Give your child an unforgettable summer at Griswold Scout Reservation or Camp Carpenter! Every day is packed with excitement!
ACA Accredited Sibling Discounts Two great camps: Griswold Scout Reservation (Ages 10+) and Camp Carpenter (Grades 1st-5th) Day Camp for Grades 2-5* in Manchester, NH *Day Campers are not required to be members of Scouting America to attend
On behalf of NH Camps, welcome to this publication focused on all things summer camp! Thank you to New Hampshire Magazine for bringing these expert voices to life through this resource.
The NH Camp Directors Association represents day, resident, nonprofit and private camps across the state. NH Camps has more than 90 member camps, all licensed by the State of New Hampshire. We are proud to collaborate with organizations across the state and strive to be the collective voice for camps in New Hampshire.
Our member camps support each other in so many ways. The power of collaboration and the sharing of best practices are what makes the industry so strong. Our focus in this publication is to share some words of wisdom from camp professionals to support you in planning for this summer.
This year, we’re looking at current trends in camping, covering a wide breadth of opportunities ranging from sustainability and outdoor experiences to increased focus on inclusion and strong social/emotional bonds. Whether you’re a seasoned camp parent or just beginning to explore summer camps in New Hampshire, we hope you find that this collection of articles highlights the value of a summer camp experience and what it can offer all children.
New Hampshire has a long and rich tradition of camping, extending back almost 130 years. It was here that organized summer camps began and New Hampshire continues to be the location of some of the finest programs and facilities across the United States. There truly is a camp program for everyone!
For more information on member camps, please visit our website www.nhcamps.org
Enjoy your summer!
Sincerely,
SUSAN HILD PRESIDENT, NEW HAMPSHIRE CAMPS
I came of age when the only screen in the house was a giant, heavy slab of a television set in the corner of the living room. It had an actual vacuum tube inside and was housed in a wood veneer console. Probably weighed 200 pounds. It got three channels, maybe, if you got up and rotated the antenna on the roof.
That wasn’t the 1920s, and no I’m not 100 years old. That was the 1970s, and I’ll only be 55 this year. Nevertheless, in the decades since I was born, the number of screens in our lives have multiplied exponentially while getting lighter, smaller and smarter. And drastically more addictive.
I sometimes wonder whether some of my great joys, the throughline passions and pleasures of my life, would have ever come about if I’d been handed a screen to keep me busy as a toddler or younger and spent more and more time with that digital companion as I grew. Would I have ever been bored enough to start plunking away unbidden at the piano in the family room? Read the thousands of books that shaped my childhood imagination?
I’m not judging, parents. All of my kids had their share of screen time — and still do. The world changed, and we changed with it.
But I read something recently that emphasized how little we knew and still know about the impact of this technology on the human mind — especially the still developing human mind.
CNN reports on a study published in the journal JAMA Pediatric in 2023 that suggests the effects are massive:
“Having anywhere from one to four hours of screen time per day at age 1 is linked with higher risks of developmental delays in communication, fine motor, problem-solving, and personal and social skills by age 2.”
Kids who had more screen time were worse at activities like stacking blocks. Makes sense. We get good at stacking
blocks by playing with blocks, not by watching other people play with them.
The same goes for language skills. Anyone who has studied a foreign language understands that you don’t really get good at speaking a foreign language by watching videos or memorizing vocabulary. You have to speak it to people to get your brain wired the right way. The same goes for learning your native language as a kid. You have to interact, not just watch people on a screen.
Why am I ruminating on this at the outset of a guide to New Hampshire summer camps? Because I’m certain that camp is part of the antidote to the overload of screen time.
Building communication skills and nurturing IRL friendships, physical activity, teamwork and the powerful sense of growth, confidence and independence a camp experience can bring to kids seems the direct antithesis to the physically, socially and emotionally stultifying effect screens can have on human development.
Another reason to be grateful we’re able to share this guide to New Hampshire summer camps with our state’s parents is the kids who will get so much out of putting down their phones and picking up a canoe paddle, a tennis racquet or a softball bat for a few weeks. It’s not likely we’re going back to a world where screens don’t play a ubiquitous and important role in our lives and work. All the more crucial that we find these amazing places to get away from them and reset our relationships with them, even if it’s just for a few days, weeks or months in the summertime.
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THE SUMMER CAMP ARTICLES in this issue were provided by the New Hampshire Camp Directors Association under the direction of committee member Marcy Kornreich, former director of Camp Young Judaea in Amherst. NHCDA is a nonprofit that works with camps and the state of New Hampshire to help member camps ensure safety and best practices. The organization provides resources for families, camps and businesses. Go to www.nhcamps.org for more information.
BY JOHANNA ZABAWA, MSW, LICSW
No matter what your age, it’s normal for people to worry about finding connections and a sense of belonging in a new environment. Attending summer camp is no different!
Many families, campers and staff feel worried about making friends and trying new activities. They wonder if the camp community will support their passions and growth — will this be the “right” place for them?
Belonging (as defined by the Cambridge Dictionary) is a “feeling of being happy or comfortable as part of a particular group and having a good relationship with the other members of the group because they welcome you and accept you.”
Many summer camps strive to create an environment where campers can be authentic in their interests and genuinely themselves. They want to create a place where the camper can focus on learning and exploration, rather than
feeling concerned about fitting in or being accepted. Here’s what to look for in a camp that’s intent on creating a place where true belonging can occur due to community values and shared expectations:
When children arrive at camp, they have the opportunity to live, play and learn in an environment where there is shared success, growth, accountability and identity. Living in and being part of a community, even one as small as summer camp, offers an environment where you don’t have to be in it alone. Attending a camp offers the chance to be a part of the larger camp-wide community and, at the same time, belong to multitudes of smaller formal and informal communities. You can find a sense of belonging in your cabin group, within a sports team, with campers who love to play table tennis while waiting for lunch or with campers sharing a three-day hike. Shared connections and mutual support creates important bonds.
Camp friends and connections are lifelong, and that’s because of the quality and depth of the interactions that campers can have with one another when there are no (or limited) screens or technology. Campers have the chance to practice social-emotional skills that have real-time impact on others and on themselves. The opportunity to make genuine and healthy friendships or navigate social scenarios contributes to your child’s ongoing understanding of how to take care of themselves and others.
Summer camps offer a variety of activities and programming and can be a wonderful place to try new things. To try new things, however, there needs to be an established environment where it is safe to not know something, ask for help and even fail. In a world where youth are too quickly becoming specialized, a summer camp can provide the time and space for campers to explore varied interests and discover multiple passions. It is fascinating to see campers compete at baseball (preferred passion) and perform a song at the campfire (new interest!), take a hike (new passion!), spend time doing an art project (preferred passion) or make a friend outside of their primary activity of interest (new, positive experience). Discovering new interests supports campers in their growing concept of identity, self-worth and belonging.
One of the most valuable ways that summer camp increases self-confidence and a sense of belonging is by valuing, recognizing and celebrating a diverse range of interests, personalities and ways to grow as an individual.
Camps can do a fabulous job of spotlighting growth and success — the camper who scores the winning goal, the camper who has the most impressive nature collection, the bunkmate who demonstrates growth in character, or the group member who demonstrates a positive impact on their team or cabin. Perhaps a camper was struggling socially with a peer, and was able to navigate the experience and move forward. Or maybe the camper displayed determination and tenacity in pursuit of earning a specific badge.
From dining hall cheers and awards ceremonies to words of praise from counselors, campers can develop an array of important skills and characteristics. When a child is acknowledged and recognized for a personal accomplishment, they place value on that component of themselves.
It’s often an expectation for campers and staff to encourage and model characteristics such as respect, responsibility, empathy, kindness, honesty and gratitude. Summer camps cultivate and bring attention to these themes through pre-season training with staff, weekly all-camp meetings, or emphasis on smaller group discussions out on trail or after a tough loss on the soccer pitch. When these characteristics are encouraged from start to finish in the camp season, at both a macro and micro level in a camp community, campers can begin to see the value in these skills and characteristics. Many of these traits are valued within a camp community and are also essential for healthy involvement in spaces outside of camp life.
When campers leave their camp bubble and look for belonging and connection in their future environments, the hope is that they can draw upon memories of how they were welcomed and belonged at camp, and how they welcomed and made others feel that way.®
Johanna Zabawa, MSW, LICSW, is an assistant director at Camp Pemigewassett, a summer camp for boys, in Wentworth, NH. A veteran staff member and great-granddaughter of one of the founders of the camp, she practices clinical social work in a variety of therapeutic and community settings.
Camp gives “permission” for parents to let go and for kids to figure out life’s daily joys and struggles, themselves, within a safe and fun environment.
BY NICK M. TEICH, PHD, LICSW
In August 2024, the U.S. Surgeon General released a health warning statement, along with a booklet entitled “Parents Under Pressure: The U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory on the Mental Health and Well-Being of Parents.“ Parents are under a lot of stress. The intensity with which many parents are scheduling, following, and hovering over their kids may not be helpful for the kids’ or parents’ health.
This is where summer camp comes in.
If you are a parent who tends toward feeling anxious, consider this: Camp gives “permission” for parents to let go and for kids to figure out life’s daily joys and struggles, themselves, within a safe and fun environment. At camp, kids learn independence, confidence, and to navigate the ups and downs of relationships with peers and adults. Parents may feel overwhelmed and anxious on any given day of the year, but you don’t want (or need) to feel this way all the time. Parents need to be able to trust that camps will help their kids grow in a nurturing environment. So, how can you, as a parent, do that?
I’m often surprised by how many parents assume information about camps before they have even spoken to a director. For example, for overnight camps, sometimes parents think that their child may be homesick, so that means it wouldn’t be a good idea to try overnight camp. That couldn’t be further from the truth!
Once you have a narrowed list of camps, make appointments to speak with each director. All of them can have phone or online conversations with you, so that you can get a better sense of the camp’s philosophy and whether it fits yours. What kind of feeling do you get by talking to each director?
Tell the director about your hopes and goals for your child, and then mention any concerns you might have. For camps that do not allow cellphones or devices during the program, the directors are well-versed in discussing the lack of phones or other instant communication with parents, and can ease your fears with a good explanation.
Ask about the communication policy — what are some examples of times when you will hear from the camp, and
what are some examples of times when you won’t hear from the camp? If you want to check in on how your child is doing, what is the best way to do that without interrupting your child’s camp experience?
What is the photo policy of the camp? Have the director explain why they have a given policy on this, and decide if that will work for you. Once the expectations are set, it is easier to feel calmer.
Allowing your child to have independence is key to their success at camp, just as engaging in a trusting relationship with the camp director(s) is key for your success. You don’t want to be a ball of anxiety waiting by your phone for an email, text or push notification. Given that directors have dealt with many parents over the years, ask them their advice on how you can stay calm and lessen your anxiety. Let them help YOU as well as your child!®
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Nick Teich, PhD, LICSW, is an executive coach and consultant for camp directors across North America, helping them make their camps the best possible places for their campers and staff. He is the founder and was the longtime director of Harbor Camps in New Hampshire.
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BY MARIJEAN “MJ” PARRY
One of the great gifts that camps can give to young people is experiences that build a deep appreciation and understanding of the natural world. Being awakened by sunshine, sleeping under the stars, and hearing birdsong throughout the day are common parts of many camp daily rhythms, yet missing in “normal” everyday life.
Many camps take this gift further by immersing participants in wetland and forest exploration, building their knowledge of the cycles of nature. Some camps introduce campers to daily sustainable living practices—the use of solar power, active recycling and composting, repurposing materials for art projects, and doing service projects such as trail or stream maintenance.
And then there are camps that tie many of these pieces together into “farmto-table” programming. Farm-to-table programs range in size and scope, but imagine the power of experiencing having a hand in planting, caring for, harvesting and preparing food. What a different perspective children will have on their next trip to a grocery store or restaurant!
This experiential engagement nurtures an appreciation for the energy and effort required in creating a food supply — be it weeding the garden, preparing seed beds, feeding the farm animals, collecting eggs or picking the vegetables used for dinner.
A deep understanding of natural cycles may begin from simple practices such as composting that enriches the soil, monitoring for rainfall or exces-
sive heat that can affect the garden, and grasping the seasonality of which crops are available for the camp dinner table. Some programs even expand the camper’s sense of belonging and spirit of service beyond the camp itself by planting and harvesting enough food to contribute to an even larger community by supporting local food banks.
At farm-to-table camps, campers learn that creating food takes hard work, patience and persistence. They also experience firsthand how “many hands make light work” and feel great pride and a sense of accomplishment knowing that they helped to provide the omelets, salad or soup that is being enjoyed by their camp community.
A colleague responsible for the farm operations of a farm-to-table camp summed it up this way: “The integration of farm-to-table experiences fosters connections to nature, community
and oneself, so that campers become compassionate, resilient and empowered individuals who are inspired to make a positive difference in the world.” ®
Marijean “MJ” Parry has directed a wide range of summer camps and outdoor education programs over the course of her long career. Today, she is part of the senior leadership team leading the many experiential programs of Camp Glen Brook (www.glenbrook.org) in Marlborough, NH. Glen Brook’s year-round facility and programs model sustainable living for participants and the larger community through a summer camp, school programs, winter camps and a gap semester program for 18- to 21-year-olds.
BY EMILY GOLINSKY, MS
Summer camps are known for the many opportunities they provide children, including swim lessons, the chance to make new friends and an introduction to new experiences. And now, in response to the increasing mental health challenges faced by today’s youth, many camps are also incorporating robust mental and emotional health supports.
Providing a safe and supportive environment where children can thrive is the goal of all camps, and “that has to include a focus on mental and emotional well-being,” according to a camp director who was asked about what changes their camp has undergone in post-pandemic times. Depending on the camp, that can mean everything from offering mindfulness workshops to designing group activities meant to build resilience and coping skills, to offering professional mental health support on-site.
Camps are also increasingly adding staff such as social workers, licensed mental health counselors, psychologists and individuals trained in advanced behavior management, de-escalation and trauma-informed care. These professionals are available to support campers directly, as well as to provide on-the-ground assistance to staff who may be less experienced in helping children through such difficulties.
In addition to addressing mental health, camps are working to become increasingly inclusive. The needs of incoming campers,
including those related to diagnoses of ADHD, autism, medical issues or developmental challenges, are front and center as camps review their programs and get ready for the next summer. Some camps partner with medical professionals or education specialists to create individual support plans, but parents/guardians may not know to ask about these opportunities.
“Talking with the camp director ahead of enrollment is the best way to make sure the camp is going to be able to provide the right care for each child,” a longtime New Hampshire camp director shared. “We want to know what they need as early in
the process as possible, so we can make sure camp is a good experience for everyone.”
With added support systems in place at so many camps, parents/guardians can feel more confident about giving their children a memorable camp experience.
“I was nervous about sending my son to camp, because his anxiety can come out at any time and really affect his day,” shared a mom of two campers who attended summer camp in New Hampshire for the first time last year. “But the camp connected me with their camper support liaison during the winter and then again right before camp in June, and they helped us make a plan that worked really well.”
Both her children are looking forward to their second summer at the camp.
These changes in staffing and programmatic support reflect the growing societal recognition of the importance of mental health and inclusivity. Camps have a big role to play in creating welcoming environments, reducing stigma and helping children make friends with others who may be different from themselves. And of course, just as it always has, all of that comes with a big helping of s’mores by the campfire and plenty of sunshine, fun and friends.
Emily Golinsky is the founder/owner of Bright Moose, LLC (www.brightmoosetraining.com). She is a longtime camp professional and an education advocate for youth with special needs.
June 23 - July 3
Performances:
July 2nd & July 3rd at 7pm
Words and Music by
BENJ PASEK and JUSTIN PAUL
Book by
TIMOTHY ALLEN MCDONALD
Based on the book
“James and the Giant Peach” by Roald Dahl
Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach JR. Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
July 7 - July 11
Performance: July 11th at 7pm
Music by ROBERT REALE
Book and Lyrics by WILLIE REALE
Based on the books by ARNOLD LOBEL
Originally presented on Broadway by Bob Boyett,Adrianne Lobel, Michael Gardner, Lawrence Horowitz and Roy Furman
World Premiere at The Children’s Theatre Company Minneapolis, Minnesota
A Year with Frog and Toad KIDS is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
Session 3
July 14 - July 25
Performances: July 25th at 7pm & July 26th at 11am
Book and lyrics by Marcy Heisler
Music by Zina Goldrich
Adapted from the JUNIE B. JONES Series of books by Barbara Park. Junie B. Jones The Musical JR. is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
2 Weeks
Session 4
July 28 - Aug 1
Performance: August 1st at 7pm
Book by THOMAS MEEHAN
Music by CHARLES STROUSE
Lyrics by MARTIN CHARNIN
Based on “Little Orphan Annie”® By Permission of The Tribune Media Services, Inc. Annie KIDS is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorizedperformance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
1 Week
Session 5
Aug 4 - Aug 15
Performances: August 15th at 7pm & August 16th at 11am
Book by TINA FEY
Music by JEFF RICHMOND
Lyrics by NELL BENJAMIN
Based on the Paramount Pictures film Mean Girls Mean Girls JR. is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
2 Weeks
Session 6
Aug 18 - Aug 22
Performance: August 22nd at 7pm
Book by MARSHALL BRICKMAN and RICK ELICE
Music and Lyrics by ANDREW LIPPA
Based on Characters Created by CHARLES ADDAMS Younger@Part® Edition Adapted by MARC TUMMINELLI and originally produced at Broadway Workshop in New York City.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY Younger @Part A NEW MUSICAL is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide 1180 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 640, New York, NY 10036. www.theatricalrights.com
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Adventure. Creativity. Discovery. All Summer Long! This summer, Berwick Academy’s 80-acre campus transforms into the ultimate destination for fun, learning and exploration! At Summer on the Hilltop, every day is an exciting new adventure where campers dive into robotics, experiment with STEAM challenges, explore marine science, master the arts and embark on epic outdoor expeditions. With expert instructors, hands-on experiences and a welcoming, inclusive environment, campers gain confidence, build friendships and create unforgettable memories!
Why Choose Summer on the Hilltop? We believe summer should be a time for curiosity, confidence and FUN! Our programs are designed to inspire creativity, teamwork and personal growth while providing the perfect balance of learning, adventure and play
Dates: June 9 – August 22, 2025
Times: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. (AfterCare available until 5 p.m.; half-day options available for some camps)
Location: Berwick Academy, South Berwick, ME
Grades: PreK – Rising 12th Transportation Available: Weekly & Season Passes (Exeter, Portsmouth, Kittery)
Creative & Performing Arts: Animation, Ceramics, Metalsmithing, The Art of Magic, Stand-up Comedy, Dollhouse Design
STEM & Innovation: Game Design, Robotics & Engineering, Mad Science, CSI South Berwick, Future MAKERS Academy
Sports & Outdoor Adventure: Golf, Basketball, Volleyball, NFL Flag Football, Ultimate Frisbee, Pickleball
Nature & Exploration: Trailblazers: Quest for Adventure
Adventures Beyond Campus: Sailing, Surfing, Marine Science, Horseback Riding, Ecology Adventure
Leadership: CIT Program
Enrichment: Italian Cooking, ASL, Chinese Language, Sweet Treats, Little Inventors, & more
Register today on CampBrain: berwickacademy.campbrainregistration.com
Visit our website for the full list of programs: www.berwickacademy.org/summer-camps
Have any questions? Contact Nichole Troe, director of auxiliary programs at nichole.troe@berwickacademy.org or call 207-384-6112
From June 23-August 22, children ages 5-15 can explore the wonders of the natural world at NH Audubon’s camps in Concord and Auburn. Join us for a week (or more) of fun, outdoor exploration, and experiential learning!
Scholarships are available. NH Audubon Members receive a discount!
Learn more and register online at www.nhaudubon.org/camp
Please direct questions to Camp Administrator Claire Adams: cadams@nhaudubon.org.
A guide to the members of the New Hampshire Camp Directors Association and the advertisers in this publication
Action Kids Summer Camp
112 Crawley Falls Road
Brentwood, NH
603-642-7200
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Bare Knuckle Murphy’s Self Defense Camp
163 Lake Avenue
Manchester, NH
603-623-6066
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Our award winning staff will lead your child with professional instruction on staying five steps ahead of difficult people. In this camp youth will develop leadership skills, a strong voice and learn martial arts fundamentals combined with safety techniques in a fun and loving environment. Camp for age 7 – high school.
Berwick Academy
31 Academy Street
South Berwick, ME
207-384-6112 berwickacademy.org/ summer-camps
Join us for an unforgettable summer at Berwick Academy! Our dynamic programs for PreK–12th grade spark curiosity through arts, STEM, sports, and outdoor adventures. Led by dynamic instructors and set on our beautiful campus always alive with creativity and innovation, every day blends learning and fun to inspire and develop your child in every way. Transportation is available in York, Kittery, Portsmouth, and Exeter. Explore the exciting experiences we have to offer!
Barbara C. Harris Camp and Conference Center
108 Wally Slone Lane Greenfield, NH
603-547-3400 bchcenter.org
Beam Camp
55 Boy Scout Road Strafford, NH
603-269-2326 beamcamp.org
Brantwood Camp
127 Brantwood Camp Road Greenfield, NH
603-924-3542
brantwood.org
Camps Brookwoods and Deer Run
34 Camp Brookwoods Road Alton, NH
603-875-3600 christiancamps.net
Camp Bernadette
83 Richards Road
Wolfeboro, NH
603-931-5500 bfcamp.com
Camp Birch Hill
33C Birch Hill Road
New Durham, NH
603-859-4525 campbirchhill.com
Camp Birchmont
693 Governor John Wentworth Highway
Wolfeboro, NH
603-569-1337
campbirchmont.com
Camp Calumet Lutheran
1090 Ossipee Lake Road Freedom, NH
603-539-3223 calumet.org
Camp Cody
9 Cody Road Freedom, NH
603-539-4997 campcody.com
Camp Deerwood
15 Deerwood Road Holderness, NH
603-279-4237 campdeerwood.com
Camp Glen Brook
35 Glen Brook Road Marlborough, NH 603-876-3342 glenbrook.org
At Glen Brook, each person can be their best self, find their place in a vibrant community, and connect with and learn from the natural world. Glen Brook is a place where children and adults can step out of the busyness of their daily schedules, leave technology behind, and settle into the rhythm and joys of nature.
Camp Fatima
32 Fatima Road Gilmanton, NH 603-931-5500 bfcamp.com
Camp Hale
92 Millbridge Road Center Sandwich, NH 617-375-8173 uses.org/programs/camphale
Camp Hawkeye
165 Camp Good News Road Charlestown, NH 781-315-1297 CampHawkeye.com
Camp Kabeyun
43 Camp Kabeyun Road Alton Bay, NH 603-875-3060 kabeyun.org
Camp Marist
22 Abel Boulevard Effingham, NH 603-539-4552 campmarist.org
Camp Melody Pines
510 Corning Road Manchester, NH 603-669-9414 melodypines.com
Camp Merriwood
11 Camp Road Orford, NH 603-353-9882 merriwood.com
Camp Monadnock (Berea Ministries)
257 Dublin Road Jaffrey, NH 603-744-6344 www.monadnock.camp
Camp Moosilauke
55 Moosilauke Way Orford, NH 603-353-4545 moosilauke.com
Camp Mowglis
4 Mowglis Drive Hebron, NH 603-744-8095 mowglis.org
Camp Naticook
116 Naticook Road Merrimack, NH 603-882-1046 merrimackparksandrec.org
Camp on Wheels Manchester, NH 603-661-4264
sites.google.com/view/camponwheelsnh
Camp Onaway
27 Camp Onaway Drive Hebron, NH 603-744-2180 camponaway.org
Camp Pasquaney
19 Pasquaney Lane Hebron, NH 603-744-8043 pasquaney.org
Camp Pemigewassett
50 Camp Pemigewasset Road Wentworth, NH 603-764-5833 camppemi.com
Camp Ponemah
50 Emerson Road Milford, NH 603-673-7123
hampshirehills.com/campponemah
Camp Quinebarge
100 Sibley Road Moultonborough, NH 603-253-6029 campquinebarge.com
Camp Robindel
81 Geneva Point Road Moultonborough, NH 858-245-9625 robindel.com
Camp Robin Hood
65 Robin Hood Lane Freedom, NH 603-539-4500 camprobinhood.com
Camp Runels
82 Girl Scout Road Pelham, NH 603-635-2366
gsema.org/en/camp/our-camps/ runels.html
Camp Sentinel
29 Sentinel Lodge Road Center Tuftonboro, NH 603-539-4839 campsentinel.org
Camp Spofford
24 Route 9A Spofford, NH 603-363-4788 campspofford.org
Camp Starfish
12 Camp Monomonac Road Rindge, NH 603-899-9590 campstarfish.org
Camp Sunapee/Camp RSM
210 Deer Hill Road Springfield, NH 603-763-4074 mathschool.com/summer-camp
Camp Tasker
55 Emerson Street Haverhill, NH 978-374-6171 haverhillbgc.org
Camp Wa-Klo for Girls
435 Page Road Dublin, NH 978-225-3292 campwaklo.com
Camp Walt Whitman
1000 Cape Moonshine Road Piermont, NH 800-657-8282 campwalt.com
Camp Wanakee
75 Upper New Hampton Road Meredith, NH 603-279-7950 wanakee.org
Camp Waukeela
23 Brownfield Road Madison, NH 603-447-2260 waukeela.com
Camp Wicosuta
21 Wicosuta Drive Hebron, NH 603-744-3301 campwicosuta.com
Camp Winaukee 432 Winaukee Road Moultonborough, NH 603-253-9272 winaukee.com
Camp Yavneh
18 Lucas Pond Road Northwood, NH 603-942-5593 campyavneh.org
Camp YJ 9 Camp Road Amherst, NH 603-673-3710 campyj.org
Camps Kenwood & Evergreen
114 Eagle Pond Road Wilmot, NH
781-793-0091 kenwood-evergreen.com
Circle Program
85 Main Street Plymouth, NH 603-536-4244 circleprogram.org
Cohen Camps – Camp Tevya 1 Mason Road Brookline, NH 603-673-4010 camptevya.org
Cohen Camps – Tel Noar
167 Main Street Hampstead, NH 781-489-2070 camptelnoar.org
Copper Cannon Camp
231 Gale River Road Bethlehem, NH 603-823-8107 coppercannon.org
Daniel Webster Council BSA
300 Blondin Road
Manchester, NH 603-625-6431
nhscouting.org
Day Camps at Orchard School 114 Old Settlers Road Alstead, NH 603-835-2495 thecenteratorchardhill.org
Derry Voyagers STEAM Camp
47 E Derry Rd East Derry, NH 603-437-9622 graniteymca.org/camps/daycamp
Easter Seals Camp Sno-Mo
260 Griswold Lane Gilmanton, NH 603-364-5818 eastersealsnh.org
Fleur de Lis
120 Howeville Road Fitzwilliam, NH
603-585-7751 fleurdeliscamp.org
Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains
888-474-9686 www.girlscoutsgwm.org/en/ camp/our-camps.html
Girl Scouts invite girls in kindergarten through grade 8 to join us for summer camp! Day camp offers exciting experiences at Camp Kettleford in Bedford and Camp Seawood in Portsmouth. Girls who have finished grades 1-11 will love overnight camp at Camp Farnsworth in Thetford, Vermont. Girl Scouts creates girls of courage, confidence and character. See www.girlscoutsgwm.org or call 888-474-9686.
Ninja
(Bare Knuckle Murphy’s)
163 Lake Avenue Manchester, NH
603-623-6066
bareknucklemurphy.com
Come explore circus arts with us in our positive loving environment! Youth will gain pride and confidence along with spectacular new skills. Fabric is the star! Other activities are hand balancing, acrobatics, trapeze, rope, juggling, slackline, stilts, art and music. We will split groups and combine, keeping skill and comfort in mind.Your child will spread a little circus joy!
Granite YMCA
670 N. Commercial, Suite 103 Manchester, NH www.graniteymca.org/camps
Experience the summer of a lifetime at The Granite YMCA’s day and overnight camps! We provide quality camp programs with convenient options including financial assistance, extended hours, discounts and more.
Hampshire Country School
(Timbertop Summer Program)
28 Patey Circle Rindge, NH 603-899-9590 hampshirecountryschool.org
Harbor Camps
781-400-1617 harborcamps.org
Horton Center Pine Mountain Horton Center Road Gorham, NH 603-545-9660
hortoncenter.org
Kingswood Camp
949 Route 25C Piermont, NH 603-989-5556 kingswoodcamp.com
Lantern Light Camps
292 Blake’s Hill Road Northwood, NH 603-942-5233 lanternlightcamps.org
Let Go Your Mind
Multiple locations: Amherst, Bedford, Concord, Derry, Dover, Durham, Londonderry, Manchester, Nashua, New Boston, New London, Pelham, Portsmouth, Salem, Windham 603-731-8047 letgoyourmind.com
Maine Arts Camp
371 West Farm Road Bethlehem, NH 561-865-4330 maineartscamp.com
Mass Audubon –Wildwood Camp
462 Old New Ipswich Road Rindge, NH 603-899-5589 massaudubon.org/wildwood
Mayhew Program
292 West Shore Road Bristol, NH 603-744-6131 mayhew.org
The Granite YMCA’s summer day and overnight camps inspire kids to work and play together, creating friendships that can last a lifetime. Ask us about financial assistance options.
SUMMER DAY CAMP LOCATIONS
Concord
Goffstown
Manchester
Derry • Greenland
Hooksett • Londonderry
Rochester • Windham
OVERNIGHT CAMP LOCATIONS • YMCA Camp Foss located in Strafford, NH • YMCA Camp Mi-Te-Na located in Alton, NH
2 Institute Drive
Concord, NH
603-271-7827
www.starhop.com
At McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center, each week holds a new opportunity to explore science, technology, engineering and math! From rockets to weather, ecology to dinosaurs, every camp has a different theme, designed by our educators for specific age groups to learn while having fun! Visit www.starhop.com/camp to find out more and register your stargazer for an out-of-this-world summer camp!
McAuli e-Shepard Discovery Center
We bring the universe to you
329 Camp Merrimac Road
Hopkinton, NH
617-651-1369 metropolisofbostoncamp.org
84 Silk Farm Road Concord, NH
603-224-9909 nhaudubon.org
Since 1980, NH Audubon has provided outdoor exploration and wildlife education camps to hundreds of children (ages 5-15) through our day camps in Concord and Auburn. Our Nature Day Camps are designed to help your child(ren):
• Experience fun, safe, hands-on learning
• Enhance their ecological awareness and stewardship
• Cultivate appreciation for nature
• Build a sense of community
10 Langdon Avenue Concord, NH 603-715-9171
www.nhclimbinggym.com
Join us for a summer camp you’ll never forget! Our indoor camp is for aspiring first-timers to seasoned climbers alike; each day is loaded with top-rope climbing our 40-foot walls, bouldering games, crafts and making friends. If you’re looking for more adventure, join us for outdoor camp where campers will explore the Granite State, challenge themselves and forge lasting friendships! From climbing at NH’s Rumney Rocks and hiking in the White Mountains to rappelling, campers will have an action-packed week. Hanging with our NH Climbing & Fitness instructors will give every camper a fun summer to remember!
80 Hanover Street Manchester, NH 603-668-5588 palacetheatre.org
A unique, primitive camp for boys, ages 10-14, based on mutual responsibility and cooperation. Boys develop an authentic sense of accomplishment as they live in tipis, backpack, canoe, hike, carve bows and arrows, throw atlatls and tomahawks, track, stalk and much more! Through community living and group decision-making, campers learn to work and play together in a spirit of cooperation rather than competition.
The Palace Theatre
80 Hanover Street
Manchester, NH
603-668-5588
palacetheatre.org
Join our Palace Youth Theatre Summer Camps for a fun intro to musical theater! Campers entering grades 2-12 will participate in music, acting, dance, crafts and games, and will end each session by performing a musical on the historic Palace Theatre stage. Register now for a magical summer experience!
Pony Farm Summer Camp
233 Old Temple Road
Lyndeborough, NH
603-654-6308
touchstone-farm.org
Road’s End Farm Horsemanship Camp
149 Jackson Hill Road Chesterfield, NH 603-363-4900 roadsendfarm.com
Sandy Island Family Camp
(Northwoods for Boys, Pleasant Valley for Girls) 1 Northwoods Camp Road Mirror Lake, NH 603-569-2725
bostonycamps.org/north-woodscamp-for-boys
Singing Eagle Lodge
15 Deerwood Road
Holderness, NH 603-279-4237
singingeaglelodge.org
Sky High Gymnastics
185 Elm St. Milford, NH
603-673-7123
skyhighgym.com/summercamps
Scouting America New Hampshire
300 Blondin Road
Manchester, NH
603-625-6431
www.603summercamp.org
Discover adventure at Scouting America New Hampshire’s summer camps! Thrilling outdoor activities and skill-building challenges await at Camp Carpenter (grades 1–5) in Manchester and Griswold Scout Reservation (ages 10+) in Gilmanton Iron Works. Try out our Day Camp (grades 2–5) at Camp Carpenter — a Scouting membership is not required. Make this summer unforgettable! Learn more at nhscouting.org/camping.
New Hampshire
SEE Science Center
200 Bedford St. Manchester, NH 603-669-0400
see-sciencecenter.org/ see-camps-and-programs
SEE is offering seven different summer camp experiences for kids ages 7 to 14 in 2025. Each camp is filled with hands-on activities. Camp topics include chemistry, robotics, bioengineering, filmmaking technology, energy, spy craft and more. Campers will have fun while building their skills, confidence and creativity. Find camp descriptions, discount information and online registration on the SEE website.
Squam Lakes Association
534 U.S. Route 3 Holderness, NH 603-968-7336 squamlakes.org
Stonewall Farm Day Camp
242 Chesterfield Road
Keene, NH
603-352-5577
stonewallfarm.org
Tin Mountain Conservation Center 1245 Bald Hill Road Albany, NH
603-447-6991 tinmountain.org
Tohkomeupog Camp
1251 Eaton Road East Madison, NH
603-367-8362 tohko.com
Water Monkey Camp
298 Merrymeeting Road
New Durham, NH
603-321-8327 watermonkeycamp.com
WildQuest Camp at Prescott Farm
928 White Oaks Road
Laconia, NH
603-366-5695 prescottfarm.org
William Lawrence Camp
139 Federal Corner Road Center Tuftonboro, NH
603-569-3698 wlcamp.org
Windsor Mountain Summer Camp
1 World Way Windsor, NH 603-478-3166 windsormountain.org
Windham Explorers Camp
2 Lowell Rd Windham, NH
603-437-9622
graniteymca.org/camps/day-camp
World Academy
138 Spit Brook Road Nashua, NH
603-888-1982
www.worldacademynh.com/ programs/camp#intro
World Academy is excited to welcome campers to our 2025 Summer Camps! Students entering Grades K-8 from all schools are welcome. Our weekly camp programs are intentionally and developmentally designed to promote an educational experience based on interest, skill set and fun in a safe, yet stimulating environment filled with adventure, laughter and memories they’ll cherish forever.
YMCA Camp Belknap
YMCA Camp Coney Pine 63 Lowell Street Rochester, NH 603-994-4114
graniteymca.org/camps/day-camp
YMCA Camp Foss
242 Willey Pond Road Strafford, NH 603-232-8642 campfoss.org
YMCA Camp Gundalow
176 Tuttle Lane Greenland, NH 603-431-2334
graniteymca.org/camps/day-camp
YMCA Camp Halfmoon
166 Goffstown Back Road Goffstown, NH 603-497-4663
graniteymca.org/camps/day-camp
YMCA Camp Huckins
17 Camp Huckins Road Freedom, NH
603-539-4710 camphuckins.org
YMCA Camp Lawrence
Bear Island Laconia, NH 978-975-1330 camp.mvymca.org/
YMCA Camp Lincoln
67 Ball Road Kingston, NH 603-642-3361 ymcacamplincoln.org
YMCA Camp Mi-Te-Na
65 YMCA Road Alton, NH 603-232-8642 campmitena.org
YMCA Camp Mowkawogan
40 Sewalls Falls Road Concord, NH
603-228-9622
graniteymca.org/camps/day-camp
YMCA Camp Nokomis
Bear Island Laconia, NH 978-975-1330 camp.mvymca.org/
YMCA Camp Otter
66 Hooker Farm Road Salem, NH 978-975-1330 camp.mvymca.org/
YMCA Camp Pa-Gon-Ki
206 Rockingham Road Londonderry, NH 603-437-9622 graniteymca.org/camps/day-camp
All levels are welcome ages 7 and up
June 23–27 and July 7–11
Fabric Rope
Acrobatics
Juggling
Art & Music
Contortion
Clowning
YMCA Day Camp of Hooksett
5 Memorial Drive Hooksett, NH
603-623-3558 graniteymca.org/camps/day-camp
YMCA of Downtown Manchester Summer Program 30 Mechanic Street Manchester, NH 603-623-3558 graniteymca.org/camps/day-camp
Camp Sargent
141 Camp Sargent Road Merrimack, NH 603-880-4845 campsargent.org
YMCA Camp Takodah
55 Fitzwilliam Road Richmond, NH 603-239-4781 camptakodah.org
YMCA of Greater Nashua 10 Cotton Road, Suite 1 Nashua, NH 603-598-1533 www.nymca.org/summercamps
Our summer camps are about discovery. Kids have the opportunity to explore nature, find new talents, try new activities, gain independence, build on sports skills, make lasting friendships and memories and, of course, have fun! We offer affordable and quality, traditional, sports, and arts and humanities day camp options for age 3 to grade 12 at the Nashua Y, the Merrimack Y, the Westwood Park Y and YMCA Camp Sargent in Merrimack, New Hampshire.
July 21–25 and August 11–15 Trapeze To
Our award winning studio and staff will lead you with professional instruction in a fun, loving, non-competitive environment. All skill levels are welcome as we keep age, comfort and strength in mind.
• Winner “Best Aerial Instruction”, NH Magazine
• Aerialist performers for TEDx
• “Best of Martial Arts” readers choice, Union Leader
Our award winning staff will lead your child with professional instruction on staying five steps ahead of difficult people. In this camp youth will develop leadership skills, a strong voice and learn martial arts fundamentals combined with safety techniques in a fun and loving environment. For ages 7–high school. Winner, “Best Martial Arts Instruction” – Union Leader
June 30–July 2, 11am–4pm
To register, text or call 603.623.6066 163 Lake Avenue Manchester, NH 03103
