William Lawrence Camp

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The Knoll and mountain view

Camp Life

Explore Our New Hampshire Summer Camp

Room to roam. A place to belong.
Explore 250 acres in New Hampshire’s Lakes Region, with a half mile of waterfront on Lower Beech Pond and sweeping views of Lake Winnipesaukee.

Find Your Way Around Camp.

Summer camp illustrated map
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Camp at a Glance.

250

Acres to explore

½ mile

Of waterfront

Lower Beech Pond

New Hampshire’s Lakes Region

A home away from home

Cabins & Bathhouses.

Campers settle into Junior, Middler, and Senior units based on their grade the following fall.

Junior: grades 3–6   ·   Middler: grades 7–8   ·   Senior: grades 9–10

Exterior shot of a wooden cabin at a summer camp in New Hampshire

Cabins

Screened, electricity-free cabins give 8–12 boys a place to unwind, build friendships, and feel at home—with comfortable bunks. Counselors sleep in an attached room called the counselor quarters.

Sinks and mirrors inside a wood-framed wayside bathhouse at William Lawrence Camp

Waysides

Our bathhouses make daily routines easy, with private warm showers, roomy changing areas, and well-lit sinks. Fully powered and regularly cleaned for everyday comfort.

Where camp comes together

Where Camp Eats, Gathers & Plays.

Pratt Hall, the Knoll, Centennial Lodge, the Barn, the Library, and the Recreation Room each have a distinct role in camp life.

Timber hall interior

Centennial Lodge

A gathering place for performances and activities, with a stage, camp store, creative spaces, and a deck overlooking the lake and mountains.
Barn at New England summer camp

Barn

Built before camp’s founding and restored for its centennial, the Barn hosts evening programs, energetic games, and rainy-day activities.
Campers engaged in singing and dancing at camp

Dining Hall

Pratt Hall brings camp together for buffet-style meals, lake views, and plenty of songs and chants—with options for different dietary needs.
Overhead shot of William Lawrence Camp in New Hampshire

Knoll

The heart of camp: an open gathering place for games, downtime, and sweeping views of Lake Winnipesaukee and the surrounding mountains.
Library and reading room at a summer camp with seating

Library

A quiet retreat with books, a fieldstone fireplace, and historic camp plaques. The former dining hall also hosts rainy-day programs.
Recreation room at a summer camp with a pool table and view of the New Hampshire wilderness

Recreation Room

Pool, foosball, shuffleboard, and board games make this a favorite hangout, with lake views from the deck and decades of camp memorabilia.

People & places to turn to

The Infirmary & Main Office.

These are the two places campers visit for health care, mail, questions, and everyday help.

Infirmary building at a summer camp

Infirmary

Our registered nurse lives here throughout the summer, caring for campers near the Knoll. Local medical care is about 15 minutes away.
Farmhouse administration building at William Lawrence Camp

Farmhouse

Camp’s main office and a familiar place for questions, mail, and everyday help. This historic building also houses creative spaces and staff quarters.
Archival view of the white Farmhouse at William Lawrence Camp.

From the archives

The Farmhouse, 1956.

A view of the Farmhouse from camp’s archives.

Questions About Camp Life?

A few things families often want to know before their first summer.

William Lawrence Camp is in Center Tuftonboro, in New Hampshire’s Lakes Region. Camp spans 250 acres, with a half mile of waterfront on Lower Beech Pond and views of Lake Winnipesaukee.

Boys share screened, electricity-free cabins with comfortable bunks. Counselors sleep in an attached room called the counselor quarters. Each cabin accommodates 8–12 campers, creating a small community where friendships grow.

Yes. Our waysides are fully powered bathhouses with private warm showers, changing areas, and well-lit sinks. They are regularly cleaned and make daily routines comfortable.

Campers belong to Junior, Middler, or Senior units based on their school grade the following fall. Our team can help you understand which unit is the right fit for your son.

A registered camp nurse lives in the Infirmary throughout the summer and provides care for illness and injuries. Campers can also turn to their counselors when they need support.

Campers and staff gather at Pratt Hall three times a day for buffet-style meals, songs, and chants. Contact our team before camp to discuss your son’s dietary needs.

Visits are available by appointment. Request a camp visit, email knoll@wlcamp.org, or call 603-569-3698. Our camp office will help arrange a time and confirm the details before you travel. Open-house dates will be posted on the Visit Camp page as they are confirmed.

Come see camp

Picture His Summer on the Knoll.

Walk the grounds, ask questions, and get a feel for life at William Lawrence Camp. Visits are available by appointment—our camp office will help you find a time.
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