Policies & Procedures

To ensure that your camper has an amazing summer experience, please read the following information about policies, sliding scale pricing, membership, and more.

Pricing & Payments

Sliding Scale & Financial Aid 

Our sliding scale pricing model allows every family to enroll for camp at a tuition rate based on their annual gross income and family size. Additional financial aid or payment plans may be available. Learn more about sliding scale and find your income tier

Mass Audubon Membership

All camp families registering at Tiers 4 and 5 must have an active membership (Family level or higher) through the end of the camp session. You should see your status once you've logged in. You can also email Member Services, or call 781-259-9500, Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-5:00 pm. 

Families on Tiers 1-3 will receive a complimentary membership at no cost during registration. If you are not on Tiers 1-3, please make sure to check your member status before registration opens; you will not be able to register without an active membership. 

Deposits

A nonrefundable, nontransferable deposit is required for each camp session. If the nonrefundable deposit is a barrier to you registering, please contact the camp director prior to registration.  

Refund Policy  

A full refund (minus the nonrefundable, nontransferable deposit) is only available on or before May 1. We are not able to offer any refunds for camp sessions cancelled after May 1. Refunds are not given for participant dismissal, failure to attend, absence, or sick days. If we cancel a session, you will receive a full refund.  

Payment Deadline

The balance of your camp tuition is due by May 1. If we have not received payment in full by May 1 and you did not arrange a payment plan, your space will be given to another family. If registering after May 1, payment in full is required at the time of registration.  

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Licenses & Accreditation

Camp License 

All Mass Audubon Camps comply with the regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (105 CMR 430) and are licensed by the local Boards of Health for the city or town in which each camp is located.  

ACA Accreditation  

Mass Audubon Camps are proud to be accredited by the American Camp Association. 

Camp Policy Requests  

You may request copies of the background check, healthcare, discipline, bullying, and grievance policies for any Mass Audubon Camp by contacting your Camp Director or emailing us.

Meningitis Fact Sheet

Campers are not considered to have increased risk of Meningococcal Disease, but the Department of Public Health requires us to provide information online.

When Can I Register for Camp?

Registration for Mass Audubon Camps begins in January each year; see the table below for specific dates that each camp will open registration and review the registration instructions.