Broad Meadow Brook Summer Camps

31 Jan 2023

Broad Meadow Brook Summer Camps 2023

At Broad Meadow Brook Nature Day Camp in Worcester, campers ages 4.5 to 16 tap into their natural curiosity and learn through hands-on outdoor exploration!

Campers investigate different habitats, ecosystems, and wildlife species at our 430-acre wildlife sanctuary. Most of our day is spent outside, exploring our surroundings and getting dirty. Camp fun includes interactive play, noncompetitive games, songs, stories, and more. Registration begins February 8, 2023.

Camp Hours

Half Day: 9:00am–1:00pm (Bear Cubs)
Full Day: 9:00am–3:30pm

Before/After Care

Before-Camp • Ages 4.5–16
8:00–9:00 am
Fee is based on sliding scale

After-Camp • Ages 5–16
3:30–5:30 pm
Not available for Bear Cubs
Fee is based on sliding scale

Broad Meadow Brook Summer Programs

3-Day Nature Sessions (Half Day)

2023 Sessions: June 27–29, July 11–13, July 25–27, August 1–3, August 15–17
See Sliding Scale for Pricing

This three-day mini camp will introduce your child to the wonders of Broad Meadow Brook! Each day has a different nature-related theme that guides our explorations and activities. Arts and crafts, hiking, games, snack, and lunch (brought from home) are part of every day

Bear Cubs (Ages 4.5-6)

1-Week Nature Sessions • Ages 5–15

2023 Sessions: Weekly sessions June 19-August 25
See Sliding Scale for Pricing

Experience the wonder of nature at Broad Meadow Brook! Explore animal adaptations, climate change, sustainability, and birding. Discover different habitats and wildlife around the sanctuary, play games, make crafts, and more!

Grasshoppers (ages 5–6)
Flickers (ages 7–8)
Mighty Oaks (ages 9–11)
Coyotes (ages 12-15) Offered: June 19–23, July 3–7, July 17–21, August 7–11, August 21–25

1-Week Specialty Sessions • Ages 12–16

Scientists of the Future • Ages 13–15
2023 Sessions: July 17–21, August 7–11, 9:00 am–3:45 pm
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Calling all environmentally-minded teens! Are you interested in exploring what a career in the environmental sciences, environmental engineering, or conservation looks like? Spend an entire week exploring outside, doing authentic field work to collect and analyze data that scientists use to understand more about wildlife habitats, water resources, sustainability, and climate change. The week will be filled with outdoor discoveries and extended hikes, science experiments, and learning how to use science tools and laboratory equipment. We will plan to travel in our van to explore local colleges and meet local scientists during our week together. Along the way, we will also explore career opportunities in environmental science and sustainability. Campers may attend both weeks; topics will be similar, but the activities will be different.

Exploring Mass Audubon Ages 12–16
2023 Sessions: August 14–18 | 9:00 am–5:00 pm
Travel to different Mass Audubon wildlife sanctuaries to explore and learn about varied habitats and ecosystems,
including rivers, mountains, and meadows. Team building, birding, animal identification, hiking, and more
will be included. This is a field trip-based session during which we will travel together in a Mass Audubon van.

Counselors-in-Training • Ages 14–16
Mandatory training from June 26–June 30
(Fee for first-year CITs based on sliding scale; no fee for returning CITs)
Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–3:30 pm
Learn what it takes to be a camp counselor! Gain leadership skills, hands-on training, and develop a lesson plan. All CITs present a lesson during one of their weeks at camp. First-year CITs will attend a five-day training session from June 26 to June 30 and choose from 2 to 4 weeks to help lead camp sessions. CITs who have previously completed training may choose 3 to 5 weeks of camp to lead sessions. An application is required. Please contact the Lisa Carlin, Camp Director, by email (bmbrookcamp@massaudubon.org)or at 508-753-6087 x5013 to request an application.

Registration Information

Register online
Register by phone: 508-753-6087
Sliding Scale and Financial assistance is available based on demonstrated economic need. For a list of tiers and an application, see the website registration page.