Summer Camp - Boston Nature Center

Summer Camp at Boston Nature Center

Set against 67 acres of a beautiful wildlife sanctuary, the Boston Nature Center (BNC) day camp provides a unique nature experience right in the middle of the city! Every day is filled with hands-on/minds-on experiences, outdoor exploration, gardening and many other exciting camp activities. We have an experienced and caring staff that creates a safe, inclusive and fun atmosphere.
The Sanctuary includes trails, meadows, forests, gardens and beautiful indoor space at the George Robert White Environmental Conservation Center.
Camp Offers:

• A safe environment with a high staff to child ratio
• Ten one-week sessions for 5 to 13 year olds
• Four one-week sessions for 14 to 15 year olds
• Volunteer opportunities for 16 year olds
• Drop off between 8:30 am – 9:30 am & Pick-up between 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
• Extended day options
• Weekly field trips
• An Open House for families every Friday Afternoon

 The Boston Nature Center Camp must comply with regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and be licensed by the local Board of Health. You may request copies of BNC’s policies regarding background checks, health care, discipline, and grievances.
Join our wonderful camp community that blends the traditional camp experience with a high quality science education!
Download the 2012 Summer Camp Brochure Summer Camp - English (PDF 1.5 MB)

• Summer Camp - Spanish (PDF 1.5 MB)
• 2012 Leaders in Training program, ages 14-15 (PDF)

2012 Summer Camp & School Vacation Week Registration
Please Read:

Camp & Vacation Week Information and Policies (PDF)
2012 Weekly Themes (PDF)

Please print and submit these registration forms for 2012:

BNC Registration Form (PDF)
Camp Health and Waiver Forms (PDF)
Community Agreement (PDF)
Financial Aid Application (PDF)

More Information

• Contact Phone: 617-983-8500
• Contact Email: bnc@massaudubon.org

Mailing Address:

• Boston Nature Center
  500 Walk Hill Street
  Mattapan, MA 02126