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Kids receive safe, personal art instruction in Milton. Photo courtesy of Milton Art Center
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8/7/20 - By Lucie T

Eager to beat the boredom and get kids back to learning, exercise, and expanding their horizons (safely), many Boston-area parents are looking for outdoor classes that meet in the fresh air. Luckily, many art, music, nature, and fitness programs are taking their classes outside to comply with COVID-19 safety standards, so kiddos get to have fun while keeping germs at bay. From searching for creepy crawlies to learning parkour techniques, these outdoor classes are sure to keep kids engaged while they enjoy sunshine and socializing.

For high-quality virtual classes that kids can enjoy at home, check out our Poppins@Home programming, all accessible online.

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Parkour makes any old obstacle fun to cross. Photo courtesy of Parkour Generations Boston
Parkour makes any old obstacle fun to cross. Photo courtesy of Parkour Generations Boston

Outdoor Classes in Boston: Summer-Fall 2020

Milton Art Center

Milton
Art classes with themes like "Creatures Around the World" and "Fairies, Friends, and Fun" are held outdoors in the Milton Art Center back yard. Face shields are provided and social distancing measures will be in place. READ MORE

YMCA Boston

Various Locations
The Y's popular swimming lessons are offered to children as young as 6 months. Classes for all ages and skill levels are offered at multiple locations in and around Boston. READ MORE

Parkour Generations Boston

Somerville
These fun movement and exercise classes for kids ages 6 through 13 introduce kids to the basics of parkour. Each location has a different setting, some indoors and some outdoor, so check each location for the full details. They offer both half and full day camps during school holidays and throughout the summer. Kids will play games as well as learn technical skills to master this unique form of exercise. READ MORE

PUDDLESTOMPERS Nature Exploration

Newton
Puddlestompers offers both school-break and summer camps for kids ages 4-8. School break camp is 4.5 hours (with extended-day options) and is offered at the Newton & Wellesley locations. Each day kids will investigate a different seasonally relevant nature topic through hands-on exploration, active movement, outdoor play, STEM-based experiments, games, crafts, and stories. Summer camp offers the same opportunities are school break camps and are held at their Newton and Wellesley locations. READ MORE

World's End

Hingham
STEAM at World's End are interactive science-based nature classes being held Tuesday mornings in fall 2020 for kids in grade 1 to 5. Numbers are limited to control for social distancing. READ MORE

Plein-Air Art Academy

Brighton
In-person outdoor and indoor classes, designed to be smaller this year, explore a variety of art themes and materials to kids ages 4 and up. "Creative Pod" groups combine movement and visual arts. READ MORE

Jammin' With You!

Various locations
Jammin' With You is offering a mixture of outdoor classes at local parks and outdoor venues, and a few in-person classes in their center including JamBABY, JamKIDS, StagePLAY, and JamCHORUS.  READ MORE

Oak Knoll Wildlife Sanctuary

Attelboro
From sharks to frogs, kids can learn about the natural world in these programs offered at the sanctuary. Registration is required and group size will be limited in accordance with COVID-19 protocols.  READ MORE

Little Groove

Boston
Here, kids can take a one-of-a-kind music or art enrichment classes in programs designed for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school aged children along with parents. Choose from music classes for children, basic instrument instruction for kids over three, dance parties, yoga, and art & story time.  READ MORE

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