Community Resource Guide
Recreation
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4-H Camps
A Summer Learning Experience for Youths Ages 6-16
UNH Cooperative Extension offers summer learning and leadership-training experiences for youth age 6-16 in Allenstown and Berlin.
» 4-H
Phone: (603) 862-2184
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Art Camp - Summer Art Camp for Children
Art Camp
Week-long summer art classes for children grades 4 - 9 offered Monday through Friday during the month of August. A wide variety of classes to choose from including Introduction to Drawing, Monotype Printing, Watercolor Painting, Working with Wire 3-D Forms & Jewelry and Interior Room Design for Kids.
» Museum of Art
Phone: 603-862-3713
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Camp Wildcat
A Summer Day Camp for Kids
Camp Wildcat uses the Field House, tennis courts, fields, outdoor pool, and Mendum's Pond. Campers receive American Red Cross swim lessons and take weekly trips to New Hampshire state parks. Registration begins in March.
» Campus Recreation
Phone: 603-862-0845
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Campus Recreation
Club sports, intramural sports, fitness and wellness, aquatics, outdoor adventures
Hamel Recreation Center is home to the campus fitness center, court sports, and all your recreational needs.
» Campus Recreation
Phone: (603) 862-2031
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Celebrity Series
Professional Music, Dance and Theater
A series of outstanding performances that feature emerging and world-renowned artists in music, theater, dance, and opera.
» UNH Celebrity Series
Phone: (603) 862-3242
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College Woods
A Living Laboratory
College Woods offers hundreds of acres of educational and recreational space all year round.
» Department of Natural Resources and the Environment
Phone: (603) 862-1700
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Community Guide for UNH Students Living in the NH Seacoast Area
Living as a Member of the Local Community
Designed with the off-campus or commuter student in mind, the Community Guide gives information about the Town of Durham, UNH, and surrounding communities. Find out more about the office of Commuter Student Services, along with town ordinances and laws, rental and apartment safety information, UNH storm closing and delay information, transportation options, and so much more.
» Commuter Student Services, Memorial Union Building
Phone: (603) 862-0317
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Dairy Teaching and Research Center
Tour the Center or Just Stop in to Visit the Animals
Visitors to the Thomas P. Fairchild Dairy Teaching and Research Center can view 100 milking cows, tour the state-of-the-art facility, and participate in a variety of workshops.
» Dairy Teaching and Research Center
Phone: (603) 862-1027
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Family Boat Building Program
A Project for the Whole Family
Offers adults and children 12 and over a chance to work together and build a 12 foot skiff in two days.
» UNH Marine Docents
Phone: (603) 749-1565
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Fitness/Wellness Programs
A Great Way to Stay Healthy!
Stay fit and healthy with aerobics, cardio kick boxing, group indoor cycling, strength and conditioning, personal fitness training, national fitness instructor certifications, ballroom dancing, Pilates, yoga, tai chi, massage therapy, and other fitness programs.
» Campus Recreation
Phone: (603) 862-4515
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Hamel Recreation Center
A State-of-the-Art Health Club Facility
State-of-the-art fitness center features more than 100 stations of cardiovascular and weight training equipment, jogging track, racquetball courts, aerobic studios, and much more.
» Campus Recreation
Phone: (603) 862-4515
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Homecoming Road Race
A Special Event for Hundreds of Area Runners
The annual homecoming 5k-road race welcomes community residents, UNH alumni, students, faculty, and staff. Sponsored by area businesses, the race offers cash, merchandise awards, and refreshments.
» Campus Recreation
Phone: (603) 862-4515
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Horse Barns and The Smith Equine Center
Attend a Show, Take a Tour, or Visit the Horses
The University owns approximately 35 horses that may be visited daily. The University hosts two horse trials and a dressage show each year.
» Animal and Nutritional Sciences
Phone: 603-862-1356
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Jazz Series
Paradise for Jazz Lovers
Celebrates jazz with performances by Clark Terry, Paquito D'Rivera, Lee Konitz, and other greats.
» Music Department
Phone: (603) 862-2404
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Marine Docent Program
A Learning Opportunity for Volunteers Who Love the Sea
An organization of volunteers from all walks of life dedicated to the conservation and wise use of marine resources.
» University of New Hampshire Marine Docents
Phone: (603) 749-1565
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Mendum's Pond Outdoor Recreation Area
A beautiful 200-acre outdoor recreation area just 9 miles from campus
Open daily from June 21 to September 1. The recreation area offers boating, picnicking, playground, hiking trials, orienteering course, and swimming (no lifeguards on duty). Canoe and kayaks available for rent. Two covered pavilions with grills and picnic tables available for group reservations.
» Campus Recreation
Phone: (603) 862-2031
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Movies at the MUB
Offering a Series of Foreign Language and Art Films
Art films presented each week. Foreign language films presented on weeknights.
Phone: 603.862.1586
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Museum of Art
Presenting Art Exhibitions and Weekly Programs
Changing exhibitions and an array of programs (gallery walks, films, concerts, and slide lectures) are presented free of charge. Our Outreach Program offers a lending library of audio-visual materials and guided exhibition tours for school teachers and their students. Open September - May: Monday - Wednesday, 10 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; Thursday 10 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 1 - 5 p.m.
» Museum of Art
Phone: (603) 862-3712
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Music Department
Concerts Throughout the Academic Year
A range of performances and concerts are offered throughout the year, including faculty concerts, student performances, workshops, and master classes. An informal music-teacher referral service is available.
» Music Department
Phone: (603) 862-2404
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Northeast Passage
Accessible Recreational Activities
NEP is a health promotion and recreation program serving individuals with disabilities living in the New England area. Sports and recreation programs include: sled, hockey, cycling, water skiing, golf, cross country skiing, hiking, various court sports, paddle sports, and opportunities for competitive training.
» Northeast Passage
Phone: (603) 862-0070
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Office of Woodlands and Natural Areas
Maintaining Unspoiled Recreational Environments
Manages 4,000 acres of forested property throughout New Hampshire, with 1,500 acres in Durham, Lee, and Madbury. Recreation activities include skiing, hiking, hunting (with permit), fishing, bird watching, and biking.
» Office of Woodlands and Natural Areas
Phone: (603) 862-3951
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Outdoor Adventures at Campus Recreation
UNH's only professionally run outdoor recreation program.
Provide outdoor trips and clinics for UNH students, faculty, staff, and members of the local community. Trips include hiking, kayaking, climbing, spring break bouldering, backcountry skiing, ice climbing, and more.
» Campus Recreation
Phone: (603) 862-2031
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Seacoast Science Center
An Oceanside Learning Environment
Located in historic Odiorne Point State Park, Rye, NH. Featuring aquariums and live-animal exhibits.
» Seacoast Science Center
Phone: (603) 436-8043
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The Ticket Office
Your Window to a Variety of Entertainment
Ticket venue for activities that take place in the MUB, including the Celebrity Series, Traditional Jazz Series, dramatic performances, and more.
» The Ticket Office
Phone: 603.862.1586
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The UNH Observatory
View New Hampshire's Sky
Guided tours of celestial wonders presented twice each month, clear skies permitting.
» Physics Department
Phone: (603) 862-1950
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Whittemore Center Arena, The
The Whittemore Center Arena hosts a variety of events throughout the year including concerts, tradeshows, family shows and other special events. The arena is home to the UNH Men's & Women's Ice Hockey programs as well as the Oyster River Bobcats.
» Campus Recreation
Phone: (603) 862-2031
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Youth Swim
Certified Red Cross Instructors Teach Area Children to Swim
A fall program takes place on Sunday afternoons in October and November, and a spring program takes place on Friday afternoons, Saturday mornings, and Sunday afternoons in late March, April, and May.
» Recreation
Phone: (603) 862-4515
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