If you’re looking for something fun for your kids to do when they’re out of school, there are many camps and programs in the Upper Valley to consider. Just make sure to register soon because spots are starting to fill up. Here are a few to look into.

PLAY for ages 2 to 4

This camp begins June 23 and goes until Aug. 1, with a break from camp on July 4 and 11. The camp held at Richmond Middle School starts at 8:30 a.m. and goes until 12:30 p.m. The price is $120 for 5 days, $75 for 3 days, and $50 for two days a week.

DRAGONFLY is for grades 1 through 5

This camp begins June 23 and goes until Aug. 1, with a break from camp on July 4 and 11. The camp at Richmond Middle School is held from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. The fee is $225 for residents of Hanover and $250 for non-residents. Register for the camp here.

CIRCLE H is for campers starting Kindergarten

This camp begins June 23 and goes until Aug. 1, with a break from camp on July 4 and 11. The camp at Richmond Middle School is held from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. The fee is $225 for residents of Hanover and $250 for non-residents. Register for the camp here.

TWO WEEK CAMPS

Camp Quest

From Aug. 4 through 8, Camp Quest will be held for K-5th graders with grades split up. Kindergartners and 1st graders will be at the RWB Community Center, and 2nd through 5th graders will be at Tenney Park. The camp is held from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. The fee is $275 for residents of Hanover and $300 for non-residents. Register for the camp here.

Outdoor Adventure

From Aug. 11 through 15, Kindergarteners through 5th graders can have a week of outdoor adventure at Tenney Park. The camp is held from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. The fee is $275 for Hanover residents and $300 for non-residents. Register for the camp here.

VERMONT INSTITUTE OF NATURAL SCIENCE

VINS offers several camps throughout the summer “to help young people develop the life skills necessary to be a positive force for their community and the environment,” the website said.

“Each day of camp is another opportunity for your child to join an exciting journey to reveal the wonders of the natural world.  Whether it is a hike through the woods, a closer look at an insect under the magnifying glass, a messy craft, or a group game that reinforces the value of teamwork; VINS Nature Camp programs are an invaluable and exciting learning experience for children,” the website said.

Camps are offered for pre-kindergarten students through 8th graders. Camps are starting to fill up. Make sure to register now or join the waitlist. View the camps offered and register here.

UPPER VALLEY AQUATIC CENTER

Get your kids active and enjoying the water at the Upper Valley Aquatic Center.

“Children ages six to ten years old enjoy morning swim lessons, exciting arts and crafts that follow a weekly theme, fun water play in the Splash Park, and outdoor fun,” the website said.

The 2025 Splash Camp weeks have different themes to excite your young swimmer. The camp fee is Full Day: $395 a week for a full day. If your swimmer needs to stay after camp has ended, it is $60 a week and pre-registration is required.

View the schedule and register here.

UPPER VALLEY CIRCUS COLLECTIVE

Give your student some fun memories under the big top this summer with the Upper Valley Circus Collective. The camp runs from July 21 through Aug. 1, off Saturday and Sunday.

Drop-off is at 8 a.m., with a warmup starting at 8:30 a.m. At 2:45 p.m., parents can see what their child has been learning that day before going home at 3 p.m.

“Camper Show is the final Friday and begins at 6pm. Show length can be upwards of 2+ hours depending on the size of the camp and the skills the campers would like to perform,” the website said.

This camp is for students aged 8 to 18. The fee is $600. Learn more and register here.