Arlington, MA Community Education — Classes for adults & youth

What’s Happening

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.

Spring Semester

The spring term starts in early April. Registration is now open. View the catalog.

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.

Travel Opportunities

Iceland 2.0: Pufflings and the Western Reaches

Trip Dates:
August 25–September 4, 2026

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Request a brochure

Iceland: A Northern Lights & Ring Road Tour

Trip Dates:
October 1–9, 2026

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Request a brochure

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.

Make donation

Apply for Tuition Assistance

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

Spring 2026

New classes for adults:

A Taste of Cyanotype

The Jane Austen Reading Group

Cuisine of Western India

Digital Art with Procreate

Bicycle Maintenance & Safety Basics

Learn Python

French Conversation: Travel, Art & Culture

SummerFun 2026

ACE Kids K-12

Adult Programs

Family Programs

SummerFun & Vacation Fun

What’s Happening

Now hiring ACE Kids onsite coordinators

Spring Semester

SummerFun!

Materials Lists

Class Locations

Gift Certificates

Travel Opportunities

Iceland 2.0: Pufflings and the Western Reaches

Iceland: A Northern Lights & Ring Road Tour

Spirit of Sicily: Sea, Soul, & Sun

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

MindEdge Learning

Support the ACE Scholarship Fund