Summer Camp 2024

Warren Recreation Center (Wellesley)
90 Washington St, Wellesley MA 02481

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 4-7! 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.

You can register for one or more weeks through the Wellesley Recreation Department!

 

  • Our Wellesley camp location is designed for ages 4-7.

  • 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 the Warren Recreation Center in Wellesley.

  • 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

6/3-6/7: Insect party!

Don’t let the look of these critters bug you! This week we will be learning about the awesome insects found flying, hopping, and crawling around.

6/10-6/14: Hide & Seek

Don’t blink or you might miss it! This week we are learning about nature’s expert hiders.

6/17-6/21: Creepy, Crawly Nature

These critters might look scary, but don’t be afraid! Explore the spooky side of nature.

6/24-6/28: Mammal Mania

Mammal mia! Join us this week as we discover different types of mammals and the role they play in their ecosystem.

7/1-7/5: Tree Party

*Prorated week: no camp 7/4/23

You’re invited to our tree party! Learn about different trees and the animals that rely on them.

7/8-7/12: Along the Forest Floor

There is a whole world under our feet! Discover the life that dwells on the forest floor.

7/15-7/19: Night time Nature

*Prorated week: no camp 7/19/23

When the sun goes down, not everyone goes to sleep. This week we will learn about nocturnal animals.

7/22-7/26: Songs in Nature

Sing it! This week we will be learning about nature’s most talented musicians.

7/29-8/2: From Seed to Pollination

What happens when a flower is pollinated? Why is pollination so important? Get the answers to these questions and more during this week of camp!

8/5-8/9: Incredible Eggs

Not only are they a delicious and nutritious breakfast, but eggs are also advantageous vessels for baby animals. Discover incredible eggs!

8/12-8/16: My Home in the Soil

Learn about the animals that call the soil home.

Tuition & Registration

Price:$590/week

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

Registration for this program is done through the Wellesley Recreation Department and therefore subject to their policies and procedures. You can view the Wellesley Recreation website for more information or call them at (781) 235 - 2370 for questions about registration.

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!

Weekly Early Drop-Off (8:20am-9:00am) $80

Weekly Extended Day (1:30pm-3:30pm) $240

 

Location:

Warren Recreation Center: 90 Washington Street, Wellesley MA

Located in the heart of Wellesley, the Warren Recreation Center backs up to the beautiful Crosstown Trail. The trail is ideal for bird watching and the large playing fields are perfect for active movement and enjoying lunch outside! The Recreation Center provides a wonderful indoor space for drop-off, pick-up and inclement weather.