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GREENLAND DAY CAMP PAGE

Experience the Best Summer Ever at the Y

Kick off a rad summer adventure! Registration opens at 10:00 am on December 5 for returning families. Day camp registration will open for members on January 9 and on February 6 for non members.

At The Granite YMCA of the Seacoast’s Camp Gundalow in Greenland, NH, campers spend the summer both indoors and outdoors participating in fun and enriching activities while making lifelong friend and memories. Our day camp offers an array of fun activities including swimming, STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math), creative arts, and so much more. Throughout the summer, campers participate in special themed camp events and learn unique camp traditions. Every week campers have the opportunity to be recognized for displaying our character values.

In all of our day camp programs, we always lead with the Y's core values.

  • Caring
  • Honesty
  • Respect
  • Responsibility

For SUN, FUN & FRIENDSHIP

YMCA Camp Gundalow offers a variety of day camp programs including traditional camp, specialty camps, leadership camps, and more. Learn about all of our camp offerings below!

  • Camp Gundalow Explorers

    Entering 1st - 3rd Grade

    Our youngest campers will create lasting friendships with their cabin mates as they participate in typical camp activities, such as sports, arts, archery, and swimming! Campers will gain a sense of independence and responsibility as they try new experiences at Camp Gundalow.

  • Camp Gundalow Trailblazers

    Entering 4th - 5th Grade

    Campers in our Trailblazer unit will form lasting friendships and memories all summer long! Their days will consist of typical camp activities and team building with their cabin mates, with great counselors and role models to help along the way.

  • Camp Gundalow Voyagers

    Entering 6th - 8th Grade

    Our oldest campers will be expanding their horizons as they take on adventures and explore the seacoast this summer! Trips include hikes, beaches, amusement parks, movies, and more! Camp days will consist of swimming, archery, sports, arts & crafts, and team building. Voyagers is a trip camp and campers must accompany the group on all trips.

  • Specialty Camps

    Entering 3rd - 8th Grade

    Get creative during specialty camps at Camp Gundalow! For those interested in the arts, sports and more, join us for day camp programs including football, ultimate sports, theater, Lego’s, fort building, DIY art, and more. A typical day starts off with specialty activities, followed by lunch and additional activities like swimming, structured games, and more.

  • Leader In Training (LIT)

    Entering 8th - 9th Grade

    The Leader In Training program is a blended, two-week camp experience for teens. This opportunity will introduce teens to the Y leadership philosophy, facilitating character development, learning to build and lead activities, as well as give them time to enjoy being a camper. Teens who register for this program will be asked to complete an application and interview process to demonstrate their readiness and excitement for the program.

  • Counselor In Training (CIT)

    Entering 10th - 11th Grade

    The Counselor In Training (CIT) program is a four-week camp experience for the teen who wants to make a difference, and potentially work in camp when they are of age. In this program, participants will work on individual and group dynamics, character development, life skills, and more! They will learn about and gain introductions to assisting with programming.A certificate will be provided at a recognition event at the end of the summer.

Plan the SUMMER OF A LIFETIME

Returning Campers: December 5, 2024 @ 10:00 am
Y Members: January 9, 2025 @ 10:00 am
Non Members: February 6, 2025 @ 10:00 am

Camp Day: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Before Care: 7:00 – 8:30 am*
After Care: 4:00 – 5:30 pm*

*There is no additional charge for extended care.

Week 1 (June 23 – June 27): Superheroes
Week 2 (June 30 – July 3*): Holiday Week
Week 3 (July 7 – July 11): Olympics
Week 4 (July 14 – July 18): Carnival
Week 5 (July 21 – July 25): Through the Decades
Week 6 (July 28 – August 1): Wild West
Week 7 (August 4 – August 8): Spirit Week
Week 8 (August 11 – August 15): Color Blast
Week 9 (August 18 – August 22): Wizarding World

*No camp on Friday, July 4.

New Camper Orientations
June 14 (10:00 am – 12:00 pm)
June 20 (3:00 – 5:00 pm)

Camp Open Houses
April 22 (5:00 – 6:00 pm)
May 13 (5:00 – 6:00 pm)

Camp Family Nights
July 10 (6:00 – 7:30 pm)
July 31 (6:00 – 7:30 pm)

Character Celebration
August 21 (6:00 – 7:30 pm)

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MEET THE STAFF

  • Zach Robidoux

    Zach Robidoux

    Camp Gundalow Director

    Zach joined The Granite YMCA staff in 2020 where he worked as the director of Camp Coney Pine. He has worked in the camp and afterschool field since he was 16 years old. Prior to the Y, he spent 7 years running afterschool and camp programming. In 2022, Zach became Camp Gundalow and Teen Services Director for the YMCA of the Seacoast. Zach strives to create quality programs where kids can experience safe spaces to learn and grow, and work with staff and families to better the community.

Greenland DAY CAMP CONTACTS

Program Information

Zach Robidoux, Camp Director
603.994.4155

Payments & Registration

Lisa Larocque, Camp Registrar
603.431.2334

For SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY

The Granite YMCA