Joppa Flats

Joppa Flats Summer Camp in Newburyport offers a sensory-rich, nature-based program for children ages 6 to 13. Operated by Mass Audubon, the camp provides a hands-on environment where campers can explore North Shore habitats and wildlife. The program is ideal for children who benefit from tactile, place-based learning and outdoor engagement.

The camp features structured, engaging activities such as wildlife tracking, orienteering, nature art, and eco-engineering challenges. These activities are designed to foster curiosity and skill-building through direct interaction with the natural world. Weekly field trips offer deeper ecosystem immersion, providing varied learning opportunities outside the immediate camp setting.

To ensure a safe and supportive environment, Joppa Flats maintains small group sizes, which helps keep campers engaged and allows for closer supervision. This small-group approach is particularly beneficial for children who thrive in low-stimulus or highly supervised outdoor settings.