Ages 2.9 - 7 years
Vacation Week at BOPN
BOPN provides mixed-age, half-day, nature immersion programs during February and April school vacation weeks, aimed at igniting curiosity and focus, nurturing self-reliance, and fostering resilience in young learners as they engage and develop together.
Did you miss us in February??
Enrollment for April Break 2024 is now OPEN!
Vacation Programs
-
Where: JP/Roslindale (Arboretum)
Hours: 9AM - 12PM
Tuition: $399/week
This program is full. Join the waitlist! -
Where: JP/Roslindale (Arboretum)
Hours: 9AM - 12PM
Tuition: $399/week
Enrollment is open!
Email us to register.
Curriculum at a Glance
-
Curiosity & Concentration
At BOPN we promote curiosity & concentration through...
creating units of study based on each class's unique interests
modeling wonder at the world
asking questions about the environment
giving children uninterrupted time to deeply engage with their activities
-
Resilience
BOPN students gain resilience through....
persevering on long hikes
spending time outdoors in all weather
working with "unpredictable" materials, such as sticks, when building
emulating their older peers in a mixed-age setting
-
Independence
BOPN students learn independence by...
taking care of their own belongings
learning to assess the needs of their own body and act on their conclusions
negotiating play agreements with their peers
choosing their own educational tasks for each day
"My son is so excited to share what he learned when I pick him up each day. He's more inquisitive, independent, and fearless than he was before. Since attending preschool at BOPN, he seeks 'activities' rather than asking for screen time."
-BOPN Parent