A boardwalk cutting through tall green shrubs and trees.
Boston Nature Center, Mattapan

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.  

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Campers at Boston Nature Center Camp seated and waiting for the next activity, smiling for the camera
Boston Nature Center Camp, Mattapan

Programs & Pricing

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Campers at Boston Nature Center roll logs and look through leaf litter for insects and other invertebrates with their counselor
Boston Nature Center Camp, Mattapan

About Camp

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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. 

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Camp Policies

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Goals, Inclusion & Expectations

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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.