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Wild at Art Nature Camp Programs & Pricing

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Wild at Art is an immersive summer camp that combines creativity with the great outdoors, offering campers a unique opportunity to explore nature while developing their artistic talents. Through a variety of hands-on art projects inspired by the natural world—such as watercolor painting, ceramics, and mixed-media creations—campers will express themselves in exciting new ways. 

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 membership for the duration of the camp session. View the sliding scale tier levels

One-week Nature & Art Camp 

Monday–Friday • 9:00 am–3:00 pm 
Weekly Sessions: June 16-August 15 (no camp July 4) 

Each week of Nature & Art Camp centers around a different theme, like Amazing Amphibians and Remarkable Reptiles or Owl Ecology and Art. In addition to creating their own masterpieces, campers will embark on nature hikes, learn about local ecosystems, and discover how to capture the beauty of their surroundings in their artwork.  

Weekly Themes

Young camper painting at a table outdoors

Ages 4.5-6 

This age group is designed to encourage a young child’s curiosity, increase sensory awareness, and introduce nature. Campers split their time between shorter hikes, engaging nature play, and art projects. See available sessions

Sliding Scale Price Range: $92-$460

A group of campers at Wild At Art Nature Camp cut out shapes in construction paper for an art project
Wild At Art Nature Camp at the Museum of American Bird Art Education Center, Canton

Ages 7-8 

Camp emphasizes the natural history of animals and the interrelationships of all living things through art projects, exploration in meadows, the brook, and pine grove, and nature-based games. See available sessions

Sliding Scale Price Range: $92-$460

MABA campers seated cross-legged on small indoor rugs, reaching for bird feathers being held out by a teacher naturalist
Wild At Art Nature Camp at the Museum of American Bird Art Education Center, Canton

Ages 9-10 

For those interested in the intersection of nature and art, this age group participates in field activities while learning methods and techniques used in higher level art. See available sessions

Sliding Scale Price Range: $92-$460

MABA Older Campers in Sprinkler

Ages 11-13 

These campers go beyond basic nature education by working closely with Mass Audubon staff to participate in inquiry-based activities; campers will build their own autonomy through self-directed learning and peer teaching. All sessions include opportunities to thoughtfully explore multiple art medias and technologies, as well as fun games. See available sessions

Sliding Scale Price Range: $92-$460

A camper at Wild At Art Nature Camp throwing a pot on a spinning pottery wheel
Wild At Art Nature Camp at the Museum of American Bird Art Education Center, Canton

Taking Flight at the Nest • Ages 11–14 

Using the tools of art and design, campers will become artists, engineers, and scientists during these innovative camp weeks. In The Nest, our makerspace, design stencils on the Cricut Maker cutting machine, program the laser printer to engrave nature pins, and concoct bioplastic to pour into molds built in our 3D printer. See available sessions

Sliding Scale Price Range: $115-$575

Specialty Camps  

Monday–Friday • 9:00 am–3:00 pm 
Two-week sessions, dates vary

Experience the best of art and nature camp with a focus on a particular topic.  

Camper painting ceramics on a pottery wheel

Ceramics & Pottery Inspired by Nature • Ages 9-14 • July 7-18 

Immerse yourself in the world of pottery. Learn how to throw on our pottery wheels and create nature-inspired ceramic sculptures and pottery. Create sculptures that re-imagine the animals and plants that live at the sanctuary and in your own backyard. See available sessions

Sliding Scale Price Range: $206-$1,030

A group of campers at Wild At Art Nature Camp ponding with dip nets in a pool of water in the forest, looking for aquatic wildlife
Wild At Art Nature Camp at the Museum of American Bird Art Education Center, Canton

Nature’s Canvas: Painting, Journaling, & Field Biology • Ages 9–14 • July 21-August 1 

Conduct mini science experiments, survey our vernal pool as an aquatic ecologist, and discover hidden natural treasures. Find monarch caterpillars in the meadow and crayfish in the brook, use our digital microscope to get a closer look at these magnificent creatures, and create wildlife-inspired works of art by sketching and painting what you see. See available sessions

Sliding Scale Price Range: $195-$975

Leadership Camp

Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-3:00 pm
Weekly Sessions: June 16-August 15 (no camp July 4)

A group of campers at Wild At Art Nature Camp walking through a lush, green meadow with their counselors
Wild At Art Nature Camp at the Museum of American Bird Art Education Center, Canton

Counselors-in-Training (CIT) • Ages 14-15 

Are you a high school student who is enthusiastic about camp, nature, and art? We are looking for you! CITs develop valuable leadership and teaching skills and are an important part of our camp team, contributing to the overall safety and well-being of our campers. All CITs commit to at least two consecutive weeks of camp. Apply to be a CIT

Price: $250

Extended-day Options 

Pre-registration is required for extended day programming; you may add this option at checkout when you register your child for camp or call later to add to your camper's session. Campers will be given a small snack and have a choice of activities, such as arts and crafts, games, enjoying the nature play area, or nature exploration. 

Before Camp Program 

7:45–9:00 am • Ages 4.5–14 
Sliding Scale Weekly Price Range: $15-$75

After Camp Program 

3:15–5:30 pm • Ages 4.5–14 
Sliding Scale Weekly Price Range: $28-$140

How to Register

Online registration opens January 15, 2025, at 6:00 am. To make sure you’re prepared, please read our registration instructions ahead of time.

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