Summer Camp 2024

PUDDLESTOMPERS Nature Center (South Newton)
45 Puddingstone Lane, Newton Centre MA 02459

About

NEW for Summer Camp 2024: Extra 1/2 hour added to camp day! We have added an additional 30 minutes to our program. Each camp program in 2024 will be a 4.5 hour drop-off from 9:00am-1:30pm. Early drop-off is from 8:20am-9:00am, and extended day is from 1:30pm-3:30pm.

PUDDLESTOMPERS Summer Camps offer an amazing hands-on nature experience for children ages 4-8! 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.

 

  • Our South Newton Summer Camp location is designed for ages 4-8.

  • 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!

  • Located at PUDDLESTOMPERS Nature Center iat 45 Puddingstone Lane in Newton.

  • 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.

  • 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.

 
 

To see all of our science and nature-based topics, visit our STEM-based Curriculum page!

Summer 2024 Camp Schedule

6/17-6/21: SNACK TIME!

Learn about what animals munch and crunch on outside! From Nature’s Food Store to trees and more, discover how food is made in nature.

6/24-6/28: Super speedy nature

Zooooom! Lots of animals in nature can move fast! Learn about which animals have a need for speed as we explore the outdoors!

7/1-7/5: Nature Jumble

*Prorated week: no camp 7/4

Rocks and minerals and water, oh my! This week we will learn about the non-living components that make up nature.

7/8-7/12: Follow my tracks

Get out your magnifying glass and sharpen your detective skills. This week we will be learning about animals tracks and the clues animals leave behind in nature.

7/15-7/19: Watch me change

Discover animals in nature that go through metamorphosis! From insects to amphibians, lots of animals go through changes.

7/22-7/26: Eyes in Front, I hunt!

This week we will be learning about the expert hunters in nature including owls, foxes, and more!

7/29-8/2: Eyes on the side, I hide!

Prey animals are expert hiders! Discover what prey animals live around New England, and maybe see a few at camp!

8/5-8/9: Feathers & Wings

Soar through the Summer as we learn about animals that fly!

8/12-8/16: My Home by the water

Make a splash as we learn about animals who live on or in the water!

8/19-8/23: Quiet Creatures

Some of the quietest animals are the biggest! Discover which animals move through nature under the radar.

 

8/26-8/30: Keystone Species

Learn what all the buzz is about with keystone species! Discover which animals and plants are pivotal to the success of an ecosystem.

Tuition & Registration

Price: $590/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) $16

Daily Extended Day (1:30pm-3:30pm) $48

 

Location

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!