Summer Programs
Play, Explore, and Grow All Summer at New Horizons
Looking for a summer program that combines outdoor exploration, creativity, friendship, and learning through play?
New Horizons offers a bilingual (Spanish-English) summer program for children ages 2.5–7 in a warm, welcoming, and community-centered environment. Led by the same trusted teachers who guide our preschool programs during the school year, summer at New Horizons is filled with hands-on adventures, outdoor play, field trips, creativity, and opportunities for children to learn, explore, and connect.
Children do not need to be current New Horizons students to attend.
Summer Learning Through Play
A Summer of Exploration and Discovery
Our summer program builds on the same play-based philosophy that guides our preschool throughout the year. Children learn through hands-on experiences, outdoor exploration, imaginative play, storytelling, art, movement, and meaningful relationships.
Summer activities may include:
Nature exploration and outdoor adventures
Water play and sensory experiences
Art, music, and creative projects
Gardening and environmental learning
Bilingual English-Spanish activities
Storytelling and literacy experiences
Cooperative games and movement
Weekly field trips and special visitors
Children spend significant time outdoors each day in our spacious, tree-shaded yard featuring gardens, sandboxes, climbing structures, open-ended play spaces, and a tricycle and strider bike track.
Field Trips + Special Experiences
Learning Beyond the Classroom
Summer programming includes weekly field trips and hands-on experiences that help children connect with the Boulder community and the natural world.
Field trips may include visits to:
Local farms
Nature preserves and open space areas
Growing Gardens programs
The Fire department
Libraries
Museums
Parks and community destinations
Children also enjoy opportunities to observe and learn about the neighboring goats and pigs that are part of our daily environment.
Program Details
Summer 2026
Dates: June 15 – July 23
Schedule: Monday–Thursday | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Ages: 2.5–7 years
Enrollment Options
2 days per week
4 days per week
Enrollment is limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Small Groups + Trusted Teachers
Children benefit from:
Small group learning environments
Experienced early childhood educators
Consistent routines
Individualized attention
A welcoming and inclusive community
Many families appreciate the opportunity to maintain connections with familiar teachers and friends throughout the summer while continuing to learn through play and exploration.
2026 Tuition
4 Days Per Week: $750 for the 6-week session
2 Days Per Week: $375 for the 6-week session
Limited tuition assistance may be available for qualifying families. Please contact us for additional information.
As a nonprofit preschool, New Horizons is committed to providing high-quality summer programming that combines experienced teachers, small group sizes, outdoor exploration, and meaningful learning experiences. Because our goal is to serve families and children—not generate profit—we are able to offer a high-value summer program at a tuition rate that is often lower than many comparable programs in the area.
Why Families Choose the
New Horizons Summer Program
Families choose New Horizons because of our:
Play-based approach to learning
Bilingual English-Spanish environment
Small group sizes
Trusted and experienced teachers
Outdoor learning opportunities
Weekly field trips and special experiences
Inclusive and welcoming community
Beautiful North Boulder location
Register Today!
Space is limited and summer enrollment fills on a first-come, first-served basis.
We welcome both current New Horizons families and new families from throughout the Boulder area.