YMCA CAMP CONISTON

After a century of use, the Lodge needs our help so it can play its part for future generations. It is time to revitalize and expand this beloved one hundred year-old building, while preserving its historic character. That is why seven generous families have pledged to match $1 million of gifts from our community. These Conistonians recognize that the magic of Coniston lives in each of us and is challenging you to join them.

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN GOAL

$ 0 M

100%

RECURRING GIFT CHALLENGE

Set up a weekly or monthly recurring gift of any size before the last  day of Camp on August 26th and be enter the exclusive Coniston raffle! Three winners will receive a Coniston Yeti, two will receive a Coniston swag bag, and one lucky person will win a weekend at Bigelow!

A BUILDING FOR ALL

THE IMPACT OF THE LODGE EXPANSION AND RESTORATION

DREAMS FOR THE FUTURE

A new stage, opening inside and outside, creates additional square footage for seating the entire camp together.

A BUILDING FOR ALL

We need facilities that enable our mission and vision while preserving our past.

TALES OF HARSH WINTERS

As one of the most cherished parts of Camp, it is important the lodge maintains its historic character while repairing a century of harsh New Hampshire winters.

STORIES OF GROWING UP

Stories about decisions being made—deciding how to spend positive time with friends, deciding what brings joy to a life, deciding what path to follow.

"Coniston is where I learned that I wanted to teach—specifically, teach theater. I turned my time at camp into a career and have developed a theater program at the school where I am now."

Christopher Crossen-SillsTHEATER TEACHER
CONISTON: 1997-2008

"Coniston gave me a venue to perform my music in front of people who supported me."

Noah Kahan SINGER-SONGWRITER, PERFORMER
CONISTON: 2005-2012

ways to give

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YMCA CAMP CONISTON
PO BOX 185
GRANTHAM, NH 03753

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CURRENT PROGRESS

OFFICE RELOCATION AND ARTS & CRAFTS/WOODSHOP BUILDING // UPDATED MARCH 8, 2023

After the office was detached from the foundation it was moved to the
site of the old basketball courts and placed onto a new foundation.

Hover over photos below to see a short description.

Office being prepared for move. Deck and basement windows removed.

Office being prepared for move. Deck Removed.

Office basement gutted.

Road created so large trucks could move office.

New foundation for office dug.

Forms being placed for cement in the new office foundation.

Office foundation being poured.

New office foundation.

Inserting large beams into the office so machines can use to lift the building.

Office cut off from the foundation and outer basement walls.

Lifting of office.

Office is off foundation.

Office moving to new location.

Office moving to new location.

Office next to its new foundation.

More foundation being poured for the office.

Office placed onto new foundation.

Office placed onto new foundation.

Outer basement walls built so office can be lowered.

Office being lowered onto new foundation.

Office on new foundation.

Basement of Office being walled in.

Old office foundation. New home of Woodshop.

Floor for Arts & Crafts.

Walls for new Arts & Crafts space.

Roof and porch being built for new Arts & Crafts/Woodshop Center.

Inside of Arts & Crafts

New location of office and Arts & Crafts Center

Siding going onto the Arts & Crafts building.

Arts & Crafts Deck and roof being completed.

Lake side view of Arts & Crafts Center.

Office deck being constructed.

Office deck being constructed.

New foundation for staff gym.