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April, 2025

Tuesday
1
New England Sci-Tech
9:30 AM
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TUE Mar 11, 18, 25, Apr 1, 2025, 9:30-11:30 AM

Session 7A: Woodshop and Electronics (gr 4-8)

Discount prices for members. We can adjust topics of the classes to meet your student‘s interests.
Tuesday
1
New England Sci-Tech
12:30 PM
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TUE Mar 11, 18, 25, Apr 1, 2025, 12:30-2:30 PM

Session 7B: Woodshop and Electronics (gr 4-8)

Discount prices for members. We can adjust topics of the classes to meet your student‘s interests.
Tuesday
1
3:00 PM
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On Tuesdays, open members time is usually 3-9 pm. Earlier by appointment.
Tuesday
1
New England Sci-Tech
3:00 PM
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Scout Leaders: You may reserve this time block of up to 2 hours by "registering" for the event. We will then negotiate the fine details. Payment comes after we agree on everything.
Tuesday
1
New England Sci-Tech
6:00 PM
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Tuesday evenings are best for Amateur Radio tours. "Ham radio" is a hobby enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of people worldwide. See state-of-the-art electronics and learn how you and your family can get involved in this life-long hobby.
Tuesday
1
New England Sci-Tech
7:00 PM
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Radio Club meets in-person and on-line. Please register if you are planning to attend in person so we can have a head count in case we will be ordering food. Otherwise, use the zoom link to join us on-line.
Wednesday
2
New England Sci-Tech
9:30 AM
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Bring your group or "pod" to a workshop at NEST. Let us offer a 2-hour enrichment program geared to your group‘s interests.
Wednesday
2
New England Sci-Tech
12:00 PM
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School Early Release Day Hours, Members free, Guests of Members $30 pre-paid. Sign up HERE.
Wednesday
2
New England Sci-Tech
6:30 PM
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WEDNESDAY EVENINGS – ADULT ED –
2-session Bluebird House workshop. For Adults only, learn hand tools and certain power tools to build a birdhouse for Bluebirds. Two evenings for 1.5 hrs each. If you finish ahead of schedule, we will teach you how to laser-engrave a plaque to mount on your birdhouse.
Thursday
3
New England Sci-Tech
9:30 AM
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THU Mar 13, 20, 27, Apr 3, 2025, 9:30-11:30 AM

Session 7D: Woodshop and Electronics (gr 4-8)

Discount prices for members. We can adjust topics of the classes to meet your student‘s interests.
Thursday
3
New England Sci-Tech
11:30 AM
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Weekday mid-mornings are good times for Home School families to visit, test the drive times and traffic, and possibly meet some other home school families.
Thursday
3
New England Sci-Tech
12:30 PM
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Conceptual Physics: College Preview for Young Scholars
-- Thursdays 12:30-2:30 PM, Mar 6, 13, 20, 27, Apr 3.
Thursday
3
New England Sci-Tech
12:30 PM
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THU Mar 13, 20, 27, Apr 3, 2025, 12:30-2:30 PM

Session 7D: Woodshop and Electronics (gr 4-8)

Discount prices for members. We can adjust topics of the classes to meet your student‘s interests.
Thursday
3
New England Sci-Tech
4:30 PM
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Woodworking Workshop for students in grades 4 though 9. Learn basic hand tools while making a practical or ornamental gift for someone‘s birthday or other special day. 3 sessions, 4:30-6:00pm, materials included.
Thursday
3
6:00 PM
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THURSDAY EVENINGS 6:00-8:00 pm.

For students in grades 4 through 9, members and non-members welcome.

Members $0, non-members $25. You can sign up for each date individually on the Events Calendar. Please REGISTER and pay before each session.
Thursday
3
8:00 PM
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The Volunteer Examiner Team of New England Amateur Radio, Inc. (NEAR) offers regular in-person amateur radio license exams at New England Sci-Tech. If you have a General or Extra class license, we will train you to be an examiner.
Friday
4
Your School or Library
9:00 AM
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School Event Planners: You may reserve this time block of up to 3 hours for outreach Planetarium Shows or outreach Science Programs by "registering" for the event. We will then negotiate the fine details and schedule. Payment comes after we agree on everything. Reserving this time block is tentative until we agree on the details.
Friday
4
New England Sci-Tech
9:30 AM
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A continuation of the Beginning Classical Latin course, students will now enjoy reading passages from story books and poems.
Friday
4
New England Sci-Tech
12:30 PM
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Eight Fridays, MAR 21, 28, Apr 4, 11, 18, May 2, 9, 16, 2025, 12:30-3:00 PM. Optional review and exam on MAY 23, 2:00 PM. (A snow day pushes everything to May 30.)

Students will learn about radio wave propagation, the electromagnetic spectrum, layers of the ionosphere, electronic circuits, radio operation, electrical safety, antennas, and so much more!

Students will learn how to solder electronic circuits and build an FM radio receiver to keep.

For many students, ham radio is a gateway into STEM careers such as Electrical Engineering, Space Exploration (many NASA astronauts are licensed amateur radio operators!), Emergency Management, Radio Systems Specialist, Aerospace Engineering, Medical Fields such as X-ray/MRI technicians.
Friday
4
3:30 PM
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Three weekly workshops per session. FRIDAY AFTERNOONS 3:30-4:30 pm. March 28, April 4, 11.

For students who love science in grades K through 3.
Friday
4
New England Sci-Tech
4:30 PM
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Eight Fridays, MAR 21, 28, Apr 4, 11, 18, May 2, 9, 16, 2025, 4:30-7:00 PM. Optional review and exam on MAY 23, 5:00 PM. (A snow day pushes everything to May 30.) (Bring a sandwich dinner to eat during class.)

Students will learn about radio wave propagation, the electromagnetic spectrum, layers of the ionosphere, electronic circuits, radio operation, electrical safety, antennas, and so much more!

Students will learn how to solder electronic circuits and build an FM radio receiver to keep.

For many students, ham radio is a gateway into STEM careers such as Electrical Engineering, Space Exploration (many NASA astronauts are licensed amateur radio operators!), Emergency Management, Radio Systems Specialist, Aerospace Engineering, Medical Fields such as X-ray/MRI technicians.
Friday
4
6:00 PM
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On Fridays, open members time is usually 6-9 pm.
Saturday
5
New England Sci-Tech
9:30 AM
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Apr 5 – Meeting #14, Work on radio license exam
Saturday
5
9:30 AM
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On Saturdays, open members time is usually 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. Sometimes you can stay later.
Saturday
5
New England Sci-Tech
12:00 PM
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Saturday open houses are between busy times when the facility is in use by workshops and member hours, so you are likely to see many activities and can meet some of our Saturday volunteers.
Saturday
5
New England Sci-Tech
1:00 PM
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Exciting engineering workshop hosted by the New England Weather Balloon Society. Students design and build a scientific payload that will fly to the edge of space aboard a high altitude balloon.

Signups in October and November.
Saturday
5
New England Sci-Tech
3:00 PM
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Scout Leaders and Party Planners: You may reserve this time block of up to 2 hours by "registering" for the event. We will then negotiate the fine details. Payment comes after we agree on everything.
Saturday
5
New England Sci-Tech
3:00 PM
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Exciting engineering workshop hosted by the New England Weather Balloon Society. Students design and build a scientific payload that will fly to the edge of space aboard a high altitude balloon.

Signups in October and November.
Saturday
5
New England Sci-Tech
5:00 PM
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Game Night- Dungeons & Dragons, MAGIC the Gathering, etc.
Sunday
6
New England Sci-Tech
11:00 AM
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Prep for INTRO and BEGINNING National Latin Exams, 12 Sundays, Apr 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25, Jun 1, 8, 15, 22, 11:00 AM-12:30 PM, In Person, $198, (Members $144).
Sunday
6
12:30 PM
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On Sundays, open members time is usually 12:30-3:30 pm. Leadership Team members are welcome to stay through the meetings on alternate Sundays 4-5 pm.
Sunday
6
New England Sci-Tech
1:00 PM
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The Volunteer Examiner Team of New England Amateur Radio, Inc. (NEAR) offers regular in-person amateur radio license exams at New England Sci-Tech, 16 Tech Circle, Natick, MA. License Candidates: Please read the procedures explained here. Examiners please RSVP from this page.
Sunday
6
New England Sci-Tech
1:30 PM
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Learn how to control robotic sensors and servos using a popular robotics platform development board from MakeBlock, the mBot Ranger. Eight Week 2-hr Sessions, Sundays, 1:30-3:30 pm, Feb 2, 9, Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Apr 6. For Grade 4 through 12, $240 (Members $160).
Sunday
6
New England Sci-Tech
2:00 PM
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Sunday afternoons are good times to visit if you are interested in Rocketry, although anyone can tour at this time. During the warmer months we have rocket build sessions on Sundays when you can meet the club leaders and even begin a rocket of your own. First rocket is free for new youth members.
Sunday
6
New England Sci-Tech
2:00 PM
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Course Overview:

This course will guide students through the fundamentals of model rocketry, from basic aerodynamics and propulsion principles to hands-on design and construction. By the end of the course, students will successfully design, build, and launch their own model rockets.
Sunday
6
4:00 PM
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Leadership Meetings on alternate Sundays at 4 pm, in person and by zoom.
Sunday
6
6:00 PM
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This ONLINE ham radio course will get you ready to take the Ham Radio GENERAL license exam, the SECOND of three certification levels. Geared toward adults, as well as junior high, high school, and home-school students. Four Sundays, MAR 30, APR 6, 13, 20, 2025, 6:00-9:00 pm Eastern (3:00-6:00 Pacific)
Monday
7
9:00 AM
Tuesday
8
New England Sci-Tech
11:30 AM
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Weekday mid-mornings are good times for Home School families to visit, test the drive times and traffic, and possibly meet some other home school families.
Tuesday
8
New England Sci-Tech
12:30 PM
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TUE Apr 8, 15, 29, May 6 (Skip Apr 22 school break), 2025, 12:30-2:30 PM

Session 8B: Woodshop and Electronics (gr 4-8)

Discount prices for members. We can adjust topics of the classes to meet your student‘s interests.
Tuesday
8
3:00 PM
More Info
Less Info
On Tuesdays, open members time is usually 3-9 pm. Earlier by appointment.
Tuesday
8
New England Sci-Tech
6:00 PM
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The Volunteer Examiner Team of New England Amateur Radio, Inc. (NEAR) offers regular in-person amateur radio license exams at New England Sci-Tech, 16 Tech Circle, Natick, MA. License Candidates: Please read the procedures explained here. Examiners please RSVP from this page.
Tuesday
8
New England Sci-Tech
7:00 PM
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Radio Club meets in-person and on-line. Please register if you are planning to attend in person so we can have a head count in case we will be ordering food. Otherwise, use the zoom link to join us on-line.
Wednesday
9
New England Sci-Tech
9:30 AM
More Info
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Bring your group or "pod" to a workshop at NEST. Let us offer a 2-hour enrichment program geared to your group‘s interests.
Wednesday
9
New England Sci-Tech
12:00 PM
More Info
Less Info
School Early Release Day Hours, Members free, Guests of Members $30 pre-paid. Sign up HERE.
Wednesday
9
New England Sci-Tech
6:30 PM
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WEDNESDAY EVENINGS – ADULT ED –
2-session Bluebird House workshop. For Adults only, learn hand tools and certain power tools to build a birdhouse for Bluebirds. Two evenings for 1.5 hrs each. If you finish ahead of schedule, we will teach you how to laser-engrave a plaque to mount on your birdhouse.
Thursday
10
New England Sci-Tech
9:30 AM
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Apr 10, 17, May 1, 8, 2025 (Skip Apr 24 school break), 2025, 9:30-11:30 AM

Session 8D: Woodshop and Electronics (gr 4-8)

Discount prices for members. We can adjust topics of the classes to meet your student‘s interests.
Thursday
10
New England Sci-Tech
12:30 PM
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Conceptual Physics: College Preview for Young Scholars
-- Thursdays 12:30-2:30 PM, Apr 10, 17, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29.
Thursday
10
New England Sci-Tech
12:30 PM
More Info
Less Info
Apr 10, 17, May 1, 8, 2025 (Skip Apr 24 school break), 12:30-2:30 PM

Session 8D: Woodshop and Electronics (gr 4-8)

Discount prices for members. We can adjust topics of the classes to meet your student‘s interests.
Thursday
10
New England Sci-Tech
4:00 PM
More Info
Less Info
Woodworking Workshop for students in grades 4 though 9. Learn basic hand tools while making a practical or ornamental gift for someone‘s birthday or other special day. 2 sessions, 4:00-6:00pm, materials included.
Thursday
10
6:00 PM
More Info
Less Info
THURSDAY EVENINGS 6:00-8:00 pm.

For students in grades 4 through 9, members and non-members welcome.

Members $0, non-members $25. You can sign up for each date individually on the Events Calendar. Please REGISTER and pay before each session.
Friday
11
New England Sci-Tech
9:30 AM
More Info
Less Info
A continuation of the Beginning Classical Latin course, students will now enjoy reading passages from story books and poems.
Friday
11
New England Sci-Tech
12:30 PM
More Info
Less Info
Eight Fridays, MAR 21, 28, Apr 4, 11, 18, May 2, 9, 16, 2025, 12:30-3:00 PM. Optional review and exam on MAY 23, 2:00 PM. (A snow day pushes everything to May 30.)

Students will learn about radio wave propagation, the electromagnetic spectrum, layers of the ionosphere, electronic circuits, radio operation, electrical safety, antennas, and so much more!

Students will learn how to solder electronic circuits and build an FM radio receiver to keep.

For many students, ham radio is a gateway into STEM careers such as Electrical Engineering, Space Exploration (many NASA astronauts are licensed amateur radio operators!), Emergency Management, Radio Systems Specialist, Aerospace Engineering, Medical Fields such as X-ray/MRI technicians.
Friday
11
3:30 PM
More Info
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Three weekly workshops per session. FRIDAY AFTERNOONS 3:30-4:30 pm. March 28, April 4, 11.

For students who love science in grades K through 3.
Friday
11
New England Sci-Tech
4:30 PM
More Info
Less Info
Eight Fridays, MAR 21, 28, Apr 4, 11, 18, May 2, 9, 16, 2025, 4:30-7:00 PM. Optional review and exam on MAY 23, 5:00 PM. (A snow day pushes everything to May 30.) (Bring a sandwich dinner to eat during class.)

Students will learn about radio wave propagation, the electromagnetic spectrum, layers of the ionosphere, electronic circuits, radio operation, electrical safety, antennas, and so much more!

Students will learn how to solder electronic circuits and build an FM radio receiver to keep.

For many students, ham radio is a gateway into STEM careers such as Electrical Engineering, Space Exploration (many NASA astronauts are licensed amateur radio operators!), Emergency Management, Radio Systems Specialist, Aerospace Engineering, Medical Fields such as X-ray/MRI technicians.
Friday
11
6:00 PM
More Info
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On Fridays, open members time is usually 6-9 pm.
Saturday
12
New England Sci-Tech
9:30 AM
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Apr 12 – Meeting #15, Work on radio license exam [CIS Application for Spaceflight deadline]
Saturday
12
9:30 AM
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On Saturdays, open members time is usually 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. Sometimes you can stay later.
Saturday
12
New England Sci-Tech
11:00 AM
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This is one of a series of 90-minute hands-on learning sessions that introduces and reinforces fundamental mechanical concepts. A primary focus is on application of these concepts. Concepts of a linear actuator and mechanical movement are introduced and reinforced with fun experiments and demonstrations. By the end students will be able to understand and create a mechanical engineering based invention along with obtaining a vast amount of knowledge on the basis of mechanical engineering.
Saturday
12
New England Sci-Tech
1:00 PM
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Exciting engineering workshop hosted by the New England Weather Balloon Society. Students design and build a scientific payload that will fly to the edge of space aboard a high altitude balloon.

Signups in October and November.
Saturday
12
New England Sci-Tech
3:00 PM
More Info
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Scout Leaders and Party Planners: You may reserve this time block of up to 2 hours by "registering" for the event. We will then negotiate the fine details. Payment comes after we agree on everything.
Saturday
12
New England Sci-Tech
3:00 PM
More Info
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Exciting engineering workshop hosted by the New England Weather Balloon Society. Students design and build a scientific payload that will fly to the edge of space aboard a high altitude balloon.

Signups in October and November.
Sunday
13
New England Sci-Tech
11:00 AM
More Info
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Prep for INTRO and BEGINNING National Latin Exams, 12 Sundays, Apr 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25, Jun 1, 8, 15, 22, 11:00 AM-12:30 PM, In Person, $198, (Members $144).
Sunday
13
New England Sci-Tech
12:30 PM
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Learn how to control robotic sensors, servos, and LEDs using the most popular and widely used robotics microcontroller development board, the Arduino. Seven Week 2-hr Sessions, Sundays, Apr 13, 27, May 4, 18, June 1, 8, 15, 12:30-2:30 PM. For Grade 6 through Adult.
Sunday
13
12:30 PM
More Info
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On Sundays, open members time is usually 12:30-3:30 pm. Leadership Team members are welcome to stay through the meetings on alternate Sundays 4-5 pm.
Sunday
13
New England Sci-Tech
2:00 PM
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Course Overview:

This course will guide students through the fundamentals of model rocketry, from basic aerodynamics and propulsion principles to hands-on design and construction. By the end of the course, students will successfully design, build, and launch their own model rockets.
Sunday
13
New England Sci-Tech
3:00 PM
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Sci-Tech Hack Club - A student-organized club for coding enthusiasts

This is a club for NEST members and geared toward high-school aged coders, but younger students with coding interest and experience may apply to join.
Sunday
13
New England Sci-Tech
3:00 PM
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Scout Leaders and Party Planners: You may reserve this time block of up to 2 hours by "registering" for the event. We will then negotiate the fine details. Payment comes after we agree on everything.
Sunday
13
6:00 PM
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This ONLINE ham radio course will get you ready to take the Ham Radio GENERAL license exam, the SECOND of three certification levels. Geared toward adults, as well as junior high, high school, and home-school students. Four Sundays, MAR 30, APR 6, 13, 20, 2025, 6:00-9:00 pm Eastern (3:00-6:00 Pacific)
Monday
14
9:00 AM
Tuesday
15
New England Sci-Tech
9:30 AM
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TUE Apr 8, 15, 29, May 6 (Skip Apr 22 school break), 2025, 9:30-11:30 AM

Session 8A: Woodshop and Electronics (gr 4-8)

Discount prices for members. We can adjust topics of the classes to meet your student‘s interests.
Tuesday
15
New England Sci-Tech
12:30 PM
More Info
Less Info
TUE Apr 8, 15, 29, May 6 (Skip Apr 22 school break), 2025, 12:30-2:30 PM

Session 8B: Woodshop and Electronics (gr 4-8)

Discount prices for members. We can adjust topics of the classes to meet your student‘s interests.
Tuesday
15
3:00 PM
More Info
Less Info
On Tuesdays, open members time is usually 3-9 pm. Earlier by appointment.
Tuesday
15
New England Sci-Tech
3:00 PM
More Info
Less Info
Scout Leaders: You may reserve this time block of up to 2 hours by "registering" for the event. We will then negotiate the fine details. Payment comes after we agree on everything.
Tuesday
15
New England Sci-Tech
6:00 PM
More Info
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Tuesday evenings are best for Amateur Radio tours. "Ham radio" is a hobby enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of people worldwide. See state-of-the-art electronics and learn how you and your family can get involved in this life-long hobby.
Tuesday
15
New England Sci-Tech
7:00 PM
More Info
Less Info
Radio Club meets in-person and on-line. Please register if you are planning to attend in person so we can have a head count in case we will be ordering food. Otherwise, use the zoom link to join us on-line.
Wednesday
16
New England Sci-Tech
9:30 AM
More Info
Less Info
Bring your group or "pod" to a workshop at NEST. Let us offer a 2-hour enrichment program geared to your group‘s interests.
Wednesday
16
New England Sci-Tech
6:30 PM
More Info
Less Info
WEDNESDAY EVENINGS – ADULT ED –
2-session Bluebird House workshop. For Adults only, learn hand tools and certain power tools to build a birdhouse for Bluebirds. Two evenings for 1.5 hrs each. If you finish ahead of schedule, we will teach you how to laser-engrave a plaque to mount on your birdhouse.
Thursday
17
New England Sci-Tech
9:30 AM
More Info
Less Info
Apr 10, 17, May 1, 8, 2025 (Skip Apr 24 school break), 2025, 9:30-11:30 AM

Session 8D: Woodshop and Electronics (gr 4-8)

Discount prices for members. We can adjust topics of the classes to meet your student‘s interests.
Thursday
17
New England Sci-Tech
11:30 AM
More Info
Less Info
Weekday mid-mornings are good times for Home School families to visit, test the drive times and traffic, and possibly meet some other home school families.
Thursday
17
New England Sci-Tech
12:30 PM
More Info
Less Info
Conceptual Physics: College Preview for Young Scholars
-- Thursdays 12:30-2:30 PM, Apr 10, 17, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29.
Thursday
17
New England Sci-Tech
12:30 PM
More Info
Less Info
Apr 10, 17, May 1, 8, 2025 (Skip Apr 24 school break), 12:30-2:30 PM

Session 8D: Woodshop and Electronics (gr 4-8)

Discount prices for members. We can adjust topics of the classes to meet your student‘s interests.
Thursday
17
New England Sci-Tech
4:00 PM
More Info
Less Info
Woodworking Workshop for students in grades 4 though 9. Learn basic hand tools while making a practical or ornamental gift for someone‘s birthday or other special day. 2 sessions, 4:00-6:00pm, materials included.
Thursday
17
6:00 PM
More Info
Less Info
THURSDAY EVENINGS 6:00-8:00 pm.

For students in grades 4 through 9, members and non-members welcome.

Members $0, non-members $25. You can sign up for each date individually on the Events Calendar. Please REGISTER and pay before each session.
Thursday
17
8:00 PM
More Info
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This 1-hour session gives you an overview of the VE system and explanation of the electronic exams.
Friday
18
New England Sci-Tech
9:30 AM
More Info
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A continuation of the Beginning Classical Latin course, students will now enjoy reading passages from story books and poems.
Friday
18
New England Sci-Tech
10:00 AM
More Info
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ARRL Amateur Radio Open House is a national event being hosted by local amateur radio clubs in April to coincide with World Amateur Radio Day on April 18. The event is designed to highlight technical innovations in ham radio, and show off the current state of the art. It will serve as a tool to tell the story of amateur radio being a pathway to tomorrow‘s technical careers.
Friday
18
New England Sci-Tech
12:00 PM
More Info
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ARRL Amateur Radio Open House is a national event being hosted by local amateur radio clubs in April to coincide with World Amateur Radio Day on April 18. The event is designed to highlight technical innovations in ham radio, and show off the current state of the art. It will serve as a tool to tell the story of amateur radio being a pathway to tomorrow‘s technical careers.
Friday
18
New England Sci-Tech
12:30 PM
More Info
Less Info
Eight Fridays, MAR 21, 28, Apr 4, 11, 18, May 2, 9, 16, 2025, 12:30-3:00 PM. Optional review and exam on MAY 23, 2:00 PM. (A snow day pushes everything to May 30.)

Students will learn about radio wave propagation, the electromagnetic spectrum, layers of the ionosphere, electronic circuits, radio operation, electrical safety, antennas, and so much more!

Students will learn how to solder electronic circuits and build an FM radio receiver to keep.

For many students, ham radio is a gateway into STEM careers such as Electrical Engineering, Space Exploration (many NASA astronauts are licensed amateur radio operators!), Emergency Management, Radio Systems Specialist, Aerospace Engineering, Medical Fields such as X-ray/MRI technicians.
Friday
18
New England Sci-Tech
2:00 PM
More Info
Less Info
ARRL Amateur Radio Open House is a national event being hosted by local amateur radio clubs in April to coincide with World Amateur Radio Day on April 18. The event is designed to highlight technical innovations in ham radio, and show off the current state of the art. It will serve as a tool to tell the story of amateur radio being a pathway to tomorrow‘s technical careers.
Friday
18
New England Sci-Tech
4:30 PM
More Info
Less Info
Eight Fridays, MAR 21, 28, Apr 4, 11, 18, May 2, 9, 16, 2025, 4:30-7:00 PM. Optional review and exam on MAY 23, 5:00 PM. (A snow day pushes everything to May 30.) (Bring a sandwich dinner to eat during class.)

Students will learn about radio wave propagation, the electromagnetic spectrum, layers of the ionosphere, electronic circuits, radio operation, electrical safety, antennas, and so much more!

Students will learn how to solder electronic circuits and build an FM radio receiver to keep.

For many students, ham radio is a gateway into STEM careers such as Electrical Engineering, Space Exploration (many NASA astronauts are licensed amateur radio operators!), Emergency Management, Radio Systems Specialist, Aerospace Engineering, Medical Fields such as X-ray/MRI technicians.
Friday
18
New England Sci-Tech
6:00 PM
More Info
Less Info
ARRL Amateur Radio Open House is a national event being hosted by local amateur radio clubs in April to coincide with World Amateur Radio Day on April 18. The event is designed to highlight technical innovations in ham radio, and show off the current state of the art. It will serve as a tool to tell the story of amateur radio being a pathway to tomorrow‘s technical careers.
Friday
18
6:00 PM
More Info
Less Info
On Fridays, open members time is usually 6-9 pm.
Saturday
19
9:30 AM
More Info
Less Info
On Saturdays, open members time is usually 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. Sometimes you can stay later.
Saturday
19
New England Sci-Tech
12:00 PM
More Info
Less Info
Scout Leaders and Party Planners: You may reserve this time block of up to 2 hours by "registering" for the event. We will then negotiate the fine details. Payment comes after we agree on everything.
Saturday
19
New England Sci-Tech
1:00 PM
More Info
Less Info
Exciting engineering workshop hosted by the New England Weather Balloon Society. Students design and build a scientific payload that will fly to the edge of space aboard a high altitude balloon.

Signups in October and November.
Saturday
19
New England Sci-Tech
2:00 PM
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Saturday open houses are between busy times when the facility is in use by workshops and member hours, so you are likely to see many activities and can meet some of our Saturday volunteers.
Sunday
20
New England Sci-Tech
11:00 AM
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Prep for INTRO and BEGINNING National Latin Exams, 12 Sundays, Apr 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25, Jun 1, 8, 15, 22, 11:00 AM-12:30 PM, In Person, $198, (Members $144).
Sunday
20
12:30 PM
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On Sundays, open members time is usually 12:30-3:30 pm. Leadership Team members are welcome to stay through the meetings on alternate Sundays 4-5 pm.
Sunday
20
6:00 PM
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This ONLINE ham radio course will get you ready to take the Ham Radio GENERAL license exam, the SECOND of three certification levels. Geared toward adults, as well as junior high, high school, and home-school students. Four Sundays, MAR 30, APR 6, 13, 20, 2025, 6:00-9:00 pm Eastern (3:00-6:00 Pacific)
Monday
21
9:00 AM
Tuesday
22
New England Sci-Tech
9:00 AM
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School Early Release Day and School Break Workshops, Members free, Guests of Members $30 pre-paid. Sign up HERE.
Tuesday
22
New England Sci-Tech
12:00 PM
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School Early Release Day and School Break Workshops, Members free, Guests of Members $30 pre-paid. Sign up HERE.
Tuesday
22
3:00 PM
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On Tuesdays, open members time is usually 3-9 pm. Earlier by appointment.
Tuesday
22
New England Sci-Tech
6:00 PM
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Tuesday evenings are best for Amateur Radio tours. "Ham radio" is a hobby enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of people worldwide. See state-of-the-art electronics and learn how you and your family can get involved in this life-long hobby.
Tuesday
22
New England Sci-Tech
7:00 PM
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Radio Club meets in-person and on-line. Please register if you are planning to attend in person so we can have a head count in case we will be ordering food. Otherwise, use the zoom link to join us on-line.
Wednesday
23
New England Sci-Tech
9:00 AM
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School Early Release Day and School Break Workshops, Members free, Guests of Members $30 pre-paid. Sign up HERE.
Wednesday
23
New England Sci-Tech
12:00 PM
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School Early Release Day and School Break Workshops, Members free, Guests of Members $30 pre-paid. Sign up HERE.
Thursday
24
New England Sci-Tech
9:00 AM
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School Early Release Day and School Break Workshops, Members free, Guests of Members $30 pre-paid. Sign up HERE.
Thursday
24
New England Sci-Tech
12:00 PM
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School Early Release Day and School Break Workshops, Members free, Guests of Members $30 pre-paid. Sign up HERE.
Thursday
24
6:00 PM
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THURSDAY EVENINGS 6:00-8:00 pm.

For students in grades 4 through 9, members and non-members welcome.

Members $0, non-members $25. You can sign up for each date individually on the Events Calendar. Please REGISTER and pay before each session.
Friday
25
New England Sci-Tech
9:00 AM
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School Early Release Day and School Break Workshops, Members free, Guests of Members $30 pre-paid. Sign up HERE.
Friday
25
New England Sci-Tech
12:00 PM
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School Early Release Day and School Break Workshops, Members free, Guests of Members $30 pre-paid. Sign up HERE.
Friday
25
6:00 PM
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On Fridays, open members time is usually 6-9 pm.
Saturday
26
9:30 AM
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On Saturdays, open members time is usually 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. Sometimes you can stay later.
Saturday
26
New England Sci-Tech
1:00 PM
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Exciting engineering workshop hosted by the New England Weather Balloon Society. Students design and build a scientific payload that will fly to the edge of space aboard a high altitude balloon.

Signups in October and November.
Saturday
26
New England Sci-Tech
3:00 PM
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Scout Leaders and Party Planners: You may reserve this time block of up to 2 hours by "registering" for the event. We will then negotiate the fine details. Payment comes after we agree on everything.
Saturday
26
New England Sci-Tech
3:00 PM
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Exciting engineering workshop hosted by the New England Weather Balloon Society. Students design and build a scientific payload that will fly to the edge of space aboard a high altitude balloon.

Signups in October and November.
Saturday
26
New England Sci-Tech
5:00 PM
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Game Night- MAGIC, Battlin‘Bots, MineCraft, etc.
Sunday
27
New England Sci-Tech
11:00 AM
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Prep for INTRO and BEGINNING National Latin Exams, 12 Sundays, Apr 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25, Jun 1, 8, 15, 22, 11:00 AM-12:30 PM, In Person, $198, (Members $144).
Sunday
27
New England Sci-Tech
12:30 PM
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Learn how to control robotic sensors, servos, and LEDs using the most popular and widely used robotics microcontroller development board, the Arduino. Seven Week 2-hr Sessions, Sundays, Apr 13, 27, May 4, 18, June 1, 8, 15, 12:30-2:30 PM. For Grade 6 through Adult.
Sunday
27
12:30 PM
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On Sundays, open members time is usually 12:30-3:30 pm. Leadership Team members are welcome to stay through the meetings on alternate Sundays 4-5 pm.
Sunday
27
New England Sci-Tech
1:00 PM
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The Volunteer Examiner Team of New England Amateur Radio, Inc. (NEAR) offers regular in-person amateur radio license exams at New England Sci-Tech, 16 Tech Circle, Natick, MA. License Candidates: Please read the procedures explained here. Examiners please RSVP from this page.
Sunday
27
New England Sci-Tech
2:00 PM
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Course Overview:

This course will guide students through the fundamentals of model rocketry, from basic aerodynamics and propulsion principles to hands-on design and construction. By the end of the course, students will successfully design, build, and launch their own model rockets.
Sunday
27
New England Sci-Tech
3:00 PM
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Sci-Tech Hack Club - A student-organized club for coding enthusiasts

This is a club for NEST members and geared toward high-school aged coders, but younger students with coding interest and experience may apply to join.
Sunday
27
4:00 PM
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Leadership Meetings on alternate Sundays at 4 pm, in person and by zoom.
Sunday
27
6:00 PM
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This 4-week ONLINE ham radio license course will get you ready to take the Ham Radio TECHNICIAN license exam, the FIRST of three certification levels. Four Sundays APR 27, May 4, 11, 18, 2025, 6:00-9:00 pm Eastern (Zoom only)
Monday
28
9:00 AM
Tuesday
29
New England Sci-Tech
9:30 AM
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TUE Apr 8, 15, 29, May 6 (Skip Apr 22 school break), 2025, 9:30-11:30 AM

Session 8A: Woodshop and Electronics (gr 4-8)

Discount prices for members. We can adjust topics of the classes to meet your student‘s interests.
Tuesday
29
New England Sci-Tech
11:30 AM
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Weekday mid-mornings are good times for Home School families to visit, test the drive times and traffic, and possibly meet some other home school families.
Tuesday
29
New England Sci-Tech
12:30 PM
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TUE Apr 8, 15, 29, May 6 (Skip Apr 22 school break), 2025, 12:30-2:30 PM

Session 8B: Woodshop and Electronics (gr 4-8)

Discount prices for members. We can adjust topics of the classes to meet your student‘s interests.
Tuesday
29
3:00 PM
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On Tuesdays, open members time is usually 3-9 pm. Earlier by appointment.
Tuesday
29
New England Sci-Tech
6:00 PM
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The Volunteer Examiner Team of New England Amateur Radio, Inc. (NEAR) offers regular in-person amateur radio license exams at New England Sci-Tech, 16 Tech Circle, Natick, MA. License Candidates: Please read the procedures explained here. Examiners please RSVP from this page.
Tuesday
29
New England Sci-Tech
7:00 PM
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Radio Club meets in-person and on-line. Please register if you are planning to attend in person so we can have a head count in case we will be ordering food. Otherwise, use the zoom link to join us on-line.
Wednesday
30
Your School or Library
9:00 AM
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School Event Planners: You may reserve this time block of up to 3 hours for outreach Planetarium Shows or outreach Science Programs by "registering" for the event. We will then negotiate the fine details and schedule. Payment comes after we agree on everything. Reserving this time block is tentative until we agree on the details.
Wednesday
30
New England Sci-Tech
9:30 AM
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Bring your group or "pod" to a workshop at NEST. Let us offer a 2-hour enrichment program geared to your group‘s interests.
Wednesday
30
7:30 PM
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Online by Zoom - Beginner Level – This is a condensed Morse code course with only 6 lessons! Appropriate for children in 5th grade and up. WEDNESDAY evenings 7:30 to 8:30 pm Eastern Time on APR 30, MAY 7, 14, 21, 28, JUN 4.