Summer Camps in Seacoast, NH

Ages 11–17

A residential arts and building camp run by Beam Center where campers collaborate on a large "Big Project" each session, with small-group domains, independent work in metal shop, woodshop, art barn and fabrication lab, and daily swimming and athletics. Tiered tuition is based on household size, income and assets.

As published: 2027 full cost: $6,900 for 4 weeks, $3,450 for 2 weeks (tiered tuition and scholarships available; 25% deposit)

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)

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

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

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)

Ages 7–15

A Jewish overnight camp on a 65-acre property in Northwood, NH, founded in 1944 and serving grades 3-11 with flexible 2- to 7-week sessions and a dedicated "Kerem" counselor-in-training track for older teens. Pricing and staffing detail are not published on the pages reviewed.

As published: Not published

Ages 6–7

Short themed camps at the Children's Museum in Dover, such as Ancient Greek Discovery and Eco Builders STEAM Discovery, held 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. over three days. Each begins with museum play time and outdoor park time when weather allows.

As published: 2026: $165 per three-day camp ($145 members)

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 7 to 12 (about ages 11–17)

A summer academic program at Phillips Exeter Academy for students in grades 7-12, taught by experienced faculty using the Harkness method, in a program the school calls more than a century old. More than 600 students attend from over 40 countries.

As published: 2027: day students $8,250 (includes three academic courses); families earning under $150,000 pay no tuition

Ages 13–15 · $750–$1,300/season

Exeter's Parks and Recreation Department runs a Teen Summer Adventure Camp for students entering grades 8-9, an eight-week program (June-August) that includes an opening Camp Open House where counselors are introduced to families.

As published: $1,250 (residents) / $1,300 (non-residents) for the full 8 weeks; $750/$775 for a 4-week session; a 3% processing fee applies to card payments

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 7–18 · $225–$550/session

The Portsmouth Music and Arts Center runs one-week summer art, filmmaking and music camps for students from grade 2 through high school. The 2026 lineup included the PMAC Artist Camp for grades 2-7, filmmaking camps for grades 5-8 and 8-12, Summer Rock 101 for ages 9-11, and teen jazz and rock workshops for ages 12-17. The center offers tuition aid for youth camps.

As published: 2026 prices: PMAC Artist Camp (grades 2-7) $375 per week; Filmmaking grades 5-8 $450 and grades 8-12 $550; Mission Imagination (grades 3-5, four days) $300; Summer Rock 101 (ages 9-11) $225; Teen Jazz Workshop (ages 12-17) $400. The center recommends applying early for tuition aid.

A locally owned creative arts studio offering kids' arts and crafts camps for children 6 and up, run as day-by-day vacation and summer camps with aftercare. December 2026 vacation camps are currently on its calendar.

As published: $99 per day for the December 2026 vacation camp (official calendar); summer camp cited at $99/day or $450/week by Macaroni Kid (third party, 2024)

Ages 4–11

The Seacoast Science Center runs marine and nature day camps at Odiorne Point State Park. Treks serves ages 4-5 and Seaside Safari serves grades K-5, with Stewards for grades 6-8 and a Marine Biology program for high school students. Activities range from outdoor exploration, art and games to kayaking, surfing and whale watching for the older groups.

As published: Not published

Ages 5–12 · $169/week

A LEGO-based STEM/STEAM franchise location in Dover, NH, running robotics and coding camps, classes, workshops, and parties for children from preschool through high school age. Half-day camps start at $169/week, positioning it as an affordable, enrichment-style rather than full-day traditional camp.

As published: Half-day camps starting at $169/week; one-day workshops starting at $24/workshop

Strawbery Banke Museum runs one-week summer camps focused on history, nature and storytelling, including pirate adventures, Victorian crafts, gardening and WWII homefront life. Before and aftercare is available for all camps. The museum's page says 2027 summer camp offerings are coming soon.

As published: Not published. Need-based assistance is available through the History Within Reach fund, and card members receive a 75% discount, which the museum gives as $100 per one-week session.

Ages 6–15 · $329/week

Summer Sessions Surf Shop runs a weekday surf camp for beginners and returning surfers at Sawyers Beach in Rye, with equipment included. Kids learn paddling, standing, turning and riding waves along with safety, etiquette and ocean awareness, in morning or afternoon sessions. The shop also offers Tuesday evening surf nights for younger and older kids.

As published: Kid's Camp Week $329 for five days; Grom Surf Night (ages 6-9) and Youth Surf Night (ages 9-15) are $199 each for a four-session block. The site notes registration for 2027 will go live in February, and the listed weekly schedule runs June 1-5 through August 24-28 without stating a year.

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)

The University of New Hampshire's community sailing program on Mendums Pond, offering sailing, kayaking and paddleboarding sessions in summer for ages 5 and up at beginner through advanced racing levels, plus a Mendums Seacoast Sailing Team for grades 7-12. Summer registration runs through the UNH Youth Programs site.

As published: Summer session prices not read; the spring 2026 MSST team program (grades 7-12) listed at $225

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 8–15

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

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)