Youth Programs

Wed Dec 8th - Fri Dec 10th 

5:00 - 8:00 pm

Ages: Ages 3 to 15 

Watch the excitement when your child receives a call from Santa Claus!  Santa wants to make your child feel special this holiday season with an  unforgettable gift: A personalized phone call from Jolly Old St. Nick  himself!

Imagine how surprised they'll be to receive a call from  Santa. Watch their eyes light up with amazement as Santa lets them know  how special they are. Join the Town of Merrimack this holiday  season to provide a unique and memorable holiday experience for your  whole family in the comfort of your own home.

*This is  a Free program however, due to overwhelming popularity of this  program;this program is open to Merrimack children only.  

Friday, December 10th 

6:30 PM - 9:30 PM 

Ages: 10+ (or 6+ with parents assistance.)

Cost: $35

Looking for a fun night out? Join us when we partner with The Canvas Roadshow for DIY Workshops where they will guide you through a step by step process of transforming unfinished projects into personalized artistic creations. You will be able to customize your own wood project starting by picking your stencil then using our wide selection of stain and paint.They will bring a variety of stencils you will be able to pick from at this event, no special order. There will be design for the holiday, everyday, and even fun kids design.  

Sunday Dec 12th

3:00-8:00 pm

$20 per child,  $15 for second child

Age 7 to 14 

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. 

Wednesday, December 15th

5:30PM to 7:30PM 

$20 per child

Age 8 to 12 

5 Signs Your Child is Ready To Be Home Alone.
-Desires to be home alone and isn't afraid
-Can make good decisions
-Proves to be responsibility and trustworthy
-Follows simply rules and instructions
-Demonstrates independence and self-discipline

Learn the basics of being safe when home alone for short periods of time. We’ll talk about how to answer the telephone and door, internet safety, first aid techniques, accident prevention, fire protection and more will be discussed. Youth will have a better understanding of responsibility & independence. This is an interactive class. Each student will receive a handbook and make a first aid kit. Class will be held in the Function Hall at Wasserman Park. 

Saturday, December 18th

3:00PM to 8:00PM

$20 per child,  $15 for second child

Ages 5 - 15 

Participants can join us for this Pokémon Go themed fun filled evening, where they will be able to use Pokémon nodes in the park to capture new Pokémon, have battles, log distances and hatch Pokémon. Pokemon Go will be the primary but not only activity available. 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 electronic device with Pokémon Go account access.  Participants with devices that have mobile connection will be able to go out into the park with staff to capture,  while participants with only WIFI capable devices will be able to use the local WIFI signal to use the Pokémon gym and battleground located at the function hall.

Monday December 20th

11:30am to 12:15pm

Age 1 to 10 

$15 per child

Graham cracker gingerbread house workshop. We'll have all the candy you need to make your gingerbread house perfect! Gingerbread and supplies included in cost. 

Wednesday December 22th

4:00pm to 4:45pm

Age 1 to 10 

$15 per child

Graham cracker gingerbread house workshop. We'll have all the candy you need to make your gingerbread house perfect! Gingerbread and supplies included in cost. 

Monday, Dec 27th - Friday, Dec 31st

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

$45/day first child; $40/day for siblings

Grade K to 5

Come and join Merrimack Parks & Recreation and Staff from Naticook Day Camp during December School Vacation week with activities designed to keep your children busy and entertained all week long.  

We will spend our days at Wasserman Park. 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.

Program is geared towards children in Grades K - 5 and will have a 6:1 Staff to participant ratio. The vacation week program runs daily from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm and cost $45.00 per day. The second child in the same household only pays $40 per day.
 

Saturday, January 8th

5:00pm to 9:00pm

Age 5 to 11 

$20 per child,  $15 for second child 

Parents night out is back for this fall, because every parent deserves some time to themselves while their child/ren are off having fun. Let the energetic Parks & Recreation Department staff give you a break and time to enjoy a night out without your children. Participants can join us for a fun filled evening of games, crafts, pizza, and more! Program is held in the Function Hall at Wasserman Park. Advanced registration is required and spaces are limited. Fee: $20.00 for first child & $15.00 for each additional child in the same household! 

Saturday, January 8th

11:00am to 12:30pm

Age 8 to 18

Cost: $23 per student 

Come and create cute diffuser necklace with Bluett Arts LLC with lava bead and premium Japanese seed beads. During this class students will learn special features of lava beads, how to assemble necklace using professional beading wire, about beading materials and tools. By the end of the class students will create their own Diffuser Necklace. Class is geared children ages 8 and up. All supplies and materials are included. 

Saturday, January 15th

9:00am to 3:30pm

Grades 6th thru 8th

Cost: $110 per student

Safe Sitter® prepares students in grades 6-8 to be safe when they’re home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting. The lessons are filled with fun activities and role-playing exercises. Students learn how to prevent unsafe situations and what to do when faced with dangers such as power failures or weather emergencies. Participants will learn tips to manage behavior along with the ages and stages of child development. Class will also include rescue skills such as choking rescue and CPR and how to assess and respond to injuries and illnesses.

In order to complete your registration for this program the instructor requires all participants and their parents to complete the documents in the link below.

https://www.nhcpr.com/customer-support/documents/safe-sitter 

Saturday January 22nd

3:00-8:00 pm

$20 per child,  $15 for second child

Age 7 to 14 

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.  

Saturday, February 5th

3:00PM to 8:00PM

$20 per child,  $15 for second child

Ages 5 - 15 

Participants can join us for this Pokémon Go themed fun filled evening, where they will be able to use Pokémon nodes in the park to capture new Pokémon, have battles, log distances and hatch Pokémon. Pokemon Go will be the primary but not only activity available. 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 electronic device with Pokémon Go account access.  Participants with devices that have mobile connection will be able to go out into the park with staff to capture,  while participants with only WIFI capable devices will be able to use the local WIFI signal to use the Pokémon gym and battleground located at the function hall.