Youth & Teen Programs

Amazing Athletes

Every Monday, sign up by the week

Amazing Tots : 9:00 – 9:30 Ages 1.5 – 2.5

Amazing Athletes: 9:40 – 10:25 Ages 2.5 - 5

Home School Sports: 11:30 – 12:15 Age 6-10

Saturday and Sundays

Amazing Tots :9:35 – 10:05 – 1.5 – 2 years

Amazing Athletes:11:30 – 12:10 – 3 – 5 years

Location: Field across from Community Garden

Fee: $16.00 pp per week

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

Every Monday, sign up by the week

Karate Zoo 10:35 – 11:20 Ages 3-6

Saturday and Sundays

Karate Zoo 10:55 – 11: 25 Ages 3-5 years

Location: Field across from Community Garden

Fee: $16.00 pp per week

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.

Soccer Stars

Every Thursday, sign up by the week

Parent & Me: 9:00-9:30 ages 12–24mo

Super Soccer Stars: 9:40 – 10:25 Ages 2-3

Super Soccer Stars: 10:35 – 11:20 Ages 4-5

Home School Soccer – 11:30 – 12:15 Age 6-10

Saturday and Sundays

Parent & Me:9:00 – 9:30 – 12 – 24 months

Super Soccer Stars:10:10 -10:50 2-3 years

Super Soccer Stars: 12:15 – 1:00 4-5 years

Location: Field across from Community Garden

Fee: $16.00 pp

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.

Safesitter 5/20

Wednesday, May 20th

1:00pm - 7:30 pm

6th-8th graders

$90.00 pp

Wasserman Park Function Hall

The Safe Sitter® Babysitting Training Course prepares students in grades 6–8 to be safe and confident when they are home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting.

This interactive course is filled with fun activities, hands-on practice, and role-playing exercises that teach students how to prevent unsafe situations and what to do when faced with emergencies such as power outages, injuries, or severe weather.

Students learn age-appropriate child care techniques, behavior management strategies, and the stages of child development. Hands-on practice includes skills such as diapering and caring for young children.

Students learn how to respond to common injuries and illnesses using a step-by-step system. They also practice important safety skills such as choking rescue, which is often a favorite part of the class.

Students gain confidence and professionalism by learning how to screen babysitting jobs, discuss fees, communicate with parents, and greet employers. These skills are practiced through interactive role-playing scenarios that prepare students for real babysitting experiences.

Parents Night Out: Kpop Demon Hunter Theme 6/5

Friday, June 5th

6:30pm - 9:00 pm

$25.00 pp

Wasserman Park Function Hall

Join Merrimack Parks and Recreation and get ready to train like a superstar and battle like a hero at our action-packed K-Pop Demon Hunter Night! This high-energy evening is perfect for kids who love music, dancing, creativity, and adventure.

We’ll kick off the night with a pizza dinner, giving everyone a chance to fuel up before beginning their official Demon Hunter training. Once energized, participants will jump into a series of exciting themed activities inspired by the world of K-Pop and fantasy heroes.

What’s in store:
Create Your Stage Persona – Come up with your idol name, logo, and team chant.
K-Pop Dance Training
Hunter Gear Crafts your team.
Demon Hunter Challenge Course missions.
Photo & Performance Finale – Show off your moves and strike your best superstar poses before the night ends!

Whether you’re a fierce dancer, a creative designer, or a brave team player, this program blends music, imagination, and action into one unforgettable night.

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

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

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

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

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

Amazing Athletes Camp

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

Monday Aug 17th - Friday Aug 21st

8:00 - 4:00 pm

Grades K thru 5th

Fee: $350.00 pp

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.

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.

Amazing Athletes Camp

Monday Aug 24th - Wednesday Aug 26th

8:00 - 4:00 pm

Grades K thru 5th

Fee: $210.00 pp

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

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

Mon thru Friday Fee: $320pp

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.