Newton Summer Camps 2027
About
Each summer camp program will be a 4.5-hour drop-off from 9:00 am-1:30 pm. Early drop-off is from 8:20 am-9:00 am, and extended day is from 1:30 pm-3:30 pm.
PUDDLESTOMPERS Summer Camps offer an amazing hands-on nature experience for young naturalists! Following a weekly theme, each day children and educators investigate a different topic in nature. Our experienced teacher naturalists guide children in nature discovery and play through hands-on exploration, active movement, outdoor play, craft, stories and songs.
PLEASE NOTE: All children must be potty-trained in order to attend any PUDDLESTOMPERS Drop-Off Program.
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We are accepting children aged 3 years 9 months to 7 years of age at our Needham Camps!
Children must be born before October 1st 2023 to attend a PUDDLESTOMPERS Summer Camp
Children will be placed into two groups (explorers & hikers) based on age.
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This is a 4.5-hour drop-off program that runs from 9:00am-1:30pm each day.
Early Drop-Off (8:20-9am) & Extended Day (1:30-3:30pm) options available each day!
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Our newton camps take place in two locations:
PUDDLESTOMPERS Nature Center at 45 Puddingstone Lane in Newton
Nahanton Park in Newton
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Programs are held outdoors as much as possible, with appropriately spaced indoor options for inclement weather (please check our policies for more info). Please come prepared with sneakers and/or boots, rain gear, snow gear, layers, sunscreen, bugspray, etc.—whatever your child needs to be comfortable outdoors on the day!
Please also pack your child with a water bottle and a nut-free snack and lunch. Please note that we require all snacks, lunches, and other food items brought with a child to a drop-off program to be clearly and completely labelled with their contents. If your child arrives with unlabelled food, we will provide you with a form to fill out upon drop-off specifying the contents of their lunchbox.
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Due to Massachusetts state regulations, all children attending PUDDLESTOMPERS Drop-off Programs must submit a health form (including a physical dated within 18 months and a full immunization record), a completed consent form, and a waiver of liability. These forms must be submitted prior to the start of your program. If these forms are not received by the start of your child's program, your child will not be allowed to attend per Board of Health regulations and no refunds will be given. You can email all health forms to healthforms@puddlestompers.com, or mail your health forms to:
PUDDLESTOMPERS™ Nature Exploration
45 Puddingstone Lane
Newton Centre, MA 02459 -
Wearing masks is optional but encouraged if you or your child are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms. As a certified camp, our masking policy is subject to change based on MA state guidelines. If your child/children test(s) positive for COVID19, do not bring them to camp.
Summer 2027 Camp Schedule
NAHANTON PARK
Topic TBD
Week of 6/8 - 6/12
Topic info
PUDDLESTOMPERS NATURE CENTER
Raining Cats & Dogs
Week of 6/14 - 6/18
Follow tracks and discover how wolves, bobcats, foxes, big cats, and coyotes thrive in the wild!
Mucking Around
week of 6/21 - 6/25
Dig into mud, worms, salamanders, vernal pools, and animal tracks to uncover the busy world beneath our feet.
Night Owls
week of 6/28 - 7/2
Explore the nighttime world of fireflies, bats, raccoons, owls, and other nocturnal neighbors.
Historic New England
week of 7/6 - 7/9
Meet the birds, turkeys, forests, and horses that bring New England’s natural history to life.
Colorful Creatures
week of 7/12 - 7/16
Discover how camouflage, bright colors, and clever patterns help butterflies, beetles, hummingbirds, frogs, and toads thrive.
Making a Stink
week of 7/19 - 7/23
Investigate nature’s messiest and smelliest survivors, from skunks and vultures to millipedes, opossums, and scat.
Wee Beasties
week of 7/26 - 7/30
Take a closer look at mice, chipmunks, snakes, chickadees, and the tiny communities hiding under logs.
Under the Picnic Blanket
week of 8/2 - 8/6
Shrink down to insect size and meet the bees, ants, flies, caterpillars, and other creatures beneath the picnic blanket.
Whatever the Weather
week of 8/16 - 8/20
Explore how weather and water shape groundhogs, summer leaves, and forests as the seasons begin to change.
Splish, Splash, Sploosh
week of 8/23 - 8/27
Meet beavers, otters, ducks, geese, gulls, and turtles during a week devoted to wildlife in and around the water.
So Long Summer
week of 8/30 - 9/3
Watch summer shift toward fall through cicadas, seed dispersal, squirrels, paws, claws, and preparations for winter.
To see all of our science and nature-based topics, visit our STEM-based Curriculum page!
Tuition & Registration
Price: $665/week
Please review all of our Policies, including our refund and cancellation policies, as well as our COVID-19 Safety Plan before registering.
This camp must comply with regulations of the MDPH & be licensed by the LBOH.
Early Drop-Off & Extended Day
For an additional fee per day, we offer both early drop-off and extended day options. We will keep your kiddos busy with additional games, crafts, and exploration time!
Daily Early Drop-Off (8:20am-9:00am) $18/day
Daily Extended Day (1:30pm-3:30pm) $54/day
Location (South Newton)
45 Puddingstone Lane
Newton, MA 02459
located at (but not affiliated with) Temple Beth Avodah
Bordering the gorgeous Saw Mill Brook Conservation Area, this location is perfectly situated for exploring. With a creek running through wooded spaces, we are able to create a dynamic drop-off program with opportunities to explore nature in wetlands, forested areas, and beautiful open spaces. The surrounding ecosystems and frequent animal visitors provide countless opportunities to observe the wildlife all around us!
Location (Nahanton Park)
Nahanton Park: Nahanton Street, Newton, MA 02459
Situated along the beautiful Charles River on the Newton-Needham line, our Nahanton Park site offers endless opportunities for nature exploration and play. Within the 55 acres of natural landscape, we explore various habitats – meadows, woodlands, and wetlands. The surrounding ecosystems and frequent animal visitors provide countless opportunities to observe the wildlife all around us!