Summer
Programs

Get Your Game On! – Join us in kicking off the summer at Kidsborough with some fun challenges based on our favorite TV game shows (and even some classic games, too!) Test your knowledge with Jeopardy; phone a friend in Who Wants to Be a Millionaire; work on your speed and muscle control with Minute to Win It challenges; and culminate the week with our Wipe Out obstacle course!

This Land Is Your Land – Take a tour of the United States from the comfort of Kidsborough! Learn all about our amazing country from coast to coast and everything in between. Join us as we journey through some national parks, visit historical landmarks, meet our past presidents, and indulge in some traditional American snacks! And remember – dress up in your most patriotic outfit on July 3rd for a stars & stripes celebration! Kidsborough is closed on July 4th and 5th.

Galactic Getaway – Delve into the depths of space as we explore the planets in our solar system and see what lies beyond the Milky Way! Study the phases of the moon, create some homemade constellation viewers, and get your spacesuit ready as we make our very own spaceship to launch us into the great unknown!

Field Trip: Roger Williams Planetarium – Marlborough: Tues 7/9; Hopkinton: Wed 7/10; Medfield: Thur 7/11

Super Sleuths – Do you have what it takes to become a secret agent? This week participate in Kidsborough’s own special spy training institute! Learn how to decode secret messages, write in invisible ink, and sneak through laser mazes! After a week full of training, our Kidsborough Super Sleuths come together to solve a whodunnit mystery!

Change of Art – Art is often created with so much more than just paint, crayons, and markers! This week practice transforming out-of-the- ordinary materials such as straws, sponges, forks, grass, plastic and more into stunning and unique works of art! Experiment with different methods of creating art by using common materials in uncommon ways: paint with extra- long paint brushes or use your toes or opposite hand to draw! Shine in the endless creativity as we dabble in all kinds of alternative art!

Field Trip: deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum – Medfield Tues 7/23; Marlborough Wed 7/24; Hopkinton Thurs 7/25

Tourist Trap – Pack your bags and grab your passport for an unforgettable Kidsborough journey around the world! Explore a variety of countries, and learn all about popular games, delicious cuisine, beautiful landmarks, and interesting historical facts that make each nation unique. From the Great Wall of China to the Mayan Ruins of Mexico to the summit of Mount Everest in Nepal, see that not all who wander are lost.

Sports Spectacular – Calling all sports fans! Join us for some friendly competition as we play some of the most popular games in the United States and learn about some lesser known games from around the world! Practice skills in soccer, football, baseball, basketball, cricket, quidditch, ultimate frisbee, and more! Compete for the gold while demonstrating your strength and talent at our Kidsborough Olympics! Our Kane School site in Marlborough, MA hosts Kidsborough Olympics! Thursday 8/8

Once Upon a Time… An Engineer Solved Everything! – Have you ever read The Three Little Pigs and thought… “I bet I could build a house that mean old wolf couldn’t knock down!!”? Well, this is your chance! Dig into some common fairy tales then brainstorm projects and inventions to help our characters solve the challenges they face. From a ladder to save Rapunzel locked in the tower to a parachute that safely gets Jack down from the beanstalk, put your technical creativity to work and help our fairytale characters get out of some sticky situations!

Just Add Water – What better way to wrap up the summer than a week of water fun! Join us as we play teamwork games with water balloons and sponges, create watercolor artwork, make some crazy big bubbles, and even try out some water-based experiments! Soak up the fun during our last days of summer! Splash out of summer and into the school year Party!! Thursday 8/22!