Newton Summer Camp 2025
About
Each summer camp program will be a 4.5-hour drop-off from 9:00 am-1:30 pm. Early drop-off is from 8:20 am-9:00 am, and extended day is from 1:30 pm-3:30 pm.
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.
Summer 2025 Camp Schedule
Location: Nahanton Park (Newton)
455 Nahanton St, Newton MA 02459
Groovy Garden
Week: 6/9 - 6/13
Join us for the sweetest pollination party ever! Discover butterflies in their colorful dance and bees buzzing all around.
Summer 2025 Camp Schedule
Location: 45 Puddingstone Ln, Newton MA 02459
located at (but not affiliated with) Temple Beth Avodah
Head, Shoulders, Knees & Tail
Week: 6/16 - 6/20
Nature’s anatomy class is WILD! Uncover the secrets of animal adaptations and explore the wonders of various animal skeletons.
Down in the Dirt
Week: 6/23 - 6/27
Get ready to dig deep! Discover the tiny critters that call the soil home.
Rainbow Round-up
Week: 6/30 - 7/3 *short week No camp 7/4
In nature, every color has a meaning and serves a purpose! Find out the meanings of various colorful plants & animals.
Flying Through Summer
Week: 7/7 - 7/11
Get ready to soar as we zip through the skies and discover summer’s favorite insects like fireflies & dragonflies.
Midnight Mayhem
Week: 7/14 - 7/18
When the sun goes down, the real party begins! Meet the sneaky, creepy, and cool creatures for the night!
Dog Days
Week: 7/21 - 7/25
The dog family is like a wild and woof-tastic club with members like wolves, foxes, and even the playful pet pooch!
Splash Bash
Week: 7/28 - 8/1
Dive deep into the lively world of ponds & streams home to paddling ducks, crawling crayfish, and sneaky turtles all making waves in their watery paradise!
I Spy Nature
Week: 8/4 - 8/8
Learn which animals play the ultimate hide-and-seek, blending in so well you’ll have to be a super spy to spot them!
Earth Week
Week: 8/11 - 8/15
We love our planet! Explore the wonderful world that we live on from keystone species to wild weather and everything in between!
Scavenger Hunt
Week: 8/18 - 8/22
Scavenging animals, like the infamous vulture, are nature’s clean-up crew, turning trash into treasure!
All About Bugs
Week: 8/25 - 8/29
In the world of bugs, everyone has a role - some are builders, some are artists, and some are really loud! Get ready to explore the amazing talents and secrets of our tiny friends!
To see all of our science and nature-based topics, visit our STEM-based Curriculum page!
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Our South Newton Summer Camp location is designed for ages 4-8.
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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!
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Located at PUDDLESTOMPERS Nature Center iat 45 Puddingstone Lane in Newton.
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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.
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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.
Tuition & Registration
Price: $610/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) $16.50/day
Daily Extended Day (1:30pm-3:30pm) $50/day
Location (South 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!
Location (Nahanton Park)
Nahanton Park: Nahanton Street, Newton, MA 02459
Situated along the beautiful Charles River on the Newton-Needham line, our Nahanton Park site offers endless opportunities for nature exploration and play. Within the 55 acres of natural landscape, we explore various habitats – meadows, woodlands, and wetlands. The surrounding ecosystems and frequent animal visitors provide countless opportunities to observe the wildlife all around us!