Upcoming Programs & Events

The Merrimack Community Garden is located at 116 Naticook Road in Wasserman Park and is managed by the Parks & Recreation Department.

Residents  and Non-residents may begin reserving plot(s) on April 1st for the 2025 Season. Interested participants can reserve as many spaces as they wish (assuming available space) and the fees listed below are for each 10 x  10 foot plot.

2025 Garden Fee Scheduled for a 10 ft x 10 ft square plot. 

• Merrimack Residents: $20.00 
• Non-Residents: $25.00 

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 

Monday, April 28th - May 2nd

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 April 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

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.