“Thank you for yet another wonderful summer! The kids had a great experience. The staff were great as always, and [my children] raved about summer program.”
Little Chipmunks: Age 15 months – 3 years (Beginners)
Each week our ten-week summer program features a playful theme with hands-on activities designed just for young children. Children enjoy music, movement, sensory play, outdoor water fun, imaginative crafts and special events in a warm, nurturing environment.
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A Summer of Play, Creativity & Discovery
Get ready for a summer full of big smiles and little adventures! Each week features a playful theme with hands-on activities designed just for young children. Program highlights include Firefighter Week with a visit from a real fire truck, Creative Colors & Messy Art, and Farm Friends with live animal visits. Children enjoy music, movement, sensory play, outdoor water fun, and imaginative crafts in a warm, nurturing environment.
Offerings:
- 06/08–06/12
- Week 1
- Firefighters: Our little firefighters will enjoy a fun week learning about community helpers! With a special visit from the Littleton Fire Station, children will see a real firetruck and firefighter gear up close. Through stories, songs, movement, and hands-on activities, they’ll explore fire safety in a gentle, age-appropriate way.
- 06/15–06/18
NO camp on 06/19 - Week 2
- Transportation: Beep, beep! Our little explorers will learn about transportation through favorite vehicles like cars, trains, and airplanes. With toys, imaginative play, and a fun cardboard box vehicle ride, it’ll be a joyful week of movement and discovery.
- 06/22–06/26
- Week 3
- Ocean: Splash into fun as our little explorers discover the big blue sea! This week will be filled with ocean magic—sand, seashells, and friendly sea animals. Children will enjoy simple sensory play inspired by the ocean and its treasures, using touch, sight, and imagination to explore.
- 06/29–07/03
- Week 4
- Safari Adventure: Our little explorers will enjoy a pretend safari, searching for animals and bringing them back to our classroom “zoo.” With movement, imagination, and animal play, it’ll be a fun, active week of discovery!
- 07/06–07/10
- Week 5
- Creative Colors & Messy Art: Our little artists will explore color through fun, messy art like painting and melting ice. With songs, movement, and sprinkler play, it’ll be a creative and splashy week!
- 07/13–07/17
- Week 6
- Butterfly Explorers: Our classroom will be full of butterfly fun as children explore butterfly play and patterns. We’ll even take a nature walk to look for real butterflies!
- 07/20–07/24
- Week 7
- Busy Bugs & Little Creepy Crawlies: Our little explorers will discover the world of bugs through songs, stories, and hands-on play. It’ll be a buzzing week of fun and curiosity!
- 07/27–07/31
- Week 8
- Farm Friends (Animals on the Farm): Moo, cluck, oink! Our little explorers will learn about farm animals through stories, songs, and hands-on play—with a special visit from real farm animals.
- 08/03–08/07
- Week 9
- Garden Explorers – Fruits & Veggies: Our little explorers will visit the school garden to learn about fruits and vegetables. With hands-on play and a safe tasting activity, it’ll be a fun week of healthy discovery!
- 08/10–08/14
- Week 10
- Sunshine & Rainbows: Our little explorers will celebrate sunshine and rainbows with songs, colorful art, and sensory play. It’ll be a bright, joyful week of summer fun!
A Day in the Little Chipmunks
- Morning
- Arrival & Free Play
Morning Circle & Themed Story & Song
Creative Crafts & Sensory Activities
Snack & Outdoor Play / Water Play - Noon
- Lunch, & Nap Time
- Afternoon Free Play
- Closing Circle & Reflection
Cottontail Rabbits: Two groups – 3-4 years old & 4-6 years old (Children’s House)
Get ready for fun in our ten-week summer program for children ages 3 to 6. Each week there is a new theme to keep things interesting and on the go. Themes range from Rockets into Space to Coding with Legos to Pirates on the Sea.
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Offerings:
- 06/08–06/12
- Week 1
- Firefighters: Fire is exciting but can be dangerous. This week, students will learn about fire safety with a special visit from the Littleton Fire Station, meeting firefighters and seeing a real firetruck. Through stories, songs, movement, and hands-on activities, children will discover how to stay safe while having fun.
- 06/15–06/18
NO camp on 06/19 - Week 2
- Rocket into Space: Get ready for lift-off! Students will explore space with hands-on STEM activities, crafts, and rocket-building. With space snacks and outdoor fun, including water play, it’ll be an out-of-this-world week!
- 06/22–06/26
- Week 3
- Pirates on the Sea: Ahoy, mateys! Our little pirates will explore the seas with hands-on experiments, pirate crafts, and a treasure hunt. With fun, imagination, and a touch of science and history, it’ll be a week full of adventure!
- 06/29–07/03
- Week 4
- Earth, Rocks & Volcanoes: This week, children will explore Earth with hands-on geology activities like erupting volcanoes, landform dioramas, and rock collecting. They’ll learn about rocks, Earth’s layers, and the wonders beneath our feet!
- 07/06–07/10
- Week 5
- Fun Coding learning with Legos: Legos help children explore coding through creativity, logic, and hands-on problem-solving. Students will sort, build patterns, and even design small “robots,” making learning fun and engaging at every skill level!
- 07/13–07/17
- Week 6
- All about Colors: Get ready for messy, full-body art fun! Students will explore watercolors, hand painting, and creative activities, ending each day with a splash under the sprinkler.
- 07/20–07/24
- Week 7
- Around the World with 5 Dishes: Around the World with 5 Dishes takes young chefs on a global cooking adventure. Students will make five dishes, share them at school, and take home a recipe book to enjoy at home!
- 07/27–07/31
- Week 8
- Animals on the Farm: All About Farm Animals lets children explore farm life with hands-on activities and a special visit from live animals like chickens and goats. It’s a fun, creative week full of learning and animal friends!
- 08/03–08/07
- Week 9
- Sea life, Large and Small, including Sharks: Dive into the ocean! Children will explore sea creatures and habitats through hands-on games, songs, and activities, sparking curiosity and bringing the underwater world to life.
- 08/10–08/14
- Week 10
- Music and Performance: Music & Concert lets children sing, dance, and make instruments while exploring music and movement. The week ends with a special performance to showcase their creativity!
A Day in the Cottontail Rabbits Program
- Morning
- Arrival & Free Play
Morning Circle & Themed Story
Creative Crafts & Sensory Activities
Snack & Outdoor Play - Noon
- Lunch, Rest & Story Time
Afternoon Craft, Water Play, & Free Play
Afternoon Snack
Closing Circle & Reflection - End of the Day 3:30 pm
- Dismissal
- 3:30 – 5 pm
- Aftercare
School House Rock with Mr. Pixley – Rising LE2 – MS – Weeks 1 & 2
The Emmy Award-winning Saturday morning educational cartoon series and pop culture phenomenon is now the basis for one of the most fun musicals ever to hit the stage, Schoolhouse Rock Live! JR.
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Based on the ever-popular, award-winning 1970s cartoons, this fast-paced musical teaches lessons with memorable and beloved songs, such as “Just a Bill,” “Lolly, Lolly, Lolly,” “Conjunction Junction,” and “Three Is a Magic Number.”
Jun 8–Jun 18
(no program Friday, June 19th)
8:30 am–3:30 pm
Otter Adventures: Summer Trips Program Grade 2-6
Our 2-6th Grade program offers eight one-week sessions that include two half-day adventures and three full-day excursions each week. Let the good time roll! Otter Adventures is an active, exciting summer full of discovery.
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Otter Adventures: Summer Trips Program
Join us for a summer of exploration and adventure! Otter Adventures offers eight one-week sessions (Monday–Friday) packed with daily off-campus trips. Each week includes two half-day adventures and three full-day excursions, balanced with time to relax in our on-campus garden.
Campers will explore beaches, museums, waterfalls, and more, with hiking and swimming opportunities every week. Designed to keep kids moving, curious, and having fun, Otter Adventures is an active, exciting summer full of discovery.
Offerings:
- 06/22–06/26
- Week 1
- Boston Museum of Science and Crane Beach
- 06/29–07/03
- Week 2
- Mini Golf and Canoeing
- 07/06–07/10
- Week 3
- Southwick Zoo and Halibut Point Beach
- 07/13–07/17
- Week 4
- New England Aquarium and Purgatory Falls
- 07/20–07/24
- Week 5
- Boston Museum of Science and Crane Beach
- 07/27–07/31
- Week 6
- Mini Golf and Canoeing
- 08/03–08/07
- Week 7
- Southwick Zoo and Halibut Point Beach
- 08/10–08/14
- Week 8
- New England Aquarium and Purgatory Falls
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Morning: Garden
Afternoon: Half Day Local Hike - Full Day Adventure
- Full Day Adventure
- Full Day Adventure
- Morning: Half Day Local Hike
Afternoon: Garden + Free Time + Wrap Up
