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North River Wildlife Sanctuary, Marshfield

North River Nature Camp

Discover North River Nature Camp

At North River Nature Camp in Marshfield, children ages 4.5–14 are encouraged to explore their curiosity about the natural world. Campers have fun, make friends, and experience nature through outdoor play and discovery at our 225-acre wildlife sanctuary.

2025 Camp Registration Details

Online registration opens January 29, 2025, at 6:00 am. To make sure you’re prepared, please read our registration instructions ahead of time. To ensure that as many children as possible are able to participate in camp, families may register each camper for no more than four weeks of camp. 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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Programs & Pricing

See a list of camp programs and pricing info for the upcoming summer.

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About Camp

Learn more about our camp, daily schedule of activities, camp staff, and more.

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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

Find policies for all Mass Audubon camps including information on deposits, deadlines, and health.

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Goals, Inclusion & Expectations

Our goals for camp, how we make camp inclusive, accommodations for campers, and behavior expectations 

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North River Nature Camp is run by people who truly care about kids and the natural world. It's a perfect fit for us. He always learns something new, loves the projects he makes, and comes home excited to play in the woods and show me what he's learned.