SOUTH SHORE YMCA NATURE CENTER

Camp Groups

Nature Adventures Camp Groups

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.  

  • Half-Day camps for younger campers, Ages 3 through 5
  • Full Day options for campers ages 5-15
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Nature Adventure Camp Groups

HALF DAY CAMP: Tadpoles - Typically Aged 3

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!*

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HALF DAY CAMP: Chipmunks - Typically Ages 4 & 5

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!*

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LOWER CAMP: Raccoons & Owls - Typically Ages 5-6

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!*

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UPPER CAMP: Otters & Coyotes - Typically Ages 7-11

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!*

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Specialty Camps - Ages 5-11

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.

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Leaders-In-Training:

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:

  • Session 1: Week 2-3, June 22rd to July 3rd
  • Session 2: Week 4-5, July 6th to July 17th
  • Session 3: Week 6-7, July 20th to July 31st
  • Session 4: Week 8-9, August 3rd to August 14th

Get Ready for Camp!

Find your summer adventure at Nature Adventures Camp! Registration opens for South Shore YMCA Members in January 2026.

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