Natick Kids
At the Longfellow Health Club in Natick, we offer a preschool and after school program during the school year, as well as summer camps, and vacation camps. Our programs are licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care and our camps are licensed by the Natick Board of Health.

We also offer Saturday morning soccer clinics for ages 3 - 6 years old through the Longfellow Soccer Academy during the school year. We pride ourselves on our ability to provide safe and fun opportunities for your family and kids to be active.
Meet the Natick Children's Director
CAROLINE DONAHUE
KIDS DIRECTOR, NATICK
- Assistant Club Manager
- Director of all Kids Programs, including Pre-School, After School, Vacations Camps and Summer Camp
- BA Degree in Early Childhood Education
- Special Educator – Wellesley Public Schools
- Has worked at Longfellow since December 1994!
- My daily goal is to provide a fun, healthy, and active program for children of all ages.
- Email: longfellowkids@gmail.com
Later @ Longfellow After School Program
- Later @ Longfellow is an after school program at our Natick health club that offers a safe and healthy environment for children. We accept children in Grade K – 6 from Lilja, Brown and Ben-Hem Elementary Schools, and the Kennedy and Wilson Middle Schools in Natick.
- “Later @ Longfellow” offers a wide variety of activities such as arts and crafts, swimming, fitness, yoga, team games, and outside play. We also offer quiet areas for homework and free play.
- Longfellow Health Club in Natick promotes physical activity and encourages children to understand that fitness can suit any lifestyle so they can stay healthy and active.
Preschool @ Longfellow
- Pre-School @ Longfellow is a licensed preschool program located at Longfellow Health Club in Natick. Available to children ages 3 – 5 years old, Pre-School @ Longfellow offers 2-, 3-, 4- or 5-day programs, and we follow the Natick public school calendar. Our program is licensed by the Department of Early Education and Care (E.E.C.) and complies with its guidelines and regulations.
- It’s our mission to provide a fun but nurturing program that helps children develop their self-esteem, confidence, and trust. We also hope to instill the importance of staying active and healthy. We encourage academic success as well as the development of fine and gross motor skills.
- We also believe in the health and well-being of all who attend, and so our staff follows guidelines for frequent hand washing, careful snack preparation, and careful cleaning of all equipment and rooms.
Summer Camp
- Camp Longfellow at Natick is available for children ages 4 -10 years.
- Our “All Star” campers (ages 5 – 10 years) take part in yoga, swimming, swim lessons (optional) arts & crafts, team games, fitness, lots of outside play and also go on fabulous field trips.
- Our “Champion” campers (ages 4 – pre K) also enjoy outside play, arts & crafts, creative movement, science, circle time, team games and plenty of play in our Splash Pad!
- Extended care is also available for all campers from 8:00 am – 9:00 and 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm. Activities include outside play, gym time, board games, and more. Additional fees apply.
- Our counselors have experience working with children of all ages, and they are happy to share their talents and skills! All are CPF/First Aid certified, and we ensure that there is plenty of individual attention for each child who attends camp. We want to make sure your kids have a fun and active summer!
Kidz-Club
- The Kidz Club is for children ages 4-10 years old.Children can hang out and have fun while parents work out. We do projects, board games, foosball, air hockey, drawing, reading, free play, and more!
- It is free for Full Family Members, otherwise $6/hour and siblings an additional $4/hour.
- Program runs between 9:00am – 12:00pm on Saturday and Sunday, with a 1.5 hour max. stay.
- This is a drop-in program, no reservations are needed.
The Playroom
- The Playroom is for children 3 months – 5 years old. Come enjoy all that the Longfellow Health Club has to offer, while your children benefit from all the Playroom has to offer. Our staff are dedicated professionals who work hard to make sure your child has a fun time while in our care, in a safe environment.
- This service is complimentary for Family Members.
- All of our staff are CPR certified.
- Reservations are required.
- Playroom hours are: 8:30 - 11:30am Monday - Friday and 9:00am - 12:00pm on Saturday and Sunday.
- To schedule a visit or to make a reservation call 508-653-4633 x 223
- The Playroom is closed on New Years Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, & Christmas Day.
- We follow the Natick Public School Calendar – if there is a snow day in Natick, The Playroom is closed.
Longfellow Soccer Academy
At the Longfellow Soccer Academy, we offer clinics with Be Ahead of the Game coaches that run 8-10 weeks a session for kids aged 3-6 years old. The clinics are fun, non-competitive, and emphasize soccer skills through games and drills. The focus of the Longfellow Soccer Academy is to introduce the great game of soccer and have the kids leave each clinic with confidence and a big smile on their faces!
Spring Mini Session Program Details:
Dates: Saturdays – May 3, 10, 17, 31 & June 7 (No class Memorial Day weekend)
Location: Longfellow Health Club – 203 Oak St, Natick, MA
Session Length: 5 weeks
Schedule:
Ages 5–6: 8:45 – 9:25 AM
Ages 3–4: 9:30 – 10:10 AM