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Summer Guided Discoveries

2020 Summer Guided Discoveries are canceled.

The health and safety of our campers and staff were our prime consideration as we reviewed the draft Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines for operating day camps during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Ultimately, we felt that we cannot provide the camp experience that families have come to know and love while adhering to the required CDC guidelines.

We love seeing the faces of happy campers joining us each day throughout the summer and we will certainly miss our time with you this year.

We have a family program in the works for this summer. It is a series of nature challenges that families will complete at home under the guidance of a Science Center Naturalist. Stay tuned for more details on this exciting way to explore the natural world around you in a safe and fun way.

For program questions contact Education Director Audrey Eisenhauer at 603-968-7194 x 114 or email

Eben Gannett, 03/26/19
This is by far one the best not so hidden gems of Central New Hampshire! While it functions similarly to a zoo the goal of the facility is to rehabilitate and care for local animals found in the white mountains fo NH. The animals who stay are there for medical or other legitimate reasons to keep them from living in the wild and are given wonderful care. The staff that works there is knowledgable and kind, eager to answer any questions about the animals you may have. The path to see all the animals is fun and equivalent to many easy day hikes with spots to picnic, and a wonderful play/learning area for the young and young at heart. It is a place my family loves to visit time and time again, never getting board of the wonderful animals, new things to learn, and great day that always ensues.
C. Heather Moody, 10/22/19
Great place to take the family for a day trip. Lots to see, beautiful area with some unique animals & very friendly staff. Good volunteer opportunities several times per year including hiking, fall clean up & more. Also have camps (day, some overnight, week long or longer) during school vacation, etc. Nice place.
Jason Plant, 12/21/18
Squam Lakes Natural Science Center is a wonderful place for kids and adults alike. The animals are amazing and they are all rehabilitated from either injuries or abandonment at a young age. The atmosphere of this place is great and I highly recommend going and becoming a member to support all of their community efforts and animals!
Laura Himes, 01/09/20
Kids loved this place. The dinosaur exhibit is awesome and it’s very educational in many different ways. A place to return to for sure!
Barbee & Hayden, 09/03/18
Great enclosures for the animals with water features and lots of shade! And for taking pictures, no cage lines in my pictures because they use thick glass for viewing. Animals looked very healthy especially the lion she was fat :) Loved the walking trails too. It was just lots of fun and we will be back when its not so hot!

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