Boston Nature Center Camp
4.6
|
500 Walk Hill Street, Mattapan, MA 02126
Your child will explore, learn, and grow in a safe, welcoming urban oasis. It offers hands-on science, outdoor adventure, and real connections with nature. Caring staff nurture curiosity and confidence, while flexible pricing makes it accessible for all families. If you want your child to love nature and make new friends, this is a wonderful choice.
Your child will explore, learn, and grow in a safe, welcoming urban oasis. It offers hands-on science, outdoor adventure, and real connections with nature. Caring staff nurture curiosity and confidence, while flexible pricing makes it accessible for all families. If you want your child to love nature and make new friends, this is a wonderful choice.
Your child will explore, learn, and grow in a safe, welcoming urban oasis. It offers hands-on science, outdoor adventure, and real connections with nature. Caring staff nurture curiosity and confidence, while flexible pricing makes it accessible for all families. If you want your child to love nature and make new friends, this is a wonderful choice.
About Boston Nature Center Camp
About Boston Nature Center Camp
Nature discovery and adventure in the city
Outdoor & adventure
STEM
Art
Academic
Philosophy: Your child will explore, learn, and grow in a safe, welcoming urban oasis.
Boston Nature Center Camp offers hands-on science, outdoor adventure, and real connections with nature right in Mattapan.
Caring staff nurture curiosity and confidence, while flexible pricing makes camp accessible for all families.
If you want your child to love nature and make new friends, this camp is a wonderful choice.
Philosophy: Your child will explore, learn, and grow in a safe, welcoming urban oasis.
Boston Nature Center Camp offers hands-on science, outdoor adventure, and real connections with nature right in Mattapan.
Caring staff nurture curiosity and confidence, while flexible pricing makes camp accessible for all families.
If you want your child to love nature and make new friends, this camp is a wonderful choice.
Philosophy: Your child will explore, learn, and grow in a safe, welcoming urban oasis.
Boston Nature Center Camp offers hands-on science, outdoor adventure, and real connections with nature right in Mattapan.
Caring staff nurture curiosity and confidence, while flexible pricing makes camp accessible for all families.
If you want your child to love nature and make new friends, this camp is a wonderful choice.
Ages:
5
-
15
years old
Pricing:
$17.50–$87.50
/day
$87.50–$437.50
/week
Camp sessions & schedule
Camp sessions & schedule
Your child will explore, learn, and grow in a safe, welcoming urban oasis.
Boston Nature Center Camp offers hands-on science, outdoor adventure, and real connections with nature right in Mattapan.
Caring staff nurture curiosity and confidence, while flexible pricing makes camp accessible for all families.
If you want your child to love nature and make new friends, this camp is a wonderful choice.
Your child will explore, learn, and grow in a safe, welcoming urban oasis.
Boston Nature Center Camp offers hands-on science, outdoor adventure, and real connections with nature right in Mattapan.
Caring staff nurture curiosity and confidence, while flexible pricing makes camp accessible for all families.
If you want your child to love nature and make new friends, this camp is a wonderful choice.
Your child will explore, learn, and grow in a safe, welcoming urban oasis.
Boston Nature Center Camp offers hands-on science, outdoor adventure, and real connections with nature right in Mattapan.
Caring staff nurture curiosity and confidence, while flexible pricing makes camp accessible for all families.
If you want your child to love nature and make new friends, this camp is a wonderful choice.
Boys & girls aged 5-15•Mon–Fri from 7:30AM–5:30PM•25/day & 100/week
Sliding scale pricing makes this camp more accessible for all families.
Two-week sessions run June 23–August 29 (closed July 4).
Rates: $175–$875 per session, depending on income tier.
Families in higher tiers need a Mass Audubon Family Membership.
Before-camp care is available from 7:30–8:30 am with pre-registration.
Registration uses a lottery system: rank your preferred sessions before January 20.
Notifications sent by January 27.
No daily or on-day holiday camps listed.
Discounts: Sliding scale, no sibling or early-bird discounts specified.
Sliding scale pricing makes this camp more accessible for all families.
Two-week sessions run June 23–August 29 (closed July 4).
Rates: $175–$875 per session, depending on income tier.
Families in higher tiers need a Mass Audubon Family Membership.
Before-camp care is available from 7:30–8:30 am with pre-registration.
Registration uses a lottery system: rank your preferred sessions before January 20.
Notifications sent by January 27.
No daily or on-day holiday camps listed.
Discounts: Sliding scale, no sibling or early-bird discounts specified.
Sliding scale pricing makes this camp more accessible for all families.
Two-week sessions run June 23–August 29 (closed July 4).
Rates: $175–$875 per session, depending on income tier.
Families in higher tiers need a Mass Audubon Family Membership.
Before-camp care is available from 7:30–8:30 am with pre-registration.
Registration uses a lottery system: rank your preferred sessions before January 20.
Notifications sent by January 27.
No daily or on-day holiday camps listed.
Discounts: Sliding scale, no sibling or early-bird discounts specified.
Activities & amenities
Activities & amenities
Campers enjoy a wide range of activities. Daily themes often include:
Nature hikes
Wildlife exploration
Science experiments
Outdoor exploration
Arts & crafts
Bird watching
Team building
Gardening
Fort building
Mud pie making
Nature journaling
Environmental education
Meadow sweeping
Dramatic play
Climate change education
Wetlands exploration
Forest exploration
Renewable energy learning
Farm to table activities
Board games
Reading
Scientific demonstrations
Camp songs
Habitat studies
Trail exploration
Your child will explore, learn, and grow in a safe, welcoming urban oasis.
Boston Nature Center Camp offers hands-on science, outdoor adventure, and real connections with nature right in Mattapan.
Caring staff nurture curiosity and confidence, while flexible pricing makes camp accessible for all families.
If you want your child to love nature and make new friends, this camp is a wonderful choice.
Your child will explore, learn, and grow in a safe, welcoming urban oasis.
Boston Nature Center Camp offers hands-on science, outdoor adventure, and real connections with nature right in Mattapan.
Caring staff nurture curiosity and confidence, while flexible pricing makes camp accessible for all families.
If you want your child to love nature and make new friends, this camp is a wonderful choice.
Your child will explore, learn, and grow in a safe, welcoming urban oasis.
Boston Nature Center Camp offers hands-on science, outdoor adventure, and real connections with nature right in Mattapan.
Caring staff nurture curiosity and confidence, while flexible pricing makes camp accessible for all families.
If you want your child to love nature and make new friends, this camp is a wonderful choice.
Birthdays:
Yes, birthday parties can be organized at the camp
What people are saying
4.6
My child loved the activities and caring staff!
Location
500 Walk Hill Street, Mattapan, MA 02126
Additional info
Additional info
Staff are background-checked and trained in safety and environmental education.
The camp is part of Mass Audubon, a respected leader in nature education.
Birthday parties and special events are available on-site.
Plenty of shade and indoor space for hot or rainy days.
Staff are background-checked and trained in safety and environmental education.
The camp is part of Mass Audubon, a respected leader in nature education.
Birthday parties and special events are available on-site.
Plenty of shade and indoor space for hot or rainy days.
Staff are background-checked and trained in safety and environmental education.
The camp is part of Mass Audubon, a respected leader in nature education.
Birthday parties and special events are available on-site.
Plenty of shade and indoor space for hot or rainy days.
Health & safety
Health & safety
Affiliations: ADA, Mass Audubon
Special needs
Special needs
Your child will explore, learn, and grow in a safe, welcoming urban oasis.
Boston Nature Center Camp offers hands-on science, outdoor adventure, and real connections with nature right in Mattapan.
Caring staff nurture curiosity and confidence, while flexible pricing makes camp accessible for all families.
If you want your child to love nature and make new friends, this camp is a wonderful choice.
Your child will explore, learn, and grow in a safe, welcoming urban oasis.
Boston Nature Center Camp offers hands-on science, outdoor adventure, and real connections with nature right in Mattapan.
Caring staff nurture curiosity and confidence, while flexible pricing makes camp accessible for all families.
If you want your child to love nature and make new friends, this camp is a wonderful choice.
Your child will explore, learn, and grow in a safe, welcoming urban oasis.
Boston Nature Center Camp offers hands-on science, outdoor adventure, and real connections with nature right in Mattapan.
Caring staff nurture curiosity and confidence, while flexible pricing makes camp accessible for all families.
If you want your child to love nature and make new friends, this camp is a wonderful choice.
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