Camp Sargent
ABOUT CAMP SARGENT
Located on Lake Naticook in Merrimack, NH just minutes from the Merrimack Y, Camp Sargent sits on 22 acres. Since 1924, over 100,oo campers and thousands of staff have called Camp Sargent home for the summer. Ten weeks of summer fun and adventure is offered to children ages 5-16 years old.
LICENSING AND ACCREDITATION
Camp Sargent is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). “ACA Accreditation is a process during which a camp undergoes a thorough review of its operation-from staff qualifications and training to emergency management-to ensure compliance with more than 300 standards. ACA is the only nationally accrediting body for all types of camps. ACA standards are recognized by courts of law and government regulators as the standards for best practices in camp.”-American Camp Association.
In addition to being ACA accredited, Camp Sargent is licensed by the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (DES).
THE STAFF
Our staff is CPR & First Aid certified and complete a week long orientation which covers various adolescent behavioral issues, small group activities, rainy day activities as well as goals and objectives for camper development. All staff are hired based on prior experience working with school-age children and proven ability to lead a group in a safe and fun environment. Do you have questions about how Camp Sargent can meet the needs of your child? Contact Camp Director Randy Menken at 603-689-2433.
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