SHED Children's Campus
Curiosity-Driven Preschool, Kindergarten, and School Aged Programs on the Beautiful Grounds of Phillips Academy.

Toddler »
20 Months - 2.9 Yrs

Preschool - Pre-K »
Ages 3 - 5 Yrs

Forest K »
Age 5

After School »
k - 8th Grade
Megan Harrington-Edward2019-01-29My 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 Eberle2019-01-21Our 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 Momenzadeh2019-01-18I 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 Malaj2019-01-17My 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
Enrollment for 2023/2024 programs coming soon
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.
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.
our dream, hope, & purpose
“To every child, I dream of a world where you can laugh, dance, sing, learn, live in peace & be happy.”
– Malala Yousafzal
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
Our Blog

Can I Climb The Tree?
This question coming from a second grader gave me a moment of pause. I am not a tree climber. I never climbed trees as a child. Was I the right

Free Play – The Benefits for Childhood Development
At SHED Children’s Campus we believe children need to be children – they need to play and experience all of the joys of childhood. We do our best each day

Present in a Rich Past: The History of SHED Children’s Campus
Since its founding, SHED has been tightly connected with both Andover Public Schools and the Andover community. We began as a town program at Andover’s Shawsheen Elementary School, first offering

Foundations of Learning: Gardening
At SHED Children’s Campus we use our gardens as a way to plant seeds about the circle of life, our connection to nature, the importance of community and our relationship

Foundations of Learning: Reggio Emilia
We practice the Reggio Emilia approach to teaching at SHED because of how this philosophy values the child. Reggio Emilia’s inspired understanding that a child learns in 100 languages offers

Foundations of Learning: Mindfulness
The way we interact with our kids has a huge impact on the way they think about themselves and their levels of personal resilience. Practicing mindfulness at SHED helps us