Curious, playful, and full of wonder, Dragonflies explore the natural world through imaginative play, movement, and story. Every day is an invitation to discover, create, and connect with the rhythms of the earth and the community around them.
We'll work in the garden, sing songs, play games, listen to stories, and adventure across the landscape in search of whatever catches our eye. We'll leave plenty of time for playing at our mud kitchen, building fairy houses, and climbing across fallen logs as open play is the true work of childhood. This Dragonflies program is very similar to our school-year Forest Kindergarten curriculum and is led by our full-time teachers. We invite you to learn more about Forest Kindergarten here!
Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Cost: $449 per week. (Financial aid available.) June 29 - July 2: $359
Available 2026 Dates & Location:
Boxford: Weekly, June 22 through August 14.
There was so much positive energy upon arrival and pickup, and day one they knew who we were. I was so impressed with the staff.
- Summer 2024 Parent
I am always so impressed with the staff at Merrowhawke. Their knowledge of Child Development and their even natures make for an incredible experience.
- Summer 2025 Parent
This week [my child] came home explaining things about the natural world that I had to Google. Year after year, he comes home excited about his day, suggesting it was “the best day of his life” and has made connections to kids he didn’t know, who we now sign him up with every year. - Summer 2025 Parent
