Summer Services
The Boys & Girls Club offers youth a
variety of opportunities to have a safe and
fun summer at the Club. 
Camp Doucet
Nestled in the woods of South Nashua is a parcel of land which has served the youth of our community over many summers. Camp Doucet, our Summer Camp program, provides youngsters who may not have the opportunity to get away for the summer with a refreshing and exciting outdoor experience. Staffed by a group of dedicated counselors, this day camp provides youngsters ages 8-12 with the opportunity to experience outdoor fun at its best. With a Camper to Staff ratio of 10 to 1, Camp Doucet allows 50 campers to experience a wide variety of activities, including 2 hours of swimming daily at the Camp's beautiful swimming pool, Initiative Games and Team Building, Outdoor Adventure Activities, Athletics, Arts and Crafts, Weekly Specials and more.
Additional Camp Information
Camp Doucet will begin operation for 9 one week sessions, beginning on Monday June 23 and concluding on Friday, August 22. Campers may attend at a cost of $80.00 per one week session, $70.00 per camper per session for 2 in the same family and at $60.00 per camper per session for 3 or more in the same family. All campers MUST become members of the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua in order to attend. Membership is an annual fee of $15.00 per year and allows all campers to participate in Club activities for a full year. Limited Financial Aid is available for Boys & Girls Club members. Camp sign up is on a first-come, first-served basis so please sign up as soon as possible using the Camp Doucet brochure.
Click here for the 2008 Camp Doucet brochure!
Click here for the Membership Application
Click here for the Financial Aid Form for Camp Doucet.
Camp Doucet Payment Requirements
A non-refundable deposit of $20 is required to reserve a weekly slot with the balance of $60 to be paid no later than the Monday prior to the reserved week. If the balance is not received by that Monday, the reserved week and full deposit will be automatically forfeited, and a $20 fee will again be charged to reregister, provided space is available.
2008 Camp Doucet Schedule
- Session I June 23 - June 27 Trip Week *
- Session II June 30 - July 3
- Session III July 7 - 11
- Session IV July 14 - 18
- Session V July 21 - 25
- Session VI July 28 - August 1
- Session VII August 4 - 8
- Session VIII August 11 - 15 Trip Week *
- Session IX August 18 - 22
* Please note that Camp weeks are subject to camp availability and school calendar changes. Please check this page regularly for the most up-to-date information. Trip Weeks may be changed based on availability of field trips and other conflicts.
Edge Camp
This summer adventure camp for incoming sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students is based at Twin Bridges Park on Daniel Webster Highway in Merrimack. Eight one-week sessions are available and offer members a variety of outdoor adventures, including rockclimbing, archery, canoeing, camping, hiking, biking, sea kayaking and more. Daily field trips will include locations such as state parks, Roller Kingdom, Canobie Lake Park, Water Country, Lake Sebago, whale watches, and more. Early drop off starts at 8:00 a.m. Vans return at 5:00 p.m. with late pickup available until 5:30 p.m. Cost per week is $180 per camper, with reduced rates for additional family members. Limited financial aid is available. Please note that 50% of total payment must be received in full to secure placement. For more information, please contact Randy Weld at 603-660-6413 or jweld@bgcn.com.
Click here for the Edge brochure!
Kids Club Summer Camp
The Club's Kids Club Program offers a Licensed Summer Camp Program for children ages 5-10. The program, which runs daily from 8:30am - 5:00pm ($110.00 per week) and with extended hours available 6:30am - 8:30am and 5:00pm - 6:00pm ($125.00 per week), provides a staff to child ratio of 1 to 15 and includes breakfast, lunch, two snacks, a field trip every week, Math and English classes, cooking, sewing, science, dance, computers & cognitive art. The camp also provides game tables, an outdoor playground, and gym time. For those interested in enrolling in the program please call Ginger Bailey at the Boys & Girls Club at 883-0523 ext. 222. State assisted families are welcomed. Check back in March 15 for the updated registration materials for Kids Club Summer Camp.
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