Youth Programs
Whether you’re looking for day or overnight youth programs and camps, from academic enrichment to the arts to sports and recreational fun, our Youth Programs provide a broad range of opportunities for students from K-Grade 12. Programs are held on the UNH campus in Durham and throughout the State. Students benefit from faculty/staff/student interactions and the use of facilities of the State's flagship University. Activities for youth happen year round - view our program areas below.
Youth Program General Information
Before enrolling in a Youth Program, we recommend reviewing the Online Registration Instructions.
Enrollment and payment for most Youth Programs happens on this site. Click on the program title links in the categories below for more information and to enroll.
For most programs, registration questions are not completed at the time of enrollment, but are done separately through a software called CampDoc. Please read more information on our CampDoc page.
Spring Youth Programs
Many Spring youth programs are open for enrollment! Click on the program title links in the subject blocks below for more information. Youth Programs and activities are added here as they become available, so check back frequently.
Summer Camps and Youth Programs
UNH offers over 30 summer youth programs with hundreds of sessions to choose from. Information is updated frequently - scroll down the page to the subject area blocks and click on the program titles for more information.
Summer Camps Open on January 15, 2025:
Athletic Camps: Field Hockey, Football Evening Camp, Girls Soccer, Boys Soccer (this camp is FULL), Strength & Conditioning, Volleyball
Youth Programs: KEEPERS, Camp Pageturner, CLC 1:1 Literacy Support, Writers Academy
Summer Camps Opening on February 12, 2025 (subject to change):
Athletic Camps: Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Gymnastics, Wildcat Hockey School, Girls Ice Hockey, Track & Field
Youth Programs: EPIC, Sailing/Kayaking/SUP, Summer Youth Music School (SYMS), Theatre & Dance
Additional Program Dates (subject to change):
- Camp Wildcat - enrollment opens Feb. 17, 2025
- Future Leaders Institute - application opens Jan. 15, 2025
- IOL HighTech Bound Internship - application opens Jan. 1, 2025
- Tech Camp - application opens mid-February, 2025
- Summer Swim Lessons - TBD
- Barry Conservation Camp - enrollment opens Feb. 19, 2025
- 4-H Teen Conference - TBD
Academic Enrichment
Our faculty, staff and students, along with teachers and expert guests, offer academic enrichment programs designed to keep young learners engaged. Students expand their knowledge through new and thought-provoking activities.
Academic Year Programs
1:1 Literacy Support
Book to Art
Play on Words
Superstar Writers
Write Free
Summer Programs
1:1 Summer Literacy Support
4-H Teen Conference
Camp Pageturner
Future Leaders Institute
Upward Bound
Writers Academy
Arts
Our arts programs immerse students in the musical and performing arts where they learn new methods and skills and participate in performance events. Students have access to UNH's Performing Arts Center theaters and other studio and performance space.
Academic Year Programs
New Hampshire Youth Band
Piano Extension Program (PEP)
UNH Cello Festival
Youth Symphony Orchestras
Summer Programs
Athletics
Athletic clinics, community classes and summer camps are offered throughout the year. Students increase current and learn new skills from college coaches and student-athletes. Participants have access to state-of-the-art athletic facilities.
Academic Year Programs
Wildcat Community Gymnastics
Wildcat Community Track & Field
Summer Camps
Boys Basketball
Girls Basketball
Girls Basketball Elite Camp
Field Hockey
Football Evening Camp
Football 1-Day Camps
Gymnastics
Girls Ice Hockey
Wildcat Hockey School
Boys Soccer
Girls Soccer
Girls Soccer ID Clinic
Strength & Conditioning
Track & Field
Volleyball
Recreational Activities
A variety of recreational and instructional activities are offered year-round. Camp Wildcat, Sailing/Kayaking/SUP are summer day camps.
Academic Year Programs
Kid Cooks & Crafts
Kid's Night Out
Learn to Boulder
Learn to Skate: Level 1
Learn to Skate: Level 2
Learn to Swim: Group Swim Lessons
Learn to Swim: Private Swim Lessons
Learn to Swim: Stroke Clinic
Wildcat Day Out
Wildcat Vacation Camps
Youth Archery
Youth Tennis: Level 1
Youth Tennis: Level 2
Summer Programs
Barry Conservation 4-H Camp
Camp Wildcat Day Camp
Sailing/Kayaking/Paddleboarding
Science, Tech, Engineering, Math
Programs in the STEM disciplines give students the unique opportunity to gain high-level instruction while utilizing facilities and equipment of a research University. Choose from interest areas including technology, engineering, and science.
Academic Year Programs
UNH Observatory Public Sessions
Summer Programs
EPIC: Elementary Program Introducing Computing
EXCELL in STEM at UNH Manchester
Marine Science classes @ Shoals Marine Lab
Tech Camp
Tech Camp at UNH Manchester
InterOperability Lab (IOL) HighTech Bound Internship
KEEPERS: Kids Eager for Engineering Program w/Elemen Research-based Science
Extension Youth Programs
Throughout the State, 4-H helps young students acquire knowledge and develop life skills that help them become self-directed, productive, and contributing members of society.
Year Round Resources
NH 4-H Virtual Community Center
4-H Youth Development
Summer Programs
