Women on bridge Join today and get outside at one of our 60+ wildlife sanctuaries.
Women on bridge Join today and get outside at one of our 60+ wildlife sanctuaries.
Atop a green grassy hill overlooking a forest with water below. Mountains off in the distance.
Pleasant Valley, Lenox © Nicole Marcotte

Berkshire Nature Camps

Spend Your Summer at Berkshire Nature Camp

At Berkshire Nature Camp, campers ages 3–17 have fun and make friends as they discover nature! Trail explorations, wildlife observation, outdoor play, hands-on activities, games, and crafts keep campers engaged throughout the summer.

Mass Audubon's 1,400-acre Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary in Lenox and has been the home of Berkshire Nature Camp for 80 years. 

2025 Camp Registration Details

Online registration opens January 15, 2025, at 6:00 am. To make sure you’re prepared, please read our registration instructions ahead of time. Please note: All camp families registering at Tiers 4 or 5 must have an active membership at the family level or higher for the duration of the camp session. All families registering must pay a deposit to reserve their camp session. 

Register

Two campers and a counselor at Berkshire Nature Camp at Pleasant Valley use binoculars to look for birds and other wildlife beside a freshwater pond
Berkshire Nature Camp at Pleasant Valley, Lenox

Programs & Pricing

See a list of camp programs and pricing info for the upcoming summer.

Start Planning

Students walking uphill along the path toward the nature center and red education barn at Pleasant Valley

About Camp

Learn more about our camp, daily schedule of activities, camp staff, and more.

Get Details

Sliding Scale

With the sliding scale structure, families register for camp at a tuition rate based on their annual gross income. 

Get the Details

Camp Policies

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

Read More

Goals, Inclusion & Expectations

Our goals for camp, how we make camp inclusive, accommodations for campers, and behavior expectations 

Read More

This is our child’s 7th summer at Pleasant Valley camp! He can't get enough of it. His love and respect for the natural environment have grown stronger because of his camp experiences.