Summer Camps

2024 Summer Camps

“There is nothing – absolutely nothing – half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.”
-Kenneth Grahame (The Wind in the Willows)

Gundalow Company offers a variety of camp experiences to get kids on and around the water.  These programs are run aboard the gundalow PISCATAQUA, at our land base at Creek Farm owned by the Society for the Protection of NH Forest, and at our other partner organizations.  These programs offer the best of summer in the Piscataqua Maritime Region!

Notes for 2024 Registration: 

Camp registration is open!

This season we are limiting registration to 3 programs per child. This is to ensure equal access to our programs, and provide additional scholarship spots for families in need.

Cancellation Policy: Any camp session cancelled two or more weeks before session-start will incur a 50% refund. Any session cancelled within two weeks of session-start will not receive a refund.

The Gundalow Company is proud to offer Camperships (scholarships) to campers in need of financial assistance. To apply, please submit this application.
If you would like to help fund our Camperships please choose the “Sponsor a Camper” option when checking out on our 2024 Camps Registration page.

Are you jealous of your camper having all the fun? Check out our single day Adults Only Summer Camp programs!

If you have any questions about camp, please email Michael at education@gundalow.org.

Horseshoe Crabs

Ages 5-6 – AM Session 9-12, PM Session 12:30-3:30

Horseshoe Crabs 1- Morning-  7/1-7/5 FULL

Horseshoe Crabs 1- Afternoon- 7/1-7/5 FULL

Horseshoe Crabs 2- Morning- 7/29-8/2 FULL

Horseshoe Crabs 2- Afternoon- 7/29-8/2 FULL

Sturgeons

Ages 8-10

Sturgeons 1- 7/1-7/5 [1 spot left]

Sturgeons 2- 7/15-7/19 FULL

Sturgeons 3- 7/29-8/2 [2 spots left]

Sturgeons 4- 8/12-8/16 FULL

Sturgeons 4.5- 8/12-8/16 [4 spots left]

Seals

Age 6-8

Seals 1- 6/24-6/28 FULL

Seals 2- 6/24-6/28 FULL

Seals 3- 7/1-7/5 FULL

Seals 4- 7/8-7/12 [3 spots left]

Seals 5- 7/8-7/12 FULL

Seals 6- 7/15-7/19 FULL

Seals 7- 7/22-7/26 FULL

Seals 8- 7/29-8/2 FULL

Seals 8.5 7/29-8/2 [4 spots left]

Seals 9- 8/5-8/9 [1 spot left]

Seals 10- 8/5-8/9 FULL

Seals 11- 8/12-8/16 FULL

Discovery Camps

Our discovery camps combine on the water activities with the chance to explore special themes and learn new skills

STEM at Sea – $450

Ages: 10-13

7/22-7/26 [8 spots remaining]

Take the Tiller

Ages: 8-13

7/15-7/19 FULL

Waterways of Independence -$450

Ages: 9-12

6/24-6/28 [2 spots left]

River to Sea with Seven Rivers Paddling

Ages 10-14

7/8-7/12 [1 spot available]

Crew for a Day – $50

Single Day – 4 hour program ages 7-13

6/26 [10+ spots available]

7/24 [10+ spots available]

8/14 [10+ spots available]

Camps with the Boatshop at Strawbery Banke Museum

Bosuns and Boatbuilders

Ages 7-9

Bosuns and Boatbuilders 1 – Jul-08 – Jul-12 FULL
Bosuns and Boatbuilders 2 – Aug-05- Aug-09 FULL

Sailors and Shipwrights

Ages 10-12

Sailors and Shipwrights-  Jul-22- Jul-26 FULL

BECOME A GUNDALOW COMPANY COUNSELOR IN TRAINING!
Do you love spending time on the water?  Are you passionate about maritime heritage or the environment?  Do you want to learn leadership skills and train with our camp staff?  The Gundalow Company will offer a Counselor in Training (CIT) program during the summer for high school students to develop new skills and lead the Gundalow camp experience.

View our gallery of camp photos!

Contact Us

Gundalow Company
60 Marcy Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 433-9505
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