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Summer Camp

Boston Nature Center (BNC) summer camp is an all-inclusive, full day program accredited by the Office of Child Care Services and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. It will take place outdoors on 67 acres of land which consists of trails, meadows, forests, wetlands, and gardens, and indoors in the classrooms at the George Robert White Environmental Conservation Center. BNC camp has organized ten themed weeks of hands-on, fun-filled adventures. Campers are encouraged to connect their BNC experience with their own lives.


When: Jul 30, 2010 8 AM
Where: Mass Audubon Boston Nature Center, 500 Walk Hill St, Mattapan, MA 02126-3146 in Mattapan, Massachusetts
Cost: $90-$290 (Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08 )

Boston R.O.C.K.S Out!!! - Mattapan

Location:
BCYF Mildred Ave. Community Center
5 Mildred Ave
Mattapan, MA 02126-2328

Contact:
BCYF Administrative Office

Description:
Fun drop-in activities for youth ages 8-18.

When: Jul 30, 2010 11 AM to Jul 30, 2010 5 PM
Where: Walkers Park in Mattapan, Massachusetts
Cost: Free (Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11 )

Boston R.O.C.K.S Out!!! - Mattapan

Location:
BCYF Mildred Ave. Community Center
5 Mildred Ave
Mattapan, MA 02126-2328

Contact:
BCYF Administrative Office

Description:
Fun drop-in activities for youth ages 8-18.

When: Jul 31, 2010 11 AM to Jul 31, 2010 5 PM
Where: Walkers Park in Mattapan, Massachusetts
Cost: Free (Sat, 31 Jul 2010 11 )

backyard Poetry Explosion II

Got mics, sounds, and grill. If it's sunny it's most likely hot; so bring a hat, umbrella, or towel.

When: Jul 31, 2010 2 PM
Where: Mattapan, Massachusetts, United States in Mattapan, Massachusetts (Sat, 31 Jul 2010 14 )

Boston R.O.C.K.S Out!!! - Mattapan

Location:
BCYF Mildred Ave. Community Center
5 Mildred Ave
Mattapan, MA 02126-2328

Contact:
BCYF Administrative Office

Description:
Fun drop-in activities for youth ages 8-18.

When: Aug 1, 2010 11 AM to Aug 1, 2010 5 PM
Where: Walkers Park in Mattapan, Massachusetts
Cost: Free (Sun, 01 Aug 2010 11 )

Summer Camp

Boston Nature Center (BNC) summer camp is an all-inclusive, full day program accredited by the Office of Child Care Services and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. It will take place outdoors on 67 acres of land which consists of trails, meadows, forests, wetlands, and gardens, and indoors in the classrooms at the George Robert White Environmental Conservation Center. BNC camp has organized ten themed weeks of hands-on, fun-filled adventures. Campers are encouraged to connect their BNC experience with their own lives.


When: Aug 2, 2010 8 AM
Where: Mass Audubon Boston Nature Center, 500 Walk Hill St, Mattapan, MA 02126-3146 in Mattapan, Massachusetts
Cost: $90-$290 (Mon, 02 Aug 2010 08 )

Can You Dig It

Weekly themes (below) will be explored in a multitude of meaningful and interesting ways to ensure that each camper ends the week with a well-rounded understanding of the overall theme, in addition to a better understanding and appreciation of nature in general. The weekly theme is explored through a combination of the following activities: close observations, investigations, simple projects, nature journals, walks on the trails, art activities, related group games, songs, and more. The open house on the last day of every week invites campers to share their understanding of the weekly theme with their friends and families. - - Week 1 - June 28-July 2: Feeling Right at Home (Habitats) - What creatures live beneath a log, a rock, or in the garden Critters large and small need food, water, and more to live at the BNC. Explore the wetlands, forest, and fields to discover what animals need to survive in their own special homes. After observing animal homes, you may build a nest out of felt, a den out sticks, or a fantastic home right out of your imagination. - - Week 2 - July 6-9: Give a Hoot (Sounds/Wildlife) - Hoot, howl, and chirp your way through a fun-filled week at the BNC. You will learn why animals make sometimes strange, sometimes scary, and sometimes beautiful noises. We will make lots of noise as we learn how animals create different noises by creating musical instruments and practicing with our own voices. We will also be very quiet as we listen to the noises nature makes every day - - Week 3 - July 12-16: What a Wonderful World (Art & Nature) - I see trees of green, red roses too... and I think to myself what a wonderful world. Discover with us the trees of green and the skies of blue as we spend each day exploring a color found in nature. You might create a collage of green leaves, search for red lady bugs, paint with brown dirt or pretend to be a grey squirrel. As you travel through the rainbow you will learn ways to help the earth through recycled art projects, songs, and games. - - Week 4 - July 19-23: On the Move (Movement/Wildlife) - How can animals run so fast, fly so high, or jump so far Come find out how animals are able to hop, glide, and slither to escape predators, find food, and survive. Test out your skills while acting like some of the animals found at the BNC. - - Week 5 - July 26-30: Art Comes to Life (Art & Nature) - Sing, sculpt, and splatter as you observe the colors and patterns found in nature during this week filled with art. As you paint life-size animals you may discover how color can help an animal survive. Build towering recycled sculptures as you learn why trees grow so tall. Help art come to life as you sing, dance, create, and explore the beauty that is all around us. - - Week 6 - August 2-6: Can you Dig It (Gardening) - You put your shovel in, you take your shovel out, you put your shovel in and you twist it all about... Come dig in the dirt with us to learn about soil, plants, and an underground world filled with life. What lives here What is soil made from Why is it important And, why is it so much FUN - - Week 7 - August 9-13: Just Eat It (Plants/Habitats) - Help out in the garden and discover where our food comes from Find out what plants need in order to grow and use all your senses to explore the garden habitat. Everything is connected. Flowers need bees, soil needs worms, and we need delicious food Find out how sun, soil, seeds, and water combine to keep us healthy and full of nutritious food - - Week 8 - August 16-20: Drip, Drip, DROP (Water) - Where does rain come from When a puddle disappears, where does the water go What kinds of bugs and other creatures live in water Investigate water as it changes form and shape. Find out how plants and animals depend on water to stay alive while you keep cool playing some watery games. - - Week 9 - August 23-27: Bug Bonanza (Insects & Others) - Its a stick Its a rock No, its an insect Insects live all over the world and do many important jobs. Tromp through our meadow to find electric blue butterflies, dig in the garden to uncover jewel green beetles, or look in the pond for jumping, twirling water striders. Come learn more about these fascinating creatures and their amazing survival strategies. You will have the chance to collect insects, act in an insect play, and much more - - - Registration is on a first come, first served basis. Children can attend up to 4 weeks of camp. If additional weeks are desired, you may be put on a waiting list. Registration is required. Call 617-983-8500 for details. See http://www.massaudubon.org/catalog/listing.phpprogramcode=721-BN10SU5 for more information.


When: Aug 2, 2010 8 AM
Where: Mass Audubon Boston Nature Center, 500 Walk Hill St, Mattapan, MA 02126-3146 in Mattapan, Massachusetts
Cost: Children $250.00m/ $290.00nm (Mon, 02 Aug 2010 08 )

Prove It

Weekly themes (below) will be explored in a multitude of meaningful and interesting ways to ensure that each camper ends the week with a well-rounded understanding of the overall theme, in addition to a better understanding and appreciation of nature in general. The weekly theme is explored through a combination of the following activities: close observations, investigations, simple projects, nature journals, walks on the trails, art activities, related group games, songs, and more. The open house on the last day of every week invites campers to share their understanding of the weekly theme with their friends and families. - - Week 1 - June 28-July 2: The Right Stuff (Wildlife & Adaptations) - It can be a dangerous place out there for plants and animals. Do you know that some animals build secret tunnels, while others pretend to be bigger and scarier animals than they really are Track down some of the more interesting survival techniques happening here every day and discover which animals and plants have the right stuff to live in our city. - - Week 2 - July 6-9: Design for the Future (Wildlife & Science) - Can you build a nest, a spider web, or a bee hive As we plan for the future, we must start to be more resourceful and innovative. What can we learn from nature when designing and building for our world Could we make houses out of newspapers, or design boats that move like dolphins Get creative with this week of discovery, building, and design - - Week 3 - July 12-16: X Marks the Spot (Outdoor skills & Habitats) - Solve clues, decipher codes, and interpret maps as you wind through this amazing week at the BNC. Learn more about finding your way around, using landmarks, maps, compasses, and other cool tools. Find new places, draw maps, and create scavenger hunts for others. What will you find at the end of your quest - - Week 4 - July 19-23: Harvest Time (Gardening & Healthy Food) - Get your mind working and your hands dirty in the BNC garden. This week we will plan, pick, plant, water, weed, and harvest fruits and vegetables. The rewards will be abundant as we reap what we sow. Not only will you eat a variety of healthy, hand-picked foods but youll also paint, dye, and weave with these natural materials. - - Week 5 - July 26-30: Solve the Mystery (Habitats) - Every day there are millions of mysteries just outside our front doors. You will use the most important of tools this week - your five senses - to answer some the toughest questions at the sanctuary. We will track wild animals across the sanctuary, uncover the secrets of life in the garden, and investigate the meadows in search of some of the greatest mysteries the BNC has to offer. - - Week 6 - August 2-6: Prove It (Science) - Think you have the answer to some of lifes trickiest problems This week you will uncover answers to questions about animals, plants, water, and more. Test out your ideas with your science toolkit, and then share your results You could be the next great scientist. - - Week 7 - August 9-13: Staying Alive (Outdoor Skills) - What does it take to survive in the wild How long can a person survive without food or water How do plants and animals survive harsh weather and predation, and what can we learn from them about survival Find out the answers to these questions and more. You will have the chance to test your abilities against the elements and learn to work with others to accomplish tasks and other fun challenges. - The Falcons will camp one night inside the nature center. It is optional for everyone and there is no extra cost. - - Week 8 - August 16-20: Hunting and Gathering (Wildlife Adaptations) - Where can you find the most grasshoppers at the BNC In what stage of life are most of the insects that can be found in our pond How do insects help get food to our table This week, you will have an opportunity to search out, gather, look closely at, and identify insects living and visiting the BNC. - - Week 9 - August 23-27: Every Drop Counts (Water) - Maybe you have heard the phrase, Water, water everywhere and not a drop to drink, but what does it mean You will have a chance to explore this amazing substance in all its forms, and think about how we can help to keep it clean and healthy for all living things. - - - Registration is on a first come, first served basis. Children can attend up to 4 weeks of camp. If additional weeks are desired, you may be put on a waiting list. Registration is required. Call 617-983-8500 for details. See http://www.massaudubon.org/catalog/listing.phpprogramcode=726-BN10SU5 for more information.


When: Aug 2, 2010 8 AM
Where: Mass Audubon Boston Nature Center, 500 Walk Hill St, Mattapan, MA 02126-3146 in Mattapan, Massachusetts
Cost: Children $250.00m/ $290.00nm (Mon, 02 Aug 2010 08 )

Green and Growing

Weekly themes (below) will be explored in a multitude of meaningful and interesting ways to ensure that each camper ends the week with a well-rounded understanding of the overall theme, in addition to a better understanding and appreciation of nature in general. The weekly theme is explored through a combination of the following activities: close observations, investigations, simple projects, nature journals, walks on the trails, art activities, related group games, songs, and more. The open house on the last day of every week invites campers to share their understanding of the weekly theme with their friends and families. - - Week 1 - June 28-July 2: Walk, Wiggle, or Wing it (Movement/Wildlife) - What are different ways that animals move Can you run like coyote Can you jump like a rabbit How about flap your wings as fast as a hummingbird Crawl into the minds of creatures big and small, and investigate how animals use different movements to catch prey, escape danger, and find homes. - - Week 2 - July 6-9: Gotch YA (Predator & Prey) - Explore life through the eyes of a predator searching the wild for its prey. Carefully camouflage yourself while imitating a rabbit hiding from a coyote. Living creatures have all kinds of survival strategies Apply your detective skills as you uncover the mysteries of adaptations such as biomimicry and echolocation. What adaptations will you discover - - Week 3 - July 12-16: What do Scientists do (Science & Nature) - Have you ever wondered just what it takes to become a scientist Are you ready to seek out the mysteries all around us Use your powers of observation to uncover questions about animals, plants, water, and more. Test out your ideas with your fellow scientists and share your results. - - Week 4 - July 19-23: Plant Safari (Plants) - The oldest, the largest and the fastest growing creatures on earth are all....... Plants This week, well discover trees that fight off other plants, vines that can scale buildings, and flowers that send invisible messages to bees. Come learn about all the amazing plant life found here and enjoy the benefits of plants through building, painting, and eating - - Week 5 - July 26-30: City Sounds (Sounds & Wildlife) - Was that a hawk or an owl Even though we are in the heart of the city, there are sounds to be heard that arent created by humans or machines. Come listen to birds and insects communicating. Explore the different kinds of sounds natural materials can make and have the chance to make your own noise this week. - - Week 6 - August 2-6: Green and Growing (Plants & Gardening) - Green thumb, whats that Its a chance to design and build gardens. Its trying exciting experiments with seeds, light, and soil. Its caring for tiny seedlings or towering tomato plants. Its cooking and eating the fruit of your labors. You will celebrate your new found green thumb and make some delicious food from our hard work. YUM - - Week 7 - August 9-13: Water Wonders (Water) - Water is necessary for life on earth. It can freeze, turn into vapor, seep into very tiny places, and so much more Water is an amazing substance and is everywhere. Learn about water and the never ending journey it makes from earth to sky and back again. - - Week 8 - August 16-20: Creepy Crawlies (Insects & Others) - You might think they are creepy, but these crawlies make our world more delicious and more interesting Come explore the BNCs fields, forests, and ponds to find out where these critters live, and how they all have developed different ways to find food, shelter, water, and to escape from predators. - - Week 9 - August 23-27: Kid Power (The Environment) - How can we make a difference in caring for the earth Come learn about the three Rs (reduce, reuse, recycle) through art projects and hands-on nature games and activities. Take a walk on the trails and learn how you can protect urban wildlife. And, find out simple things we can all do to help protect this wonderful planet we call home. - - - Registration is on a first come, first served basis. Children can attend up to 4 weeks of camp. If additional weeks are desired, you may be put on a waiting list. Registration is required. Call 617-983-8500 for details. See http://www.massaudubon.org/catalog/listing.phpprogramcode=725-BN10SU5 for more information.


When: Aug 2, 2010 8 AM
Where: Mass Audubon Boston Nature Center, 500 Walk Hill St, Mattapan, MA 02126-3146 in Mattapan, Massachusetts
Cost: Children $250.00m/ $290.00nm (Mon, 02 Aug 2010 08 )

Survivor BNC - Week 3

This program is designed to incorporate a mix of intellectually stimulating and hands-on activities to engage participants in a summer adventure. Each three-week session will explore a different topic (below) that will culminate in a project in which the participants will apply their newly acquired knowledge and skills. Each day will involve investigating science and environmental issues across a variety of topics. We recommend that Adventurers attend all three weeks of a session for the best experience. - - Weeks 1-3 - June 28-July 2, July 6-9, July 12-16: - Iron Chef BNC - Whats for lunch As an Iron Chef, you will be challenged to create delicious dishes or crazy concoctions featuring food from the garden. Think carrots, salad greens, peas, radishes...the flavor possibilities are endless when youre using fresh herbs like basil, oregano, and chives. Days will be filled with food experiments, cooking, field trips to collect ingredients, and time spent in the garden. On some days you may be challenged to come up with a delicious dish featuring one ingredient or a dish that combines two unlikely foods. We will learn simple kitchen tricks and even take field trips to find fresh cherries or raspberries for tasty desserts. Through gardening and cooking you will learn about the benefits of food grown close to home for humans and the environment. - - Weeks 4-6 - July 19-23, July 26-30, August 2-6: - Survivor BNC - With all of our modern conveniences, we sometimes forget that for most of human history people have lived outdoors. Have you ever made a shelter from sticks and leaves Do you know any common plants that you can eat Have you ever had to work with other people to get things done or win challenges Can you be creative and resourceful Come see if you have what it takes to survive in the wild During these three weeks, build on success and learn from failure while constructing creative solutions to several challenges. Youll have exciting outdoor adventures while learning how to use appropriate tools and materials. Join us as we create, design, take apart, and build on our ideas. - Week 5 (July 26-30) will include an overnight camping trip. It is optional for everyone and there is no extra cost. - - Weeks 7-9 - August 9-13, August 16-20, August 23-27: - The Amazing Race - Discover the diversity of Massachusetts as your team races to complete challenges, solve clues, and avoid roadblocks. Our state is filled with mysterious habitats, rare and endangered wildlife, and puzzling natural artifacts. Our quality of life is directly tied to the land and the water around us, and to all the organisms that share our urban ecosystem. How does soil control the climate How do plants work to protect against floods and mud slides Find the answers to these questions and more during a three-week session in which you will meet scientists, community leaders, local historians, and others as you pursue your quest across this great state. - - - Registration is on a first come, first served basis. Children can attend up to two 3-week sessions of camp. If additional weeks are desired, you will be put on a waiting list. Registration is required. Call 617-983-8500 for details. See http://www.massaudubon.org/catalog/listing.phpprogramcode=727-BN10SU5 for more information.


When: Aug 2, 2010 8 AM
Where: Mass Audubon Boston Nature Center, 500 Walk Hill St, Mattapan, MA 02126-3146 in Mattapan, Massachusetts
Cost: Children $250.00m/ $290.00nm (Mon, 02 Aug 2010 08 )

Boston R.O.C.K.S Out!!! - Mattapan

Location:
BCYF Mildred Ave. Community Center
5 Mildred Ave
Mattapan, MA 02126-2328

Contact:
BCYF Administrative Office

Description:
Fun drop-in activities for youth ages 8-18.

When: Aug 2, 2010 11 AM to Aug 2, 2010 5 PM
Where: Walkers Park in Mattapan, Massachusetts
Cost: Free (Mon, 02 Aug 2010 11 )

Summer Camp

Boston Nature Center (BNC) summer camp is an all-inclusive, full day program accredited by the Office of Child Care Services and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. It will take place outdoors on 67 acres of land which consists of trails, meadows, forests, wetlands, and gardens, and indoors in the classrooms at the George Robert White Environmental Conservation Center. BNC camp has organized ten themed weeks of hands-on, fun-filled adventures. Campers are encouraged to connect their BNC experience with their own lives.


When: Aug 3, 2010 8 AM
Where: Mass Audubon Boston Nature Center, 500 Walk Hill St, Mattapan, MA 02126-3146 in Mattapan, Massachusetts
Cost: $90-$290 (Tue, 03 Aug 2010 08 )

Artists in Residence Craft Workshops

Location:
Hunt/Almont Playground
40 Almont St
Mattapan, MA 02126-1418

Contact:
Lauren Patrick

Description:
Sponsored by Comcast and presented by ParkARTS, this series of arts and crafts workshops is perfect for budding artists. Rosalitaâ??s Puppets will perform a variety of vignettes at selected events as listed in the Performing Arts section. Materials provided. All recycled materials provided with support from EXCL (Extras for Creative Learning) - â??helping children helping the environment.â?� For more information, call (617) 635-4505 (ext. 3051).

When: Aug 3, 2010 9 AM to Aug 3, 2010 12 PM
Where: Hunt/Almont Playground in Mattapan, Massachusetts
Cost: Free (Tue, 03 Aug 2010 09 )

Summer Camp

Boston Nature Center (BNC) summer camp is an all-inclusive, full day program accredited by the Office of Child Care Services and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. It will take place outdoors on 67 acres of land which consists of trails, meadows, forests, wetlands, and gardens, and indoors in the classrooms at the George Robert White Environmental Conservation Center. BNC camp has organized ten themed weeks of hands-on, fun-filled adventures. Campers are encouraged to connect their BNC experience with their own lives.


When: Aug 4, 2010 8 AM
Where: Mass Audubon Boston Nature Center, 500 Walk Hill St, Mattapan, MA 02126-3146 in Mattapan, Massachusetts
Cost: $90-$290 (Wed, 04 Aug 2010 08 )

Summer Camp

Boston Nature Center (BNC) summer camp is an all-inclusive, full day program accredited by the Office of Child Care Services and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. It will take place outdoors on 67 acres of land which consists of trails, meadows, forests, wetlands, and gardens, and indoors in the classrooms at the George Robert White Environmental Conservation Center. BNC camp has organized ten themed weeks of hands-on, fun-filled adventures. Campers are encouraged to connect their BNC experience with their own lives.


When: Aug 5, 2010 8 AM
Where: Mass Audubon Boston Nature Center, 500 Walk Hill St, Mattapan, MA 02126-3146 in Mattapan, Massachusetts
Cost: $90-$290 (Thu, 05 Aug 2010 08 )

Summer Camp

Boston Nature Center (BNC) summer camp is an all-inclusive, full day program accredited by the Office of Child Care Services and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. It will take place outdoors on 67 acres of land which consists of trails, meadows, forests, wetlands, and gardens, and indoors in the classrooms at the George Robert White Environmental Conservation Center. BNC camp has organized ten themed weeks of hands-on, fun-filled adventures. Campers are encouraged to connect their BNC experience with their own lives.


When: Aug 6, 2010 8 AM
Where: Mass Audubon Boston Nature Center, 500 Walk Hill St, Mattapan, MA 02126-3146 in Mattapan, Massachusetts
Cost: $90-$290 (Fri, 06 Aug 2010 08 )

Summer Camp

Boston Nature Center (BNC) summer camp is an all-inclusive, full day program accredited by the Office of Child Care Services and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. It will take place outdoors on 67 acres of land which consists of trails, meadows, forests, wetlands, and gardens, and indoors in the classrooms at the George Robert White Environmental Conservation Center. BNC camp has organized ten themed weeks of hands-on, fun-filled adventures. Campers are encouraged to connect their BNC experience with their own lives.


When: Aug 9, 2010 8 AM
Where: Mass Audubon Boston Nature Center, 500 Walk Hill St, Mattapan, MA 02126-3146 in Mattapan, Massachusetts
Cost: $90-$290 (Mon, 09 Aug 2010 08 )

The Amazing Race - Week 1

This program is designed to incorporate a mix of intellectually stimulating and hands-on activities to engage participants in a summer adventure. Each three-week session will explore a different topic (below) that will culminate in a project in which the participants will apply their newly acquired knowledge and skills. Each day will involve investigating science and environmental issues across a variety of topics. We recommend that Adventurers attend all three weeks of a session for the best experience. - - Weeks 1-3 - June 28-July 2, July 6-9, July 12-16: - Iron Chef BNC - Whats for lunch As an Iron Chef, you will be challenged to create delicious dishes or crazy concoctions featuring food from the garden. Think carrots, salad greens, peas, radishes...the flavor possibilities are endless when youre using fresh herbs like basil, oregano, and chives. Days will be filled with food experiments, cooking, field trips to collect ingredients, and time spent in the garden. On some days you may be challenged to come up with a delicious dish featuring one ingredient or a dish that combines two unlikely foods. We will learn simple kitchen tricks and even take field trips to find fresh cherries or raspberries for tasty desserts. Through gardening and cooking you will learn about the benefits of food grown close to home for humans and the environment. - - Weeks 4-6 - July 19-23, July 26-30, August 2-6: - Survivor BNC - With all of our modern conveniences, we sometimes forget that for most of human history people have lived outdoors. Have you ever made a shelter from sticks and leaves Do you know any common plants that you can eat Have you ever had to work with other people to get things done or win challenges Can you be creative and resourceful Come see if you have what it takes to survive in the wild During these three weeks, build on success and learn from failure while constructing creative solutions to several challenges. Youll have exciting outdoor adventures while learning how to use appropriate tools and materials. Join us as we create, design, take apart, and build on our ideas. - Week 5 (July 26-30) will include an overnight camping trip. It is optional for everyone and there is no extra cost. - - Weeks 7-9 - August 9-13, August 16-20, August 23-27: - The Amazing Race - Discover the diversity of Massachusetts as your team races to complete challenges, solve clues, and avoid roadblocks. Our state is filled with mysterious habitats, rare and endangered wildlife, and puzzling natural artifacts. Our quality of life is directly tied to the land and the water around us, and to all the organisms that share our urban ecosystem. How does soil control the climate How do plants work to protect against floods and mud slides Find the answers to these questions and more during a three-week session in which you will meet scientists, community leaders, local historians, and others as you pursue your quest across this great state. - - - Registration is on a first come, first served basis. Children can attend up to two 3-week sessions of camp. If additional weeks are desired, you will be put on a waiting list. Registration is required. Call 617-983-8500 for details. See http://www.massaudubon.org/catalog/listing.phpprogramcode=727-BN10SU6 for more information.


When: Aug 9, 2010 8 AM
Where: Mass Audubon Boston Nature Center, 500 Walk Hill St, Mattapan, MA 02126-3146 in Mattapan, Massachusetts
Cost: Children $250.00m/ $290.00nm (Mon, 09 Aug 2010 08 )

Staying Alive

Weekly themes (below) will be explored in a multitude of meaningful and interesting ways to ensure that each camper ends the week with a well-rounded understanding of the overall theme, in addition to a better understanding and appreciation of nature in general. The weekly theme is explored through a combination of the following activities: close observations, investigations, simple projects, nature journals, walks on the trails, art activities, related group games, songs, and more. The open house on the last day of every week invites campers to share their understanding of the weekly theme with their friends and families. - - Week 1 - June 28-July 2: The Right Stuff (Wildlife & Adaptations) - It can be a dangerous place out there for plants and animals. Do you know that some animals build secret tunnels, while others pretend to be bigger and scarier animals than they really are Track down some of the more interesting survival techniques happening here every day and discover which animals and plants have the right stuff to live in our city. - - Week 2 - July 6-9: Design for the Future (Wildlife & Science) - Can you build a nest, a spider web, or a bee hive As we plan for the future, we must start to be more resourceful and innovative. What can we learn from nature when designing and building for our world Could we make houses out of newspapers, or design boats that move like dolphins Get creative with this week of discovery, building, and design - - Week 3 - July 12-16: X Marks the Spot (Outdoor skills & Habitats) - Solve clues, decipher codes, and interpret maps as you wind through this amazing week at the BNC. Learn more about finding your way around, using landmarks, maps, compasses, and other cool tools. Find new places, draw maps, and create scavenger hunts for others. What will you find at the end of your quest - - Week 4 - July 19-23: Harvest Time (Gardening & Healthy Food) - Get your mind working and your hands dirty in the BNC garden. This week we will plan, pick, plant, water, weed, and harvest fruits and vegetables. The rewards will be abundant as we reap what we sow. Not only will you eat a variety of healthy, hand-picked foods but youll also paint, dye, and weave with these natural materials. - - Week 5 - July 26-30: Solve the Mystery (Habitats) - Every day there are millions of mysteries just outside our front doors. You will use the most important of tools this week - your five senses - to answer some the toughest questions at the sanctuary. We will track wild animals across the sanctuary, uncover the secrets of life in the garden, and investigate the meadows in search of some of the greatest mysteries the BNC has to offer. - - Week 6 - August 2-6: Prove It (Science) - Think you have the answer to some of lifes trickiest problems This week you will uncover answers to questions about animals, plants, water, and more. Test out your ideas with your science toolkit, and then share your results You could be the next great scientist. - - Week 7 - August 9-13: Staying Alive (Outdoor Skills) - What does it take to survive in the wild How long can a person survive without food or water How do plants and animals survive harsh weather and predation, and what can we learn from them about survival Find out the answers to these questions and more. You will have the chance to test your abilities against the elements and learn to work with others to accomplish tasks and other fun challenges. - The Falcons will camp one night inside the nature center. It is optional for everyone and there is no extra cost. - - Week 8 - August 16-20: Hunting and Gathering (Wildlife Adaptations) - Where can you find the most grasshoppers at the BNC In what stage of life are most of the insects that can be found in our pond How do insects help get food to our table This week, you will have an opportunity to search out, gather, look closely at, and identify insects living and visiting the BNC. - - Week 9 - August 23-27: Every Drop Counts (Water) - Maybe you have heard the phrase, Water, water everywhere and not a drop to drink, but what does it mean You will have a chance to explore this amazing substance in all its forms, and think about how we can help to keep it clean and healthy for all living things. - - - Registration is on a first come, first served basis. Children can attend up to 4 weeks of camp. If additional weeks are desired, you may be put on a waiting list. Registration is required. Call 617-983-8500 for details. See http://www.massaudubon.org/catalog/listing.phpprogramcode=726-BN10SU6 for more information.


When: Aug 9, 2010 8 AM
Where: Mass Audubon Boston Nature Center, 500 Walk Hill St, Mattapan, MA 02126-3146 in Mattapan, Massachusetts
Cost: Children $250.00m/ $290.00nm (Mon, 09 Aug 2010 08 )

Just Eat It

Weekly themes (below) will be explored in a multitude of meaningful and interesting ways to ensure that each camper ends the week with a well-rounded understanding of the overall theme, in addition to a better understanding and appreciation of nature in general. The weekly theme is explored through a combination of the following activities: close observations, investigations, simple projects, nature journals, walks on the trails, art activities, related group games, songs, and more. The open house on the last day of every week invites campers to share their understanding of the weekly theme with their friends and families. - - Week 1 - June 28-July 2: Feeling Right at Home (Habitats) - What creatures live beneath a log, a rock, or in the garden Critters large and small need food, water, and more to live at the BNC. Explore the wetlands, forest, and fields to discover what animals need to survive in their own special homes. After observing animal homes, you may build a nest out of felt, a den out sticks, or a fantastic home right out of your imagination. - - Week 2 - July 6-9: Give a Hoot (Sounds/Wildlife) - Hoot, howl, and chirp your way through a fun-filled week at the BNC. You will learn why animals make sometimes strange, sometimes scary, and sometimes beautiful noises. We will make lots of noise as we learn how animals create different noises by creating musical instruments and practicing with our own voices. We will also be very quiet as we listen to the noises nature makes every day - - Week 3 - July 12-16: What a Wonderful World (Art & Nature) - I see trees of green, red roses too... and I think to myself what a wonderful world. Discover with us the trees of green and the skies of blue as we spend each day exploring a color found in nature. You might create a collage of green leaves, search for red lady bugs, paint with brown dirt or pretend to be a grey squirrel. As you travel through the rainbow you will learn ways to help the earth through recycled art projects, songs, and games. - - Week 4 - July 19-23: On the Move (Movement/Wildlife) - How can animals run so fast, fly so high, or jump so far Come find out how animals are able to hop, glide, and slither to escape predators, find food, and survive. Test out your skills while acting like some of the animals found at the BNC. - - Week 5 - July 26-30: Art Comes to Life (Art & Nature) - Sing, sculpt, and splatter as you observe the colors and patterns found in nature during this week filled with art. As you paint life-size animals you may discover how color can help an animal survive. Build towering recycled sculptures as you learn why trees grow so tall. Help art come to life as you sing, dance, create, and explore the beauty that is all around us. - - Week 6 - August 2-6: Can you Dig It (Gardening) - You put your shovel in, you take your shovel out, you put your shovel in and you twist it all about... Come dig in the dirt with us to learn about soil, plants, and an underground world filled with life. What lives here What is soil made from Why is it important And, why is it so much FUN - - Week 7 - August 9-13: Just Eat It (Plants/Habitats) - Help out in the garden and discover where our food comes from Find out what plants need in order to grow and use all your senses to explore the garden habitat. Everything is connected. Flowers need bees, soil needs worms, and we need delicious food Find out how sun, soil, seeds, and water combine to keep us healthy and full of nutritious food - - Week 8 - August 16-20: Drip, Drip, DROP (Water) - Where does rain come from When a puddle disappears, where does the water go What kinds of bugs and other creatures live in water Investigate water as it changes form and shape. Find out how plants and animals depend on water to stay alive while you keep cool playing some watery games. - - Week 9 - August 23-27: Bug Bonanza (Insects & Others) - Its a stick Its a rock No, its an insect Insects live all over the world and do many important jobs. Tromp through our meadow to find electric blue butterflies, dig in the garden to uncover jewel green beetles, or look in the pond for jumping, twirling water striders. Come learn more about these fascinating creatures and their amazing survival strategies. You will have the chance to collect insects, act in an insect play, and much more - - - Registration is on a first come, first served basis. Children can attend up to 4 weeks of camp. If additional weeks are desired, you may be put on a waiting list. Registration is required. Call 617-983-8500 for details. See http://www.massaudubon.org/catalog/listing.phpprogramcode=721-BN10SU6 for more information.


When: Aug 9, 2010 8 AM
Where: Mass Audubon Boston Nature Center, 500 Walk Hill St, Mattapan, MA 02126-3146 in Mattapan, Massachusetts
Cost: Children $250.00m/ $290.00nm (Mon, 09 Aug 2010 08 )

Water Wonders

Weekly themes (below) will be explored in a multitude of meaningful and interesting ways to ensure that each camper ends the week with a well-rounded understanding of the overall theme, in addition to a better understanding and appreciation of nature in general. The weekly theme is explored through a combination of the following activities: close observations, investigations, simple projects, nature journals, walks on the trails, art activities, related group games, songs, and more. The open house on the last day of every week invites campers to share their understanding of the weekly theme with their friends and families. - - Week 1 - June 28-July 2: Walk, Wiggle, or Wing it (Movement/Wildlife) - What are different ways that animals move Can you run like coyote Can you jump like a rabbit How about flap your wings as fast as a hummingbird Crawl into the minds of creatures big and small, and investigate how animals use different movements to catch prey, escape danger, and find homes. - - Week 2 - July 6-9: Gotch YA (Predator & Prey) - Explore life through the eyes of a predator searching the wild for its prey. Carefully camouflage yourself while imitating a rabbit hiding from a coyote. Living creatures have all kinds of survival strategies Apply your detective skills as you uncover the mysteries of adaptations such as biomimicry and echolocation. What adaptations will you discover - - Week 3 - July 12-16: What do Scientists do (Science & Nature) - Have you ever wondered just what it takes to become a scientist Are you ready to seek out the mysteries all around us Use your powers of observation to uncover questions about animals, plants, water, and more. Test out your ideas with your fellow scientists and share your results. - - Week 4 - July 19-23: Plant Safari (Plants) - The oldest, the largest and the fastest growing creatures on earth are all....... Plants This week, well discover trees that fight off other plants, vines that can scale buildings, and flowers that send invisible messages to bees. Come learn about all the amazing plant life found here and enjoy the benefits of plants through building, painting, and eating - - Week 5 - July 26-30: City Sounds (Sounds & Wildlife) - Was that a hawk or an owl Even though we are in the heart of the city, there are sounds to be heard that arent created by humans or machines. Come listen to birds and insects communicating. Explore the different kinds of sounds natural materials can make and have the chance to make your own noise this week. - - Week 6 - August 2-6: Green and Growing (Plants & Gardening) - Green thumb, whats that Its a chance to design and build gardens. Its trying exciting experiments with seeds, light, and soil. Its caring for tiny seedlings or towering tomato plants. Its cooking and eating the fruit of your labors. You will celebrate your new found green thumb and make some delicious food from our hard work. YUM - - Week 7 - August 9-13: Water Wonders (Water) - Water is necessary for life on earth. It can freeze, turn into vapor, seep into very tiny places, and so much more Water is an amazing substance and is everywhere. Learn about water and the never ending journey it makes from earth to sky and back again. - - Week 8 - August 16-20: Creepy Crawlies (Insects & Others) - You might think they are creepy, but these crawlies make our world more delicious and more interesting Come explore the BNCs fields, forests, and ponds to find out where these critters live, and how they all have developed different ways to find food, shelter, water, and to escape from predators. - - Week 9 - August 23-27: Kid Power (The Environment) - How can we make a difference in caring for the earth Come learn about the three Rs (reduce, reuse, recycle) through art projects and hands-on nature games and activities. Take a walk on the trails and learn how you can protect urban wildlife. And, find out simple things we can all do to help protect this wonderful planet we call home. - - - Registration is on a first come, first served basis. Children can attend up to 4 weeks of camp. If additional weeks are desired, you may be put on a waiting list. Registration is required. Call 617-983-8500 for details. See http://www.massaudubon.org/catalog/listing.phpprogramcode=725-BN10SU6 for more information.


When: Aug 9, 2010 8 AM
Where: Mass Audubon Boston Nature Center, 500 Walk Hill St, Mattapan, MA 02126-3146 in Mattapan, Massachusetts
Cost: Children $250.00m/ $290.00nm (Mon, 09 Aug 2010 08 )

Summer Camp

Boston Nature Center (BNC) summer camp is an all-inclusive, full day program accredited by the Office of Child Care Services and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. It will take place outdoors on 67 acres of land which consists of trails, meadows, forests, wetlands, and gardens, and indoors in the classrooms at the George Robert White Environmental Conservation Center. BNC camp has organized ten themed weeks of hands-on, fun-filled adventures. Campers are encouraged to connect their BNC experience with their own lives.


When: Aug 10, 2010 8 AM
Where: Mass Audubon Boston Nature Center, 500 Walk Hill St, Mattapan, MA 02126-3146 in Mattapan, Massachusetts
Cost: $90-$290 (Tue, 10 Aug 2010 08 )

Summer Camp

Boston Nature Center (BNC) summer camp is an all-inclusive, full day program accredited by the Office of Child Care Services and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. It will take place outdoors on 67 acres of land which consists of trails, meadows, forests, wetlands, and gardens, and indoors in the classrooms at the George Robert White Environmental Conservation Center. BNC camp has organized ten themed weeks of hands-on, fun-filled adventures. Campers are encouraged to connect their BNC experience with their own lives.


When: Aug 11, 2010 8 AM
Where: Mass Audubon Boston Nature Center, 500 Walk Hill St, Mattapan, MA 02126-3146 in Mattapan, Massachusetts
Cost: $90-$290 (Wed, 11 Aug 2010 08 )

Summer Camp

Boston Nature Center (BNC) summer camp is an all-inclusive, full day program accredited by the Office of Child Care Services and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. It will take place outdoors on 67 acres of land which consists of trails, meadows, forests, wetlands, and gardens, and indoors in the classrooms at the George Robert White Environmental Conservation Center. BNC camp has organized ten themed weeks of hands-on, fun-filled adventures. Campers are encouraged to connect their BNC experience with their own lives.


When: Aug 12, 2010 8 AM
Where: Mass Audubon Boston Nature Center, 500 Walk Hill St, Mattapan, MA 02126-3146 in Mattapan, Massachusetts
Cost: $90-$290 (Thu, 12 Aug 2010 08 )

Summer Camp

Boston Nature Center (BNC) summer camp is an all-inclusive, full day program accredited by the Office of Child Care Services and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. It will take place outdoors on 67 acres of land which consists of trails, meadows, forests, wetlands, and gardens, and indoors in the classrooms at the George Robert White Environmental Conservation Center. BNC camp has organized ten themed weeks of hands-on, fun-filled adventures. Campers are encouraged to connect their BNC experience with their own lives.


When: Aug 13, 2010 8 AM
Where: Mass Audubon Boston Nature Center, 500 Walk Hill St, Mattapan, MA 02126-3146 in Mattapan, Massachusetts
Cost: $90-$290 (Fri, 13 Aug 2010 08 )

Summer Camp

Boston Nature Center (BNC) summer camp is an all-inclusive, full day program accredited by the Office of Child Care Services and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. It will take place outdoors on 67 acres of land which consists of trails, meadows, forests, wetlands, and gardens, and indoors in the classrooms at the George Robert White Environmental Conservation Center. BNC camp has organized ten themed weeks of hands-on, fun-filled adventures. Campers are encouraged to connect their BNC experience with their own lives.


When: Aug 16, 2010 8 AM
Where: Mass Audubon Boston Nature Center, 500 Walk Hill St, Mattapan, MA 02126-3146 in Mattapan, Massachusetts
Cost: $90-$290 (Mon, 16 Aug 2010 08 )

The Amazing Race - Week 2

This program is designed to incorporate a mix of intellectually stimulating and hands-on activities to engage participants in a summer adventure. Each three-week session will explore a different topic (below) that will culminate in a project in which the participants will apply their newly acquired knowledge and skills. Each day will involve investigating science and environmental issues across a variety of topics. We recommend that Adventurers attend all three weeks of a session for the best experience. - - Weeks 1-3 - June 28-July 2, July 6-9, July 12-16: - Iron Chef BNC - Whats for lunch As an Iron Chef, you will be challenged to create delicious dishes or crazy concoctions featuring food from the garden. Think carrots, salad greens, peas, radishes...the flavor possibilities are endless when youre using fresh herbs like basil, oregano, and chives. Days will be filled with food experiments, cooking, field trips to collect ingredients, and time spent in the garden. On some days you may be challenged to come up with a delicious dish featuring one ingredient or a dish that combines two unlikely foods. We will learn simple kitchen tricks and even take field trips to find fresh cherries or raspberries for tasty desserts. Through gardening and cooking you will learn about the benefits of food grown close to home for humans and the environment. - - Weeks 4-6 - July 19-23, July 26-30, August 2-6: - Survivor BNC - With all of our modern conveniences, we sometimes forget that for most of human history people have lived outdoors. Have you ever made a shelter from sticks and leaves Do you know any common plants that you can eat Have you ever had to work with other people to get things done or win challenges Can you be creative and resourceful Come see if you have what it takes to survive in the wild During these three weeks, build on success and learn from failure while constructing creative solutions to several challenges. Youll have exciting outdoor adventures while learning how to use appropriate tools and materials. Join us as we create, design, take apart, and build on our ideas. - Week 5 (July 26-30) will include an overnight camping trip. It is optional for everyone and there is no extra cost. - - Weeks 7-9 - August 9-13, August 16-20, August 23-27: - The Amazing Race - Discover the diversity of Massachusetts as your team races to complete challenges, solve clues, and avoid roadblocks. Our state is filled with mysterious habitats, rare and endangered wildlife, and puzzling natural artifacts. Our quality of life is directly tied to the land and the water around us, and to all the organisms that share our urban ecosystem. How does soil control the climate How do plants work to protect against floods and mud slides Find the answers to these questions and more during a three-week session in which you will meet scientists, community leaders, local historians, and others as you pursue your quest across this great state. - - - Registration is on a first come, first served basis. Children can attend up to two 3-week sessions of camp. If additional weeks are desired, you will be put on a waiting list. Registration is required. Call 617-983-8500 for details. See http://www.massaudubon.org/catalog/listing.phpprogramcode=727-BN10SU7 for more information.


When: Aug 16, 2010 8 AM
Where: Mass Audubon Boston Nature Center, 500 Walk Hill St, Mattapan, MA 02126-3146 in Mattapan, Massachusetts
Cost: Children $250.00m/ $290.00nm (Mon, 16 Aug 2010 08 )

Creepy Crawlies

Weekly themes (below) will be explored in a multitude of meaningful and interesting ways to ensure that each camper ends the week with a well-rounded understanding of the overall theme, in addition to a better understanding and appreciation of nature in general. The weekly theme is explored through a combination of the following activities: close observations, investigations, simple projects, nature journals, walks on the trails, art activities, related group games, songs, and more. The open house on the last day of every week invites campers to share their understanding of the weekly theme with their friends and families. - - Week 1 - June 28-July 2: Walk, Wiggle, or Wing it (Movement/Wildlife) - What are different ways that animals move Can you run like coyote Can you jump like a rabbit How about flap your wings as fast as a hummingbird Crawl into the minds of creatures big and small, and investigate how animals use different movements to catch prey, escape danger, and find homes. - - Week 2 - July 6-9: Gotch YA (Predator & Prey) - Explore life through the eyes of a predator searching the wild for its prey. Carefully camouflage yourself while imitating a rabbit hiding from a coyote. Living creatures have all kinds of survival strategies Apply your detective skills as you uncover the mysteries of adaptations such as biomimicry and echolocation. What adaptations will you discover - - Week 3 - July 12-16: What do Scientists do (Science & Nature) - Have you ever wondered just what it takes to become a scientist Are you ready to seek out the mysteries all around us Use your powers of observation to uncover questions about animals, plants, water, and more. Test out your ideas with your fellow scientists and share your results. - - Week 4 - July 19-23: Plant Safari (Plants) - The oldest, the largest and the fastest growing creatures on earth are all....... Plants This week, well discover trees that fight off other plants, vines that can scale buildings, and flowers that send invisible messages to bees. Come learn about all the amazing plant life found here and enjoy the benefits of plants through building, painting, and eating - - Week 5 - July 26-30: City Sounds (Sounds & Wildlife) - Was that a hawk or an owl Even though we are in the heart of the city, there are sounds to be heard that arent created by humans or machines. Come listen to birds and insects communicating. Explore the different kinds of sounds natural materials can make and have the chance to make your own noise this week. - - Week 6 - August 2-6: Green and Growing (Plants & Gardening) - Green thumb, whats that Its a chance to design and build gardens. Its trying exciting experiments with seeds, light, and soil. Its caring for tiny seedlings or towering tomato plants. Its cooking and eating the fruit of your labors. You will celebrate your new found green thumb and make some delicious food from our hard work. YUM - - Week 7 - August 9-13: Water Wonders (Water) - Water is necessary for life on earth. It can freeze, turn into vapor, seep into very tiny places, and so much more Water is an amazing substance and is everywhere. Learn about water and the never ending journey it makes from earth to sky and back again. - - Week 8 - August 16-20: Creepy Crawlies (Insects & Others) - You might think they are creepy, but these crawlies make our world more delicious and more interesting Come explore the BNCs fields, forests, and ponds to find out where these critters live, and how they all have developed different ways to find food, shelter, water, and to escape from predators. - - Week 9 - August 23-27: Kid Power (The Environment) - How can we make a difference in caring for the earth Come learn about the three Rs (reduce, reuse, recycle) through art projects and hands-on nature games and activities. Take a walk on the trails and learn how you can protect urban wildlife. And, find out simple things we can all do to help protect this wonderful planet we call home. - - - Registration is on a first come, first served basis. Children can attend up to 4 weeks of camp. If additional weeks are desired, you may be put on a waiting list. Registration is required. Call 617-983-8500 for details. See http://www.massaudubon.org/catalog/listing.phpprogramcode=725-BN10SU7 for more information.


When: Aug 16, 2010 8 AM
Where: Mass Audubon Boston Nature Center, 500 Walk Hill St, Mattapan, MA 02126-3146 in Mattapan, Massachusetts
Cost: Children $250.00m/ $290.00nm (Mon, 16 Aug 2010 08 )

Hunting and Gathering

Weekly themes (below) will be explored in a multitude of meaningful and interesting ways to ensure that each camper ends the week with a well-rounded understanding of the overall theme, in addition to a better understanding and appreciation of nature in general. The weekly theme is explored through a combination of the following activities: close observations, investigations, simple projects, nature journals, walks on the trails, art activities, related group games, songs, and more. The open house on the last day of every week invites campers to share their understanding of the weekly theme with their friends and families. - - Week 1 - June 28-July 2: The Right Stuff (Wildlife & Adaptations) - It can be a dangerous place out there for plants and animals. Do you know that some animals build secret tunnels, while others pretend to be bigger and scarier animals than they really are Track down some of the more interesting survival techniques happening here every day and discover which animals and plants have the right stuff to live in our city. - - Week 2 - July 6-9: Design for the Future (Wildlife & Science) - Can you build a nest, a spider web, or a bee hive As we plan for the future, we must start to be more resourceful and innovative. What can we learn from nature when designing and building for our world Could we make houses out of newspapers, or design boats that move like dolphins Get creative with this week of discovery, building, and design - - Week 3 - July 12-16: X Marks the Spot (Outdoor skills & Habitats) - Solve clues, decipher codes, and interpret maps as you wind through this amazing week at the BNC. Learn more about finding your way around, using landmarks, maps, compasses, and other cool tools. Find new places, draw maps, and create scavenger hunts for others. What will you find at the end of your quest - - Week 4 - July 19-23: Harvest Time (Gardening & Healthy Food) - Get your mind working and your hands dirty in the BNC garden. This week we will plan, pick, plant, water, weed, and harvest fruits and vegetables. The rewards will be abundant as we reap what we sow. Not only will you eat a variety of healthy, hand-picked foods but youll also paint, dye, and weave with these natural materials. - - Week 5 - July 26-30: Solve the Mystery (Habitats) - Every day there are millions of mysteries just outside our front doors. You will use the most important of tools this week - your five senses - to answer some the toughest questions at the sanctuary. We will track wild animals across the sanctuary, uncover the secrets of life in the garden, and investigate the meadows in search of some of the greatest mysteries the BNC has to offer. - - Week 6 - August 2-6: Prove It (Science) - Think you have the answer to some of lifes trickiest problems This week you will uncover answers to questions about animals, plants, water, and more. Test out your ideas with your science toolkit, and then share your results You could be the next great scientist. - - Week 7 - August 9-13: Staying Alive (Outdoor Skills) - What does it take to survive in the wild How long can a person survive without food or water How do plants and animals survive harsh weather and predation, and what can we learn from them about survival Find out the answers to these questions and more. You will have the chance to test your abilities against the elements and learn to work with others to accomplish tasks and other fun challenges. - The Falcons will camp one night inside the nature center. It is optional for everyone and there is no extra cost. - - Week 8 - August 16-20: Hunting and Gathering (Wildlife Adaptations) - Where can you find the most grasshoppers at the BNC In what stage of life are most of the insects that can be found in our pond How do insects help get food to our table This week, you will have an opportunity to search out, gather, look closely at, and identify insects living and visiting the BNC. - - Week 9 - August 23-27: Every Drop Counts (Water) - Maybe you have heard the phrase, Water, water everywhere and not a drop to drink, but what does it mean You will have a chance to explore this amazing substance in all its forms, and think about how we can help to keep it clean and healthy for all living things. - - - Registration is on a first come, first served basis. Children can attend up to 4 weeks of camp. If additional weeks are desired, you may be put on a waiting list. Registration is required. Call 617-983-8500 for details. See http://www.massaudubon.org/catalog/listing.phpprogramcode=726-BN10SU7 for more information.


When: Aug 16, 2010 8 AM
Where: Mass Audubon Boston Nature Center, 500 Walk Hill St, Mattapan, MA 02126-3146 in Mattapan, Massachusetts
Cost: Children $250.00m/ $290.00nm (Mon, 16 Aug 2010 08 )

Drip, Drip, DROP

Weekly themes (below) will be explored in a multitude of meaningful and interesting ways to ensure that each camper ends the week with a well-rounded understanding of the overall theme, in addition to a better understanding and appreciation of nature in general. The weekly theme is explored through a combination of the following activities: close observations, investigations, simple projects, nature journals, walks on the trails, art activities, related group games, songs, and more. The open house on the last day of every week invites campers to share their understanding of the weekly theme with their friends and families. - - Week 1 - June 28-July 2: Feeling Right at Home (Habitats) - What creatures live beneath a log, a rock, or in the garden Critters large and small need food, water, and more to live at the BNC. Explore the wetlands, forest, and fields to discover what animals need to survive in their own special homes. After observing animal homes, you may build a nest out of felt, a den out sticks, or a fantastic home right out of your imagination. - - Week 2 - July 6-9: Give a Hoot (Sounds/Wildlife) - Hoot, howl, and chirp your way through a fun-filled week at the BNC. You will learn why animals make sometimes strange, sometimes scary, and sometimes beautiful noises. We will make lots of noise as we learn how animals create different noises by creating musical instruments and practicing with our own voices. We will also be very quiet as we listen to the noises nature makes every day - - Week 3 - July 12-16: What a Wonderful World (Art & Nature) - I see trees of green, red roses too... and I think to myself what a wonderful world. Discover with us the trees of green and the skies of blue as we spend each day exploring a color found in nature. You might create a collage of green leaves, search for red lady bugs, paint with brown dirt or pretend to be a grey squirrel. As you travel through the rainbow you will learn ways to help the earth through recycled art projects, songs, and games. - - Week 4 - July 19-23: On the Move (Movement/Wildlife) - How can animals run so fast, fly so high, or jump so far Come find out how animals are able to hop, glide, and slither to escape predators, find food, and survive. Test out your skills while acting like some of the animals found at the BNC. - - Week 5 - July 26-30: Art Comes to Life (Art & Nature) - Sing, sculpt, and splatter as you observe the colors and patterns found in nature during this week filled with art. As you paint life-size animals you may discover how color can help an animal survive. Build towering recycled sculptures as you learn why trees grow so tall. Help art come to life as you sing, dance, create, and explore the beauty that is all around us. - - Week 6 - August 2-6: Can you Dig It (Gardening) - You put your shovel in, you take your shovel out, you put your shovel in and you twist it all about... Come dig in the dirt with us to learn about soil, plants, and an underground world filled with life. What lives here What is soil made from Why is it important And, why is it so much FUN - - Week 7 - August 9-13: Just Eat It (Plants/Habitats) - Help out in the garden and discover where our food comes from Find out what plants need in order to grow and use all your senses to explore the garden habitat. Everything is connected. Flowers need bees, soil needs worms, and we need delicious food Find out how sun, soil, seeds, and water combine to keep us healthy and full of nutritious food - - Week 8 - August 16-20: Drip, Drip, DROP (Water) - Where does rain come from When a puddle disappears, where does the water go What kinds of bugs and other creatures live in water Investigate water as it changes form and shape. Find out how plants and animals depend on water to stay alive while you keep cool playing some watery games. - - Week 9 - August 23-27: Bug Bonanza (Insects & Others) - Its a stick Its a rock No, its an insect Insects live all over the world and do many important jobs. Tromp through our meadow to find electric blue butterflies, dig in the garden to uncover jewel green beetles, or look in the pond for jumping, twirling water striders. Come learn more about these fascinating creatures and their amazing survival strategies. You will have the chance to collect insects, act in an insect play, and much more - - - Registration is on a first come, first served basis. Children can attend up to 4 weeks of camp. If additional weeks are desired, you may be put on a waiting list. Registration is required. Call 617-983-8500 for details. See http://www.massaudubon.org/catalog/listing.phpprogramcode=721-BN10SU7 for more information.


When: Aug 16, 2010 8 AM
Where: Mass Audubon Boston Nature Center, 500 Walk Hill St, Mattapan, MA 02126-3146 in Mattapan, Massachusetts
Cost: Children $250.00m/ $290.00nm (Mon, 16 Aug 2010 08 )

Summer Camp

Boston Nature Center (BNC) summer camp is an all-inclusive, full day program accredited by the Office of Child Care Services and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. It will take place outdoors on 67 acres of land which consists of trails, meadows, forests, wetlands, and gardens, and indoors in the classrooms at the George Robert White Environmental Conservation Center. BNC camp has organized ten themed weeks of hands-on, fun-filled adventures. Campers are encouraged to connect their BNC experience with their own lives.


When: Aug 17, 2010 8 AM
Where: Mass Audubon Boston Nature Center, 500 Walk Hill St, Mattapan, MA 02126-3146 in Mattapan, Massachusetts
Cost: $90-$290 (Tue, 17 Aug 2010 08 )

Summer Camp

Boston Nature Center (BNC) summer camp is an all-inclusive, full day program accredited by the Office of Child Care Services and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. It will take place outdoors on 67 acres of land which consists of trails, meadows, forests, wetlands, and gardens, and indoors in the classrooms at the George Robert White Environmental Conservation Center. BNC camp has organized ten themed weeks of hands-on, fun-filled adventures. Campers are encouraged to connect their BNC experience with their own lives.


When: Aug 18, 2010 8 AM
Where: Mass Audubon Boston Nature Center, 500 Walk Hill St, Mattapan, MA 02126-3146 in Mattapan, Massachusetts
Cost: $90-$290 (Wed, 18 Aug 2010 08 )

Summer Camp

Boston Nature Center (BNC) summer camp is an all-inclusive, full day program accredited by the Office of Child Care Services and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. It will take place outdoors on 67 acres of land which consists of trails, meadows, forests, wetlands, and gardens, and indoors in the classrooms at the George Robert White Environmental Conservation Center. BNC camp has organized ten themed weeks of hands-on, fun-filled adventures. Campers are encouraged to connect their BNC experience with their own lives.


When: Aug 19, 2010 8 AM
Where: Mass Audubon Boston Nature Center, 500 Walk Hill St, Mattapan, MA 02126-3146 in Mattapan, Massachusetts
Cost: $90-$290 (Thu, 19 Aug 2010 08 )

Summer Camp

Boston Nature Center (BNC) summer camp is an all-inclusive, full day program accredited by the Office of Child Care Services and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. It will take place outdoors on 67 acres of land which consists of trails, meadows, forests, wetlands, and gardens, and indoors in the classrooms at the George Robert White Environmental Conservation Center. BNC camp has organized ten themed weeks of hands-on, fun-filled adventures. Campers are encouraged to connect their BNC experience with their own lives.


When: Aug 20, 2010 8 AM
Where: Mass Audubon Boston Nature Center, 500 Walk Hill St, Mattapan, MA 02126-3146 in Mattapan, Massachusetts
Cost: $90-$290 (Fri, 20 Aug 2010 08 )

Summer Camp

Boston Nature Center (BNC) summer camp is an all-inclusive, full day program accredited by the Office of Child Care Services and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. It will take place outdoors on 67 acres of land which consists of trails, meadows, forests, wetlands, and gardens, and indoors in the classrooms at the George Robert White Environmental Conservation Center. BNC camp has organized ten themed weeks of hands-on, fun-filled adventures. Campers are encouraged to connect their BNC experience with their own lives.


When: Aug 23, 2010 8 AM
Where: Mass Audubon Boston Nature Center, 500 Walk Hill St, Mattapan, MA 02126-3146 in Mattapan, Massachusetts
Cost: $90-$290 (Mon, 23 Aug 2010 08 )

The Amazing Race - Week 3

This program is designed to incorporate a mix of intellectually stimulating and hands-on activities to engage participants in a summer adventure. Each three-week session will explore a different topic (below) that will culminate in a project in which the participants will apply their newly acquired knowledge and skills. Each day will involve investigating science and environmental issues across a variety of topics. We recommend that Adventurers attend all three weeks of a session for the best experience. - - Weeks 1-3 - June 28-July 2, July 6-9, July 12-16: - Iron Chef BNC - Whats for lunch As an Iron Chef, you will be challenged to create delicious dishes or crazy concoctions featuring food from the garden. Think carrots, salad greens, peas, radishes...the flavor possibilities are endless when youre using fresh herbs like basil, oregano, and chives. Days will be filled with food experiments, cooking, field trips to collect ingredients, and time spent in the garden. On some days you may be challenged to come up with a delicious dish featuring one ingredient or a dish that combines two unlikely foods. We will learn simple kitchen tricks and even take field trips to find fresh cherries or raspberries for tasty desserts. Through gardening and cooking you will learn about the benefits of food grown close to home for humans and the environment. - - Weeks 4-6 - July 19-23, July 26-30, August 2-6: - Survivor BNC - With all of our modern conveniences, we sometimes forget that for most of human history people have lived outdoors. Have you ever made a shelter from sticks and leaves Do you know any common plants that you can eat Have you ever had to work with other people to get things done or win challenges Can you be creative and resourceful Come see if you have what it takes to survive in the wild During these three weeks, build on success and learn from failure while constructing creative solutions to several challenges. Youll have exciting outdoor adventures while learning how to use appropriate tools and materials. Join us as we create, design, take apart, and build on our ideas. - Week 5 (July 26-30) will include an overnight camping trip. It is optional for everyone and there is no extra cost. - - Weeks 7-9 - August 9-13, August 16-20, August 23-27: - The Amazing Race - Discover the diversity of Massachusetts as your team races to complete challenges, solve clues, and avoid roadblocks. Our state is filled with mysterious habitats, rare and endangered wildlife, and puzzling natural artifacts. Our quality of life is directly tied to the land and the water around us, and to all the organisms that share our urban ecosystem. How does soil control the climate How do plants work to protect against floods and mud slides Find the answers to these questions and more during a three-week session in which you will meet scientists, community leaders, local historians, and others as you pursue your quest across this great state. - - - Registration is on a first come, first served basis. Children can attend up to two 3-week sessions of camp. If additional weeks are desired, you will be put on a waiting list. Registration is required. Call 617-983-8500 for details. See http://www.massaudubon.org/catalog/listing.phpprogramcode=727-BN10SU8 for more information.


When: Aug 23, 2010 8 AM
Where: Mass Audubon Boston Nature Center, 500 Walk Hill St, Mattapan, MA 02126-3146 in Mattapan, Massachusetts
Cost: Children $250.00m/ $290.00nm (Mon, 23 Aug 2010 08 )

Every Drop Counts

Weekly themes (below) will be explored in a multitude of meaningful and interesting ways to ensure that each camper ends the week with a well-rounded understanding of the overall theme, in addition to a better understanding and appreciation of nature in general. The weekly theme is explored through a combination of the following activities: close observations, investigations, simple projects, nature journals, walks on the trails, art activities, related group games, songs, and more. The open house on the last day of every week invites campers to share their understanding of the weekly theme with their friends and families. - - Week 1 - June 28-July 2: The Right Stuff (Wildlife & Adaptations) - It can be a dangerous place out there for plants and animals. Do you know that some animals build secret tunnels, while others pretend to be bigger and scarier animals than they really are Track down some of the more interesting survival techniques happening here every day and discover which animals and plants have the right stuff to live in our city. - - Week 2 - July 6-9: Design for the Future (Wildlife & Science) - Can you build a nest, a spider web, or a bee hive As we plan for the future, we must start to be more resourceful and innovative. What can we learn from nature when designing and building for our world Could we make houses out of newspapers, or design boats that move like dolphins Get creative with this week of discovery, building, and design - - Week 3 - July 12-16: X Marks the Spot (Outdoor skills & Habitats) - Solve clues, decipher codes, and interpret maps as you wind through this amazing week at the BNC. Learn more about finding your way around, using landmarks, maps, compasses, and other cool tools. Find new places, draw maps, and create scavenger hunts for others. What will you find at the end of your quest - - Week 4 - July 19-23: Harvest Time (Gardening & Healthy Food) - Get your mind working and your hands dirty in the BNC garden. This week we will plan, pick, plant, water, weed, and harvest fruits and vegetables. The rewards will be abundant as we reap what we sow. Not only will you eat a variety of healthy, hand-picked foods but youll also paint, dye, and weave with these natural materials. - - Week 5 - July 26-30: Solve the Mystery (Habitats) - Every day there are millions of mysteries just outside our front doors. You will use the most important of tools this week - your five senses - to answer some the toughest questions at the sanctuary. We will track wild animals across the sanctuary, uncover the secrets of life in the garden, and investigate the meadows in search of some of the greatest mysteries the BNC has to offer. - - Week 6 - August 2-6: Prove It (Science) - Think you have the answer to some of lifes trickiest problems This week you will uncover answers to questions about animals, plants, water, and more. Test out your ideas with your science toolkit, and then share your results You could be the next great scientist. - - Week 7 - August 9-13: Staying Alive (Outdoor Skills) - What does it take to survive in the wild How long can a person survive without food or water How do plants and animals survive harsh weather and predation, and what can we learn from them about survival Find out the answers to these questions and more. You will have the chance to test your abilities against the elements and learn to work with others to accomplish tasks and other fun challenges. - The Falcons will camp one night inside the nature center. It is optional for everyone and there is no extra cost. - - Week 8 - August 16-20: Hunting and Gathering (Wildlife Adaptations) - Where can you find the most grasshoppers at the BNC In what stage of life are most of the insects that can be found in our pond How do insects help get food to our table This week, you will have an opportunity to search out, gather, look closely at, and identify insects living and visiting the BNC. - - Week 9 - August 23-27: Every Drop Counts (Water) - Maybe you have heard the phrase, Water, water everywhere and not a drop to drink, but what does it mean You will have a chance to explore this amazing substance in all its forms, and think about how we can help to keep it clean and healthy for all living things. - - - Registration is on a first come, first served basis. Children can attend up to 4 weeks of camp. If additional weeks are desired, you may be put on a waiting list. Registration is required. Call 617-983-8500 for details. See http://www.massaudubon.org/catalog/listing.phpprogramcode=726-BN10SU8 for more information.


When: Aug 23, 2010 8 AM
Where: Mass Audubon Boston Nature Center, 500 Walk Hill St, Mattapan, MA 02126-3146 in Mattapan, Massachusetts
Cost: Children $250.00m/ $290.00nm (Mon, 23 Aug 2010 08 )

Bug Bonanza

Weekly themes (below) will be explored in a multitude of meaningful and interesting ways to ensure that each camper ends the week with a well-rounded understanding of the overall theme, in addition to a better understanding and appreciation of nature in general. The weekly theme is explored through a combination of the following activities: close observations, investigations, simple projects, nature journals, walks on the trails, art activities, related group games, songs, and more. The open house on the last day of every week invites campers to share their understanding of the weekly theme with their friends and families. - - Week 1 - June 28-July 2: Feeling Right at Home (Habitats) - What creatures live beneath a log, a rock, or in the garden Critters large and small need food, water, and more to live at the BNC. Explore the wetlands, forest, and fields to discover what animals need to survive in their own special homes. After observing animal homes, you may build a nest out of felt, a den out sticks, or a fantastic home right out of your imagination. - - Week 2 - July 6-9: Give a Hoot (Sounds/Wildlife) - Hoot, howl, and chirp your way through a fun-filled week at the BNC. You will learn why animals make sometimes strange, sometimes scary, and sometimes beautiful noises. We will make lots of noise as we learn how animals create different noises by creating musical instruments and practicing with our own voices. We will also be very quiet as we listen to the noises nature makes every day - - Week 3 - July 12-16: What a Wonderful World (Art & Nature) - I see trees of green, red roses too... and I think to myself what a wonderful world. Discover with us the trees of green and the skies of blue as we spend each day exploring a color found in nature. You might create a collage of green leaves, search for red lady bugs, paint with brown dirt or pretend to be a grey squirrel. As you travel through the rainbow you will learn ways to help the earth through recycled art projects, songs, and games. - - Week 4 - July 19-23: On the Move (Movement/Wildlife) - How can animals run so fast, fly so high, or jump so far Come find out how animals are able to hop, glide, and slither to escape predators, find food, and survive. Test out your skills while acting like some of the animals found at the BNC. - - Week 5 - July 26-30: Art Comes to Life (Art & Nature) - Sing, sculpt, and splatter as you observe the colors and patterns found in nature during this week filled with art. As you paint life-size animals you may discover how color can help an animal survive. Build towering recycled sculptures as you learn why trees grow so tall. Help art come to life as you sing, dance, create, and explore the beauty that is all around us. - - Week 6 - August 2-6: Can you Dig It (Gardening) - You put your shovel in, you take your shovel out, you put your shovel in and you twist it all about... Come dig in the dirt with us to learn about soil, plants, and an underground world filled with life. What lives here What is soil made from Why is it important And, why is it so much FUN - - Week 7 - August 9-13: Just Eat It (Plants/Habitats) - Help out in the garden and discover where our food comes from Find out what plants need in order to grow and use all your senses to explore the garden habitat. Everything is connected. Flowers need bees, soil needs worms, and we need delicious food Find out how sun, soil, seeds, and water combine to keep us healthy and full of nutritious food - - Week 8 - August 16-20: Drip, Drip, DROP (Water) - Where does rain come from When a puddle disappears, where does the water go What kinds of bugs and other creatures live in water Investigate water as it changes form and shape. Find out how plants and animals depend on water to stay alive while you keep cool playing some watery games. - - Week 9 - August 23-27: Bug Bonanza (Insects & Others) - Its a stick Its a rock No, its an insect Insects live all over the world and do many important jobs. Tromp through our meadow to find electric blue butterflies, dig in the garden to uncover jewel green beetles, or look in the pond for jumping, twirling water striders. Come learn more about these fascinating creatures and their amazing survival strategies. You will have the chance to collect insects, act in an insect play, and much more - - - Registration is on a first come, first served basis. Children can attend up to 4 weeks of camp. If additional weeks are desired, you may be put on a waiting list. Registration is required. Call 617-983-8500 for details. See http://www.massaudubon.org/catalog/listing.phpprogramcode=721-BN10SU8 for more information.


When: Aug 23, 2010 8 AM
Where: Mass Audubon Boston Nature Center, 500 Walk Hill St, Mattapan, MA 02126-3146 in Mattapan, Massachusetts
Cost: Children $250.00m/ $290.00nm (Mon, 23 Aug 2010 08 )

Kid Power

Weekly themes (below) will be explored in a multitude of meaningful and interesting ways to ensure that each camper ends the week with a well-rounded understanding of the overall theme, in addition to a better understanding and appreciation of nature in general. The weekly theme is explored through a combination of the following activities: close observations, investigations, simple projects, nature journals, walks on the trails, art activities, related group games, songs, and more. The open house on the last day of every week invites campers to share their understanding of the weekly theme with their friends and families. - - Week 1 - June 28-July 2: Walk, Wiggle, or Wing it (Movement/Wildlife) - What are different ways that animals move Can you run like coyote Can you jump like a rabbit How about flap your wings as fast as a hummingbird Crawl into the minds of creatures big and small, and investigate how animals use different movements to catch prey, escape danger, and find homes. - - Week 2 - July 6-9: Gotch YA (Predator & Prey) - Explore life through the eyes of a predator searching the wild for its prey. Carefully camouflage yourself while imitating a rabbit hiding from a coyote. Living creatures have all kinds of survival strategies Apply your detective skills as you uncover the mysteries of adaptations such as biomimicry and echolocation. What adaptations will you discover - - Week 3 - July 12-16: What do Scientists do (Science & Nature) - Have you ever wondered just what it takes to become a scientist Are you ready to seek out the mysteries all around us Use your powers of observation to uncover questions about animals, plants, water, and more. Test out your ideas with your fellow scientists and share your results. - - Week 4 - July 19-23: Plant Safari (Plants) - The oldest, the largest and the fastest growing creatures on earth are all....... Plants This week, well discover trees that fight off other plants, vines that can scale buildings, and flowers that send invisible messages to bees. Come learn about all the amazing plant life found here and enjoy the benefits of plants through building, painting, and eating - - Week 5 - July 26-30: City Sounds (Sounds & Wildlife) - Was that a hawk or an owl Even though we are in the heart of the city, there are sounds to be heard that arent created by humans or machines. Come listen to birds and insects communicating. Explore the different kinds of sounds natural materials can make and have the chance to make your own noise this week. - - Week 6 - August 2-6: Green and Growing (Plants & Gardening) - Green thumb, whats that Its a chance to design and build gardens. Its trying exciting experiments with seeds, light, and soil. Its caring for tiny seedlings or towering tomato plants. Its cooking and eating the fruit of your labors. You will celebrate your new found green thumb and make some delicious food from our hard work. YUM - - Week 7 - August 9-13: Water Wonders (Water) - Water is necessary for life on earth. It can freeze, turn into vapor, seep into very tiny places, and so much more Water is an amazing substance and is everywhere. Learn about water and the never ending journey it makes from earth to sky and back again. - - Week 8 - August 16-20: Creepy Crawlies (Insects & Others) - You might think they are creepy, but these crawlies make our world more delicious and more interesting Come explore the BNCs fields, forests, and ponds to find out where these critters live, and how they all have developed different ways to find food, shelter, water, and to escape from predators. - - Week 9 - August 23-27: Kid Power (The Environment) - How can we make a difference in caring for the earth Come learn about the three Rs (reduce, reuse, recycle) through art projects and hands-on nature games and activities. Take a walk on the trails and learn how you can protect urban wildlife. And, find out simple things we can all do to help protect this wonderful planet we call home. - - - Registration is on a first come, first served basis. Children can attend up to 4 weeks of camp. If additional weeks are desired, you may be put on a waiting list. Registration is required. Call 617-983-8500 for details. See http://www.massaudubon.org/catalog/listing.phpprogramcode=725-BN10SU8 for more information.


When: Aug 23, 2010 8 AM
Where: Mass Audubon Boston Nature Center, 500 Walk Hill St, Mattapan, MA 02126-3146 in Mattapan, Massachusetts
Cost: Children $250.00m/ $290.00nm (Mon, 23 Aug 2010 08 )

Summer Camp

Boston Nature Center (BNC) summer camp is an all-inclusive, full day program accredited by the Office of Child Care Services and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. It will take place outdoors on 67 acres of land which consists of trails, meadows, forests, wetlands, and gardens, and indoors in the classrooms at the George Robert White Environmental Conservation Center. BNC camp has organized ten themed weeks of hands-on, fun-filled adventures. Campers are encouraged to connect their BNC experience with their own lives.


When: Aug 24, 2010 8 AM
Where: Mass Audubon Boston Nature Center, 500 Walk Hill St, Mattapan, MA 02126-3146 in Mattapan, Massachusetts
Cost: $90-$290 (Tue, 24 Aug 2010 08 )

Summer Camp

Boston Nature Center (BNC) summer camp is an all-inclusive, full day program accredited by the Office of Child Care Services and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. It will take place outdoors on 67 acres of land which consists of trails, meadows, forests, wetlands, and gardens, and indoors in the classrooms at the George Robert White Environmental Conservation Center. BNC camp has organized ten themed weeks of hands-on, fun-filled adventures. Campers are encouraged to connect their BNC experience with their own lives.


When: Aug 25, 2010 8 AM
Where: Mass Audubon Boston Nature Center, 500 Walk Hill St, Mattapan, MA 02126-3146 in Mattapan, Massachusetts
Cost: $90-$290 (Wed, 25 Aug 2010 08 )

Summer Camp

Boston Nature Center (BNC) summer camp is an all-inclusive, full day program accredited by the Office of Child Care Services and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. It will take place outdoors on 67 acres of land which consists of trails, meadows, forests, wetlands, and gardens, and indoors in the classrooms at the George Robert White Environmental Conservation Center. BNC camp has organized ten themed weeks of hands-on, fun-filled adventures. Campers are encouraged to connect their BNC experience with their own lives.


When: Aug 26, 2010 8 AM
Where: Mass Audubon Boston Nature Center, 500 Walk Hill St, Mattapan, MA 02126-3146 in Mattapan, Massachusetts
Cost: $90-$290 (Thu, 26 Aug 2010 08 )

Summer Camp

Boston Nature Center (BNC) summer camp is an all-inclusive, full day program accredited by the Office of Child Care Services and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. It will take place outdoors on 67 acres of land which consists of trails, meadows, forests, wetlands, and gardens, and indoors in the classrooms at the George Robert White Environmental Conservation Center. BNC camp has organized ten themed weeks of hands-on, fun-filled adventures. Campers are encouraged to connect their BNC experience with their own lives.


When: Aug 27, 2010 8 AM
Where: Mass Audubon Boston Nature Center, 500 Walk Hill St, Mattapan, MA 02126-3146 in Mattapan, Massachusetts
Cost: $90-$290 (Fri, 27 Aug 2010 08 )

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