Seasonal Youth Programs
Covid-19 Protocols for all Recreation Programs: Spring/Summer 2021
- Masks will be worn by all staff and participants at all times.
- Recreation Staff will administer a health screening before each day’s activities.
- Staff and participants will follow social distancing guidelines.
- Recreation Staff will have sanitation stations/products available at all times.
- Portsmouth Recreation Programs are limited to Portsmouth Residents for the Spring and Summer of 2021.
Mother’s Day Craft Kit Pick Up
Children can make a beautiful bouquet for mom (or another special person in their lives)! This is a kit packaged with everything included to make a bouquet of paper flowers at home. This is designed as a fun activity for children to do with their mom or another grownup.
All children in grades K-5 who live in Portsmouth are eligible to pick up a kit. Kits can be picked up at the Senior Activity Center at 125 Cottage St. on Wednesday, May 5 - Thursday, May 6 (9:00am-6:00pm) or Friday, May 7 (9:00am-12:00pm). Cost is Free!
Register online to have your kit waiting for you.
Pre-K Soccer
Our department is very pleased to be offering a fun and non-competitive youth soccer program for boys and girls ages 3, 4 & 5. This outdoor program is designed to introduce children to soccer for the first time. The program will be held at Leary Field, located on Parrott Avenue. The three week program will be held on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from May 11-27. Two sessions will be held:
Session 1: 9:30-10:15am
Session 2: 10:30-11:15am
Each session is limited to eight child participants, with one adult with them at all a time. The cost is $20, which includes a t-shirt and instruction.
Saturday Sessions Added!
Saturdays, May 22 - June 19 (No class on May 29 for Memorial Day weekend)
Session 3: 9:00-9:45am
Session 4: 10:00-10:45am
- An adult must be with the child and participating at all times during the session.
- There will be no competitive play - this is just for fun and to meet new friends.
- No dogs allowed on the fields, please.
Arts & Crafts Class
This arts & crafts program will run outside under the tent at the Portsmouth Senior Activity Center on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in May and June. A different age-appropriate craft will be made each week! Each session will be four classes.
Session One (Pre-K): Mondays, May 17-June 14 (No class Memorial Day, May 31)
Session Two (Grades K-2): Wednesdays May 19-June 9 - 4:00-4:45pm
Session Three (Grades 3-5): Thursdays May 20-June 10 - 4:00-4:45pm
Session One is limited to 8 children plus an adult with them. Sessions Two & Three are limited to 12 participants. Cost: $20
An adult must remain with the Pre-K participant at all times to help with the craft.
Youth Beginner's Yoga
Come and practice yoga! We’ll connect with the outside world and our inside nature through poses, mini walks, and quiet times. Sometimes the world feels too big to handle. We’ll learn some poses so we are calm, clear-eyed, and ready to practice kindness. The class will be held outside at Langdon Park across the street from City Hall lower parking lot. Bring a mat and a water bottle!
Tuesdays, May 11 - June 8, 4:00-5:00pm: Grades K-2
Thursdays, May 13 - June 10, 4:00-5:00pm: Grades 3-5
Cost: $20.00 for 5 classes
A maximum of 10 students per class.
Intro to Pickleball for Youth and Adults/Seniors
Youth Beginner Pickleball Clinic
Learn the basics of the game of the pickleball. Volunteer instructors will help children learn how to play this very popular sport! Racquets and balls will be available if you do not have your own.
Grades 2-3: Saturday, May 15: 11:00am -12:00pm
Grades 4-5: Saturday, May 22: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Fee: Free!
Class is limited to 8 students per group.
Adult Beginner Pickleball Clinic
Open to adults of all ages. Have you heard about this new game it seems everyone is playing and wondered what it's all about? Come learn the basics of the game of the pickleball. Volunteer players will help you learn the rules and get you ready to play the fastest growing sport in the country! Racquets and balls will be available if you do not have your own.
Session I: Monday, May 10: 11:00am -12:30pm
Session II: Monday, May 17: 11:00am-12:30pm
Fee: Free
Class is limited to 8 students per group.
Father’s Day STEM Kit Pick Up
Enjoy a fun STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) project for Father’s Day! These age-appropriate kits are designed for a child to complete with Dad or another special adult in their lives. All children in grades K-5 who live in Portsmouth are eligible to pick up a FREE kit. Kits can be picked up at the Senior Activity Center at 125 Cottage St. on Wednesday, June 16 - Thursday, June 17 (9:00am-6:00pm) or Friday, June 18 (9:00am-12:00pm). Cost is Free!
Register online by June 8th to have your kit waiting for you.
American Red Cross Babysitting Course
This course is designed to provide youth who are planning to babysit with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and responsibly give care to children and infants. In order to pass the class and be certified, participants must
1. Attend both classes
2. Participate in all skill sessions and activities
3. Demonstrate competency in all observable skills.
Saturday, June 5 & 12
11:30am-3:00pm
Ages 11-15
Cost is $25
Class will be held at the Connie Bean Center