Young Naturalist
Young Naturalist
For information and updates, please contact Ashley Gesner, Lloyd Center Education/Outreach Specialist at summer@lloydcenter.org or at 774-628-9241.
Young Naturalist Summer Programs 2023
The Young Naturalist Program at the Lloyd Center 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, we will be sure to have an exciting day experiencing the remarkable things in the world around us.
Members’ children and grandchildren under the age of 18 are eligible for discounted Member rates on Summer 
Programs.
Lloyd Center Cancellation Policy
Requests for refunds/cancellations must be made in writing to ashley@lloydcenter.org by June 12, 2023, for all Lloyd Center Summer Programs.
There is a non-refundable $50 deposit on all programs at the time of registration.
Grade Levels
The Young Naturalist program is open to students ages 6-9.
Timing
Our Young Naturalist program will run from 9:30 am- 2:30 pm.
This timing allows for a staggered drop off and pick up with our Coastal Studies program. Therefore, these times will be strictly enforced.
This program will be held primarily outdoors during this time.
Price: Members: $325 Non-members: $375
Participants must register for a full week: Monday - Friday
Reduced pricing for the week of July 4th (three day program, July 5th - 7th):
This week is fully booked; contact Ashley Gesner for Wait List
Price: Members: $195 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, please click here to make payment.
Program Descriptions
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.
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Members’ children and grandchildren under the age of 18 are eligible for discounted Member rates on Summer Programs.
Under the Sea
During each session we will explore salt water habitats and discover the incredible ways that animals survive underwater.
STEAM Fridays!
Fridays are even more fun with our STEAM Fridays! program. We will engage in exciting and educational STEAM projects that will get you thinking!
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.
To register, or for more information about the Young Naturalist programs, please contact Ashley Gesner at 774-628-9241 or at summer@lloydcenter.org.