New England Base Camp, Milton

New England Base Camp is the central location for family-based outdoor activities in the region. As chronicled by the Boston Globe its structured warm- and cold-weather programs provide a welcome respite for New Englanders of all ages driven stir crazy by city life. Visitors register for a half- or full-day adventure that entitles them to try out as many of the 250+ activities as they can and receive training from instructors (certain programs require reservations). New England Base Camp also offers campsites and cabins for groups interested in spending the night.

Experienced experts also teach kids and adults survival skills, such as shelter building, animal tracking, and outdoor cooking, and lead first-aid certification courses. A STEM center encourages guests to get in touch with their sciencey side during programs in robotics, 3D printing, and environmental science. And true to its background, New England Base Camp still has campsites and cabins for scouting troops and other groups spending the night.