CONTACT:
Andy Schafermeyer, 4-H Camps: (603) 788-4961
Mark Beauchesne: (603) 271-3211
February 18, 2026
Concord, NH – Registration opens tomorrow for summer youth programs at Barry Conservation Camp in Berlin, NH. The camp offers weekly, overnight summer camp programs for boys and girls, ages 8–17. Barry Camp is operated by UNH Cooperative Extension 4-H in partnership with the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department. Kids who enjoy hands-on learning about outdoor skills and the environment will love Barry Camp.
To learn more about Barry Conservation Camp, or to register beginning February 19, visit www.wildlife.nh.gov/education/barry-conservation-camp.
2026 Summer Programs at Barry Conservation Camp:
4-H Shooting Sports: June 21–26. Ages 10–16. Cost: $700. A week centered on the NH 4‐H Shooting Sports Program. Certified instructors will help youth learn marksmanship, the safe and responsible use of firearms, and the basic principles of hunting. Previous shooting sports experience is preferred, but not essential.
Junior Adventure Camp: June 28–July 1. Ages 8–12. Cost: $500. Mini-Camp is perfect for first‐time campers and younger children. This abbreviated session includes 3 nights and 4 days. Campers will enjoy our caring staff who will introduce them to many fun and exciting outdoor activities. Learn about nature, try your hand at crafts, explore outdoor games, and sing around the campfire.
Fishing Week: July 5–10. Ages 10–16. Cost: $700. Come along and catch the big one! Novice anglers will learn basic skills and about the equipment needed to get started fishing, while campers with more experience will work on improving their fishing skills and exploring the finer details of the angling world. Campers will also hike, swim, canoe, create campfire skits, and enjoy a host of other camp activities.
4-H on the Wild Side: July 12–17. Ages 10–16. Cost: $700. Experience the great outdoors! Paddle a canoe, fillet a fish and cook it over an open fire, and sleep under the stars. Learn how to observe nature. Climb a mountain, swim in a pond, create nature arts and crafts, and more. This is a week of exciting outdoor adventures.
Hunter Education Week: July 19–24. Ages 12–16. Cost: $700. Join NH Fish and Game Department Hunter Education staff and volunteer instructors and camp counselors to learn and practice safe, responsible, and ethical hunting. If a camper wishes to be eligible for Hunter
Education certification at the end of the week, some homework must be completed prior to coming to camp.
North Country Adventure: July 26–July 31. Ages 12–16. Cost: $700. Get ready for a fantastic week of exciting outdoor adventure. This week will focus on building your woods craft skills. Campers will track wildlife, go on a canoe or backpacking adventure, learn about trapping, practice survival skills, navigate with a compass and GPS, and practice hunting skills. There will be plenty of fishing and shooting sports, too.
Wild Career Week: August 3-6. Ages 14–17. $500. This session invites youth to explore the world of natural resource management while building real-world career skills. From hands-on activities such as search and rescue, fish and wildlife management, and outdoor education, to team challenges that strengthen leadership and problem-solving skills, campers will explore what contributes to caring for the environment while preparing for future careers. Along the way, they’ll enjoy campfires, games, and friendships that make the experience fun and memorable.
Support Barry Camp: You can help ensure Barry Conservation Camp is here to connect future generations with the outdoors by contributing to the Barry Camp Fund. Donations help support maintenance of the camp facilities. Learn more at www.wildlife.nh.gov/education/barry-conservation-camp.