SHED Childrens Campus

SHED Children's Campus

Curiosity-Driven Preschool, Kindergarten, and School Aged Programs on the Beautiful Grounds of Phillips Academy.

Our Mission

Curiosity-Driven Learning

We believe that children are not things to be molded, but people to be unfolded, and that as educators, it is our job and responsibility to nurture a child’s innate curiosity and desire to learn.

It is our mission to create safe spaces in which every child can thrive.

Megan Harrington-Edward

2019-01-29

My youngest (1st grade now) attended preschool at SHED. Ever since then, my daughters have attended summer camp at SHED, they also attend kids club every morning and on every in service day and attend every kids night out that we are available for. I cannot speak highly enough of this program. The overall culture of the staff and administration fosters an amazing (and rare) sense of independence, curiosity, creativity, community and kindness. So grateful to have a program like this in Andover - I wouldn't leave my girls anywhere else!

Nathaniel Eberle

2019-01-21

Our son loves SHED and so do we. He attends the after-school sessions and each day he’s doing something different. When we pick him up he may be playing football or hockey one day, a game of chess or crafts another. They let kids explore their imaginations with enough room to roam the creative, expressive (and athletic) space.

Mariam Momenzadeh

2019-01-18

I am very happy with Shed/Kids club. Our kids use the bus to go from school to Shed. They are able to choose the activity they would like to do in the afternoon and they love it. The management goes above and beyond to help. We have had a wonderful experience at Shed.

Ledja Malaj

2019-01-17

My daughter absolutely loves spending time at Shed. The people that take care of the kids are amazing. The activities are endless and the rest of the staff is very welcoming and helpful.

SCC School Year Programs

Register for 2022/2023 programming

Toddler

Preschool & Pre-k

Forest Kindergarten

Before/After School

SHED Children’s Campus is committed to creating a welcoming environment for children, families & staff that values all, regardless of gender identity, age, race and ethnicity, disability, socioeconomic status, religion, and sexual orientation. We welcome all into our community to better connect, embrace & learn from each other.

When we listen and celebrate what is both common and different, we become a wiser, more inclusive, and better organization.

- Pat Wadors Tweet

SHED Safety Guidelines

Drop Off & Pick Up

Drop off, please drive to the front of the building. A staff member will help your child out of the car & into the building. At pick up, please park & come into the building to pick up your child.

Masks are Optional

For all children & adults.

Feeling Sick? Stay in Bed

Please do not send in children who are sick, or if anyone in your family is sick. Stay in bed, rest your head.

Pack Lunch & Snacks

We will not be providing snacks or lunches Do not pack food that contains nuts or needs to be heated in the microwave.

Label Everything

Lunches, snacks, bags, and personal belongings must be labeled with your child's full name.

Pack Water

Pack 1-2 already filled water bottles.

Our Five Foundations for Learning

Through these five foundational concepts, we provide children the opportunity to explore the world around them. By exposing them to these core ideas, we are able to plant seeds. The children then dictate the teachings, learning through play and growing from their curiosity.

Reggio Emilia

Nature

Mindfulness

Community

Gardening

“To every child, I dream of a world where you can laugh, dance, sing, learn, live in peace & be happy.”

– Malala Yousafzal