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What
Parents Say

“My child didn’t want it to end. He wants to be a counselor here someday!”

“Turtle Island exceeded our expectations.”

“It’s learning disguised as pure fun.”

“Strengths included small group size and nice counselors.”

“I wish there had been a camp like this when I was a kid!”

 
glowing turtle icon Turtle Island Summer Camp

Cultural enrichment, environmental awareness
& outdoor fun for kids!

Turtle Island Day Camp invites children, ages 6-14, to experience Native American cultures through hands-on activities, traditional games, and thematic explorations. Each one-week session focuses on different aspects of American Indian life, from both historical and current perspectives. Presentations by Native American tradition-bearers, and other experts augment the curriculum developed by the MKIM staff. The camp is licensed through the State of New Hampshire.

Campers
Spotted Turtle Group – Ages 6-8
Wood Turtle Group – Ages 9-13

Staff
Museum educators versed in Native American topics                  Trained camp instructors
Senior staff certified in First Aid
Ratio of campers to staff = 6:1

Schedule
Monday-Friday, 9 am – 3 pm

Drop-off from 8:30 - 9:00 am

Extended Care Available

Fees
Weekly sessions: $185 MKIM member; $215 Not-Yet-Member        

Discounts
Multi-session – take 10% off additional sessions after initial enrollment at full price.
Family – 10% off each additional child, after initial enrollment at full price.
Discounts cannot be combined.

Financial Aid
Campership funds are available on a limited, first come, first served basis for up to 50% of the camp fee.  Call 603-456-2600 to receive an application form.

Facilities
A program barn provides shelter. The museum galleries enhance educational opportunities. Over ten acres of fields and forest, including the Medicine Woods Nature Trail, enable outdoor discovery. Adjacent town conservation land is available for extended exploration.

To Register

Click here for brochure page 1              Click here for brochure page 2

Call 603-456-2600 or email mkim.education@tds.net for a camp brochure.