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Boston Nature Center500 Walk Hill Street, Mattapan, MA 617-983-8500

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Mass Audubon

SummerDAY CAMP

The BNC summer camp is a nature-based daycamp right here in the city! Each week features aunique theme tailored for every age group andeach day is packed with outdoor activities,science exploration, arts & crafts, andcamp songs!

We have an engaging camp communitythat encourages camper participation, diversity and inclusion. Our highly qualifiedstaff is dedicated to ensuring a safe and enjoyablesummer and invites you to join us!

Boston Nature Center

We offer:◆ A safe environment with a high staff to

child ratio◆ Ten one-week sessions for 5 to 13 year olds◆ Two one-week sessions for 14 to 16 year olds◆ Drop-off between 8:30 am - 9:30 am &

Pick-up between 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm◆ Extended day options available ◆ Field trips to attractions like Blue Hills

Reservation, Carson Beach and Franklin Park Zoo

◆ An Open House for families every Friday afternoon

Summer DAYCAMP

Looking for a fun & educationalexperience this summer?

AGES 5 to 16!

Enrollment

Each day may include:◆ Science Experiments ◆ Nature Walks◆ Gardening ◆ Arts and Crafts◆ Sports and Games ◆ Field Trips◆ Team building ◆ And always fun!!!

Activities

7:30-8:30 am Extended Morning

8:30-9:30 am Drop-off time

9:30 am-12:30 pm Nature Exploration

12:30-1:00 pm Lunch

1:00-3:30 pm Nature Exploration

3:30-4:30 pm Camp Activity

4:30-5:30 pm Pick-up time

5:30-6:30 pm Extended Evening

The sliding-scale fees listed below are per week, per participant and are according to the family’s gross income. A non-refundable deposit of $50 per week is required at registration. To qualify for camp tuition discounts you must be a current Mass Audubon member at the $65 Family level or above.

■ Sibling discounts are available. ■ To take part in the extended hours program an

additional fee is required.

If your total household income is: You pay:

Member Non-member

$33,499 or below $50 $115

$33,500-49,999 $125 $190

$50,000-69,999 $175 $240

$70,000-99,999 $225 $290

$100,000 or above $275 $340

For questions about camp tuition, please call the Camp Director, (617) 983-8500 ext. 6906.

Daily Schedule

Children will explore all the wonders of nature using their five senses. Each day will be filled with art, learning games, exploration and songs.

Sample themes for Owls:■ Stop, Look, Listen!

Let’s listen for bird songs, smell fresh herbs from the garden, and search high and low for local wildlife. We will use our senses to see like an owl, listen like a fox, and smell like a rabbit in our games, gardening,and art projects.

■ Sing, Sculpt, Splatter Paint, glue, crayons, dirt, berries, and flowers will be the materials and tools you will use to explore nature through art. Observe and learn about wildlife while painting, drawing and sculpting. Celebrate wildlife through the use of puppets, songs and dances.

Read about this summer’s weekly themes and register for camp on our website!

Owls Ages 5-6

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Children will investigate the sanctuary through science experiments,art, literature and creative play.

Sample themes for Hawks:■ Habitat is all That

What makes a habitat a home? Investigate the nooks, niches and the hidden places of the BNC to discover what lives there and why they call it home. You will build mini-habitats, create your own terrarium and much more as you explore all the different habitats at the BNC!

■ Can You Dig It? Discover an exciting world of roots, seeds and weeds through gardeningand plant experiments. Explore the structures of plants and learn about helpful insects while collecting fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, and carrots for a feast.

Hawks Ages 6.5-8

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Children will learn how to develop and test their own ideas to gain a better understanding of the natural world through discovery andhands-on activities.

Sample themes for Falcons:■ Tooth & Nail

What kinds of “tricks” do living things have to find food and create homes? Discover how animals and plants evade predators, build nests and dens, and much more as you learn about the wildlife right here in Boston.

■ “X” Marks the Spot Solve clues, decipher codes, and interpret maps as you wind closer to the secret destination during this amazing week at the BNC. Can you read a map? Find your way with a compass? Join us for exciting out-door adventurers and lots of fun while testing your new outdoor skills.

Falcons Ages 9-10

Children can attend a unique program that incorporates intellectuallystimulating and hands-on activities.Each week includes team building activities, fun projects, hiking and one or more field trips.

Sample themes for Adventurers:■ Weird Science

Did you know that sound travels four times faster in water than in air or that patterns found in nature have been used by ancient builders, mathematicians and inventors? These questions and more can be explained by WEIRD SCIENCE! Together we will find the answers to everyday mysteries through discovery, experimentation and having fun.

Adventurers Ages 11-13

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SIGN UP TODAY!

Contact us for a registration packet or visit our website to register online:

Boston Nature Center500 Walk Hill Street, Mattapan, MA 02126 617-983-8500

www.massaudubon.org/boston

Important Camp Details◆ We do not provide transportation to or from camp,

lunch or snacks.◆ We have a four week maximum for Owls, Hawks,

and Falcons.◆ We have a six week maximum for Adventurers.◆ We require a non-refundable deposit for each session. ◆ We require all forms to be completed before your

child attends camp.◆ We have a waiting list available, if you would like

additional weeks.

This camp must comply with regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and be licensed by the local Board of Health. You may request copies of BNC’s policies regarding background checks, health care, discipline, and grievances.

Teens will take part in a program designed to develop important leadership skills such as communication, working with others, andpublic speaking. The LITs will participate in team building activities,conservation programs, art and science learning, and field trips. They will put their new skills into practice and gain confidence inthemselves, while making new friends and discovering new talents.

◆ Two one-week training sessions◆ Each session will include a different theme and content◆ LITs are eligible to volunteer at camp for up to 2 weeks◆ LITs must participate in either training session before they can

volunteer

Leaders-In-Training Ages 14-15