A classic sleepaway summer camp for girls ages 8-17, Fleur de Lis Camp is located on the shores of the beautiful Laurel Lake in Fitzwilliam, NH. For more than 95 years, girls have made new friends, developed self-confidence and independence and tried new things—all while having fun and being their unique selves within a caring, supportive community.
EMPOWERING + INSPIRING GIRLS
Fleur de Lis Camp brings girls together for summers filled with play, adventure and growth. The program empowers girls to take on new challenges and discover themselves. With a maximum of 100 girls per session, campers will forge close friendships and staff get to know each camper as an individual to support her unique interests and needs.
“Joy, belonging and friendship are at the center of the Fleur de Lis experience. Campers meet girls of all ages and from all walks of life, and they become loyal, lifelong friends,” says Marijean “MJ” Parry, executive director. “Campers often say this is their second home because of the deep sense of belonging they have here.”
Fleur de Lis allows campers to choose their own activities—they can do a little bit of everything, or focus on their interests— to develop a sense of independence and confidence. “The girls also learn perseverance—that it’s okay to not succeed at the first (or second or third) attempt, and that they can learn from their mistakes and be successful,” Parry says.
WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES, THE ARTS AND OUTDOOR PLAY
The camp features a full range of waterfront activities, including swimming, kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding, water skiing, tubing and sailing, as well as target sports like archery and riflery. Visual arts options include ceramics, sewing, knitting, stained glass and crafts. Theater is a special activity for all age groups, and the camp offers fire building, outdoor cooking and day or overnight trips.
“We also value giving campers unstructured time for play, being with friends and enjoying the natural world around them,” she says.
After the regular camp season, Fleur de Lis offers a program known as Circle Week for girls who have had a parent pass away. The week is filled with typical camp activities as well as special grief-related activities designed to help girls grow in their strategies for coping with their loss. The program is free for campers and supported by the organization, donations and volunteer staff.
120 Howeville Rd., Fitzwilliam, NH
603-585-7751
fleurdeliscamp.org