Chestnut Hill Summer Program

Explore the beautiful Hammond Woods!

Catch tadpoles and salamanders in the pond!

Hike down deer trails winding through the forest!

Observe a hawk catching a mouse in the meadow!

Located at, but not affiliated with, Congregation Mishkan Tefila
300 Hammond Pond Parkway, Chestnut Hill See map

Conveniently located near Rt. 9, just north of the Chestnut Hill Mall

Information at a Glance

Summer Programs

Weekly Themes

Every day is different! Sign up for as many weeks as you like!

Nature Builders (June 18 - 22)
Nature is full of busy builders! Weave a spider web and construct a giant bird nest!

Dino Nature (June 25 - 29)
Learn about plants and animals that have existed since the time of the dinosaurs!

FOURTH OF JULY VACATION WEEK - JULY 2, 3, 5, 6

Theme: On the Wing
Discover the world of nature in flight! Bats, butterflies, and birds…oh my!

Sign up for 1, 2, 3, or all 4 days! ($60/day/child)

Green Thumbs (July 9 - 13)
Grow plants, search for seeds, and dig for worms in this hands-on gardening week!

Creepy Crawlies (July 16 - 20)
Dig in the dirt, turn over leaves, and dip in the pond to find fascinating bugs!

Nature Sleuths (July 23 - 27)
Solve a new nature mystery each day! Follow tracks & learn the secret pine tree message!

Animal Discovery (July 30 - August 3)
Animal lovers will delight as they learn about furry and feathered friends!

Scientists in Training (August 6 - 10)
Explore a different scientific field each day with fun activities & outdoor experiments!

Bone Detectives (August 13 - 17)
What did an owl eat for lunch? Investigate real bones to uncover clues about animal life!

Sense Exploration (August 20 - 24)
Discover nature using all five senses! Touch rough tree back & catch chirping crickets!

Music Makers (August 27 - 31)
Follow the sounds of frogs to the pond and catch noisy grasshoppers in the meadow!

PUDDLESTOMPERS Nature Exploration, Inc • 1 Bridge St, Suite 105, Newton, MA 02458 • 617.527.2000 • info@puddlestompers.com