Events

Camp Tour Dates

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

Camp Lawrence and Camp Nokomis (Reservations required)

Sunday, May 24, 2020: Boat departure at 10:00am and 2:00pm (choose one of these times)
Saturday, May 30, 2020: Boat departure at 10:00am and 2:00pm (choose one of these times)
Sunday, May 31, 2020: 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 a camp tour, 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 14, 2020: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Wednesday, May 20, 2020: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Sunday, May 31, 2020: 9:00am-11:00am

Reservations do not have to be made for the Camp Otter & Road Rangers camp tours. 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 5-7, 2020

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, August 2, 2020
Camp Otter: Thursday, August 13, 2020

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.

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

Visit our Alumni page to see a list of past Hall of Fame winners.

Camp Nokomis Hall of Fame 2019
Camp Nokomis Hall of Fame 2019 inductees Andrew Parker and Timothy Parker.
Camp Nokomis Hall of Fame 2019
Camp Nokomis Director Gretchen Seifert with 2019 Hall of Fame inductee Greg Robinson
Camp Otter Hall of Fame 2019
Camp Otter Hall of Fame inductee, VJ Mill III with Andover/North Andover Sr. Exec. Dir. Claudia Soo Hoo and President and CEO Frank Kenneally
Camp Lawrence Hall of Fame 2019
Camp Lawrence Director Charles Seifert standing in for inductee Cheri Call, with Hall of Fame inductees Greg Robinson and Alex Kramer. Assistant Camp Director Matt Corsetti and Camping Services Director Anne Whalen

Have someone you would like to nominate to our Hall of Fame?

The following is the criteria for those people who are inducted into the Hall of Fame:
“A candidate for the Camp Lawrence, Camp Nokomis or Camp Otter Hall of Fame is a person, group or organization that has made a significant contribution to the Merrimack Valley YMCA camps. These contributions can include, but are not limited to, exemplary ongoing volunteer service, notable gifts of products, services or money, or public promotion of the camps.”

The inductee will be nominated by a member of the alumni community or camping staff and voted on by the current members of the Camping Branch’s Alumni Committee. Nominees receiving 60% of the votes from members of the Committee will be proposed to the Board of Managers for induction into the Hall of Fame.

With this criteria in mind, please send your nominations and a brief paragraph describing your reasons for the nomination to Anne Whalen awhalen@mvymca.org by March 17th at 5:00pm.

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

Women’s Wellness Weekend

Relax, Renew, Rejuvenate, Restore 

Join us August 28 – 30, 2020 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 (Saturday)One Day Rate (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 14, 2020. All payments are non-refundable after August 14, 2020.

Register online now!

Registration Deadline August 14, 2020

Please contact Camping Services Executive Director Anne Whalen at awhalen@mvymca.org, 978-725-6681 ext. 144 with any questions or concerns.