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Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield

Ipswich River Nature Camp

Spend Your Summer at Ipswich River Nature Camp

At Ipswich River Nature Camp in Topsfield, children ages 5–14 discover local habitats, connect with the natural landscape, and develop great friendships. Our knowledgeable staff encourages an educational, non-competitive camp environment for memories that will last a lifetime.

2025 Camp Registration Details

Online registration opens January 22, 2025, at 6:00 am. To make sure you’re prepared, please read our registration instructions ahead of time. 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 canoeing at Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary Day Camp

Programs & Pricing

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

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Ipswich River Nature Campers walking on the boardwalk in summer (by Scott Santino/Mass Audubon)

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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My children came home every day excited and wanting to go back. They learned so much and shared what animals they saw and birds they heard.