Camp Good News

Camp Good News is a multi-activity camp in Charlestown, New Hampshire, situated along the Connecticut River valley in Sullivan County. It holds a perfect 5-star rating and stands out from typical equestrian facilities by pairing horseback riding with archery and climbing, creating a genuinely well-rounded outdoor experience. Charlestown is a historic town with easy access to the surrounding hills and farmland of western New Hampshire, which makes it a natural setting for adventure-based programming. Families from throughout the Upper Valley region, including Vermont communities across the river, find this type of camp to be a strong summer option.

Camp Good News offers horseback riding alongside archery and climbing, giving campers a mix of skill-based outdoor activities in a single program. The horseback riding component typically introduces campers to horse handling, grooming, and basic riding skills in a supervised group setting. Archery instruction covers stance, form, and safe range practices, while the climbing program builds confidence and physical coordination on structured routes. Together, these three activities create a progression-focused experience where kids gain real competencies rather than just checking off a list of fun things to do.

Camp Good News draws campers from Charlestown and the broader Sullivan County area, as well as from communities throughout western New Hampshire and across the Connecticut River in Vermont. Towns like Claremont, Newport, and Springfield send families regularly. Its location in the Upper Valley makes it accessible from both sides of the river.