Kids & Family 2023

BEST SUMMER CAMP

Holly Hill Farm

hollyhillfarm.org

Runner-Up: The Company Theatre

The nonprofit organization Friends of Holly Hill Farm provides a unique learning and social experience for children ages 3-14 every season of the year. The farm offers half and full-day summer camp programs. Students experience life on a working certified organic and regenerative farm and also have the opportunity to explore surrounding conservation areas, meadows and woods. The farm’s unique natural setting is the perfect place for kids to learn and have fun while caring for farm animals, observing native wildlife, participating in sustainable farming, and creating art inspired by nature. For more information visit hollyhillfarm.org.

 

BEST PRIVATE HIGH SCHOOL

Archbishop Williams High School

awhs.org

Runner-Up: Notre Dame Academy

Archbishop Williams High School is an independent, Catholic, college preparatory, grades 7-12 school. The school’s mission is to educate young men and women spiritually, intellectually, ethically, and physically and strive to graduate socially aware, morally responsible citizens prepared to succeed and to serve their local and global communities. Some of the school’s special features Include the impressive Ted Healy Sports Complex and the state-of-the-art Mother Catherine Spalding Auditorium, which hosts performances by the school’s Theatre Ensemble.

 

BEST FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER

Abigail Shea Photography

abigailsheaphotography.com

Runner-Up: Kaitlyn Litchfield Photography

Abigail Shea is a Plymouth-based photographer who specializes in newborn, maternity, children and family photography. She captures Inc.redible family memories and special moments at all stages of life, from pregnancy all the way through childhood. Her studio is stocked with unique props and cozy styling accessories to ensure that every photo session is a success. Abbi finds great joy and satisfaction in being able to welcome her clients back for second and third babies (and beyond), delivering beautiful photos they can admire for years to come.

BEST PRIVATE HIGH SCHOOL

Archbishop Williams High School

awhs.org

Runner-Up: Notre Dame Academy

Archbishop Williams High School is an independent, Catholic, college preparatory, grades 7-12 school. The school’s mission is to educate young men and women spiritually, intellectually, ethically, and physically and strive to graduate socially aware, morally responsible citizens prepared to succeed and to serve their local and global communities. Some of the school’s special features Include the impressive Ted Healy Sports Complex and the state-of-the-art Mother Catherine Spalding Auditorium, which hosts performances by the school’s Theatre Ensemble.

 

BEST SUMMER CAMP

Holly Hill Farm

hollyhillfarm.org

Runner-Up: The Company Theatre

The nonprofit organization Friends of Holly Hill Farm provides a unique learning and social experience for children ages 3-14 every season of the year. The farm offers half and full-day summer camp programs. Students experience life on a working certified organic and regenerative farm and also have the opportunity to explore surrounding conservation areas, meadows and woods. The farm’s unique natural setting is the perfect place for kids to learn and have fun while caring for farm animals, observing native wildlife, participating in sustainable farming, and creating art inspired by nature. For more information visit hollyhillfarm.org.

 

BEST FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER

Abigail Shea Photography

abigailsheaphotography.com

Runner-Up: Kaitlyn Litchfield Photography

Abigail Shea is a Plymouth-based photographer who specializes in newborn, maternity, children and family photography. She captures Inc.redible family memories and special moments at all stages of life, from pregnancy all the way through childhood. Her studio is stocked with unique props and cozy styling accessories to ensure that every photo session is a success. Abbi finds great joy and satisfaction in being able to welcome her clients back for second and third babies (and beyond), delivering beautiful photos they can admire for years to come.

 

BEST CHILDCARE / NANNIES

Little Steps Learning Center & Child Care

littlestepslearning.net

Runner-Up: Magic Dragon Children’s Center

 

BEST CHILDREN’S DENTIST

Duxbury Children’s Dentistry

duxburychildrensdentistry.com

Runner-Up: Hingham Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics

 

BEST DAY CARE

Magic Dragon Children’s Center

duxbury.k12.ma.us/domain/58

Runner-Up: Little Steps Learning Center & Child Care

 

BEST KID HAIRCUTS

Max & Mia

Children’s Salon LLC

maxandmiasalons.com

Runner-Up: Hairy Tales

 

BEST PRIVATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Inly School

inlyschool.org

Runner-Up: Sacred Heart Elementary School

 

BEST RAINY DAY FUN

South Shore Sports Center

sssc.community

Runner-Up: Starland Sportsplex & Fun Park

 

BEST TOY STORE

The Toy Box

thetoyboxhanover.com

Runner-Up: Rock Paper  Scissors Toy Store

 

BEST TUTORING SERVICE

ABC Reading Adventure

abcreadingadventure.com

Runner-Up: Graybill Literacy & Learning Studio