Virtual Backpack
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
Summer Volunteers Wanted
Need community service hours? Norton Public Library is recruiting teen volunteers! Apply to join the Summer Volunteer Crew and help staff our Summer Program from June 24 - August 14. Come to the library this summer to lend your special talents, meet cool people, and help your community
Does this sound like you?
- I'm entering grades 7-12
- I have a positive attitude
- I like little kids
- I can talk to people of all ages
- I take direction well
- I can work independently and in teams
- I can get to the library
- I can volunteer approximately 2+ hours per week
Do you have what it takes to make summer awesome?
Apply online by June 10th.
Norton Youth Soccer Ernie Branco Summer Camp
- Offered weeks of July 20-24 (Week 1) and July 27-31 (Week 2) from 9am-3pm at the Norton Middle School soccer fields
- Program highlights include: technical skills training (dribbling, shooting, passing, 1v1 moves), teamwork activities, scrimmages, trick of the day, campers vs parents and counselors games, and camp awards
- **NEW** Competitive Option for players entering Grades 6-8: Led by Andrew Schaefer (UMass Dartmouth head coach, formed Wheaton Soccer Head Coach, IFA Club Head Coach), this elite training program will provide our older campers with a challenging environment to develop advanced skills and elevate their game. Offered Week 1.
- Full Day Program: $225 for one week, $375 for both weeks
- Half Day Program (only available for 5-6 year olds): $170 for one week, $275 for both weeks
- Grades 6-8 Competitive Program (Week 1): $265
- Grades 6-8 Both Weeks (Competitive Week and Regular Week): $415
- Questions? Contact the Camp Director at ericgreene11@yahoo.com
Norton Pride
Sunday June 7, 2026
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Attleboro Norton YMCA
Norton Outdoor Center
Crafts | Vendors | Live Performances
Discussion Panels | Food Trucks
Lawn Games | Face Painting and More!
Virtual Author Panel
Virtual Author Panel:
A Journey of Discovery
Special thanks to Ashland Public Library
for providing Zoom access to a
multitude of MA & NH Libraries
Thursday, June 11 7:00-8:00
Bedazzled Books! for Teens
Wednesday, June 24
Community Room | 1:00pm-3:00pm
68 E. Main St. Norton, MA 02766
Make this summer extra bright!
Bring a favorite paperback or object to decorate with tiny gems
(you can also take your chances on a donated book).
Instructor Dana Hourigan will provide the rhinestones and guidance to help you bejewel the cover.
Norton Public Library Summer Events
NORTON PUBLIC LIBRARY 2026 SUMMERlife
June 24 August 14
Click to see our full calendar and register for events!
| June 26 |
SummerLIFE Kickoff: |
| June 29 |
Children’s Painting Class |
| July 9 | Summer Garden Science with Children’s Museum Easton Sponsored by Norton Cultural Council |
| July 14 | Small But Mighty Circus Sponsored by Norton Cultural Council & Friends of the NPL |
| August 4 | Meet Blades the Bruin, Official Mascot of the Boston Bruins! Sponsored by the Boston Bruins & MBLC |
| And More! |
LEGO Challenge, Chalk Party, Scavenger Hunts, and more - see you at the library! |
Teen Zine Zone
Tuesday, June 30
Community Room – Norton Public Library
4:00 – 5:00 pm
Ages 12-18. Register online!
You've got opinions, jokes, concerns, and stories come make a zine about 'em! A zine is a small DIY booklet about anything you want: a collection of favorite lyrics or poetry, a comic book, a fanzine about your favorite anime, a how-to guide, a minimemoir - anything! Zines are easy to photocopy, perfect for sharing ideas and creativity without waiting for your big break. We'll pass around examples to inspire you, and provide templates, art supplies, and collage materials for creating your own zine. If you prefer to create digital art, you may bring your own device.
Fall Rec Soccer Registration
Norton Youth Soccer
2026 Fall Rec Registration
7 week program | Grades PreK – 8
Register by June 30th at nortonsoccer.com
Fall Rec Program Details
Season starts the week of 9/7 at NMS fields
open to PreK- Grade 8 – Saturday games
K-8 grade players receive: jersey, ball – one weeknight practice
PreK/Strikers players receive jersey
Cost: $150 for K-8
$100 for PreK/Strikers
Multi-child discount available
$50 late fee for registrations after June 30th
Be a Girl Scout!
Why We Love Girl Scouts
Having fun with new friends
Earning awards and learning new skills
Exploring nature outdoors
Learning secret hand shakes and songs
Making s’mores and snacks
About Our Troop
Daisy Girl Scout Troop in Norton
Pre-K Troop #81419
Registration is Open
Visit gsema.org/join and click on Be a Girl Scout.
Summer Outdoor Adventures 2026
Capron Park Zoo
Summer Outdoor Adventures
Ages 4-13
Join the Capron Park Zoo Education Department for fun and engaging week long educational programs!
Activities: Wild Crafts
Zookeeper Training
Animal Enrichment
Animal Chats
Group Games
Capron Park Zoo
201 County Street | Attleboro, MA 02703
Registration:
For registration information, please email cnewton@cityofattleboro.us.
Capron Park Zoo Summer Program registration
Camp Finberg 2026
CAMP FINBERG
Camp Dates:
June 1 - August 28
Flexible Daily Registration
Ages 3 - 15 years old
Women, Infants, & Children Nutrition Program (WIC)
Do You Have a Child Child Under 5?
Are You Pregnant or Breastfeeding?
WIC Offers Families:
• Free healthy food
• Personalized nutrition consultations
• Tips for eating well to improve health
• Referrals for medical and dental care, health insurance, child care, housing and fuel assistance, and other services that can benefit the whole family!
Check these guidelines to decide if WIC might be right for your family:
| 2025 Income Eligibility Guidelines | ||||
| Household | Yearly | Monthly | Bi-Weekly | Weekly |
| 1 | $28,953 | $2,413 | $1,114 | $557 |
| 2 | $39,128 | $3,261 | $1,505 | $753 |
| 3 | $49,303 | $4,109 | $1,897 | $949 |
| 4 | $59,478 | $4,957 | $2,288 | $1,144 |
| 5 | $69,653 | $5,805 | $2,679 | $1,340 |
| 6 | $79,828 | $6,653 | $3,071 | $1,536 |
| 7 | $90,003 | $7,501 | $3,462 | $1,731 |
| 8 | $100,178 | $8,349 | $3,853 | $1,927 |
To learn more about WIC visit mass.gov/wic or call 1-800-WIC-1007
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Know Your Rights: ICE Enforcement
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Attorney General Guidance: Due to the recent surge in immigration enforcement activity across Massachusetts, the Attorney General’s Office (AGO) has received a number of questions about the actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, the role of local police in immigration enforcement, and the rights people have when they interact with federal immigration officers. This guidance is meant to provide communities with information about their rights and the legal framework for ICE stops, arrests, and inquiries. It is not, however, legal advice or a formal legal opinion of the Attorney General. The AGO does not supervise or control the activities of ICE or federal prosecutors. This guidance does not address all circumstances in which residents may come into contact with ICE and the AGO cannot guarantee that ICE agents will act in a manner consistent with this guidance in any given situation. Immigrants, their families, and community members should consult with legal counsel if they need advice or representation in specific cases or circumstances. The AGO is committed to protecting the civil rights of all residents, regardless of immigration status. |