Vacation Programs

4.5 hour drop-off programs • ages 4 YEARS - 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 2025 Vacation Program is $116 per day for regular hours (9:00am-1:30pm). Early drop-off and extended day are available at an additional cost.

    Early Drop-Off: $16.50 per day - all vacation programs

    Extended Day: $50 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.

    See Newton & Wellesley Registration Below.

Upcoming Vacation Programs

All 2025 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.

  • Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Day Camp

    October 13th, 2025

    45 Puddingstone Ln, Newton

    9:00 am - 1:30 PM

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

    Extended Day: 1:30 - 3:30 pm

    Registration coming soon!

  • Veterans Day, Day Camp

    November 11, 2025

    45 Puddingstone Ln, Newton

    9:00 am - 1:30 PM

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

    Extended Day: 1:30 - 3:30 pm

    Registration coming soon!

More 2025 & 2026 Vacation Programs Coming Soon!