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 snow and will act as a homebase for our daily adventures. Our indoor classroom provides an engaging and safe space for activities during severe weather.

Schedule A Tour:

Contact Catherine Desjardins at cdesjardins@attleboroymca.org to schedule your tour.

Questions or Ready to Enroll?

Please fill out our Interest Form and we will get back to you within 1-2 days!

Ages:

3 to 5 Years

Schedule:

September to June
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Fee Schedule:

                   Y Members | Non-Members
5 Days:       $325                $355
3 Days:       $210                $240
2 Days:       $160                $190

  • Enrollment is accepted year-round, depending upon availability.
  • Financial assistance is available, thanks to donations made through the Y’s Annual Campaign.
  • Third-party payments and state vouchers are also accepted.

Curriculum

Because we believe that all kids deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve, the Y is for Youth Development.

  • Children will develop a lifelong relationship with the outdoors through nature-based learning.
  • Free choice activities and guided experiences allow children to expand their math, science, and language skills while exploring learning in the natural world.
  • Children’s natural curiosity is encouraged through inquiry-based, multi-sensory activities.
  • Activities are grounded in best practice early childhood standards.

Enrollment Timeline

2023-2024 Current School Year:

Please fill out our Interest Form and we will get back to you in 1-2 business days.

2024-2025 School Year:

Existing Families and Family Alumni: December 1 – 15, 2023

Re-enrollment of current and former families

New Family Enrollment: December 15, 2023

If your child will be between 3 – 5 years old by September 1, 2024, please fill out our Interest Form. You will be invited to visit the school for a tour and to meet with one of our teachers or directors to discuss our unique outdoor curriculum. If you would like to proceed, you will be given next steps to finalize your child’s enrollment.

If no spot is available, you will be placed on our Wait List (see below).

Wait List

Once we are full, we will maintain a waitlist for the upcoming school enrollment cycle.

General Inquiries:

Jennifer Maltese, Executive Director
Norton Outdoor Center
(508) 222-7292 or jmaltese@attleboroymca.org

Registration/Billing Questions:

Lisa Vecchioli, Childcare Billing Specialist
(508) 409-0753 or lvecchioli@attleboroymca.org

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