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Forest Friends Nature Playgroup
South Shore Nature Center
5/6/2025 to 6/10/2025
Tue
9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
1y 6m to 4y
Registration 1/23/2024 to 6/10/2025
6/24/2025 to 8/19/2025
1y 6m to 4y 11m
Registration 4/22/2024 to 6/24/2025
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!
5/15/2025 to 5/15/2025
Thu
to 5y 11m
Registration 9/23/2024 to 5/15/2025
5/22/2025 to 5/22/2025
Registration 9/23/2024 to 5/22/2025
5/29/2025 to 5/29/2025
Registration 9/23/2024 to 5/29/2025
Garden Explorers
At Garden Explorers, children ages 4-6 and their caregivers are invited to dig into the earth, create nature-inspired crafts, and enjoy storytime a...More
At Garden Explorers, children ages 4-6 and their caregivers are invited to dig into the earth, create nature-inspired crafts, and enjoy storytime amidst the beauty of the garden. We’ll explore different plants, discover bugs, and learn about soil, all through play. Perfect for curious kids and their grown-ups to share a morning of outdoor exploration!
6/25/2025 to 8/20/2025
Wed
4y to 6y 11m
Registration 1/23/2024 to 6/25/2025
Jr Naturalists
Ages 7-10 are invited to embark on outdoor adventures! This immersive program offers a unique opportunity for children to explore our beautiful tra...More
Ages 7-10 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.
7/14/2025 to 7/18/2025
Mon to Fri
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
7y to 10y 11m
Registration 4/22/2025 to 7/14/2025
7/28/2025 to 8/1/2025
Registration 4/22/2025 to 7/28/2025
8/11/2025 to 8/15/2025
Registration 4/22/2025 to 8/11/2025
Greenhouse & Gardens Series
5/24/2025 to 5/24/2025
Sat
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
2y to 99y 11m
Registration 2/4/2025 to 5/24/2025
10/4/2025 to 10/4/2025
Registration 2/4/2025 to 10/4/2025
Channel Homestead Petting Zoo
Come meet some adorable farm friends at the South Shore YMCA Nature Center!
Channel Homestead from Hanson, MA is bringing their mobile petting zoo to the Nature Center, featuring young goats, baby bunnies, guinea pigs, and young chickens! Each timeslot includes 20 minutes of hands-on animal interaction, giving participants the opportunity to pet, observe, and learn about these farm animals. You'll also enjoy farm and garden themed crafts, stories, and educational activities with Nature Center staff!
Questions: Email skugel@ssymca.org
6/10/2025 to 6/10/2025
to 99y
Registration 2/6/2025 to 6/10/2025
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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
Give yourself a night off while your kids enjoy an evening of fun and exploration! Designed for children ages 5 - 10, Kids’ Nature Night Out offers a safe and engaging environment led by experienced Nature Center staff. The evening will begin with pizza, games, and crafts al fresco, followed by indoor activities including animal encounters in our EcoZone and a nature-related movie to wind down the night. Whether you're heading to dinner or just enjoying a quiet evening at home, you can relax knowing your children are having a blast.
Questions? Contact apagnozzi@ssymca.org
5/16/2025 to 5/16/2025
Fri
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
5y to 10y 11m
Registration 4/21/2025 to 5/16/2025
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
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.
6/16/2025 to 6/20/2025
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
7y to 11y 11m
Registration 1/11/2025 to 8/31/2025
6/23/2025 to 6/27/2025
7/7/2025 to 7/11/2025
7/21/2025 to 7/25/2025
8/4/2025 to 8/8/2025
8/18/2025 to 8/22/2025
Registration 1/11/2025 to 8/15/2025
6/30/2025 to 7/3/2025
Mon to Thu
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
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.
5y to 6y 11m
Ages 3-5 (Half Day)
Encompasses Groups: Tadpoles (Age 3 Campers) and Chipmunks (Age 4-5 Campers)
The youngest campers discover the wonders of the natural wor...More
The youngest campers discover the wonders of the natural world through age-appropriate hands-on activities, including nature walks, stories, crafts, music, and meeting live animals.
These young campers use their senses to participate in activities which encourage sharing, learning together, and being a friend to nature.
Please note Tadpoles (Campers Age 3) and Chipmunks (Campers Age 4-5) are half-day camps.
8:30 AM to 12:00 PM
3y to 5y 11m