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Youth Programs

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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.

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Youth Program General Information

Before enrolling in a Youth Program, review 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.

Fall Youth Programs

Fall youth programs are open for enrollment! Click on the program title links in the categories below for more information and to enroll. 

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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
Community Literacy Center - 1:1 Tutoring
Community Literacy Center - Book to Art
Community Literacy Center - Play on Words
Community Literacy Center - Superstar Writers
Community Literacy Center - Write Free

Su​mmer Programs

Camp Pageturner
Future Leaders Institute
Upward Bound
Writers Academy

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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)
Violin Viola Day
Youth Symphony Orchestras

Summer Programs

SYMS (Summer Youth Music School)
Theatre & Dance Camps

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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

Cheerleading Recruitment Clinics
Wildcat Community Gymnastics
Gymnastics Fall High Performance Camp

Summer Camps

Boys Basketball
Girls Basketball
Girls Basketball Elite Camp
Field Hockey
Football Evening Camp
Gymnastics
Wildcat Hockey School
Girls Lacrosse
Boys Soccer
Girls Soccer
Track & Field Camps
Track & Field Jumps Clinics
Volleyball

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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
Group Swim Lessons
Learn to Swim: Stroke Clinic
Private Swim Lessons
Kid Cooks & Crafts
Kids Night Out
Learn to Boulder
Wildcat Day Out
Youth Skate: Level 1
Youth Skate: Level 2

Summer Programs
Camp Wildcat Day Camp
Sailing/Kayaking/Paddleboarding
 

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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
Ocean Discovery Day

Summer Programs

EPIC: Elementary Program Introducing Computing
Marine Science classes @ Shoals Marine Lab
Tech Camp at UNH Durham
Tech Camp at UNH Manchester
Interoperability Lab (IOL) HighTech Bound Internship
KEEPERS: Kids Eager for Engineering Program with Elementary Research-based Science

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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

Barry Conservation 4-H Camp
Camp ATLAS
4-H Teen Conference