Teens

Hike at Appleton, Paddle the Ipswich

Hike the trails of Appleton Farms, then paddle the river with Ipswich River Watershed Association in Massachusetts

Join Trustees staff from Appleton Farms and the Ipswich River Watershed Association for a fun and adventurous hike and paddle excursion. We’ll meet at the farm and hike over to the headquarters of IRWA, right on the Ipswich River. IRWA staff will help us get into canoes and kayaks then lead a trip down the river, into downtown Ipswich and back. This unique experience will be a wonderful way to explore the natural surroundings of Ipswich, over both land and water.

When:

Saturday, September 9, 2023 10am-2pm

Location:

Appleton Farms

Ipswich River Watershed Association

Trustees of Reservations

Walk

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MIT Open Course Ware

MIT's open courseware is free to all and Free lecture notes, exams, and videos from MIT. No registration required.

Did you know that MIT offers a huge catalog of free online courses where you can dive right in and start expanding your horizons right the comfort of your own home? They offer over 2000 courses, covering the entire MIT curriculum that ranges from Sciences & Humantities to Management & Engineering. The courses are open to anybody who wishes to try them.

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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament at NPL

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament with One Up Games at Newburyport Public Library Massachusetts.

Join Newburyport Public Library for a Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament with One Up Games! Celebrate the end of the summer reading program with a Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournament! Up to 30 teens can participate. All controllers and gaming consoles will be provided thanks to One Up Games.

When:

Friday, August 11, 2023 1-4pm

Location:

Newburyport Public Library

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Babysitters Course at Essex Library

Essex Public Library offers a free babysitting course developed by the 4H Club!

The 4-H Babysitters Training Course teaches youth ages 11 and older what they need to know to be caring, trustworthy, responsible and competent babysitters. This free, 8 hour course includes topics such as: Safety, First Aid, Child Development, Nutrition, Entertaining Children, Business of Babysitting. Participants will learn how to create age-appropriate activities and games, feed and change infants, and handle emergency situations. With hands-on activities to keep the participants engaged, this program aims to be both educational and fun, providing valuable skills and knowledge that will serve participants well in the future.

When:

Tuesday, April 18, 2023 | 8:45am-5pm

Location:

TOHP Burnham Public Library

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Movie Matinee: Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves

Dungeons and Dragons Honor Among Thieves Movie Matinee at Newburyport Public Library.

Newburyport Public Library hosts a Movie Matinee each Wedensday in the Program Room! This showing features "Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves" (PG-13) starring Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, and Rege-Jean Page at 2:30 pm. Plot: A charming thief and a band of unlikely adventurers embark on an epic quest to retrieve a lost relic, but things go dangerously awry when they run afoul of the wrong people.

When:

Wednesday, August 30, 2023 2:30-4:30pm

Location:

Newburyport Public Library

Newburyport

Library

Movie

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Creature Feature at Salem Library

Teens are invited to a creature movie at the Salem Massachusetts Public Library

Join SPL for a showing of the horror movie "The Whisper in Darkness" (rated Pg-13) - complete with snacks! Opens to teens age 13+.

When:

Wednesday, August 9, 2023 2-4

Location:

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Pops in the Park

Cape Ann Symphony will perform a free concert at Stage Fort Park in Gloucester Massachusetts

The Pops in the Park concert on is a celebration not only of the 400+ years of Gloucester history but of the 70+ years of the Cape Ann Symphony. With the majestic backdrop of Gloucester Harbor this free outdoor event will be a special evening of music. It is a gift from the Cape Ann Symphony to the city we love.

When:

Friday, July 28, 2023 5-11pm

Location:

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Summertime Birding for Families

Kids will learn more about our local birds and how to identify them at Joppa Flats Education Center in Newburyport Massachusetts

Want to learn more about our local birds and how to identify them? Joppa Flats education interns will take you on an easy walk and introduce you to a variety of birds, from egrets and herons in the salt marsh, to ducks and shorebirds along the river, to songbirds and hummingbirds at our feeders. We'll provide binoculars and field guides along with tips on how to use them. Get started on the hottest new hobby around - birding!

When:

Thursdays, June 22-August 17, 2023 8:30-10am

Location:

Joppa Flats Education Center

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Care of Magical Creatures at SPL

Salem Massachusetts Library hosts a story time and craft session focusing on a different mythical creature each week!

Unicorns, giants and monsters, oh my! This story and craft program will focus on a different mythical creature each week. Please register individually for each week you plan to attend. Registration for first two weeks will start June 24, later dates will open two weeks before each program.

When:

Fridays through August 18, 2023 3:30-4:15pm

Location:

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Family Nature Series - Pond Habitat

Families will learn about the pond habitat with ECGA at Bailey Reservation!

Get to know the residents of a beaver pond! From tiny insects, to the beavers themselves, we'll use all our senses to look for signs of life! Join Greenbelt and Northshore Nature Programs to learn all about a pond habitat! Who lives there? What do they eat? How do they get around? We'll use our senses to find some answers to those questions and more! Meets at Bailey Reservation in Haverhill.

When:

Saturday, August 5, 2023 3-4:30pm