Join the Lloyd Center for the Environment for an exciting summer outdoors! Animal collection, habitat investigations, and fishing are just a few of the activities offered through the 2019 Summer Programs.

In its 38th season, the Lloyd Center’s Summer Programs are designed to give motivated students an opportunity to explore different aspects of environmental science.

Coastal Studies for students entering grades 3 - 8: Wetland Wonders, Tidal Surge: The Ocean and Climate Change, Forest Explorers, and Marine Biology

Young Naturalist Summer Programs for children ages 5 – 7: Under the Sea, In the Sky, Forest Frenzy, Ponds & Streams, and Eureka Fridays!

All sessions include field study, laboratory work, and fun!

Scholarships are available; please contact Ashley Gesner, Education/Outreach Specialist, for more information at 774-628-9241 or summer@lloydcenter.org.

Coastal Studies ~ Program Descriptions:

Wetland Wonders (3rd - 5th grades): Do you love exploring? Grab your boots and join the Lloyd Center to become a field biologist for a week! Tromp through muddy salt marshes and discover who’s living in fresh water habitats. Collect, observe, and interact with live animals and help real-life scientists! Go nature!

Tidal Surge (4th - 6th grades): The Ocean and Climate Change: Passionate about the ocean and its creatures? Join the Lloyd Center for a saltwater-drenched week of field trips, discussions, experiments, and more. Discover the ways in which climate change can affect local coastal habitats… and become part of the solution!

Forest Explorers (3rd - 5th grades): What’s in the woods? Join the Lloyd Center in investigating 82-acres of maritime forest. Children will learn what plants make up the forest, search for insects, seek out amphibians, listen for birds, and learn which mammals call it home. Get ready for an adventure!

Marine Biology (6th - 8th grades): Come join Lloyd Center educators in exploring the lush local estuarine and beach ecosystems! Collect live animals from the ocean while beachcombing. Observe various adaptations coastal organisms use to survive and thrive. First-hand observation of creatures and marine fun make this program a splash!

Young Naturalist Summer Programs for children ages 5 - 7:

Young Naturalist Programs at the Lloyd Center are a way for children to enjoy a fun-filled summer of exploration, discovery and wonder of the natural world around them. Throughout the summer, children will learn about the amazing creatures and habitats around the Lloyd Center using hands-on games, activities, crafts and trail walks.

Spaces are limited and they fill up fast! Please register ahead of time.

Whether looking in the sea, sky, forests or ponds, children will be sure to have an exciting day experiencing the remarkable things in the world around them. Children may participate in a half-day session or extend their fun into a full-day adventure. Each session of the summer will incorporate new activities and crafts, so feel free to sign up your child for as many programs as you like!

Young Naturalist Summer Programs run Mondays – Fridays from June 24th – August 16th. Each morning and afternoon session will be different.

Program Descriptions:

Under the Sea: During each session we will explore this salt water habitat and discover the incredible ways that animals survive underwater.

In the Sky: Get our heads in the clouds as we explore the world of winged creatures and discover the remarkable things happening above our heads.

Forest Frenzy: Become a nature detective! Use scavenger hunts and search for clues that animals leave behind while learning about our creepy, crawly, furry, and scaly friends in the forest!

Ponds & Streams: This summer, put on your boots and jump into freshwater habitats to learn all about the animals that call the ponds and streams their homes.

Eureka Fridays!: Fridays are even more fun with our Eureka Fridays! program. We will engage in exciting and educational science experiments that will have you saying Eureka!

To register, or for more information about the Young Naturalist programs, please contact Ashley Gesner at 774-628-9241 or at summer@lloydcenter.org.

For more information, visit https://lloydcenter.org.