Join us for some summertime fun at the Norton Outdoor Center with family, friends, and neighbors! Music Swimming Pool & Lawn Games – With Prizes! Waterslide Splash Pad Food & Drinks When: SAT JUL 1 1:00-6:00pm Where: Norton Outdoor Center 295 West Main Street, Norton, MA Cost: $10/Person, Y Members $15/Person, Non-Members ** Registration Required ** Register […]
Outdoor Enrichment
Who says camp is just for kids?! Experience the very best the Norton Outdoor Center has to offer. Spent a night with the entire family camping with some outdoor fun! Bring your own food, drinks and snacks. We will provide the grill, a movie, and S’mores kits for each tent. When: SAT AUG 26 6:00pm […]
Who let the dogs out? We did…and hopefully, you will too! Well-behaved (and human-friendly) canines of all breeds and sizes are welcome to attend. Please note: Attendees must provide poop bags and pick-up after the canines Attendees must keep dogs on leash while on property (until in pool area) All pets must be up to […]
New This Year! Add express swim lessons to the end of your camper’s camp day [for those enrolled in Summer Camp at Camp Finberg]. Campers will be taken to the pool for their swim lessons at the end of the camp day and can be picked up at 4:30pm (or 5:30pm if registered for Extended […]
Express swim lessons return this summer at our beautiful Norton Outdoor Center pool featuring 4 lessons of 40 minutes each in one short week! Students learn personal water safety and achieve basic swimming competency by learning two benchmark skills: Swim, float, swim sequencing front glide, roll, back float, roll, front glide, and exit Jump, push, […]
Please join us for an inclusive swim time – Saturdays during the summer (June 24-September 2) – dedicated to individuals and families with sensory needs. This will be a fun time for everyone to socialize and use the pool facilities with limited noise, distractions, and attendance. When: SAT: JUN 24-SEP 2 9:00-11:00 am SAT JUN […]
Situated on 80 acres of land, our beautiful outdoor classroom offers a wide variety of habitats – including forest, field, wetlands, and riverfront. Our goal is to spend at least 80% of your child’s day outside, learning through natural exploration. Our outdoor classroom has three areas with overhead shelter to protect from light rain and […]
Grades: K-6 Work on fundamentals like dribbling, passing and shooting. Scrimmage with your friends and play fund basketball themed games during each class! SAT JUL 1-29 K to Grade 3: 9:00-10:00AM Grade 4-6: 10:00-11:00 AM Norton Outdoor Center 295 West Main Street, Norton, MA $40, Y Members $60, Non-Members Register Online | Grades K-3 Register […]
Ages: 3-5 Calling all curious preschoolers to join our Nature Prowlers group! Explore, learn and enjoy the Norton Outdoor Center through hikes, crafts, and nature play! This education program for kids ages 3-5 will run on Friday mornings, year round. Pricing is per month. Ongoing: Starting Friday, March 10, 2023 FRI MAR-MAY 9:30-10:30 AM Norton […]
Bees play a vital role in our environment and help produce at least one third of the food we eat! Unfortunately, bees often get a bad reputation because of similar looking wasps and hornets. In this program, participants will learn all about the difference between bees and other insects, as well as why it is […]
Participants will engage with nature in an artistic and creative way. Drawing inspiration from nature and even incorporating natural objects into their projects, participants will create beautiful works of art to take home. Ages: 6-10 THU MAY 4, 11, 18 & 25 6:00-6:45 PM Register for this Session $25/Session, Y Members $35/Session, Non-Members
Bring the family and pack a picnic dinner. Grab some chairs and blankets to curl up in and enjoy a movie under the stars! SAT APR 29 & MAY 20 7:00-9:00 PM *Movies to be announced on our website and social media channels (Follow us on Facebook & Instagram, @attleboroymca). Norton Outdoor Center 295 West […]
Ages: 18+ Who is ready to take on the challenge of our ropes course, where you’re certain to feel a sense of fulfillment and achievement, ready to face any challenge, and inspired by the night sky under a canopy of trees lit only by the magic of the stars and a bit of safety lighting. […]
Ages: 6-12 Students will learn to demonstrate initiative, problem solving, trust while learning aobut themselves and others. They’ll build rapport in our outdoor setting involving high and low elements–soaring (or climbing) to new heights on the Giant Swing, or overcoming obstacles on Voyager’s Crossing platforms. They’ll scale our Rockwall and practice their ability to balance […]
Ages: 6-12 Take aim in the YMCA’s archery program. This program will introduce archers to the joy of the sport. Our goal is to equip each participant with the knowledge of range safety, respect of the sport, handling of equipment, and proper shooting technique all in an environment that fosters focus, improved accuracy, increased self-confidence, […]
Ages: Up to 5 years, with adult caregiver Our brand new playground at the Norton Outdoor Center (installed summer 2022) offers the perfect setting for a late morning/early afternoon of playground time, snack break, and a craft. FRI, APR 28 | MAY 26 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Norton Outdoor Center 295 West Main Street, Norton, MA […]