Wachusett Meadow Nature Camp
4.8
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113 Goodnow Road, Princeton, MA, 01541
Wachusett Meadow Nature Camp is a co-ed, ACA-accredited summer camp in Princeton, MA, for ages 3.5–17. Kids enjoy nature hikes, wildlife observation, crafts, canoeing, and more, all guided by experienced staff in a beautiful sanctuary setting. Sliding scale tuition and extended care make it family-friendly.
Wachusett Meadow Nature Camp is a co-ed, ACA-accredited summer camp in Princeton, MA, for ages 3.5–17. Kids enjoy nature hikes, wildlife observation, crafts, canoeing, and more, all guided by experienced staff in a beautiful sanctuary setting. Sliding scale tuition and extended care make it family-friendly.
Wachusett Meadow Nature Camp is a co-ed, ACA-accredited summer camp in Princeton, MA, for ages 3.5–17. Kids enjoy nature hikes, wildlife observation, crafts, canoeing, and more, all guided by experienced staff in a beautiful sanctuary setting. Sliding scale tuition and extended care make it family-friendly.
About Wachusett Meadow Nature Camp
About Wachusett Meadow Nature Camp
Nature, friendship, and discovery in every adventure
Philosophy: Wachusett Meadow Nature Camp offers kids the chance to explore, learn, and grow in a truly beautiful outdoor setting. With caring staff, a wide range of nature-based activities, and a focus on hands-on discovery, your child will build confidence, make new friends, and develop a lifelong love of nature. The flexible sliding scale tuition and extended care options make it easy for families to participate.
Philosophy: Wachusett Meadow Nature Camp offers kids the chance to explore, learn, and grow in a truly beautiful outdoor setting. With caring staff, a wide range of nature-based activities, and a focus on hands-on discovery, your child will build confidence, make new friends, and develop a lifelong love of nature. The flexible sliding scale tuition and extended care options make it easy for families to participate.
Philosophy: Wachusett Meadow Nature Camp offers kids the chance to explore, learn, and grow in a truly beautiful outdoor setting. With caring staff, a wide range of nature-based activities, and a focus on hands-on discovery, your child will build confidence, make new friends, and develop a lifelong love of nature. The flexible sliding scale tuition and extended care options make it easy for families to participate.
Ages:
3.5
-
17
years old
Pricing:
$13.33–$91
/day
$40–$455
/week
Camp sessions & schedule
Camp sessions & schedule
Wachusett Meadow Nature Camp offers kids the chance to explore, learn, and grow in a truly beautiful outdoor setting. With caring staff, a wide range of nature-based activities, and a focus on hands-on discovery, your child will build confidence, make new friends, and develop a lifelong love of nature. The flexible sliding scale tuition and extended care options make it easy for families to participate.
Wachusett Meadow Nature Camp offers kids the chance to explore, learn, and grow in a truly beautiful outdoor setting. With caring staff, a wide range of nature-based activities, and a focus on hands-on discovery, your child will build confidence, make new friends, and develop a lifelong love of nature. The flexible sliding scale tuition and extended care options make it easy for families to participate.
Wachusett Meadow Nature Camp offers kids the chance to explore, learn, and grow in a truly beautiful outdoor setting. With caring staff, a wide range of nature-based activities, and a focus on hands-on discovery, your child will build confidence, make new friends, and develop a lifelong love of nature. The flexible sliding scale tuition and extended care options make it easy for families to participate.
Boys & girls aged 3-17•Mon–Fri from 9AM–3:30PM•25/day & 100/week
Sliding scale pricing makes this camp accessible for all families, with tiers based on annual income. For full-day camp (Mon–Fri, 9:00 am–3:30 pm), the weekly cost ranges from $91–$455; half-day (Tues–Thurs, 9:00 am–1:00 pm) is $40–$202. Membership is required for higher tiers. Extended care is available before and after camp for an additional $10–$75 per week. No camp June 19 or July 4; those weeks are prorated. Registration opens January 15, 2025, with a deposit needed to reserve your spot. No explicit sibling or early-bird discounts, but the sliding scale helps most families.
Sliding scale pricing makes this camp accessible for all families, with tiers based on annual income. For full-day camp (Mon–Fri, 9:00 am–3:30 pm), the weekly cost ranges from $91–$455; half-day (Tues–Thurs, 9:00 am–1:00 pm) is $40–$202. Membership is required for higher tiers. Extended care is available before and after camp for an additional $10–$75 per week. No camp June 19 or July 4; those weeks are prorated. Registration opens January 15, 2025, with a deposit needed to reserve your spot. No explicit sibling or early-bird discounts, but the sliding scale helps most families.
Sliding scale pricing makes this camp accessible for all families, with tiers based on annual income. For full-day camp (Mon–Fri, 9:00 am–3:30 pm), the weekly cost ranges from $91–$455; half-day (Tues–Thurs, 9:00 am–1:00 pm) is $40–$202. Membership is required for higher tiers. Extended care is available before and after camp for an additional $10–$75 per week. No camp June 19 or July 4; those weeks are prorated. Registration opens January 15, 2025, with a deposit needed to reserve your spot. No explicit sibling or early-bird discounts, but the sliding scale helps most families.
Activities & amenities
Activities & amenities
Campers enjoy a wide range of activities. Daily themes often include:
Nature-Hikes
Outdoor-Exploration
Wildlife-Observation
Environmental-Education
Conservation-Activities
Outdoor-Games
Crafts
Ponding
Canoeing
Shelter-Building
Animal-Tracking
Storytelling
Nature-Themed-Games
Outdoor-Art
Photography
Animal-Conservation-Workshops
Tree-Planting
Recycling-Workshops
Zip-Lining
Rock-Climbing
Kayaking
Environmental-Science-Experiments
Wachusett Meadow Nature Camp offers kids the chance to explore, learn, and grow in a truly beautiful outdoor setting. With caring staff, a wide range of nature-based activities, and a focus on hands-on discovery, your child will build confidence, make new friends, and develop a lifelong love of nature. The flexible sliding scale tuition and extended care options make it easy for families to participate.
Wachusett Meadow Nature Camp offers kids the chance to explore, learn, and grow in a truly beautiful outdoor setting. With caring staff, a wide range of nature-based activities, and a focus on hands-on discovery, your child will build confidence, make new friends, and develop a lifelong love of nature. The flexible sliding scale tuition and extended care options make it easy for families to participate.
Wachusett Meadow Nature Camp offers kids the chance to explore, learn, and grow in a truly beautiful outdoor setting. With caring staff, a wide range of nature-based activities, and a focus on hands-on discovery, your child will build confidence, make new friends, and develop a lifelong love of nature. The flexible sliding scale tuition and extended care options make it easy for families to participate.
Birthdays:
Yes
What people are saying
4.8
My child loved the activities and caring staff!
Location
113 Goodnow Road, Princeton, MA, 01541
Additional info
Additional info
Campers spend most of the day outdoors, so please pack appropriate clothing and sun protection. All staff are CPR/first aid certified and background-checked. The camp is licensed and ACA-accredited, and the director is an experienced environmental educator and parent. A detailed camp handbook is provided to all families.
Campers spend most of the day outdoors, so please pack appropriate clothing and sun protection. All staff are CPR/first aid certified and background-checked. The camp is licensed and ACA-accredited, and the director is an experienced environmental educator and parent. A detailed camp handbook is provided to all families.
Campers spend most of the day outdoors, so please pack appropriate clothing and sun protection. All staff are CPR/first aid certified and background-checked. The camp is licensed and ACA-accredited, and the director is an experienced environmental educator and parent. A detailed camp handbook is provided to all families.
Health & safety
Health & safety
Affiliations: ACA, Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Princeton Board of Health
Special needs
Special needs
Wachusett Meadow Nature Camp offers kids the chance to explore, learn, and grow in a truly beautiful outdoor setting. With caring staff, a wide range of nature-based activities, and a focus on hands-on discovery, your child will build confidence, make new friends, and develop a lifelong love of nature. The flexible sliding scale tuition and extended care options make it easy for families to participate.
Wachusett Meadow Nature Camp offers kids the chance to explore, learn, and grow in a truly beautiful outdoor setting. With caring staff, a wide range of nature-based activities, and a focus on hands-on discovery, your child will build confidence, make new friends, and develop a lifelong love of nature. The flexible sliding scale tuition and extended care options make it easy for families to participate.
Wachusett Meadow Nature Camp offers kids the chance to explore, learn, and grow in a truly beautiful outdoor setting. With caring staff, a wide range of nature-based activities, and a focus on hands-on discovery, your child will build confidence, make new friends, and develop a lifelong love of nature. The flexible sliding scale tuition and extended care options make it easy for families to participate.
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