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Ages 6–12 · $295/week

Adventure Camp is a state-licensed summer day camp run by the Nashua Adult Learning Center for children entering grade 1 through completing grade 6. It meets at 40 Arlington Street from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with swimming, field trips, trips to New Hampshire state parks, theme days, community service projects, arts and crafts, cooperative sports and STEM activities. The center also runs school vacation week camps.

As published: 2026: $295 per week per child (Monday to Friday) or $70 per day (part-time slots limited)

Ages 10–15

Brantwood Camp is a nonprofit overnight camp that has served campers for roughly 120 summers (dating to the early 1900s), explicitly serving boys and girls ages 10-15 "from a variety of backgrounds who would not otherwise have had the opportunity or been able to afford" a camp experience, on 300+ acres plus waterfront property on Silver Lake. Its mailing address is in Peterborough, but the summer camp operates from Greenfield, NH.

As published: Not published

Ages 6–16

A coed overnight camp in New Durham with more than 50 electives that let campers build a personal schedule, offered in 2, 4 or 6 week sessions. Cabins have two counselors each.

As published: 2027: two-week session $3,850, four-week $7,000, six-week $8,350; early enrollment discounts of $200-$300; deposits $700-$1,200

Ages 7–13 · $225/week

Camp Foster is the summer day camp of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Manchester, set on 20 acres in Bedford. Campers entering grades 2 to 7 spend the day swimming, boating, doing arts and crafts, athletics, STEM activities, performing arts and a ropes course, and ride buses from the Union Street Clubhouse in Manchester. The club also runs Kidz Kamp for grades K-1 and a Tween/Teen program for grades 6 to 12.

As published: 2026: $225 per week for Camp Foster (grades 2-7), Kidz Kamp (grades K-1) and the full-day Tween/Teen program; 10 weeks beginning June 22, 2026, 6:30am to 6:00pm Monday to Friday, breakfast and dinner included

Ages 5–11

Camp Funstuff is the City of Portsmouth Recreation Department's flagship summer day camp for campers entering grades 1-6, run in small "pods" of 15 campers with 2 staff members, with a newer "Junior" Camp Funstuff option for incoming kindergartners capped at 15 children per week.

As published: $180/week for residents (prorated to $150 for the week of July 4), $200/week for non-residents, per official city program documents

Grades 1 to 11 (about ages 5–16)

A Granite YMCA day camp in Greenland with ten themed weeks, run by director Zach Brikiatis, with age groups from Explorers to Voyagers plus specialty camps, leader-in-training and counselor-in-training programs.

As published: Not published on pages read (brochure or registration site)

Grades 1 to 8 (about ages 5–13)

An ACA-accredited Granite YMCA day camp on 10 wooded acres behind the Allard Center, with ten theme weeks, specialty camps, gymnastics and tennis academies, and teen trips. Camp day is 8:30 am to 4:00 pm with free before and after care.

As published: Not published on page read (brochure or registrar); nhcamps.org lists $250 per session

Ages 7–17

A small residential camp in Charlestown with a capacity of 70 campers and 35 staff, taking campers ages 7 to 17. Registration for summer 2027 is open.

As published: Not published on page read

Ages 5–11 · $185–$225/week

A municipal day camp (also known as Camp Kaleidoscope) run by Lebanon Recreation & Parks since 1986, for ages 5-11, distinguished among camps in this directory by publishing explicit age-tiered staff-to-camper ratios (1:7 to 1:10) and group-size caps. It's an ACA-accredited, budget-priced ($185-$225/week) option.

As published: $185/week (residents); $225/week (non-residents); $20 non-refundable deposit/week

Ages 6–14

Camp Lovewell is an ACA-accredited outdoor summer camp run by 2nd Nature Academy in Nashua for ages 6-14, offering kayaking, swimming, archery, challenge courses, arts & crafts, and nature exploration with daily free swim.

As published: Not published (2026 season registration had closed at time of research)

Ages 7–18

Camp Monadnock is a Christian camp founded in 1965 and operated by Berea Ministries at the foot of Mt. Monadnock, offering youth summer and winter camps, family camp, and adult retreats, with activities including sports, archery, rock climbing, hiking, kayaking, and a zipline.

As published: Not published

Ages 7–15

A residential boys' camp on 100 acres with a private mile-long lake, offering sports, waterfront and outdoor adventure with campers in screened cabins. ACA accredited per NH Camps.

As published: 2027: $10,200 for 4 weeks; $5,200 for 2 weeks; $5,950 for 2.5 weeks; CIT $5,100 (4 weeks) or $2,975 (2.5 weeks). $1,000 deposit

Ages 5–11 · $325–$375/week

Camp Naticook is a traditional summer day camp run by the Merrimack Parks and Recreation Department in Wasserman Park, a former private overnight camp site. It serves children entering kindergarten through grade 5 with sports, games, arts and crafts, nature exploration, swimming and boating, and the camp states it has been continuously ACA-accredited since 1994. Campers entering grade 5 can instead join Camp Trek, a field-trip program for grades 5 to 9.

As published: 2026: $325 per week for Merrimack residents, $375 per week for non-residents, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm; extended care $30 per week mornings and $60 per week afternoons; $25 sibling discount

Ages 6–13

A traditional day camp on the shore of Captain's Pond in Salem for boys and girls ages 6-13, with ten one-week sessions in summer 2027. Camp follows American Camp Association ratio guidelines.

As published: 2027: $405 per week; $50 non-refundable deposit per week; full tuition due June 1

Ages 8–15

A residential camp for boys on a private lake near the White Mountains, with sports, nature, arts, hiking and canoeing instruction. NH Camps describes it as the oldest residential boys' camp in the country still owned and managed by its founding families.

As published: 2027: $12,500 (8-12) or $12,800 (13-15) for the 7-week full session; $7,900 / $8,150 for 3 weeks; $10,200 / $10,450 for 4 weeks; $5,550 two-week introduction (new 8-10 year olds). $1,000 deposit

Kindergarten to grade 9 (about ages 4–14)

A day camp at Hampshire Hills Athletic Club for children entering kindergarten through 9th grade, billed as a classic overnight camp without the overnight, with swimming, tennis, crafts, weekly themes and field trips. Registration for the 2027 season opens in January.

As published: 2025 published (search listing, not 2026/2027): $349 per week members, $389 non-members. 2027 prices not found on the Kids page

Ages 6–16 · $3,600–$10,200/session

A long-running (since 1936) coed traditional overnight camp on the shores of a Lakes Region lake in Moultonborough, offering flexible 2- to 8-week sessions built around a camper-choice activity model (sailing, woodworking, ropes course, trips) rather than a fixed daily schedule. It draws staff from the US and abroad and leans hard into a "highest-rated camp" identity in its own marketing.

As published: 2027 rates (2026 rates locked in if enrolled early), per session: 2-week $3,600; 4-week $6,000; 6-week $8,200; 8-week (full summer) $10,200

Ages 6–16

A coed "brother/sister" overnight camp on Lake Ossipee in Freedom with separate boys' and girls' campuses, offering a First Session or Full Summer Season. The site describes the camp as running for "100 consecutive years."

As published: 2027: First Session (June 22 to July 18) $11,675; Full Session (June 22 to August 7) $17,000; trip fees $425 to $1,100 extra; sibling discounts 5% and 10%

A sports-based summer day camp on Sandlot Way in Sandown, founded in 2005 as a soccer camp, running Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Its site refers to the camp's 24th year and notes a new indoor facility.

As published: 2026: $285 per week (grades K-9); $570 for a two-week musical; $90 daily; $230 for the short week of June 30 to July 3

Ages 5–16 · $700–$800/session

A Christian overnight/day camp and retreat center near the Ossipee Mountains, founded in 1949, that serves youth camp programs alongside adult and family retreats for groups up to 200. Camp-specific tuition isn't published; the site's public content leans more toward retreat-facility marketing than camp program detail.

As published: Camp session tuition not published; only a retreat rate found ($100/person, Women's Retreat)

Ages 5–18 · $300–$630/week

Camp Spofford is a Christian camp on Spofford Lake that runs weeklong overnight and day-only youth camps for ages 8 to 18, plus a local Voyagers day program for ages 5 to 8. The camp states it integrates chapel services, prayer and devotionals into its programming while serving campers from many faith and non-faith backgrounds. Activities include tubing, wakeboarding, a rock wall, archery, a low ropes course, beach time and field games.

As published: 2027: Voyagers (ages 5-8) $300 per week; Junior Weeks (ages 8-12) $615 overnight; Teen and Senior High Weeks $630 overnight; Day Only $450 per week; Aftershock (age 15) $1,400 for three weeks; $100 per child per week deposit for youth camp

Ages 6–17

A coed residential camp and year-round respite program for children with significant emotional, social, behavioral and learning challenges, with individualized behavior plans and traditional camp activities. Sessions run 5 to 14 days.

As published: Not published on the page read (a "2026 Dates & Rates" PDF is linked; contents not read)

A small coed Jewish overnight camp on Sunset Lake in Hampstead, part of Cohen Camps, with an unplugged summer and 2-week, 3.5-week and 7-week sessions. The site says 97% of campers return each summer.

As published: 2027 (first-time / returning): Full season (June 23 to August 11) $13,990 / $14,490; First session $8,625 / $8,825; Second session $8,325 / $8,525; 2-week Ta'am $4,650 (first-timers)

A coed Jewish overnight camp on Lake Potanipo in Brookline, part of Cohen Camps, offering 3.5-week and 7-week sessions plus short introductory programs. The camp is kosher with Sabbath and Israeli cultural programming.

As published: 2027 (first-time / returning): Full season (June 23 to August 11) $13,990 / $14,490; First session $8,625 / $8,825; Second session $8,325 / $8,525; 2-week Taste of Tevya $4,650; 1-week Yalla! Tevya $2,325

Grades 2 to 11 (about ages 6–16)

An ACA-accredited overnight camp for girls in Dublin, offering 3-, 4- and 7-week sessions plus a 2-week option and a Grade 11 Leadership Training Group. The mission is to help girls be "confident, independent, and have a voice."

As published: 2027: Full summer (7 weeks) $14,300; First session 4 weeks $9,600 / 3 weeks $7,850; Second session 3 weeks $7,850 / 2 weeks $7,250

$9,400–$17,600/session

Camp Walt Whitman is a coed sleepaway camp in Piermont on a 300-acre property. Its program is organized into arts, athletics, adventure and water sports. Most campers attend a seven-week summer, with shorter sessions for the youngest.

As published: 2027 tuition: full summer $17,600; first session (June 27 to July 24) $12,150; second session (July 25 to August 12) $9,400.

Ages 6–15 · $7,125–$10,350/session

A traditional four-week (plus two-week intro option) sleepaway camp for girls in grades 1-9, operating since 1920 on a well-equipped campus (33 cabins, pool, 12 tennis courts, ropes course) in Hebron, NH. Little pricing or staffing detail is published publicly.

As published: Summer 2027 tuition $10,350 for each ~3.5-week session; Explorer 2-week session $7,125

Ages 7–15

A traditional all-boys sports-focused overnight camp on Lake Winnipesaukee, with a Mainland campus for boys 7-12 and an Island campus for boys 13-15. The camp is technology free and describes more than 100 years of tradition.

As published: 2027: first session (June 23 to July 17) $10,150; second session (July 18 to Aug 7) $8,050; full summer $16,400; "Rookie Experience" 2-week intro (June 23 to July 6, grades 1-4, first summer only) $5,500

Ages 8–15

An independent, nonprofit Jewish overnight camp on a lake in Amherst for children from a range of Jewish backgrounds, run by the Friends of Young Judaea. Summer 2027 registration is open.

As published: 2027: full season (7 weeks, June 27 to August 15) $13,900; first session (4 weeks) $8,600; second session (3 weeks) $6,800; two-week first-timer sessions $4,600

Grades 2 to 9 (about ages 6–14)

A residential brother-sister camp pair in Wilmot (Kenwood and Evergreen) focused on friendship, sports, arts, music and outdoor adventure. Eligibility is by grade, with half sessions for children who have completed grades 2 through 7.

As published: 2027: $17,399 full summer (June 26 to Aug 10); $11,299 per half session; Rookie Week $1,999 (credited to next summer)

Ages 6–12

A full-summer day camp run by the Granite YMCA at the Abbot-Downing School in Concord, with swimming at the YMCA of Concord, state park field trips and local hikes, plus weekly themes and specialty camps. Leader-in-training (grades 8-9) and counselor-in-training (grades 10-11) programs are offered.

As published: Not published on the camp page (brochure or online registration system); before and after care at no additional charge

Ages 6–13

Conway Parks and Recreation runs a summer day camp Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. for children ages 6 to 13. Campers are grouped in color pods and take part in games, sports, arts and crafts, life skills, hiking and swimming, with weekly off-site pod trips. Early drop-off and late pick-up are available for a fee.

As published: 2026 fees: early bird $319 per child if registered and paid in full by May 8, then $379 per child. Early drop-off and late pick-up cost $75 early bird or $90 regular. Weekly amusement park trips cost extra. The town states scholarships and payment plans are available for qualifying families.

Grades 4 to 12 (about ages 8–17)

The Derryfield School, an independent day school in Manchester, runs summer day programs including Derryfield Repertory Theatre camp, a Summer Arts & Design program, a basketball camp, and academic enrichment courses. Theatre and arts programs run 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with daily lunch included.

As published: 2026 published: $670 per two-week session for Derryfield Repertory Theatre and for Summer Arts & Design (lunch included); $300 for the basketball camp (June 29-July 2, lunch included); $395 for one-week academic courses. 2027 prices not published.

A year-round children's program in Hooksett that runs a summer camp advertised with a 2027 flyer, with coaches who pass a level-2 background check. The business states it received a Hippo Best of 2025 award for Best Summer Camp in New Hampshire.

As published: Not published (tuition sent after contact form)

Ages 6–13

A town-run, unstructured supervised-play summer day program for Hudson residents and nonresidents lasting seven to eight weeks, from late June to mid-August. A full-program option and a 10-day pass booklet are offered, with before and after care available.

As published: 2026 fees were listed as "TBA" on the page read (full program or 10-day pass, resident and nonresident rates; before and after care $5 per service, per child, per day)

Ages 5–12

A licensed summer day camp run at the Krazy Kids indoor climbing and play facility in Pembroke for children entering kindergarten through grade 6. Camp runs nine weeks with optional early and after care.

As published: $245 per week (2026); $50 non-refundable registration fee, $25 per week deposit; early care $35/week, after care $25/week; $25/week sibling discount

A nonprofit day and overnight camp on more than 300 acres (Wah-Tut-Ca) in Northwood, running on the land since 1937, with six one-week sessions each summer. ACA accredited.

As published: 2026: day $389 per session, overnight $1,139 per session (one week); registration opens November 25, 2026 (2027 prices not published)

Ages 5–13

A family-owned traditional day camp on Corning Road in Manchester offering swimming, archery, kayaking, wall climbing, and sports for children from kindergarten through grade 8. The camp advertises 75 years of operation.

As published: 2027: $425 per child per week, all-inclusive (7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., swimming lessons included); $65 non-refundable deposit per week, balance due May 15

Meredith Parks and Recreation runs an eight-week summer camp at the Meredith Community Center for children entering grades K-8, running 9 a.m.-4 p.m. with early drop-off and late pick-up options, and including weekly Thursday field trips.

As published: Not published for the current season (2025 published rate was $50/week for one child for residents, $75/week for non-residents, per the department's own pricing documents; 2026 pricing was described by the department as increased but not itemized on pages reviewed)

Ages 5–18 · $1,815–$5,400/session

Merrowvista is the American Youth Foundation's coed camp in the Ossipee Mountains, with a day camp for entering grades K-3 and overnight programs for older campers through grade 12. Overnight campers live in cabin groups called Villages and choose weekly Interest Groups such as archery, sailing, woodshop, pottery and rock climbing. The site says the camp has run since 1925 and carries an ACA accreditation badge.

As published: 2027 early bird overnight rates: Pioneer (grades 3-5) $1,815 for one week, $3,650 for two weeks, $5,230 for three weeks; Torchbearer (grades 9-12) $5,400 for three weeks. Day camp (K-3) is $60 per day or $260 per week including swim lessons, with an optional bus for $20 per day. Need-based aid is requested during registration, and sibling discounts are offered.

Pinkerton Academy runs a slate of weeklong athletic day camps on campus each summer, including baseball, basketball, field hockey, girls lacrosse, volleyball, soccer goalkeeping and a high school fitness camp. Sign-up forms are downloadable from the athletics page.

As published: Not published on the page read

Ages 8–16

A residential girls' camp on Squam Lake offering sports, swimming and sailing, the arts and hiking. The 2027 session is published as August 16-29.

As published: 2027: $2,795 per camper for the two-week session; generous scholarships available

Ages 5–10

A six-week enrichment day camp for children run jointly by the town recreation department, the Sunapee School District and the Abbott Library, with beach days and weekly field trips. Dewey Beach has certified lifeguards daily.

As published: Not published in material seen (scholarships available, one week per child; $50 late fee after June 1)

Ages 6–16 · $295–$330/week

The University of New Hampshire's Campus Recreation department runs youth summer and vacation-week camps for grades 1-9 in Durham, including the Wildcat Vacation Camp for grades 1-6, based out of the Hamel Recreation Center.

As published: 2026 Camp Wildcat $295 per week; Teen $330 per session (five one-week sessions)

Grades 3 to 10 (about ages 7–15)

An independent, not-for-profit traditional residential boys' camp on 250 acres in the Lakes Region, with waterfront, sailing, team sports, wilderness trips and a woodshop. It states a 3:1 camper to staff ratio.

As published: 2027 (June 27 to August 14): 7 weeks $7,350; 4 weeks $5,695; 3 weeks $5,140; 2 weeks $3,805; 1 week (new campers) $1,905; 5% off with deposit by January 1, 2027

Ages 5–14

Winnisquam Camp is a K-8 summer day camp run by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central and Northern New Hampshire, combining club members from Belmont Elementary and Laconia's Pleasant Street and Elm Street schools. It runs long hours (6:45 a.m.-5:30 p.m.) with field trips, water games, arts and crafts, and sports.

As published: $240 if registered by May 1, $255 after; financial assistance available

Ages 6–12 · $95–$143/week

The Town of Wolfeboro runs a weekly summer day camp for children ages 6 to 12, with sign-in and sign-out at the Foss Field Pavilion. Campers are split into Group A for ages 6-8 and Group B for ages 9-12, and the day runs 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The town states the program aims to be a safe, nurturing and fun summer experience that builds skills.

As published: 2026 fees: $95 per week for residents and $143 per week for non-residents. Resident registration opened April 1 and non-resident registration opened April 15.

The summer camp of World Academy, a private school in Nashua, offering SummerQuest for grades 1-4, Navigators for grades 5-8, and half-day specialty programs such as basketball, soccer, painting, and amateur radio. Weekly blocks run June 15 to August 21, 2026.

As published: 2026: SummerQuest $335 per week (8 a.m.-5 p.m.); Navigators $350 per week (8 a.m.-4 p.m.); Specialty AM $210 per week; early/late care add-on $25 per week (Specialty AM $165 per week); registration fee $15 per week up to $150; lunch not included

Ages 5–15

A day camp for boys and girls run by the Granite YMCA (YMCA of Strafford County) with outdoor activities, swimming, an adventure ropes course, crafts and sports. 2027 sessions were not yet announced.

As published: Not published on pages read

Ages 8–16

A Merrimack Valley YMCA boys overnight camp on Bear Island in Lake Winnipesaukee, offering two-week sessions plus one-week sessions for first-time juniors. Cabins hold 8-12 boys and 2 staff.

As published: 2027: $2,675 per two-week session; $1,600 per one-week session (first-time juniors entering grades 3-6); $300 / $200 deposits

Kindergarten to grade 9 (about ages 4–14)

A YMCA traditional day camp on Great Pond (Kingston Lake) for children entering kindergarten through 9th grade, grouped into Eagles, Middlers and Voyagers units. Voyagers spend one night at camp on the second Thursday of each two-week session.

As published: 2026 published: $405 per one-week session, $810 per two-week session. 2027 prices not yet posted (registration opens in January)

Ages 8–16

A Merrimack Valley YMCA girls overnight camp on Bear Island in Lake Winnipesaukee, celebrating its 75th anniversary, with four two-week sessions. Cabins hold 8-12 campers and 2 staff.

As published: 2027: $2,675 per two-week session (excludes bus, camp store, laundry); $300 deposit

Ages 8–15

A YMCA of Greater Boston overnight camp for boys on Lake Winnipesaukee, offering two-week and four-week sessions with a swim class every day and elective activities such as archery, sports, canoeing, ropes and drama. The camp is technology free and its cabins have no electricity.

As published: 2027: $2,700 for a 2-week session or $5,400 for a 4-week session, plus a required camp store fee of $100 / $200; LIT $4,800; CIT $1,400. Early bird saves $100 / $400 through Dec 1, 2026. Horseback riding and waterskiing are add-ons (price not read)

Ages 8–15

The YMCA of Greater Boston's overnight camp for girls on Lake Winnipesaukee, with two-week and four-week sessions built around swimming, water sports, arts, drama and outdoor skills. It is the sister camp to North Woods and is technology free.

As published: 2027: $2,700 for a 2-week session or $5,400 for a 4-week session, plus a required camp store fee of $100 / $200; LIT $4,800; CIT $1,400. Early bird saves $100 / $400 through Dec 1, 2026

Ages 5–11

A youth summer sports camp at Capital City Sports & Fitness in Concord with professional coaching and before and after care included in the price. The page lists it as running June 22-August 14.

As published: $275 for 1 week; $900 for 4 weeks; $1,600 for 8 weeks (before and after care included)