Camps with dance in New Hampshire

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 8–15

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

Ages 6–15 · $7,125–$10,350/session

A traditional four-week (plus two-week intro option) sleepaway camp for girls in grades 1-9, operating since 1920 on a well-equipped campus (33 cabins, pool, 12 tennis courts, ropes course) in Hebron, NH. Little pricing or staffing detail is published publicly.

As published: Summer 2027 tuition $10,350 for each ~3.5-week session; Explorer 2-week session $7,125

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

Grades 2 to 9 (about ages 6–14)

A residential brother-sister camp pair in Wilmot (Kenwood and Evergreen) focused on friendship, sports, arts, music and outdoor adventure. Eligibility is by grade, with half sessions for children who have completed grades 2 through 7.

As published: 2027: $17,399 full summer (June 26 to Aug 10); $11,299 per half session; Rookie Week $1,999 (credited to next summer)

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

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 8–16 · $1,100–$2,700/session

A YMCA-run, nonprofit coed overnight camp on a large (1,100+ acre) wooded property in Croydon, NH, founded in 1911. It offers 1- and 2-week sessions plus Adventure Camp trips, and has picked up independent recognition as a standout value/quality camp beyond its own marketing.

As published: 2027 Tier 1/Tier 2: 2-week overnight $2,700/$2,200; 1-week $1,350/$1,100; 6-day adventure $1,500/$1,250; service $2,000/$1,750

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