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Portsmouth Recreation's Camp FUNSTUFF 2024

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Camp FunStuff is an all day program for children entering grades K-5 that has organized games, group activities, sports, swimming, special events, arts & crafts and more FUNSTUFF! Camp is held in eight one-week sessions.
This year Camp FunStuff will take up to 80 campers! We will break up our roster into appropriate group sizes based on age and/or grade. Each camper must have a signed registration form on file prior to the start of camp.
Don't forget to bring a plenty of water, sunscreen, snacks and a lunch to camp each day, and a bathing suit and towel on pool days.
Camp hours are from 8:00am-5:00pm SHARP!

Location: Connie Bean Center
Grades: Entering K-5

  • Week 1: 06/24/2024 - 06/28/2024 Week full
  • Week 2: 07/01/2024 - 07/05/2024 No class July 4 - OPEN
  • Week 3: 07/08/2024 - 07/12/2024 Week full
  • Week 4: 07/15/2024 - 07/19/2024 Week Full
  • Week 5: 07/22/2024 - 07/26/2024 Week full
  • Week 6: 07/29/2024 - 08/02/2024 Week full
  • Week 7: 08/05/2024 - 08/09/2024 Week full
  • Week 8: 08/12/2024 - 08/16/2024 Week full

**If registration fills, please join the wait list. We make every effort to evaluate the wait list and see if we can make any adjustments.**

Day/Time: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Fee: Res: $225.00 Non-Res: $250.00

Register Here

Portsmouth Recreation's Art Camp (formerly Arts in the Afternoon)

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Let your child's creative juices flow! Campers will create, explore, discover and learn through art activities (and even a little art history). Camp will be held in four one-week (Monday-Thursday) sessions.

Location: Community Campus
Grades: Entering K-2 (weeks 1 & 2) Entering 3-6 (weeks 3 & 4)

  • Week 1: 06/24/2024 - 06/27/2024 (Grades K-2)
  • Week 2: 07/08/2024 - 07/11/2024 (Grades K-2)
  • Week 3: 07/15/2024 - 07/18/2024 (Grades 3-6)
  • Week 4: 07/22/2024 - 07/25/2024 (Grades 3-6)

Day/Time: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 12:30PM - 3:30PM
Fee: Res: $80.00 Non-Res: $100.00 

Register Here

Portsmouth Recreation's Sports Camp

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Sports Camp is a chance for children in grades 5-8 to practice their skills on sports they know, and get experience trying new ones! Campers will play team and individual sports, as well as competitive and backyard-style games. Most afternoons are spent at the outdoor pool. Camp will be held in three one-week sessions.
Don't forget to bring a plenty of water, sunscreen, snacks, lunch and a bathing suit and towel to camp each day. Camp hours are from 9:00am-3:30pm SHARP!
Each camper must have a signed registration form on file prior to the start of camp.

Location: Leary Field
Grades: Entering 5-8

  • Week 1: 07/29/2024 - 08/02/2024 Week full
  • Week 2: 08/05/2024 - 08/09/2024 Week full
  • Week 3: 08/12/2024 - 08/16/2024 Week full

**If registration fills, please join the wait list. We make every effort to evaluate the wait list and see if we can make any adjustments.**

Day/Time: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 9:00AM - 3:30PM
Fee: Res: $180.00 Non-Res: $200.00

Register Here

Portsmouth Recreation's Multisport Program

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Portsmouth Recreation's introduction to sports! This is a fun and laid back program that focuses on fun and age appropriate games.
Location: Leary Field

Pre-K

Age: 3 - 4
Dates: 07/09/2024 - 08/01/2024
Day/Time: Tue, Thu 9:00AM - 10:00AM
Fee: Res: $60.00 Non-Res: $80.00

Mites

Age: 5 - 6
Dates: 07/09/2024 - 08/01/2024
Day/Time: Tue, Thu 10:30AM - 11:30AM
Fee: Res: $60.00 Non-Res: $80.00

Register Here

Mad Science: Tech Explorer Coding and Robotics Camp

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Tech Explorer Camp: Coding and Robotics Adventure
4 days: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, June 17, 18, 20, and 21 (No Class on June 19)
9:00am-3:00pm
Grades entering 2 - 6 (Ages 7-12)

In an interactive online game setting, children will enhance their computational thinking and problem-solving abilities by providing instructions to guide a robot through levels. Coding sessions cover essential skills such as algorithms, functions, relative directions, and sequences. The program combines online and offline activities like scavenger hunts, robot programming, droid invention, code-cracking mysteries, and team robotics challenges for a fun summer experience. Access to the coding platform lasts for one year, and children can further reinforce skills through take-home activities like creating board games and puzzles.
$285 per participant
Website: http://maine.madscience.org

Register Here

LEGO Robotics Camps

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LEGO Robotics & Engineering (Grades 1-5)

Using the latest LEGO robotics technology participants will have an opportunity to explore the amazing world of LEGO(R) robotics and engineering. We will learn about gears, circuits, and computer programming as we design, build, and program a variety of different robotics and engineering projects. Over 50 different projects are available including motorized cars and walkers, remote-controlled tanks, and amusement park rides. Projects are available for all skill levels. Lots of new projects for returning participants! Note: Participants DO NOT take projects home.

Location: Community Campus
Grades: Entering Grades 1-5
Dates: 07/29/2024 - 08/01/2024
Day/Time: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 9:00AM - 11:45AM
Fee: Res: $115.00 Non-Res: $125.00

LEGO Video Game Designer (Grades 3-6)

Stop playing video games and start creating them! In this introductory class participants will learn how to program and create their very own video games. Using GameMaker software we will learn how to create sprites, objects, levels, backgrounds, sound effects and much more as we create several games that can be shared with family and friends! We'll create a multi-level, customized adventure game complete with zombies, potions, coins, trap doors, and so much more! Participants will need a flash drive in order to save and take their games home with them.

Location: Community Campus
Grades: Entering Grades 3-6
Dates: 07/29/2024 - 08/01/2024
Day/Time: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 9:00AM - 11:45AM
Fee: Res: $115.00 Non-Res: $125.00


LEGO Robotics Master (Grades 1-5)

Our popular LEGO robotics summer program returns! Participants will have access to thousands of specialized LEGO bricks including motors, sensors, and so much more! Then, using a laptop and kid-friendly LEGO WeDo 2.0 software, teams will create programs to bring their creations to life! Daily challenges will include amusement park rides, vehicles, animals, and much more! Many new projects will be available for returning LEGO Masters! This is a can’t miss one-of-a-kind program for LEGO fans! Lots of new projects for returning participants! Note: Participants do not get to take LEGO projects home.

Location: Community Campus
Grades: Entering Grades 1-5
Dates: 07/29/2024 - 08/01/2024
Day/Time: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 12:15PM - 3:00PM
Fee: Res: $115.00 Non-Res: $125.00 


LEGO Mindstorms Robotics (Grades 3-6)

Our LEGO Mindstorms Robotics program is designed with advanced builders in mind! Using both the LEGO Mindstorms NXT and EV3 robotics systems participants will have an opportunity to construct and program several different robotics including a battle arena robot, stinging scorpion, and a marble shooting tank. This is the perfect class for those looking to take their LEGO building and programming to the next level! Lots of new projects for returning participants!

Location: Community Campus
Grades: Entering Grades 3-6
Dates: 07/29/2024 - 08/01/2024
Day/Time: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 12:15PM - 3:00PM
Fee: Res: $115.00 Non-Res: $125.00 (for 4 sessions)

For campers planning to do morning and afternoon sessions, supervised lunch break is provided. Please bring your own lunch.

Register Here

Portsmouth Youth Field Hockey Camp

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Local coaches from Portsmouth High School and Portsmouth Middle School are bringing you all things Field Hockey! This is the perfect summer camp for those who are familiar with the sport of field hockey and those who are picking up a stick for the first time. Open to all who have a passion for learning the game of field hockey.

Location: Recreation Athletic Field Complex
Grades: 4-8
Dates: 08/05/2024 - 08/08/2024 (4-days) 
Day/Time: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 8:30AM - 11:30AM
Fee: Res: $125.00 Non-Res: $145.00

Register Here

Portsmouth Youth Cheerleading Cheer Camp

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Portsmouth-Oyster River High School Varsity Cheerleading coaches and athletes bring you CHEER CAMP. Perfect for all experience levels, including those interested in trying cheerleading for the first time! This two-day camp will include dynamic warm-ups and stretching routines, cheer motions, game cheers and jumps. Learn how to stunt, with a focus on safe drills and progressions. For grades K-8 (girls and boys welcome).

Location: Community Campus
Grades: Entering K-8
Dates: 07/25/2024 - 07/26/2024
Day/Time: Thu, Fri 8:30AM - 12:00PM
Fee: Res: $100.00 Non-Res: $120.00

Register Here

Seacoast United's Soccer Camps

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The Summer Skills Camps and Clinics are for players 6 to 14 years old to be introduced to the Seacoast United Soccer Club's fun developmental approach to the game of soccer.  The professional, dedicated full time coaching staff will offer sessions full of competitive yet fun technical challenges and game play.  Players thrive within the atmosphere created by all SUSC staff allowing them to develop their love for the game while improving important basic and more advanced skills.   

Monday-Friday, June 24 - 28 and/or July 29 - August 2
Ages 3-5: Morning session for ages 3-5 from 9:00am-9:45am. $90 per week
Ages 6-14: Half day 9:00am-12:00pm. $180/week | Full day 9:00am-3:00pm. $260/week
Location: Campus Drive Athletic Fields

Register by visiting www.seacoastunited.com/camps/skills-camps-clinics

Snapology STEM Camps & Workshops

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Creative and fun STEM programs. Learn about engineering, building, science and more while doing awesome projects with some cool themes.
Location: Community Campus

Half day, full week camps: Monday - Friday from 8:30am - 12:00pm
Ages 4-6: June 24 - 28: Junior Engineers
Ages 6-12: July 8 - 12: Amusement Park Engineering
Ages 7-12: July 15 - 19: Stop Motion Animation
Ages 5-10: August 5 - 9: Pokemon Mania
Ages 6-10: August 12 - 16: Sports Science
Ages 5-10: August 19 - 23: Ninja Adventures
$189 per week


One-day workshops: 1:00pm - 4:00pm each afternoon. Location Community Campus
Ages 4-8: Wednesday, June 26 - RoboPets Robotics
Ages 5-10: Thursday, June 27 - Scientists & the Science of Slime
Ages 5-10: Friday, June 28 - Roblox
Ages 4-6: Wednesday, July 17 - KinderBots Robotics
Ages 6-12: Thursday, July 18 - Minecraft
Ages 6-12: Friday, July 19 - Pinball Wizards
$39 per afternoon


Program descriptions and registration on the Snapology website: snapology.com/location/dover

 

Marine Science Camp

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Dive into the ultimate marine adventure with New Logic Marine Science Camp. Focus on the preservation of the marine ecosystem through active hands-on learning. Explore the mysteries of the marine world; featuring thrilling lessons on beluga whales, bioacoustics, crocodiles, sharks, and more! Budding marine scientists will explore, experiment and contribute to ongoing research in this hands-on and feet-wet exploration. For grades K-8.

Location: Peirce Island
Week 1: July 8 - 12 from 9:00am-2:00pm
Week 2: July 29 - August 2 from 9:00am-2:00pm
$400 per participant per week

Register at www.marinesciencecamp.com or call 732.250.8124

**As of March 6, their website indicates open spaces for both weeks**

MUSIC TOGETHER

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Have you ever wondered what you can do to nurture the musical growth of your child, regardless of your own musical ability? Experience Music Together pf Portsmouth and find out how important--and how fun--your role can be! Music Together classes are based on the recognition that all children are musical. Music Together of Portsmouth helps children learn to sing in tune, keep a beat, and participate with confidence in the music of our culture, provided that their early environment supports such learning. Our Music Together classes build on your child's natural enthusiasm for music and movement! Music and Movement for Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers and the Grown-ups who love them! 

Location: Community Campus
Age: Infant - Preschool

Day/Time: One day per week; Monday through Saturday sessions; 9:00-9:45AM or 10:15-11:00AM classes

Summer 6-week semester 

6-week session: $130.00 

Music Together is an early childhood music and movement program for ages infant - PreK. Help little ones develop their innate musicality. Located at the Community Campus. Register online at the Music Together website.

Register Here

Tennis in the Parks

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Will be back for summer 2024. Stay tuned.