PUDDLESTOMPERS | Newton Summer Program

Newton Summer Program
Offered through Newton Parks and Recreation

Explore beautiful parks set along the Charles River!

Explore vernal pools hidden among white pine trees!

Flip over logs to find worms, bugs, and salamanders!

Discover bird nests in grassy meadows!

Nahanton Park Nature Center
455 Nahanton St, Newton

Auburndale Cove
West Pine St, Auburndale

Summer Programs

Information at a Glance

Ages	3-6 years old, 6-8 years old (Nahanton) (Drop-Off)
Time	9am - 1pm (bring a nut-free lunch)
Location	Nahanton Park and Auburndale Cove
Cost	$300/week/child; 10% Sibling Discount
Early Drop-Off	8:30am ($8/day/child)
Extended Day	1pm - 3pm ($32/day/child)

Weekly Themes

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

Nahanton Park Nature Center - 455 Nahanton St, Newton

On the Wing (June 11 - 15) 3-6 year olds
Discover the world of nature in flight! Bats, butterflies, and birds…oh my!

Sense Exploration (June 18 - 22) 3-6 and 6-8 year olds!
Discover nature using all five senses! Touch rough tree back & catch chirping crickets!

Green Thumbs (June 25 - 29) 3-6 and 6-8 year olds!
Grow plants, search for seeds, and dig for worms in this hands-on gardening week!

Auburndale Cove - West Pine Street, Auburndale

FOURTH OF JULY VACATION WEEK - JULY 2, 3, 5, 6
AT AUBURNDALE COVE

Theme: Creepy Crawlies
Dig in the dirt, turn over leaves, and dip in the pond to find fascinating bugs!

Scientists in Training (July 9 - 13)
Explore a different scientific field each day with fun activities & outdoor experiments!

Nature Builders (July 16 - 20)
Nature is full of busy builders! Weave a spider web and construct a giant bird nest!

What's Cooking? (July 23 - 27)
Collect acorns for squirrels and follow bees from flower to flower!

Bone Detectives (July 30 - August 3)
What did an owl eat for lunch? Investigate real bones to uncover clues about animal life!

Dino Nature (August 6 - 10)
Learn about plants and animals that have existed since the time of the dinosaurs!

Music Makers (August 13 - 17)
Follow the sounds of frogs to the pond and call out to chickadees!

Animal Discovery (August 20 - 24)
Animal lovers will delight as they learn about furry and feathered friends!

Nature Sleuths (August 27 - 31)
Solve a new nature mystery each day! Follow tracks & learn the secret pine tree message!

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