Winter 2024
February School Vacation Week
Monday, Feb 24th - Friday, Feb 28th
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cost: $60 for 1st child, $55 for siblings
Grades: K - 5
Location: Wasserman Park Function Hall
Come and join Merrimack Parks & Recreation and staff from Camp Naticook over the February School Vacation week with activities designed to keep your children busy and entertained all week long.
Children will participate in a variety of sports, games, arts & crafts projects, nature exploration, outdoor activities and much more designed to burn off some energy. A daily hot lunch is included in the cost of your tuition
Miss Jens Vehicles Party 3/7
Friday, March 7th
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Cost: $18
Ages: 3 - 6
Location: Wasserman Park Function Hall
Cars, Trucks, Planes and Trains are the theme for this fun class. We will play with Monster trucks, make paper airplanes and more while learning about different vehicles. playing games and dancing.
Nerf Gun Wars 3/7
Friday, March 7th
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Cost: $25
Ages: 7 - 14
Location: Wasserman Park Function Hall
Let the energetic Parks & Recreation Department staff give you a break so you can take some time to enjoy a night out without your children. Participants can join us for this Nerf War themed fun filled evening, where many variations of of nerf battles will be moderated by staff. Nerf battles will be the primary but not only activity played. Participants will also get to enjoy a pizza dinner as the evening break! This program is held in the Function Hall at Wasserman Park. Advanced registration is required and spaces are limited.
*Participants will need to bring their own protective eye/face covering, Nerf guns and foam ball/darts. We will log the numbers of balls/darts each participant brings and all efforts will be made to return the same number at the end of the night. Ball/Darts may not be the exact ones you came with.
Leprechaun Trap Workshop 3/10
Monday, March 10th
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Cost: $15
Grades: K - 5
Location: Wasserman Park Function Hall
Join Miss Jen to explore and bring a shoebox to decorate it as a leprechaun trap using stickers, glitter, paint and more!
We will read a story and make the trap and other crafts.
School's Out Adventure Program- 3/11
Tuesday, March 11th
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
1st Child: $60; 2nd Child: $55
Grades: K - 5
Location: Wasserman Park Function Hall
Did you know that there is no school on Tuesday, March 11th due to a teacher workshop day? Parks & Recreation has you covered!
Come and join Merrimack Parks & Recreation and Staff from Camp Naticook during this no school day program with activities designed to keep your children busy and entertained all day long. We will spend our day at Wasserman Park where children will participate in a variety of sports, games, arts & crafts projects, nature exploration, outdoor activities and much more. A daily hot lunch is included in the cost of your tuition.
Code Wiz Game Based Coding
Wednesday , March 19th thru April 23th (6 sessions)
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Cost: $150pp
Ages: 8 - 12
Location: Wasserman Park Function Hal
Do you love playing games? Do you want to learn how to code? Well, you are in the right place! In our Game-Based Python course, you'll learn to code by playing a game and solving coding puzzles that get increasingly challenging. As you go, you'll get to create your own game in Python using the skills and problem solving skills you have just gained!
Concepts your child will learn: Python in a visual format, problem solving skills, basic coding concepts such as variables, conditionals, loops, functions, and events! They will also learn mathematical concepts such as x-y coordinates, negative numbers, angles, percentages, remainders and more!
Video Game Club 3/21
Friday, March 21st
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Cost: $25
Ages: 6 - 14
Location: Wasserman Park Function Hall
Make your child's interest in video games a fun social experience! Participants will have an exciting evening with peers playing Nintendo Switch multiplayer games such as Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros and other various games, a pizza dinner is included too! Program is held in the Function Hall at Wasserman Park. Advanced registration is required and spaces are limited. Fee: $25.00.
Participants may bring their own Nintendo Switch to connect with other players if they choose to.
Paint and Play 3/31
Mondays, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 5/5, 5/12
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Cost: $100
Ages: 1 - 6
Location: Wasserman Park Function Hall
Join Miss Jen and get the best of both art and fitness in this class that includes an exercise session ending each day with a craft.
Ages: 1 to 6 and their adult
Little Scientists 3/31
Mondays, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 5/5, 5/12
11:15 am - 12:00 pm
Cost: $90
Ages: 1 - 6
Location: Wasserman Park Function Hall
Join Miss Jen and investigate and experiment with crystals, weather, nature and more in this preschool style science class.
Age: 1.5 to 6 and their adult
School's Out Adventure Program- 4/8
Tuesday, April 8th
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
1st Child: $60; 2nd Child: $55
Grades: K - 5
Location: Wasserman Park Function Hall
Did you know that there is no school on Tuesday, April 8th due to Town Elections. Parks & Recreation has you covered!
Come and join Merrimack Parks & Recreation and Staff from Camp Naticook during this no school day program with activities designed to keep your children busy and entertained all day long. We will spend our day at Wasserman Park where children will participate in a variety of sports, games, arts & crafts projects, nature exploration, outdoor activities and much more. A daily hot lunch is included in the cost of your tuition.
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SUMMER 2025
Counselor In Training Program (CIT)
Session 1: June 23rd - July 11th
Session 2: July 14th - August 1st
Session 3: August 4th - August 22nd
FREE
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.
Participants will learn lessons daily while interacting with peers and having FUN! This program will be offered in three week long sessions. Interested individuals can sign up for one three-week session. Spaces are limited to a maximum of 8 CIT's per session. Program will be led by longtime Camp Employee - Jade Boyd.
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
SUMMER 2025 BASKETBALL CAMP WEEKS
June 23rd - June 27th: Ages 12 to 14
July 7th - July 11th: Ages 9 to 11
July 14th - July 18th: Ages 12 to 14
July 21st - July 25th: Ages 9 to 11
July 28th - August 1st: Ages 12 to 14
August 4th - August 8th: Ages 9 to 11
8:30 am - 11:30 am
Wasserman Park Basketball Courts
$79 per week for first child.
Operating for more than 30 years; this weekly basketball skills camp runs on Mondays thru Fridays from 8:30 am - 11:30 am. Each week of the summer features a different age group and focuses on
- Warm Up Exercises
- Explanation of Skills
- Skill Drills & Training
- Positional Play
- Team Settings
- Skill Review
Program led by Coach Kevin O"Leary. For questions, please contact him at olearycamp68@gmail.com or by phone at (239) 249-9276. Click on the link below to register thru his website.
Top Secret Science Camp
Top Secret Science Camp
Top Secret Science Camp
Monday, Aug 25th - Wednesday, Aug 27th
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Cost: $200 per person
Grades: K - 5
Location: Wasserman Park Function Hall
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.
Multi Sport Camp
Top Secret Science Camp
Top Secret Science Camp
Monday, Aug 18th - Thursday, Aug 21st
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Cost: $159.95 per person
Grades: K - 5
Location: Wasserman
Join the Just Kids Skills Camps and take part in one of the freshest and most exciting camp experiences in the country! Offering beginning to intermediate fundamental training in football, soccer, or basketball. Campers will have the option to try any sport any day! Campers will also participate in agility training, wacky games, daily life skill talks, and yes, even nutrition education! Campers will learn to challenge themselves and develop a love for their sport in a positive and exciting setting that is unmatched anywhere!