WAITLISTED FAMILIES HUB
Weβre thrilled to welcome your family to the BOPN community!
Check here for information about enrollment, tours, gear, playground meet ups and other events, school calendars, tips on managing separation anxiety, BOPN's equity outreach & more!
2025 - 2026
September 4: First day of Full Day and Half Day preschool
September 11: First day of Toddler programs
October 13: Indigenous Peoples Day
November 11: Veterans Day
November 26 - 28: Thanksgiving Break
December 22 - January 2: Winter Break
(Please note this is a two-week break.)
January 19: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
February 16 - 20: February Break
April 20 - 24: April Break
May 25: Memorial Day
June 12: Last day of school
βWhen Can I Expect an Admissions Decision?
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Our currently enrolled families and alumni families are offered the first opportunity to return for another year of outdoor adventure. After they have been placed, we will assess availability for the upcoming summer and school year, and notify waitlisted families of placement options.
Waitlisted families who apply for the coming School Year (or Full Day Summer programs) during BOPNβs Annual Enrollment Period can typically expect a decision in early February.
(For example, Priority Waitlist families who applied for SY 25-26 by the 12/31/24 deadline were notified in February 2025.)
We look forward to your family joining the BOPN community, and will make every effort to keep you informed throughout the enrollment season. As you prepare for the outdoor adventures ahead, we encourage you to review our handbook, attend a playground meet up to make new friends, and stay up to date by following us on Facebook and Instagram.
Dress for Success!
We always have fun at BOPN, because weβre ready for anything!
How to dress for outdoor school might be our most frequently asked question.
The TWO key ingredients for guaranteed good times are:
layers, and a
positive outlook!
At BOPN we embrace all types of weather, and help kids learn to do the same. Set them up for success by planning ahead, and being prepared. After all, you know what they say about the weather in New Englandβ¦
We understand! And our experienced class leaders are prepared to support your child and family through parting ways! Please reach out before Day One to ask questions, or share any information that will help make the transition easier.
Prepare your child (and yourself!) with these tips on managing daytime separation, from Dr. Deborah MacNamara.
Worried About Separation Anxiety?
Explore Equity Initiatives at BOPN
Our primary goal is ensuring that all local families, regardless of income or life circumstance, can access BOPN programs.
We invite you to learn more about our equity initiatives, including public school partnerships & Universal PreK.
Our Administrators
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Sarah Besse, Executive Director, Co-Founder
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Shela Sinelien, Education Director, Co-Founder
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Chris Cahill, Director of Program Operations
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Jessica Low, Admnistrative Director
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Danita Burns, Marketing and Engagement Manager
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