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Spring 2026

Register for Spring
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Starting soon for adults:

  • Jewelry Making: Sterling Silver Band Ring

    with Laurie Savage
    2 Tuesday, April 14
    5:30–8:30 pm | AHS

  • Mixed Media Open Studio

    with Suzanne O’Neil
    8 Tuesdays, April 14–June 9
    6:30–8:45 pm | AHS

  • Financial Strategies Toward a Secure Retirement

    with Leigh McCloskey
    2 Thursdays, April 16 & 30
    7:00–8:30 pm | Gibbs

  • Birdwatching 101: What to Know Before You Go

    with Giuliana & Katherine Zarada
    Thursday, April 16
    7:00–8:30 pm | Gibbs

  • Introduction to Tarot Reading

    with Kelley Donovan
    5 Thursdays, April 16–May 21
    7:00–8:30 pm | Gibbs

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SummerFun 2026

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See updated At-A-Glance weekly schedule
Download printable SummerFun 2026 Catalog

ACE Kids K-12

Youth classes
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Adult Programs

Adult classes
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Family Programs

Family Classes
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SummerFun & Vacation Fun

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What’s Happening

Spring Semester

Many spring classes are still enrolling. Register or view the catalog.

Now hiring ACE Kids onsite coordinators

Arlington Community Education is hiring onsite coordinators for ACE Kids after-school enrichment classes from April through June, with the possibility of continuing into the next school year. Classes run immediately after school on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays starting at 2:15 pm, and on Wednesdays starting at 12:45 pm. Each class lasts 60–90 minutes. This is a paid position. Responsibilities include gathering students after school, taking attendance, escorting students to classrooms, remaining onsite to assist as needed, and helping to dismiss students at the end. If interested, please contact Monica von Huene at mvonhuene@arlington.k12.ma.us.

SummerFun!

SummerFun is still enrolling, although it is filling quickly. The program will be held from July 6 through August 14 at Arlington High School, with more than 180 fun and creative classes taught by experienced teachers. Children in rising grades 1–12 from Arlington and other communities are welcome. Register now or view the catalog

Materials Lists

Some adult classes require you to purchase materials. See class materials lists.

Class Locations

An automated Course Reminder email, with class times and locations, will be sent 48 hours before your class. In-person adult classes will primarily be held on Tuesday and Wednesday nights at Arlington High School and Thursday nights at Gibbs School. See the Locations page for maps that show parking and entrance information. Daytime classes will be held at the Arlington Community Center and other locations around town. Links for online classes will be included in your Course Reminder email.

Gift Certificates

Need something unique for that hard-to-shop-for friend or family member? Purchase an ACE gift certificate! The lucky recipient can use it towards tuition for adult or youth classes. Gift certificates are available in a variety of denominations and can be purchased online. Purchase gift certificates.

ACE Spring Highlights

40 Days on the Camino de Santiago

with Jim McCauley
Wednesday, April 29
7:00–8:30 pm | AHS

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From Prozac to Psychedelics: The Science Behind Mental Health Treatments

with Yael Mandelblat-Cerf
4 Tuesdays, May 5–26
6:00–7:30 pm | AHS

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When Ancestors Become Ghosts: The Costs of Burying Our Past

with Joshua Frank
5 Thurdays, May 7–June 4
7:00–8:30 pm | Gibbs

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Traditional Folk Witchcraft of The Eastern Alps

with Christian Brunner
2 Tuesdays, June 2 & 9
7:00–9:00 pm | AHS

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International Travel Opportunities

Iceland 2.0: Pufflings and the Western Reaches

Trip Dates:
August 25–September 4, 2026

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Iceland: A Northern Lights & Ring Road Tour

Trip Dates:
October 1–9, 2026

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Spirit of Sicily: Sea, Soul, & Sun

Trip Dates:
October 14–24, 2026

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Find out more about our travel partner Samantha Trips

More Online Learning

ACE has partnered with the following programs to offer additional online learning opportunities. Offerings include self-paced as well as instructor-led courses.

Ed2Go

Enrichment and educational courses – from Art to Web Design and everything in between.
Ed2Go

MindEdge Learning

Comprehensive professional development for those who want to get ahead in business.

MindEdge Learning

Support the ACE Scholarship Fund

Please consider helping Arlington Community Education share the gift of learning. Make a tax-deductible donation to our scholarship fund, which enables us to provide financial assistance to Arlington residents in need. Or learn how to apply for tuition assistance.

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Arlington Community Education, 869 Massachusetts Ave., Arlington, MA 02476
781-316-3568     communityed@arlington.k12.ma.us

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