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Wild at Art 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.

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2023 Camp Sessions & Dates

Sessions are divided into groups based on camper ages.

Mini-Camps

July 5-7 • 9:00 am–3:00 pm

Ages 4.5-6 and 7-8: Art Immersion: Wild Painting

Ages 9-10 and 11-13: Aquatic Adventures

One-week Camps

Monday–Friday • 9:00 am–3:00 pm

Ages 4.5–6 and 7–8

June 19–23: The Lorax: Being Nature’s Superhero
June 26–30: Clay-mazing Treasure Hunters
July 10–14: That’s Wild: Owl Extravaganza
July 17–21: Crucial Keystone Critters
July 24–28: That’s Wild: Bug Safari
July 31–August 4: That’s Wild: Birds of Prey
August 7–11: Amazing Amphibians & Remarkable Reptiles
August 14–18 | Painting & Pollinators

Ages 9–10 and 11–13

June 19–23: Nature's Serenade: Acoustic Ecology
June 26–30: Owl Ecology & Art
August 7–1: Painting Immersion: Nature's Palette
August 14–18: Build, Design, and Create: Exploration in The Nest

Ages 11–14

Weekly sessions, June 19-August 18: Unleash Your Creativity at The Nest

Two-week Specialty Camps

Monday–Friday • 9:00 am–3:00 pm

Age Groups 9–10 and 11–14

July 10–21: Ceramics & Pottery Inspired by Nature
July 24–August 4:  Nature’s Canvas: Painting, Nature Journaling, & Field Biology

Counselors-in-Training (CIT): Ages 14–15

For high school students who are enthusiastic about camp, nature, and art, the CIT program develops valuable leadership and teaching skills. CITs are an important part of our camp team, contributing to the overall safety and well-being of our campers. All CITs commit to at least two weeks of camp and a mandatory training day on June 16. 

Must submit an application to register, limited spaces available.

Extended-Day Options

Before Camp: 7:45–9:00 am
After Camp: 3:15–5:30 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

Due to overwhelming need for financial assistance, we have closed sliding scale registration for Tiers 1–4. Full-price registration at Tier 5 will remain open until all available spaces are filled. If you are unable to pay the full tuition for camp, we encourage you to add your name to our waitlist.