Sudbury
Outdoor Education at Wolbach Farm
Our Sudbury program is located at Wolbach Farm, the headquarters of Sudbury Valley Trustees (SVT). We spend our days exploring the 54-acre property, which is part of the Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge along the Sudbury River.
The forest and meadows of Wolbach Farm are home to wildlife like beaver, muskrat, fisher, and diverse bird species. Our all-outdoor toddler, preschool, and parent-child classes spark curiosity and connection with nature, while building friendships, community, and resilience that last a lifetime.
Programs Available at Wolbach Farm
Children learn through play with mixed age peers, guided by trained educators. This transformative setting—rarely found in today’s world—provides a broad range of emotional and developmental benefits.
Read more about the benefits of mixed age classes
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Ages: 2.0 - 5 years*
Hours: 9 AM - 12 PM
Schedule: 2, 3, or 5 days/week
Tuition: Based on schedule, see details here.
*Please note that beginning September 2025, our school year program at Wolbach Farm will admit children ages 2.9 - 6 years.Children learn through play with mixed-age peers, guided by trained educators. This transformative setting—rarely found in today’s world—provides a broad range of emotional and developmental benefits.
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Ages 2.9 - 8 years
Hours: 9 AM - 12 PM
Tuition: $420/week
Our summer programs offer children time to explore and play outdoors. We encourage imagination and FUN, while embarking on daily adventures with new and returning friends!*Enrollment opens in January!
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Ages 15 mos - 2.9 years
Seasonal weekly playgroups for toddlers and caregivers with curated activities providing outdoor fun with peers.
“SVT is excited to welcome the young explorers of BOPN to Wolbach Farm. When kids explore trails, find frogs, and swing from branches they ignite their sense of wonder for nature and develop a lifelong love for wildlife and the outdoors. These kiddos will be the next generation of caretakers for our natural world.”
— Cecil Hynds-Riddle, Director of Development, SVT
Meet Our Educators
We would like to acknowledge The Sudbury Foundation for their support with teacher professional development–to deepen our culture of inquiry and collaborative study. Reach out to info@bopn.org to learn more about teacher professional development at BOPN.
“BOPN has been an excellent choice for my family. Both of my children have attended over the last 3 years. The teacher communication and collaboration goes far above and beyond. The teachers are always willing to help come up with individual plans for smooth drop off, potty training, snack preferences and social-emotional development. The program wants to partner with parents and offers free educational sessions to parents and caregivers, which was a HUGE help in our house! Administration is responsive to inquiries and integrates feedback from parents and families. There is a tremendous sense of community at the school and as a working parent, I felt involved and knew my children were being loved and cared for. My children have developed a lifelong love for nature, are resilient and have outstanding self-regulation and problem solving skills that I attribute to their time at BOPN. I am excited for BOPN to open at Wolbach Farm!”
— Stephanie M.
About Sudbury Valley Trustees
SVT is a nonprofit land trust that protects natural areas and farmland for wildlife and people in the 36 communities that surround the Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord Rivers. Working in collaboration with local, state, and federal partners, SVT protects land from development, restores essential wildlife habitats, maintains hiking trails, and sponsors recreational and educational programs. Since its founding in 1953, SVT has helped to conserve more than 8000 acres and 70 miles of trails.
Learn more and support SVT’s mission!
What’s Next?
1. Inquire:
Submitting an inquiry form tells us you’d like to learn more about BOPN. We will provide brief introductory information, and help you arrange a tour.
2. Visit:
Touring allows you to see our philosophy in practice, chat with our experienced nature educators, and enjoy the forests, gardens, and landscapes that BOPN children explore each day. Dress for the weather, and bring the kids!
3. Apply:
Submit your admissions application and fee. Financial assistance is available, and we encourage anyone with need to request aid via the admissions application.
See details on the admissions process and dates, tuition, and financial aid here.
4. Enroll:
Pending roster availability and admission, you will receive an invitation to enroll.
We will provide everything you need to complete the entire process online.
Take the first step.
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