Click on the links below to check out community events and activities that are relevant to families of middle school students or scroll down to view details for these events & classes.
Upcoming Community Events
Lexington Community Education
Many classes for tweens and teens offered throughout the year, afterschool and evenings, both by Zoom and in-person. Classes range from cooking, fiction writing, dance, art, and roleplaying.
Free Confidential Mental Health Services for Youth and Families
Youth Counseling Connection (YCC) provides free mental health services and we are excited to announce our weekly Drop-In hours are back in Fall 2022! On Wednesdays from 3:00-4:30, youth or families can walk in and have immediate access to a therapist. This is a great resource for those who have had a hard time accessing services, or for someone who wants to see what therapy is all about! YCC is located at 7 Harrington Road at First Parish in Lexington. Learn more at youthcounselingconnection.org, or follow us on Facebook ( and Instagram).
Dyslexia Parent Support Group
The Dyslexia Parents Group of Lexington is a sub-group of the Lexington Special Education Parent Teacher Association.
We meet monthly and are open to any parent in the Lexington Public Schools (LPS) who has a dyslexic child or thinks that they may have one and needs to talk with and learn from other parents. Whether or not your child is on an IEP, in the process of establishing one, or you’re just curious and need more information, please come to share your experiences, ask questions, and impart your knowledge in a supportive environment.
The goals of our group are to:
Increase our collective knowledge of dyslexia and what our children need as learners
Raise awareness of dyslexia among Lexington Public Schools’ educators, administrators and throughout the community
Learn how to access testing and evaluation services to gain an accurate and comprehensive profile of our children
Learn how to navigate the LPS Special Education system and advocate for our children to gain the right support services
Raise our children’s self-confidence and help them advocate for their learning needs at school
Learn from each other and celebrate the special gifts our children bring to the world
For more information about this group, please visit http://lexdyslexia.weebly.com/ or email: dyslexia@lexsepta.org.
ADHD Parent Support Group
We are parents who have a student (or students!) with an ADHD diagnosis in Lexington Public Schools, or think that they may have one and need to talk with and learn from other parents. We meet periodically throughout the school year. For more information about this group, please contact Jennifer Yaar.
The Lexington ADHD Parent Support Group is a sub-group of the Lexington Special Education Parent Teacher Association (LexSEPTA) and Lexington SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Council (www.lexsepta.org).
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Zoom
monthly welcome coffees
Please join us for the next Welcome Coffee hosted by the Lexington Community Coalition. Come learn what you need to know to make the most of living in a unique historic community. Whether you are new to Lexington or have been here for a while, you are very welcome to join us. These informal gatherings will provide you an overview of town, school and community resources. Bring your questions and meet some friendly people. All ages welcome. Read More...
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Zoom
Events and Activities for lgbtq+ kids and their families
PFLAG Parent/Family Support Group, every 2nd Thursday of the month, 7:00-9:00pm, at First Parish in Lexington. Talking with others who understand your family makes all the difference in the world. You learn about the what’s what and how to’s - and, more importantly, feel accepted and embraced. Contact LexingtonSupport@gbpflag.org for information on how to connect or go to https://gbpflag.org for a complete list of parent/caregiver meetings taking place weekly.
For additional resources and opportunities, see LexPride's website.
Various Times and Locations
Lexington Destination Imagination (DI)
Originally identified as Odyssey of the Mind, Lexington DI is an extra-curricular club that has been active for almost 20 years and we are proud to be part of the Lexington community, inspiring students, teaching creativity and problem solving. For the past couple of years, we have had 10+ teams who completed projects and skits including STEM, fine arts, improv, and social service. Students take full ownership, with no assistance allowed from parents or siblings.
We’ll be creating our DI teams (5-7 students each) for the school year soon. Students from K-12 are welcome. There are 70+ students already registered, but we’d love more!
Go to www.LexDI.org for more information and registration. Or simply follow this link to register your child. We also welcome volunteers to help out the DI community. Please contact us at LexingtonMADI@gmail.com.
Boys & Girls, K to Grade 12
Lexington-Bedford Youth Hockey
Lexington-Bedford Youth Hockey (LBYH) is a non-profit recreational youth hockey program. LBYH offers boys and girls the opportunity to participate and play hockey in a manner that fosters sportsmanship and fair play through skill development and competition, which builds character and encourages players to become good citizens and ambassadors of the sport. For available programs and registration information go to LBYH.net.
Boys & Girls programs
### Lexington Youth Lacrosse - Fall Registration is Open There are 3 things you should know about the sport of LACROSSE: 1. LACROSSE is known as the “Fastest Sport on Two Feet” 2. LACROSSE is the fastest growing sport in the US 3. Registration for fall LACROSSE is only open till September 6th
Lexington Youth Lacrosse has both boys and girls programs and is open to all players Grade K-8th
Our program is dedicated to introducing, teaching, and expanding youth lacrosse through our integrated and age based programs, which provide a fun, competitive, and instructional environment. Lacrosse is complementary to soccer, hockey, and basketball, as it is a continuous-play team sport that reinforces and advances common offensive and defensive concepts.
Too often we hear parents say they don’t know the sport so they never introduced it to their children. You don’t have to know the sport – that’s what Lexington Youth Lacrosse is here for!
Boys & Girls, Grade K-8
Lexington United Soccer Club
The Lexington United Soccer Club (LUSC) offers many opportunities for kids to get outside and play soccer in fall, spring, and summer. Don’t have plans for April vacation? LUSC offers a camp that your K-8th grader is sure to enjoy. And if you are a planner, check out the three summer camps taking place in June, July, and August. More information...
Boys & Girls, Pre-K to Grade 12
artspan teen classes
Registration is open for ArtSpan classes at the Munroe Center for the Arts. There are many traditional classes on offer as well as new ones such as makerspace, fashion class, and theater class. Weekend and evening workshops are also open to teens. Check out the options at www.munroecenter.org/artspan. For questions or more information, contact the Autumn, the ArtSpan director, at 781-862-6040 or autumn@munroecenter.org
Teen Classes
Does your middle schooler sometimes need a ride home from school due to after-school activities?
Consider Lexpress! Lexpress operates 6 routes Monday-Friday. Read More...
Contact: 781-861-1210 or lexpress@lexingtonma.gov
Lexington Neighbors and Newcomers Club
Whether you're new to Lexington or looking for a fun way to connect with other Lexingtonians, don't forget to check out and join the Lexington Neighbors and Newcomers Club. Please visit our website at http://www.lexington-newcomers.org/ to learn more.
### Penguin Coding School Learn to code with our free week of trial classes at Penguin Coding School. Choose from over a hundred courses to find the right fit for you and your child during this week of free classes. From Scratch, to Minecraft, to Python, experience our five star rated teachers. Visit us at 5 Militia Drive, or online at https://penguincodingschool.com/freetrial or call us at (781) 277-2755.
