EcoZone Exploration

Come explore the EcoZone and stay for storytime with an Environmental Educator! The EcoZone at the South Shore YMCA Nature Center features rotating...More

Come explore the EcoZone and stay for storytime with an Environmental Educator! The EcoZone at the South Shore YMCA Nature Center features rotating environmental exhibits and seasonal children’s activities. Children will love the turtles, fish, carnivorous plants, scavenger hunts, and more! EcoZone Exploration & Storytime is from 9:30-10:30am, allowing for exploration at your own pace. An Environmental Educator will lead storytime indoors or weather permitting, outside in our amphitheater!

  • Please register each child attending.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
  • Questions: Email bgreene@ssymca.org
  • South Shore YMCA Nature Center: 48 Jacobs Lane, Norwell, MA
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EcoZone Exploration & Storytime at South Shore YMCA Nature Center

South Shore Nature Center

7/3/2025 to 7/3/2025

Thu

9:30 AM to 10:30 AM

to 5y 11m

Registration 9/23/2024 to 7/3/2025


EcoZone Exploration & Storytime at South Shore YMCA Nature Center

South Shore Nature Center

7/10/2025 to 7/10/2025

Thu

9:30 AM to 10:30 AM

to 5y 11m

Registration 9/23/2024 to 7/10/2025


EcoZone Exploration & Storytime at South Shore YMCA Nature Center

South Shore Nature Center

7/17/2025 to 7/17/2025

Thu

9:30 AM to 10:30 AM

to 5y 11m

Registration 9/23/2024 to 7/17/2025


EcoZone Exploration & Storytime at South Shore YMCA Nature Center

South Shore Nature Center

7/24/2025 to 7/24/2025

Thu

9:30 AM to 10:30 AM

to 5y 11m

Registration 9/23/2024 to 7/24/2025


EcoZone Exploration & Storytime at South Shore YMCA Nature Center

South Shore Nature Center

7/31/2025 to 7/31/2025

Thu

9:30 AM to 10:30 AM

to 5y 11m

Registration 9/23/2024 to 7/31/2025


Jr Naturalists

Ages 6-10 are invited to embark on outdoor adventures! This immersive program offers a unique opportunity for children to explore our beautiful tra...More

Ages 6-10 are invited to embark on outdoor adventures! This immersive program offers a unique opportunity for children to explore our beautiful trails, gardens, and diverse ecosystems. Participants will engage in a variety of fun and educational activities including: trail and garden excursions, meeting animal ambassadors, nature crafts, and STEAM experiments.

  • Monday-Friday 1:00-3:00pm
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Jr Naturalists - 7/28/25 - 8/1/25

South Shore Nature Center

7/28/2025 to 8/1/2025

Mon to Fri

1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

6y to 11y

Registration 4/22/2025 to 7/28/2025


Jr Naturalists - 8/11/25 - 8/15/25

South Shore Nature Center

8/11/2025 to 8/15/2025

Mon to Fri

1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

6y to 11y

Registration 4/22/2025 to 8/11/2025


Greenhouse & Gardens Series

Greenhouse & Gardens Series: Collecting and Saving Native Plant Seeds (family-friendly)

South Shore Nature Center

10/4/2025 to 10/4/2025

Sat

10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

2y to 99y 11m

Registration 2/4/2025 to 10/4/2025


Homeschool

PRIVATE homeschool group. Please contact the Nature Center Director at skugel@ssymca.org with any questions.

*PRIVATE* Homeschool Group

South Shore Nature Center

9/3/2025 to 11/19/2025

Wed

10:00 AM to 2:30 PM

5y to 12y 11m

Registration 12/6/2024 to 7/11/2025


Kids Nature Night Out

South Shore YMCA Nature Center

48 Jacobs Lane, Norwell, MA

Give yourself a night off while your kids enjoy an evening of fun an...More

South Shore YMCA Nature Center

48 Jacobs Lane, Norwell, MA

Give yourself a night off while your kids enjoy an evening of fun and exploration! Kids Nature Night Out offers a safe, engaging environment led by experienced South Shore YMCA Nature Center staff. The evening begins outdoors with pizza, games, nature exploration, and crafts, followed by indoor activities including animal encounters in the EcoZone and a nature-themed movie to wind down the night.

Questions? Contact apagnozzi@ssymca.org

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Kids Nature Night Out - 7/18/25

South Shore Nature Center

7/18/2025 to 7/18/2025

Fri

5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

5y to 12y 11m

Registration 4/21/2025 to 7/13/2025


Kids Nature Night Out - 8/15/25

South Shore Nature Center

8/15/2025 to 8/15/2025

Fri

5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

5y to 12y 11m

Registration 4/21/2025 to 8/10/2025


Petals & Paint

South Shore YMCA Nature Center

48 Jacobs Lane, Norwell, MA

Families are invited to pick a fresh flower bouquet from the Nature ...More

South Shore YMCA Nature Center

48 Jacobs Lane, Norwell, MA

Families are invited to pick a fresh flower bouquet from the Nature Center’s gardens as inspiration to create beautiful watercolor paintings. Each family may pick one bouquet and will receive a shared watercolor set. Everyone is welcome to paint their own masterpiece! All materials will be provided.

Contact: apagnozzi@ssymca.org

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Petals & Paint - 7/20/25

South Shore Nature Center

7/20/2025 to 7/20/2025

Sun

10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

to 99y 11m

Registration 4/21/2025 to 7/19/2025


Petals & Paint - 8/10/25

South Shore Nature Center

8/10/2025 to 8/10/2025

Sun

10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

to 99y 11m

Registration 4/21/2025 to 8/9/2025


Garden Nights

South Shore YMCA Nature Center

48 Jacobs Lane, Norwell, MA

Pack your picnic basket and join us for a casual summer evening in t...More

South Shore YMCA Nature Center

48 Jacobs Lane, Norwell, MA

Pack your picnic basket and join us for a casual summer evening in the Children's Garden! Enjoy lawn games, sampling produce from the garden, roasting s’mores around the fire, and celebrating summer. Bring your own dinner picnic and blanket.

Contact: bgreene@ssymca.org

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Garden Night - 8/2/25

South Shore Nature Center

8/2/2025 to 8/2/2025

Sat

4:30 PM to 6:30 PM

to 99y 11m

Registration 4/21/2025 to 8/1/2025


Garden Night - 8/16/25

South Shore Nature Center

8/16/2025 to 8/16/2025

Sat

4:30 PM to 6:30 PM

to 99y 11m

Registration 4/21/2025 to 8/15/2025


Movie Night

South Shore YMCA Nature Center

48 Jacobs Lane, Norwell, MA

Join us for a magical summer evening under the stars! Grab your blan...More

South Shore YMCA Nature Center

48 Jacobs Lane, Norwell, MA

Join us for a magical summer evening under the stars! Grab your blanket, beach chairs, and a flashlight, and come enjoy a showing of A Bug’s Life surrounded by nature. We’ll provide the popcorn!

Contact: apagnozzi@ssymca.org

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Outdoor Movie Night - A Bug's Life

South Shore Nature Center

8/23/2025 to 8/23/2025

Sat

6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

to 99y 11m

Registration 4/21/2025 to 8/22/2025


Upper Camp: Ages 7-11 (Full Day)

Encompasses Groups: Otters and Coyotes

Our upper camp campers investigate nature and science-based themes through hands-on, age-appropria...More

Encompasses Groups: Otters and Coyotes

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

Please note that Otters (Campers Aged 7 to 8) and Coyotes (Campers Aged 9 to 11) are full-day camps.

The Otters (Campers Aged 7 to 8) and Coyotes (Campers Aged 9 to 11) groups will have the opportunity to canoe on Jacobs Pond once per session.

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

South Shore Nature Center

6/16/2025 to 6/20/2025

Mon to Fri

8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

7y to 11y 11m

Registration 1/11/2025 to 8/31/2025


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

South Shore Nature Center

6/23/2025 to 6/27/2025

Mon to Fri

8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

7y to 11y 11m

Registration 1/4/2025 to 6/17/2025


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

South Shore Nature Center

7/7/2025 to 7/11/2025

Mon to Fri

8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

7y to 11y 11m

Registration 1/11/2025 to 8/31/2025


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

South Shore Nature Center

7/14/2025 to 7/18/2025

Mon to Fri

8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

7y to 11y 11m

Registration 1/11/2025 to 8/31/2025


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

South Shore Nature Center

7/21/2025 to 7/25/2025

Mon to Fri

8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

7y to 11y 11m

Registration 1/11/2025 to 8/31/2025


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

South Shore Nature Center

7/28/2025 to 8/1/2025

Mon to Fri

8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

7y to 11y 11m

Registration 1/11/2025 to 8/31/2025


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

South Shore Nature Center

8/4/2025 to 8/8/2025

Mon to Fri

8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

7y to 11y 11m

Registration 1/11/2025 to 8/31/2025


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

South Shore Nature Center

8/11/2025 to 8/15/2025

Mon to Fri

8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

7y to 11y 11m

Registration 1/11/2025 to 8/31/2025


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

South Shore Nature Center

8/18/2025 to 8/22/2025

Mon to Fri

8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

7y to 11y 11m

Registration 1/11/2025 to 8/15/2025


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

South Shore Nature Center

6/30/2025 to 7/3/2025

Mon to Thu

8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

7y to 11y 11m

Registration 1/4/2025 to 6/17/2025


Lower Camp: Ages 5-6 (Full Day)

Encompasses Groups: Raccoons and Owls

 

Our lower camp campers investigate nature and science-based themes through hands-on, ag...More

Encompasses Groups: Raccoons and Owls

 

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

Please note that Raccoons (Campers Aged 5) and Owls (Campers Aged 6) are full-day camps.

 

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NAC: Lower Camp: Ages 5-6 (Full Day) - Week 1

South Shore Nature Center

6/16/2025 to 6/20/2025

Mon to Fri

8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

5y to 6y 11m

Registration 1/11/2025 to 8/31/2025


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

South Shore Nature Center

6/23/2025 to 6/27/2025

Mon to Fri

8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

5y to 6y 11m

Registration 1/4/2025 to 6/17/2025


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

South Shore Nature Center

7/7/2025 to 7/11/2025

Mon to Fri

8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

5y to 6y 11m

Registration 1/11/2025 to 8/31/2025


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

South Shore Nature Center

7/14/2025 to 7/18/2025

Mon to Fri

8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

5y to 6y 11m

Registration 1/11/2025 to 8/31/2025


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

South Shore Nature Center

7/21/2025 to 7/25/2025

Mon to Fri

8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

5y to 6y 11m

Registration 1/11/2025 to 8/31/2025


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

South Shore Nature Center

7/28/2025 to 8/1/2025

Mon to Fri

8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

5y to 6y 11m

Registration 1/11/2025 to 8/31/2025


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

South Shore Nature Center

8/4/2025 to 8/8/2025

Mon to Fri

8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

5y to 6y 11m

Registration 1/11/2025 to 8/31/2025


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

South Shore Nature Center

8/11/2025 to 8/15/2025

Mon to Fri

8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

5y to 6y 11m

Registration 1/11/2025 to 8/31/2025


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

South Shore Nature Center

8/18/2025 to 8/22/2025

Mon to Fri

8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

5y to 6y 11m

Registration 1/11/2025 to 8/31/2025


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

South Shore Nature Center

6/30/2025 to 7/3/2025

Mon to Thu

8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

5y to 6y 11m

Registration 1/4/2025 to 6/17/2025