Healthy Earth, Healthy Kids: APR 22

Join us for this free event us as we celebrate the 53rd anniversary of Earth Day along with the 31st anniversary of Healthy Kids Day! Earth Day was created to raise awareness of environmental issues and Healthy Kids Day® is all about improving health and well-being for kids and families. Creating healthy people means creating a healthy planet and the Y hopes to use the day to teach kids to appreciate everything the Earth gives us, while learning how to keep their minds and bodies active.

SAT APR 22 | 11AM-2PM
NORTON OUTDOOR CENTER
295 WEST MAIN STREET
NORTON, MA

Event Highlights:

  • Local Craft Fair
  • Family Fun Run
  • Nature Scavenger Hunt
  • Seed Planting
  • Ropes Course Elements
  • Yoga
  • Product Samples

…And More

Free to Y Members & Non-Members
No Registration Required.

For questions or additional information, please contact Jen Maltese, Executive Director, Norton Outdoor Center by calling (508) 222-7292 or emailing JMaltese@attleboroymca.org.

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Nature Prowlers

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 Outdoor Center
295 West Main Street, Norton

$40/Child (per month), Y Members
$50/Child (per month), Non-Members

Register Online

Questions? Contact Jen Maltese, Executive Director, Norton Outdoor Center by calling (508) 222-7292 or email jmaltese@attleboroymca.org.

 

 

School Vacation Fun Days

Early Release Days

Kids will have a blast with a half-day of recreational, age-appropriate programs and activities that are safe, fun, and designed to stretch their minds and bodies. Scheduled activities may include: Archery, Hiking, STEM, Gardening/Nature Learning, Outdoor Games, and more!

Ages:  K-5th Grade

FRI  MAR 17 & 24 | APR 14 | MAY 19
1:00-5:30 PM
Norton Outdoor Center
295 West Main Street, Norton, MA

$50/Day, Y Members
$75/Day, Non-Members

Register for Early Release Days

No School Days

Kids will have a blast with a full-day of recreational, age-appropriate programs and activities that are safe, fun, and designed to stretch their minds and bodies. Scheduled activities may include: Archery, Hiking, STEM, Gardening/Nature Learning, Outdoor Games, and more!

Ages:  K-5th Grade

FRI APR 7
8:00AM-5:00PM
Norton Outdoor Center
295 West Main Street, Norton, MA

$60/Child, Y Members
$90/Child, Non-Members

Register for No School Days

February Vacation Week

When holidays come up on the school calendar, count on the Y’s Child Development Center to provide your school-age child with a full day of action-packed fun! Our vacation day programs include recreational swimming, gym games, crafts, special guests, and so much more.

Ages:  K-5th Grade

MON  FEB 20-FRI  FEB 24
[MON-Magician; Thu-Field Trip to Supercharged in Wrentham, MA]
8:00AM-5:00PM
Pleasant Street Branch
537 Pleasant Street, Attleboro, MA

$315/Child, Y Members
$325/Child, Non-Members

Register for February Vacation Week

April Vacation Week

Kids will have a blast with a full week of recreational, age-appropriate programs and activities that are safe, fun, and designed to stretch their minds and bodies. Scheduled activities may include: Archery, Hiking, STEM, Gardening/Nature Learning, Outdoor Games, and more!

Ages:  K-5th Grade

MON  APR 17-FRI  APR 21
8:00AM-5:00PM
Norton Outdoor Center
295 West Main Street, Norton, MA

$315/Child, Y Members*
$325/Child, Non-Members*
* Pricing is Per Week

We would be happy to work with you to adjust pricing if your child be be attending for 1-4 days.

$65/Day, Y Members
$75/Day, Non-Members

Register for April Vacation Week

 

Springtime Garden Party

Spend the morning in the garden at the Norton Outdoor Center! Participants will decorate a planter and plant seeds to take home and care for in their own gardens.

Ages:  5-12

SUN  MAY 14
10:00-11:00 AM

Norton Outdoor Center
295 West Main Street
Norton, MA

$10, Y Members
$15, Non-Members

Register Online

 

Bees Are Our Buds!

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 so important to protect them. During this program, kids will learn all about beekeeping from a local beekeeper and will have a chance to plant some local pollinator plants to bring home!
SAT  MAY 20
10:00-11:00 AM

Norton Outdoor Center
295 West Main Street
Norton, MA

$10, Y Members
$15, Non-Members

Register Online

Backyard Beekeeper

Ages:  12 and up

Ever wonder what it takes to be a beekeeper? Thought about starting a beehive of your own? During this program, you will learn what it takes to start your own beehives in your own backyard, as well as learning about bee behavior and how to harvest honey from your hives. This informative session will help you determine if you have what it takes to be a backyard beekeeper!

SAT  MAY 6
10:00-11:00 AM

Norton Outdoor Center
295 West Main Street
Norton, MA

$10, Y Members
$15, Non-Members

Register Online

Art In Nature

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 & 11-15

Session I:  Ages 6-10
SAT  APR 29-MAY 20
10:00-10:45 AM
Register for this Session

Session II:  Ages 11-15
THU  MAY 4, 11, 18 & 25
6:00-6:45 PM
Register for this Session

$25/Session, Y Members
$35/Session, Non-Members

 

Springtime Movie Nights

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 Main Street
Norton, MA

$25/Family of 4 (per movie), Y Members & Non-Members
$5 per additional family members

 

Toe Jam Puppet Band

Ages:  All Ages

Come to a special performance by the Toe Jam Puppet Band at the Norton Outdoor Center. The Toe Jam Puppet Band offers a special brand of hands-on children’s entertainment that grown-ups can enjoy, as well. The performances are very active, encouraging kids and parents to sing and dance along with the band as they entertain with a unique combination of original songs, masterful shadow puppetry, storytelling and just plain old good fun!

WED  APR 19
11:00-11:45 AM
Norton Outdoor Center
295 West Main Street, Norton, MA

$5/Child (Ages 2 and up), Y Members & Non-Members

Register Online

 

Night Ropes Course [for Adults Only]

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. Will you soar on the Giant Swing, scale the Rockwall, or face your fears on Voyager’s Crossing’s platforms?

SAT  APR 29, MAY 27
6:00-8:30 PM
Norton Outdoor Center
295 West Main Street, Norton, MA

$25/Night, Y Members
$35/Night, Non-Members

Register Online

Youth Ropes Course

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 on our Whale Watch.

Sessions run Saturdays for 4 weeks. Please note there is no class on Saturday, April 15th.

ONGOING:
SAT  APR-JUN
10:30-11:30 AM
Norton Outdoor Center
295 West Main Street, Norton, MA

$25, Y Members
$35, Non-Members

Register Online

Archery

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, and team building. Instruction provided by a certified archery instructor.

Sessions run Saturdays for 4 weeeks. Please note there is no class on Saturday, April 15th.

Ongoing:
Saturdays, APR-JUN
9:00-10:00 AM
Norton Outdoor Center
295 West Main Street, Norton, MA

$25, Y Members
$35, Non-Members

Register Online

 

Mom’s & Dad’s Club Friday

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

Free, Y Members
Free, Non-Members

Registration is appreciated.