Anne Jackson Day Camp 2008

Wilton, NH

Session 1	July 7 - 18
Session 2	July 21 - August 1

View the 2008 Day Camp Brochure

Join us for an Open House: Sunday, June 8 from 2:00 - 4:00pm!

Come explore our 75 acres of wilderness, ponds and paths with our experienced friendly counselors. Our camp consists of eight adirondack shelters, a lodge, a large pavilion with a built-in fireplace and large open fields. At our pond, you can experience paddling a canoe or try a funyak. Catch turtles or frogs, or just play in the sand. Make new friends, create arts and crafts or spend a night in a tent. Gaze at the stars or try archery for the first time. Come experience the outdoors or try something new. Come be yourself and have fun. What are you waiting for? Anne Jackson's the place for you!

Meet the Director

Ann Bird, Camp Anne Jackson Director, returns to camp for her 8th year (6th as Director). Ann brings tremendous knowledge, dedication, and enthusiasm to her position. Learn more about Ann from our interview below.

What is your best memory from camp as a camper?
I loved sleeping out in a tree house overnight. The roof had a open screen to see the stars. It was my first expereince and have loved it ever since.

If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Why?
Blue, because it reminds me of the open sky. It goes on forever.

Tell us about your favorite thing to do on a rainy day at camp.
I love singing outside and jumping in puddles

What is an outdoor activity that you enjoy doing?
Hiking and boating

What is your favorite camp song?
Banana Boats

What is the reason you come to camp every summer?

I love the outdoors. I enjoy eaching children the joy of the outdoors while having lots of fun. There are many life skills to teach.

A Typical Day at Camp Anne Jackson

9:00 Arrive at camp! Campers come by bus or are dropped off

We begin each day with an opening flag ceremony where each unit gets to take a turn raising our flag. We also use this time for daily announcements.

9:15 Activities with unit

12:00 Lunch

12:30 Activities with unit

3:30 Closing flag ceremony

4:00 Campers head home! Either on the bus or picked up by parents

What are some of these cool activities that a unit can do?

Popular activities that happen during the day could include going swimming, going to the program center for crafts, or participating in an all camp. As a unit, your camper will work with her counselors and fellow camper to plan out their week around the theme of the program they signed up for. They might put on a play, cook over a fire, or go on a hike. There are lots of ways to have fun at Camp Anne Jackson including our themed days everyday has a different theme.

Bus Routes Available

Nashua, Hollis, Brookline, Amherst, Milford

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