Camp Deerwood
A traditional boys' overnight camp in New Hampshire, offering a variety of outdoor activities and skill development.
▌ Editor's read Camp Deerwood is an ACA accredited overnight camp for boys, with accreditation valid through 2025, as confirmed on their website's 'About Us' page and the ACA search tool. The camp has a long history, operating since 1945, founded by George and Polly Van Santvoord. They maintain a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4, as stated on their 'Staff' page. While the website details staff qualifications and training, it does not explicitly mention background checks. The camp offers a wide range of traditional activities including waterfront sports, land sports, and wilderness trips. Social media presence is active with Instagram and Facebook handles provided.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 811945+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 8–15
Camp Deerwood is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. overnight/sleepaway programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 81 (1945 years)
- Operator
- Not listed
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 8–15
- Address: 200 Camp Deerwood Rd, Holderness, NH 03245
- Phone: (603) 968-3321
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Half session (3.5 weeks) cost is $6,750. This is approximately $1928 per week.
3 sessions (0 one-week, 3 multi-week blocks), from Jun 27 to Aug 15.
Sessions ⛓
Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.
- Session 1 Jun 27 – Jul 19, 2026 · 4 weeks
- Full Session Jun 27 – Aug 15, 2026 · 8 weeks
- Session 2 Jul 24 – Aug 15, 2026 · 4 weeks
↗ What parents like
- Daily choice of activities
- Strong sense of community
- Focus on independence
↘ Watch for
- Website lacks detailed information
- High cost
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Camp Deerwood
- What ages does Camp Deerwood accept?
- Camp Deerwood is open to children ages 8–15. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Camp Deerwood cost?
- Camp Deerwood publishes $1,928/week for the standard session. Half session (3.5 weeks) cost is $6,750. This is approximately $1928 per week. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Is Camp Deerwood accredited?
- Yes — Camp Deerwood is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 1945 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
- Does Camp Deerwood provide lunch?
- Yes — Camp Deerwood includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Camp Deerwood with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Day camp vs. overnight camp · Decide whether the format fits your child and schedule.
- Packing list and camp prep · Plan gear, medication notes, labels, and drop-off prep.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.