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Amherst Parks & Recreation: Baboosic Lake Summer Camp

4 Cross RoadAmherst, NH 03031
Phone: 603-673-6248
Business Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-4pmEmail: cfraley@amherstnh.govWebsite: Visit Website Google Map

Are you ready for a summer of craziness, memories and laughs. Each day campers entering into grades 1-7 will be greeted by our energetic counselors and have the opportunity to play a variety of games, swim and make a craft with their friends. Special events are planned in conjunction with our weekly themes to round out the summer of fun. Whether it be building a cardboard boat, weaving a friendship bracelet or a camper/counselor tug-o-war match, be prepared for goofy, super fun, days with high-energy activities at Baboosic Lake Summer Camp! 

*Please note that campers should be able to swim and feel comfortable in the water over their heads.

Weekly Themes

Week 1 - Camp Sampler (June 24th- June 28th)
Come and meet your favorite Baboosic Lake counselors and get a sneak peak of camp. Every day this week will be a different theme day from the Outdoor Discovery weekly themes below. Please note, there is no field trip this week.

Week 2 - Holiday Fun (July 1st - July 5th: NO CAMP on the 4th)
Come and celebrate Halloween in July... and while we're at it, all the major holidays! We may even create some new ones.

Week 3 - Survivor (July 8th- July 12th)
What would you do to survive being stuck on a desert island? For the week, camp will become the middle of nowhere as we work our way through challenges to determine who is the ultimate survivor!

Week 4 - Wet n' Wild (July 15th- July 19th)
Blast away the summer heat with super soakers, slip-n-slides and more! You won't want to forget your bathing suit for this week! (Our field trip this week will be Field Day which is included with camp registration.)

Week 5 - Olympics (July 22nd -July 26th)
Get ready to zoom through all the places on your travel bucket list! We will explore games and wildlife from different countries along with some Olympic style competitions!

Week 6 - Fantasy Land Fiction (July 29th - Aug 2nd)
Got a favorite story? From Harry Potter to Marvel movies, we will spend the week creating new magical tales.

Week 7 - Ninja Warrior (Aug 5th - Aug 9th)
Calling all ninjas! Get ready for a week of stealthy, over the top challenges that only our Baboosic Ninja Warriors can overcome!

Week 8 - Circus Week (August 12th - August 16th)
Come one, come all to the greatest show of the summer! We will make circus themed crafts to turn Baboosic Lake into a show-stopping event and end the week with a talent show.

Daily Schedule:

7:30-9:00am Before Care
9:00-9:30am Drop off
9:30-10:00am Morning Meeting
10:00- 11:00am Block 1
11:00-11:15am Snack
11:15- 11:45am Block 2
12:00-12:45pm Lunch
12:45-1:45pm Block 3
1:45- 3:00pm Swim
3:00-3:30pm Pack up for dismissal
3:30-4:00pm Pick up
4:00- 5:30pm After Care

Camp Counselor Staff

Many of our camp counselors are high school and college age students, and for many this is their first job. While we do lots of training on youth development, they are not professionals. Our staff to camper ratio is 1:10 and the camp is not equipped to provide one-on-one staffing for campers. Please be respectful to our camp counselor staff, and if you have any concerns, you can reach out to the Recreation Director.