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!

Boston Nature Center satellite camp will be held at the British International School of Boston for summer 2026. Register now

2026 Camp Registration Details

This year we will not be running camp registration on a lottery system. Instead, we’re introducing Early Bird Registration for families registering on Tiers 1–3 from January 8–20. Early Bird online registration for returning families only will open at 6 am on January 8. In order to register online, you must log in with the same email you have used to register for camp in the past. If you have not registered for BNC Camp in the past, and qualify for Tier 1-3 pricing, you can call to register at 617-983-8500 during business hours (9 am - 5 pm) to register during the Early Bird period. Please be prepared to provide proof of income. Find your tier

General registration will open to all families on January 28 at 6 am. To ensure that as many children as possible have an opportunity to experience Boston Nature Center Camp, we ask that you register only for a maximum of 4 weeks of camp per child at BNC.  
 
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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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.