Children’s House BFMA (per week) Public (per week)
Full-Day, Monday-Friday $445 $462
Half-Day, Monday-Friday $330 $347

Please note, while Bay Farm Montessori Academy is an EEC-licensed provider, the Children’s House Summer program is operated under a Recreational Camp permit from the Town of Duxbury and operates in accordance with the rules of 105 CMR 430.000.

Each day, students will engage with guest experts to explore the week’s themes. These activities take place in the afternoon and will be unavailable to half-day students.

General Daily Schedule

8:30: AM
Campers arrive at their drop-off location and start the day at one of their rotating activities.
9:00: AM
Rotating Activities in Small Groups including swimming in the Bay Farm swimming pool.
12:00: PM
Noon Dismissal | Lunch
12:30: PM
Clean-Up / Stories / Music
1:00: PM
Large-Group Activities | Nap
3:00: PM
Dismissal | Aftercare
4:00: PM
Aftercare Ends | Final Pickup

Themed Sessions

Session 1: Music, Drama & Movement

June 10-14 (limited space available) | June 17-21 (FULL)

Explore the beauty of human voice and movement in this session designed to immerse attendees in drama, music, and movement. Centering, balance and posture, breathing, emotional development and expression, singing, and dance are all explored in breakout sessions. 

Bay Farm Summer will be closed on Monday, July 19 in observance of the Juneteenth federal holiday. 

Session 2: Make & Create

June 24-28 (FULL) | July 1-3 (limited space available)

Making, crafting, creating, and tinkering are fundamental human means of self-expression, and within this session, attendees will have the opportunity to explore each, whether it’s exploring fundamental physics through fun experiments and activities or engaging with a variety of artistic media to create works that reflect the inner worlds we strive to cultivate in our educational practices.

Pricing for this week reflects a discount for the holiday break. 

Session 3: Sports & Fitness

July 8-12 (FULL) | July 15-19 (FULL)

Whether it’s dribbling or Downward-facing Dog, our Sports & Fitness Session is sure to appeal to attendees of all ages and abilities. There are countless opportunities for exploring a variety of sports and fitness activities, including Gym-class favorites like Red Rover, basketball, soccer, yoga, Tai Chi, and general calisthenics.

Session 4: H20

July 22-26 (FULL) | July 29-August 2 (FULL)

Water touches our lives in countless ways and in unexpected places. Explore the many different ways that water impacts our lives, whether it’s as a home to our animal friends or as a vitally sustaining force for our communities. 

Session 5: On the Farm

August 5-9 (FULL)

Bay Farm Agriculture Specialist Evelyn Golden will spend the week inviting campers to explore our connections to the natural world around us, through engaging one-of-a-kind activities and on-campus excursions to explore local plant and wildlife.

I was so nervous about sending my son away to a program for the first time. Bay Farm Summer was so welcoming and he ended up having an amazing time. I was so impressed when he was so excited to get in the car and get back to his friends at camp.

Toddler House Parent

I can't think of a single thing I would change. My kids loved every minute and we are so grateful!

Elementary Parent

My daughter absolutely enjoyed her time there.

Children's House Parent