Camps with camping in New Hampshire

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.

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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)

Grades 2 to 12 (about ages 6–17)

A faith-based residential camp on Newfound Lake in Hebron, run by Berea Ministries, with week-long Sunday to Saturday sessions for elementary (Discovery Camp), junior/senior high and girls camps. Activities include swimming, boating, archery, riflery, a rock wall and a high ropes course.

As published: 2027, per week: Discovery Camp $800 (before April 30) / $850; Junior/Senior High weeks $790 to $860 (before April 30) / $840 to $910 after; Girls Camp $875 / $925; $150 first-time camper discount

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 8–15

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)

Grades 3 to 10 (about ages 7–15)

A coed overnight camp on 250 acres of forest and farm in Marlborough, offering summer camp for grades 3-10 along with winter, family and gap programs, described as "a place of self-discovery, community, and nature connection since 1946." The nhcamps.org listing says programs follow Waldorf education principles and a working farm is built into daily life.

As published: 2027: 24-day session $7,400; 10-day sessions (grades 3-4 only) $3,250; seven weeks $13,800; deposit $1,000 ($2,000 for seven weeks)

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.

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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.

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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 7–15 · $6,370–$14,410/session

Camp Mowglis is an ACA-accredited overnight camp for boys on Newfound Lake. It offers a Cub Program for ages 7-9 and The Pack for ages 10-15, with campers choosing from about 16 activities and going on weekly hiking and camping trips. The camp calls itself "Unplugged and Authentic Since 1903."

As published: 2027 tuition: 7-week full season $14,410; 4-week Cub Program $9,600; 4-week Intro Pack $11,640; 3-week Cub Program $8,100; Yearling/Junior Staff $8,100. A lower Standard Tuition rate is also listed (for example $11,300 for the 7-week season, $7,560 for the 4-week Cub Program and $6,370 for the 3-week Cub Program). The camp also notes limited scholarships.

Ages 9–15 · $7,600–$12,200/session

Camp Onaway is a traditional residential camp for girls ages 9 to 15 on Newfound Lake. Its program includes hiking, canoe and backpacking trips, overnight camping, leadership programs and cabin living. Sessions are a seven-week full season or three-week sessions for rising fourth graders.

As published: 2027 tuition: 7-week session $12,200; 3-week Wendies sessions $7,600 each; 3.5-week OWLE program $7,600 (dates to be set by enrollment). Aid is need-based, applications are due each December, and the camp states about 30% of campers receive aid.

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

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

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.

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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.

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A YMCA residential camp in Richmond, run by the Takodah YMCA in North Swanzey. Dates and rates are on a separate page not read.

As published: Two-week camp $2,950 / $2,700 / $2,450 and one-week camp $1,500 / $1,375 / $1,250 by pricing tier; Leader Corps $2,950

Ages 9–12

A free traditional resident summer camp on 128 acres near Franconia for New Hampshire youth, run as the major project of the New Hampshire Elks since 1969. It offers archery, hiking, ropes courses and swimming, plus a teen week.

As published: Free (the site describes it as a free New Hampshire summer camp)

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

The Harris Center runs nature-based summer camps from its Hancock base for children from preschool through 10th grade. Programs include Explorers weeks for the youngest campers and a Monadnock Leadership Camp for rising 8th to 10th graders, run with the Peterborough Recreation Department. Days are spent outdoors with naturalists.

As published: Tuition Not published on the camp page; 2026 before care is $5 per day and after care is $15 per day; camp scholarships are offered

Grades 3 to 12 (about ages 7–17)

The outdoor ministries camp of the New Hampshire Conference United Church of Christ on Pine Mountain in the White Mountains, running Christian overnight camps with hiking, climbing and canoeing for grades 3-12. It is ACA accredited and also hosts adult and family retreats.

As published: Sessions page (footer year 2025, dates match 2026): week-long camps $750 / $620 / $545 (three unlabeled choose-your-price tiers); shorter camps $330 / $285 / $240. 2027 sessions "coming soon"

Ages 9–18

A nonprofit wilderness expedition school on a year-round organic farm offering one- to four-week summer expedition and basecamp programs for ages 9-18, including whitewater paddling, climbing and caving, mountain biking, ocean expeditions and wilderness skills. Registration for 2027 opens November 1.

As published: Not published on the pages read (Keene Sentinel 2026 directory lists $790 to $2,150 per week; sliding scale and scholarships available)

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)

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

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.

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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.

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Ages 9–17

An ACA-accredited Mass Audubon residential camp on Hubbard Pond with traditional overnight, specialty and family camps, ropes courses, archery and waterfront access. Campers are grouped in units by age and gender.

As published: 2026 (Mass Audubon member prices): one week $1,770; two weeks $3,250; Nature Escape (ages 13-14) $2,425; family camp 3 nights $400 to $595 per person; membership required. 2027 prices not seen

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.

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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

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 8–15

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