Forest Friends Nature Playgroup

Calling all forest friends!

Little explorers and their caregivers are invited to engage in nature-based play, seasonal S...More

Calling all forest friends!

Little explorers and their caregivers are invited to engage in nature-based play, seasonal STEAM activities and crafts, and to meet other families who share a passion for nature! Enjoy storytime, meeting our animal ambassadors, creating nature-themed crafts, and discovering the wonders of the natural world. This program will take place primarily outdoors.

  • Ages 1.5 – 5 years, with a caregiver
  • Spring Session: April 7 – June 9 (*no program April 21) - Tuesdays, 9:30 – 10:30am
  • Summer Session: July 21 - August 25 - Tuesdays, 10:00am -11:00am
  • Contact: [email protected]
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Forest Friends Nature Playgroup - 7/21/26 - 8/25/26

South Shore Nature Center

7/21/2026 to 8/25/2026

Tue

10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

1y 6m to 5y

Online Registration 4/8/2026 to 8/25/2026

Garden Explorers

Join us weekly in the José Carreiro Children’s Garden!

Dig into the soil, create nature-inspired crafts, and enjo...More

Join us weekly in the José Carreiro Children’s Garden!

Dig into the soil, create nature-inspired crafts, and enjoy storytime in the newly renovated José Carreiro Children’s Garden. Explore different plants, discover bugs, and learn how flowers and vegetables grow through hands-on play. Perfect for curious kids and their grown-ups to share a morning of outdoor exploration!

  • Ages 2-5, with a caregiver
  • Session dates:
    • Spring: April 3 – June 12 (*no program April 24) | Fridays 9:30-10:30am
    • Summer: June 17 - August 26 | Wednesdays 10:00-10:45am

Contact: [email protected]

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Garden Explorers - 6/17/26 - 8/26/26

South Shore Nature Center

6/17/2026 to 8/26/2026

Wed

10:00 AM to 10:45 AM

2y to 5y 11m

Online Registration 4/8/2026 to 8/26/2026

Little Sprout Art

Each week, we’ll dive into a fun and creative art project inspired by nature. From painting and collage to sculpture and printmaking, little artist...More

Each week, we’ll dive into a fun and creative art project inspired by nature. From painting and collage to sculpture and printmaking, little artists will explore new materials and techniques in a playful, welcoming environment. Perfect for curious kids and their caregivers who love to make and play. This program will take place primarily outdoors.

 

Contact: [email protected]

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Little Sprout Art - 6/16/26 - 7/14/26

South Shore Nature Center

6/16/2026 to 7/14/2026

Tue

10:00 AM to 10:45 AM

2y to 5y

Online Registration 4/8/2026 to 7/14/2026

Turtle Tales Storytime

Turtle Tales Storytime at South Shore YMCA Nature Center

South Shore Nature Center

6/18/2026 to 6/18/2026

Thu

10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

to 6y

Online Registration 5/21/2026 to 6/18/2026

Turtle Tales Storytime at South Shore YMCA Nature Center

South Shore Nature Center

6/25/2026 to 6/25/2026

Thu

10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

to 6y

Online Registration 5/21/2026 to 6/25/2026

Turtle Tales Storytime at South Shore YMCA Nature Center

South Shore Nature Center

7/2/2026 to 7/2/2026

Thu

10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

to 6y

Online Registration 6/11/2026 to 7/2/2026

Turtle Tales Storytime at South Shore YMCA Nature Center

South Shore Nature Center

7/9/2026 to 7/9/2026

Thu

10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

to 5y

Online Registration 6/11/2026 to 7/9/2026

Turtle Tales Storytime at South Shore YMCA Nature Center

South Shore Nature Center

7/16/2026 to 7/16/2026

Thu

10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

to 5y

Online Registration 6/11/2026 to 7/16/2026

Turtle Tales Storytime at South Shore YMCA Nature Center

South Shore Nature Center

7/23/2026 to 7/23/2026

Thu

10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

to 5y

Online Registration 6/11/2026 to 7/23/2026

Turtle Tales Storytime at South Shore YMCA Nature Center

South Shore Nature Center

7/30/2026 to 7/30/2026

Thu

10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

to 5y

Online Registration 6/11/2026 to 7/30/2026

Turtle Tales Storytime at South Shore YMCA Nature Center

South Shore Nature Center

8/13/2026 to 8/13/2026

Thu

10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

to 5y

Online Registration 6/11/2026 to 8/13/2026

Turtle Tales Storytime at South Shore YMCA Nature Center

South Shore Nature Center

8/20/2026 to 8/20/2026

Thu

10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

to 5y

Online Registration 6/11/2026 to 8/20/2026

Turtle Tales Storytime at South Shore YMCA Nature Center

South Shore Nature Center

8/27/2026 to 8/27/2026

Thu

10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

to 5y

Online Registration 6/11/2026 to 8/27/2026

Homeschool

PRIVATE homeschool group. Please contact the Nature Center Director at [email protected] prior to registering.

 

Note: If your ...More

PRIVATE homeschool group. Please contact the Nature Center Director at [email protected] prior to registering.

 

Note: If your child has a medical condition, allergy, or may require medication while at the program, additional paperwork will be required to complete enrollment.

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*PRIVATE* Homeschool Gardeners (6/23 - 8/25)

South Shore Nature Center

6/23/2026 to 8/25/2026

Tue

11:00 AM to 1:30 PM

5y to 12y

Online Registration 5/12/2026 to 6/12/2026

*PRIVATE* Homeschool Land Stewards (9/8 - 12/15)

South Shore Nature Center

9/8/2026 to 12/15/2026

Tue

11:30 AM to 2:00 PM

5y to 12y

Online Registration 5/12/2026 to 12/31/2026

*PRIVATE* Homeschool - Wednesdays (9/9 - 12/16)

South Shore Nature Center

9/9/2026 to 12/16/2026

Wed

10:00 AM to 2:30 PM

5y to 9y 11m

Online Registration 5/12/2026 to 12/31/2026

*PRIVATE* Homeschool - Fridays (9/11 - 12/18)

South Shore Nature Center

9/11/2026 to 12/18/2026

Fri

11:30 AM to 4:00 PM

7y to 12y

Online Registration 5/12/2026 to 12/31/2026

Mud Day

South Shore YMCA Nature Center

48 Jacobs Lane, Norwell, MA

Get ready to dig in and get messy at Mud Day at the South Shore YMC...More

South Shore YMCA Nature Center

48 Jacobs Lane, Norwell, MA

Get ready to dig in and get messy at Mud Day at the South Shore YMCA Nature Center!

Join us as we celebrate International Mud Day—a playful, hands-on day for families to embrace messy play and connect with nature. Cook up creations in the mud kitchen, build and experiment in the mud engineering zone, become a mud artist, and search for mud-dwelling creatures. We’ll also have opportunities for you to plant seeds and explore our gardens. This year’s event will also feature live music and Ellie’s Treats will have ice cream treats available for purchase.

Be sure to wear old clothes or a bathing suit and bring a towel and change of clothes. We’ll have a hose and sprinkler for a quick rinse after all the fun. Don’t miss this fun event to kick-off summer, rain or shine!

  • Ages: All ages - Family Friendly (children must be accompanied by an adult)
  • Pre-Registration Required (tickets will not be available at the door)
  • SSYMCA Members: $15/family | Non Members:$25/family
  • Contact: [email protected]
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Mud Day

South Shore Nature Center

6/20/2026 to 6/20/2026

Sat

10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

to 99y 11m

Online Registration 4/21/2026 to 6/20/2026

Upper Camp: Ages 7-11 (Full Day)

Upper Camp Ages 7-11 Year Olds, Encompasses Groups: Otters and Coyotes

Our upper camp campers investigate nature and nature-based themes ...More

Upper Camp Ages 7-11 Year Olds, Encompasses Groups: Otters and Coyotes

Our upper camp campers investigate nature and nature-based themes through hands-on, age-appropriate curriculum including live animal encounters, team building games and activities, nature hikes, experimentation, and crafting.

The Otters and Coyotes groups will have the opportunity to canoe on Jacobs Pond once per session.

ALL Upper Camp Groups are FULL DAY camp programs.

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NAC: Upper Camp: Ages 7-11 (Full Day) - Week 1

South Shore Nature Center

6/15/2026 to 6/19/2026

Mon to Fri

8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

7y to 11y 11m

Online Registration 1/3/2026 to 8/31/2026

NAC: Upper Camp: Ages 7-11 (Full Day) - Week 2

South Shore Nature Center

6/22/2026 to 6/26/2026

Mon to Fri

8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

7y to 11y 11m

Online Registration 1/10/2026 to 6/17/2026

NAC: Upper Camp: Ages 7-11 (Full Day) - Week 3

South Shore Nature Center

6/29/2026 to 7/3/2026

Mon to Fri

8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

7y to 11y 11m

Online Registration 1/10/2026 to 6/24/2026

NAC: Upper Camp: Ages 7-11 (Full Day) - Week 4

South Shore Nature Center

7/6/2026 to 7/10/2026

Mon to Fri

8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

7y to 11y 11m

Online Registration 1/10/2026 to 7/1/2026

NAC: Upper Camp: Ages 7-11 (Full Day) - Week 5

South Shore Nature Center

7/13/2026 to 7/17/2026

Mon to Fri

8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

7y to 11y 11m

Online Registration 1/10/2026 to 7/8/2026

NAC: Upper Camp: Ages 7-11 (Full Day) - Week 6

South Shore Nature Center

7/20/2026 to 7/24/2026

Mon to Fri

8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

7y to 11y 11m

Online Registration 1/10/2026 to 7/15/2026

NAC: Upper Camp: Ages 7-11 (Full Day) - Week 7

South Shore Nature Center

7/27/2026 to 7/31/2026

Mon to Fri

8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

7y to 11y 11m

Online Registration 1/10/2026 to 7/22/2026

NAC: Upper Camp: Ages 7-11 (Full Day) - Week 8

South Shore Nature Center

8/3/2026 to 8/7/2026

Mon to Fri

8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

7y to 11y 11m

Online Registration 1/10/2026 to 7/29/2026

NAC: Upper Camp: Ages 7-11 (Full Day) - Week 9

South Shore Nature Center

8/10/2026 to 8/14/2026

Mon to Fri

8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

7y to 11y 11m

Online Registration 1/10/2026 to 8/5/2026

Wait List
NAC: Upper Camp: Ages 7-11 (Full Day) - Week 10

South Shore Nature Center

8/17/2026 to 8/21/2026

Mon to Fri

8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

7y to 11y 11m

Online Registration 1/10/2026 to 8/12/2026

Lower Camp: Ages 5-6 (Full Day)

Lower Camp Ages 5-6 Year Olds, Encompasses Groups: Raccoons and Owls

Our lower camp campers investigate nature and nature-based themes th...More

Lower Camp Ages 5-6 Year Olds, Encompasses Groups: Raccoons and Owls

Our lower camp campers investigate nature and nature-based themes through hands-on, age-appropriate curriculum which includes live animal encounters, team building games and activities, nature hikes, experimentation, and crafting.

The Raccoons and Owls groups will have the opportunity to investigate the pond life at Jacobs Pond once per session.

ALL Lower Camp Groups are FULL DAY camp programs.

 

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NAC: Lower Camp: Ages 5-6 (Full Day) - Week 2

South Shore Nature Center

6/22/2026 to 6/26/2026

Mon to Fri

8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

5y to 6y 11m

Online Registration 1/10/2026 to 6/17/2026

NAC: Lower Camp: Ages 5-6 (Full Day) - Week 3

South Shore Nature Center

6/29/2026 to 7/3/2026

Mon to Fri

8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

5y to 6y 11m

Online Registration 1/10/2026 to 6/24/2026

Wait List
NAC: Lower Camp: Ages 5-6 (Full Day) - Week 4

South Shore Nature Center

7/6/2026 to 7/10/2026

Mon to Fri

8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

5y to 6y 11m

Online Registration 1/10/2026 to 7/1/2026

Wait List
NAC: Lower Camp: Ages 5-6 (Full Day) - Week 5

South Shore Nature Center

7/13/2026 to 7/17/2026

Mon to Fri

8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

5y to 6y 11m

Online Registration 1/10/2026 to 7/8/2026

NAC: Lower Camp: Ages 5-6 (Full Day) - Week 6

South Shore Nature Center

7/20/2026 to 7/24/2026

Mon to Fri

8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

5y to 6y 11m

Online Registration 1/10/2026 to 7/15/2026

Wait List
NAC: Lower Camp: Ages 5-6 (Full Day) - Week 7

South Shore Nature Center

7/27/2026 to 7/31/2026

Mon to Fri

8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

5y to 6y 11m

Online Registration 1/10/2026 to 7/22/2026

Wait List
NAC: Lower Camp: Ages 5-6 (Full Day) - Week 8

South Shore Nature Center

8/3/2026 to 8/7/2026

Mon to Fri

8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

5y to 6y 11m

Online Registration 1/10/2026 to 7/29/2026

NAC: Lower Camp: Ages 5-6 (Full Day) - Week 9

South Shore Nature Center

8/10/2026 to 8/14/2026

Mon to Fri

8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

5y to 6y 11m

Online Registration 1/10/2026 to 8/5/2026

NAC: Lower Camp: Ages 5-6 (Full Day) - Week 10

South Shore Nature Center

8/17/2026 to 8/21/2026

Mon to Fri

8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

5y to 6y 11m

Online Registration 1/10/2026 to 8/12/2026

Ages 3-5 (Half Day)

Half Day Camp Ages 3-5 Year Olds, Encompasses Groups: Tadpoles and Chipmunks

Our youngest campers discover the wonders of nature through ...More

Half Day Camp Ages 3-5 Year Olds, Encompasses Groups: Tadpoles and Chipmunks

Our youngest campers discover the wonders of nature through hands-on activities like nature walks, stories, crafts, music, and meeting live animals.

They use their senses to explore, share, and learn together while becoming friends of the natural world

The Tadpoles and Chipmunks groups will have the opportunity to investigate the pond life at Jacobs Pond once per session.

ALL Half Day Camp Groups are HALF DAY camp programs.

 

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NAC: Ages 3-5 (Half Day) - Week 1

South Shore Nature Center

6/15/2026 to 6/19/2026

Mon to Fri

8:30 AM to 12:00 PM

3y to 5y 11m

Online Registration 1/3/2026 to 8/31/2026

Wait List
NAC: Ages 3-5 (Half Day) - Week 2

South Shore Nature Center

6/22/2026 to 6/26/2026

Mon to Fri

8:30 AM to 12:00 PM

3y to 5y 11m

Online Registration 1/10/2026 to 6/17/2026

Wait List
NAC: Ages 3-5 (Half Day) - Week 3

South Shore Nature Center

6/29/2026 to 7/3/2026

Mon to Fri

8:30 AM to 12:00 PM

3y to 5y 11m

Online Registration 1/10/2026 to 6/24/2026

Wait List
NAC: Ages 3-5 (Half Day) - Week 4

South Shore Nature Center

7/6/2026 to 7/10/2026

Mon to Fri

8:30 AM to 12:00 PM

3y to 5y 11m

Online Registration 1/10/2026 to 7/1/2026

Wait List
NAC: Ages 3-5 (Half Day) - Week 5

South Shore Nature Center

7/13/2026 to 7/17/2026

Mon to Fri

8:30 AM to 12:00 PM

3y to 5y 11m

Online Registration 1/10/2026 to 7/8/2026

Wait List
NAC: Ages 3-5 (Half Day) - Week 6

South Shore Nature Center

7/20/2026 to 7/24/2026

Mon to Fri

8:30 AM to 12:00 PM

3y to 5y 11m

Online Registration 1/10/2026 to 7/15/2026

Wait List
NAC: Ages 3-5 (Half Day) - Week 7

South Shore Nature Center

7/27/2026 to 7/31/2026

Mon to Fri

8:30 AM to 12:00 PM

3y to 5y 11m

Online Registration 1/10/2026 to 7/22/2026

Wait List
NAC: Ages 3-5 (Half Day) - Week 8

South Shore Nature Center

8/3/2026 to 8/7/2026

Mon to Fri

8:30 AM to 12:00 PM

3y to 5y 11m

Online Registration 1/10/2026 to 7/29/2026

NAC: Ages 3-5 (Half Day) - Week 9

South Shore Nature Center

8/10/2026 to 8/14/2026

Mon to Fri

8:30 AM to 12:00 PM

3y to 5y 11m

Online Registration 1/10/2026 to 8/5/2026

Wait List
NAC: Ages 3-5 (Half Day) - Week 10

South Shore Nature Center

8/17/2026 to 8/21/2026

Mon to Fri

8:30 AM to 12:00 PM

3y to 5y 11m

Online Registration 1/10/2026 to 8/12/2026

Vet Camp

Vet Camp introduces campers to the world of veterinary science and animal care.

They’ll meet and care for the Nature Center’s animals whi...More

Vet Camp introduces campers to the world of veterinary science and animal care.

They’ll meet and care for the Nature Center’s animals while learning about anatomy, observation, and scientific tools.

Campers explore Jacobs Pond, help feed animals, and may even meet real veterinarians and animal care professionals!

ALL Vet Camp Groups are FULL DAY camp programs.

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NAC Specialty: Vet Camp Age 5-6 (Full Day) - Week 6

South Shore Nature Center

7/20/2026 to 7/24/2026

Mon to Fri

8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

5y to 6y 11m

Online Registration 1/10/2026 to 7/15/2026

Wait List
NAC Specialty: Vet Camp Age 7-8 (Full Day) - Week 4

South Shore Nature Center

7/6/2026 to 7/10/2026

Mon to Fri

8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

7y to 8y 11m

Online Registration 1/10/2026 to 7/1/2026

Wait List
NAC Specialty: Vet Camp Age 7-8 (Full Day) - Week 7

South Shore Nature Center

7/27/2026 to 7/31/2026

Mon to Fri

8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

7y to 8y 11m

Online Registration 1/10/2026 to 7/22/2026

Wait List
NAC Specialty: Vet Camp Age 5-6 (Full Day) - Week 9

South Shore Nature Center

8/10/2026 to 8/14/2026

Mon to Fri

8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

5y to 6y 11m

Online Registration 1/10/2026 to 8/5/2026