Harbor Camps Summer Program
Overnight summer camp in New Hampshire offering a variety of activities for children aged 8-15.
▌ Editor's read Harbor Camps Summer Program's website loads successfully, detailing a traditional overnight camp experience for youth. The camp is ACA accredited, with its accreditation expiring in 2025, indicating adherence to industry standards for safety and program quality. The website states the camp has been operating for 75 years, founded by Bill and Sally Dodenhoff, and is run by a nonprofit organization. They explicitly mention that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for 'Harbor Camps' show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 100 reviews, with parents frequently praising the positive impact on their children's confidence and the strong sense of community. The camp's social media presence includes an Instagram handle @harborcamps and a Facebook page 'HarborCamps'.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 195175+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 8–15
Harbor Camps Summer Program 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
- 1951 (75 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 8–15
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 132 Health Camp Rd, Meredith, NH 03253
- Phone: (603) 279-6262
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: USD. Full Rate: $1625/week. Subsidized Rate: $1110/week (honor system). Financial aid available. Bus service from/to Boston-Logan Airport for $100 each way.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Harbor Camps Summer Program
- What ages does Harbor Camps Summer Program accept?
- Harbor Camps Summer Program 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 Harbor Camps Summer Program cost?
- Harbor Camps Summer Program publishes $1,625/week for the standard session. USD. Full Rate: $1625/week. Subsidized Rate: $1110/week (honor system). Financial aid available. Bus service from/to Boston-Logan Airport for $100 each way. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Harbor Camps Summer Program's hours?
- Harbor Camps Summer Program runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Is Harbor Camps Summer Program accredited?
- Yes — Harbor Camps Summer Program is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 75 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.
- Who runs Harbor Camps Summer Program?
- Harbor Camps Summer Program is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 75 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Harbor Camps Summer Program provide lunch?
- Yes — Harbor Camps Summer Program 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.
- How does Harbor Camps Summer Program compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Meredith?
- Harbor Camps Summer Program is one of 5 overnight/sleepaway camps in Meredith that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Harbor Camps Summer Program 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.
Camps near here
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- Harbor Camps · New Hampshire · Ages 8–15 · $1,625/week
- Harbor Camps · New Hampshire · Ages 8–15 · $1,625/week
- Harbor Camps · New Hampshire · Ages 8–15 · $1,625/week
- Harbor Camps Summer Program · New Hampshire · Ages 8–15 · $1,625/week
- Harbor Camps Summer Program · New Hampshire · Ages 8–15 · $1,625/week
- Harbor Camps Summer Program · New Hampshire · Ages 8–15 · $1,625/week
- Harbor Camps Summer Program · New Hampshire · Ages 8–15 · $1,625/week