Summer Camps in Greater Manchester & Concord, NH

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)

A camp for people with developmental and physical disabilities, running since 1931, with residential camp (ages six and up), day camp sessions, Life Camp, and the CamPower work-skills program. A 2027 Schedule and Fees PDF is linked from its site.

As published: Not published on the page fetched (2027 Schedule and Fees PDF linked)

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 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

Grades 1 to 9 (about ages 5–14)

A Girl Scout day camp on 30 forested acres on Sandy and Sebbins Ponds in Bedford, with one- and two-week sessions from late June to late August. It is open to Girl Scouts from kindergarten through grade 8, with counselor-in-training options for grades 9-10.

As published: 2026: most one-week programs $350; two-week programs $700; two-week CIT $600; service-hour programs $175 (Program Aide) or $125 (CIT); each registration includes a $100 non-refundable deposit

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 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 6–16

Camp Pa-Gon-Ki is The Granite YMCA's traditional summer day camp in Londonderry, serving campers ages 6-16 with a blend of traditional and modern camp activities aimed at teamwork, creativity, and personal growth.

As published: Not published

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

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 5–16 · $270–$440/week

A YMCA day camp on Lake Naticook in Merrimack, NH, running since 1924 for ages 5-16 across general ("Summer FUN") and specialty tracks, with a Leaders-in-Training program for teens. Weekly pricing varies by program type, and camp-wide enrollment figures aren't published.

As published: Per week (except LIT): Summer FUN $270-$410/week; Specialty Camps $290-$440/week; LIT $450-$530/session; Pre/post care $65/week

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

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

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 6–14

Concord Parks and Recreation runs eight-week day camps based at the City Wide Community Center: Stay & Play for grades 1-5, Adventure Camp for grades 3-5 with out-of-town trips, and Teen Adventure Camp for grades 6-8. Activities include swimming, cooking, arts and crafts, hikes, kayaking and beach trips.

As published: Not published on the camp page (fees are in the 2026 Spring brochure); in-person registration allows payment plans and scholarship assistance

Ages 6–15

Three-day studio art workshops at the Currier Museum of Art in Manchester, offered through July and August in age groups 6-8, 9-11, and 12-15. Materials are provided.

As published: $210 per three-day session ($189 members); year not stated on the page (sessions listed July 15-17 and July 22-24, which match 2026)

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 10–17 · $1,400/session

The Aviation Museum of New Hampshire runs two-week aviation and aerospace day camps at its Londonderry location for ages 10 to 17. Campers study aviation history, aerospace engineering, flight simulation, weather forecasting and air traffic control, and take field trips such as airport visits.

As published: 2026: $1,400 per two-week session, payment plans available; financial aid covers up to 75 percent of the cost

Grades 1 to 5 (about ages 5–10)

A Scouting America day camp at Camp Carpenter in Manchester, open to Scouts and non-Scouts in grades 1-5, with five weekly sessions in July and early August 2026. Camp Carpenter itself has served Scouts for 90 years.

As published: 2026: $330 per camper per week; $390 with aftercare; paid in full at registration

Ages 7–16

A junior golf day camp billed as the first and largest in the state, with campers bused each day to par 3 courses for clinics in pitching, chipping, putting and full swing plus at least nine holes of golf. Friday ends with an awards ceremony at Funspot.

As published: Not published on pages read (registration form and brochure not read)

Ages 4–12

The summer camp of Gage Farm Schoolhouse, a small farm-based school on a 15-acre farm in Goffstown, for children ages 4 to 12 with weekly sessions in summer. Children must be fully potty trained.

As published: 2026 schedule: regular hours (8:05 a.m.-2 p.m.) 2 days $150, 3 days $220, 5 days $280; extended hours (7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.) 2 days $180, 3 days $265, 5 days $335 (page does not say explicitly these are weekly rates)

Kindergarten to grade 6 (about ages 4–11)

A girls-only summer camp from Girls Inc. of New Hampshire for girls entering kindergarten through grade 6, held in Nashua and Manchester. 2026 enrollment was open with Manchester full and limited spots in Nashua.

As published: Not published on the camp page (Hippo Press 2026 roundup lists $225, with a sliding scale; third-party, not confirmed on the official page)

Ages 6–12

A summer tennis camp designed and run by the club's tennis professionals at Longfellow Tennis & Swim Club, with ball-color groups for ages 6-12 and semi-private lessons for middle and high school players. Registration for 2026 sessions was open with a downloadable application.

As published: Not published on the page read (session details in linked PDF)

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 · $375/week

Joppa Hill Educational Farm runs weekly day camps for ages 5 to 12 on its Bedford farm, in two age groups (5-8 and 9-12). Weekly themes in 2026 included wetlands, farming, forest exploration and wool arts, with farm chores and unstructured woods time each day.

As published: 2026: $375 per full week, 9 am to 3 pm; extended day until 4 pm is $50 per week; snack boost $20 per week

Ages 7–14

Junior summer golf camps run by LPGA/PGA coach Kelli Kostick: a beginner Junior Skill Builders camp for ages 8-12 and a High School Prep camp for middle and high school players. Both are capped at 12 players.

As published: 2026: Junior Skill Builders $299 per person (3 lessons of 2 hours); High School Prep $549 per person (3 sessions of 5 hours)

Kimball Jenkins, a historic estate and school of art in Concord, runs a themed summer art camp for children ages 6-14 in two-week sessions with an optional recreational block, combining art instruction with outdoor campus time.

As published: 2025 season: $650 (early bird, 2-week session, 9am-2pm) or $700 (with recreational block, 9am-4pm); rose to $675/$725 after May 1; one-week options from $350-$400; multi-session discounts of $25 per session

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

Ages 4–13

LetGoYourMind runs STEM and robotics-focused summer camps at multiple New Hampshire locations, including One Church outposts in both Concord and Bedford, serving children in three age bands from 4 through 13.

As published: Not published

Ages 5–14 · $288–$360/week

The McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center offers week-long STEM day camps on site in Concord, with themes such as astronomy, rocketry, dinosaurs, coding and earth science. Camps are grouped by age, from 5-7 up to 12-14, and several 2026 weeks sold out.

As published: 2026: $360 per week standard ($320 for members), sibling rate $335; the 4-day first week is $288 standard; drop-off 8:30 am, pickup 2 or 3 pm depending on the camp

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

The camping ministry of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Boston, running a summer camp (plus fall and winter camps) at Camp Merrimac Road in Contoocook. The home page announces Fall Camp 2026.

As published: 2026: $650 per camper for the first camper per week ($600 second, $550 third and beyond); $200 deposit; winter camp field trips $325 or $375; fall camp (October 10-12) $300

Ages 6–15 · $345/week

A nature-themed day camp run by NH Audubon at its McLane Center (Concord) and Massabesic Center (Auburn) locations, for ages roughly 4-12, with small group sizes (8-12 campers) and programming led partly by staff naturalists/scientists. At $345/week it sits solidly in the day-camp price tier, with add-on before/after care.

As published: $345/week, prorated for short weeks; Before Care $10/day ($50/week), After Care $15/day ($75/week)

Ages 5–13

A Concord climbing gym running a weekly indoor day camp plus outdoor adventure camps at Rumney Rocks and in the White Mountains, with 2026 camps for ages 5 to 17. Outdoor Skills Camp uses a 1:6 guide ratio and includes climbing gear.

As published: NH Adventure Camp and Outdoor Skills Camp $675 per participant per week; Advanced Climbing Camp $750 (10% off for NHCF Team members); indoor camp weekly price not listed (early drop-off or late pickup $15/day)

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 6–12

A Nike-branded youth baseball camp run by US Sports Camps on SNHU's Penmen Field in Manchester, led by former longtime SNHU head coach Scott Loiseau and a coaching staff with Division I and professional player-development experience. At $399 for a 4-day session it's priced as a short, high-intensity skills camp rather than a full-week program, and prior sessions have reportedly sold out.

As published: $399 per 4-day session (2026 schedule)

A Montessori school in Manchester that runs summer camp from June through September with a 2026 "Animal Kingdom" theme for toddlers, preschool and kindergarten children, and elementary-age children. Families choose 5-day, 3-day, or 2-day schedules.

As published: Not published; same tuition as the regular year-round program, listed on the Admissions page

Ages 6–13 · $305–$355/week

Outdoor Discovery Camp is a summer day camp run by the Town of Amherst Recreation Department at the Peabody Mill Environmental Center on Brook Road. It serves campers entering grades 1 to 7 and focuses on exploring the outdoors, with a new theme each week, theme block stations, water play or hiking in the afternoons, and optional Wednesday field trips. A separate Mini Camp serves ages 4 and 5.

As published: 2026: $305 per week for residents, $355 per week for non-residents; $95 or $105 per day; full summer $1,990 resident or $2,330 non-resident; before care or after care $85 resident or $100 non-resident per week each, both $140 or $160

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

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 8–14 · $310–$325/week

SEE Science Center runs one-week STEM day camps at its Manchester museum, with several camps split into two age groups. The 2026 season offered 14 camp sessions over seven weeks, including topics such as forensic science and espionage (iSpy Camp). Campers bring a packed lunch and there is optional aftercare.

As published: 2026: $325 per week, $310 per week for SEE members; aftercare 3:30-5:00 pm is $50 per week; families enrolled in EBT, SNAP or SunBucks can register for $50 per week with a posted code; $50 of each registration is non-refundable

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 5–11

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)

Ages 7–17

A summer location of the national iD Tech franchise, held on the SNHU campus in Manchester, offering coding, game-dev, robotics, and 3D-printing camps for kids and teens, starting at $1,079/week. Instructors are vetted with background checks and recruited nationally rather than hired locally.

As published: Starting at $1,079/week; payment plans from $375