Winter 2024

Friday, January 24th

6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Cost: $25

Age: 6 -15

Location: Wasserman Park Function Hall  

 Come and join Parks & Recreation Staff members Jade Boyd & Juliana Wanser for a night out just for girls between the ages of 8 to 14. Participants will arrive in time for a social pizza dinner and dance party and then each girl will have their hair done by a licensed cosmetologist, visit a face painting station, and make beaded or woven bracelets. After everyone has finished we will all play party games like musical chairs, limbo, and freeze dance. 

Saturday, January 25th

9:00am to 3:30pm

Ages 11 and up

Fee: FREE

Riding a snowmobile or wheeled vehicle in New Hampshire can be fun and exciting for the whole family. Take a class, join a club, and ride responsibly. The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department strongly recommends that all riders participate in a Safety Education Class.

Parents/Guardians must register and attend this class with their minor children.

Recipients of this OHRV course certificate, typically will be able to get discounts on their snowmobile insurance. All people staying in the building must register for the class. 

Friday, February 7th

6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Cost: $25

Age: 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. 

Saturday, February 15th

3:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Cost: $20

Age: 8 -12

Location: Wasserman Park Function Hall  

 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. 

Friday, February 21st

6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Cost: $25

Age: 5 -11

Location: Wasserman Park Function Hall  

 Parents night out! 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. 

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

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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
 

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!