Little Naturalists: Move, Create & Explore
Dig, craft, and explore! A nature-based adventure for ages 9–12 that builds skills through hands-on fun led by therapists.
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Rudofsky Center, Easterseals Massachusetts at The Bridge Center
470 Pine Street Bridgewater, MA 02324Refund Policy
About this event
- Free venue parking
Get your hands dirty and your imagination growing during Little Naturalists: Move, Create & Explore! This group for ages 9–12 blends gardening, crafting, and nature-based challenges to support fine motor skills, visual-motor integration, coordination, and confidence. All experiences are designed by occupational therapists to support development while keeping older kids engaged and active in the natural world.
Sessions are led by occupational or physical therapists and take place in the art room and/or outdoors, offering the perfect blend of movement, creativity, and connection—come join the adventure! Each session includes engaging activities like tending garden beds, creating nature-inspired art, and building forts or navigating outdoor movement games.
Caregivers are warmly welcomed to join in the activities alongside their children or may choose to drop off and pick up after the session.
Multiple sessions are available to suit your schedule—join one, a few, or all! Sessions are held on Fridays from 2:30–3:15 p.m., running weekly from July 11 through August 22.
RELEASE FORM REQUIRED: Before attending, a completed release form is required for both you and the child participating. After checkout, you’ll receive a confirmation email with a link to the required waivers and policies. Please be sure to complete a form for each participant prior to your visit.
Frequently asked questions
The Bridge Center is an inclusive, fully accessible 22-acre campus with fields, a pond, horses, a splash pad, and more. Our recreation, therapy and equestrian programs support social, emotional, and physical growth through group or one-on-one activities tailored to individual needs.
Children should wear closed toe shoes and comfortable clothing that allows for active movement
No additional materials are needed—just bring your child ready to move and have fun!
Upon entering The Bridge Center campus, drive straight ahead and park on either side of the red sheds to your left. These areas are marked with orange and yellow parking lot signs.
Continue down the road to the second building on your left, The Rudofsky Center, marked by a large welcome sign. If you arrive early, please remain in your vehicle in consideration of the other sessions that are running. A staff member will meet you in the lobby at your scheduled time.
For safety and privacy reasons, TBC is not open to the public outside of scheduled program time. Participants are kindly asked to arrive and depart according to their program schedule and to remain only in designated areas during that time.
Each session is led by a licensed physical or occupational therapist. This ensures that all activities are guided by professionals with experience in child development and therapeutic play.
Caregivers have the option to stay and participate in the activities alongside their child or to drop off and return at the end of the session. Whatever feels most comfortable for you and your child is perfectly fine—we aim to provide a flexible and supportive experience for all families.