Puddlestompers Nature Exploration

Official Website:	Puddlestompers Nature Exploration
Location:	47A River Street, Wellesly Hills, MA, 02481 map
Phone:	(781) 235-6677
Ages:	Toddlers, Kids
In/Outdoor:	Outdoor
Cost:	$$
Category:	Nature & Outdoors

Other Ideas: Allandale Farm Outdoor Summer Program; Broad Meadow Brook Day Camp; Boston Nature Center Summer Camp; Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm Preschool Programs; Zoo Camp at Zoo New England

Puddlestompers gives children ages 2 to 5, and their parents or caregivers, an opportunity to explore and discover the great outdoors.

Class topics have a seasonal theme. They may include exploring animal habitats or doing a little 'bug hunting.' Classes are designed to connect kids to the natural world and give them an appreciation of it. Each class ends with a snack and a story related to the day's theme.

Explore…Discover…Learn!
Puddlestompers provides creative, age-appropriate tools and basic concepts to gently guide a young child’s exploration and discovery of the mysteries of nature. Puddlestomers also educates parents and caregivers with natural history and safety information, tips and resources for broadening a family’s connection to the outdoors.

Puddlestompers also brings many of children’s favorite indoor activities to the outdoors. By singing, dancing, reading and doing crafts under the sky, in a forest or by a pond, our programs stimulate a child’s development while introducing them to the natural environment.

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Session Info:
Sessions are 7 - 10 weeks long and correspond to the four natural seasons. (Yes, there is Winter session!) Each class meets once a week and runs 55 minutes. The number of adult/child pairings are limited to ten per group. Drop-Off Vacation Programs are offered year round, including a weekly summer program,

Class Locations:
Classes are conducted on publicly-owned land in the towns of Greater Boston. There are indoor facilities on all properties in case of bad weather. The three different class locations include Arlington, Needham, Newton, Sudbury, Wellesley and Weston.

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Fabulous Concept But Not So Good In The Execution...

I really loved the idea of getting my child out and about during the winter vacation break but I was left fairly unimpressed with the teacher. During drop off, the teacher made no attempt to interact with my daughter who was atypically showing some resistance to being left in a new environment. I asked to stay for a few moments and saw several other parents struggle to leave their kids behind whilst the teacher went on with the class and pretty much ignored the children's distress. There was a high school student who did some helping (ie checked off the late arrivals on a form) but that was it. On the positive side, the information she was giving the children was interesting and engaging but it seemed a bit forced given the fact that some children were obviously uncomfortable and fretful. My suggestion is to sign up only if you are sure your children are OK with minimal 'hand holding' or go for the classes where parents/caregivers also participate.