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: Carlisa Choate
  • 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 K-8

Healthy fun, new friends, adventure, and personal growth and memories that last a lifetime. Campers will experience this and more in Camp Sargent’s Summer FUN camp, a traditional day camp experience. Swimming, boating, archery, nature, arts and crafts, drama, Ga-ga Ball, board games, songs, scavenger hunts and MORE! ALL SUMMER LONG!

GRADES K-8 PRICE PER WEEK (Weeks 1-10)
YMCA Family Member: $270
YMCA Youth Member: $300
Community Member: $410

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WEEK 10 SINGLE DAY RATES
YMCA Family Member: $54/Day
YMCA Youth Member: $60/Day
Community Member: $82/Day

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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 K-9

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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NEW! Camp Safari (Grade K)
Pack your bags, little explorers — we’re heading deep into the wild! At Camp Safari, campers will journey through the jungle, savannah, and rainforest as they learn about amazing animals and their habitats. Each day brings new adventures — animal crafts, safari games, scavenger hunts, and jungle-themed stories that make learning come alive.

Digging for Dinos Camp (Grade K)
Calling all future paleontologists! Excavate an adventure packed with fossilized FUN! Uncover clues of the past as you embark on a prehistoric dino dig, you will learn about these extinct creatures through fun games, crafts, adventures, and hunts!

Farmyard Fun! (Grade K)
Get ready to explore all things farm—feed the animals, play in the hay, and discover what makes life on the farm so much fun! You’ll learn about goats, chickens, and even sheep, while making farm-themed crafts, singing farm songs, and playing exciting games. Put on your farmer’s hat and let’s get ready for a barnyard adventure you’ll never forget!

NEW! Garden Growers (Grade K)
Get ready to dig in, get messy, and watch the magic of nature come to life! At Garden Growers Camp, our youngest campers will explore the wonders of plants, bugs, and blossoms through hands-on play. Each day brings new adventures — planting seeds, watering flowers, painting garden pots, and even meeting some friendly pollinatorst!

NEW! Mini-Maker Camp (Grade K)
Mini Maker Camp, creativity blooms in every color! Our youngest artists will paint, sculpt, build, and design their way through a week full of hands-on art adventures. From finger-paint masterpieces and nature collages to colorful clay creations and mixed-media projects, every day brings something new to make and explore!

NEW! Outer Space Explorers (Grade K)
At Outer Space Explorers Camp, our youngest astronauts will journey beyond the stars through hands-on discovery and play. Campers will build rockets, design planets, create shimmering galaxy art, and explore the wonders of the universe — all while learning about teamwork, curiosity, and imagination. Each day is a new mission filled with cosmic crafts, space games, and stellar adventures!

Let’s Get Messy: A Colorful Adventure (Grades 1-2)
Get ready to unleash your creativity and dive into a world of color, splatter, and imagination! This camp is all about getting your hands dirty, having fun, and making beautiful masterpieces that are uniquely yours. Whether you’re painting with your fingers, molding clay, or creating fun and funky sculptures, there’s no wrong way to make art here! Every day brings a new messy adventure with exciting projects! So, roll up your sleeves, put on your smock, and join us for a messy, magical time where the only rule is to have fun and get creative!

Level Up Camp (Grades 1-2)
Let’s make some of your favorite video games come to life! In this camp you will become the characters. We will play some fan favorites with out the screens! Some games we will explore are Mario Cart, Mario Party, Sonic Olympics & MORE!

NEW! Ninja Academy (Grades 1-2)
Calling all future ninjas! At Ninja Academy Camp, campers will jump, balance, climb, and crawl their way through exciting obstacle courses, agility challenges, and teamwork missions. Each day brings new adventures that build strength, focus, and confidence — all while having a blast with friends. Campers will create their own ninja names, design headbands, and master their moves. Get ready to unleash your inner ninja!

NEW! May the Fun Be With You! (Grades 1-4)
Calling all young Padawans! At May the Fun Be With You Camp, campers will travel to a galaxy of imagination, teamwork, and adventure. Each day brings exciting missions — from building droids from recycled materials and design a pretend lightsaber, to testing Jedi skills through obstacle courses, games, and creative challenges. Campers will learn the ways of the Force — courage, friendship, and responsibility — as they train to become true Camp Jedi Masters. Get ready to explore the stars, defeat the dark side (of boredom!), and let the fun be with you!

NEW! STEM-tastic Camp (Grades 1-4)
At STEM-tastic Camp, young scientists and engineers will discover how fun learning can be when you mix imagination with hands-on exploration! Campers will experiment, build, and create through exciting activities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math — from designing mini bridges and launching rockets to making slime and exploring the wonders of nature. Each day brings new challenges that spark curiosity, teamwork, and problem-solving.

Farm Camp (Grades 1-9)
Combining hands-on farm education and sustainable living is what this camp is all about. Campers will interact with animals each day performing chores, learning how to care for them, and understand their importance on a farm. During their time in the camp, each camper will learn about planting, weeding, composting, and harvesting in our vegetable garden.

Pokémon Academy (Grades 1-9)
Have you ever wanted to bring your Pokémon cards to camp, but have always been told NO! Well here is your chance! Come battle with us. In this camp, campers will learn how to play the game, hunt for Pokémon around camp, and even create their own Pokémon cards. Let the battle begin!

NEW! Demi-God Training Academy (Grades 3-6)
Step into the world of gods, monsters, and heroic quests in this Percy Jackson–inspired adventure camp! At Demi-God Training, campers will take on challenges modeled after the training young heroes experience in the beloved book series. From “capture the flag” competitions to myth-themed obstacle courses, monster-tracking missions, and ancient-Greek–inspired crafts, every day feels like stepping into Percy’s universe. Campers will explore the legends behind the characters, learn about Greek mythology, and team up with fellow “heroes-in-training” to complete quests around Camp Sargent’s grounds and lake.

Harry Potter Camp (Grades 3-6)
Leave Camp Sargent Road and the Muggle world behind us as you transform into a student at Hogwart’s School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. This camp is a celebration of all things Hogwarts! Wizards will be able to create and taste their very own Hogwart’s snacks, concoct potions, create spell books, create their own magic wands and robes, and so much more! If your inner wizard is dying to get out, then this camp is right up your Diagon Alley!

Archery Camp (Grades 3-9)
One of the most popular activities at camp, campers will learn proper technique and safety
of this sport. Limit 10 Campers per session.

Camp Sargent Players (Grades 3-9)
Lights, Camera, Action! In this two week camp campers will learn all aspects about the theater! They will play theater games, and work on putting on a production of their own at the end of the two week session for family and friends!
2 Week Session:
Grades 3-5: Jungle Book
Grades 6-9: Beauty and the Beast

YMCA Family Member: $580
YMCA Youth Member: $630
Community Member: $880

Paint Here, Paint There, Paint Everywhere Camp (Grades 3-4 & 6-9)
Explore Camp Sargent, and let out your inner artist. Campers will travel around camp to different locations to create art. At the end of the week we will set up a walking Art Walk where family, and friends can come see the art the campers created!

Boating Camp (Grades 5-9)
Whether you’re a seasoned sailor or a beginner, you’ll learn the ins and outs of boating while mastering important skills like kayaking, canoeing, and paddleboarding. Our boating team will teach you everything from water safety rules and life jacket use to how to handle boats in different conditions. You’ll practice safety drills, participate in fun races, and play exciting water games—all while keeping safety as our top priority.

NEW! Conquer It! (Grades 5-9)
Adventure awaits at Conquer It Camp, where teamwork, courage, and creativity rule the island! Campers will form “tribes” and take on daily challenges that test their minds, muscles, and teamwork skills — from obstacle courses and scavenger hunts to problem-solving missions and friendly competitions. Each day brings new twists and surprises as tribes earn points, build team flags, and work together to conquer the week’s ultimate Survivor Challenge! Along the way, campers will discover the power of friendship, resilience, and the true spirit of adventure.

NEW! Game On! (Grades 5-9)
Get ready to bring your favorite video games to life — camp style! At Game On! Camp, campers will jump, dodge, build, and strategize their way through real-life challenges inspired by popular video games. Each day features “missions” and “levels” that blend creativity, teamwork, and physical play — from obstacle courses like Mario Kart tracks to Minecraft building challenges and capture-the-flag quests straight out of a gaming world!

The Pitch (Grades 6-9)
Are you looking for a way to leave your mark on Camp Sargent? Now is your chance! Teens will spend the week in a “Shark Tank” style program developing a plan to pitch their ideas to the camp community. Teens will work to plan, budget, brand, and market their idea to add the next best thing to come to Camp Sargent.

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Grades 9-12

The Camp Sargent Leaders in Training (LIT) program is designed to help teens find their next level of leadership development and community service.

Through this program, our LITs get the opportunity to build positive relationships with each other, learn how to effectively work with youth of all ages, and be an integral part of the Camp Sargent Team. LITs get to be on the ground leaders alongside our staff to create the magic Sargent has to offer. Being an LIT is hard work, but fun work as teens work, learn and grow together.

As an LIT, your teen will be exposed to and gain experience in the following:

• Team building
• Group Facilitation
• Relationship Building
• Creative Programming
• Positive Youth Development
• Conflict Management and Problem Solving
• Life Skills that will prepare them for the future
• and lots and lots of fun

PRICE PER SESSION
YMCA Family Member: $450
YMCA Youth Member: $500
Community Member: $530

SESSION DATES
June 22-July 3  |  July 6-17  |  July 27-August 7  |  August 10-21

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