ReKINDling Curiosity: Every Kid Goes to Camp
Eligible campers can receive a scholarship to cover the cost of camp:
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on student social, emotional, and mental health, the NH Department of Education, will be offering a program to help pay the Summer Camp Tuition Fees for students from low-income households or those children with a disability to improve student social, emotional, and mental wellness and support continued development of the whole child, especially by alleviating student anxiety and trauma resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. These experiences are designed to help New Hampshire students return to in-person school with a rekindled curiosity, excited and anticipating a return to academic instruction.
The NH Department of Education is partnering with New Hampshire camps this summer (including Naticook Day Camp) 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 1-2 camp weeks; if there is availability at Camp Trek
- Students with a disability, determined by confirmation of an I.E.P or medical documentation of a disability, are eligible for a $650 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 $500 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 $350 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".
From here, you will then complete all your family information and upload the relevant documents. When you get to step 5 (Additional Information); this is where you would select "Naticook Day Camp" from the Drop down Menu. Once you are approved; you can direct the payment to a single camp or to multiple camps.
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.
Important Camp Information
Sibling Discount Available
Sibling Discount Available
Sibling Discount 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 2022 camp season.
Financial Aid Available
Sibling Discount Available
Sibling Discount Available
A limited number of Summer Camp Scholarships are available to Merrimack Residents. For questions or to obtain an application, 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.
2023 Weekly Trips & Activities (Subject to Change)
Week 1: 6/19/23 - 6/23/2023
Week 3: 7/3/23 - 7/7/23 (No 7/4)
Week 1: 6/19/23 - 6/23/2023
FIELD TRIP DESTINATIONS
TO BE DETERMINED
Week 2: 6/26/23 - 6/30/23
Week 3: 7/3/23 - 7/7/23 (No 7/4)
Week 1: 6/19/23 - 6/23/2023
FIELD TRIP DESTINATIONS
TO BE DETERMINED
Week 3: 7/3/23 - 7/7/23 (No 7/4)
Week 3: 7/3/23 - 7/7/23 (No 7/4)
Week 3: 7/3/23 - 7/7/23 (No 7/4)
FIELD TRIP DESTINATIONS
TO BE DETERMINED
Week 4: 7/10/23 - 7/14/23
Week 4: 7/10/23 - 7/14/23
Week 3: 7/3/23 - 7/7/23 (No 7/4)
FIELD TRIP DESTINATIONS
TO BE DETERMINED
Week 5: 7/17/23 - 7/21/23
Week 4: 7/10/23 - 7/14/23
Week 5: 7/17/23 - 7/21/23
FIELD TRIP DESTINATIONS
TO BE DETERMINED
Week 6: 7/24/23 - 7/28/23
Week 4: 7/10/23 - 7/14/23
Week 5: 7/17/23 - 7/21/23
FIELD TRIP DESTINATIONS
TO BE DETERMINED
Week 7: 7/31/23 - 8/4/23
Week 9: 8/14/23 - 8/18/23
Week 7: 7/31/23 - 8/4/23
FIELD TRIP DESTINATIONS
TO BE DETERMINED
Week 8: 8/7/23 - 8/11/23
Week 9: 8/14/23 - 8/18/23
Week 7: 7/31/23 - 8/4/23
FIELD TRIP DESTINATIONS
TO BE DETERMINED
Week 9: 8/14/23 - 8/18/23
Week 9: 8/14/23 - 8/18/23
Week 9: 8/14/23 - 8/18/23
FIELD TRIP DESTINATIONS
TO BE DETERMINED
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!
Licensing & Accreditation
We are fully licensed and inspected by the NH Division of Public Health Department of Health & Human Services.
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 the most stringent industry standards.