Hugs & Bugs Club offers a unique approach to early learning through process art, sensory and independent play all the while building a community for both parents and children.

We offer an array of classes and programs designed with the whole child in mind and heart. Hugs & Bugs Club is founded on the belief that children are natural born scientists, motivated to learn in a warm and safe environment through exploration, investigation, discovering and solving problems in an organic way. In a world that is mostly hands off for children, we believe it is their job to touch everything they can get their little fingers on because we know it is essential to their mental development. It is our job to give them a safe place to do so. Our spaces and activities are inspired by nature and sensory development, and designed to provoke the curiosities of our children.

Our curriculum

Our philosophies are inspired by the great need for sensory development and the Reggio Emilia approach, a pedagogy which values the child as strong, capable and resilient. Children are leaders of their own education with the facilitation of our teachers, families, and peers. Each child holds a strong curiosity to learn more about the world around them. At Hugs & Bugs Club, we foster this curiosity and the sense of community. Our curriculum is child-centered, driven by our students’ interests and their desire to know more.

Please visit our Admissions page to learn more about options and pricing.

The below application with pricing for all school programs. We will contact you shortly after receiving your application.

Week ONE 6/15-6/19

Outdoor Adventure club!

Let’s discover the magic of Mother Nature! We’ll explore the outdoors, collect found materials, brew magical potions, create art from our discoveries, and go on exciting bug hunts. Perfect for little explorers!

Week Two 6/22-6/26

Blast from the Past

What’s your favorite dinosaur? (We bet your child has a few!) This week, we’ll journey back in time to learn about these incredible creatures, making clay prints, sifting sand for fossil bones, tasting herbivore favorites, digging for dino eggs, and embarking on our own park dinosaur dig!

Week THREE 6/29-7/3

Cast Away

Ahoy, mateys! We’ll master knot-tying, create colorful sand art, craft hidden messages and pirate maps, and hunt for treasure. The week ends with a thrilling team scavenger hunt around town, using problem-solving and pirate teamwork!

Week Four 7/6-7/10

Art Mash Up

Art comes in every form across cultures! We’ll experiment with clay, cardboard, negative space, wire, wood, paint, yarn, and more to craft stunning pieces. The grand finale? Our space transforms into a real art gallery for families to admire!

Week Five 7/13-7/17

Olympics

Time to test our strength, speed, and endurance! We’ll invent our own fun Olympic-style games and challenges. Get ready to cheer, compete, and celebrate every effort! Are you in?!

Week six 7/20-7/24

Cardboard City

Calling all young engineers and architects! We’ll build an entire city from cardboard, complete with buildings, rooms, doors, windows, and creative decorations using all kinds of art materials. Watch the skyline grow!

Week Seven 7/25-7/31

A Community of Superheroes

Superheroes are everywhere—especially in Hoboken! We’ll meet local heroes like the Hoboken Fire Department, explore community roles, and partner with a local charity to use our creativity for good. Cape optional, kindness required!

Week eight 8/3-8/7

All about Lemonade!

A camp favorite returns! Children will design their own lemonade stands, invent recipes, make fresh lemonade, and practice “selling” it, learning about entrepreneurship, sharing, and treating friends to big rewards! BIG BONUS: they get to treat themselves to a pizza lunch and ice cream party with their profits!

WEek nine 8/10-8/14

Knights & Magic

Enter a world of enchantment! We’ll weave storytelling magic, craft battle gear and potions, build imaginary realms, and act out epic tales of good vs. evil. A dash of fantasy and lots of imagination await!

Week ten 8/17-8/21

CARNIVAL

Step right up! Face painting, popcorn, carnival games, temporary tattoos, festive art, and booth-building fun. Kids will create and run their own carnival stations for friends to enjoy! Pure celebration!

Week eleven 8/24-8/28

Lights, Camera, Action!

Hollywood, here we come! Children collaborate to invent characters, write scripts, design costumes/wardrobe, makeup, props, sets, and accents. Get ready for mini-performances and big creativity!

Week twelve 8/31-9/4

“Rock it” to the Moon!

Blast off with moon walks and rock-star energy! We’ll build rocket ships, embark on lunar missions, paint glowing constellations, and end with epic glow-in-the-dark dance parties. Turn up the volume and launch into space!