Boston Nature Center Camp
Spend Your Summer at BNC
Boston Nature Center Camps in Mattapan combine outdoor exploration, hands-on activities, and science education, helping campers to grow and connect with the world around them.
Our caring and experienced camp staff work hard to create a safe and inclusive atmosphere for all children. Set amidst acres of beautiful habitat, our camps provide a unique nature experience in the middle of the city!
2025 Camp Registration Details
To ensure that as many children have an opportunity to experience Boston Nature Center Camp, we ask that you register only for one Nature Camp session per child per location. We register on a lottery-system. To be eligible, register for the lottery starting January 8 by ranking the sessions you would like in order before January 20. You will be notified by January 27 on next steps. Please note: All camp families registering at Tiers 4 or 5 must have an active membership at the family level or higher for the duration of the camp session.
Programs & Pricing
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Sliding Scale
With the sliding scale structure, families register for camp at a tuition rate based on their annual gross income.
Camp Policies
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Goals, Inclusion & Expectations
Our goals for camp, how we make camp inclusive, accommodations for campers, and behavior expectations
Our children came home tired, sweaty, and VERY happy! They were singing songs they learned at camp and talking nonstop about their camp counselors, the new friends they made, their team activities, and things they learned about nature.
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