Yes! We have every intention of operating Camp Lawrence, Camp Nokomis and Camp Otter as scheduled this summer. Due to Covid-19 restrictions on busing, we made the difficult decision to cancel Road Rangers this year.

Yes! Registration is currently open for Camp Lawrence, Camp Nokomis and Camp Otter. Some sessions are currently full or have limited capacity, so be sure to register early to get your preferred sessions. You may login to Camp Brain or contact the camp office to register at 978-975-1330 or campinfo@mvymca.org.

• Camp Otter – At this time, registration is open for MA and NH residents. This may change depending upon guidelines from the State of New Hampshire. We will update our website and email registered camp families as more information becomes available.
• Camp Nokomis and Camp Lawrence – At this time, registration is open for out-of-state residents. This may change depending upon guidelines from the State of New Hampshire. We will update our website and email registered camp families as more information becomes available.

Yes! The following promotions are available for Camp Lawrence and Camp Otter until April 30, 2021. If you are eligible for either of these promotions, please contact the camp office to redeem.

• Camp Otter Promotion – Register for one week of Camp Otter and get an additional week (weeks 1, 3 or 11) at 50% off.* (*Limit of one 50% off week per camper.)
• Camp Lawrence Promotion – New campers that register for Camp Lawrence session 1 or 4 get $200 off. Excludes one-week sessions and siblings of current campers.

Yes! Financial assistance is available those who qualify on a first-come, first-served basis. Click the Financial Assistance Application and Financial Assistance FAQs for more information. This program is possible thanks to the many generous donors who support the YMCA’s Annual Campaign.

 Completed applications and copies of financial documentation may emailed to campinfo@mvymca.org or mailed to Merrimack Valley YMCA Camping Services, 360 Merrimack Street, Suite 270, Lawrence, MA 01843. We are unable to accept applications in-person at this time.

Camp Lawrence & Camp Nokomis Payments – The due date for final payments is May 1, 2021. If you would like to schedule your final payment, please contact us to assist you.

Camp Otter & Road Rangers Payments – The due date for payments is two weeks prior to each week your child is registered. If you would like to schedule your payments, please contact us to assist you.

Yes! In the event that our camps are cancelled for the weeks/sessions your child is enrolled, you may select one of the three options below:

• Get a Refund – Receive a full refund for the amount paid, including deposits which are normally non-refundable.
• Get a Credit – Apply the amount paid to the 2022 season.
• Give a Gift – Donate all or part of the amount paid to help support our camps. We will be happy to provide a tax receipt for your thoughtful and generous gift.
• Combination of the Above – You may choose a combination of the above options.

Yes! In the event that our camps operate, but your family chooses not to participate, you must notify us of the cancellation at least two weeks prior to your child’s start date and select one of the three options below:

• Get a Refund – Receive a full refund for the amount paid, including deposits which are normally non-refundable.
• Get a Credit – Apply the amount paid to the 2022 season.
• Give a Gift – Donate all or part of the amount paid to help support our camps. We will be happy to provide a tax receipt for your thoughtful and generous gift.
• Combination of the Above – You may choose a combination of the above options.

If the cancellation is received less than two weeks in advance, you will not be eligible for a refund or credit, unless the camper has a documented illness or there is a death of an immediate family member.

Yes! We are currently planning to offer in-person tours at all of our camps. Visit our Events page for more information, including the dates and times of our camp tours. In the event we are unable to offer in-person tours, we will update our website and send out email communication to our registered camp families.

Feel free to contact the camp office if you have any questions at campinfo@mvymca.org or (978) 975-1330.