Young Naturalist Summer Programs - 2012
9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. NEW: Some programs are 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Ages 5 – 7
$48 per two-day session for members*
$60 per two-day session for non-members*******************************************
*Register for four consecutive days and receive the discounted price:$85 for members / $105 for non-members
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*Member prices apply to those holding a current Family Membership.
Includes all materials and instruction*************************************************
Please register online by clicking the button below OR contact the Center at (508) 990-0505.When registering, please include your child’s (children’s) name and age, along with an emergency phone number (a number where you can always be reached) in the “additional information” section at the bottom of the registration page.
Your child’s registration is not complete without this information.
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*Members’ children and grandchildren under the age of 18 are eligible for discounted Member rates on Summer Programs.
Something’s Fishy
Monday & Tuesday – June 25th & 26th
9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Fish are fabulous! Come discover the underwater worlds of these amazing creatures. Experience a special tour of the Lloyd Center’s freshwater & saltwater tanks, help to feed the fish, and then have a chance to catch some yourself at the Lloyd Center’s estuary!
Things with Wings
Wednesday & Thursday – June 27th & 28th
9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m
Birds, dragonflies, bats and bees! Join us as we discover the world of winged creatures. Not just insects, but birds and even mammals can fly. We’ll go looking for anything that flies. Make a flying craft to take home with you!
Crabby Crustaceans
Wednesday & Thursday – June 27th & 28th - AFTERNOON PROGRAM
1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Get up close with different kinds of crabs at the Lloyd Center. After making friends with the Lloyd Center’s resident crustaceans, try your luck at catching some yourself in the estuary!
Hip, Herp, Hooray!
Monday & Tuesday – July 2nd & 3rd
9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m
Are snakes really slippery? Are turtles really slow? Is it true that frogs breathe through their skin? Learn the differences between amphibians and reptiles, and what makes each special. Meet some of the Lloyd Center’s herp residents, and make your own craft animal to bring home!
Dino Daze
Monday & Tuesday – July 9th & 10th
9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m
Have you ever wondered what life was like when the dinosaurs roamed the earth? Join us and find out! We will learn about many different dinosaurs from the fearsome Tyrannosaurus to the prickly Triceratops. We will also investigate the dinosaurs’ connection to modern birds and make our own “dino” prints.
Mammal Mania
Wednesday & Thursday – July 11th & 12th
9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m
What do whales, raccoons, and humans have in common? Join the Lloyd Center for a look at what makes mammals unique and discover their diversity in our area. You will find out some amazing facts and even design your own super-mammal!
Something’s Fishy
Wednesday & Thursday – July 11th & 12th – AFTERNOON PROGRAM
1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Fish are fabulous! Come discover the underwater worlds of these amazing creatures. Experience a special tour of the Lloyd Center’s freshwater & saltwater tanks, help to feed the fish, and then have a chance to catch some yourself at the Lloyd Center’s estuary!
Crabby Crustaceans
Wednesday & Thursday – July 16th & 17th
9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Get up close with different kinds of crabs at the Lloyd Center. After making friends with the Lloyd Center’s resident crustaceans, try your luck at catching some yourself in the estuary!
Creepy Crawly Critters
Wednesday & Thursday – July 18th & 19th
9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m
Discover the world of insects, spiders and worms with a close-up look at these creepy crawly critters! Venture out into the woods to turn over logs and rocks in search of hidden creatures. Make your own terrarium to bring home!
For the Birds
Monday & Tuesday – July 23rd & 24th
9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m
Discover the world of our feathered friends. Learn all about birds’ lives, from feathers to food. Speak in bird calls and songs to attract these amazing creatures. We’ll make bird feeders and to take home!
Things with Wings
Wednesday & Thursday – June 27th & 28th
9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m
Birds, dragonflies, bats and bees! Join us as we discover the world of winged creatures. Not just insects, but birds and even mammals can fly. We’ll go looking for anything that flies. Make a flying craft to take home with you!
Crafty Creations
Monday & Tuesday – July 30th & 31st
9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m
Nature provides lots of things you can turn into crafts to amaze your friends and family. Try your hand shell sculptures, bark rubbings, and fish prints! Discover how much fun nature can be as you search for materials on the Lloyd Center property.
For the Birds
Wednesday & Thursday – August 1st & 2nd
9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m
Discover the world of our feathered friends. Learn all about birds’ lives, from feathers to food. Speak in bird calls and songs to attract these amazing creatures. We’ll make bird feeders and to take home!
Creepy Crawly Critters
Wednesday & Thursday – August 1st & 2nd – AFTERNOON PROGRAM
1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Discover the world of insects, spiders and worms with a close-up look at these creepy crawly critters! Venture out into the woods to turn over logs and rocks in search of hidden creatures. Make your own terrarium to bring home!
Mammal Mania
Monday & Tuesday - August 6th & 7th
9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m
What do whales, raccoons, and humans have in common? Join the Lloyd Center for a look at what makes mammals unique and discover their diversity in our area. You will find out some amazing facts and even design your own super-mammal!
Something’s Fishy
Wednesday & Thursday - August 8th & 9th
9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Fish are fabulous! Come discover the underwater worlds of these amazing creatures. Experience a special tour of the Lloyd Center’s freshwater & saltwater tanks, help to feed the fish, and then have a chance to catch some yourself at the Lloyd Center’s estuary!
Amazing Oceans
Monday & Tuesday – August 13th & 14th
9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m
Oceans are home a thrilling amount of marine life. What creatures lurk deep in the ocean and which swim among the corals? What lives in between the tides right here? Have a great time searching for seaside creatures. Examine and hold some local animals at the Lloyd Center’s touch tank!
Dino Daze
Monday & Tuesday – August 15th & 16th
9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m
Have you ever wondered what life was like when the dinosaurs roamed the earth? Join us and find out! We will learn about many different dinosaurs from the fearsome Tyrannosaurus to the prickly Triceratops. We will also investigate the dinosaurs’ connection to modern birds and make our own “dino” prints.
Hip, Herp, Hooray!
Wednesday & Thursday – August 15th & 16th – AFTERNOON PROGRAM
1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Are snakes really slippery? Are turtles really slow? Is it true that frogs breathe through their skin? Learn the differences between amphibians and reptiles, and what makes each special. Meet some of the Lloyd Center’s herp residents, and make your own craft animal to bring home!
