Half Day Arboretum

Program Location: JP/Roslindale

Program Ages: 2.9 - 6 years

Program Hours: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM with option for early drop off at 8:30

Program Options: 5 (M-F), 3 (M/W/F), or 2 (T/Th) days

Program Schedule: School Year (Sep - June) & Summer (July - August), separate school year & summer enrollments

A Fully Outdoors Preschool & Kindergarten

Children in our JP/Roslindale programs spend their days exploring the Arnold Arboretum. Opening up the world of outdoor exploration for children is what drives us! Our operational strategies, safety protocols, and consistent daily routines help us to provide safe and fun adventures for each child. The Arboretum has a huge diversity of trees, shrubs, and habitats — countless opportunities to learn and explore. Children are active participants in selecting which places within the Arboretum we visit each day, and how we explore them.

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"Without being required to “sit still” or do work at a desk, BOPN children prepare for primary school through learning how to follow class routines while also having the freedom to follow their natural curiosity. By the time they transition, they have built their capacity to sustain attention and remain engaged in activities for longer periods of time. They also have built a genuine hunger for learning!"