Children, Youth and Family Programs

Hitchcock Center programs offer a unique opportunity for children to develop friendships, learn through hands-on activities, discover through play, and grow as creative problem solvers. Each program has activities that incorporate learning from nature.

Our emphasis is on providing inquiry-based environmental and outdoor education programs for small groups, but we are placing a heightened focus on meeting the need children have for unstructured time with their peers. It is essential to children’s social-emotional development and general sense of well-being to be able to play and be free outside with each other!   

Programs may also be viewed in a calendar.

Registration Link

Link to your Active Account

Click below for more information about the following programs:
Nature Summer Camp
Nature Discovery Preschool
Afterschool Programs
Vacation Camp and Curriculum Days
Teen Programs
Family Programs

There will be NO HOMESCHOOL in the winter/spring of 2025. 

A note about registration: Many of our programs fill quickly, so we highly recommend registering on the waiting list. We go to this list first if a space opens up. By adding your name, you can help us better plan for the programs that are in high demand.

Fees

Out of a strong commitment to improve access to our programs we are now offering a sliding scale fee structure aimed to provide greater flexibility in choosing a price that is right for you and your family.

Cancellation policy

Cancellation policy for fall 2024 programs: You may cancel your registration for any of our fall programs up to a week prior to the program’s start date to receive a refund minus a 10% administrative fee.  If you cancel within 7 days or less of the program’s start date, we cannot offer a refund unless we are able to fill your spot in the program.

COVID-19 Safety

As per the State of Massachusetts guidelines, if you have symptoms of a respiratory virus, such as a fever, sore throat, cough or a runny or stuffy nose, you should stay home. If you have been exposed to someone with a virus we ask that you please wear a mask and wash hands often to protect others. 

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