Wellesley Summer Camp 2025

Upham Elementary School

35 Wynnewood Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

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 4-7! 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!

Summer 2025 Camp Schedule

Registration coming soon!

Signs of Summer

Week: 6/2 - 6/6

Investigate butterflies, fireflies, summer leaves, and many more signs that summer has begun!

Masters of Disguise

Week: 6/9 - 6/13

Discover the art of disguise this week while we explore the clever ways animals blend into their surroundings!

Picnic in the Park

Week: 6/16 - 6/20 - NO CLass 6/19

Every picnic has its wild side! Explore the buzzing bees, busy ants, and all the delightful creatures that call meadows their home.

Wind in My Wings

Week: 6/23 - 6/27

Soar into a week of discovery while we uncover the secrets of a bird’s flight and how they zoom through the sky!

Massachusetts Mascots

Week: 6/30 - 7/3

*short week no camp 7/4

Learn all about the natural state symbols of Massachusetts! Discover everything from the state berry to the state fish and state bird.

Wiggle and Squirm

Week: 7/7 - 7/11

Nature’s wiggliest performers will take the spotlight this week while you discover the squirmiest critters around.

Hide and Squeak

Week: 7/14 - 7/18

You may hear them but you may not see them! Learn all about these sneaky squeaky animals and their homes!

Drip Drip Drop

Week: 7/21 - 7/25

Splash into the watery lives of freshwater critters and discover how weather affects the water they call home!

Nature Heroes

Week: 7/28 - 8/1

Not all heroes wear capes, some have four legs or wings! Discover the heroes and villains of various ecosystems.

Mighty Mammals

Week: 8/4 - 8/8

Get ready to roar with excitement as we explore the fiercest mammals in the northeast!

Show, Tell, and Touch!

Week: 8/11 - 8/15

Your favorite PUDDLESTOMPERS taxidermy will be making a showstopping appearance this week as we get to see what these animals look & feel like up close!

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

  • 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.

Tuition & Registration

Price: $610/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) $82.50/week

Weekly Extended Day (1:30pm-3:30pm) $250/week

 

Location:

Upham Elementary School: 35 Wynnewood Rd, Wellesley, MA

We can’t wait to explore the local outdoors that surround Upham Elementary School!