Vacation Programs
German International School Boston offers bilingual vacation programs filled with outdoor play, science, music and dance, cooking, crafts, theater, storytelling, and fun field trips. All programs are open to the public.
To ease childcare challenges for families, GISB offers a vacation program for students in preschool to grade 6 during school breaks in October, February, April, and July. All programs are bilingual, offering a great opportunity for all students to further develop and strengthen their language skills. No German knowledge is required to attend any of the programs, and all programs are open to the public.
Vacation program weeks run from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm with an extended day option for 5:00 pm pick-up for students in preschool – grade 6.
Fall Vacation Program 2026
- October 13 – 16 (No program Monday October 12 – Indigenous People’s Day
- Registration is open from August 19 – September 19, 2026
New! Bach to the Future Fall Music Vacation Program
- October 13 – 16
- A four-day music vacation program. From Bach to folk music and movie themes, students discover how music connects history, culture, science, and creativity – culminating in a concert for families. Find more details here.
- Registration is open now through September 25 — click here to sign up.
Winter Vacation Program 2027
- February 16 – 19 (No Program Monday February 15 – President’s Day)
- Registration is open from November 16, 2026 – January 15, 2027
Spring Vacation Program 2027
- Week 1: April 12 – 16, 2027
- Week 2: April 20 – 23, 2027 (No Program Monday April 19 – Patriot’s Day)
- Registration is open from January 15 – March 15, 2027
Summer Vacation Program 2027
- Week 1: June 29 – July 2, 2027
- Week 2: July 6 – 9, 2027 (No Program Monday July 5 – observance of July 4th Holiday)
- Week 3: July 12 – 16, 2027
- Week 4: July 19 – 23, 2027
- Registration is open from January 15 – May 15, 2027
Fees & Age Policy
Fees:
For the Fall through Spring vacation programs, the fees are as follows:
Four-day program: $465 for the regular day program (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM) and $615 for the extended day program (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM).
Five-day program: $580 for the regular day program (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM) and $770 for the extended day program (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM).
Please note that fees vary based on the program length and hours of care.
Program Information:
The GISB Vacation Programs run for eight weeks total in the school year through July of the next year, and families can enroll for one or multiple weeks. GISB’s bilingual program is filled with fun activities on and off campus. On-campus activities include arts and crafts, cooking, sports games, and much more. In addition, participants venture out to nearby parks, local museums, and attractions, such as swimming pools, zipline or trampoline parks, and art studios.
Age Policy:
All GISB students currently attending preschool – grade 6 are welcome to take part in the vacation program. Outside students must turn four by the end of the Summer Vacation Program (July at the end of the given school year):
Fall Vacation Program: Ages 3 years and 2 months to sixth grade
Winter Vacation Program: Ages 3 years and 6 months to sixth grade
Spring Vacation Program: Ages 3 years and 8 months to sixth grade
Summer Vacation Program: Ages 3 years and 11 months to rising seventh grade.
If your child is not yet attending GISB but will be next year, they must still turn 4 years old by the end of the summer program to join us for the summer. Please review our full policies in the Vacation Program Handbook 2025/2026.
Contact:
For more information, please contact GISB Vacation Program Coordinator Miriam Hassman.
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