Stony Brook 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
Nature Camps
Monday–Friday • 9:00 am–3:30 pm
Weekly sessions from June 26–August 24
Age Groups
Preschool Camp • Ages 4–5
Counselor–to–Camper Ratio: 1 to 5
New for 2023: This age group will be led by Stony Brook’s Nature Preschool Director Hilary Johansen-Silve.
Wanderers • Ages 5–6
Counselor–to–Camper Ratio: 1 to 5
Ramblers • Ages 7–8
Counselor–to–Camper Ratio: 1 to 8
Explorers • Ages 9–10
Counselor–to–Camper Ratio: 1 to 10
Weekly Themes
View full session descriptions, weekly themes, & pricing in the brochure >
Look Mom, No Spine!
June 26–30 and July 31–Aug 4
Scales, Slime, & Slither
July 5–7 (Three-day week; pricing is pro-rated accordingly)
Drip Drop
July 10–14 and August 7–11
Surprise Scientists
July 17–21 and August 14–18
Crafty by Nature
July 24–28 and August 21–24
Specialty Sessions
It’s Art, Naturally
July 5–7 • Ages 11–13
Mysteries, Maps, & Riddles*
July 10–14 • Ages 12–14
Grossology*
July 17–21 • Ages 9–11
Adventurers
July 31–August 4 • Ages 11–13
Nature Magic*
July 24–28 • Ages 9–11
*This program includes an optional overnight Thursday evening. Campers may stay overnight or leave at 9:30 pm after the night hike and return Friday morning.
Teen Camps
Outdoor Leaders
August 7–11 • Ages 13–15
Do you have what it takes to be a leader? Challenge yourself to find out! Develop your leadership skills while having fun with time-honored camp activities. Develop a community service project and kid-friendly nature activities that will prepare you to become a Counselor–in–Training (CIT).
Counselors-in-Training
Ages 15–17
Application Deadline: May 23
Experience the fun, challenges, and rewards of camp as you assist camp counselors. Gain valuable leadership skills and participate in the planning of weekly camper activities, such as nature projects, crafts, songs, and games. Please note: an application is required. Contact Camp Director Marla Cohen at [email protected] or 508–528–3140 ext. 7122 to request an application.
Pricing & Affordability
At Mass Audubon Camps, we strive to create a safe, inclusive, and caring camp environment where each person is respected and supported in their learning and growth. We believe that diversity—both in nature and in our human communities—is essential to strength, resilience, and innovation, and we are committed to recognizing the unique contributions of each community member.
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 $75/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
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 >