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Outdoor Pod Adventures

Trustee Activities

By Katrina Mancini August 27, 2020

The Stevens-Coolidge Place wants to get you outside this fall!

The Stevens- Coolidge Place is currently offering three wonderful outdoor programs for different age groups.


Pod Field Trips 

All ages 




Is your educational pod or home school group looking for some outdoor learning time? The Stevens-Coolidge Place has several field trip opportunities to choose from to get your students outdoors and interacting with nature. So, step away from your screen and join us outside for one of our themed Field Trips! 

A few quick facts about our Field Trip Programs for you to start your planning: Field trips last 1 to 1.5 hours, occur entirely outside and can be scheduled on Tuesday or Thursday afternoons. Group sizes are limited to 11 and must include at least one chaperone. Masks required. 

The flat fee per group per field trip is $160 - or $145 if a minimum of two families in your group are Trustees members. Sign up for one or a series.

Fill out one of our Field Trip Request Forms, by clicking on the link below to get your group scheduled today! 

Location
The Stevens-Coolidge Place
137 Andover Street
North Andover, MA 01845

 
Complete a pod field trip form HERE




Afternoon Drop Off Program
4th & 5th Graders



Join a Trustees staff member and a small group of other young explorers to hike, journal, play and explore in this afternoon drop off program.
This program is best suited for students in 4th and 5th grade who want to enjoy a no-screens afternoon. Masks are required at all times and social distancing will be enforced. Please note, this program occurs entirely outside.

Pre-registration for each 4 week series required.
Wednesdays series starting Sept 2
Fridays series starting Sept 4

Member Child: $155
Nonmember Child: $180


Register HERE



Wee Explorers 

Ages 2-5 




To encourage outdoor play and exploration of the great outdoors, this nature-based toddler playgroup will incorporate guided activities with clear objectives such as story time and music time. Along with these guided activities, opportunities for free time for children and their caregivers to peek under rocks, inspect tree bark for hiding bugs and jump in puddles. Held at the Stevens-Coolidge Place on every Tuesday, come to one or all of the sessions and explore the hidden worlds beneath our feet and above our heads.

Pre-registration required for all adults and children.

Recommended for ages 2-5.

Members $5
Non Members $10
Adults FREE


Register HERE


For more information or to become a Trustees member and receive your discount, contact kbibeau@thetrustees.org


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