Featured Programs

Featured Programs - Summer 2026

Battle of the Schools 1-Mile Fun Run

Saturday, May 2nd

* The school with the most participants will receive the traveling trophy!
* 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards will be given to each grade.
* All 1st Place winners will be placed into a Grand Prize drawing!
* All participants who did not come in 1st place will be placed into a Grand Prize drawing!
Time: Check in at 9:15 AM, Line up at 9:45 AM; Run starts at 10:00 AM
Fee: $15
Ages: Kindergarten - 6th Grade
Location: Centennial Park
Note: Participants may register up to the day of the race but will not be guaranteed a t-shirt after deadline.
T-Shirt Deadline: Friday, April 17th

Crew 10-14 

Field Trip Experience
Friday, June 12th - Top Golf
Friday, June 26th - Mall Trip (lunch included)
Friday, July 10th - Stratica Salt Museum
Friday, July 24th - Kenwood Cove Water Park 

Take a break from the ordinary! Join us for a Crew 10-14 Field Trip Experience, a new summer program offering fun Friday field trips outside of Newton. Each month we’ll visit two different destination. Every trip is something new and exciting! Space is limited, so sign up early and get ready for a summer full of exploration, friends, and adventure.
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00/5:00 PM
Fee: $35 per trip
Ages: 10 years - 14 years
Meeting Location: NRC
Registration Deadline: Wednesdays, 5/27, 6/17, 6/24, & 7/15
Minimum Enrollment: 10  Maximum Enrollment: 13
Note: Please send a lunch with your child.

Newton Community Camp 101

Monday, July 27th - Friday, July 31st

Newton Community Camp 101 offers an exciting, behind-the-scenes look at our community! Throughout the week, participants will tour a variety of local businesses, enjoy lunch at Newton restaurants, and come together to complete a meaningful community service project.
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fee: $135
Ages: Entering 3rd Grade - Completed 5th Grade
Instructor: Candice Egizi-Sifuentez & NRC Staff
Location: Meeting in NRC Cottonwood Room
         Traveling to Newton Community Businesses 
Registration Deadline: Monday, July 13th
Minimum Enrollment: 10 Maximum Enrollment: 13
Note: MUST PRE-REGISTER and attend all 5 days of camp. We will be transported to businesses not in walking distance.