Residential overnight camp on 600+ acres in the Ossipee Mountains of Center Tuftonboro, NH, operated by the nonprofit American Youth Foundation, for ages 8–17. Progressive age-based programs move campers from first hiking and backpacking adventures and community living toward multiday off-site hiking or paddling trips, service, and personal-values development.
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★★★★★WhitUsed to go here for summer camp back in middle and high school. Absolute blast if you like the outdoors. They have hiking, cycling, and canoeing trips for the older campers which are a ton of fun, and teach you some survival skills. The connections you make are awesome and the end of camp ceremony can make even the most hardened teen cry. Truly cherished memories at this place, would highly recommend.
★★★★★Harr RiHello, my name is Cory Harrison. I had gone to Camp Merrowvista for 5 years. I would just like to say that this camp creates lifelong memories and really surrounds you in an environment that is full of adventure and overwhelming excitement. I think about the amazing memories I made and wish I could go back. If I could spend every summer here, I would. The camp does not allow phones unless necessary, in which case they would be used. Being away from electronics would be hard and could be unnerving to some who would like contact with their family. The camp is great at letting everyone send and receive mail, keeping you connected with family even with far distances. This camp truly shows you an amount of fun you thought you couldn't have in nature. I always remembered showing up on day 1 and being nervous. The counselors are great at bringing the groups together and ensuring safety among all. They treated me like I was family. I had done challenges, overnight camping, team building, stargazing, and so much more. On my last day every year, my cabin was like my family, and it was hard to say goodbye, wishing I could stay longer. My favorite memory from this camp will stick with me for the rest of my life. We camped out on an island in the middle of a lake on the 4th of July and watched the fireworks in all directions as we laid on the rocks. We were all so stunned by the beauty that nobody talked. We all just soaked in the moment. The bonds that I made at this camp will forever stick with me and give me the best memories to look back on. Most deserved 5 star review I have ever posted.
★★★★★Barbara Michael
★★★★★Kevin SmithWonderful staff, kids had a fantastic time
★★★★★RGB gamingIm going here for a school trip in may and looks and sounds fun 👍🏻