Summer Camps in Lakes Region, NH

Aerospace summer camps for elementary, middle and high school students at Laconia Airport, sponsored by WinnAero, the Laconia Airport Authority and the FAA, with hands-on STEM and aviation activities. A 2026 brochure and orientation kit are posted.

As published: Not published on pages read (brochure not read)

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 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 7–15 · $6,950–$17,450/session

Camp Birchmont is a family-owned overnight camp on a 300-acre campus in Wolfeboro, operating for over 75 years and serving boys and girls ages 7-15. It offers 3, 4, and 7-week sessions with more than 30 activities across aquatics, athletics, arts, and adventure, and advertises a 3:1 camper-to-staff ratio.

As published: 2027 tuition: Rookie/Trailblazer 2-week $6,950; Second Session 3-week $9,450; First Session 4-week $10,950; Full Season 7-week $17,450

Ages 8–16

A faith-based residential camp for boys in the Lakes Region, with archery, canoeing, horseback riding, sailing and water skiing, plus Explorer Club, Leadership Development, Horsemanship and SCUBA programs. It is part of the Christian Camps network.

As published: 2027: one-week sessions $1,635; two-week sessions $3,335 (registration opens Sept 1)

A Lutheran (ELCA) camp and retreat center on Ossipee Lake offering one- and two-week resident camp for kids and a three-week Day Camp for ages 5-11, plus family camp. Registration for 2027 opens October 30, 2026.

As published: 2027 resident camp tiered by week: $1,140 (Tier 1), $1,005 (Tier 2), $880 (Tier 3); Day Camp $285/week plus $50 non-refundable application fee; camperships available

Ages 7–15 · $5,750–$10,300/session

A coed, internationally-oriented traditional overnight camp on Ossipee Lake in Freedom, NH, tracing back to 1926, with a published "international package" to support campers entering the US. Sessions run 2 or 4 weeks at a premium price point ($5,750-$10,300), and the camp markets itself heavily on its review volume.

As published: 2027 rates, per session: 2-week $5,750 ($750 deposit); 4-week $10,300 ($750 deposit)

Ages 8–16

A faith-based residential camp for girls in the Lakes Region with horseback riding, archery, sailing and woodworking. It shares the Christian Camps site and registration with Camp Brookwoods.

As published: 2027: one-week sessions $1,635; two-week sessions $3,335 (registration opens Sept 1)

Ages 8–15

An overnight camp for boys on Squam Lake offering three-and-a-half or seven week sessions, with waterfront, crafts, landsports, backpacking and canoe trips plus specialties such as blacksmithing, mountain biking, lacrosse and fly-fishing. Run by three generations of the Thomsen family.

As published: 2027: half session $7,100; full session $12,100; CIT program $8,100 ($4,800 for four weeks)

Ages 6–15 · $1,300–$2,500/session

Camp Fatima for boys in Gilmanton Iron Works and Camp Bernadette for girls in Wolfeboro are Catholic sleepaway camps run by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Manchester. The camps are ACA-accredited, welcome campers of all faiths, and combine swimming, water sports, archery, sports and arts with faith activities such as nightly prayer at the Shrine. Fatima also runs a co-ed Special Needs Week for campers with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

As published: 2027 tuition: two-week sessions $2,500 (June 27 to July 10, July 11 to 24, July 25 to August 7, and August 8 to 21 at Bernadette); one-week Starter Week and August 8 to 14 sessions $1,300; Special Needs Week $1,000. Registration fee $250 per camper per session ($150 for one-week sessions). Sibling discount $100 per session. Need-based financial aid applications are due February 1.

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 8–16 · $5,550–$12,840/session

Camp Kabeyun is a technology-free overnight camp for boys ages 8 to 16 on 86 acres with a mile of shorefront at the south end of Lake Winnipesaukee. Campers choose their own daily activities and trips, and most attend one of two four-week half-summer sessions. First-time campers ages 8 to 11 can start with a shorter introductory session, and returning 16 and 17 year olds can apply for a counseling internship.

As published: 2027 tuition: Half-Summer 1 or 2 (four weeks) $7,710 each; the full eight-week Summer $12,840; Introductory sessions for first-time campers ages 8 to 11 $5,550. Counseling Internship (ages 16-17) is $7,710 plus a $360 spending allowance. The camp has a tuition assistance program and states about 15-20% of campers receive aid.

Ages 6–16 · $2,800–$3,900/session

An international, coed Catholic overnight camp on Ossipee Lake, operated by the Marist Brothers since 1949, drawing campers from around the world and running a year-round global staff-hiring process (including visa processing). Tuition is not published, and the camp emphasizes faith, community, and multi-generational family attendance in its own marketing.

As published: Summer 2027 per 2-week session: Opening Rate $2,800 up to Full Rate $3,900

Ages 8–17

An adventure camp for children with congenital heart conditions, held on the grounds of Camp Merrowvista, where campers solve a new mystery theme each year. The 2026 weekend ran October 10-12.

As published: Not published

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%

Ages 6–15

An all-girls sleepaway camp on Lake Winnipesaukee in Moultonborough, "Since 1951," for girls ages 6-15 with an ACA accreditation. Offers a full experience and a 2-week introductory program for girls entering 2nd grade.

As published: 2027: Full Experience (June 22 to August 7) $17,300; 2 Weeks on Winni (June 22 to July 6) $5,500; optional riding $1,000 or $1,600

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 11–21

An overnight camp for youth and adults with a broad range of disabilities at Hidden Valley Reservation, shared with Scouting America New Hampshire. Seven weekly sessions serve ages 11-21 and two serve adults 22 and older, with round-the-clock on-site nursing.

As published: 2027: $1,625 per session (small group, 2-3 campers per counselor); 1-on-1 listed as $2,125 on the page (page text unclear); non-NH residents $2,975. Deposit $500 per camper per session (NH) or $750 (non-NH)

A family camp for children with asthma and their families run by the nonprofit Zebra Crossings at Camp Merrowvista, mixing a classic camp experience (swimming, ropes course, campfires) with asthma education. The 2026 session was August 20-23.

As published: Not published

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 3–5 · $90/week

The Gilford Youth Center, a nonprofit community center that has operated since 2009, runs Splish Splash Camp for potty-trained children ages 3-5, a weekly program that the center describes as reaching full capacity due to limited space.

As published: $90 per week

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

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.

Ages 8–15

An independent boarding and day school that opens its campus each summer to camps; its own program, Nothing But NET, is a three-day coed basketball camp led by the varsity head coach. The school also partners with outside programs on campus.

As published: Not published

Ages 5–14 · $270–$320/week

WildQuest is a nature-themed day camp run by Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center on its 160-acre Laconia campus, serving children ages 5-14 (plus teen instructor tracks) since 1999. Weekly sessions run 9 a.m.-4 p.m. with extended care available, and scholarships are offered for income-eligible families.

As published: $270/week (members), $320/week (non-members); extended care $45/week

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 5–13

A nature day camp run by the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, with weeklong half-day and full-day sessions for children ages 5-13 across a nine-week summer, plus counselor-in-training options for teens 14-17. The Center also added a spring break camp.

As published: 2026 weekly fees not found in accessible sources. 2025 published: half-day week ages 5-6 $179 members / $208 non-members; half-day ages 7-9 $224 / $260; full-day week $378 / $420 (from a search summary of the 2025 schedule PDF, not re-verified)

A program for at-risk New Hampshire boys that runs summer sessions on Mayhew Island in Newfound Lake plus Link-Up weekly sessions. The 2026 Island Challenge ran in two sessions of three weeks.

As published: Not published

A Christian summer camp and retreat center in central New Hampshire running seven weeks of summer programming for children, youth and adults, with a spring-fed lake and ropes course. It is ACA accredited.

As published: Not published (rates page returned an authorization error)

Ages 9–17

A small watersports camp on a New Hampshire lake teaching wakeboarding, wakesurfing, waterskiing and wake skating with the camp's own boats and gear, in one-week sessions. Founder and director Evan Goldner has worked in the camp industry since 2004.

As published: 2027: $3,500 per week (includes activities, equipment, meals); $1,750 deposit; $250 off if enrolled before January 1, 2027; 3.5% fee on card payments

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

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 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.

Ages 8–16 · $950–$3,025/session

A nonprofit, all-boys traditional overnight camp on Lake Winnipesaukee, founded in 1903 and among the oldest continuously operating camps in the country. It's YMCA-run with a 24/7 onsite healthcare team and tiered per-session pricing, but publishes little detail on staff hiring, ratios, or camp size.

As published: Per session: 2-week Tier 1 $3,375 / Tier 2 $2,475; 1-week Tier 1 $1,675 / Tier 2 $1,275; $175 non-refundable registration fee

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

Ages 8–15

A Granite YMCA boys overnight camp on Halfmoon Lake in Alton, ACA accredited, with water skiing, sailing, tubing, a high ropes course, zip line and climbing tower. Sessions run from one week to a full summer.

As published: 2027: One week $1,650; two weeks $2,775; one month $5,400; full summer $10,450; CIT $500; intersession day $200

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