ADVENTURE PADDLE CAMPS
- Week long sessions -
Ages 6-8 & 9-10, Half Day $325
Ages 10-14, Full Day $425
Learn basic paddling techniques, self rescue skills, general water safety, chart reading, navigation, compass skills, principles of Leave No Trace and enjoy team building activities that strengthen confidence, empathy and communication.
STAND UP PADDLE BOARDING CAMP
- Week long sessions -
Ages 10 to 14, Full Day $425
In this week long, full day camp participants will be introduced to the basics of paddle boarding. This program includes paddling techniques, self rescue skills, general water safety, chart reading, navigation, compass reading, natural history of the dynamic tidal region, principals of Leave No Trace and team building activities that strengthen confidence, empathy and communication.
SPECIALTY CAMPS
Week long sessions & Overnight Camp
Ages 12-15
- Source To Sea -
$555
In collaboration with Rivers for Change, participants will experience a variety of paddling from the source
of the Lamprey in Northwood, NH to Great Bay over the course of the week.
- Rivers to Sea -
$550
In collaboration with The Gundalow Company, participants will have the unique opportunity to paddle
one of the seven tidal rivers and then sail on the historic Gundalow!
- Oceanography -
$545
Through hands-on learning, youth will be enjoying the fundamentals of kayaking and water safety along with exploring the marine biology and ecosystem of the the the tidal waters in the Great Bay Estuary.
In addition to ocean floor mapping, participants will explore plankton, squid, oysters, horseshoe crabs and unique history of our intertidal waters.
- Overnight Camp -
$110
Come join us for our overnight summer camp program. We will load our kayaks with tents, hammocks, sleeping bags and all the necessary overnight provisions and hit the water for Leech's Island.
We will cook over the fire and explore the Island. In the morning we will have a leisurely breakfast, pack up camp and paddle home.
WILDERNESS ADVENTURE CAMPS
- Week long sessions -
Ages 6-14, Full Day $365
Ages 3-6, Half Day $285
A week of natural history, basic wilderness skills necessary for exploring the backcountry, and introduction to paddling and the significance of building community and stewardship. In this dynamic program we also dig into permaculture and enjoy backcountry cooking.
CAMP SCHEDULE 2022
JUNE 27-JULY 1
Lamprey River Source to SEA:
- Ages 12 to 15
- Full Day 9am-4pm
- Locations vary
Wilderness Adventure Camp:
- Ages 6 to 12
- Full Day 9am-3pm
- Browne Center, Durham NH
JULY 5-8
Adventure Paddle Camp:
- Ages 10 to 14
- Full Day 9am-3pm
- Wagon Hill
JULY 11-15
Adventure Paddle Camps:
- Ages 6 to 8, Half Day 8am-12pm
- Ages 9 to 10, Half Day 12:30pm-4:30pm
- Portsmouth Marina
SUP Camp:
- Ages 10 to 14
- Full Day 9am-3pm
- Portsmouth Marina
JULY 18-22
Adventure Paddle Camp:
- Ages 10 to 14
- Full Day 9am-3pm
- Wagon Hill
Wilderness Adventure Camp:
- Ages 3 to 6
- Half Day 8am-12pm
- Browne Center, Durham NH
JULY 25-29
Rivers to the Sea Camp:
- Ages 12-15
- Full Day 8am-3pm
- Locations Vary
SUP Camp:
- Ages 10 to 14
- Full Day 9am-3pm
- Adams Point, Durham NH
AUGUST 1-5
Adventure Paddle Camp:
- Ages 6 to 8, Half Day 8am-12pm
- Ages 9 to10, Half Day 12:30pm-4:30pm
- Portsmouth Marina
Wilderness Adventure Camp:
- Ages 6-12
- Full Day 9am-3pm
- Browne Center, Durham NH
AUGUST 8-12
Oceanography Camp:
- Ages 12-15
- Full Day 9am-3pm
- Portsmouth Marina
Wilderness Adventure Camp:
- Ages 3 to 6
- Half Day 8am-12pm
- Browne Center, Durham NH
AUGUST 15-19
Adventure Paddle Camp:
- Ages 10-14
- Full Day 9am-3pm
- Portsmouth Marina
Wilderness Adventure Camp:
- Ages 6-12
- Full Day 9am-3pm
- Browne Center, Durham NH
AUGUST 19-20
Overnight Camp:
- Ages 10 to 15
- 5pm Friday the 19th to 10am Saturday the 20th
- Portsmouth Marina, Leech's Island
AUGUST 22-26
Adventure Paddle Camp:
- Ages 10-14
- Full Day 9am-3pm
- Wagon Hill, Durham NH
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
CANCELLATION
Cancellations made prior to two weeks of reservation will receive a 50% refund. Cancellations made after two weeks prior to reservation will not receive a refund.
Thunderstorm/Severe Weather : If one day of camp is canceled due to the weather no refund or makeup day will be offered. If two or more days are canceled due to weather a 25% refund will be given.
DO YOU OFFER GIFT CARDS?
We do offer gift cards. There is a button on the homepage where you can purchase a gift card.
WHAT TO BRING
Please have your child wear seasonal, weather appropriate clothing. They should have food and water that they would typically consume during the timeframe that they are in program. All of their belongings should fit into a back pack that they are able to carry independently. A towel and water shoes are recommended.
WHICH PAYMENT METHODS DO YOU ACCEPT?
We accept credit card, cash and check.