Session Dates & Fees
2010 RESIDENT CAMP SEASON
Camp Lawrence for Boys (ages 8-16)
Camp Nokomis for Girls (ages 8-16)
$1,325.00 per two-week session*
Session 1: June 26 - July 10, 2010
Session 2: July 10 - July 24, 2010
Session 3: July 24 - August 7, 2010
Session 4: August 7 - August 21, 2010
RETURN Campers are processed September 15, 2009.**
NEW Campers are processed October 1, 2009.
* A $200.00 deposit is required for each desired session.
** All Junior Campers are processed on September 15, 2009.
2010 DAY CAMP SEASON
Camp Otter (Boys & Girls ages 6-13)
$199.00 per week
Week 1 (June 21 to June 25)
Otterpalooza: This is a week where anything goes. Most activities will revolve around building Camp Otter spirit and team cohesion amongst the various cabins.
Week 2 (June 28 to July 2)
Holiday Hoopla: Celebrate a new holiday each day with this theme week. Staff will change up the program each day to celebrate a new holiday and its traditions.
Week 3 (July 5 to July 9)
Fantasyland: Camp will celebrate all things fantasy (Disney, Comic Book Heroes, etc)! There will even be a magical version of a Camp Otter carnival.
Week 4 (July 12 to July 16)
Otter's Got Talent: Camp will let its campers shine this week with their special talents. The week will end with a camp-wide talent show!
Week 5 (July 19 to July 23)
Otterlympics: Be a part of a country and compete for Otterlympic Glory. Campers will compete in various activities mimicking the Olympics. * Please note that campers will spend equal amounts of time with cabins and countries. Country teams are selected randomly.
Week 6 (July 26 to July 30)
H2Otter: Camp can get hot, so keep cool and experience all things water in this week of games and activities! You will get wet!
Week 7 (August 2 to August 6)
Survive Otter Island: "Pirates" will take over camp and campers will have to survive the fun and various challenges - from treasure hunts to sailing the deep blue... Captain's Pond!
Week 8 (August 9 to August 13)
Guinness Book of Otter Records: Camp will put your skills to the test this week for games and challenges from every talent under the sun. Do you have what it takes to set an Otter record?
Week 9 (August 16 to August 20)
Otter's Got Game...Shows!: Camp will celebrate a number of popular game shows from past and present. Campers will have the opportunity to win prizes throughout the week.
Week 10 (August 23 to August 27)
Otter 2010 Take 2: Camp will re-live the greatest highlights from all the theme weeks this summer. If you missed out on something, here's your second chance...
Road Rangers Travel Camp (Boys & Girls ages 10-14)
$325.00 per week (Saddle Up has an additional $25.00 stable fee)
Week 3 (July 5 to July 9)
Watermania I Camp: Think Water!! Campers enrolled in this week should expect to be in or around water all week! The campers will travel to the beach, head to the aquarium, hit up Water Country and other places that involve water.
Week 4 (July 12 to July 16)
Surf Camp: Spend the week at a nearby beach (location TBD) learning the basics of surfing. Each day will include surf instruction, practice and free time at the beach.
Week 5 (July 19 to July 23)
Golf Camp: Learn and practice the game of golf during this week-long adventure. Each morning campers will receive instruction at Garrison's Golf Course in Haverhill, MA, followed by rounds of golf at Garrison Golf Course, Middleton Golf Course and Merrimack Valley Golf Course.
Week 6 (July 26 to July 30)
Saddle Up Camp: Come be a cowboy or cowgirl for a week! In this week campers will learn how to ride a horse as well as how to take care of it.
Week 7 (August 2 to August 6)
Watermania II Camp: Due to the extreme popularity of Watermania, we are excited to announce the addition of a second Watermania! Campers enrolled in this week should expect to be in or around water all week! The campers will travel to the beach, head to the aquarium, hit up Water Country and other places that involve water.
FAMILY CAMP 2010
August 22 - August 30, 2010
Registration begins March 1, 2010 for returning campers and March 15, 2010 for new campers.
2010 Rates and Fees
REGISTRATION DEPOSIT - $200.00 Non-Refundable
BASE CABIN RATE
Regular Cabin - $1,550.00/week
(Cabin #1-20, Exclusive of #4)
Premium Cabin - $1,650.00/week
(West Beach N & S, Cabin #4)
Deluxe Cabin - $1,750.00/week
(Staff East & West, Waterfront, Infirmary)
PER PERSON RATE*
Adults (ages 18+) - $250/week
Kids/Teens (ages 6-17) - $200/week
Preschool (ages 3-5) - $90/week
Tots (age 0-2) - $0/week
DAILY VISITOR RATE**
$50.00 Per Day/Per Person
*This fee is added on to the base cabin rate.
**For individuals who stay with a family
Note: Due to rising fuel costs the camp reserves the right to charge a $25.00 fee for all unscheduled boat trips to or from the mainland.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Deposits and payments may be made by credit card over the phone or mailed check. Please call the Camp Registration Office with your credit card number or make a check payable to the Merrimack Valley YMCA and mail to:
Merrimack Valley YMCA
Camping Services Branch
101 Amesbury Street, 4th Floor
Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 975-1330 (phone)
(978) 975-7354 (fax)
campinfo@mvymca.org
If you would like to learn more about our camps, a "Request Summer Camp Information" form is located on the right side of this page.
