Tuition, Fees, and Financial Aid
Summer 2026 and School Year 2026 - 2027
View Tuition Rates by Program
Annual tuition is based on your child’s age as of August 31, 2026.
Rates are not adjusted during the school year.
Toddler Connections
Ages 15 months - 2.9 years
Seasonal sessions of Toddler Connections are held at various locations throughout the year. Unless otherwise noted, sessions meet once weekly, for 8 weeks, at a rate of $225.
Financial Aid is available!
JP/Roslindale
Arnold Arboretum
Malden
Pine Banks Park
Milton
Eustis Estate
*Schedules and additional location information is available here.
Half Day School Year Programs
Ages 2.0 - 6 years (options vary by site)
Available in: JP/Roslindale, Malden, and Milton
Little Explorer programs start at age 2.0, with a primary focus on toddler enrichment. Unless otherwise specified, preschoolers (2.9+) are welcome to enroll – pending availability, and at the program’s stated rate, regardless of age.
ALL Big Adventurers programs start at age 2.9y.
Options vary by location.
More information is available here.
Little Explorers
Ages 2.0 and up
2 days: $7000
3 days: $9500
5 days: $13,750
Big Adventurers
Ages 2.9 - 6 yrs
2 days: $6000
3 days: $8200
5 days: $11,200
Full Day School Year Program
Ages 2.9 - 6 years
JP/Roslindale
Arnold Arboretum
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Annual Tuition:
$24,000
Summer at BOPN
Ages 2.0 - 8 years (varies by location)
BOPN is closed on July 3 in observance of Independence Day. Tuition is pro-rated accordingly.
A discount of $200 is applied to all enrollments of 6+ weeks.
Half Day programs available in JP/Roslindale, Malden, and both Milton locations
Big Adventurers (ages 2.9 +) can join our weekly sessions in JP/Roslindale, Malden, and the Eustis Estate in Milton.
Tuition: $420/week
Holiday week: $336 (4 days)
Little Explorers (age 2.0 +)* are welcome to enroll in our two-week sessions at the Forbes House Museum in Milton.
*While open to ages 2-5, this program is toddler-focused.
Session One Tuition: $900
Sessions 2, 3, 4 Tuition: $810
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Ages 2.9 through 7 years
Tuition: $420/weekWeekly sessions begin June 22.
Final session is August 24 - 28.
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Ages 2.9 through 7 years
Tuition: $420/weekWeekly sessions begin June 22.
Final session is August 17 - 21.
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Ages 2.9 through 7 years
Tuition: $420/weekWeekly sessions begin June 22.
Final session is August 17 - 21.
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Ages 2.0 through 5 years
Forbes House is our smallest site, and this program is geared towards our littlest explorers (ages 2-3).
Older children are welcome, pending availability, through age 5.Schedule: Monday - Friday
Hours: 9AM - 12 PMSession One: 6/29 - 7/10
Tuition: $810 (adjusted for holiday)Session Two: 7/13 - 7/24
Tuition: $900Session Three: 7/27 - 8/7
Tuition: $900Session Four: 8/10 - 8/21
Tuition: $900
Online enrollment opens in January 2026!
Financial Aid &
Income-Based Tuition Awards
Boston Outdoor Preschool Network is committed to providing meaningful nature education to all children, regardless of family income. Anyone who can demonstrate full or partial need is welcome and encouraged to apply.
We allocate a percentage of scholarship dollars to each of our programs on an annual basis. Available funds for high-demand programs are awarded quickly, and in order of approved request. For this reason, we recommend applying for aid as early as possible, particularly for full day programs or full week enrollments.
Aid assistance can be given in the form of tuition reduction, modified deposit payment schedule, or fee adjustments and waivers. We do consider hardships such as ongoing medical services, unemployment, or other extenuating circumstances and encourage you to include these on your application.
Please contact us with any questions about the financial aid application process. We look forward to helping families make an arrangement that enables their child’s full participation in BOPN.
Additional Fees & Outdoor Gear
A fee of $65 is due when submitting an Admissions Application for school year programs. Pending placement, families enrolling in BOPN for the first time only will incur a fee of $150 for any School Year program or $30 for any Summer program.
All students attending our Milton—Forbes House Museum location are required to purchase a Student/Senior membership. We encourage the purchase of a Family Membership if possible, as you will surely enjoy the many events held there throughout the year! Memberships can be purchased here.
All students attending our Milton—Eustis Estate location are required to purchase a membership to Historic New England at the Dual level. This provides unlimited free admission to all Historic New England sites for 2 adults, plus children or grandchildren, and many extra perks! Find more information, and purchase Memberships here.
Late tuition payments will incur a fee of $100 for the first occurrence, and $200 subsequently. We encourage families anticipating temporary financial pressure to reach out early, so that we can proactively discuss payment arrangements.
A fee of $25 will be charged for each late pickup.
Families are responsible for equipping their child with proper outdoor attire and gear. We will provide lists of required and recommended gear, along with suggested places to find it—both new and used!
If the payment of fees or the cost of gear creates a hardship on your family, please apply for Financial Aid. We may be able to help with non-tuition expenses.
