Fridays, April 18th - June 6th (8 sessions)
Cost: $120
Register for any of the following:
Parent and Me - Age: 1 - 2
Time: 9:00am to 9:45am
Super Soccer Stars - Age: 2 - 3.5
Time: 10:00am to 10:45am
Super Soccer Stars - Age: 3.5 - 5
Time: 11:00am to 11:45am
Join Soccer Stars at Merrimack Parks and Recreation and use the soccer ball as the vehicle to help children improve their soccer skills, develop self confidence and physical literacy, improve gross motor skills, and hone socialization skills. The dynamic coaches help develop these skills and teamwork in a fun, nurturing, and educational environment.
Monday, April 28th - May 2nd
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 April 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
Three separate mini pre-school camps sessions to help get your child ready for camp! 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.
Session 1: June 30th - July 2nd (3 days)
Theme: Rainbows, Bugs & 4th of July
Age: 3-5
Time: 9:00am to 11:15am
$95.00
Session 2: July 8th - July 11th (4 Days)
Theme: Vehicles, Dinosaurs, Yoga & Legos
Age: 3-5
Time: 9:00am to 11:15am
$130.00
Session 3: July 21st - July 23rd (3 days)
Theme: Trains, Beach Fun & Bugs
Ages: 3 - 5
Time: 9:00am to 11:15am
$95.00
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
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
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.
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.
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!
Saturday, August 16th from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm -
Monday, August 25th from 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday, August 26th from 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday, August 27th from 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wasserman Park Beach
The American Red Cross Waterfront Lifeguard Certification course provides participants the knowledge and skills to prevent recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies in both shallow water (less than 7 feet) and deeper water (7 feet or more) and to provide professional level care for breathing and cardiac emergencies injuries and sudden illnesses until EMS personnel take over.
This class is taught in a blended learning format and the assigned online portion(s) (accessed via mobile desktop or tablet) must be completed prior to each instructor-led session.
Prerequisites:
1. Minimum age: 15 years
2. Complete a swim-tread-swim sequence for 350 Yards
3. Complete a timed event within 1 minute 40 seconds by starting in the water swimming 20 yards surface dive (feet-first or head-first) to a depth of 7 to 12 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point holding the object at the surface with both hand exit the water without using a ladder or steps.
4. Underwater Swim - Starting in the water, swim 5 yards. Submerge, swim underwater and retrieve three dive rings. Return to the surface after picking up all three rings and then swim for another 5 yards to complete the sequence. Please note that goggles are not allowed for underwater swim
Participants who successfully complete this course receive an American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding (including deep water) with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid valid for 2 years and Waterfront Skills valid for 2 years.