Malden | Melrose
Outdoor Education at Pine Banks Park
Our Malden/Melrose program is located within beautiful Pine Banks Park. We spend our days exploring the hills and forests, and spotting animals in the wetlands and ponds.
Programs Available in Malden/Melrose
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Toddler
Ages 15 months - 2.9 years
Half Day
NEW for School Year 24 - 25!An introduction to outdoor school for ages 2 - 2.8 years.
Toddler Connections
Seasonal weekly playgroups for toddlers (15mos - 2.9yrs) and caregivers with curated activities and outdoor fun with peers. -
Preschool*
Ages 2.9 - 3.9 years
Half Day
Mixed-age program focused on sensory exploration, honing gross and fine motor skills, and building class community.
* Preschool & Pre-K are together in one cohort. -
Pre-K*
Ages 4 - 6 years
Half Day
Mixed-age, nature immersive program designed to spark curiosity and concentration, and foster independence.
* Pre-K & Preschool are together in one cohort.
“The teachers are truly phenomenal, so thoughtful and [our son] has grown so much since they started. We are so thrilled with the program. The research that has come out about the benefits of kids being in nature is so huge and we are so lucky to be in BOPN.”
Kate A., BOPN Parent
Summer at Pine Banks Park
Half Day Mixed Age
Ages 2.9 - 8 years
1 Week Sessions
9:00AM - 12:00PM
Week 1: June 24 - June 28
Week 2: July 1 - 3
Week 3: July 8 - July 12
Week 4: July 15 - July 19
Week 5: July 22 - July 26
Week 6: July 29 - August 2
Week 7: August 5 - August 9
Week 8: August 12 - August 16
Week 9: August 19 - August 23
**ONLINE enrollment for the Half Day Summer program is now OPEN!
What's Next?
Cultivate Curiosity, Connection, & Confidence
1. Inquire:
Filling out an inquiry form tells us you’re interested in learning more about BOPN. We will email you brief introductory information and help you arrange a visit to one of our sites!
2. Visit:
Visiting a class gives you the opportunity to witness our philosophy in practice, chat with our experienced nature educators, and stand in awe of the stunning forests, gardens, and landscapes the children explore each day.
3. Enroll:
We will provide everything you need to complete our entirely online enrollment process (payment & forms). Financial aid is available.
Take the first step.
Our Outdoor Educators
Meet Pine Banks Park
Pine Banks Park is a natural oasis on the border of Malden and Melrose, located on Wampanoag land. Here, you’ll find hundreds of large evergreens like white pines and cedars, lookouts, Mount Ephraim, a pond, wildlife, pavilions, a playground, and athletic fields. We enjoy searching for birds, bugs, and more in the beautiful forest, ponds, and wetlands. Learn more and support the Pine Banks Park Foundation at www.pinebanks.org.
