General Information

The YMCA of Greater Boston has been providing camping opportunities to generations of families for over 100 years in the scenic lakes region of New Hampshire . North Woods Camp for Boys, established in 1929 and Pleasant Valley Camp for Girls, founded in 1969 now share the natural beauty of the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee. Every summer hundreds of children, ages 8 to 18, are attracted to the camps from all over the world by the wide variety of activities we offer in this unique woodland setting.

We hope you read through the information and choose to share an enriching summer camp experience with us.

For further information or registration materials for either camp, please call 603 - 569 - 2725 

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Complete the registration card and mail in with $150 deposit for each two-week session. You can even do it online. Click here for more information.   

For a financial aid application please call
603 - 569 - 2725.

North Woods and Pleasant Valley Camps are open to all boys and girls between the ages of 8 to 18 years, regardless of income, race or religion. Through the YMCA’s ACCESS program, families who cannot afford the full price of a camper’s admission may qualify for reduced rates (up to 50% of a two week session based upon income and family size).

Address

North Woods Camp
P.O. Box 230 
Mirror Lake, NH 03853-0230


Tel:  603 - 569 - 2725
Fax: 603 - 569 - 5869
Toll Free: 1- 888 - 250 - 5877

 

North Woods Camp for Boys

Camping is more than just a recreational experience for the YMCA of Greater Boston. The fun, friendships and excitement of each summer are immediately evident to all campers and staff members. Our programs encourage everyone to go beyond just becoming involved in the daily activities by providing opportunities to mature while appreciating the value of good sportsmanship, building self-esteem and learning from individual differences.

The cabin group is the center of camp life. Cabins are assigned by age and grade so that campers will learn and make new friends among their peers. Campers and staff live in comfortable accommodations, varying in size, that are rustic and reflect the spirit of camping with full facility bathhouses located nearby.

Each session our camping family includes 140 campers and a mature and caring staff that are committed to the health and safety of all. Our low supervision ratios enable our well trained staff to carefully guide activities to facilitate social awareness and teach life-long skills. While welcoming all religious backgrounds and beliefs, the program embraces the YMCA core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.

North Woods and Pleasant Valley Camps celebrate their own unique traditions and history. The camps have separate housing, dining halls, waterfronts and counseling staffs. However, their close proximity allows for special combined activities during the season. Evening activities allow campers to become involved in a host of programs including campfires, talent shows, age group games and theme nights.

Staff

Our staff is carefully selected on the basis of their experience, education, training, leadership ability and interpersonal skills. Each staff member participates in a week long pre-camp training period in preparation for the arrival of campers. 

Cabin counselors are 18 years of age or older, and are supported by CIT’s and assistant counselors who are 16 and 17. Many of our staff members have grown up at North Woods and Pleasant Valley. International staff add a unique flavor and experience for everyone at camp.

While recollections of camp activities and the surroundings never fade, what every child will remember most is the people. Memories of the cabin mate who became a lasting friend or the counselor who took the time to care, talk through a problem or share a laugh will continue for a lifetime.

Activities

Archery                 Arts & Crafts

Baseball                Basketball

Canoeing           Challenge Course

Drama                Fishing

Field Games           Group Games

Hiking                  Horseback Riding

 Kayaking                   Nature

Newspaper                 Photography

Radio                     Riflery

Sailing                  Soccer

Snorkeling                 Street Hockey

Swimming                   Tennis

Waterskiing               Windsurfing

Woodshop

      just to name a few!!

The YMCA of Greater Boston, founded in 1851, is dedicated to improving the quality of life for families and individuals. As the first YMCA in the United States, we serve over 80,000 adults and children annually in 40 different locations. For more information offered at the YMCA of Greater Boston, please call (617) 536-7800.

To build health of spirit, mind and body based on the highest ideals of the Judeo-Christian heritage, and improve the quality of life for children, individuals, families and communities in the cities and towns of Greater Boston.