Blue Hills Nature Camp

4.7

1904 Canton Ave, Milton, MA 02186, USA

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Boys & girls aged 4-15Mon–Fri from 7:30AM5:30PM25/day & 100/week
Boys & girls aged 4-15
Mon–Fri from 7:30AM5:30PM
25/day & 100/week

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Nature discovery, adventure, and friendship on the hill

Explore the outdoors, make new friends, and discover nature's wonders in a safe setting! Small groups and caring staff help kids build confidence. Sliding scale pricing makes camp accessible for all families. If you want your child to grow, learn, and love nature, this is a fantastic choice. Campers spend most of the day outdoors, so pack appropriate clothing and gear.
Explore the outdoors, make new friends, and discover nature's wonders in a safe setting! Small groups and caring staff help kids build confidence. Sliding scale pricing makes camp accessible for all families. If you want your child to grow, learn, and love nature, this is a fantastic choice. Campers spend most of the day outdoors, so pack appropriate clothing and gear.

Location & hours

1904 Canton Ave, Milton, MA 02186, USA

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 exploration
hiking
arts and crafts
science experiments
team building
games
storytelling
wildlife observation
habitat exploration
environmental education
creative play
overnight camping
twilight hikes
campfire activities
food web learning
field guide use
bug netting
magnifying glass exploration
nature play
ecology education
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Nature exploration
hiking
arts and crafts
science experiments
team building
games
storytelling
wildlife observation
habitat exploration
environmental education
creative play
overnight camping
twilight hikes
campfire activities
food web learning
field guide use
bug netting
magnifying glass exploration
nature play
ecology education

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

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What people are saying

4.7
My child loved the activities and caring staff!