Camps with science in New Hampshire

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)

Ages 6–12 · $295/week

Adventure Camp is a state-licensed summer day camp run by the Nashua Adult Learning Center for children entering grade 1 through completing grade 6. It meets at 40 Arlington Street from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with swimming, field trips, trips to New Hampshire state parks, theme days, community service projects, arts and crafts, cooperative sports and STEM activities. The center also runs school vacation week camps.

As published: 2026: $295 per week per child (Monday to Friday) or $70 per day (part-time slots limited)

Ages 7–13 · $225/week

Camp Foster is the summer day camp of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Manchester, set on 20 acres in Bedford. Campers entering grades 2 to 7 spend the day swimming, boating, doing arts and crafts, athletics, STEM activities, performing arts and a ropes course, and ride buses from the Union Street Clubhouse in Manchester. The club also runs Kidz Kamp for grades K-1 and a Tween/Teen program for grades 6 to 12.

As published: 2026: $225 per week for Camp Foster (grades 2-7), Kidz Kamp (grades K-1) and the full-day Tween/Teen program; 10 weeks beginning June 22, 2026, 6:30am to 6:00pm Monday to Friday, breakfast and dinner included

Ages 8–15

A summer program at an independent boys' boarding school (the summer session is open to girls and boys ages 8-15) on a 525-acre lakeside campus, mixing morning academics with afternoon recreation. It is offered as a four-week session or two two-week sessions.

As published: Not published on the main summer page (tuition is on a separate Dates, Rates, and Financial Aid page that could not be loaded)

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)

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

Ages 10–17 · $1,400/session

The Aviation Museum of New Hampshire runs two-week aviation and aerospace day camps at its Londonderry location for ages 10 to 17. Campers study aviation history, aerospace engineering, flight simulation, weather forecasting and air traffic control, and take field trips such as airport visits.

As published: 2026: $1,400 per two-week session, payment plans available; financial aid covers up to 75 percent of the cost

Kindergarten to grade 6 (about ages 4–11)

A girls-only summer camp from Girls Inc. of New Hampshire for girls entering kindergarten through grade 6, held in Nashua and Manchester. 2026 enrollment was open with Manchester full and limited spots in Nashua.

As published: Not published on the camp page (Hippo Press 2026 roundup lists $225, with a sliding scale; third-party, not confirmed on the official page)

Ages 4–13

LetGoYourMind runs STEM and robotics-focused summer camps at multiple New Hampshire locations, including One Church outposts in both Concord and Bedford, serving children in three age bands from 4 through 13.

As published: Not published

Ages 5–14 · $288–$360/week

The McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center offers week-long STEM day camps on site in Concord, with themes such as astronomy, rocketry, dinosaurs, coding and earth science. Camps are grouped by age, from 5-7 up to 12-14, and several 2026 weeks sold out.

As published: 2026: $360 per week standard ($320 for members), sibling rate $335; the 4-day first week is $288 standard; drop-off 8:30 am, pickup 2 or 3 pm depending on the camp

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 6–15 · $345/week

A nature-themed day camp run by NH Audubon at its McLane Center (Concord) and Massabesic Center (Auburn) locations, for ages roughly 4-12, with small group sizes (8-12 campers) and programming led partly by staff naturalists/scientists. At $345/week it sits solidly in the day-camp price tier, with add-on before/after care.

As published: $345/week, prorated for short weeks; Before Care $10/day ($50/week), After Care $15/day ($75/week)

Ages 5–13

A Concord climbing gym running a weekly indoor day camp plus outdoor adventure camps at Rumney Rocks and in the White Mountains, with 2026 camps for ages 5 to 17. Outdoor Skills Camp uses a 1:6 guide ratio and includes climbing gear.

As published: NH Adventure Camp and Outdoor Skills Camp $675 per participant per week; Advanced Climbing Camp $750 (10% off for NHCF Team members); indoor camp weekly price not listed (early drop-off or late pickup $15/day)

A Montessori school in Manchester that runs summer camp from June through September with a 2026 "Animal Kingdom" theme for toddlers, preschool and kindergarten children, and elementary-age children. Families choose 5-day, 3-day, or 2-day schedules.

As published: Not published; same tuition as the regular year-round program, listed on the Admissions page

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 8–14 · $310–$325/week

SEE Science Center runs one-week STEM day camps at its Manchester museum, with several camps split into two age groups. The 2026 season offered 14 camp sessions over seven weeks, including topics such as forensic science and espionage (iSpy Camp). Campers bring a packed lunch and there is optional aftercare.

As published: 2026: $325 per week, $310 per week for SEE members; aftercare 3:30-5:00 pm is $50 per week; families enrolled in EBT, SNAP or SunBucks can register for $50 per week with a posted code; $50 of each registration is non-refundable

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

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)

The summer camp of World Academy, a private school in Nashua, offering SummerQuest for grades 1-4, Navigators for grades 5-8, and half-day specialty programs such as basketball, soccer, painting, and amateur radio. Weekly blocks run June 15 to August 21, 2026.

As published: 2026: SummerQuest $335 per week (8 a.m.-5 p.m.); Navigators $350 per week (8 a.m.-4 p.m.); Specialty AM $210 per week; early/late care add-on $25 per week (Specialty AM $165 per week); registration fee $15 per week up to $150; lunch not included