Afterschool Programs

About

PUDDLESTOMPERS Afterschool Programs connect children to the natural world through active science-based activities, hands-on exploration, active movement, stories and games! This program is offered for PreK - 2nd grade and is known as Outdoor Explorers. Each week children learn about a new topic in nature. All of our lesson topics are designed to span all seasons and to highlight what is going on in nature during that specific season. At the end of each program, we provide a take-home handout that includes: factual information, a list of books, exploration and project activities, and online resources related to the theme in order to extend learning into the home.

Our Afterschool Programs can be customized to suit the needs of your school. Program location, structure, length, activities, and topics can all be adjusted to create the best lesson for your young explorers!

 

  • Designed for PreK-2nd grade students.

  • Classes are typically between 1 and 1.5 hours long.

    Maximum of 12 children per class.

  • Classes are held on school grounds. Our programs are best suited for outdoor spaces, but are adaptable to indoor spaces depending on the weather and season. We offer programs to schools throughout the Boston area!

  • All of our lessons correlate with the Massachusetts Curriculum Standards and are STEM-Based.

Sample Topics

Fall: Squirrels, Chipmunks, Grasshoppers, Migration
Winter: Evergreens, Foxes, Owls, Animal Homes, Porcupines, Active Winter Animals
Spring: Seed Growth, Signs of Spring, Birds Nesting, Frogs, Trees, Weather, Mud & Soil
Summer: Ants, Flowers, Pollination, Ducks & Geese, Turtles, Beavers

To see a full list of all of our lessons, please visit our STEM-based Curriculum page. 

Schools We Serve

Jackson Walnut Park: Newton, MA

John M. Tobin Montessori School: Cambridge, MA

Kingsley Montessori School: Boston, MA

Lesley-Ellis School: Arlington, MA

Lexington Montessori School: Lexington, MA

Rashi School: Dedham, MA

Saint John's School: Wellesley, MA

Solomon Schechter Day School: Newton, MA

Temple Beth Avodah Early Learning Center: Newton, MA

Wellan Montessori: Newton, MA

Wellesley Recreation After School: Wellesley, MA

Weston Recreation After School: Weston, MA

Amigos Community School: Cambridge, MA

Bowen Afterschool: Newton, MA

Buckingham Browne & Nichols: Cambridge, MA

Cambridgeport School: Cambridge, MA

Cambridge Montessori School: Cambridge, MA

Carroll School: Waltham, MA

Children's Center of Weston: Weston, MA

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. School: Cambridge, MA

Driscoll School: Brookline, MA

German International School of Boston: Watertown, MA

Graham and Parks School: Cambridge, MA

Haggerty School: Cambridge, MA

Hayes School: Chestnut Hill, MA

Pricing

Please contact us for a quote
Rates are subject to change due to travel fees or required documents/procedures

Book an Afterschool Program

Please fill out the form below if you would like to request more information (including pricing) about our Afterschool Programs, or would like to design a program with us! You may also contact us at info@puddlestompers.com or (617) 527-2000 with any questions.