Vacation Programs

4.5 hour drop-off programs • ages 3 Years 9 months to 8 years • Located in Newton (All) & Wellesley (Dec, Feb, April)

Get your kiddos outside and exploring on their days off from school! Each day, we will investigate a different seasonally relevant nature topic through hands-on exploration, active movement, outdoor play, STEM-based experiments, games, crafts, and stories. Currently offered in Newton & Wellesley, our daily Drop-Off Vacation Programs are offered during regular school vacation weeks and holidays.

Offered on Indigenous Peoples’ Day (Oct.), Veterans Day (Nov.), December Vacation, MLK Day (Jan.), February Vacation, & April Vacation.

  • Each 2026 Vacation Program is $122 per day for regular hours (9:00am-1:30pm). Early drop-off and extended day are available at an additional cost.

    Early Drop-Off: $17 per day - all vacation programs

    Extended Day: $52 per day - all vacation programs

    *Please note that Wellesley Parks & Rec may charge an additional fee for non-residents

  • Families must register their students for each day they will attend. Early drop-off and extended day registrations are separate from regular registration.

    Registration Coming Soon!

Upcoming 2026 Vacation Programs

Registration Coming Soon!

All 2026 Vacation Programs are 4.5 hour drop off programs (9:00am-1:30pm). Early drop-off (8:20am-9:00am) and extended day (1:30pm-3:30pm) options are available at each program.

  • Newton: 45 Puddingstone Ln

    Monday, October 12

    Ages 3 years 9 months to 8 years

    Registration Coming Soon!

    9:00 am - 1:30 pm

    Early drop-off: 8:20 - 9:00 am

    Extended day: 1:30 - 3:30 pm

  • Newton: 45 Puddingstone Ln

    Wednesday, November 11

    Ages 3 years 9 months to 8 years

    Registration Coming Soon!

    9:00 am - 1:30 pm

    Early drop-off: 8:20 - 9:00 am

    Extended day: 1:30 - 3:30 pm

  • Newton: 45 Puddingstone Ln

    12/21 - 12/24 & 12/28 - 12/31

    Ages 3 years 9 months to 8 years

    Registration Coming Soon!

    9:00 am - 1:30 pm

    Early drop-off: 8:20 - 9:00 am

    Extended day: 1:30 - 3:30 pm

  • Wellesley: Warren Recreation Center

    12/21 - 12/24 & 12/28 - 12/31

    Ages 3 years 9 months to 7 years

    Registration Coming Soon!

    9:00 am - 1:30 pm

    Early drop-off: 8:20 - 9:00 am

    Extended day: 1:30 - 3:30 pm

 

Location (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!