April Vacation Program

April Vacation Program

April 21–April 24, 2026

We’re thrilled to bring back our April Vacation Program in 2026 with expanded offerings! Our April Vacation Program runs Tuesday through Friday from 9:00 AM until 3:30 PM. It is open to students ages 6-12 years old. 

Our April Vacation Program offers instruction in four media: visual arts, mixed media, fiber arts, and woodworking. Students can enroll in one of two tracks: A. woodworking and visual arts OR B. mixed media and fiber arts. Each class will be led by two teaching staff and capped at 12 students to allow for individual attention.  

We only offer full-day programming during April Vacation week. Instruction takes place inside the Eliot Schoolhouse. Play, snack, and lunch time will take place in either the Schoolyard or, during inclement weather, the Schoolhouse.  

Daily Schedule 

Fees

$535 per student 

We offer a 5% discount on registrations for two or more children from the same household. Use the following coupon code at check out: FAMILY 

Registration Links

Ages 6-8

Track A: Woodworking and Visual Arts **FULL: waitlist only**

Track B: Fiber Arts and Mixed Media

Ages 9-12

Track A: Woodworking and Visual Arts

Track B: Fiber Arts and Mixed Media

How to Register 

Registration for the 2026 April Vacation Program opens at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. We process registrations strictly on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please note that all registrations and fees are for the entire week.  

Please read our policies on refunds and withdrawals below before you register. If you have any questions, call Community Education Manager, Emma Ellis, at 617-553-1387 or email vacationprograms@eliotschool.org. 

Step-By-Step Registration Instructions 

1. If you do not already have an account with us, you will first need to make an account here. You should make the account in your name, not your child's.  
2. Under the "Registration Links" heading above, click on the hyperlinked class names to view their registration pages. Clicking the “Register” button adds the class to your cart but does not hold your spot. The spot is only reserved upon payment.  
3. When you are ready to complete your purchase, navigate to “My Cart” and click "Checkout." You will be prompted to enter your child's information and your billing information.  
4. If you are using a coupon, input the code into the "Coupon Code" box before checking out. Misuse of coupons can result in your registration being cancelled.  
5. After completing payment, your order confirmation will be sent via email. 

Financial Aid

The Eliot School is committed to making our classes and workshops as accessible as possible to all people regardless of age, ability, background, or economic means. We are happy to offer a limited number of full and partial scholarships to increase access to arts programming for young people. Please note that due to high demand, there are additional terms and conditions for Vacation Program financial aid. 

If applying for multiple children, families must submit separate applications for each child. 

To apply for a scholarship for our April Vacation Program, please complete our Scholarship Application. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the program fills. By filling out our scholarship application, you agree to abide by the following scholarship policies:  

• Families with income-related benefits, e.g., EBT, SSI, SSDI, TANF, Veterans' Benefit, WIC, Pell Grants, receive priority for full scholarships. 
• If a student can no longer attend a program for which they received a scholarship, they need to be formally withdrawn no later than Monday, April 6, 2026. Improper withdrawal may affect future scholarship eligibility. 
• Full attendance is expected for all students. If a student misses two or more days of a week of program, they will be ineligible for financial aid for one year. This may be waived in special circumstances. 
• Scholarship awards are not finalized until they are formally accepted by the applicant. The Eliot School may rescind and redistribute financial aid awards if acceptance procedure is not followed.  

Refunds & Withdrawals (Updated for 2026)

It is not possible to withdraw directly through our website. Please contact our Community Education Coordinator to withdraw.  

All refunds are subject to a $20 processing fee from our payment platform. 

Registrations made within two weeks of program start dates are considered “late registrations” and are ineligible for refunds. 

Deadlines: 

• Full refunds given up through Friday, March 20, 2026
• 50% refund given up through Monday, April 6, 2026
• No refunds given after Tuesday, April 7, 2026

If a serious illness, major injury, or death in the family means you need to withdraw from a class outside of our normal time allowance, please speak with our Community Education Coordinator to make special arrangements.