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.
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.
1-week sessions
Monday-Friday
Rolling Drop Off: 8:30-9:30am
Rolling Pickup: 12:00-12:30pm
*Please note this group is subject to be 3-5 year olds depending on registrations!*
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.
1-week sessions
Monday through Friday
Rolling Drop Off: 8:30-9:30am
Rolling Pickup: 12:00-12:30pm
*Please note this group is subject to be 3-5 year olds depending on registrations!*
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.
1-week sessions
Monday-Friday
Rolling Drop Off: 8:30-9:30am
Rolling Pickup: 3:30-5:00pm
*Please note Raccoons and Owls groups are subject to be 5-6 year olds/mixed age depending on registrations!*
Upper Camp investigates nature and nature-based themes through hands-on curriculum including live animal encounters, nature hikes, learning to canoe on Jacobs Pond, and other activities. Teams work together towards a common goal, building confidence for all.
1-week sessions
Monday-Friday
Rolling Drop Off: 8:30-9:30am
Rolling Pickup: 3:30-5:00pm
*Please note Otters and Coyotes groups are subject to be 7-11 year olds/mixed age depending on registrations!*
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 counselor made subject specialized curriculum, special visitors/events, and more.
1-week sessions
Monday-Friday
Rolling Drop Off: 8:30-9:30am
Rolling Pickup: 3:30-5:00pm
Offerings vary by week per age. See our Camp Guide for full details.
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.
The LIT program runs in 2-WEEK SESSIONS:
Find your summer adventure at Nature Adventures Camp! Registration opens for South Shore YMCA Members in January 2026.
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