Sandy Island Summer Vacationland
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Established over 100 years ago
on 66 wooded acres
surrounded by the crystal clear waters
of Lake
Winnipesaukee.
There is no cooking,
shopping or planning -
every detail is covered for
you.
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Sandy Island provides families of all sizes,
multiple generations, couples
and singles
with an ideal summer vacation.
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From the moment you leave your
car behind and board the boat to Sandy Island, you know your vacation is
going to be something special.
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Here in a rustic island setting, a whole new world awaits vacationing
families: activities, friends and a chance to experience a beautiful
environment far from the routine of daily life.
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You set
the pace.
Your days can be
quiet and leisurely,
or filled with
action and diversity!
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Accommodations
Include lakefront family cottages and rooms for single adults and couples,
central lavatories with showers and toilets, coin operated laundries and a
well-equipped infirmary with a resident registered nurse.
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Our chef and baker prepare family style
or buffet meals and cookouts -
featuring hearty appetizing food, breads and desserts.
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Rates
Everything is included in the payment of a single camper fee except craft
supplies, store purchases and laundry use. No pets please!
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Non-Summer
Use
During the months of September and October, Sandy Island is used as a
conference center accommodating groups of 75 - 175 people.
Only 2 hours
from Boston, Sandy Island is the ideal location for any group desiring
seclusion, beautiful surroundings and complete facilities.
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Winter
Address
YMCA of Greater Boston
Camping Services Branch
P.O. Box 10
Mirror Lake, NH. 03853
Tel:
603 - 569 - 2725
Fax: 603 - 569 - 5869
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Summer Address
Sandy Island
Via Mailboat
Laconia, NH 03246
Tel:
603 - 253 - 4217
Fax: 603 - 253 - 5339
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Activities
Sailing
Water Skiing Canoeing
Rowing
Windsurfing Swimming
Shuffleboard
Softball Tennis
Family Hiking Arts &
Crafts Basketball
Tournaments
Aerobics Boat Trips
Nature Walks
Horseshoes Dancing
Large Screen Movies Cards & Games
Talent Shows
Bocce Volleyball
Ropes Course
Horseback Riding
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Programs
for Children
There are supervised programs for children, allowing parents the benefit
of a family vacation while enjoying time alone when the children are in
supervised activities.
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Programs are geared for ages
three to five, six to eight
and the Junior Teen Program
for
boys and girls aged nine to twelve.
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Facilities
* Family Cottages * Large Sandy Beach
* Four Clay Tennis Courts
* Ball Field
* Basketball Court
* Spacious Activity Lodge
* Craft Shop * Camp Store
* Chapel Under the Pines
* Rustic Dining Hall * Horseshoes
* Bocce Courts * Nature Trails
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Consider joining us for the family
week in August at North Woods & Pleasant Valley!
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