Ipswich River Nature 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. Please note: There will be no camp on July 4; pricing for camp sessions during that week will be prorated.

2023 Camp Age Groups & Sessions

Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary in Topsfield

Monday–Friday • 8:30 am–3:00 pm

Nature Camps

Young Naturalists • Ages 5–6
Weekly sessions from June 26–August 18
Counselor-to-Camper Ratio: 1 to 5

Investigators • Ages 7–8
Weekly sessions from June 26–August 18
Counselor-to-Camper Ratio: 1 to 8

Naturalists • Ages 9–11
Weekly sessions from June 26–August 18
Counselor-to-Camper Ratio: 1 to 8

Specialty Camps

Trekkers • Ages 7–10
Two-week sessions: June 26–July 7, July 10–21, July 24–August 4
Counselor-to-Camper Ratio: 1 to 8

Canoe Adventures • Ages 12–14
Counselor-to-Camper Ratio: 1 to 6
August 7–11 and August 14–18 

Teen Leadership Programs

Environmental Leadership for Teens • Ages 12–14
July 17–28

Counselors-in-Training (CIT) • Ages 14–16
Two-week sessions: July 3–14, July 17–28, July 31–August 11
Must submit an application, limited spaces available

At the Church of Saint Andrew in Marblehead

Monday–Friday • 8:30 am–3:00 pm

Nature Camps

Young Explorers • Ages 5–6
One-week session: July 10–14
Counselor-to-Camper Ratio: 1 to 5

Explorers • Ages 7–8 & 9–11
Weekly sessions from July 17–August 4
Counselor-to-Camper Ratio: 1 to 8

Counselors-in-Training (CIT) • Ages 14–16
Two-week sessions: July 10–21 | July 24–August 4
Must submit an application, limited spaces available