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      • Watson Park Pavillion
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      • Naticook Challenge 5K
      • Camp Naticook
      • Camp TREK
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      • Rocket Fitness Programs
      • SOLO Wilderness Medicine
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      • Summer Stage Theater Camp
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      • Youth Programs
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      • ATV Park
      • Boating Access
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(603) 882-1046

  • Home
  • Community Events
    • 4th of July
    • Thursday Night Live
  • Employment
    • Employment Opportunities
    • Counselor-In-Training
    • Submit a Program Proposal
  • Facility Rentals
    • Abbie Griffin Bandstand
    • Adult Community Center
    • Athletic Field Rentals
    • Function Hall @ Wasserman
    • Watson Park Pavillion
  • Recreation Programs
    • Adult Programs
    • Naticook Challenge 5K
    • Camp Naticook
    • Camp TREK
    • Naticook After School
    • Rocket Fitness Programs
    • SOLO Wilderness Medicine
    • Senior Citizens Club
    • Summer Stage Theater Camp
    • Trips & Tours
    • Youth Programs
  • Parks & Open Spaces
    • ATV Park
    • Boating Access
    • Community Garden
    • Conservation Areas
    • Merrimack Dog Park
    • Merrimack Outdoors
    • O'Gara Drive Skatepark
    • Parks & Athletic Fields
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    • Metal Detecting Rules
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    • Town Ordinances

June 23rd - August 22rd, 2025

Camp Naticook offers a unique Summer Day Camp experience in the Town of  Merrimack, NH. Located within Wasserman Park, the park was formerly the  site of a private overnight camp.  In 1989, the Town of Merrimack made arrangements to purchase the camp and turned the land into a public park. Camp Naticook operates under the direction of the Parks &  Recreation Department and has been continuously accredited by the  American Camp Association since 1994.


Camp Naticook is a traditional day camp that is geared towards children who will be entering Kindergarten up through entering 5th Grade in Fall 2025. Campers participate in a wide variety of sports, games, arts & crafts, nature exploration, swimming, boating, special events and more.  


Campers who will be going into 5th  Grade in Fall 2025; 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 which features daily field trips. 


Our goal at Camp Naticook is to build an environment where both staff and  campers are open to be themselves and form friendships and connections with their peers that will last a lifetime. We strive for individuals  to embrace their own strengths and talents to form a camp community that  is rich in history and culture. We embrace our camp’s beginnings and  culture to strengthen our community. 


Through  the specialty areas of our camp, campers will discover new interests and embrace their previous  interests. We strive ourselves on having a united staff that shows  campers great care and compassion. Our staff works closely together and  have a strong bond that  shows in their care for our campers. Camper  safety is our staff's number one priority. After safety, it is paramount  to our staff that our campers have the best experience we can possibly  provide them. We want our campers to leave camp and remember the summer   and the memories they made. We never want any of our campers to say goodbye to Camp Naticook. Rather, see you soon." 

  

PAYMENT SCHEDULE:
Payments for each week of Camp are due 45 Days prior to the start of the session that your child is enrolled in. Listed below you will find the payment due dates for each week of the summer. 

Session 1:June 23rd – June 27th Payments due: Friday, May 9th
Session 2: June 30th – July 3rd   Payments due: Friday, May 16th
Session 3: July 7th – July 11th     Payments due: Friday, May 23rd  
Session 4: July 14th – July 18th   Payments due: Friday, May 30th
Session 5: July 21st – July 25th   Payments due: Friday, June 6th
Session 6: July 28th – Aug 1st     Payments due: Friday, June 13th
Session 7: Aug 4th – Aug 8th       Payments due: Friday, June 20th  
Session 8: Aug 11th – Aug 15th   Payments due: Friday, June 27th
Session 9: Aug 18th – Aug 22nd  Payments due: Friday, July 4th 


Payments can be made by check payable to the “Town of Merrimack” and mailed to: Merrimack Parks & Recreation, 116 Naticook Road, Merrimack, NH 03054. You can also login to your online account and pay with a Visa, MasterCard or Discover. One of the limitations of our registration software is that it will only allow you to pay the balance of your invoice/s in full online. If you only want to pay for an individual week; then call us in the office at 603-882-1046 to make payment over the phone with a credit card or you can bring/mail in a check.


Click here to download the Camp Parent Handbook 

Camp Information

Camp Telephone Number: 603-420-1662

Camp Health Center: 603-420-1663

Parks & Recreation Office: 603-882-1046


CAMP LEADERSHIP

Camp Director: Becca McGee

Assistant Camp Director:  Skyla Grenier

Medical Staff: Kevin Lake


GROUP NAMES - GRADE ENTERING FALL 2025

Entering Kindergarten & 1st Grade - Ducklings

Entering 2nd Grade - Robins

Entering 3rd Grade - Ravens

Entering 4th Grade - Hawks 

Entering 5th Grade - Eagles


REQUIRED HEALTH INFORMATION

Our Camp is licensed by the NH Department of Health & Human Services. One of the licensing requirements is that all campers are required to submit a record of their immunizations and a record of a physical exam from within the past 24 months in order to attend camp. 

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

SUMMER 2025 DATES, THEMES & FEES

Session Dates & Themes

Camp Hours & Information

Camp Hours & Information

Week  1:6/23 - 6/27 Theme: Aloha Summer

Week  2:6/30 - 7/3 (No 7/4) Theme: Holiday Palooza

Week 3:7/7 - 7/11   Theme: Color Explosion

Week 4:7/14 - 7/18  Theme: Superheroes & Villains

Week 5:7/21 - 7/28  Theme: Treasure Hunters

Week 6:7/28 - Aug 1  Theme: H2-Whoa! 

Week 7:8/4 - 8/8   Theme:  Camp Olympics

Week 8:8/11 - 8/15  Theme: Movie Magic

Week 9:8/18 - 8/22  Theme: Summer Showcase

Camp Hours & Information

Camp Hours & Information

Camp Hours & Information

Grades: Entering K up thru Entering 5th Grade 


Hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm


Extended Care Hours:

AM Extended Care: 7:00 - 8:00 am

PM Extended Care: 4:00 - 6:00 pm

Tuition Information

Camp Hours & Information

Scholarship Assistance

Merrimack Resident: $310.00 / per week

*Week 2 (4 day week): $248.00 / per week


Non-Resident:  $360.00 / per week

*Week 2 (4 day week): $288.00 / per week


Extended Care Tuition:

AM Extended Care: $20.00 per week

PM Extended Care: $40.00 per week


*A $25.00 Sibling Discount is available on 2nd or more children in the same household who are attending the same week, with the first child paying the full tuition rate. 

Scholarship Assistance

1:1 Special Needs Aides Available

Scholarship Assistance

A limited number of Summer Camp Scholarships are available to Merrimack Residents who meet the low income qualifications. 


For details or to apply, please contact the Welfare Department.  The Welfare Office can can be reached by calling 603-423-8535 or by visit the Town website below.  


*Please note that the State of NH has discontinued the Rekindling Curiosity Scholarship Program as funding is no longer available from that program. 








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Medication at Camp

1:1 Special Needs Aides Available

1:1 Special Needs Aides Available

Any medication(s) that a camper needs to take during the time s/he is at camp, must be brought to camp in the original pharmacy container.


In addition, we require all families to complete a medication authorization form which can be found by clicking on the link below. 


Once received  at camp; it will be stored in the Camp Health Center and administered per the prescribing instructions by our Health Center Supervisor. 

Click here to download the authorization form

1:1 Special Needs Aides Available

1:1 Special Needs Aides Available

1:1 Special Needs Aides Available

Each  year, the Parks & Recreation Department hires a limited number of  1:1 Aides to work at Camp Naticook and provide direct support for those children who require additional assistance in order to have a  successful experience at Camp. 


While  we are not a Special Needs Camp, the Town will be hiring one (1)  Paraprofessional staff member this summer to work as 1:1 Aide at  Naticook Day Camp. If your child has an I.E.P; we can work to try and incorporate the goals of  your child's  I.E.P. into the daily Camp program. Any  family who requests to have an Aide with their child at Camp will need  to first complete a Special Needs Questionnaire. The purpose of this  questionnaire is to provide the best summer experience for your child. 


*At this time, all available Aide slots have been claimed. 

Click here to apply

A Day in the Life at Camp Naticook

Archery

Swimming Lessons

Arts & Crafts

One of our many camp activities includes archery at our on-site archery range. Archery Lessons are taught by a certified instructor. 

Arts & Crafts

Swimming Lessons

Arts & Crafts

All Campers participate in a variety of Arts & Crafts projects on a daily basis. 

Swimming Lessons

Swimming Lessons

Swimming Lessons

Returning for 2025 - We will be offering American Red Cross Swim Lessons at camp this summer. There is no extra cost for your camper to participate.

Boating Trips

Swimming Lessons

 Our Camp sits right on Naticook Lake and campers get to explore this beautiful lake on canoe trips. In addition to boating campers will get to enjoy the waterfront and beach during free swim time.  

Nature/Adventure

Our Park is home to a great network of protected hiking trails and natural area. Campers participate in daily nature activities games, hikes and more!  

Sports & Games

Campers get to participate in a wide variety of age appropriate sports & games and be physically active during the summer. Sports & games are geared for each age group in camp.  

Special Events

Fridays are Special Event Days at Camp and may feature entertainment, special games and contests or other fun activities. 

Theater/Drama

In our on site theater building campers will get the chance to prepare skits and plays with performances throughout the summer and our big camp wide talent show at the end of week 9.  

Daily Hot Lunch

Daily Hot Lunch

All campers get a hot lunch daily as part of the Camp Tuition Fee. Meals are prepared by our Camp Cook in the Function Hall. Each day there will be a main meal or optional sandwich or pasta, salad and a dessert. The current lunch menu can be found here. 

Registration, Payment & Cancellation Information

Registration & Tuition Payment Dates

Registration & Tuition Payment Dates

Registration & Tuition Payment Dates

All programs are offered on a “first come – first serve” basis thru our website or in person at the Parks & Recreation Office. In order to maintain proper staffing ratios, age group sizes are limited and can sell out quickly, so please register early. Waiting lists will be taken as age groups reach their maximum enrollment.
 

There is a $50 non-refundable deposit due for each session that you would like to you register your child for. This deposit is applied towards the weekly tuition and the tuition balance must be paid in full 45 Days prior to the start of the selected session. 

Cancellations & Refunds

Registration & Tuition Payment Dates

Registration & Tuition Payment Dates

Participants who wish to withdraw from a session at Camp must notify the Parks & Recreation Department at least 30 days prior to the start of the session that you wish to cancel.


If you wish to transfer your registration to a later session without penalty; the request must be submitted at least 30 days prior to the session start date.


All program cancellations will result in the loss of the $50.00 non-refundable deposit. Refund requests between 15 – 30 days, will forfeit the $50 non-refundable deposit and will receive a 50% refund of the amount that was been paid. No refunds will be issued less than 15 days prior to the start of the session. All refunds will be issued in the form of a check from the Town of Merrimack and may take up to 2 weeks to process. 


Cancellations for Medical Reasons

Registration & Tuition Payment Dates

Cancellations for Medical Reasons

Refunds may be given for medical reasons which arise less than 14 days prior to the start of the registered session. For all medical cancellations wanting reimbursement, the request must be accompanied by a physician’s letter which must be received no later than the last day of the session that you are wishing to withdraw from. 


Even with a Doctor’s note, camper still forfeits the $50 non-refundable deposit and then would receive a 50% refund of the remaining amount that was been paid. 

Camper Health Information

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This summer, Naticook Day Camp has partnered with CampDoc to better serve our participants and staff.  CampDoc offers an electronic health record system for camps, and you can now complete your participant’s health information electronically.  The security and privacy of your participant's health information is important to us.  The CampDoc site is secure, encrypted, and password protected. 


After signing up for Naticook Day Camp: 

  • You’ll receive an email invite to login or create an account with CampDoc
  • Enter the required information, like medical conditions and emergency contact information as well as upload your child's record of immunizations and record of a physical. 
  • Required questions will be marked with an * and outlined in red.  
  • Keep in mind that you can return to the website at any time to make updates to your child’s health information in the event that you do not have access to all of the relevant information  when you begin the process. You can make changes to your child’s account up until 2 weeks before your program begins. 


Our Summer Camp program is licensed by the New Hampshire Department of Health & Human Services as well as Accredited by the American Camp Association. The information being collected is required to maintain regulatory compliance for our Camp license.


We are excited to continually improve, building safer, more productive and more efficient systems to create the best experience for you and your family! We can’t wait to see you this summer! 

Licensing & Accreditation

We are fully licensed and inspected by the NH Division of Public Health.

American Camp Association

Naticook Day Camp has been continuously accredited by the American Camp Association  since 1994 to ensure we are up to date and following industry standards. 

Merrimack Parks & Recreation

116 Naticook Road, Merrimack, NH 03054

(603) 882-1046

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