Wanting to get outside and have some fun? Here is a list of some of the best outdoor activities in the Nashua area! Parks, camps, markets, golf, even outside STEM activities, and more!
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!
4 Cross Road, Amherst, NH Read MoreThis summer, Outdoor Discovery Camp is excited to offer a fun-filled camp focused on exploring the great outdoors and encouraging an appreciation for the natural environment. Celina Dutremble, PMEC Coordinator and her fun, creative staff is looking forward to making 2024 the most memorable summer ever!
66 Brook Rd, Amherst, NH Read MoreBenson Park is a 166-acre, passive recreational spot open to the general public and is the pride of the local residents. Full of rich history, Benson Park was once home to "Benson's Wild Animal Farm", opened in 1924. Today the park is maintained by the Department of Public Works with help from a dedicated group of volunteers. The park is open daily with seasonal closing times. Come take your kids for an awesome time!
19 Kimball Hill Road, Hudson, NH Read MoreAt our Manchester, NH location you can experience many types of activities like archery, art and crafts, BB gun shooting sports, field sports, nature, outdoor skills, and many other themed activities. When visiting you will want to be sure to check out Fort Friendship, Pirate’s Cove, and Native American Village.
300 Blondin Road , Manchester, NH Read MoreCamp Ohana-Nash for children in grades 4-6 provides a structured environment to play, learn, discover and grow! Summer campers will be organized into small cohort groups of up to 25 campers. Each group will rotate to different programs and activities throughout the day. You can sign up for one, a few, or all 10 weeks of camp!
One Positive Place, Nashua, NH Read MoreOperated by Daniel Webster Council, Camp Carpenter is a top-notch program center located in Manchester, New Hampshire. The adventure awaits you with many types of activities which may include archery, art and crafts, BB gun shooting sports, field sports, nature, Scout skills and many other themed activities. When visiting Camp Carpenter you will want to be sure to check out Fort Friendship, Pirates Cove, and the Indian Village.
300 Blondin Rd, Manchester , NH Read MoreCamp Hadar is a co-ed day camp located on 17 acres of scenic woods and sandy beach on Captain’s Pond in Salem, New Hampshire. Our goal is to provide all campers with a fun, safe and rewarding camping experience with an emphasis placed on personal growth, friendship, and fun. We welcome children of all faiths living in Merrimack Valley, North Shore, and Southern New Hampshire starting at age 4 through our 15-year-old counselors in training.
92 Hooker Farm Rd, Salem, NH Read MoreCamp Lovewell is the camp for kids who don't mind getting their hands dirty or their feet wet. Enjoy the great outdoors as we embark on a summer journey of inquiry, observation, and exploration. Campers will discover all of the wonders of our fields, forests, ponds, wetlands, and working farm as they are provided the opportunity to participate in various activities and programs that will stretch their imagination and test their capabilities!
10 Groton Rd, Derry, NH Read MoreCamp Y-Wood is an affordable summer day camp, serving children ages 5 to 13. The camp site offers 22-acres of beautiful, sprawling grounds located on Captain’s Pond in nearby Salem, NH.
We’re committed to keeping camp affordable, and offer camperships to qualifying families. Fees include transportation, with convenient pick-up and drop-off times for working parents.
58 Liberty Street , salem , NH Read MoreFun Park with eleven attractions, including the world's longest miniature golf hole! Turn off the electronics and have some active fun!
9 Bailey Rd, Chichester, NH Read MoreThe Currier Museum of Art provides week-long art camp experiences for students ages 6 to 14, exposing children to a wide variety of multimedia art activities, while also giving them unique opportunities to experience our galleries, historic collections, and special exhibitions. Painting, drawing, sculpture, guided museum tours, special projects with visiting artists and community education partners, are just a few of the opportunities that make our camps special.
10 Ash Street, Manchester , NH Read MoreDepot Farm Stand is a family owned and operated business. We started by selling native produce and have expanded to raising perennials and offering locally grown annuals, herbs, vegetable plants, rose bushes and flowering shrubs. We have also added a great country gift shop that changes with decorating and gift suggestions as the seasons change. All year long we ship nationwide to your friends and family. We gladly send NH Maple syrup, gift baskets, decor, fruit, etc. for any occasion.
668 Daniel Webster Highway, Merrimack, NH Read MoreBrewster Academy is located in New Hampshire's beautiful White Mountains on Lake Winnipesauke. Campers will enjoy the newly installed state of the art artificial turf stadium, stay in the boarding school dorms, enjoying the farm-to-dining hall food, indoor turf for inclement weather, & training with our elite collegiate coaching staff. The best of all worlds, summer fun & hockey. Revo Field Hockey Camps are open to all ability levels.
80 Academy Drive, Wolfboro, NH Read MoreThe Fisher Cats are proud to bring you Baseball & Softball Camps presented by Elliot Health Systems! Camps are for kids aged 6-15 and are from 8:30 am to 12 pm daily. Each camper will also receive a complimentary ticket to the Fisher Cats game that occurs of the night of the last day of camp attended (Friday)!
1 Line Drive, Manchester, NH Read MoreThe GameBreaker Lacrosse Camps were developed to provide young athletes with the opportunity to become better lacrosse players by providing instruction from the top lacrosse coaches in a positive and fun atmosphere.
Each GameBreaker Lacrosse Camp Director represents the only camp staff in the country to be fully Double-Goal Certified by the Positive Coaching Alliance. The PCA is a national non-profit developing “Better Athletes, Better People” through a commitment to provide all youth and high school athletes a positive, character-building youth sports experience both on and off the field. This exclusive camp partnership reaffirms our continued effort to provide the nation’s top lacrosse camps with not only the best coaches, but also the best role models, to help growing athletes win games and win in life.
80 Academy Drive , Wolfeboro , NH Read MoreCamp Kettleford welcomes Girl Scouts who have completed Kindergarten through grade 8 with one-week programs. Campers who have completed 5th grade and up can participate in two-week programs that include an overnight. Campers can be dropped off at 9:00 a.m. and picked up by 5:00 p.m. or ride the bus from a location close to them. Families can join in the fun at camp on Wednesday nights.
26 Camp Allen Rd , Bedford, NH Read MoreCamp Seawood welcomes Girl Scouts who have completed Kindergarten through grade 8 with one-week programs. Campers who have completed 5th grade and up can participate in two-week programs that include an overnight. Campers can be dropped off at 9:00 a.m. and picked up by 5:00 p.m. or ride the bus from a location close to them. Families can join in the fun at camp on Wednesday nights.
350 Banfield Rd, Portsmouth, NH Read MoreLive happily ever active.
Horton Center Camp and Retreat Center, a ministry of the NH Conference of the United Church of Christ, is located in the heart of the White Mountains, where spectacular beauty abounds. Experience God’s creation in this “thin” place between heaven and Earth. Make new friends, explore your faith, take risks, have the time of your life. Come be part of the Horton Center family!
Pine Mountain Trail, Gorham , NH Read MoreTennis and swim club that offers lessons and facilities for a variety of sports and recreational activities.
The Educational Farm at Joppa Hill is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that operates a working farm on 35 acres of public land leased from the Town of Bedford, N.H.
We offer garden plots, school field trips, summer camps, agricultural fairs, and other educational resources. We also serve as a trailhead for hikers, horseback riders, runners, and others who want to explore the woods between Bedford and Amherst. And we do birthday parties, too!
174 Joppa Hill Road, Bedford, NH Read MoreThe Keyes Memorial Pool is maintained by the Milford Recreation Department and offers multiple aquatic programs for residents and non-residents alike.
Welcome to Funway Park (or Mel's as we are fondly known)! From April through October, we are a family-friendly park featuring Go-Karts, Mini-Golf, Lazer Tag, a Lazer Maze, Bumper Boats, Batting Cages, and Mini Mel's - a dedicated Kiddie Land for the youngsters - all conveniently located in beautiful Litchfield, NH.
Our objective is to deliver a terrific, traditional, summer camp experience (boating, gaming, athletics, and special events) without the nighttime sleepover. Through this experience, we aim to help each and every child develop character, learn valuable life skills, make friends, and discover new interests in a safe environment. It is always exciting for Erika and I to hear parents remark on the gains their children have made physically and socially.
Camp is a fun, busy and tiring place. We have promised for over 70 years to send your children home dirty, tired, and hungry. This summer we make the same promise!
510 Corning Rd., Nashua, NH Read MoreCamp Trek Teen Adventure Camp is a trip & activity based summer camp program, which is geared towards participants entering grades 5 to 9 in Fall 2024. Camp Trek is geared as an alternative to the traditional day camp experience found at Naticook Day Camp. Each week of the summer will feature a mix of traditional Summer Camp activities along with five weekly field trips exploring destinations across New England.
116 Naticook Road, Merrimack, NH Read MoreNaticook Day Camp is geared towards children entering Kindergarten up through entering 5th Grade in Fall 2024. Campers who will be going into 5th Grade in Fall 2024 have the option to participate in our traditional Naticook Day Camp program or they move up to our Camp Trek program which is for campers entering Grades 5 - 9 in the Fall.
116 Naticook Road, Merrimack, NH Read MoreA local drive-in theater that offers kid and adult viewing options.
I hope to provide each child with a comprehensive outline of the game. My intentions are that each participant enjoys the experience by blending knowledge with skill development while maintaining a positive attitude.
Wasserman Park, located on Naticook Road, Merrimack, New Hampshire, is town owned and under the supervision of the Division of Parks and Recreation. The camp will utilize two full courts with six new glass backboards and improvements around the sides. There are rest rooms, plenty of shade, telephones, and a nurse’s station which should take care of any unforeseen situations.
116 Naticook Rd, Merrimack, NH Read MoreRoad’s End Farm is a small summer camp that appeals to campers who love being around horses, caring for them, and riding for enjoyment rather than competition. Being an integral part of a 360 acre farm with 60 saddle animals, the camp program provides campers with unlimited exposure to horses, the work involved in their care, and rural life in a picturesque setting at the end of a quiet dirt road in the southwestern corner of New Hampshire.
149 Jackson Hill Rd., Chesterfield, NH Read MoreStory Land is the best children's theme park in New Hampshire, offering rides and entertainment to thousands of families with young children for over 65 years. New generations of children, their parents, and grandparents visit year after year to share past memories and create new ones in the Land Where Fantasy Lives!
850 NH Route 16, Glen, NH Read MoreThe Takodah YMCA exists to help kids reach their full potential. Focusing on belonging, autonomy, achievement, and relationships, our programs give kids a chance to discover who they are and what they can achieve. Voted Best Camp in New Hampshire, and only 90 minutes from Boston, we specialize in Summer Camp, Outdoor Education, Travel Programs, and Retreats & Rentals.
Takodah provides a choice-based, progressive program that fits the individual needs and interests of each camper. Campers get to choose their own classes and activities, all of which help them build skills, confidence, and self-respect. They also have new options every summer, giving them a chance to build on past successes while exploring new interests.
Camp Takodah 55 Fitzwilliam Road, Richmond , NH Read MoreLocated on Johnson's pond in Groveland, Massachusetts, Tree Top Summer Camp embraces all the 47 acre park has to offer. It is the perfect location for a fun filled summer program. Veasey Park is a hidden gem in the Groveland community, conveniently located for families all around Essex County. Veasey Park is a great place to spend the day even when camp is not in session.
Tree Top Summer Camp is a program developed to enhance summer fun and community pride and stewardship. With the goal to build self-esteem, encourage creative expression while fostering a love and pride of community and surrounding nature.
201 Washington St, Groveland , MA Read MoreVerrill Stables has it all! Including riding lessons, horse shows, camps, and party packages! The heated indoor allows riders to enjoy their passion year round. A “must-have” in New England, this state of the art arena allows Verrill Stable’s riders to practice in a horse show environment even when the snow is falling, to prepare for the rings we’ll see while on the road showing.
205 Kingston Rd, Danville , NH Read MoreWanakee is a traditional Christian summer camp and year-round retreat center, owned and operated by the New England Conference of the United Methodist Church. Our camp and retreat programming focuses on building loving relationships and communities of radical acceptance.
Wanakee is located in central New Hampshire. We provide seven weeks of summer camp programming for children, youth, and adults, as well as events year-round. Wanakee's focus is on building and nurturing strong communities of radical acceptance, where campers of all ages can grow personally, socially, and spiritually.
75 Upper New Hampton Rd, Meredith , NH Read MoreYMCA Sports Camps focus on individual skill development as well as the team ideals of sportsmanship and camaraderie. These week-long sessions are designed to accommodate both playful and serious young sports fans. As campers grow and learn each activity, they can increase their skill level. We give them incentives to continue to achieve throughout their camp experience, gaining more advanced skills, and having a ball along the way. Though it’s stressed all week, we cover the importance of teamwork and perseverance through fun group games and ice breakers each Monday to kick off the camp week. Each Friday will end with tournament style competition and award ceremonies centered on the Y’s core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.
90 Northwest Boulevard, Nashua, NE Read MoreWelcome to summer at The Granite YMCA. We provide affordable, quality summer experiences with convenient options such as extended camp hours, transportation, and sibling discounts. Whether you’re considering a traditional day camp, a specialty camp, or one of our overnight camps, summer at the Y is filled with excitement, adventure, new friends, lifelong memories, and most of all discovery! With camp programs based on the Y values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility, we provide children with a priceless experience in a safe and supportive environment where their safety is our top priority.
112B Lowell Road, Windham, NH Read MoreLocated on 275 acres of woods between Parker and Evans Mountains in Strafford, New Hampshire. Foss provides a setting that promotes exploration and personal development. Our talented staff has extensive training to guide our campers to improve athletic, artistic, and team-building skills. Campers discover their ability and potential while discovering the richness of life. Camp Foss offers a safe, clean, and secure facility to enjoy the incredible activities we offer, rain or shine. Girls who attend Camp Foss explore new friendships, take healthy risks, and learn about becoming confident, independent young women.
242 Willey Pond Rd, Strafford, NH Read MoreAt Camp Otter, children spend their days exploring, swimming, learning new skills, and making life-long friends. Located on the sandy shores of Captain’s Pond in Salem, NH, Camp Otter offers weekly themes, a swimming area for both instructional and free swim time, boating, basketball/volleyball courts, a baseball/soccer field, an archery and air rifle range, arts and crafts, ropes courses and more. Daily transportation is provided throughout the Merrimack Valley and Southern New Hampshire. Close to major highways, Camp Otter offers a rare setting for appreciation of the outdoors.
Camp Otter provides a variety of activities that will help each camper learn new skills and make new friends in an instructional but non-competitive environment.
66 Hooker Farm Rd, Nashua, NH Read MoreLocated on the beautiful Lake Naticook in Merrimack, NH and minutes from the Merrimack and Nashua Y, Camp Sargent sits on 22 acres. Since 1924, Camp Sargent has offered the Greater Nashua Community a quality day camping program to boys and girls 5-16 years old. Sessions range from one to ten weeks of traditional camp activities to more involved specialty camps that provide more time for campers to dive deeper into what interests them most, Regardless of the type of camp, staff always stress safety, teamwork and work towards each camper building self confidence and making friends.
141 Camp Sargent Road, Merrimack, NH Read MoreThe Granite YMCA of Londonderry’s Camp Pa-Gon-Ki is a traditional day camp where campers spend the summer outdoors, experiencing a wide variety of activities and opportunities to create new friendships and appreciate the natural world around them! Each week, campers participate in camp-wide special theme-based events and enjoy unique camp traditions such as learning the camp cheer and other favorite camp songs. Our talented staff provides the opportunity for campers to learn something new, make friends, and build lasting memories.
206 Rockingham Road, Londonderry, NH Read MoreThe YMCA of Greater Nashua operates four facilities (Nashua YMCA, Merrimack YMCA, Westwood Park YMCA, and Camp Sargent). The primary program and service areas are Child Care, Camping, Youth Sports, Teen Leadership, Health & Wellness, Aquatics, Dance and the Arts.
The YMCA of Greater Nashua offers hundreds of different programs to serve our local communities. We also offer a financial aid program, Y Cares, which allows individuals and families the ability to belong and participate in any Y program for a fee – based on their income level and family size. Last year, Y Cares benefited hundreds of deserving individuals and families with over $618,000 in support. Financial assistance allows a single parent to send their child to a quality child care or camping program while they work to support their family. Financial assistance provides a senior woman, living on social security, to participate in a water exercise program to relieve her arthritis, and gives a teen the opportunity to come to the Y every day to play basketball instead of being on the streets after school.
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