pokémania & Everyday Engineers\nFull Day and Half Day Options Available \n💡 Program Details\n📍 Location: Fivesparks\, Harvard\, MA\n🗓 Dates: Monday\, July 6 – Friday\, July 10\, 2026\n🕘 Full Day: 9:00am–3:30pm (Ages 6–12)\n🌞 Half Day Morning: 9:00am–12:00pm (Ages 5–12)\n🌙 Half Day Afternoon: 12:30pm–3:30pm (Ages 6–12)\n🥪 What to Bring: Nut-free snack\, Nut-Free lunch (full day only)\, and water bottle\nStudents will enjoy Supervised active indoor or outdoor movement breaks throughout the day to stay focused\, energized\, and engaged. \n🎮 MORNING SESSION\nPokémania\nAges 5–12\nIn Snapology’s Pokémania program\, students will explore the exciting world of Pokémon® while practicing their Pokémon training skills! Students will create training gyms\, design battle scenes\, and even invent their own generation of Pokémon. Along the way\, they’ll explore real-world science concepts by examining Pokémon habitats\, characteristics\, and needs. They won’t just catch ’em all—they’ll build\, analyze\, and imagine them all! \nWhat Students Will Learn\n🧱 Building Strong Structures \n🧠 Critical Thinking Skills \n🗣 Presentation Skills \n🤝 Teamwork & Partner Skills \nStudents will take on game-inspired building challenges that encourage thoughtful planning\, creativity\, and collaboration. By sharing their creations in a supportive\, low-pressure setting\, students build confidence and strengthen communication skills. \n🛠 AFTERNOON SESSION\nEveryday Engineers: Challenge Edition\nAges 6–12\nIn this hands-on engineering program\, students will tackle a variety of exciting design and engineering challenges. Some activities will guide students through following step-by-step instructions to build specific creations while learning key engineering or physics concepts. Other challenges will encourage open-ended design\, allowing creativity and innovation to shine. \nWhat Students Will Learn\n⚙ Engineering & Physics Concepts \n💡 Innovation & Ingenuity \n🧠 Critical Thinking & Problem Solving \n🤝 Communication & Collaboration \nStudents will explore the Engineering Design Process as they plan\, test\, improve\, and redesign their creations. Through teamwork and creative problem-solving\, students will strengthen essential 21st-century skills including collaboration\, communication\, creativity\, and critical thinking. \nChildren can register for: \nMorning sessions only: Pokémania \, ages 5-12\, 9am-12:00pm\, $250/participant. Click HERE to register for the morning program. \nAfternoon sessions only: Everyday Engineers\, ages 6-12\, 12:30-3:30pm\, $250/participant. Click HERE to register for the afternoon program. \nAll-day fun: Pokémania & Everyday Engineers ages 6-12\, 9am-3:30pm\, $450/participant. Click HERE to register for the all-day program.
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/snapology-summer-program-pokemania-everyday-engineers/2026-07-10/
LOCATION:Fivesparks Cove
CATEGORIES:kids,Snapology
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SUMMARY:Snapology Summer Program: Jedi Masters & Space Wars Robotics
DESCRIPTION:⭐ Snapology Summer Program: Jedi Masters & Space Wars Robotics\nFull Day and Half Day Options Available \n💡 Program Details\n📍 Location: Fivesparks\, Harvard\, MA\n🗓 Dates: Monday\, July 13 – Friday\, July 17\, 2026\n🕘 Full Day: 9:00am–3:30pm (Ages 6–12)\n🌞 Half Day Morning: 9:00am–12:00pm (Ages 5–12)\n🌙 Half Day Afternoon: 12:30pm–3:30pm (Ages 6–12)\n🥪 What to Bring: Nut-free snack\, Nut-Free lunch (full day only)\, and water bottle\nThroughout the day\, Students will enjoy Supervised active indoor or outdoor movement breaks to stay energized and engaged. \n🧱 MORNING SESSION\nJedi Masters\nAges 5–12\nIn this Star Wars®-inspired program\, young Padawans will explore the galaxy through hands-on building challenges and imaginative play. Motivated to become Jedi like their favorite heroes\, students will focus on teamwork\, creativity\, and engineering fundamentals as they build battle drones\, AT-Walkers\, and even their own lightsabers. May the Force be with them as they rise through the Jedi ranks! \nWhat Students Will Learn\n🏗 Building Stable Structures \n🎨 Creativity & Imagination \n🗣 Presentation Skills \n🤝 Communication & Collaboration \nStudents will practice designing sturdy\, functional models while solving engineering challenges in small groups. They’ll bring their ideas to life with minimal outside support and build confidence by sharing their creations in a fun\, low-pressure environment. \n🤖 AFTERNOON SESSION\nSpace Wars Robotics\nAges 6–12\nIn this Star Wars-inspired robotics program\, students will dive into the mechanics behind their favorite galactic machines. Working with a partner\, students will build and program robotic models using motors\, sensors\, and Scratch-based coding. Through creative challenges and teamwork\, they’ll develop confidence in both engineering and programming. \nWhat Students Will Learn\n💻 Programming & Debugging Skills \n⚙ Mechanical Elements \n📋 Following Instructions \n🤝 Communication & Collaboration \nStudents will learn how to read and fix code\, explore how mechanical components work together\, and strengthen focus and listening skills—all while having fun and feeling supported. \nChildren can register for: \nMorning sessions only: Jedi Masters\, ages 5-12\, 9am-12:00pm\, $250/participant. Click HERE to register for the morning program. \nAfternoon sessions only: Space Wars Robotics\, ages 6-12\, 12:30-3:30pm\, $250/participant. Click HERE to register for the afternoon program. \nAll-day fun: Jedi Masters & Space Wars Robotics ages 6-12\, 9am-3:30pm\, $450/participant. Click HERE to register for the all-day program.
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/snapology-summer-camp-jedi-masters-space-wars-robotics/2026-07-13/
LOCATION:Fivesparks The Cove\, 7 Fairbank St.\, Harvard\, MA\, 01451\, United States
CATEGORIES:kids,Snapology
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