Arcadia Nature Camp Rates & Dates
At Arcadia Nature Camp in Easthampton, campers ages 5–18 share their excitement and curiosity about the outdoors, connect with nature, increase confidence in themselves, and spend time with friends, new and old.
Open Camp Sessions
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2023 Camp Sessions & Dates
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 grades 6–10)
Session dates: July 10–14
Environmental Leadership for Teens (ELT): Ages 11–15 (entering grades 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].
2023 Camp Pricing
Please note that the prices below are rounded to the nearest dollar for simplicity. Actual prices may include cents. Learn more about our registration and pricing policies including deposits, refunds, financial aid, and membership discounts.
Sliding Scale
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. Learn more about sliding scale
Update: Due to overwhelming need for financial assistance, we have closed sliding scale registration for Tiers 1–4. If you are unable to pay the full tuition for camp, we encourage you to add your name to our waitlist. As we continue to secure funding across the state, we will open more spaces at lower tiers if possible.
Please note that the prices below are rounded to the nearest dollar for simplicity. Actual prices may include cents.
Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Tier 3 | Tier 4 | Tier 5 | |
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Gross Family Income | <$50,000 (member/ | $50,000–$74,999 (member/ | $75,000–$99,999 (member/ | $100,000–$149,999 (member/ | No income verification required (member/ |
One-week Camps: Hummingbirds, Kingfishers, and Fireflies | $86/$102 | $215/$256 | $280/$333 | $366/$435 | $430/$512 |
One-week Camps: Great Blue Herons & ELT | $90/$106 | $225/$266 | $293/$346 | $383/$452 | $450/$532 |
Two-week Camps: Hummingbirds & Kingfishers | $172/$188 | $430/$471 | $559/$612 | $731/$801 | $860/$942 |
Two-week Camps: Great Blue Herons | $180/$196 | $450/$491 | $585/$638 | $765/$835 | $900/$982 |
Photography Camp & Stayin' Alive | $103/$119 | $258/$299 | $335/$388 | $438/$507 | $515/$597 |
CIT | $25 | $63 | $81 | $106 | $125 |