Day camps 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)

Weeklong art camps at AVA Gallery in Lebanon from June 22 to August 14, led by experienced teaching artists, for a range of ages and experience levels. Registration is through the camps page.

As published: $225 to $300 (period not stated on the page; year not stated)

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)

A Keene gymnastics school (teaching since 1977) that runs weeklong themed summer day camps with gymnastics lessons, trampoline, bouncy house, games and outdoor pool swimming. The 2026 camp ran five weeks in July and early August.

As published: Summer 2026: $320 per week; 10% discount for additional children and for additional weeks; $25 non-refundable deposit

Brewster Academy, an independent boarding and day school in Wolfeboro, hosts summer sports and arts camps on campus, including lacrosse, tennis, soccer, field hockey, and ceramics, as well as some led by its own faculty. Camp inquiries go to the school's summer office.

As published: Not published on the camps page (prices set by each camp operator)

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)

A Lutheran (ELCA) camp and retreat center on Ossipee Lake offering one- and two-week resident camp for kids and a three-week Day Camp for ages 5-11, plus family camp. Registration for 2027 opens October 30, 2026.

As published: 2027 resident camp tiered by week: $1,140 (Tier 1), $1,005 (Tier 2), $880 (Tier 3); Day Camp $285/week plus $50 non-refundable application fee; camperships available

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 5–11

Camp Funstuff is the City of Portsmouth Recreation Department's flagship summer day camp for campers entering grades 1-6, run in small "pods" of 15 campers with 2 staff members, with a newer "Junior" Camp Funstuff option for incoming kindergartners capped at 15 children per week.

As published: $180/week for residents (prorated to $150 for the week of July 4), $200/week for non-residents, per official city program documents

Grades 1 to 11 (about ages 5–16)

A Granite YMCA day camp in Greenland with ten themed weeks, run by director Zach Brikiatis, with age groups from Explorers to Voyagers plus specialty camps, leader-in-training and counselor-in-training programs.

As published: Not published on pages read (brochure or registration site)

Grades 1 to 8 (about ages 5–13)

An ACA-accredited Granite YMCA day camp on 10 wooded acres behind the Allard Center, with ten theme weeks, specialty camps, gymnastics and tennis academies, and teen trips. Camp day is 8:30 am to 4:00 pm with free before and after care.

As published: Not published on page read (brochure or registrar); nhcamps.org lists $250 per session

Ages 5–11 · $185–$225/week

A municipal day camp (also known as Camp Kaleidoscope) run by Lebanon Recreation & Parks since 1986, for ages 5-11, distinguished among camps in this directory by publishing explicit age-tiered staff-to-camper ratios (1:7 to 1:10) and group-size caps. It's an ACA-accredited, budget-priced ($185-$225/week) option.

As published: $185/week (residents); $225/week (non-residents); $20 non-refundable deposit/week

Grades 1 to 9 (about ages 5–14)

A Girl Scout day camp on 30 forested acres on Sandy and Sebbins Ponds in Bedford, with one- and two-week sessions from late June to late August. It is open to Girl Scouts from kindergarten through grade 8, with counselor-in-training options for grades 9-10.

As published: 2026: most one-week programs $350; two-week programs $700; two-week CIT $600; service-hour programs $175 (Program Aide) or $125 (CIT); each registration includes a $100 non-refundable deposit

Ages 5–11 · $325–$375/week

Camp Naticook is a traditional summer day camp run by the Merrimack Parks and Recreation Department in Wasserman Park, a former private overnight camp site. It serves children entering kindergarten through grade 5 with sports, games, arts and crafts, nature exploration, swimming and boating, and the camp states it has been continuously ACA-accredited since 1994. Campers entering grade 5 can instead join Camp Trek, a field-trip program for grades 5 to 9.

As published: 2026: $325 per week for Merrimack residents, $375 per week for non-residents, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm; extended care $30 per week mornings and $60 per week afternoons; $25 sibling discount

Ages 6–13

A traditional day camp on the shore of Captain's Pond in Salem for boys and girls ages 6-13, with ten one-week sessions in summer 2027. Camp follows American Camp Association ratio guidelines.

As published: 2027: $405 per week; $50 non-refundable deposit per week; full tuition due June 1

Ages 6–16

Camp Pa-Gon-Ki is The Granite YMCA's traditional summer day camp in Londonderry, serving campers ages 6-16 with a blend of traditional and modern camp activities aimed at teamwork, creativity, and personal growth.

As published: Not published

Kindergarten to grade 9 (about ages 4–14)

A day camp at Hampshire Hills Athletic Club for children entering kindergarten through 9th grade, billed as a classic overnight camp without the overnight, with swimming, tennis, crafts, weekly themes and field trips. Registration for the 2027 season opens in January.

As published: 2025 published (search listing, not 2026/2027): $349 per week members, $389 non-members. 2027 prices not found on the Kids page

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.

As published: Not published on page read (financial aid available)

A sports-based summer day camp on Sandlot Way in Sandown, founded in 2005 as a soccer camp, running Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Its site refers to the camp's 24th year and notes a new indoor facility.

As published: 2026: $285 per week (grades K-9); $570 for a two-week musical; $90 daily; $230 for the short week of June 30 to July 3

Ages 5–16 · $270–$440/week

A YMCA day camp on Lake Naticook in Merrimack, NH, running since 1924 for ages 5-16 across general ("Summer FUN") and specialty tracks, with a Leaders-in-Training program for teens. Weekly pricing varies by program type, and camp-wide enrollment figures aren't published.

As published: Per week (except LIT): Summer FUN $270-$410/week; Specialty Camps $290-$440/week; LIT $450-$530/session; Pre/post care $65/week

Ages 5–16 · $700–$800/session

A Christian overnight/day camp and retreat center near the Ossipee Mountains, founded in 1949, that serves youth camp programs alongside adult and family retreats for groups up to 200. Camp-specific tuition isn't published; the site's public content leans more toward retreat-facility marketing than camp program detail.

As published: Camp session tuition not published; only a retreat rate found ($100/person, Women's Retreat)

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

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)

Ages 6–12

A full-summer day camp run by the Granite YMCA at the Abbot-Downing School in Concord, with swimming at the YMCA of Concord, state park field trips and local hikes, plus weekly themes and specialty camps. Leader-in-training (grades 8-9) and counselor-in-training (grades 10-11) programs are offered.

As published: Not published on the camp page (brochure or online registration system); before and after care at no additional charge

Ages 6–14

Concord Parks and Recreation runs eight-week day camps based at the City Wide Community Center: Stay & Play for grades 1-5, Adventure Camp for grades 3-5 with out-of-town trips, and Teen Adventure Camp for grades 6-8. Activities include swimming, cooking, arts and crafts, hikes, kayaking and beach trips.

As published: Not published on the camp page (fees are in the 2026 Spring brochure); in-person registration allows payment plans and scholarship assistance

Ages 6–13

Conway Parks and Recreation runs a summer day camp Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. for children ages 6 to 13. Campers are grouped in color pods and take part in games, sports, arts and crafts, life skills, hiking and swimming, with weekly off-site pod trips. Early drop-off and late pick-up are available for a fee.

As published: 2026 fees: early bird $319 per child if registered and paid in full by May 8, then $379 per child. Early drop-off and late pick-up cost $75 early bird or $90 regular. Weekly amusement park trips cost extra. The town states scholarships and payment plans are available for qualifying families.

Ages 6–15

Three-day studio art workshops at the Currier Museum of Art in Manchester, offered through July and August in age groups 6-8, 9-11, and 12-15. Materials are provided.

As published: $210 per three-day session ($189 members); year not stated on the page (sessions listed July 15-17 and July 22-24, which match 2026)

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

School-age summer and vacation day camps run by The Center at Orchard Hill in Alstead, with teen summer programs also listed. The site posted a "Welcome to Summer at Orchard Hill" note in June 2026.

As published: Summer camp tuition $300 per week (year not stated on the page); other child and youth programs $300-$600 depending on the program

Grades 4 to 12 (about ages 8–17)

The Derryfield School, an independent day school in Manchester, runs summer day programs including Derryfield Repertory Theatre camp, a Summer Arts & Design program, a basketball camp, and academic enrichment courses. Theatre and arts programs run 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with daily lunch included.

As published: 2026 published: $670 per two-week session for Derryfield Repertory Theatre and for Summer Arts & Design (lunch included); $300 for the basketball camp (June 29-July 2, lunch included); $395 for one-week academic courses. 2027 prices not published.

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

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

Ages 7–16

A junior golf day camp billed as the first and largest in the state, with campers bused each day to par 3 courses for clinics in pitching, chipping, putting and full swing plus at least nine holes of golf. Friday ends with an awards ceremony at Funspot.

As published: Not published on pages read (registration form and brochure not read)

Ages 4–12

The summer camp of Gage Farm Schoolhouse, a small farm-based school on a 15-acre farm in Goffstown, for children ages 4 to 12 with weekly sessions in summer. Children must be fully potty trained.

As published: 2026 schedule: regular hours (8:05 a.m.-2 p.m.) 2 days $150, 3 days $220, 5 days $280; extended hours (7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.) 2 days $180, 3 days $265, 5 days $335 (page does not say explicitly these are weekly rates)