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.
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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
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Families must register their students for each day they will attend. Early drop-off and extended day registrations are separate from regular registration.
Upcoming 2026 Vacation Programs
Newton Registration Open! Wellesley 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.
Indigenous Peoples' Day Drop-Off Camp
Learn what life is like under the leaves, which animals migrate and so much more!
Newton: 45 Puddingstone Ln
Monday, October 12
Ages 3 years 9 months to 8 years
9:00 am - 1:30 pm
Early drop-off: 8:20 - 9:00 am | Extended day: 1:30 - 3:30 pm
Veteran’s Day Drop-Off Camp
Discover how animals prepare for winter, explore seasonal changes, and more!
Newton: 45 Puddingstone Ln
Wednesday, November 11
Ages 3 years 9 months to 8 years
9:00 am - 1:30 pm
Early drop-off: 8:20 - 9:00 am | Extended day: 1:30 - 3:30 pm
Newton December Vacation Camp
Choose one day or join us for several as we explore winter in Newton!
Location: 45 Puddingstone Ln, Newton, MA
12/21 - 12/24 & 12/28 - 12/31
Ages 3 years 9 months to 8 years
9:00 am - 1:30 pm
Early drop-off: 8:20 - 9:00 am | Extended day: 1:30 - 3:30 pm
Wellesley December Vacation Camp
Choose one day or join us for several as we explore winter in Wellesley!
Location: Warren Recreation Center, Wellesley, MA
12/21 - 12/24 & 12/28 - 12/31
Ages 3 years 9 months to 7 years
9:00 am - 1:30 pm
Early drop-off: 8:20 - 9:00 am | Extended day: 1:30 - 3:30 pm
Click the green buttons below to navigate to the Wellesley Recreation website. Use the below activity numbers to find our programming options:
December vacation camp: 415703 | Early Drop Off: 415704 | Extended Day: 415705
Upcoming 2027 Vacation Programs
All Spring 2027 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.
Good Friday Vacation Camp
Play in the mud with us and learn how nature gets ready for spring!
Newton: 45 Puddingstone Ln
Friday, March 26
Ages 3 years 9 months to 8 years
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!