Join today and get outside at one of our 60+ wildlife sanctuaries. New Individual and Family memberships are just $35! Start your membership
Join today and get outside at one of our 60+ wildlife sanctuaries. New Individual and Family memberships are just $35! Start your membership
Stone bridge over water with trees in background
Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield

Ipswich River Nature Camp

Ipswich River Nature Camp gives campers ages 5–14 a unique opportunity to learn about nature, meet new friends, and have fun outside. Our knowledgeable staff encourages an educational, non-competitive camp environment for memories that will last a lifetime.

We offer camp in two locations—at Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary in Topsfield and at the Church of Saint Andrew in Marblehead.

Campers canoeing at Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary Day Camp

Rates & Dates

See dates and pricing for all summer sessions.

Ipswich River Nature Campers walking on the boardwalk in summer (by Scott Santino/Mass Audubon)

About Camp

Find our philosophy, commitment to diversity and inclusion, a sample day, camp staff, and more.

campers with nets in meadow

Camp Policies

Find policies for all Mass Audubon camps including information on deposits, deadlines, and health.

Get the Brochure

The 2023 camp brochure contains complete information about our camp, including full session descriptions, weekly themes, & pricing.

Register for Camp

Registration will open on Tuesday, January 24, 2023. Sign up for email updates below to be notified when registration opens. Families may register online or by calling 978-887-9264. 

To ensure a smooth registration process, please carefully review the Registration Instructions and log in to your registration account ahead of the registration opening day to check that your account, contact information, and Mass Audubon membership are active through the end of your camper’s last camp session.

NOTE: If you see the message "No matching programs found" it means camp registration hasn't opened yet.

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What Others Are Saying . . .

"My daughter loves this camp! She loves being outside and exploring and learning about the environment!" —2022 Camp Parent