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 Camp Programs & Pricing

Discover Berkshires Nature Camp

Through trail explorations, wildlife observation, outdoor play, hands-on activities, games, and crafts, children at Berkshire Nature Camps connect with each other and the natural world of Massachusetts. 

2025 Camp Pricing 

Prices shown represent a range based on a sliding scale. A sliding scale pricing structure makes camp affordable for families by removing financial barriers and expanding access to camp for families in an easy, dependable, and confidential process. Tiered pricing is based on availability. Please note: All camp families registering at Tiers 4 or 5 must have an active family-level or higher membership for the duration of the camp session. View the sliding scale tier levels

Nature Camp

Monday–Friday • 9:00 am–3:00 pm (9:00 am-1:00 pm for half day) 
Weekly sessions: June 23-August 15 

Nature camp is a magical place where wonder and adventure are waiting to be discovered behind every tree. Due to the outdoor, exploratory nature of camp, campers must be able to move about on uneven terrain. 

A group of Berkshire Nature Camp campers huddled around a white bin that contains pond water and a live fish
Berkshire Nature Camp at Pleasant Valley, Lenox

Knee-High Naturalists • Ages 3–4 

Explore the trails at Pleasant Valley, play games, sing songs, make crafts, and listen to stories. Campers will go for short walks on the trails, so they should be able to move about on uneven terrain. New this year! In addition to half-day sessions June 23-August 1, this age group can also attend full-day sessions August 4-15. Please note: the minimum age for full-day is 4 years-old See available sessions

Sliding Scale Price Range: $70-$350 for half day; $103-$515 for full day  

Campers at Berkshire Nature Camp look for wildlife in the wetlands at Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary in Lenox from an observation platform on a boardwalk trail
Berkshire Nature Camp at Pleasant Valley, Lenox

Discoverers • Ages 5–6 

Explore Pike’s Pond, Yokun Brook, and the fields and forests at Pleasant Valley. Play games and sing camp songs. Look for pond creatures and build secret “gnome home” villages in the woods. Gain a greater connection to nature and curiosity about the outdoors and learn how you can be a steward of the natural world. See available sessions

Sliding Scale Price Range: $103-$515 

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

Explorers • Ages 7–9 

Get curious as you explore the far reaches of Pleasant Valley in search of the hidden wonders of the natural world. Be ready for days packed with new sights, sounds, smells, and games as you get to know the sanctuary’s many habitats: Hemlock forests, vernal pools, and beaver ponds await! Build survival shelters and learn to identify plants and animals. On Wednesday, hike to the top of Lenox Mountain and venture to the far reaches of Pleasant Valley’s trails. See available sessions 

Sliding Scale Price Range: $103-$515  

Berkshire campers sitting on fence rail

Naturalists • Ages 10–13 

Dive deep into the incredible complexity of the natural world. Explore the sanctuary off the beaten path, play games, and use real scientific techniques to discover more about the outdoors. Learn about local wildlife, hike trails throughout the sanctuary—including the legendary Trail of the Ledges—and investigate the science of Pleasant Valley. See available sessions

Sliding Scale Price Range: $103-$515 

Teen Leadership 

Monday-Friday, 9:00 am–3:00 pm 
Weekly Sessions: June 23–August 15 

A group of campers carrying lunchboxes and water bottles pause on a hike to learn about beaver meadows and wetlands with their counselors
Berkshire Nature Camp at Pleasant Valley, Lenox

Counselors-in-Training • Ages 14-17 

Counselors-in-Training (CITs) gain valuable leadership skills while assisting camp counselors with daily tasks and camp activities. CITs are enthusiastic role models with a positive attitude who will enjoy working with children ages 3–9. All CITs must attend an in-person training at the start of the summer. To apply, fill out a short online application 

Price: $125 

How to Register

Online registration opens January 15, 2025, at 6:00 am. To make sure you’re prepared, please read our registration instructions ahead of time.

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