Best Arts Summer Camps in New Hampshire

A nonprofit youth theater program in Wilton, NH that pairs young performers and stage-crew members with professional theater artists to create original works, running tuition-free for "56 seasons." No enrollment figures, founding year, or pricing are published, consistent with its identity as a small, mission-driven arts nonprofit rather than a large traditional camp.

As published: "Tuition Free Programming for all!" — no dollar figure published

Brewster Academy, an independent boarding and day school in Wolfeboro, hosts summer sports and arts camps on campus, including lacrosse, tennis, soccer, field hockey, and ceramics, as well as some led by its own faculty. Camp inquiries go to the school's summer office.

As published: Not published on the camps page (prices set by each camp operator)

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

Grades 4 to 11 (about ages 8–16) · $2,130–$2,890/session

Camp Huckins is an ACA-accredited overnight camp for girls in grades 3 through 9, run by the Carroll County YMCA on more than 250 acres in Freedom. Campers attend two-week sessions with a lake waterfront that includes sailing, kayaking, paddleboarding and waterskiing, plus arts, dance and drama, mountain biking and a tech-free setting. Older campers can move into a Leadership Division with a W program and a Counselor in Training program.

As published: 2026 two-week session tuition uses a voluntary three-tier system: Tier 1 $2,890, Tier 2 $2,645, Tier 3 $2,130, plus a $200 non-refundable registration fee. The camp says families applying for financial assistance should register at Tier 3. Horseback riding, waterskiing and off-site hiking carry additional fees.

Ages 8–15

A traditional ACA-accredited overnight camp for girls in the foothills of the White Mountains, run by third-generation directors, with structured instruction plus creative electives. Includes tennis, water skiing, sailing, crew, riding, gymnastics and dance.

As published: 2027: Full session (June 27 to August 14) $14,600; 1st session $9,725; 2nd session $8,050; Splash of Magic 2-week (current grades 1-4) $5,525

A Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts camp on 300 wooded acres at Little Island Pond in Pelham, offering overnight and day options with water, adventure and creative arts programs. The site says it is celebrating 96 years.

As published: Not published on page read (financial aid available)

Ages 3–10

A dance studio near Portsmouth running Monday to Thursday themed dance camps in summer for ages 3-6 and 7-10, each ending in a performance for family and friends. Half-day and full-day options include a supervised lunch and afternoon craft time.

As published: Summer 2026: ages 3-6 mini camp $169; ages 7-10 half-day $249; full-day option $369 (ages 3-10); prices per camp week

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.

Ages 9–16

A non-competitive overnight arts camp held on the Tilton School campus, limited to 90 campers per session, with camper-chosen schedules in visual arts, theatre, dance, music, film, photography, culinary arts, writing and athletics. It offers two-week and four-week sessions.

As published: 2027 full rate $5,750 for 2 weeks or $9,850 for 4 weeks; community rate $5,400 (2 weeks) or $9,450 (4 weeks); $300 / $500 off for enrolling by Oct 31, 2026. Deposit $1,500; financial aid and payment plans available

Grades 3 to 12 (about ages 7–17)

Creative Arts at Keene (C.A.K.E.) is an award-winning multi-arts day camp for grades 3-12 where campers build their own schedule from dance, theatre, art, creative writing, music, tech theatre and more, with a festival week of performances. MoCo Arts also runs CupCAKE for ages 4 through third grade.

As published: 2026: $990 for all four weeks (early bird $890), $255 per week full days, $135 per week half days; $25 deposit per week; aftercare $20/day; 5% sibling discount. CupCAKE listed at $240/week in the Keene Sentinel 2026 directory (third party)

Ages 4–12 · $185–$325/week

The Nashua Community Music School runs weeklong summer music camps at its 2 Lock Street building. Half-day camps (Broadway Babies, Instrument Adventures Jr.) serve ages 4 to 7, and full-day camps (Broadway Week, Instrument Adventures, Pop Star 2026) serve ages 8 to 12. Campers sing, dance, act and try more than 20 instruments, and some weeks end in a live show or concert.

As published: 2026: half-day camps $185 per week (9:00am-12:30pm); full-day camps $325 per week (9:00am-3:00pm); early drop-off $50 per week and late pick-up $75 per week optional

Ages 6–8

Weekly theatre camps run by the Barn Playhouse, described as one of the oldest continuously operating summer theaters in the country, with themed weeks from June 22 to August 14, 2026. Camps are taught by Barn staff and professional guest artists.

As published: 2026: $350 per week; family and full-camper discounts and tuition assistance available

Ages 7–18

Palace Youth Theatre, part of The Palace Theatre in Manchester, runs one- and two-week summer theatre camps for students entering grades 2 through 12. Camps teach music, dance and acting and end with a public show; 2026 camp productions included The Music Man KIDS and The SpongeBob Musical.

As published: Not published

Ages 5–15 · $375/week

Peacock Players, a community theatre in downtown Nashua, runs a weekly summer theatre camp for rising kindergarten through 9th grade. Campers work on theatre, music and dance and finish each session with a variety showcase for families.

As published: 2026: $375 per week, Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm; no before or after care in 2026

Ages 5–14

A professional regional theatre's summer camp, held at New Hampton School's campus near Meredith, with themed one-week sessions for ages 5-11 and two-week sessions for ages 12-14. Camp runs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

As published: 2026: Camps 1-3 (ages 5-11) $325 per week; Upper Camp (ages 12-14) $550 for two weeks; optional meal plan $50 per week ($65 per week for Upper Camp)

Ages 8–15

A Granite YMCA girls overnight camp on about 275 acres in Strafford, ACA accredited, with climbing tower, ropes courses, archery, kayaking and performing arts. Offers one-week to full-summer options.

As published: 2027: One week $1,650; two weeks $2,775; one month $5,400; full summer (June 27 to August 21) $10,450; CIT $500; registration opens October 1, 2026; 10% Y member discount