Camps with water sports 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 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 8–16 · $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 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 5–18 · $300–$630/week

Camp Spofford is a Christian camp on Spofford Lake that runs weeklong overnight and day-only youth camps for ages 8 to 18, plus a local Voyagers day program for ages 5 to 8. The camp states it integrates chapel services, prayer and devotionals into its programming while serving campers from many faith and non-faith backgrounds. Activities include tubing, wakeboarding, a rock wall, archery, a low ropes course, beach time and field games.

As published: 2027: Voyagers (ages 5-8) $300 per week; Junior Weeks (ages 8-12) $615 overnight; Teen and Senior High Weeks $630 overnight; Day Only $450 per week; Aftershock (age 15) $1,400 for three weeks; $100 per child per week deposit for youth camp

$9,400–$17,600/session

Camp Walt Whitman is a coed sleepaway camp in Piermont on a 300-acre property. Its program is organized into arts, athletics, adventure and water sports. Most campers attend a seven-week summer, with shorter sessions for the youngest.

As published: 2027 tuition: full summer $17,600; first session (June 27 to July 24) $12,150; second session (July 25 to August 12) $9,400.

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 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

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

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 8–15

A non-profit 501(c)(3) classic sleepaway camp for girls on Laurel Lake in Fitzwilliam, founded in 1929, with sessions of 1 to 7 weeks and an unplugged setting. Nhcamps.org lists ACA accreditation.

As published: 2027: seven weeks (June 26-August 15) $9,950; five weeks $8,550; four weeks (July 18-August 15) $7,400; three weeks $6,075; two weeks $4,550

Ages 3–5 · $90/week

The Gilford Youth Center, a nonprofit community center that has operated since 2009, runs Splish Splash Camp for potty-trained children ages 3-5, a weekly program that the center describes as reaching full capacity due to limited space.

As published: $90 per week

$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 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 5–13

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)

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 9–17

A small watersports camp on a New Hampshire lake teaching wakeboarding, wakesurfing, waterskiing and wake skating with the camp's own boats and gear, in one-week sessions. Founder and director Evan Goldner has worked in the camp industry since 2004.

As published: 2027: $3,500 per week (includes activities, equipment, meals); $1,750 deposit; $250 off if enrolled before January 1, 2027; 3.5% fee on card payments

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 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