Tadpoles - Age 3 (must be toilet trained)
1-week sessions
Monday-Friday
Rolling Drop Off: 8:30-9:30am
Rolling Pickup: 12:00-12:30pm
Nature Adventures Camp Groups
Our exciting nature-based camp themes emphasize fun, hands-on experiences for campers to discover the natural world around them through age-appropriate activities. Campers at each age level develop skills and knowledge that encourage confidence, cooperation, curiosity, and compassion for the natural world.
- Half-Day camps for younger campers, Ages 3 through 5
- Full Day options for campers ages 5-15
Nature Adventure Camp Groups
Chipmunks - Age 4 & 5 (must be toilet trained)
1-week sessions
Monday through Friday
Rolling Drop Off: 8:30-9:30am
Rolling Pickup: 12:00-12:30pm
Raccoons & Owls - Entering Grades K-1 (must be age 5 by start of camp week)
Campers learn about their world through up-close animal encounters, exploring fields, woods and a pond, with age-appropriate, hands-on activities, crafts, and games -- building self-confidence and new friendships. Groups meet at picnic tables under a pavilion or tent in Astro Field, offering plenty of space to run and start the day’s explorations.
1-week sessions
Monday-Friday
Rolling Drop Off: 8:30-9:30am
Rolling Pickup: 3:30-5:00pm
Otters & Coyotes - Entering Grades 2-6
Otters and Coyotes investigate nature and science-based themes through hands-on curriculum including live animal encounters, nature hikes, learning to canoe on Jacobs Pond, and participation in citizen science projects. Coyotes dive deeper into topics, learning through the use of scientific tools and technology, field trips, and guest appearances. Teams work together towards a common goal, building confidence for all. Groups meet at picnic tables under an event tent in Astro Field, offering plenty of space to play and start the day's explorations.
1-week sessions
Otters: Entering Grades 2-3 (must be age 7 by start of camp week)
Coyotes: Entering Grades 4 - 6
Rolling Drop Off: 8:30-9:30am
Rolling Pickup: 3:30-5:00pm
Specialty Camps - Entering Grades 2-8
These camps are for those looking to concentrate on a specific area, whether seeking in-depth experiences in nature, or building upon a current STEAM passion. Theme specific topics are enhanced and supported through the Nature Center Environmental Educators and other special guest appearances.
1-week sessions
Monday-Friday
Rolling Drop Off: 8:30-9:30am
Rolling Pickup: 3:30-5:00pm
Leader-In-Training
The Leader-In-Training (LIT) program is an excellent opportunity for youth ages 12 to 15 to develop leadership skills while becoming role models for young campers in a fun and engaging atmosphere. They will be supervised, coached, and evaluated by the Leadership-in-Training Coordinator. LITs will build their confidence, independence, and self-esteem through problem-solving, taking initiative, and being “solutionaries.” LITs will use these newly acquired skills to develop and lead camp activities alongside experienced counselors in the second week of their session gaining real life counselor and leadership skills, while also still enjoying their time as a camper.
Get Ready for Camp!
Find your summer adventure at Nature Adventures Camp! Registration opens for South Shore YMCA Members in January 2025.
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