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Summer 2008 | Environmental Activites
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Young Naturalist Summer Programs
Ages 5 - 7 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
$45 per two-day session for members*
$54 per two-day session for nonmembers
Includes all materials and instruction
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Please register online by clicking the button below OR contact the Center at (508) 990-0505.
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.
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*Members’ children and grandchildren under the age of 18 are eligible for discounted Member rates on Summer Programs:
Basic (Family) memberships: total discount per family - $25
Subscribing (Family) memberships: total discount per
family - $50
Supporting, Sustaining and Leading memberships: no discount limit | |
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Crabby Crustaceans
Wednesday & Thursday - July 2nd & 3rd
Get up close and personal with Lydia the Limulus, the Lloyd’s Center’s larger than life replica of a horseshoe crab. After making friends with Lydia, get to know the Lloyd Center’s resident crustaceans, like Rosie the lobster. Then, try your luck at catching some on your own in the Lloyd Center’s estuary!
Mammal Mania
Monday & Tuesday - July 7th & 8th
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!
Creepy Crawly Critters
Wednesday & Thursday - July 9th & 10th
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!
Wet & Wild!
Monday & Tuesday - July 14th & 15th
Get ready to get wet! Wade into wetlands at the Lloyd Center’s salt marsh, kettlehole pond, and vernal pool. Discover all the animals, fish, plants and insects that make wetlands their home. You will create a wetland panorama to take home!
Things with Wings
Wednesday & Thursday - July 16th & 17th
Birds, dragonflies, bats and bees! Join us as we discover the world of winged animals. 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, too!
Something’s Fishy
Monday & Tuesday - July 21st & 22nd
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!
Hip, Herp, Hooray!
Wednesday & Thursday - July 23rd & 24th
Are snakes really slippery? Are turtles really slow? Is it true 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 clay animal to bring home!
Crabby Crustaceans
Monday & Tuesday - July 28th & 29th
Get up close and personal with Lydia the Limulus, the Lloyd’s Center’s larger than life replica of a horseshoe crab. After making friends with Lydia, get to know the Lloyd Center’s resident crustaceans, like Rosie the lobster. Then, try your luck at catching some on your own in the Lloyd Center’s estuary!
Mammal Mania
Wednesday & Thursday - July 30th & 31st
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!
Art of Nature
Monday & Tuesday - August 4th & 5th
Nature provides lots of things you can turn into crafts to amaze your friends and family. Try your hand at shell sculptures, bark rubbings, and fish prints! Discover how much fun nature can be as you search for materials outside.
Something’s Fishy
Wednesday & Thursday - August 6th & 7th
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
Monday & Tuesday - August 11th & 12th
Birds, dragonflies, bats and bees! Join us as we discover the world of winged animals. 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, too!
Hip, Herp, Hooray!
Wednesday & Thursday - August 13th & 14th
Are snakes really slippery? Are turtles really slow? Is it true 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 clay animal to bring home!
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