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Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield
Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary

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.

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Campers canoeing at Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary Day Camp

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

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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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.