A Summer of Fun for Kids Ages 5-11
Set across more than 230 wooded acres in Manchester, Fort Friendship at Camp Carpenter delivers the classic summer camp experience families want and kids will never forget.
Big Camp Adventures Close to Home
Fort Friendship Day Camp at Camp Carpenter sits right in Manchester, but once you enter those wooded acres, it feels like a whole new world. With a private swimming lake, modern dining hall, and multiple program areas designed for younger campers, kids get a true outdoor camp week without the long journey.
A Day Camp with 230+ Acres to Explore
From swimming and boating to forest exploration and themed events, every day feels like an adventure. Our Day Camp program is designed to provide all children in Grades 1 through 5 with exciting opportunities to take advantage of the great outdoors.
Open to Scouts & non-Scouts
Private waterfront for daily aquatics
Age-appropriate programming for grades 1 to 5
A Private Lake Where Memories Are Made
Other day programs offer a splash pad. Fort Friendship offers real lakeside fun. Campers swim, paddle, play waterfront games, and build confidence in the water under trained supervision—a highlight that kids will gush about all year long.
Daily swim and water play
Boating and lake exploration
Structured instruction & open fun
Activities Designed for Grades 1 to 5
From our activity choices to our schedule flow, everything is thoughtfully tailored for early elementary kids. By meeting them right where they are, we help them feel capable and confident, paving the way for greater independence.
Small group rotations
Clear routines kids can follow
Balance of activity & downtime
Themes That Tell New Stories Every Summer
A new year means a new theme! Every year, we refresh our camp theme, so returning campers will always find something new and exciting at Camp Carpenter. Themes tie activities together with games, crafts, and camp wide moments that make kids feel part of something bigger.
A Week That Feels Busy in the Best Way
Fort Friendship Day Camp runs Mondays through Fridays from 8:15 AM to 4:00 PM, with aftercare available until 5:00 PM for added flexibility.
The Adventure Begins
Campers jump into themed activities and skill areas while energy is high, beginning each day with eagerness and excitement.
Group Activities & Waterside Fun
While the sun is high in the sky, campers can enjoy lake time, group games, crafts, and a delicious, hot lunch provided in the dining hall.
Ending the Day Together
Rotations continue with plenty of outdoor play and shaded rest breaks, ending with a big group activity to finish the day.
A Camp You Can Trust
Fort Friendship Day Camp at Camp Carpenter is operated by Scouting America New Hampshire. Our highly trained staff follows proven safety procedures and program standards built over decades of youth camping.
Safety Standards Designed for Young Campers
For many of our campers, Fort Friendship is their first experience attending a summer camp. Our programs were built with this in mind, with safety precautions created specifically to protect new and young campers ages 5 to 11.
Accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA)
Staff trained in waterfront supervision and swim classification protocols
Designed to ensure first-time & younger campers feel safe and confident
Make Summer 2026 The One They Remember
A week at Fort Friendship is a week of lake splashes, forest adventures, new friends, and confidence that lasts. Spots are limited each week.
Give Them Something to Brag About
There’s always a new skill to discover, a new craft to learn, or a new adventure to begin at Fort Friendship Day Camp. With a focus on character development, leadership skills, and personal fitness, it's a hit with kids of all ages.
Opportunities at Fort Friendship
Swimming and waterfront games
Boating on a private lake
Archery and BB range
Nature hikes and woodland exploration
Team challenges and obstacle style play
Arts, crafts, and hands on making
Camp wide games and themed events
Simple to Book, Easy to Run, Hard to Forget
Registration for Fort Friendship is available on a weekly basis and open to all individual participants, both Scouts and non-Scouts. Lock in your reservations for Summer 2026 by Sunday, July 5th. We hope to see you this camp season!
Jul 06 - Jul 10
Registration closes July 5, 2026
Jul 13 - Jul 17
Registration closes July 12, 2026
Jul 20 - Jul 24
Registration closes July 19, 2026
Jul 27 - Jul 31
Registration closes July 26, 2026
Aug 03- Aug 07
Registration closes August 2, 2026
Simple Pricing with Family Friendly Savings
With a focus on character development, leadership skills, and personal fitness, this program will surely be a hit with kids of all ages.