2025 Heritage Summer Program @ The Hundred Acre School

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Two key features of our program that families and students love!

Museum Adventures: Daily excursions to various locations throughout Heritage Museums & Gardens play a central role in our summer program, offering students an immersive, hands-on learning experience. These adventures are carefully designed to engage students in active exploration, discovery, and play, allowing them to interact with the environment in meaningful ways. Each day, students have the opportunity to visit one or more of these unique locations. Please note that the only weather condition that keeps us indoors is thunderstorms. Otherwise, we embrace the rain, sun, and wind, enjoying the outdoors in all conditions.

  • Hidden Hollow & Treehouse
  • Auto Museum
  • Carousel (We ride every day!)
  • Special Exhibit Gallery
  • Lake Walk
  • Herb Garden
  • Five Senses Garden & Maze
  • Hydrangea Garden & Labyrinth
  • Arbor Bowl & Flume Fountain
  • Lower Events Field or Parade Field
  • Woods Walk

100Acre Classroom STEM Exploration & Play: While enjoying the cool comfort of air conditioning in Heritages’ PreK-Grade 2 school. How awesome to go to school from September to June here! We deepen our exploration of the weekly theme through dynamic classroom activities organized into small group stations strategically placed throughout the room. Students also have the chance to explore 100Acre’s STEM classroom materials, which provide hands-on experiences that complement and enhance their understanding of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). We prioritize student choice during this time, allowing them to rotate between activities that capture their individual interests. This approach not only fosters a sense of autonomy but also encourages curiosity and engagement. The indoor environment is designed to support creativity and critical thinking, giving students the freedom to experiment, build, and solve problems. The perfect balance for summer fun!

Summer Program – Two Options offered in 2025

Heritage Summer Program 2025 @ The Hundred Acre School

5 One-Week Programs

June 30 – August 1

See below for weekly descriptions & options

  • Flexible enrollment allows families to sign up for 1 week or multiple weeks of your choice.
  • 5 day or 3 day options available most weeks
  • Age 4 – Entering Grade 2 in Fall 2025

Program Hours from 8:30am-2:30pm

  • with drop off between 8:30-9 and pick up between 2:15-2:45
  • There is no extended day program

Daily Schedule

  • 8:30-9:00 Rolling Drop Off
  • 9:00-9:30 Welcome
  • 9:30-10:00 Snack (Family provided)
  • 10:00-12:00 Museum Adventures throughout Heritage
  • 12:00-1:00 Lunch (Family Provided) and Recess
  • 1:00-2:15 Classroom STEM Exploration & Play
  • 2:15-2:30 Playground
  • 2:30-2:45 Rolling Pick Up from Playground

Lego Program with Master Builder Cody Wells

2 One-Week Programs

July 21 – August 1

See below for weekly descriptions & options

  • Back by popular demand, this special summer program is hosted by Heritage and only offered as a 5 day program according to student age.
  • Available Week 4 for children entering Age 5 – 8
  • Available Week 5 for children entering Age 7 – 10

Program Hours from 8:30am-2:30pm

  • with drop off between 8:30-9 and pick up between 2:15-2:45
  • There is no extended day program

Daily Schedule

  • 8:30-9:00 Rolling Drop Off
  • 9:00-12:00 Lego program
  • 9:30-10:00 Snack (Family provided)
  • 12:00-1:00 Lunch (Family Provided) and Recess
  • 1:00-2:30 Lego program
  • 2:15-2:45 Rolling Pick Up from Playground

Summer Enrollment

2025 Registration will open in two phases:

  • Current Student Priority Registration is March 1 -7: Link sent in Brightwheel messages
    • Students currently attending PreK, K, grade 1 or grade 2 in the 2024-2025 school year
    • Next year’s accepted PreK, K, grade 1 & 2 students with paid tuition deposit.
    • Current and Next Year siblings
    • Our current and future students receive a 10% discount on 100Acre programs but not LEGO.
  • General Public Registration: Opens on TUESDAY, March 11, 2025 @ 10am

Summer enrollment will end on June 20th or when the summer program fills to capacity.

Step 1: Submit an Registration Request and create a Brightwheel account.

  • Make sure to turn on all notifications in your account as we will only communicate with you about your enrollment through Brightwheel.

Step 2: Pay your summer invoice in full

  • The 100Acre Admin team will reply via Brightwheel with your summer invoice to be paid electronically. Your child is not registered until this this step is completed so your spot is not held. We do not offer a payment plan; invoices must be paid in full.
  • We will not reach out via email or phone if this step is not completed. It is your responsibility to check your Brightwheel account. All open invoices will be cancelled after 5 days and your enrollment request will be declined.

Step 3: Accepted

  • The 100Acre Admin team will reply within 1 week after payment is submitted. Please note that applications will be reviewed in the order that step 2 is completed. If we have openings, an accepted letter will be sent via Brightwheel.
  • We do not take a waitlist so please check the website in May for last minute openings.

If you are wondering where your confirmation for the summer program is, check your Brightwheel account.

We do all communication in Brightwheel!

The Wednesday or Thursday before your program, you will get a reminder message in your Brightwheel account.

Here’s two quick videos if you need help!

2025 Summer Weekly Descriptions, Availability & Pricing

Week 1: June 30-July 3

Eco Explorers ~ Young Environmentalists in Action

Join us for an exciting week of exploration as young environmentalists explore how they can make a difference. Through interactive experiments and nature walks, we’ll learn about ecosystems, renewable energy, and the importance of conservation. Participants will also create eco-friendly crafts and discover the wonders of recycling and upcycling. Together, we’ll grow our understanding of how small actions can lead to significant changes in protecting our environment. Let’s go green and make every day Earth Day!

4-day option: M, T, W, Th is $400

Register by March 31, 2025, and enjoy a special $25 discount—just $375!

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Week 2: July 7-11

Budding Botanists ~A Week of Plant Adventures

Get ready to dig in and explore the amazing world of plants! In this fun-filled week, students will become budding botanists as they investigate how plants grow, thrive, and shape our world. Through engaging experiments, gardening projects, and exclusive behind-the-scenes tours of Heritage’s greenhouses and propagation areas, students will explore plant life cycles, the role of pollinators, and the essential contributions of soil, sunlight, and water.

5-day option: M-F is $450

Register by March 31, 2025, and enjoy a special $25 discount—just $425!

3-day option: T, W, Th is $350

Register by March 31, 2025, and enjoy a special $25 discount—just $325!

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Week 3: July 14-18

Pollinator Pals ~A Buzzing Week of Discovery

Join us for an exciting week celebrating the incredible world of pollinators! Students will uncover the fascinating lives of bees, butterflies, birds, and other pollinators through immersive nature walks, engaging scavenger hunts, and hands-on activities. Blending science, art, and outdoor exploration, this program will inspire a deeper appreciation for these essential creatures. Students will also discover fun, practical ways to support pollinators and help them thrive in their local environments.

5-day option: M-F is $450

Register by March 31, 2025, and enjoy a special $25 discount—just $425!

3-day option: T, W, Th is $350

Register by March 31, 2025, and enjoy a special $25 discount—just $325!

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Week 4: July 22-26

Future Engineers ~ Building a World of Possibilities

Get ready to design, create, and innovate! During this engaging week, campers will dive into the exciting world of engineering, where imagination and problem-solving come together. Through hands-on challenges inspired by storybooks, students will analyze tales to identify real-world problems and design creative solutions. With a dynamic blend of science, teamwork, and creativity, campers will build critical-thinking skills and confidence while exploring the endless possibilities of engineering.

5-day option: M-F is $450

Register by March 31, 2025, and enjoy a special $25 discount—just $425!

3-day option: T, W, Th is $350

Register by March 31, 2025, and enjoy a special $25 discount—just $325!
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Week 5: July 28-August 1

Mad Science ~ Experimentation Extravaganza

Get ready for a week of curiosity, creativity, and hands-on discovery! Students will dive into the fascinating world of science through experiments and interactive activities. They’ll uncover the science behind each reaction and experiment as they explore, using observation, experimentation, and critical thinking. This week combines fun with learning, allowing young scientists to explore, create, and uncover the wonders of the world around them. Let’s bring science to life and spark a passion for discovery.

5-day option: M-F is $450

Register by March 31, 2025, and enjoy a special $25 discount—just $425!

3-day option: T, W, Th is $350

Register by March 31, 2025, and enjoy a special $25 discount—just $325!

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Week 4: July 21-25

Lego Program #1
Age 5 to 8 only

C3Brix Lego Program: Get ready for a full week of Lego fun! Join Cody Wells of C3Brix (aka the Lego Man of NYC) for Lego builds, challenges, and Lego knowledge beyond your wildest dreams. He can’t wait to inspire, get excited, and celebrate the engineering abilities of the next generation of Lego builders. Throughout the week, students will work together to create amazing builds. Lego challenges and prizes will be done daily, along with a few surprises built in. “Pun intended”

5-day option: M-F ONLY is $550

Register by March 31, 2025, and enjoy a special $25 discount—just $525!

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Week 5: July 28-August 1

Lego Program #2
Age 7 to 10 only

C3Brix Lego Program: Get ready for a full week of Lego fun! Join Cody Wells of C3Brix (aka the Lego Man of NYC) for Lego builds, challenges, and Lego knowledge beyond your wildest dreams. He can’t wait to inspire, get excited, and celebrate the engineering abilities of the next generation of Lego builders. Throughout the week, students will work together to create amazing builds. Lego challenges and prizes will be done daily, along with a few surprises built in. “Pun intended”

5-day option: M-F ONLY is $550

Register by March 31, 2025, and enjoy a special $25 discount—just $525!

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Hundred Acre School is a PreK-Grade 2 school for the school year. All of our teachers work in the summer and we typically hire 2 -3 additional teaching staff during the summer. Our teachers are adults that have at least a BA in education or a related field. Our summer staff are undergraduate education majors, retired teachers, current public school educators or adults who love kids! All have a background record check with the Department of Early Education and Care. Most are CPR/First Aid Certified.

We do not offer prospective student tours for the summer program.

  • For the Summer Program, we accept student entering grade 2 in the fall 2025 so we do not accept students who just finished grade 2.
  • For Lego Summer program, we accept students up to age 10 regardless of grade.

No, we are only taking children that are age 4 at the time of the program.

No, it is only for children age 5 and older by the first day of the program.

Age guidance is firm. We will not make exceptions for our two age groups for Lego during the month of March or April.

If by chance we have any openings once we get to May, requests will be considered by the school director.

Yes, children should be confidently potty trained (diapers are not allowed) but with that being said, we understand that accidents happen so all children are asked to bring extra clothes.

No, this program is not part of member benefits at this time. Check out the Heritage membership page for the many other member benefits including unlimited admissions to the museums & gardens.

We follow these procedures for all students to keep them healthy:

  1. Snack and lunch are provided by the family
  2. Students do not share or trade food.
  3. Students with food allergies sit at a table with children that do not have those food items in their snack or lunch
  4. Tables are cleaned with multi-surface cleaner.
  5. Placemats are washed after each use
  6. Most staff at the program are CPR and First Aid certified
  7. The Heritage Security Team is also trained to respond to emergencies and will be able to assist staff with emergencies as needed.

We do not limit what children choose to bring for snack or lunch. We do not limit environmental allergens from our classrooms/interactions on the grounds. Children could be exposed to a variety of allergens either in the classroom, on the grounds or in the museums. If your child has a severe allergy (breathing or touching an item), we probably are not a good fit. If your child has an ingestion allergy to a certain medication or food, we probably are a good fit. You are welcome to contact the us to discuss the specifics of your child.

  • We require a medical release with detailed information about an allergy and what steps would need to be followed if something did happen. A form will be sent to you to fill out and bring with your medication.
  • You would provide us with any medications needed to keep him/her safe (i.e. epi-pen).
  • These medications will be kept in the classroom backpack that is taken with the class anytime they leave the school.

No refund is provided if cancellation occurs less than 4-weeks before the Monday of the program date/start date. The dates listed here indicate the 4 week date on or after which refunds are no longer given.

  • Week 1: June 2, 2025
  • Week 2: June 9, 2025
  • Week 3: June 16, 2025
  • Week 4: June 23, 2025
  • Week 5: June 30,2025

To be very specific after the dates listed above, we do not offer refunds for missed days, regardless of the reason, including:

  • Illness
  • Changes in vacation plans
  • Family emergencies

We understand that summer schedules can be unpredictable, and occasional absences may occur. However, our program is staffed and designed with your child’s attendance in mind. Thank you for your understanding, as we are unable to make exceptions to this policy.

Cancellations from May through 4-weeks before date will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellation in March or April will receive a full refund minus the $50 non-refundable processing fee.

No. Payment is due in full at the time of your registration. You are not accepted until payment is received. A $50 non-refundable processing fee is included with every registration.

No we do not at this time.

The school has its own entrance and parking lot so it is very convenient for drop off and pick up. Use Google Maps as we have a pin on the school and its the easiest way to find us.

Our program uses the gardens and galleries of Heritage Museums & Gardens daily so we already feel like we go on a field trip everyday. We don’t go on additional field trips off the grounds of Heritage Museums & Gardens.