Arlington Community Education

Trailblazer's Guide to Gibbs
Monday, August 24, or Tuesday, August 25
8:30–11:00 am or 12:00–2:30 pm

This optional, welcoming half-day program is designed just for incoming 6th graders to explore Gibbs before the school year begins and is offered by Arlington Community Education at no cost. Students will become familiar with the building, reconnect with old friends, meet new classmates, and get introduced to some of their teachers. They will play interactive games, go on scavenger hunts, and experience an advisory meeting. Parents and guardians are invited to attend an optional meet-and-greet with Gibbs administrators during the first half hour.

Please register by Friday, July 10. Space is limited, and registration is required, even though the program is free. No walk-ins will be permitted on the day of the program.

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Trailblazers Guide to Gibbs This optional, welcoming half-day program is designed just for incoming 6th graders to explore Gibbs before the school year begins and is offered by ACE at no cost. You’ll get familiar with the building, see old friends, meet new classmates, and get introduced to some of your teachers. Play intera...

Find out more about this two-week, full-day Summer Theater Intensive and learn how to put your best foot forward in an audition this Wednesday, June 10, from 6:00 to 7:30 pm in the Arlington High School Auditorium.

Journey “under the sea” with Ariel and her aquatic friends in "The Little Mermaid JR.", led by the Ottoson Middle School drama team. The program runs from August 3–14, culminating in an August 14 evening performance open to the public.

https://arlington.arux.app/course/7153/summerfun-2026/summer-theater-intensive

SummerFun! offers nearly 200 fun and creative classes for children in grades 1-12. Six one-week sessions with morning and afternoon options run from July 6 to August 14.

Find out more: https://www.arlingtoncommunityed.org/summer_vacation/

Register: https://arlington.arux.app/courses/category/97/summerfun

Browse the catalog: https://view.publitas.com/arlington-community-education/summerfun2026/

View updated At-a-Glance schedule:https://www.arlingtoncommunityed.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/SF-At-A-Glance-June-1.pdf

☔️ Rainy Saturday plans = handled ☕️

Taste specialty coffees, learn about the roasting process, and head home with freshly roasted beans from Del's Coffee Roasters in Waltham.

Saturday, May 30 | 10:30 am–1:00 pm | $55

Learn more & register: https://arlington.arux.app/course/7344/spring-2026/coffee-tasting-roasting

We are accepting submissions for our annual cover art contest! Enter up to four pieces for consideration. The winning artists will receive $300 and exposure to an audience of over 50,000 in exchange for the use of their artwork. All mediums are welcome. Open to artists of high school age and older. Submit your artwork by July 1 to be considered for the fall 2026 cover. https://www.arlingtoncommunityed.org/cover-art-contest/

The ACE adult summer semester starts in July. Registration is now open at https://arlington.arux.app. Choose from a sampling of favorite and new offerings in fine arts & crafts, fitness, dance & wellness, languages, and writing. See the adult summer schedule:https://www.arlingtoncommunityed.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/summer-2026-adult-catalog-1-pager.pdf

These adorable birdies from Sandra’s cookie decorating class are almost too cute to eat. Learn how to create beautiful buttercream flowers using Russian piping tips with Sandra on June 10: https://arlington.arux.app/course/7604/spring-2026/buttercream-blooms-cupcake-designs

Step into history! Join us for a tour of the Royall House & Slave Quarters in Medford or The Gibson House Museum in Boston's Back Bay this Sunday, May 17.

Royall House: https://arlington.arux.app/course/7557/spring-2026/royall-house-slave-quarters-tour

Gibson House: https://arlington.arux.app/course/7381/spring-2026/at-home-with-the-gibsons-house-museum-tour

Learn how to play D&D with your child this week!
https://arlington.arux.app/course/7423/spring-2026/family-d-d-made-simple