Ipswich River Nature Day Camp in Topsfield
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Explore the forests, fields, ponds, and river at the sanctuary. Take daily walks to the Rockery Pond, vernal pool, or canoe landing to gain a greater appreciation for the outdoors.
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Location
Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary
87 Perkins Row, Topsfield, MA 01983
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2020 Camp Rates & Dates
Half-Day
8:30–11:30 am or 12:00–3:00 pm
Discoverers • Ages 4–5
One-week sessions: June 22-26, July 20-24
$195 members; $260 nonmembers per week (morning option)
$185 members; $250 nonmembers per week (afternoon option)
Full-Day
8:30 am–3:00 pm
Young Naturalists • Ages 5–6
Weekly sessions: June 22-August 21
$340 members; $405 nonmembers per week
Investigators • Ages 7–8
Weekly sessions: June 29-July 31, August 17-21
$335 members; $400 nonmembers per week
Naturalists • Ages 9–11
Weekly sessions: June 29-July 31, August 17-21
$335 members; $400 nonmembers per week
Special Interest Camps • Ages 7–11
One-week sessions: June 22-26, August 3-7, August 10-14
$305 members; $370 nonmembers per week (unless otherwise noted)
Trekkers • Ages 7–11
Two-week sessions: July 6-17, July 20-31
$560 members; $625 nonmembers per session
Traveling Adventures ● Ages 12–14
Nature Photography: July 13-17
$450 members; $515 nonmembers
Mountaintop Treks: July 20-24
$475 members; $540 nonmembers
Canoe Adventures ● Ages 12–14
Ipswich River Adventures: August 3-7
$360 members; $425 nonmembers
Further River Adventures: August 10-14
$380 members; $445 nonmembers
Counselors-in-Training (CITs)
Ages 14–16
Two-week sessions: June 22-August 14
(application required; request an application)
$195 members; $260 nonmembers per session
Extended-Day Option
After-Camp ● 3:00-4:00 pm
Pre-registration required
$9 per day/camper; $35 per week/camper