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    • Community Events
      • Merrimack 250
      • Hamilton Movie Screening
      • July 3rd Holiday Concert
      • 4th of July Partade
      • 4th of July Fireworks
      • Summer Concert Series
    • 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
      • Merrimack Paddle Battle
      • Camp Naticook
      • Camp TREK
      • 2026-2027 - After School
      • Summer Stage
      • Trips & Tours
      • Youth & Teen Programs
    • Parks & Open Spaces
      • ATV Park
      • Boating Access
      • Boat Storage Rental
      • Community Garden
      • Conservation Areas
      • Ice Skating Rink Info
      • Merrimack Dog Park
      • Merrimack Outdoors
      • O'Gara Drive Skatepark
      • Parks & Athletic Fields
    • About Us
      • Community Links
      • Contact Us
      • Get our Email Newsletters
      • Metal Detecting Rules
      • Parks & Rec Committee
      • Registration FAQ's
      • Town Ordinances

(603) 882-1046

  • Home
  • Community Events
    • Merrimack 250
    • Hamilton Movie Screening
    • July 3rd Holiday Concert
    • 4th of July Partade
    • 4th of July Fireworks
    • Summer Concert Series
  • 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
    • Merrimack Paddle Battle
    • Camp Naticook
    • Camp TREK
    • 2026-2027 - After School
    • Summer Stage
    • Trips & Tours
    • Youth & Teen Programs
  • Parks & Open Spaces
    • ATV Park
    • Boating Access
    • Boat Storage Rental
    • Community Garden
    • Conservation Areas
    • Ice Skating Rink Info
    • Merrimack Dog Park
    • Merrimack Outdoors
    • O'Gara Drive Skatepark
    • Parks & Athletic Fields
  • About Us
    • Community Links
    • Contact Us
    • Get our Email Newsletters
    • Metal Detecting Rules
    • Parks & Rec Committee
    • Registration FAQ's
    • Town Ordinances

Youth & Teen Programs

Amazing Athletes

Children playing basketball outdoors with a coach helping them shoot.

Every Monday - monthly billing and registration

See registration page for times

Ages 1.5 - 5

Homeschoolers Ages 6 – 12

Saturday and Sundays

See registration page for times

Ages 1.5 - 6

Location: Field across from Community Garden

Fee: $16.00 per class


Amazing Athletes is an education sports and fitness program endorsed by child development experts to help children reach motor development milestones while building confidence through positive movement experiences.


For over 20+ years, Amazing Athletes have been partnering with schools and communities, helping to set kids on a path to an active and healthy lifestyle by teaching them the basics of sports, health and nutrition. By introducing kids to a variety of sports and physical activities, we give them an opportunity to discover and explore to find what they most enjoy and can pursue as they grow. 

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Karate Zoo

Children in black martial arts uniforms showing their patches.

Saturday and Sundays - monthly billing and registration

See registration page for times

Ages 3-6 years

Location: Field across from Community Garden

Fee: $16.00 per class


With the help of our Muscle Zoo friends, we teach the fundamentals of  martial arts in this high-energy progression-based program. Students  learn & practice the traditions & skills of the sport, and  receive colored belts and stripes for their achievement. Hi-yah! 


Inspired by the traditions &  practices of martial arts, Karate Zoo is designed to benefit a child’s  physical, social & emotional development while building confidence  & teaching practical life lessons. 

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Soccer Stars

Soccer Stars

Children playing soccer on a grassy field with red soccer balls.

Every Monday, monthly - billing and registration

See registration page for times

Parent & Me – 12 – 24 months

Soccer Stars Age 2 – 5

Homeschoolers Age 6 – 12

Saturday and Sundays

Parent & Me – 12 – 24 months

Super Soccer Stars -  2 - 5 years

Location: Field across from Community Garden

Fee: $16.00 per class 


Soccer Stars has impacted over 1 million kids over the last 20+ years through soccer. We use soccer as a vehicle to help children playfully develop self-confidence, improve motor skills, hone socialization skills, while having fun and preparing them pressure free for tryout sports.

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Intro Rock Band 8-10 yr old

Intro to Rock Band 11-14 yr old

Tuesdays, July 7th - August 4th

1:00pm - 2:00 pm

$150.00 pp


Join local musician and music instructor Kevin Horan for a fully immersive introduction to rock music! Each week students will be educated on a new instrument, including drums, electric guitar, bass guitar and keyboards, AND learn a song as a group. This is the perfect opportunity for students that have an interest in music but aren't sure which instrument they want to play.

The program will take place at the Rock Band Camp studio - 4 Crosswoods Blvd. Merrimack, NH 03054 

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Intro to Rock Band 11-14 yr old

Intro to Rock Band 11-14 yr old

Thursdays, July 9th - August 6th

1:00pm - 2:00 pm

$150.00 pp


Join local musician and music instructor Kevin Horan for a fully immersive introduction to rock music! Each week students will be educated on a new instrument, including drums, electric guitar, bass guitar and keyboards, AND learn a song as a group. This is the perfect opportunity for students that have an interest in music but aren't sure which instrument they want to play.

The program will take place at the Rock Band Camp studio - 4 Crosswoods Blvd. Merrimack, NH 03054 

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Counselor In Training Program (CIT)

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.

2026 SESSION DATES:

Session 1: June 22nd - July 10th
Session 2: July 13th – July 31st
Session 3: August 3rd - August 21st


There is a limit of a maximum of 8 CIT's per session.

CIT's who successfully complete the program can expect to receive:
•Experience you can put on a resume or job application when you are of age to apply for employment.
•Weekly educational/developmental blocks.
•Opportunities to plan and lead activities.
•One Day pre-camp CIT training.
•Certificate of Completion 

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O'Leary Basketball Camps - 2026

Week 1: June 22nd - June 26th  Ages 12 -14

Week 2: July 6th - July 10th  Ages 9 - 11

Week 3: July 13th - July 17th  Ages 12 - 14

Week 4: July 20th - July 24th  Ages 9 - 11

Week 5: July 27th - July 31st  Ages 12 - 14

Week 6: August 3rd - August 7th  Ages 9 - 11

Fee: $83 per week (siblings $75/wk)

8:30 am - 11:30 am

Wasserman Park Basketball Courts 


This is a weekly basketball camp that runs Monday through Friday from 8:30 -11:30 am.Led by Coach Kevin O'Leary each week of the camp offers a daily warm up exercises, explanation of skills; skill drills & training; positional play, team settings and skill review. 


This camp focuses on developing individual skills, team play, good sportsmanship; application of game rules and having fun. 

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Little Explorers Art & Adventure Camp

Little Explorers Art & Adventure Camp

Session 1: June 29-July 2 (4 days) 

9:00am - 11:15 am

Ages 3 - 6

Fee: $130.00 pp


Drop off your little one to have art and fitness fun with Miss Jen!  


Each day is a different fun theme. Snack included.

**Child must be potty trained or parent will be called for diaper change.


This weeks Themes are Rainbows, Bugs, Nature, and 4th of July Fun

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Little Explorers Art & Adventure Camp

Little Explorers Art & Adventure Camp

Session 2: July 21-July 23 (3 days) 

9:00am - 11:15 am

Ages 3 - 6

Fee: $95.00 pp


Drop off your little one to have art and fitness fun with Miss Jen!  


Each day is a different fun theme. Snack included.

**Child must be potty trained or parent will be called for diaper change.


This weeks Themes are Vehicles, Dinosaurs, and Yoga 

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Little Explorers Art and Adventure Camp 8/3 - 8/5

Little Explorers Art and Adventure Camp 8/3 - 8/5

Session 3 August 3- August 5 (3 days) 

9:00am - 11:15 am

Ages 3 - 6

Fee: $95.00 pp


Drop off your little one to have art and fitness fun with Miss Jen!  

Each day is a different fun theme. Snack included.

**Child must be potty trained or parent will be called for diaper change.


This weeks Themes are Trains, Beach Fun, and Bugs

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Amazing Athletes Camp

Little Explorers Art and Adventure Camp 8/3 - 8/5

Monday Aug 17th - Friday Aug 21st

9:00 - 4:00 pm

Grades K thru 5th

Fee: $80 per day or $350.00 for the week

 

Join our Amazing Athletes Camp for grades K–5, where kids explore 10 sports and fun active games that build confidence, coordination, teamwork, and a love of staying active in a positive, non-competitive environment.


Participants should bring water, 2 snacks and lunch with them daily.

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Top Secret Science

Monday Aug 17th - Friday Aug 21st

9:00 - 3:00 pm

Grades K thru 5th

Fee: $320.00 pp

 

Spectacular Hands-On Science! Come join this very cool and fun summer program for children in grades K - 5! Each day the kids will explore up to 20 weird and wacky hands-on science experiments and will make and take home at least 10 different projects.

The scientists are fast paced and funny and your kids will be thoroughly entertained (they’ll even learn some interesting things too). We will explore weird motions and flying things, air and water pressure; crazy chemistry, light and sound, science magic, electricity, magnets, astronomy and more.

Participants should be water, 2 snacks and lunch with them daily.

A $50.00 non-refundable deposit is due at registration for each session that you are selecting. Full payment for the week selected is due 45 days prior to the session start date. 

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Amazing Athletes Camp

Monday  Aug 24th - Wednesday Aug 26th

9:00 - 4:00 pm

Grades K thru 5th

Fee: $80 per day or $210.00 for the 3 day week

 

Join our Amazing Athletes Camp for grades K–5, where kids explore 10 sports and fun active games that build confidence, coordination, teamwork, and a love of staying active in a positive, non-competitive environment.


Participants should bring water, 2 snacks and lunch with them daily.

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Top Secret Science

Top Secret Science

Monday 8/24 thru Friday 8/28

9:00 - 3:00 pm

Grades K thru 5th

Mon thru Wed Fee: $200 pp 

Or

Mon thru Friday Fee: $320pp

 

Spectacular Hands-On Science! Come join this very cool and fun summer program for children in grades K - 5! Each day the kids will explore up to 20 weird and wacky hands-on science experiments and will make and take home at least 10 different projects.

The scientists are fast paced and funny and your kids will be thoroughly entertained (they’ll even learn some interesting things too). We will explore weird motions and flying things, air and water pressure; crazy chemistry, light and sound, science magic, electricity, magnets, astronomy and more.

Participants should be water, 2 snacks and lunch with them daily.

A $50.00 non-refundable deposit is due at registration for each session that you are selecting. Full payment for the week selected is due 45 days prior to the session start date. 

Register Now

Merrimack Parks & Recreation

116 Naticook Road, Merrimack, NH 03054

(603) 882-1046

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