Looking for some new fun things to do in NH this summer? Grab your bathing suit and take the kids to Santa’s Village to check out HO HO H2O, their new water play area that features water slides, climbs, and interactive play areas, all designed to keep the little ones cool on your family vacation! Read More
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New Water Park at Santa’s Village in Northern NH
Beantown Toys To Descend Upon NH Resort
This post is probably safe to view at work, but it may not be safe for home viewing if your children or grandchildren are around. If they learn what is contained within, they may abduct you and take you to this New England resort!
Adventures Abound in Summer “Camp” Program at New Hampshire Hotel
For families with children visiting this New England Resort during the summer, Camp Wind Whistle offers guests of all ages an opportunity to enjoy a truly relaxing and fun vacation. The complimentary day program provides children with a wide variety of activities while parents spend a worry-free morning or afternoon unwinding and enjoying the many amenities of this popular NH vacation spot.
The environment at The Balsams Grand Resort Hotel is naturally self-contained, and therefore, quite safe. The extensive grounds here also encourage children and adults alike to explore and try new things while experiencing a sense of freedom. Parents can relax and know their children are having a great time while they take a little time to themselves. The camp counselors occupy the kids with activities that entertain as well as educate, such as tennis, golf, poolside games, swimming, nature walks, fishing, and visits to Santa Maria Farm, where the children can meet the animals and pick blueberries. On rainy days, the staff hosts indoor games, scavenger hunts, game-room tournaments, movies, arts and crafts, and more! The hotel even has its own “Miss Manners” who teaches children social skills and etiquette for the dining room and beyond!
Camp Wind Whistle begins this year on Monday, June 28th and ends on Labor Day Weekend September 5th. The program is for children ages 5 and older, and is divided into three age brackets: 5 – 7, 8 – 9, and 10+. Children younger than 5 are welcome to attend the activities in the program if accompanied by an adult—a parent, a babysitter provided by The Balsams, or another qualified adult.
The day starts at 9:00, and parents can enroll their children in the morning or afternoon sessions, or the all day program until 4:00. Lunch is flexible as well. Children can stay with the counselors for lunch in the dining room, or join their parents between 12:30-1:30. The dinner and evening program from 6:30-9:00 is also available upon request.
For older children, there are some fun new options! The resort will be organizing an optional riding camp with a nearby horse farm, Fiore Stables. Kids ages 9 and up can enroll in the 5-day program for an additional cost that includes lunch. Families and teens can also participate in ropes course trips with high and low elements, which are now available Monday through Friday. And John Kennedy, Director of Recreation at The Balsams, is most excited about a new “rolling dog sled” program through Muddy Paw Sled Dog Kennel. Twice a week, the cross-country bike trails will be transformed into dog sled adventures!
With so much to do and see in the North Country, and so much quiet wilderness to refresh your spirits, nothing beats a family vacation at this New Hampshire resort!
Carrie Reed The Balsams Blogging TeamTreasures Abound for NH Geocache and Letterbox Hunters
As the snow begins to melt across New England, thoughts turn from skiing and snowshoeing to other outdoor adventures. Some fun things to do in New Hampshire in the springtime include Geocaching and Letterboxing, two forms of a type of hide-and-seek treasure hunting game that are growing in popularity and can include the whole family. There are hundreds of hidden “caches” in the state, many near this New Hampshire Resort in Dixville Notch. Read More
There’s Still Time to Step Aboard a Magical NH Attraction!
Each winter, The Polar Express and The Santa Express transport families on a wonderful New Hampshire adventure to visit Santa, returning them with a little gift and a lifetime of memories.
The Polar Express is an evening train ride that departs from two locations in the White Mountains, North Conway Village and Lincoln, and heads to the North Pole in a rendition of the popular children’s book, The Polar Express©, written by Chris Van Allsburg. Every year, the train fills with pajama-clad children and adults about to live the experience of the little boy in the story. Read More
Ski For Free at NH Resort (and Other Great Ski Bargains)
Ski NH is offering a great deal for families this year—the organization of New Hampshire ski resorts is bringing back its popular programs for children in grades four and five “to encourage kids to adopt a healthy lifestyle and get out and enjoy winter in New Hampshire.” The two Kids Ski Free programs encourage the students to earn coupon books that include lift tickets and trail passes to all New Hampshire resorts that are members of Ski NH.
A Conversation with NH Hotel’s “Miss Manners”
The Balsams, a family-focused NH resort, has been the setting for countless idyllic childhood (and grown up) memories. Many of us can look back and recall certain times and places in our lives where something amazing and wonderful happened; a moment when we were forever changed or set on a course that has affected all of our perceptions since that moment.
Many of the guests who have visited The Balsams over the years, both young and old, have experienced just these types of moments. Many adults come to The Balsams for reflection and contemplation to help refocus and rejuvenate their daily lives. The Balsams is the perfect setting for just this sort of self-guided introspection. Read More
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