Camps with sailing in New Hampshire

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)

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)

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 8–15

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 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 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 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

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)

$5,350–$13,750/session

A boys-only traditional overnight camp on Lake Tarleton in the White Mountains region of Piermont, NH, offering sports, waterfront, and hiking programming across 2- to 7-week sessions. Founding year isn't confirmed on the camp's own site, and it publishes little staffing or camp-size detail.

As published: 2027 rates, per session: 2-week $5,100; 3-week $7,500; 4-week $9,250; 5-week $10,800; 7-week $13,125

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 8–16

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 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

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 7–16 · $4,295–$12,895/session

A non-competitive, coed overnight camp on a 365-acre lakefront property in Windsor, NH, running since 1961 and explicitly built around an international camper community and a developmental (rather than competitive) approach to sports and arts. Session lengths are flexible (2 to 7+ weeks), with pricing scaled accordingly.

As published: Per session, $3,995 (shortest ~2-week) to $12,395 (full season); sessions at 2, 3.5, 6, and 7 weeks

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 8–15

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 8–15

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