Boston Nature Center Camp
4.6
500 Walk Hill Street, Mattapan, MA 02126
Outdoor & adventure
STEM
Art
Academic
Outdoor & adventure
STEM
Art
Academic
Boys & girls aged 5-15•Mon–Fri from 7:30AM–5:30PM•25/day & 100/week
Boys & girls aged 5-15
Mon–Fri from 7:30AM–5:30PM
25/day & 100/week
Mon–Fri from 7:30AM–5:30PM
25/day & 100/week
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Nature discovery and adventure in the city
Your child will explore, learn, and grow in a safe, welcoming urban oasis. This camp offers hands-on science, outdoor adventure, and real connections with nature. 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. This camp offers hands-on science, outdoor adventure, and real connections with nature. 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.
Location & hours
500 Walk Hill Street, Mattapan, MA 02126
Monday
8AM - 4:30PM
Tuesday
8AM - 4:30PM
Wednesday
8AM - 4:30PM
Thursday
8AM - 4:30PM
Friday
8AM - 4:30PM
Saturday
8AM - 4:30PM
Sunday
Closed
Activities
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
Outdoor & adventure
STEM
Art
Academic
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
Schedule
Sun
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thurs
Fri
Sat
8:00 AM
-
Schedule may vary based on day of the week or extended care.
Pricing
$85-$111
/day
$$600-$775
/week
Summer camp pricing
Member rate: $675
Non-member rate: $695
Orange County YMCA rate: $775 for 8 days/7 nights
YMCA of the Desert: $600 for one week
Day Camp (local residents, ages 6-13): July 21-25, 2025
Financial assistance is available through the Open Doors program (apply by May 9, 2025).
Pricing typically includes accommodations, meals, activities, a camp t-shirt, and sometimes transportation and a photo yearbook.
Member discounts available.
Registration for 2025 is open, but some programs are already full.
No daily drop-in option; rates are based on full sessions.
Summer camp pricing
Member rate: $675
Non-member rate: $695
Orange County YMCA rate: $775 for 8 days/7 nights
YMCA of the Desert: $600 for one week
Day Camp (local residents, ages 6-13): July 21-25, 2025
Financial assistance is available through the Open Doors program (apply by May 9, 2025).
Pricing typically includes accommodations, meals, activities, a camp t-shirt, and sometimes transportation and a photo yearbook.
Member discounts available.
Registration for 2025 is open, but some programs are already full.
No daily drop-in option; rates are based on full sessions.
Additional information
Food: All meals and snacks are included in the camp fee, so you don’t have to worry about packing lunches.
Transportation is sometimes included, depending on the YMCA branch you register with.
Camp Oakes is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), ensuring high safety and program standards.
There’s a special day camp session for local residents in July.
The camp is fully co-ed and welcomes children of all backgrounds.
Financial assistance is available for qualifying families; don’t hesitate to ask about support if you need it.
Food: All meals and snacks are included in the camp fee, so you don’t have to worry about packing lunches.
Transportation is sometimes included, depending on the YMCA branch you register with.
Camp Oakes is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), ensuring high safety and program standards.
There’s a special day camp session for local residents in July.
The camp is fully co-ed and welcomes children of all backgrounds.
Financial assistance is available for qualifying families; don’t hesitate to ask about support if you need it.
Birthdays
No birthday party hosting information found
Affiliations:
YMCA, ACA
Hours of operation
Monday
8AM - 4:30PM
Tuesday
8AM - 4:30PM
Wednesday
8AM - 4:30PM
Thursday
8AM - 4:30PM
Friday
8AM - 4:30PM
Saturday
8AM - 4:30PM
Sunday
Closed
Extras
Birthdays
Food
ACA
Accessible
Food
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What people are saying
4.6
My child loved the activities and caring staff!
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