Welcome to North River Nature Day Camp!

North River campers walking a wooded trail

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COVID-19 Safety

The health and welfare of our campers and staff remains our highest priority. We feel confident that the success of Mass Audubon Camps in designing and offering a safe summer of camping in 2020 will guide us into another great summer in 2021. More details >
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At North River Nature Camp in Marshfield, children ages 4.5 to 14 are encouraged to explore their curiosity about the natural world. Campers have fun, make friends, and experience nature through outdoor play and discovery at our 225-acre wildlife sanctuary. Daily activities include trail explorations, habitat investigations, hands-on experiments, wildlife observation, creative games and crafts, and more. Each day a new adventure awaits!


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Our brochure contains complete camp information, including session descriptions, dates, and costs.

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How to Register

Families may register for camp online, by calling 781-837-9400, or by mailing the registration form with payment to the address listed on the form.

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Refer-a-Friend Discount

Receive $20 off your registration when you refer a friend to camp! Campers must be new to North River Nature Camp and must attend to qualify. Learn more >


2021 Camp Sessions & Dates

Nature Camps

9:00 am–3:00 pm

Members $375/session • Nonmembers $450/session

View full theme descriptions, session dates, & costs in the brochure >

Discoverers • Ages 4.5–6
Weekly sessions June 28–September 3
Everyday Adventures | Nature Myth Busters | Project Play | Extreme Earth Artists | Aquatic Adventures | Mammal Ramble | Summer Rewind

Explorers • Ages 7–8
Weekly sessions June 28–September 3
Everyday Adventures | Nature Myth Busters | Project Play | Flying Wild | Extreme Earth Artists | Tracks, Traces, & Secret Places | Mammal Ramble | Fantastic Mini-Beasts | Summer Rewind

Naturalists • Ages 9–11
August 9–13
Aquatic Adventures


Special Interest Camps

9:00 am–3:00 pm

Prices are per session

View full theme descriptions, session dates, & costs in the brochure >

Into the Wild • Ages 9–14
July 19–22
$400 members | $480 nonmembers

Creative Woodcraft • Ages 9–14
August 2–6
$420 members | $500 nonmembers

Campology • Ages 9–14
August 23–27
$400 members | $480 nonmembers


What Others are Saying . . .

"My son loved his camp experience. On the last day of camp, he got into the car and exclaimed, 'Can I do this again next summer? Like, all summer?'" –Camp Parent

"Camp was the best week we’ve had since COVID closed schools in March, no exaggeration. Your enthusiasm, warmth, professionalism, and flexibility were utterly fantastic. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts." –2020 Camp Parent

"My son had a great time. My only regret is that I didn't sign him up for more weeks. He loved it and we loved learning from him every day! Thank you." –Camp Parent