Camp Wildcat
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, 2023.
Registration instructions
2023 Session Dates and Prices
| Camp Name | 2023 Dates | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Session 1 - Animal Week | June 26 - June 30 | $220 |
| Session 2 - Holidays |
July 3-July 7 (no camp July 4) |
$175 |
| Session 3 - Hollywood | July 10-July 14 | $220 |
| Session 4 - Silly Science | July 17-July 21 | $220 |
| Session 5 - Water Wars | July 24-July 28 | $220 |
| Session 6 - Fairy Tale | July 31-August 4 | $220 |
| Session 7 - Outer Space | August 7-August 11 | $220 |
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, and UNH Outdoor Pool. Each session will be themed. Campers are required to provide their own lunch. Current maximum enrollment is 80 campers.
Outdoor Adventure Weeks
Outdoor Adventure Weeks offer opportunities for campers to engage in the outdoors. Campers learn about New Hampshire's ecological diversity through group games, crafts, and aquatic activities. Past activities of Outdoor Adventure Week have included orienteering and archery. Campers are required to provide their own lunch. Current maximum enrollment is 80 campers.
Extended Care
Campus Recreation will be offering group swim lessons as an extended care option in 2023. 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
- Frequently asked questions
- Camp Wildcat Parent Manual
- Payments and refunds
- Inclement weather information
- Support needs request
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 Kayode Lewis via email kayode.lewis@unh.edu or phone (603) 862-7062.
