Young Naturalist Summer Programs 2022 - Sign up today! Weeks are already filling up!

The Young Naturalist Program at the Lloyd Center for the Environment is a way for children ages 6-9 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! Pre-registration is required.

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.

Members’ children and grandchildren under the age of 18 are eligible for discounted member rates on summer programs.

Due to the current health crisis, the Lloyd Center’s summer programs have been changed in accordance with new guidelines from state and local levels. Your patience during this time of restructure is greatly appreciated. The Lloyd Center staff understands and apologizes for any inconvenience that the new summer program offerings may cause with scheduling conflicts and concerns. The Young Naturalist program is now open to students ages 6-9. Unfortunately, due to new health and safety policies, the Center is unable to register children of the age of 5 into their Young Naturalist Program.

The Young Naturalist Program will run from 9:30 am- 2:30 pm. This timing allows for a staggered drop off and pick up with the Center’s Coastal Studies Program. Therefore, these times will be strictly enforced. This timing also allows for proper deep cleaning and sanitizing of space and equipment.

The Young Naturalist Program will be held primarily outdoors during this time.

Participants must register for a full week: Monday - Friday

Price: Members: $300 Non-members: $350 Reduced pricing for the week of July 4 (three-day program): Price: Members: $180 Non-members: $225

To register, please contact Ashley Gesner at summer@lloydcenter.org or 774-628-9241. Include your name, child’s name and age, along with your contact information in the email/message.

ONCE REGISTERED, go to https://lloydcenter.org/form-donations to make payment.

Program Descriptions:

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

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

STEAM Fridays!: Fridays are even more fun with the Lloyd Center’s STEAM Fridays! Children will engage in exciting and educational STEAM projects that will get them thinking!

Forest Frenzy: Become a nature detective! Use scavenger hunts and search for clues that animals leave behind while learning about the Center’s 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.

Schedule:

June 27 - July 1: This week fully booked. Please contact Ashley for waiting list.

Monday, June 27 - Under the Sea Tuesday, June 28 - In the Sky Wednesday, June 29 - Forest Frenzy Thursday, June 30 - Ponds & Streams Friday, July 1 - STEAM Friday!

Nature's Pick Week! Wednesday, July 6 Thursday, July 7 Friday, July 8

July 11 – 15: This week fully booked. Please contact Ashley for waiting list.

Monday, July 11 - Ponds & Streams Tuesday, July 12 - Under the Sea Wednesday, July 13 - In the Sky Thursday, July 14 - Forest Frenzy Friday, July 15 - STEAM Friday!

Monday, July 18 - Forest Frenzy Tuesday, July 19 - Ponds & Streams Wednesday, July 20 - Under the Sea Thursday, July 21 - In the Sky Friday, July 22 - STEAM Friday!

Monday, July 25 - In the Sky Tuesday, July 26 - Forest Frenzy Wednesday, July 27 - Ponds & Streams Thursday, July 28 - Under the Sea Friday, July 29 - STEAM Friday!

Monday, August 1 - Under the Sea Tuesday, August 2 - In the Sky Wednesday, August 3 - Forest Frenzy Thursday, August 4 - Ponds & Streams Friday, August 5 - STEAM Friday! Monday, August 8 - Ponds & Streams Tuesday, August 9 - Under the Sea Wednesday, August 10 - In the Sky Thursday, August 11 - Forest Frenzy Friday, August 12 - STEAM Friday!

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