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
HILARY MABARDY
KIDS DIRECTOR, NATICK
- Director of all Kids Programs, including Pre-School, After School, Vacations Camps and Summer Camp
- BA Degree in Early Childhood Education
- Has worked at Longfellow since 2017
- My daily goal is to provide a fun, healthy, and active program for children of all ages.
- Email: lhcnatick.kids@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 Wilson Middle School 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 in preschool through entering grades K-4.
Our “Giggle Gang” campers (Children ages 4 and up that will be in preschool in the fall) take part in circle time, yoga, swimming, swim lessons (optional) arts & crafts, team games, music and movement and lots of outside play!
Our “Adventure Squad” campers (ages 5 and up, entering kindergarten through 2nd grade in the fall) also take part in take part in yoga, swimming, swim lessons (optional) arts & crafts, team games, fitness, and lots of outside play! They also go on occasional exciting field trips throughout the summer!
Our "Camp Champs" campers ( Entering 3rd and 4th grade in the fall) is located at 9 Tech Circle, right across the upper parking lot of our main building, a space designed for our older kids to learn, play and grow! These campers will also take part in yoga, swimming, swim lessons (optional) arts & crafts, team games, fitness, and lots of outside play and field trips throughout the summer!
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!
Weekend Kidz-Club (Ages 5-10)
While parents work out, kids can have fun and make new friends!
Hours:
Saturdays & Sundays: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
School vacations & holidays: same hours unless noted otherwise
Maximum stay: 1 hour 45 minutes
Drop-in program: no reservations needed
Activities: Projects & crafts, board games, foosball & air hockey, drawing & reading, free play and more
Pricing:
Complimentary for Full Family Members
$10/hour • $6/hour for siblings for all others
The Playroom / Nursery (Ages 3 months – 5 years)
A safe, fun, and engaging space for your little ones while you enjoy the club. Staff are CPR certified and provide age-appropriate learning and play activities.
Hours:
Monday–Friday: 8:30–11:30am
Saturday & Sunday: 8:30am–12:00pm
Max stay: 1 hour and 45 minutes
Reservations required to guarantee a spot. Reserve in person during Playroom hours or leave a voicemail at 508-653-4633 at least 24 hours in advance. A $10 fee applies for no-shows. You may cancel same-day if needed. Walk-ins welcome when space allows.
Pricing:
Complimentary for Full Family Members
$10/hour • $6/hour for siblings for all others
- Bring a labeled water bottle
- Approved nut-free snacks only.
- Goldfish, applesauce, Cheerios
- Please no outside toys
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 2026 Program Details
Dates: Saturdays, February 28th – May 2nd
Location: Longfellow Health Club – 203 Oak St, Natick, MA
Session Length: 10 weeks of indoor soccer fun!
Schedule
- Ages 5–6: 8:45 – 9:25 AM
- Ages 3–4: 9:30 – 10:10 AM
- Ages 3–4: 10:15 – 10:55 AM
- Ages 5–6: 11:00 – 11:40 AM
Pricing: $250 for Longfellow members, $275 for non-members
Please note: There are no refunds. Classes fill up quickly, so early registration is encouraged!
For any questions, please contact Be Ahead of the Game Coach at
brian@beaheadofthegame.com.