☀️ Summer Programs ☀️

SHED Summer Programs start the week of July 6th and end the week of August 24th.

SHED Summer is a season of exploration, imagination, and play. Through nature-based projects, creative arts, and outdoor adventures, children continue to learn, connect, and grow in an environment full of joy and discovery.

Caterpillars

Designed for our youngest learners to explore, play, and grow through sensory experiences, outdoor discovery, and gentle guidance.

  • 20 months - 2.9 Yrs
  • Mon - Fri
  • 8:30 AM - 4 PM

Monarch

Eight weeks of photography, woodworking, gardening, cooking, and art, children explore their interests in a nurturing environment that celebrates discover!

  • Ages 3 - 5 Years
  • Mon - Fri
  • 8:30 AM - 4 PM

Jr. Adventures

Each week brings a new theme explored through art, science, gardening, movement, and outdoor play ,making every day a joyful blend of learning and adventure.

  • Entering Kindergarten
  • Mon - Fri
  • 8:30 AM - 4 PM

Outdoor Adventures

Immerses children in the wonder of the natural world and their community. Each Thursday, they join Summer Adventures for a fun field trip.

  • K - Grade 2
  • Mon - Fri
  • 8:30 AM - 4 PM

Summer Adventures

Filled with friendship, creativity, and exploration. Through swimming, field trips, games, and hands-on projects in art, science, and nature.

  • Grades 1st - 5th
  • Mon - Fri
  • 8:30 AM - 4 PM
  • Extended Days Available

Team
Adventures

Each week brings exciting outings across New England, inspiring teamwork, confidence, and unforgettable summer memories.

  • Grades 5th - 8th
  • Mon - Fri
  • 8:30 AM - 4 PM
  • Extended Days Available
Engagement Opportunity for Young People

CREW Program

  • Entering 9th grade
  • Flexible Schedules MON - FRI
  • Flexible Hours

CREW is a volunteer opportunity for students entering 9th grade who are excited to spend their summer supporting younger children in a meaningful, hands-on way. This is more than helping out, it is about showing up as a steady, engaged presence within the SHED community.

Our CREW members are woven into the rhythm of the day, working alongside educators and building real connections with children through play, exploration, and shared experiences.

Crew program

What We Look for in CREW Members

  • Genuinely interested in children and how they think, play, and learn
  • Patient, present, and willing to engage at a child’s level
  • Positive and dependable, with a strong sense of responsibility
  • Open to guidance, feedback, and learning from our educators
  • Ready to participate, not just observe
Summer with SHED

What Families Can Expect Across All Summer Programs

While each summer program at SHED is designed for a specific age group, families can expect shared values and experiences across all offerings:

  • Thoughtfully designed indoor and outdoor environments
  • Experienced educators who facilitate rather than direct
  • Daily opportunities for movement, play, and creativity
  • Curiosity-driven projects and weekly thematic explorations
  • Outdoor time, nature connection, and field experiences
  • A warm, inclusive community where children feel safe, seen, and supported

Summer at SHED is not about getting ahead. It is about growing confidently, joyfully, and authentically.

Discover Summer with SHED for Yourself

Rooted in curiosity, community, and creativity, Monarch is where children grow into confident, joyful learners.
Schedule a campus tour today and see what joyful, curious, and child-led learning looks like.