About Broadmoor Nature Camp

At Broadmoor Nature Camp, discovery takes center stage. 

Campers are encouraged to explore and appreciate the natural world. Through hands-on learning, they come to understand their place in nature as well as the importance of preserving it.

From the very first day of each session, campers gather together in a Welcome Circle to share ideas for how they can collectively create a great camp experience by respecting themselves, each other, and nature.

A Day at Camp

No two days are alike at Broadmoor Nature Camp! However, this sample schedule gives an overview of daily activities and flow. 

9:00–9:30 am: Camper Drop-off, Welcome, & Games
Caregivers check their campers in with counselors at their group meeting site where they may play name games or do an activity together.

9:30–noon: Nature Theme Introduction, Activities, & Games
Campers discover the theme of the day through hands-on activities, lessons, games, and more as they explore meadow, forest, and marsh. A snack break keeps everyone energized.

Noon–12:30 pm: Lunch
After cleaning hands, campers enjoy lunch sent from home, usually in a shady spot on the sanctuary. Campers perform a tick-check, then re-apply sunscreen and bug spray.

12:30–2:30 pm: Nature Exploration, Activities, & Games
Campers continue nature explorations and concepts are reinforced through fun thematic activities, crafts, and games.

2:30–3:00 pm: Camper Wrap-up
Campers share their favorite moments from the day with their camp groups and gather belongings.

3:00–3:15 pm: Camper Pick-up
Caregivers bring IDs to group meeting sites and sign their campers out as counselors say farewell. At pick-up, caregivers and staff can communicate about their camper and how the day went.

3:00–5:00 pm: Optional After Camp Program
Campers can enjoy free play, do crafts, and play games. Options will vary each day.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

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. Learn more

Terrain

Due to the outdoor and exploratory nature of our camp program, campers will be moving on uneven terrain throughout the day. The terrain at our sites varies from hard-packed, gently sloped paths to steeper, uneven trails that may have exposed rocks, tree roots, and other obstacles. Additionally, weather conditions could affect our trails’ conditions. 

We encourage all families to visit the sanctuary prior to enrolling to understand its unique terrain. 

Camp Staff

Broadmoor Nature Camp staff are enthusiastic about sharing the joy and wonder of nature with children. We hire knowledgeable, caring counselors who support an emotionally and physically safe atmosphere. 

All staff undergo an extensive interview process, reference and background checks, are CPR and first aid certified, and receive training in child development, natural history, environmental education best practices, and health and safety procedures. Want to work at camp? See available positions

Camp Director 

Marisa Abrahams (she/her) is excited to be joining the Mass Audubon team and returning to the Greater Boston area as Drumlin Farm Camp Director. Marisa grew up in Natick and Newton and got her first taste of Drumlin as a camper herself. Over the years, she’s had the opportunity to guide and teach wilderness skills, direct summer programs around the world, and further her own learning, earning a degree in Outdoor Education from the University of New Hampshire and a Master’s in Adventure Education from Prescott College. 

Marisa is especially passionate about creating inclusive outdoor experiences where everyone feels a sense of belonging in nature. Now, she’s grateful for the chance to bring that commitment home, support the amazing work already being done here, and be part of this community. 

Assistant Camp Director

Emily Barrow (they/she) has spent every summer working at camps since 2016 when they got their first job as a counselor. Since then, Emily has worked many different jobs for Mass Audubon, including working as a Preschool Teacher at the Boston Nature Center and as a Field Teacher for the Metro West region. No matter the job title, Emily has loved working with like-minded people who share her love of nature, and she is thrilled to continue this work as the Assistant Camp Director/Teen Program Coordinator for Metro West. 

You may find Emily playing guitar around campfires, enjoying the view from the top of the Drumlin, or being silly with their fellow camp staff. They wouldn’t have it any other way.

Camp Handbook

The Camp Handbook packet contains important information for families, including drop-off and pick-up instructions, health and safety procedures, packing lists, and more. Please be sure to read this prior to the start of your camper’s first session. 

Contact Us

Call 508-315-6721 or email [email protected] to reach our camp staff.