Habitat Nature Camp Programs & Pricing

Discover Habitat Nature Camp

At Habitat Nature Camp in Belmont, campers spend time in age-based groups, exploring ponds, meadows, and forests. Through games, hands-on activities, and choice time, campers learn about animal adaptations, natural cycles, and ways to be stewards of the Earth. Each program includes time for free play to deepen their connection to the natural world and to other campers.

2025 Camp Pricing

Prices shown represent a range based on a sliding scale. A sliding scale pricing structure makes camp affordable for families by removing financial barriers and expanding access to camp for families in an easy, dependable, and confidential process. Tiered pricing is based on availability. Please note: All camp families registering at Tiers 4 or 5 must have an active family-level or higher membership for the duration of the camp session. View the sliding scale tier levels

One-week Theme Camps

Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–3:30 pm
Session dates: June 23-27

A camper at Habitat Nature Camp, wearing a headband made of paper and pipe cleaners to mimic insect antennae, using a magnifying glass to examine a milkweed plant — Habitat Nature Camp, Belmont

Mini-Beast Mania • Ages 4-5 (Entering PreK-K)

Beetles and grasshoppers and spiders, oh my! Grab a net and magnifying glass and look for bugs. Learn about metamorphosis and other unique adaptations that help these small creatures survive in many different habitats. Get the details

Sliding Scale Price Range: $158-$788

Two campers at Habitat Nature Camp running through a clearing in the woods, playing tag — Habitat Nature Camp, Belmont

Winged Wonder • Ages 6-9 (Entering grades 1-4)

Get to know our fine, feathered friends—BIRDS! Learn how birds use their beaks, feet, and feathers. Discover why they sing, build nests, and migrate. See available sessions

Sliding Scale Price Range: $158-$788

Two-week Nature Camps

Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–3:30 pm
Two-week sessions: June 30-August 22 (no camp on July 4)

A group of campers at Habitat Nature Camp listening to a counselor who is reading them a picture book — Habitat Nature Camp, Belmont

Pathfinders • Ages 4–5 (Entering Pre-K–K)

Choose a path to follow and uncover Habitat’s secret places. Go on a hike to search for critters in the places where they live and grow. Learn what makes different animals unique and what we have in common with them. See available sessions

Sliding Scale Price Range: $315-$1,576

Two campers at Habitat Nature Camp roll a log to look for invertebrate critters underneath — Habitat Nature Camp, Belmont

Explorers • Ages 6–9 (Entering Grades 1–4)

Stroll to Turtle Pond, peer under logs, hide in the meadow, and climb through the forest layers. Find out who lives in all of Habitat’s different habitats and the adaptations animals and plants must survive. Engage in a variety of activities, such as nature crafts, cooking, outdoor skills, science experiments, and fun games. Finish the day with camp songs and silly stories. See available sessions

Sliding Scale Price Range: $315-$1,576

A group of older campers at Habitat Nature Camp hiking a trail through a pine forest on an all-day hike — Habitat Nature Camp, Belmont

Ecologists • Ages 10–12 (Entering Grades 5–7)

Discover how animals and plants are connected to their environment in a fascinating web of life. Participate in conservation activities such as invasive species removal and bird box monitoring. Embark on a field trip to explore a new habitat (week one) and go all-day hike and an overnight campout (week two). Please note: Pick up after overnight is at 9:00 am; there is no camp that Friday. See available sessions

Sliding Scale Price Range: $315-$1,576

Teen Specialty & Leadership Camps

Monday-Friday, 9:00 am–3:30 pm
Two-week sessions: June 30-August 22 (no camp on July 4)

Expand your horizons and discover habitats beyond Habitat or learn the leadership skills by leading the younger campers.

Trekkers • Ages 12–14 (Entering grades 7–9)

Go hiking and camping to discover the wildlife of New England. Explore nearby areas on day trips, then broaden your knowledge on three-day, two-night camping trips, leaving Habitat on Wednesday morning at 9:00 am and returning by 3:30 pm on Friday. Overnight destinations include (Sessions 1 & 3: Western MA & New Hampshire) and (Sessions 2 & 4: Cape Cod & Connecticut). Campers may register for only one two-week session. See available sessions

Sliding Scale Price Range: $382-$1,910

Counselors-in-Training (CITs) • Ages 15-16 (Entering Grades 10-11)

Gain valuable leadership experience and community service hours as you assist in directing nature activities and supervising campers enrolled in our Pathfinders and Explorers programs. CITs play games, read stories, participate in skits, and prepare materials for activities. CITs must participate in training (June 23-27) and be available for at least one two-week camp session. Contact the Camp Director with questions. See available sessions

Price: $300

Extended Day

Pre-registration is required for extended day programming; you may add this option at registration checkout or call later to add to your camper's session. 

After Camp • Ages 4-14 (Entering PreK-grade 9)

This optional extended-day program from 3:30–5:30 pm is available to our full-day, two-week, and theme-week session attendees. Campers are given a snack and can choose from activities such as hiking, free play, arts and crafts, and nature games. 

Sliding Scale Price Range Per Day: $11.40 to $57

How to Register

Online registration opens January 22, 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 one 2-week and one 1-week session of camp.

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