Norton Public Schools

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Virtual Backpack is the Norton Public Schools platform for distributing community flyers and information.

Check here for information about local events and programs of interest for students and families. To submit a flyer to the Virtual Backpack, please contact Pamela Anderson at panderson@norton.k12.ma.us

NPS Summer Enrichment Program

A purple 'N' logo for Norton Public Schools Summer Enrichment Program 2025.

Norton Pulic Schools Summer Enrichment Program

We are pleased to offer a variety of opportunities for students
entering grades K-12 to take part in this summer.

Norton Middle School
Monday-Thursday, 9am-12pm
Week 1: July 7 – July 10, 2025
Week 2: July 14 – July 17, 2025
Week 3: July 21 – July 24, 2025
Week 4: July 28 – July 31, 2025
Cost: $175 per week

Registrations will be accepted on a first come, first served basis up to May 30th
or until the maximum number of participants is reached for each session.
Please be advised that each session needs to have a minimum
number of students to operate. If a course you select does not
have sufficient numbers of enrolled students to operate, the session
will be canceled and you will receive a refund.

Please click here for for additional information and session details and decriptions.

Self Help Summer Enrichment

A colorful poster advertising a Self Help Summer Enrichment Program Open House for ages 4-6, featuring a QR code, cartoon children, and balloons. The event is on Thursday, April 24th from 12:00-2:00 at 77E Main St., Norton MA. Guest appearance from Bluey.

A colorful poster advertising a summer enrichment program for children ages 4-6, featuring a photo of kids smiling and lying on the floor.

SELF HELP SUMMER ENRICHMENT

Program Open House
Ages 4-6 years

Free Activities | Guest apprearance from Bluey
Check out our summer program staff & have some fun!

Thursday, April 24 | 12:00-2:00
77 E. Main Street, Norton

Program Dates
June 30-August 29, 2025
8 one week sessions
9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Ages 4-6 years
Extended day option
Nurse on staff
EED certified leaders
*must be toilet trained

Scan QR code for more info and registration.

NHS Art Show

A drawing of a melting candle with a flame, titled 'NHS Art Show' with the date and time of the event. A grayscale drawing of a still life featuring various bottles and a jar, with the text 'NHS Art Show Thurs. May 1st, 2025 Free Addmisson' at the top.

NORTON HIGH SCHOOL ART SHOW

Thursday May 1, 2025
5:30 – 7:30

Free Admission
All Are Welcome!

A poster advertising an NHS Art Show featuring a colorful drawing of a skull. A grayscale drawing of a sphere resting on a surface, with text overlayed announcing an NHS Artshow.

Finberg Family 5K

A promotional poster for the Finberg Family 5K, featuring runners in a field and the event details: May 10th at 8:00 AM at the Norton Outdoor Center.

Join us for a fun Run/Walk 5K
to raise funds for camperships
for kids to attend Camp Finberg
at the Norton Outdoor Center!

Location: Camp Finberg
Start Time: 8:00 AM (Rain or Shine)
Looped Route through camp
$25 Registration includes a T-Shirt

Register Today!

Volunteer opportunities are available!

Whether running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines,
your support makes a difference.

Questions? Contact our Director of Philanthropy
Special thanks to our sponsors:
Bristol County Savings Bank & Houghton PT

Titans Youth Lacrosse

A flyer for Scoops Attleboro youth lacrosse, open to boys and girls ages 3-8. The flyer features a QR code for registration and information about the program.

Titans Youth Lacrosse – Powered By Scoops

Scoops Attleboro

Open To Boys And Girls Ages 3yo-8yo.

Scoops Is Designed For Kids Who Want To Have Fun!
No Pads- Just A Stick And A Smile!

Titans Youth Lacrosse is partnering with Scoops Lacrosse to offer a spring clinic for girls and boys. This clinic is a perfect way to give lacrosse a try!
Be ready to have some fun learning lacrosse--bring a friend, classmate, or neighbor with you! Grab your stick if you have one or the Titans Youth Lacrosse or Scoops will provide one during practice. Cleats are optional.

Thursdays May 1 – May 29
5:30 – 6:30 pm | Horton Field, Attleboro
Five sessions: $125 per player | Sibling Discount (promo code: siblingscoops)

Register Today
www.scoopslaxgalaxy.com

Brockton Symphony Orchestra - Carmen in Concert

A colorful poster featuring a woman in a red dress holding a fan, announcing a performance of Carmen in Concert.

Carmen in Concert
Georges Bizet’s Iconic Opera

Brockton Symphony Orchestra | John Masko. Music Director
Opera Del West | Eve Budnick, Artistic Director

Sunday, May 4, 2025 | 3pm
Buckley Performing Arts Center
Massasoit Community College, Brockton

Order tickets at BrocktonSymphony.org

Adults $30 | Seniors $25
Children & Students with ID free!
Ticket Sales At Door
Or Call In Your Order At (508) 588-3841

Townwide Yard Sale

A colorful poster advertises a town-wide yard sale on Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 8 AM to 3 PM. The poster features illustrations of items commonly found at yard sales, including furniture, bikes, and household goods.

Norton Parks & Recreation
Townwide Yard Sale

Saturday, May 10, 2025
8AM-3PM

Sell your items at your house but be a part of the fun with
this town wide event. For a $20 donation. Parks & Rec will
put together a map of all the locations with descriptions of
your goodies and do publicity. The more the merrier!

Registration Deadline:
April 25th
Click here to register or go to
www. nortonma org /parks-and-rec

NYS Golf Tournament

The poster features a golfer placing a ball on a tee, with details about the tournament, including the date, location, and cost.

2nd Annual Norton Youth Soccer Golf Tournament
Norton Country Club | 188 Oak St, Norton | Monday, June 2, 2025

$200 per player – Sign up as a single, double or foursome.
Includes round of golf, golf cart, lunch & reception.

First come, first serve!
To register, email nysfundraising@gmail.com and
submit payment or use Venmo QR code @norton-youthsoccer

Raffle | Silent Auction | Longest Drive
Closest to the Pin | Hole-in-One
for a chance to win a car
or other prizes!

Sponsorship Packages Available –
Thank you for your support!

100% of proceeds help make a
great youth soccer experience
in Norton affordable for all!

South Shore Children's Chorus Summer 2025

A poster for the South Shore Children's Chorus Summer 2025 program, featuring photos of young singers and details about the chorale and intensive programs.

A flyer for the South Shore Music & Arts Sampler, a summer program for children in grades 1-3, featuring a variety of performing and expressive arts.

A LIFE-CHANGING WEEK OF MUSIC
Monday, July 14 - Friday, July 18
Massasoit Community College, Brockton
All Programs are Audition Free!

Summer Chorale | Rising 4th-7^th Graders
Summer Choral Intensive | Rising 8^th -12^th Graders and 2025 Seniors

Register online today – www.sscchorus.org/summer

SOUTH SHORE MUSIC & ARTS SAMPLER
A collaborative summer program for the south shore’s budding artists entering grades 1-3.
Looking for a fun, expressive, creative activity for your rising 1st-3rd grader this summer?

Through this brand new summer offering, kids will explore singing, rhythm,
theatre, wellness through creative expression and more! Rotating classes
featuring experienced instructors from South Shore Children's Chorus,
Jesse Stiglich Music School, Sing Explore Create, Company Theatre, and
Elements Academy will invite your child to explore a variety of performing
and expressive arts.

This full-day summer program includes games, activities, and a Friday
Sampler Showcase, where parents will join in on classes and learn about
fall offerings from the collaborating community arts programs.

Optional after-care is available for an additional fee from 3-5 pm Monday - Thursday.

Monday 8/11/25 – Friday 8/15/25
9am-3pm daily optional aftercare add on 3pm-5pm M-Th
Elements Academy | 25 Brow Ave, Braintree MA 02184
$345 tuition | optional after care add on $120
Limited Space Available, register online today
www.sscchorus.org/ssma

info@sscchorus.org | Text/Call (508) 369-6306

A flyer for the South Shore Music & Arts Sampler, a summer program for children in grades 1-3, featuring a variety of performing arts activities.

Summer Outdoor Adventures

A colorful poster advertises summer outdoor adventures at Capron Park Zoo, featuring a cartoon red panda and a registration QR code.

Join the Capron Park Zoo Education Department
for fun and engaging week long educational programs.

Members $315/week | Non Members $360/week

Age 5-6	Animal Tales	June 23-27
Age 5-6	Wild Crafts	July 28- August 1
Age 7-8	Welcome Home	August 4-8
Age 7-8	We are Survivors	June 30-July 4
Age 9-10	Inside Out	July 7-11
Age 9-10	Zoo Investigators	August 18-22
Age 11-12	Zookeepers in Training	August 11-15

Registration now open.
Visit capronparkzoo.com for more information.

NFL Youth Football Camp

A flyer for New England NFL Alumni Youth Football Camps, featuring photos of kids playing football and details about the program.

New England NFL Alumni Youth Football Camps
Football Skills, Life Skills, and Fun

SAVE Additional 10% with code “Play10”

Join Us for the Best Sports Week of Summer!
Non-Contact Football Instruction | Boys and Girls ages 6 to 14
Featuring NFL Alumni Patriots | Professional Coaches
High-Rep-Fun-Training | Develop Skills, Build Confidence
Develop Life Skills thru Competition
Fun Contests | Tournament Action | Super Football Friday

2025 CAMP – Norton, Massachusetts
June 23-27 | 8:30-11:30 am
Norton High School
66 W. Main Street, Norton, MA
Register today at www.AlumniCamps.com
Choose “New England” market or call 877-226-9919

Attleboro Arts Museum Spring Classes and Workshops

A collage of artwork featuring a duck with a flower crown, a tree, fish, and a framed piece with a woman's face. The Attleboro Arts Museum logo is in the top left corner. Text below the collage advertises spring art classes and workshops for children, teens, and adults.

Attleboro Arts Museum
Spring Art Classes & Workshops
April – May 2025
Children | Teens | Adults
Click here to view full flyer.

Scholarships available for students of all ages.
W. Charles Thompson Museum School
Attleboro Arts Museum | 86 Park St, Attleboro, MA 02703 | 508-222-2644
Register Online: www.attleboroartsmuseum.org, click on “Our Classes."

Summer Science Academy

A colorful flyer for the BSU Center for the Advancement of STEM Education's Summer Science Academy, featuring dates, times, sessions, and costs.

BSU Center for the Advancement of STEM Education
Summer Science Academy

Grades 10-12 (Fall 2025) | July 7-11, 2025
8:30 am to 2:30 pm | Cost: $400
Cybersecurity: From Inter to Cyber Specialist
The Human Body from a Medical Mindset

Grades 7-9 | July 14-18, 2025
8:30 am to 2:30 pm | Cost: $300
Avoiding a Campus CATastrophe
CyberTank: Innovate, Defend, Pitch!

Please click here for program session descriptions.

For more information & to register,
please visit www.bridgew.edu/center/case/science-academy

Summer Art Classes

A colorful collage promoting summer art classes at the Attleboro Arts Museum, featuring student artwork.

Attleboro Arts Museum
Summer Art Weeks & Classes
June – August 2025
Children | Tweens | Adults
Click here to view full flyer.

Scholarships available for students of all ages.
W. Charles Thompson Museum School
Attleboro Arts Museum | 86 Park St, Attleboro, MA 02703 | 508-222-2644
Register Online: www.attleboroartsmuseum.org, click on “Our Classes."

Summer S.T.E.M. Programs

Think Summer! A S.T.E.M. experience in Easton, with programs for kindergarten through grade 8 at College Gate and College Academy.

Support Group - Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

A flyer for a support group for grandparents raising grandchildren, offering a safe space to share experiences and connect with others.

GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN

All grandparents who are raising their grandchildren are welcome!
Call 508-285-0235 to register.

Are you a grandparent raising your grandchildren?
Feeling overwhelmed?
Need a safe space to share your experiences,
and want to connect with others who understand?
You are not alone!

Join our support group for grandparents raising grandchildren.

What to expect:
Open discussion about challenges and joys of grand parenting,
Sharing of resources and information,
Peer support and understanding.

Norton Community & Senior Center
Contact: Cathy Varnum
Phone: 508-285-0235

Women, Infants, & Children Nutrition Program (WIC)

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The Mass WIC Program and the Mass Cultural Council have partnered to offer discounted admissions to over 100 of the Commonwealth’s museums and cultural institutions. Because of the generosity of the participating organizations, WIC clients can receive free or discounted admissions by showing their WIC Card.

For a complete list of participating organizations visit: www.mass.gov/orgs/women-infants-children-nutrition-program

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