Summer Camp Parent Handbook: The Guide to All things Camp!
Summer Camp Parent Handbook

Registration and Billing Questions
If you have any questions about your camp registration, billing or your YMCA account, please contact our Camp Administrator at camp@nmymca.org or by phone at 603.598.1533.

Program Questions
If you would like more information about how camp will run or what is offered, please contact the director of the camp by clicking on their names below to send them an email.

• • Camp Sargent: cchoate@nmymca.org
  • Camp Create: Kristen Capriotti
  • Sports Camp: Matt Haight
  • Little Investigators: Amy Millard

Health Forms/Information and Authorized Pickups – You will need to upload immunization records, health information, emergency contacts, and authorized pick up information. This will need to be completed prior to your first day of camp.

Not Sure You Can Afford Summer Camp?
Each year, due to the gratitude of our committed members, staff, and friends, we offer support through the Y Cares Financial Assistance Program during our annual campaign. For details and to begin the process, visit our Financial Assistance page.

Grades 1-6

Every camp week brings a brand-new theme, turning the entire week into one big adventure! Games, activities, and all the fun are centered around that special theme, so campers always have something exciting to look forward to. Each day is packed with variety — from outdoor play and silly group games to creative arts and crafts, sports, swimming, and classic camp fun. One day we might be creating colorful masterpieces, the next we’re racing through themed field games or splashing around at the pool. No two days are ever the same, and that’s what makes it awesome! It’s the perfect summer experience for campers who love to try new things, make friends, and have a blast doing it!

GRADES 1-6 PRICE PER WEEK
YMCA Family Member: $270
YMCA Youth Member: $300
Community Member: $410

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PRE AND POST CAMP RATES:
Camper can be dropped off beginning at 7 AM and picked up by 6 PM. There is one fee for both pre and post care.
Per Child, Per Week: $65

Grades 1-6

Campers can indulge in their creative side through various specialty camps that focus on arts, dance, drama, gymnastics, and more. All specialty camp activities will happen in the morning between 9am-12pm. In the afternoon campers will enjoy other activities such as swimming, games, arts, crafts and more. 

PRICE PER WEEK
YMCA Family Member: $290
YMCA Youth Member: $315
Community Member: $440

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Mixed Media (Grades 1-2)
Ere your creativity across multiple art forms! Campers will combine painting, drawing, collage, sculpture, and more to create unique, layered works of art. Each day offers new techniques and materials to experiment with, encouraging self-expression, imagination, and problem-solving through hands-on projects.

Arts Around the World (Grades 1-4)
Pack your bags and get ready for a creative trip around the globe! Each day, campers will explore a new country or culture through art, music, and dance. From colorful crafts and rhythmic beats to fun movement inspired by traditions from every corner of the world, campers will discover how people everywhere express themselves through the arts.

Artnastics (Grades 1-4)
Get moving and get creative! Artnastics Camp combines the best of both worlds, gymnastics and art! Campers will spend part of the day building strength, balance, and flexibility through fun tumbling and movement activities, then switch gears to explore their artistic side with hands-on projects like painting, sculpting, and crafts. It’s the perfect mix of energy and imagination!

Beats & Brushstrokes (Grades 1-4)
Feel the rhythm and let your creativity flow! Campers will explore the exciting connection between music and art, using sound, rhythm, and movement to inspire colorful masterpieces. Each day blends hands-on art projects with musical games, creative movement, and rhythm play, encouraging campers to express themselves in fresh, imaginative ways.

Brick Masters (Grades 1-4)
Get ready to build, create, and imagine! In Brickmasters Camp, campers will explore engineering, design, and creativity through hands-on building challenges using LEGO bricks and other materials. Each day brings new themes and group projects that encourage problem-solving, teamwork, and out-of-the-box thinking!

Color Explosion (Grades 1-4)
Get ready for a week bursting with color and creativity! Campers will explore all things bright and bold through painting, drawing, tie-dye, and other hands-on art projects. Each day features new ways to mix, splash, and experiment with color while learning fun art techniques and expressing their unique style!

Storybook Adventures (Grades 1-4)
Step into a world of imagination! Each day brings a new storybook adventure filled with creative art projects, music, movement, and make-believe. Campers will bring their favorite tales to life while exploring storytelling, teamwork, and creativity.

Dance, Dance, Dance (Grades 1-6)
Move, groove, and express yourself through dance! This fun-filled sampler camp lets dancers explore a variety of styles. From jazz and hip hop to ballet and lyrical. Campers will learn exciting combinations, build confidence and coordination, and even get the chance to create their own choreography to share at the end of the week. No experience needed, just bring your energy and creativity!

Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead (Grades 1-6)
Get ready to explore, experiment, and create! This hands-on camp brings Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math together in fun, engaging ways. Campers will build, design, and discover through exciting projects and challenges that spark imagination and problem-solving skills. Every day is a new adventure full of creativity and curiosity!

Musical Theater Mania (Grades 3-4)
Lights, music, action! Campers will dive into the world of musical theater, learning singing, dancing, and acting techniques while exploring fun songs and scenes. Each day includes rehearsals and creative games, culminating in a mini showcase at the end of the week.

Y Players (Grades 3-8)
Lights up and let the show begin! In this immersive 3-week theater intensive, campers will rehearse and perform a full theatrical production from start to finish. Participants will learn lines, blocking, and stage skills while collaborating to create scenery and props. Campers will build confidence, creativity, and teamwork as they prepare for a free performance for families and friends at the end of the three weeks. A true behind-the-scenes-to-spotlight experience!.

Art Adventure (Grades 5-6)
Dive into a week of creativity and self-expression! Campers will explore a variety of art forms, including painting, drawing, sculpture, and mixed media, while learning fun techniques and experimenting with new materials. Each day is a fresh adventure, encouraging imagination, collaboration, and personal expression. By the end of the week, campers will have a mini collection of their own masterpieces to share and celebrate!

Comic Quest (Grades 5-6)
Create your own comic book adventure! Campers will learn the art of visual storytelling as they design characters, develop storylines, and bring their ideas to life through drawing and illustration. Along the way, they’ll explore lettering, panel design, and color techniques to make their comics pop.

The Drama Lab (Grades 5-6)
Step into the spotlight and let your imagination run wild! Campers will explore the basics of acting, improvisation, and character creation through fun games, short scenes, and collaborative storytelling. Each day is filled with creative exercises that build confidence, teamwork, and a love for performing.

The Music Lab (Grades 5-6)
Experiment, create, and explore the world of music! Campers will discover rhythm, melody, and harmony through hands-on activities, group games, and making and playing their own instruments. Each day includes fun challenges that encourage creativity, teamwork, and musical expression.

Optical Illusion & Line Art (Grades 5-6)
Step into a world of visual tricks and creative design! Campers will explore the art of optical illusions, line techniques, and perspective, learning how to make drawings pop, bend, and move on the page. Each day features hands-on projects that challenge imagination, sharpen focus, and allow students to create eye-catching artworks that wow the eye.

Strength & Skills (Grades 5-6)
Build strength, confidence, and advanced skills in this action-packed camp! Campers will focus on gymnastics, acro, and cheer while learning proper technique, improving flexibility, and mastering new combinations. Daily activities include conditioning, skill-building challenges, and opportunities to practice jumps, flips, stunts, and routines in a fun, supportive environment.

World Arts (Grades 5-6)
Travel the globe through creativity! Campers will explore art, music, and dance from cultures around the world, learning about unique traditions while creating their own inspired projects. Each day offers hands-on activities that combine visual arts, rhythm, and movement, encouraging imagination, cultural awareness, and self-expression.

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3 Year Olds – Kindergarten

A fun-filled, recreational camp based in the Merrimack Y Early Education Center. Each week centers on a unique theme, with a special event to wrap-up the week every Friday. Activities include songs, stories, dramatic play, building, creative projects, cooking, and splashing around in the sprinklers or wading pool. Children enjoy free swim once a week in the pool and participate in outdoor recreational water play daily.

Professional staff and low teacher/child ratios assure a safe and fun time for your preschooler. It’s a perfect way to introduce your child to a preschool setting or to help your child make new friends and socialize with peers. Half-day and full-day options are available.

Reach out to Kristie Perreault or Elizabeth Witmer for more information and to register.