Blue Hills Nature Day Camp Rates & Dates

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.

2023 Camp Sessions & Dates

Nature Camps

Weekly sessions from June 19–August 18
Monday–Friday, 8:30 am-3:00 pm

Age Groups

Chickadees • Ages 5–7
Counselor-to-Camper Ratio: 1 to 5

Naturalists • Ages 7–9
Counselor-to-Camper Ratio: 1 to 8

Explorers • Ages 9–11
Counselor-to-Camper Ratio: 1 to 8

Adventurers • Ages 11–13
Counselor-to-Camper Ratio: 1 to 8

Weekly Session Themes

Mini-camp: July 5–7
Please note there will be no camp on July 3–4

Avian Adventures: June 19–23, July 24–28

Amazing Animal Adaptations: June 26–30, July 31–August 4

World of Plants: July 10–14, August 7–11

Wildlife Detectives: July 17–21, August 14–18

Extended Day Option

After Camp Program • 3:30–5:30 pm
Pre-registration required

Counselors-in-Training (CIT)

For ages 14–16 (must be at least age 14 by the start of camp)

Mandatory training week: June 26–30
Monday–Friday, 8:30 am-3:00 pm

2023 Camp Session 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

Please note that all prices are rounded to the nearest dollar for simplicity.