Broad Meadow Brook Nature Camp
Broad Meadow Brook Nature Camp Programs & Pricing
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Broad Meadow Brook Nature Camp in Worcester offers unique, age-appropriate camp programs for ages 4.5–16. Most of our days are spent outside exploring and getting dirty. While no two weeks will be the same, some of our favorite camper activities will take place every week.
2026 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 family-level or higher membership for the duration of the camp session. View the sliding scale tier levels
Three-day Mini Camp
Tuesday–Thursday • 9:00 am–1:00 pm
Sessions: June 30-July 2, July 14 – 16, July 21 – 23, Aug 11 – 13, Aug 18 - 20
A great introduction to nature camp and the wonders of Broad Meadow Brook.
Bear Cubs • Ages 4.5–6
Introduce your child to the wonders of Broad Meadow Brook! Each day will have a different nature-related theme that will guide our explorations and activities. Arts and crafts, hiking, games, snack, and lunch (brought from home) will be a part of every day. See available sessions
Sliding Scale Price Range: $42-$210
One-week Nature Camp
Monday–Friday • 9:00 am–3:30 pm
Weekly sessions: June 22- August 28
Explore our stream restoration project, animal adaptations, climate change, birding, and how to respect and care for the Earth. Discover different habitats and wildlife around the sanctuary, play games, and make crafts, all while getting dirty and learning as you go!
Grasshoppers • Ages 5-6
This age group spends their time with crafts, games and shorter hikes to Frog Pond, the brook and Wilson Meadow. See available sessions
Sliding Scale Price Range: $94-$470
Flickers • Ages 7-8
In addition to crafts and games, campers go on longer hikes including a day long hike to Lookout Rock. See available sessions
Sliding Scale Price Range: $94-$470
Mighty Oaks • Ages 9-11
Campers will focus on more in-depth projects, such as the stream restoration project and other science and nature topics as they emerge. They will also be participating in longer hikes including Troiano Brookside Trail and Lookout Rock. See available sessions
Sliding Scale Price Range: $94-$470
Coyotes • Ages 12-15
Coyotes will delve into the ecology of Broad Meadow Brook with a particular focus on the Broad Meadow Brook restoration project. There will be longer hikes to all parts of the sanctuary as well as time to connect with peers. See available sessions
Sliding Scale Price Range: $94-$470
Specialty & Leadership Camps
Monday–Friday • Times vary
Experience the best of nature camp plus the opportunity to take part in hands-on leadership skill building and field trips.
Exploring Mass Audubon • Ages 12–16
Each day we will travel to a different Mass Audubon wildlife sanctuary to explore and learn about varied habitats and ecosystems, including rivers, mountains, and meadows. Team building, birding, animal identification, hiking, and more will be included. We will use a Mass Audubon van to travel to our destinations each day. Session: August 10-14 (9:00 am–5:00 pm)
Sliding Scale Price Range: $104-$518
Counselors-in-Training (CIT) • Ages 14-16
Learn what it takes to be a camp counselor. Gain leadership skills, hands-on training, and develop a lesson plan, which you will present at camp. First-year CITs will attend a mandatory training session (June 22-26) and choose between two and four weeks of camp to help lead sessions. CITs who have previously completed training may choose between three and five weeks to assist at camp. To request an application email or call 508-753-6087.
Sliding Scale Price Range: $94-$470 (new CIT training only)
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. Sliding scale pricing also applies to extended-day programming.
Before Camp
8:00–9:00 am • Ages 4.5–16
Weekly Sliding Scale Price Range: $10-$50
Campers will spend their morning engaged in quiet games and crafts. Parents should ensure that campers have eaten a hearty breakfast at home; you can bring a small snack.
After Camp
3:30–5:30 pm • Ages 5–16
Weekly Sliding Scale Price Range: $15-$75
Snacks will be provided for all campers in after camp. After snack campers will head out into the sanctuary for more hiking or exploration. They will return to the building at 4:45 pm to continue with games and crafts. Please plan to pick up between 4:45 – 5:30 pm.
How to Register
Online registration opens January 14, 2026, at 6:00 am. To make sure you’re prepared, please read our registration instructions ahead of time.
Camp Family Appreciation Night
August 5, 7:00-8:00 pm
Join camp staff for an evening of songs and skits! Bring the whole family, a lawn chair or blanket to sit on and your camp spirit.
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