Events

Open House Dates

Wondering if camp is right for your child? Come see for yourself at one of our upcoming open house events.

Camp Lawrence and Camp Nokomis (Reservations required)

Sunday, May 26, 2019: Boat departure at 10:00am and 2:00pm (choose one of these times)
Saturday, June 1, 2019: Boat departure at 10:00am and 2:00pm (choose one of these times)
Sunday, June 2, 2019: Boat departure at 11:00am

Camp Lawrence and Camp Nokomis are both located on Bear Island in Meredith, NH on Lake Winnipesaukee.  Due to this unique location, the only way to get to the camps is by boat. In order for us to safely accommodate all of those who wish to attend an open house, we ask for you to please make a reservation.  To make a reservation you may call 978-975-1330 (Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm) or email us at campinfo@mvymca.org to RSVP. All tours last approximately 3.5 hours (including the boat rides to and from).  You may choose to visit just one of the camps, or both camps; visiting both camps will not change the duration of the tour. Tours leave from the Y-Landing Marina, 102 Powers Road, Meredith, NH 03253.

Camp Otter and Road Rangers

Thursday, May 16, 2019: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Wednesday, May 22, 2019: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Sunday, June 2, 2019: 9:00am-11:00am

Reservations do not have to be made for the Camp Otter & Road Rangers open houses. You may stop by at any time within the indicated time frame.  Tours take place at Camp Otter, which is located on 66 Hooker Farm Road, Salem, NH 03079.

CORE 4

Youth Leadership Summit
June 7-9, 2019


Congratulations to the 2018 CORE 4 Socratic Inc. Scholarship winners Abby Reyes and Angela Romano!

The CORE 4 Youth Leadership Summit is a collaboration between the Merrimack Valley YMCA, North Andover Youth and Recreation Services, Andover Youth Services and the Lawrence Boys and Girls Club. During this three-day program, young leaders from different communities come together to participate in team-building activities, attend workshops, listen to guest speakers and discuss the issues that are important to them. This event takes place at Camp Nokomis on Lake Winnipesaukee each June.

Alumni Day

You are invited to attend our annual Camp Alumni Summer Events!

Camp Lawrence & Camp Nokomis: Sunday, July 28, 2019
Camp Otter: Thursday, August 8, 2019

All alumni, friends and supporters of Camp Lawrence, Camp Nokomis and Camp Otter are welcome to attend our annual events. Bring your family, see old friends, celebrate the experience of camping and honor this year’s Hall of Fame inductees:

Camp Lawrence
Greg Robinson
Alex Kramer
Cheri Call

Camp Nokomis
Greg Robinson
Andrew Parker
Timothy Parker

Camp Otter
VJ Mill III

RSVP to the Camping Services Office at 978-975-1330 or by emailing campinfo@mvymca.org.

Visit our Hall of Fame Honorary Donations page to make a contribution in honor of one of these Hall of Fame inductees.

Camp Lawrence Hall of Fame 2018 Inductees David Hamblet & Robert Hook
Inductees David Hamblet & Robert Hook
Camp Nokomis Hall of Fame 2018 David Hamblet Jennifer Prudden Montgomery Alyce Cohen Phinney
Camp Nokomis Hall of Fame 2018 David Hamblet Jennifer Prudden Montgomery Alyce Cohen Phinney
Debbie Parker

Women’s Wellness Weekend

Relax, Renew, Rejuvenate, Restore 

Join us August 23 – 25, 2019 for Women’s Wellness Weekend on Lake Winnipesaukee
Friday 10:00am to Sunday 10:00am

The first boat will be leaving the dock at 10:00am. For those travelers, there will be a refreshing lunch served. A 2:00pm boat is also scheduled.

Enjoy laughter, friendship, fun and relaxation during this weekend of women enjoying the company of other women. Merrimack Valley YMCA Camp Nokomis rests amidst 50 acres on Lake Winnipesaukee, Bear Island in New Hampshire and is accessible only by boat. The exceptional facilities include tennis courts, basketball courts, athletic fields, yoga studio, sandy beaches, volleyball and nature trails.

Immerse yourself in activities to replenish the mind, body and spirit. Past activities range from:

  • Yoga for all levels
  • Tennis
  • Paddle Boarding
  • Kayaking
  • Canoeing
  • Swimming
  • Nature walks
  • Dancing on the waterfront/in the lodge
  • Zip lining
  • Twilight lake cruise
  • S’mores around the camp fire
  • Farm-to-table meals
  • Meditation
  • Zumba
  • Essential oils/Smoothie workshops
  • Gather around the fire
  • And more!

 

This weekend is all inclusive with food, lodging, classes and workshops all included in the price.

 Two Night Rate (Friday & Saturday)One Night Rate (Friday or Saturday)One Day Rate (Friday or Saturday)
YMCA Camp Nokomis Alumnae Rate$275$150$90
Merrimack Valley YMCA Member Rate (or any YMCA member)$275$150$90
Community Rate$325$150$90

$25 for linens service (optional).

A non-refundable $50 deposit is due at the time of registration and a full payment is due by August 9, 2019.

Register online now!

Registration Deadline August 9, 2019

Please contact Cathy Landry, CFO at clandry@mvymca.org, 978-725-6681 ext. 111 or 978-609-3595 with any questions or concerns.