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    • Community Events
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      • Summer Concert Series
      • 4th of July
    • 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
      • Counselor-In-Training
      • Naticook Day Camp
      • SOLO Wilderness Medicine
      • Summer Stage
      • Tennis Lessons
      • TREK Adventure Camp
      • Trips & Tours
      • School Vacation Week
      • 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
    • About Us
      • Community Links
      • Contact Us
      • Our Mission
      • Parks & Rec Committee
      • Registration FAQ's

(603) 882-1046

  • Home
  • Community Events
    • Easter Egg Hunt
    • Movies in the Park
    • Summer Concert Series
    • 4th of July
  • 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
    • Counselor-In-Training
    • Naticook Day Camp
    • SOLO Wilderness Medicine
    • Summer Stage
    • Tennis Lessons
    • TREK Adventure Camp
    • Trips & Tours
    • School Vacation Week
    • 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
  • About Us
    • Community Links
    • Contact Us
    • Our Mission
    • Parks & Rec Committee
    • Registration FAQ's

June 19th - August 18th, 2023

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. Naticook Day Camp operates under the direction of the Parks & Recreation Department and has been continuously accredited by the American Camp Association since 1994.


Naticook Day Camp is geared towards children entering Kindergarten up through entering 5th Grade in Fall 2023. Campers who will be going into 5th Grade in Fall 2023; 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.


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." 

Camp Leadership Team

Camp Telephone Number: 603-420-1662

Camp Health Center: 603-420-1663

Parks & Recreation Office: 603-882-1046


CAMP LEADERSHIP

Camp Director: Hannah Cote

Assistant Camp Director:  Major Wheelock

CIT Coordinator: John Brennan

Medical Staff: Kevin Lake

Camp Cook:  Cathy Snyder 

Read the Parent Handbook

SUMMER 2023 DATES, THEMES & FEES

Session Dates & Themes

Camp Hours & Information

Camp Hours & Information

Week  1: 6/19 - 6/23 Theme: Aloha Summer

Week  2: 6/26 - 6/30 Theme: Color Wars

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

Week 4: 7/10 - 7/14  Theme: Wild Wild West

Week 5: 7/17 - 7/21  Theme: Captain Naticook's Lost Treasure

Week 6: 7/24 - 7/28  Theme: Carnival Classic

Week 7: 7/31 - 8/4   Theme:  Passport Passages

Week 8: 8/7 - 8/11  Theme: Olympics

Week 9: 8/14 - 8/18  Theme: Red Carpet Affair

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 Available: 

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

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

 

Camp Tuition Rates:

Camp Hours & Information

Camp Tuition Rates:

Merrimack Resident: $290.00 / per week

*Week 3 (4 day week): $232.00 / per week


Non-Resident:  $340.00 / per week

*Week 3 (4 day week): $272.00 / per week


Extended Care Tuition:

AM Extended Care: $20.00 per week

PM Extended Care: $40.00 per week




ReKINDling Curiosity: Every Kid Goes to Camp

Eligible campers can receive a scholarship to cover the cost of camp:

For the second year in a row, the New Hampshire Department of Education is partnering with New Hampshire camps and school-age summer programs across the state to offer students the unique opportunity to move beyond COVID-19 and be a kid again. Students of all ages, backgrounds and abilities benefit from exposure to short-term summer enrichment programs, including in the areas of challenge, friend-making, positivity, and emotional safety. These are all things that New Hampshire camps and school-age programs do best.


The  NH Department of Education is partnering with New Hampshire camps this summer (including Merrimack Parks & Recreation) across the state to offer students  the unique opportunity to move beyond COVID-19 and be a kid again.    


Eligible students can receive a scholarship to cover the cost of 1-3 camp weeks (assuming there is availability in our camp).

  • Students with a disability, determined by confirmation of an I.E.P  or medical documentation of a disability, are eligible for a $750 camp fee;
  • Students from families earning less than 250% of the federal  poverty level, determined by federal income tax return and documented  non-taxable income, are eligible for a $600 camp fee; and 
  • Students from families earning less than 400% of the federal  poverty level, determined by federal income tax return and documented  non-taxable income, are eligible for a $450 camp fee .


Eligible students’ participation in the program are prioritized on a first-come,  first-served basis until all program funds are exhausted.You will apply  to the program thru the Department of Education and if you are approved in one of the 3 eligible categories listed above; then the Department of Education then sets up an Online Account for you where can direct  which Summer Camp you want the funding to go to. The Department of Education then pays the camp directly for the amount that you dictate to go to that Summer Camp.  

How to apply

Click on the link below to apply for the ReKINDling Curiosity: Every Kid Goes to Camp scholarship program.  If you already have a FACTS account simply log in to begin your application, otherwise click on “Create your Account” to get started.


In the first box that pops up; it will ask for School and you want it to say: "ReKINDling Curiosity: Every Kid Goes to Camp".


Once you complete and submit the application; you will get a follow up email from the Department of Education to indicate whether you qualify and then the next steps to complete the process. 


Once you receive your instructions from Class Wallet to setup your account;  you will select Pay Vendor and then select Merrimack Parks & Recreation from the list. 

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Important Camp Information

Camp Scholarships Available

1:1 Special Needs Aides Available

Camp Scholarships Available

A limited number of 1 week Summer Camp Scholarships are available to Merrimack Residents 


For questions, please contact Pat Murphy in the Welfare Department.  The Welfare Office can can be reached by calling 603-423-8535 or by visit the Town website below.  





Visit the Welfare Department Website

Sibling Discount Available

1:1 Special Needs Aides Available

Camp Scholarships Available

The  first child in the household pays the full tuition rate. A discount of  $25 per week per child is applied to the 2nd of more children in the  same household who are attending the same week. 


This discount applies to registrations for Naticook Day Camp, Camp Trek and Summer Stage programs for the 2023 camp season.  


1:1 Special Needs Aides Available

1:1 Special Needs Aides Available

1:1 Special Needs Aides Available

Merrimack Parks & Recreation Department hires 1 Paraprofessional  to work as a  1:1 Aide and provide support for those children who require additional assistance in order to have a  successful experience at Camp. 


Parents who wish to request an Aide for their child, must also complete the Special Needs Questionnaire found below. Spaces are limited to a maximum of 2 weeks and are accepted on a first-come first-serve basis. 


Week 1: Unavailable

Week 2: Aid Still available 

Week 3: Unavailable

Week 4: Aid Still available  

Week 5: Unavailable

Week 6: Unavailable 

Week 7: Unavailable

Week 8: Unavailable

Week 9: Aid Still available 


Click for details and to complete the questionnaire

Register For A Specific Age Group

Junior Camp Bunk

Junior Camp Bunk

Junior Camp Bunk

Entering Kindergarten 

or 1st Grade in Fall 2023

Sessions With Waiting Lists

  1,2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

CAMP FULL - ADD NAME TO WAITING LIST

Saplings Bunk

Junior Camp Bunk

Junior Camp Bunk

Entering 2nd Grade in Fall 2023


Sessions With Waiting Lists 

9

REGISTER NOW

Elm Bunk

Junior Camp Bunk

Maple Bunk

Entering 3rd Grade in Fall 2023


Sessions With Waiting Lists

  1,2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

CAMP FULL - ADD NAME TO WAITING LIST

Maple Bunk

Top Secret Science Camp 8/21-8/25

Maple Bunk

Entering 4th Grade in Fall 2023   


Sessions With Waiting Lists

1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

REGISTER NOW

Oak Bunk

Top Secret Science Camp 8/21-8/25

Top Secret Science Camp 8/21-8/25

Entering 5th Grade in Fall 2023



REGISTER NOW

Top Secret Science Camp 8/21-8/25

Top Secret Science Camp 8/21-8/25

Top Secret Science Camp 8/21-8/25

Are you looking for an extra week of camp after Naticook ends and before school starts?

We contracted with Top Secret Science and they will be running camp here at Wasserman Park.

August 21st to August 25th 9am to 3pm

Grade: K thru 5.

Cost: $305

Note: This program is not affiliated with Naticook Day Camp


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Camper Health Information

Powered by CampDoc

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! 

A Day in the Life at Camp Naticook

Daily Swimming Lessons

Daily Swimming Lessons

Daily Swimming Lessons

 Swimming lessons are included in the cost of Camp. We teach American Red Cross Swimming Lessons and all staff are certified instructors.  *Lessons subject to available swim instructors.

Boating Trips

Daily Swimming Lessons

Daily 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.  

Theater/Drama

Daily Swimming Lessons

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 7.  

Archery

Nature/Adventure

Theater/Drama

One of our many camp activities includes archery at our on-site archery range. Archery Lessons are taught by a certified instructor. Open to campers ages 7 and Up. 

Arts & Crafts

Nature/Adventure

Nature/Adventure

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

Nature/Adventure

Nature/Adventure

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

Daily Hot Lunch

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

Daily Hot Lunch

Sports & Games

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

Daily Hot Lunch

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. Most days, Campers eat outside on the picnic tables underneath tents. On rainy days, Campers eat inside the Function Hall. Options include a daily hot lunch, salads and a dessert. A sample menu can be found here. 

Camp Naticook Photo Gallery

    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. 

    THANK YOU ALL FOR A GREAT SUMMER

    2022 marked the Camp's largest enrollment in its 31 year history. We hope that you enjoyed your time with us this summer and we hope to see you again in 2023. 


    Registration will open on Monday January 9, 2023. We will email all camp families as this date approaches to remind you.


    Thank you