Upcoming Programs & Events

Monday, Feb 24th - Friday, Feb 28th

8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Cost: $60 for 1st child, $55 for siblings

Grades: K - 5

Location: Wasserman Park Function Hall  

Come and join Merrimack Parks & Recreation and staff from Camp Naticook  over the February School Vacation week with activities designed  to keep  your children busy and entertained all week long.  
 

Children  will participate in a variety of sports, games, arts & crafts   projects, nature exploration, outdoor activities and much more designed   to burn off some energy. A daily hot lunch is included in the cost of  your tuition

Monday, March 10th

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Cost: $15 

Ages 3-5

Location: Wasserman Park Function Hall  

Come and join Miss Jen to explore and build a leprechaun trap using stickers, glitter, paint and more! We will read a story and make the trap and other crafts.  

*All participants should bring a shoe box to the class.

Tuesday, March 11th
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
1st Child: $60; 2nd Child: $55
Grades: K - 5
Location: Wasserman Park Function Hall

Did you know that there is no school on Tuesday, March 11th due to a teacher workshop day?

Come and join Merrimack Parks & Recreation and Staff from Camp Naticook during this no school day program with activities designed to keep your children busy and entertained all day long. 

We will spend our day at Wasserman Park where children will participate in a variety of sports, games, arts & crafts projects, nature exploration, outdoor activities and much more. 

A daily hot lunch is included in the cost of your tuition.  

Thursday, March 13th, 2025

9:00am - 4:00pm

$45.00 pp

Come join the Merrimack Parks & Recreation Department on Thursday, March 13th and test your luck as as we travel down to the Encore Boston  Harbor Casino in Massachusetts.
 

You  don’t need to be an  experienced game player to enjoy this trip. There  is something for  people of all skill levels. As part of registration  fee, all  participants will receive a $20.00 free slot play coupon.The bus will depart from Twin  Bridge Park in Merrimack (485 Daniel Webster  Highway). at 9:00 am and  will departs Casino at 2:30 pm to return at approximately 4:00 pm.
 

This  trip is open to both  residents and non-residents so bring all your  friends! All participants  must be pre-registered and seats are limited!  

Saturday March 15th - Sunday, March 16th

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

$210.00 per person

Do you like to spend time outdoors? Accidents happen; if you or someone in  your group got hurt, would you know what to do? People get hurt, sick,  or lost.  Many back country emergencies are preventable and even when  bad things happen, sometimes the wrong care can make things worse. 

Wilderness  First Aid is the perfect course for the outdoor enthusiast or trip  leader who wants more than basic level of first aid training for short  trips with family, friends, and outdoor groups. The 16 hour long  (two-day) program focuses on the skills of: Response and Assessment,  Musculoskeletal Injuries, Environmental Emergencies, Survival Skills,  Soft Tissue Injuries, and Medical Emergencies.

Those  who complete the course and pass the written and practical skills will  receive a Wilderness First Aid certification from SOLO which is valid  for 2 years.

Wednesdays, March 26th -April 30th (6 sessions) 

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Cost: $150 pp  

Ages: 8 - 12

Location: Wasserman Park Function Hall

Do you love playing games? Do you want to learn how to code? Well, you are  in the right place! In our Game-Based Python course, you'll learn to  code by playing a game and solving coding puzzles that get increasingly  challenging. As you go, you'll get to create your own game in Python  using the skills and problem solving skills you have just gained!
Concepts your child will learn: Python in a visual format, problem  solving skills, basic coding concepts such as variables, conditionals,  loops, functions, and events! They will also learn mathematical concepts  such as x-y coordinates, negative numbers, angles, percentages,  remainders and more!  

Tuesday, April 8th
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
1st Child: $60; 2nd Child: $55
Grades: K - 5
Location: Wasserman Park Function Hall

Did you know that there is no school on Tuesday, April 8th due to Town Elections

Come and join Merrimack Parks & Recreation and Staff from Camp Naticook during this no school day program with activities designed to keep your children busy and entertained all day long. 

We will spend our day at Wasserman Park where children will participate in a variety of sports, games, arts & crafts projects, nature exploration, outdoor activities and much more. 

A daily hot lunch is included in the cost of your tuition.    

Saturday, April 12th

10:00 am - 11:45 am

FREE Event

Wasserman Park

The 33rd Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Wasserman Park returns on Saturday, April 12th. Come and join Merrimack Parks & Recreation for  this Annual tradition. For  this year's event, we have 7,500 Easter eggs ready to hand out between our 5 different groups. Each group has a specific time for their Easter  Egg Hunt. All children should bring their own Easter basket to collect your eggs in. 

EASTER EGG HUNT TIMES

SPECIAL NEEDS 10:10 AM 

AGES 1 - 3: 10:30 AM 

AGES 4 - 5: 10:50 AM 

AGES 6 - 7: 11:10 AM 

AGES 8 -10: 11:30 AM 

Saturday, June 7th

6:00 am - 11:30 pm

$85.00 pp

NEW  YORK, NEW YORK, a city so nice they named it twice! Want to see New  York but don’t want to drive and spend half the day looking for parking?  At last, a chance for you to get away! Here is your chance to go  shopping, spend the day sightseeing, take in a show, or visit New York’s  world class museums. From the latest fashion on Fifth and Madison  Avenues to quaint antique shops in Greenwich Village, from the world’s  largest department stores to discount and bargain shops, the Big Apple  has it all!
 

Join the Merrimack Parks & Recreation Department on Saturday, June 7th.  Trip departs from the Exit 8 Park & Ride at 6:00 am and we will  arrive in New York City around 10:45 am where you will be dropped off at  Rockefeller Center. You will have until 6:30 pm to explore the city on  your own at your own pace. Trip will return to Merrimack at  approximately 11:30 pm. Advanced registration is required and spaces are limited! 

Session 1: June 23rd - July 11th
Session 2: July 14th - August 1st
Session 3: August 4th - August 22nd 

FREE 

The Camp Naticook Counselor in Training Program (CIT) is a FREE Training  program that prepares teens who are 14 & 15 years old to become  future leaders by developing self-esteem, peer relations, interpersonal  skills, and leadership techniques. CIT participants will receive  training to prepare them to work with adults, peers, and children.
 

Through  a hands on learning experience, CIT's will get the chance to plan and  implement camp activities for various age groups. They will also get the  chance to learn from our dedicated team of camp staff. CIT’s will help  to plan and implement weekly Camp special events.
 

Participants  will learn lessons daily while interacting with peers and having FUN!  This program will be offered in three week long sessions. Interested  individuals can sign up for one three-week session. Spaces are limited  to a maximum of 8 CIT's per session. Program will be led by longtime  Camp Employee - Jade Boyd.