Summer Camp Guide

Overnight CampsCamp Squanto, June 29-Aug. 13, $250-$750, Swanzey, NH. (603) 352-0443; squanto@pilgrimpines.org; https://www.pilgrimpines.org/squanto-information. Area's premier camp for youth. Join us for a summer of fun, excitement, and outdoor adventures. Circus Smirkus, June 18-Aug.13, Greensboro, Vt. 802-533-7443; camp@smirkus.org; smirkus.org/camp-sessions/. Live and train the circus life in Greensboro, Vermont. A great place to clown around, learn new circus skills, have a blast and make lasting friendships. Landmark College Summer Programs, various dates and prices, Landmark College, 19 River Road South, Putney, VT. (802) 387-6885; summer@landmark.edu; landmark.edu/summer. Landmark College offers summer programs to assist a wide range of students with learning differences, including high school students, graduating high school seniors, and students enrolled at colleges around the country. YMCA Camp Takodah, June 26 - Aug. 19, $1,000 (1-Week Camp) and $1,975 (2-Week Camp) with financial assistance available, Richmond, NH. (603) 352-0447; ryan@takodahymca.org; https://www.camptakodah.org/. Voted 'Best Overnight Camp in New Hampshire' — and only 30 minutes from Keene — Camp Takodah provides award-winning overnight camps for kids ages 8-15. Day CampsBoys & Girls Club of Brattleboro, June 27-Aug. 12, $300 per week, 17 Flat St., Brattleboro, Vt. (802) 254-5990l info@bgcbrattleboro.org; www.bgcbrattleboro.org/camp. The club is running full-day weekly day camps for grades K-5 and half-day teen workshops. There is something for everyone — BGCB Olympics, STEAM week, and more. Garland School Dragonflies Summer Camp, July 5-18, $700 for a two-week session, Brattleboro, Vt. (802) 258-9531; director@thegarlandschool.com; www.thegarlandschool.com. The Dragonflies Camp is for 4-6 year olds that are ready to fully immerse in outdoor exploration, including foraging, tracking & delving deep into the outdoors. The Garland School Summer Program, June 27-Aug. 12, $375 per week, Brattleboro, Vt. (802) 258-9531; director@thegarlandschool.com; www.thegarlandschool.com. Come join us in our summer rhythm with weekly themes, pond wading, gardening and yummy local food. We will be outside for the whole summer. Keene State College Kids on Campus, June 27-July 1; July 11-Aug. 5, $225 preschool, $250 full day, $275 GoSTEM, Keene State College, Keene, NH. (603) 358-2290; continuing-ed@keene.edu; www.keene.edu/kids. Welcome to the 17th year of Kids on Campus! Held on KSC's beautiful campus, this full day program combines fun and learning for kids in preschool through 8th grade. Mixed Martial Arts with Elements MMA, June 20-24, July 11-15, August 15-19, $150-$280, 310 Marlboro St Suite 264 Keene. 802-369-0242; info@elements-mma.com; www.elements-mma.com. Five days of fun, learning the basics of mixed martial arts! This summer camp is designed to instill confidence, discipline, respect, and self awareness in children ages 5-12. Your child will be introduced to a combination of brazilian jiu-jistu, boxing, wrestling, judo, and muay thai. Campers will also enjoy yoga and meditation at the start and end of each day to center and calm. Topics of discussion outside of practice will include bullying, utilizing mma for self defense, and the history of martial arts. MoCo Arts Creative Arts at Keene - CAKE & CupCAKE Summer Camps, CAKE - July 5-29, 2022; CupCAKE - June 27-July 1 and Aug. 1-19, $220-$225 per week, early bird discount available for CAKE when you sign up before May 1, 40 Roxbury Street, Keene, NH. (603) 357-2100; info@moco.org; moco.org. Ages 4 through grade 2 are invited to join MoCo Arts for CupCAKE, June 27-July 1 and Aug. 1-19. Students grades 3 through 12, MoCo offers CAKE camp, July 5-29. NHDI Summer Camps, Aug. 1-12, $415 before June 1; $440 after June 1, Keene, NH. (603) 355-8911; nhdi@nhdi.org; www.nhdi.org. Come dance with us at one of NHDI's summer camps! No prior dance experience is necessary, just put on your sneakers and join in the fun. Nature Explorers Summer Camp, June 27-Aug. 19, sliding scale, member discount, fee range $285-$400, Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center, Brattleboro, Vt. (802) 257-5785; kristina@beec.org; www.BEEC.org. Camps and programs for children ages 5 to 15, fostering a love of nature in a fun, safe, and supportive environment. The Nature Museum Summer Camps, June 27-Aug. 5, $225 for week long, full day camps, Grafton, Vt. camps@nature-musuem.org; https://www.nature-museum.org/summer-camps-22. Eight full-day sessions for ages 4-11 on the grounds of the beautiful Nature Museum in Grafton, Vt. Learn about local ecology with plenty of nature-based play. Spring Hill Children's Center, July 4-Aug. 12, $250 per week; $55 per week for aftercare; $25 per week for early care, 424 Old Walpole Road, Keene. info@springhillmonadnock.org; https://www.springhillmonadnock.org/summer-camp. We will spend our days outdoors, exploring outdoors, developing a reverence for nature, and enjoying a beautiful campus. For children ages 2.9 through 7years. Stonewall Farm Day Camp, June 27-Aug. 26, $230, 242 Chesterfield Road, Keene. (603) 352-5577; rebecca@stonewallfarm.org; www.stonewallfarm.org/camps. Join us for outdoor fun and exploration this summer on our 120 acre campus. Traditional Day Camp (age 3.5-11) and Mountain Biking Camp (8-14). Summer Art Camp, June 27-Aug. 19, seven, one week sessions, $175 per week, River Gallery School of Art. (802) 257-1577; office@rivergalleryschool.org; rivergalleryschool.org. Art camp is an open studio time for kids 6 to 12 years old to work on individual art making or collaborative projects in painting, sculpting, drawing and more. SwampBats Youth Baseball Camp, June 20-23; June 27-30, $130; 2 Week Package $225, Alumni Field, Keene, NH. (603) 357-5464; swampbatsribby@gmail.com; swampbats.com. The camp is open to boys and girls ages 5-12 of all ability levels and is led by the SwampBats coaches and players, creating a fun and positive environment. Tod Silegy Soccer Camp, June 27-July 1; July 4-8; July 11-15, $175 per week, ConVal High School, 184 Hancock Road, Peterborough, NH. (603) 352-4434; tsilegy@ne.rr.com; todsilegysoccercamp.com. Designed to offer a positive soccer learning experience for your child. The will have the opportunity to become a better soccer player, improve individual skills and become a more proficient and effective team member. Wild Hearts, multiple weeks in June, July, and August, $250 plus registration fees, Marlborough, NH. (484) 340-7219; mali@wild-hearts.org; www.wild-hearts.org. Join the Wild Hearts crew this summer spending the days playing and learning outdoor skills such as safe fire making. Kids grow better outside. YMCA Day Camps, June 27-Aug. 12, Y Members: $200-275/week; Non-members: $225-275/week, 200 Summit Road, Keene. (603) 352-6002; memberservices@keene-ymca.org; keeneymca.org/camp. Offering traditional, gymnastics, and adventure day camp experiences for children in grades 1-8. Find Your Fun. Find Your Y. Youth Circus Camps, June 22-Aug. 26, $380, 10 Town Crier Dr Brattleboro, Vt. (802) 254-9780; info@necenterforcircusarts.org; https://necenterforcircusarts.org/youth-camps/. Weekly Summer Circus Camps for ages 3-17. Your child will receive top-notch instruction in a noncompetitive environment and learn life skills through circus.