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, Good Friday (March), & April Vacation.
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Each 2027 Vacation Program is $128 per day for regular hours (9:00am-1:30pm). Early drop-off and extended day are available at an additional cost.
Early Drop-Off: $18 per day - all vacation programs
Extended Day: $54 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 Vacation Programs
Registration Open!
All 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.
Veterans 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.
MLK Vacation Camp - Newton
Newton: 45 Puddingstone Ln
Monday, January 18
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
February Vacation Camp - Newton
Newton: 45 Puddingstone Ln
Monday, February 15 - Friday, February 19
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
February Vacation Camp - Wellesley
Wellesley: Warren Building, 90 Washington St.
Tuesday, February 16 - Friday, February 19
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
Good Friday Day Camp - Newton
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
April Vacation Camp - Newton
Newton: 45 Puddingstone Ln
Monday, April 19 - Friday, April 23
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
April Vacation Camp - Wellesley
Wellesley: Warren Building, 90 Washington St.
Tuesday, April 20 - Friday, April 23
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
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!