The University of New Hampshire offers over 30 summer youth programs at its Durham and Manchester campuses and other locations in the State. UNH summer camps offer:
- A supportive, safe, inclusive and fun learning environment
- Experienced and top-notch staff including University faculty, staff, & students & industry professionals
- State-of-the-Art classroom, residential, recreational, athletic and dining facilities
For specific information, including registration open dates and to register, visit the UNH Youth Programs Website.
Grade levels listed below are for grades entering in the fall.
Program registrations are open. Enroll now!
Academic Enrichment Programs
4-H Teen Conference: June 24-27 (Grades 9-12)
Teens from across the state participate in four days of activities and workshops on a multitude of topics. Students do not have to be 4-H members to participate.
*NEW* Camp Pageturner: July 3-August 4 – Weekly Sessions (Grades 1-5)
At Camp Pageturner, children spend each week exploring their passions through a literacy lens. Participants will read books, use their imagination, and take part in all sorts of creative writing.
Upward Bound Summer Academy: June 25-August 4 (Grades 9-12)
A 6-week, federally-funded program that gives students the skills to succeed in high school and college. Free to eligible students.
Writers Academy: June 26-30; July 10-14 (Grades 5-12)
Day camp designed for young writers to exchange literacy experiences, meet local authors, work in small groups, and learn what it means to be a writer.
UNH Extension & 4-H
Sponsors numerous youth programs & events throughout the State to engage youth in hands-on learning activities. Visit the website at: UNH Extension Youth Development
Arts Programs
Summer Theatre Arts Retreat for Students (STARS): July 10-14; July 17-21 (Dance Intensive) (Grades 1-12)
Drama, musical theatre, dance and advanced theatre academy that include a final production.
Summer Youth Music School (SYMS): July 15-19 (Grades 7-9); July 22-30 (Grades 10-12)
A longstanding and popular music program. Students concentrate on an instrument or voice along with electives to broaden their experience with an outstanding professional staff.
Athletic Camps
UNH Athletics offers camps in a fun and encouraging, yet competitive environment for boys and girls in a variety of sports. Each camp, through team play and individual activities, will enhance current skills and help a student progress by learning new skills.
All camps are held on the UNH campus in Durham and utilize state-of-the-art facilities and playing fields.
Sport camps include:
- Boys Basketball: July 24-27 (Grades 2-9)
- Girls Basketball: June 26-29; July 17-20 (Grades 2-9)
- Field Hockey: June 29-July 1; July 6-8 (Grades 6-12)
- Football: July 9-12 (Grades 6-12)
- Gymnastics: June 26-29; July 5-8; July 9-12 (Grades K-12)
- Boys Soccer: July 23-July 27 (Grades 5-12)
- Girls Soccer: July 10-13; July 16-19 (Grades K-12)
- Girls Volleyball: July 6-8; July 9-12; July 12-15 (Grades 5-12)
- Girls Lacrosse: Dates TBD
- Girls Ice Hockey: July 24-27 (Grades K-8)
- Wildcat Hockey School: July 17-20 (Grades 2-8)
STEM Programs
(Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)
Elementary Program Introducing Computing (EPIC): August 7-11 (Grades 4-7)
EPIC is a day camp designed to inspire the next generation of computing innovators by engaging students in learning computational thinking skills and programming fundamentals.
UNH InterOperability Lab (IOL) Summer Internship: July 10-August 10 (Grade 12)
The UNH Interoperability Lab (IOL) HighTech Bound internship is a five-week, paid summer internship for rising high school seniors who will gain real-world experience working with the latest technology.
KEEPERS: July 10-14; July 17-21 (Grades 2-4)
Kids Eager for Engineering Program with Elementary Research-based Science (KEEPERS) is a hands-on STEAM experience that spurs learner excitement and interest in learning about many aspects of their world, such as Weather, Water, Environment, Motion, and Invention.
Marine Environmental Science: July 3-10; July 3-17; July 10-17; July 31-Aug 14 (Grades 10-12)
Held at Shoals Marine Lab on Appledore Island, high school students can earn college credits in courses such as Marine Environmental Science and Intro to the Biology of Sharks, Skates, and Rays. Students learn through lab exercises, field work, explorations, and excursions to neighboring islands.
Project SMART: July 10-21 (Grades 11 & 12)
Project SMART (Science and Mathematics Achievement through Research Training) challenges, educates, and motivates students to study advanced topics and techniques in biotechnology. Students can earn college credit. This is a remote learning program for 2023.
Tech Camp: July 10-14; July 17-21; July 24-28 (Grades 5-12)
Tech Camp & the Dinah Whipple STEAM academy engages students in interactive, hands-on, problem-solving activities in areas of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).
Recreational & Water Activities
Aquatics – (Learn to Swim): June – August
Group and private swimming lessons are available throughout the summer.
Sailing/Kayaking/Paddleboarding: June 26-August 11 (Ages 5+-18)
The UNH Community Sailing Centre at Mendums Pond offers weekly sessions for all skill levels. The primary aim is to encourage fun on the water and to build self-confidence while learning skills that are enjoyed over a lifetime.
Camp Wildcat: June 26-August 11 (Grades 1-7). This camp is FULL for 2023.
Camp Wildcat day camp that offers weekly sessions that are themed and include Outdoor Adventure weeks. Each week is action-packed and full of sports, arts & crafts, swimming, and adventure activities.
Barry Conservation 4-H Camp: June 25-August 9 Weekly Sessions (Ages 8-17)
Held in the White Mountain National Forest, Barry camps are for kids who love the outdoors, enjoy hands-on learning and like a small camp environment.
For more information and to register: UNH Youth Programs
