Overview
For adventurous families seeking a summer camp that packs a punch with a variety of activities, look no further than Camp Merrowvista. Nestled deep in the heart of Center Tuftonboro, New Hampshire, this summer haven offers a smorgasbord of sporting and outdoor activities that will leave kids breathless and brimming with stories to tell.
Merrowvista, run by the American Youth Foundation, goes beyond your usual summer camp. Here, the world becomes a learning ground. With a focus on sports like baseball, softball, swimming, and volleyball, the camp also encourages kids to dive into the thrill of water skiing, sailing, and water polo. For those with a love for the great outdoors, the camp offers hiking, backpacking, and even primitive skills to truly connect with nature.
But it's not all fun and games. Merrowvista utilizes its activities to foster a sense of community, respect, and communication among its campers. Campers live, play, and work together as a village, turning strangers into family. Through activities such as team challenge courses, climbing towers, and high ropes, the campers learn the value of teamwork, trust, and mutual support.
The camp is divided into two programs, one for grades 4-8 and an outdoor adventure program for grades 9-12. Here, the older kids get to test their mettle against Mother Nature in a safe and supportive environment. With its wide spectrum of activities, Merrowvista offers an enriching, thrilling, and memorable summer camp experience for your kids.