Merrimack Valley YMCA

Merrimack Valley YMCA Camping Services

Making memories that last a lifetime.

The Merrimack Valley YMCA operates two residential camps on Lake Winnipesaukee's Bear Island in NH: Camp Lawrence, for boys aged 8-16, and Camp Nokomis, for girls aged 8-16. We also run a Family Camp for 9 days at the end of the summer at Camp Lawrence. Camp Otter is a day camp located on Captain Pond in Salem, NH, for boys and girls aged 6- 13.

Merrimack Valley YMCA Camping Services

Making Memories
that Last a Lifetime.

The Merrimack Valley YMCA operates two residential camps on Lake Winnipesaukee's Bear Island in NH: Camp Lawrence, for boys aged 8-16, and Camp Nokomis, for girls aged 8-16. We also run a Family Camp for 9 days at the end of the summer at Camp Lawrence. Camp Otter is a day camp located on Captain Pond in Salem, NH, for boys and girls aged 6- 13.

What's New at the YMCA

Check Out Photos of the Island Camps' Kitchen Renovations!

Celebrate Camping! The Second Century Campaign. Thank you to all who have helped with our camp's capital campaign...and to all who wish to add their support.

Register Online for Camp Otter

Click the above link to sign in or to set up an account to register your child(ren) for summer camp. Select Camp Branch from the Branch list. If you are not a member or have not participated in a branch program in the past, please call (978) 975-1330 to register. Registration forms must be completed and returned to the Registration Office.

19th Annual 'Reach Out For Youth & Families' Auction

Join us for our premiere YMCA fundraising event on Saturday, March 13, 2010 - Buy your tickets now!

Camp Session Dates for 2010

Register Now for Our 2010 Summer Camps!

Learn about Camp at a Camp Fair or Open House

Come have all of your camp questions answered by our Camping Staff!

Camp Lawrence for Boys

Camp Lawrence for Boys is a community of 150 campers and 50 staffers from around the world.

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Camp Nokomis for Girls

For over 50 years, Camp Nokomis has offered a high quality camp experience for girls.

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Day Camp Otter

Camp Otter is a scenic, daytime get away for 190 campers and over 40 staff from the Merrimack Valley YMCA.

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Family Camp Fun!

Parents, if you've been looking for an exciting, affordable vacation for your family, we have a deal for you.

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