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Boston Nature Center, Mattapan
Boston Nature Center & Wildlife Sanctuary

Boston Nature Center Camp

Spend Your Summer at BNC

Boston Nature Center Camps 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 Camp is at BNC in Mattapan. Boston Nature Center Satellite Camp will be held at the British International School of Boston for summer 2026. 

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Boston Nature Center Camp, Mattapan

Programs & Pricing

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Campers at Boston Nature Center roll logs and look through leaf litter for insects and other invertebrates with their counselor
Boston Nature Center Camp, Mattapan

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

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

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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.