One of our camp’s goals is to help children meet new people and form new friendships. Cabin requests are noted, but they must come from both sets of parents. We try to honor all requests, but we are unable to guarantee them. Click here to make a Camp Otter cabin mate request
Each cabin has 15-20 campers with two counselors and a Counselor-in-Training (C.I.T.). In addition, all program areas are monitored by the Activity Director as well as Junior Counselors.
Yes, campers can be picked up and dropped off anytime during the camp day. Please notify the Camp Otter Office at 603-893-4911 if your child is going to be arriving late or leaving early.
Parents must select the same transportation option for the morning and afternoon (either car pick-up/drop-off or bus pick-up/drop-off). If you are choosing our bus option, the bus number and stop location must be the same in both the morning and afternoon.
Electronics and phones are prohibited at camp. Camp Otter is not responsible for any lost or stolen items.
Parents select the bus route and stop location from our bus schedule this year’s registration card. Please note that times listed are estimates and parents should allow an extra ten minutes both in picking up and dropping off. Children will be dropped off at their registered location only if the parent/guardian is present at the…
No, campers provide their own snacks and lunch. We do have a camp store that is open at various times to purchase beverages and snack foods.
On days with inclement weather conditions, the campers participate in pre-planned rainy day activities inside various camp facilities.
Each spring we host tours at the camps and in the Merrimack Valley YMCA’s service area. For more information, visit our events page. The Camping Services Office will also notify families about the details of these events.