Camp Wildcat


Camp Wildcat

Camp counselor face painting a camper

The mission of Camp Wildcat, established in 1985, is to provide a variety of recreational opportunities to the children of the community while also enhancing the educational experiences of UNH students. Programs promote growth and development for the campers while offering the college students meaningful work experience.

Campers explore nature and the environment, participate in sports, learn new skills and crafts, make new friends, and have fun while being active this summer! Children who are entering grades 1-7 may attend Camp Wildcat.
Camp meets Monday through Friday from 8:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.

Registration opens February, 13 2024 at 7:00am.
Registration instructions

2024 Session Dates and Prices

Camp Name 2023 Dates Fee
Session 1 - Music Fest June 24 - June 28 TBD
Session 2 - Heros and Villains

July 1 - 5 (No camp July 4)

TBD
Session 3 - Circus July 8 - 12 TBD
Session 4 - Video Game July 15 - 19 TBD
Session 5 - Water Wars July 22 - 26 TBD
Session 6 - Summer Olympics July 29 - August 2 TBD
Session 7 - Going Green August 5 - 9 TBD

Session Descriptions

Please check the Camp Wildcat FAQ page to learn how Camp Wildcat has modified its structure to ensure campers' safety. 

Camp Wildcat Themed Weeks

Join Campus Recreation for an action-packed week of sports, arts & crafts, free swim, hobbies and adventure activities held at the UNH fields, Hamel Rec Center and UNH Outdoor Pool. Each session will be themed. Campers are required to provide their own lunch. Current maximum enrollment is 140 campers. 

Extended Care

Campus Recreation will be offering group swim lessons as an extended care option in 2024. Enrolled campers will be provided a snack and walked to the UNH Outdoor Pool for group swim lessons. Lessons will be offered from 4:45pm-5:25pm. Parents/guardians must pick up their child(ren) no later than 5:45pm. Current maximum enrollment is 40 campers. 

Customer Support

Registration questions?

  • Logging in, resetting user name & password, browser issues: (603) 862-7227 PRESS 1
  • Assistance with all other registration concerns/issues: (603) 862-7227 PRESS 3

Camp Wildcat questions, please contact Jackie Fotino via email jackie.fotino@unh.edu or phone (603) 862-4585.