Arcadia Nature Camp | Rates & Dates
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Below are the available camp programs and session dates for summer 2023. The camp brochure contains complete information about our camp, including full session descriptions, weekly themes, and pricing. Download the brochure >
2023 Camp Sessions & Dates
View full session descriptions, weekly themes, & pricing in the brochure >
One-week Nature Camps
Hummingbirds
Ages 5–6 (entering grades K–2)
Session dates: June 26–30, July 3–7, August 7–11, August 14–18
Kingfishers
Ages 7–9 (entering grades 2–4)
Session dates: June 26–30, July 3–7, August 7–11, August 14–18
Great Blue Herons
Ages 10–12 (entering grades 5–6)
Session dates: June 26–30, July 3–7, August 7–11, August 14–18
Fireflies
Ages 6–13 (entering grades 1–6)
Session dates: August 21–25
Two-week Nature Camps
Hummingbirds
Ages 5–6 (entering grades K–2)
Session dates: July 10–21, July 24–August 4
Kingfishers
Ages 7–9 (entering grades 2–4)
Session dates: July 10–21, July 24–August 4
Great Blue Herons
Ages 10–12 (entering grades 5–6)
Session dates: July 10–21, July 24– August 4
Specialty Camps
Nature Photography Camp
Ages 11–15 (entering grades 6–10)
Session dates: July 31–August 4
Stayin' Alive
Ages 11–15, entering 6–10
Session dates: July 10–14
Environmental Leadership for Teens (ELT)
Ages 11–15, entering 6–10
One-week session: August 7–11
Counselors-in-Training
Ages 14–17 (entering grades 9–12)
Weekly sessions from June 26–August 25
Prospective CITs must complete a short application and have a meeting with the Assistant Camp Director to go over the program, the role CITs play as part of the camp team, and make sure the program is a good fit. Once accepted, all CITs will be invited to attend an in-person training at the start of the summer and will assist with 3–4 weeks of camp, working with campers ages 5–9 in our Hummingbirds and Kingfishers age groups.
To apply or if you have questions, please email Assistant Camp Director Kim Hoff at [email protected].
Pricing & Affordability
Sliding Scale Pricing
Mass Audubon is committed to ensuring that every family that wants their child to experience summer camp should have the opportunity to do so. A sliding scale model helps us work toward that goal through an easy and dependable process for families.
Under the sliding scale model, every family will enroll for camp at a tuition rate based on their annual gross income. At registration, you will have the opportunity to select the pricing tier that best fits your family’s gross income. If you select Tiers 1–4, you will be asked to upload income verification documentation at a later time. Registrants at Tier 5 do not need to provide income verification.
Financial Aid
If cost is still a barrier under the sliding scale structure, financial aid is also available based on demonstrated financial need and available funds. Scholarships are limited to one session per child; however, all applications are considered and will be accepted on a rolling basis. Payment plan options are also available. Download a financial aid application >
Member Discount
Mass Audubon members at the Family level or above receive a discounted rate. To qualify, your Mass Audubon membership must be current through the end of your camper’s last session, and you must be the parent, grandparent, or legal guardian of the camper being enrolled. Membership can be purchased or renewed at the time of registration. If you are unsure of your member status, please contact Mass Audubon Member Services.
Refund Policy
A full refund, minus the nonrefundable deposit, is provided to camp families who cancel in writing on or before May 15. After May 15, no refund is available. Deposits are not transferable, and refunds are not given for participant dismissal, failure to attend, absence, or sick days. If we must cancel a session, you will receive a full refund.
Deposit
A nonrefundable deposit of $50/camper/session is required to register for camp. The deposit will be applied to your camp tuition and cannot be transferred to another camper, family, or camp location. If registering after May 15, payment in full is required, unless a payment plan has been established with the Camp Director.
2023 Camp Session Pricing
Sliding Scale Update
Due to overwhelming need for financial assistance, we have closed registration for Tiers 1-4. Full-price registration at Tier 5 will remain open until all available spaces are filled. As we continue to secure funding across the state, we will open more spaces at lower tiers where possible. If you are unable to pay the full tuition for camp, we encourage you to add your name to our waitlist.
Our statewide goal is to have a healthy balance of campers from all income tiers attend Mass Audubon camps in order to increase equitable access to camp for as many families as possible while still securing enough revenue to continue providing the excellent camp experience our communities have come to expect from Mass Audubon Camps.
Please note that the prices below are rounded to the nearest dollar for simplicity. Actual prices may include cents.
More information about registration and other policies for Mass Audubon Camps is available here >