Summer Camps & Enrichment Programs
Portsmouth Recreation's Camp FunStuff
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! Campers will be divided into age appropriate pods. We are also planning on having field trips return this summer. 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. New camp hours are from 8:00am-5:00pm.
Location: Connie Bean Center
Age: Grades K-5
Dates: 06/27/2022 - 08/26/2022, in 9 one-week sessions
Day/Time: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Fee: Res: $200.00 Non-Res: $225.00 (for 5 sessions)
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Portsmouth Recreation's Sports Camp
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. Don't forget to bring a plenty of water, sunscreen, snacks, lunch and a bathing suit and towel to camp each day. New camp hours are from 9:00am-3:30pm.
Location: Connie Bean Center
Age: Grades 5-8
Dates: 08/01/2022 - 08/26/2022, in 4 one-week sessions
Day/Time: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 9:00AM - 3:30PM
Fee: Res: $160.00 Non-Res: $180.00 (for 5 sessions)
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Portsmouth Recreation's Arts in the Afternoon
Let your child's creative juices flow! Campers will explore art activities, learn a little art history, and discover artists from around the world. Activities will be held outside the Connie Bean Center as much as possible. Camp will be held rain or shine.
Location: Connie Bean Center
Age: Grades K-2 (Sessions 1 & 2), Grades 3-6 (Sessions 3 & 4)
Dates: 06/27/2022 - 07/28/2022 in 4 one-week sessions (No camp the week of July 4th)
Day/Time: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 12:30PM - 3:30PM
Fee: Res: $80.00 Non-Res: $100.00 (for 4 sessions)
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Portsmouth Recreation's Morning Sports Programs
Youth Baseball/Softball
The Youth Baseball/Softball program is designed for children to have fun and learn the fundamentals of the game. Each day will focus on fun drills to enhance skill development and end with a small baseball game using a whiffle ball and or soft t-ball. All equipment provided, except baseball gloves. Fee includes a t-shirt and hat.
Location: Leary Field
Age: 5 - 6
Dates: 06/27/2022 - 07/20/2022 No class Jul 4
Day/Time: Mon, Wed 9:00AM - 10:00AM
Fee: Res: $60.00 Non-Res: $80.00 (for 7 sessions)
Multi-Sport
Multi-Sport is a non-competitive and fun program where all participants play an equal amount of time. No experience required, skills will be taught! Participants should have a water bottle and sunblock. All equipment provided, except baseball gloves. Fee includes a t-shirt and hat.
Location: Leary Field
Age: 7 - 11
Dates: 06/27/2022 - 07/20/2022 No class Jul 4
Day/Time: Mon, Wed 10:30AM - 11:30AM
Fee: Res: $60.00 Non-Res: $80.00 (for 7 sessions)
PreK Soccer (Tuesday & Thursday Sessions)
This program is for Pre-K children and is designed to learn the basic fundamentals of soccer and participate in fun games. The emphasis will be on teaching and participation with plenty of encouragement.
Location: Leary Field
Age: 3 - 4
Dates: 06/28/2022 - 07/19/2022 or 06/30/2022 - 07/21/2022
Day/Time: Tue 9:00AM - 10:00AM or Thu 9:00AM - 10:00AM
Fee: Res: $40.00 Non-Res: $60.00 (for 4 sessions)
Soccer Skillz
Learn the basic Soccer skills in a relaxed and fun environment. Emphasis will be to increase soccer skills and fundamentals by getting the kids to have as many touches with the ball every session. Each day will begin with fun soccer drills and end with a small sided game. Fee includes t-shirt, soccer socks and shin guards.
Location: Leary Field
Age: 5 - 8
Dates: 06/28/2022 - 07/21/2022
Day/Time: Tue, Thu 10:30AM - 11:30AM
Fee: Res: $60.00 Non-Res: $80.00 (for 8 sessions)
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LEGO Robotics
LEGO Robotics & Engineering
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. Note: Participants DO NOT take projects home.
*Free supervised lunch from 11:45-12:15pm for those participants registered for both Lego Robotics/Engineering and Robotics Master Camp
Location: Connie Bean Center
Age: Grades 1-5
Dates: 07/25/2022 - 07/28/2022
Day/Time: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 9:00AM - 11:45AM
Fee: Res: $110.00 Non-Res: $110.00 (for 4 sessions)
LEGO Robotics Master
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! Note: Participants do not get to take LEGO projects home.
*Free supervised lunch from 11:45-12:15pm for those participants registered for both Lego Robotics/Engineering and Robotics Master Camp
Location: Connie Bean Center
Age: Grades 1-5
Dates: 07/25/2022 - 07/28/2022
Day/Time: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 12:15PM - 3:00PM
Fee: Res: $110.00 Non-Res: $110.00 (for 4 sessions)
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New Logic's Marine Science Camp
Get immersed in the world of Marine Science! Camp activities include marine ecology education, water sampling and quality testing, plant and animal identification, and study of ocean and bay preservation. If you click Register Here, you will be taken to the New Logic site to register with them.
Location: Peirce Island (Pick up/Drop Off at Four Tree Island Parking Lot)
Age: Grades 5-8
Dates: 07/11/2022 - 07/15/2022, 07/25/2022 - 07/29/2022, or 08/08/2022 - 08/12/2022
Day/Time: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 9:00AM - 2:00PM
Fee: Res: $375.00 Non-Res: $375.00 (for 5 sessions)
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Seacoast United's Soccer Camps
Grassroots Camp
The Grassroots Soccer Camps and Clinics through Seacoast United Soccer Club are a unique opportunity for young children to get involved in the game of soccer. The overall theme is for children to relate having fun with playing soccer and to develop the necessary skills to be a competitive player in the future. The program ranges from ages 3 to 5 years, and offers an inclusive, learning friendly atmosphere for all involved in each session.& All age groups are appropriately challenged with specifically designed developmental games and activities. If you click Register Here, you will be taken to the Seacoast United site to register with them.
Location: Campus Drive Athletic Fields
Age: 3 - 5
Dates: 06/27/2022 - 07/1/2022 or 08/01/2022 - 08/05/2022
Day/Time: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 9:00AM - 9:45AM
Fee: Res: $120.00 Non-Res: $120.00 (for 5 sessions)
Summer Skills Camp
The Summer Skills Camps and Clinics are a fantastic way for players from 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. If you click Register Here, you will be taken to the Seacoast United site to register with them.
Location: Campus Drive Athletic Fields
Age: 6 - 14
Dates: 06/27/2022 - 07/1/2022 or 08/01/2022 - 08/05/2022
Day/Time: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 9:00AM - 12:00PM
Fee: Res: $120.00 Non-Res: $120.00 (for 5 sessions)
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Snapology STEM Camps
Snapology provides interactive, STEM / STEAM programs for children featuring technology and popular building toys such as LEGO® bricks and K’Nex®. Kids have so much fun in their programs, that they don’t realize just how much they are learning. Before and after care is available, as well as supervised lunch between morning and afternoon programs for additional fees. If you click Register Here, you will be taken to the Snapology site to register with them.
Amusement Park Adventures Camp
Campers will design their own amusement park in this super fun camp! Campers will learn how to use LEGO® bricks and other building materials to make coasters and other awesome rides.
Location: Community Campus
Age: Grades 2 - 6
Dates: 07/11/2022 - 07/15/2022
Day/Time: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 9:00AM - 12:00PM
Fee: Res: $199.00 Non-Res: $199.00 (for 5 sessions)
Jedi Masters Camp
In this Star Wars®-inspired program, campers will explore the galaxy with their master building skills and our intergalactically-focused curriculum. Motivated to become Jedi like the heroes in the movies, campers will learn to concentrate on mastering the Force, appreciating the use of teamwork to build battle drones and AT-Walkers, and if their skills are up to par, make their very own lightsaber and use it in battle! May the force be with your young Padawan as they rise through the Jedi ranks!
Location: Community Campus
Age: Grades 2 - 6
Dates: 07/11/2022 - 07/15/2022
Day/Time: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 1:00PM - 4:00PM
Fee: Res: $199.00 Non-Res: $199.00 (for 5 sessions)
Mini-figure Mania Camp
During this camp Snapology will let you play with our secret stash of mini-figures...from movie characters, to sea creatures, to Superheroes! Join us as we shrink ourselves to mini-figure size and create our own mini-figure worlds. Welcome to mini-figure mania camp!
Location: Community Campus
Age: Grades K - 2
Dates: 07/18/2022 - 07/22/2022
Day/Time: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 9:00AM - 12:00PM
Fee: Res: $199.00 Non-Res: $199.00 (for 5 sessions)
Discovering Dinosaurs Camp
Campers will travel far back in time and explore the world of the stegosaurus, tyrannosaurus, and raptors. They will identify basic body parts, habitats, and diets of some of their favorite dinosaurs, all while practicing counting and colors, and having fun!
Location: Community Campus
Age: Grades K - 2
Dates: 07/18/2022 - 07/22/2022
Day/Time: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 1:00PM - 4:00PM
Fee: Res: $199.00 Non-Res: $199.00 (for 5 sessions)
Wizards, Castles, and Kingdoms Camp
Who wouldn’t want to escape and play in the world of magic, fairytales, and royalty? In Snapology’s Castles & Kingdoms program, campers will have the opportunity to use LEGO® bricks to design their medieval fantasies while also bringing the real history to life!
Location: Community Campus
Age: Grades 3 - 6
Dates: 08/01/2022 - 08/05/2022
Day/Time: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 9:00AM - 12:00PM
Fee: Res: $199.00 Non-Res: $199.00 (for 5 sessions)
Planes, Trains and Automobiles Camp
In Snapology’s Planes, Trains, and Automobiles program, campers will explore the world
of transportation. Students will build models of their favorite forms of transportation as
they learn about energy, wheels and axles, air resistance, and more.
Location: Community Campus
Age: Grades 3 - 6
Dates: 08/01/2022 - 08/05/2022
Day/Time: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 12:00PM - 4:00PM
Fee: Res: $199.00 Non-Res: $199.00 (for 5 sessions)
Video Game Design Camp
Campers will create their own video game in this awesome Snapology camp. We'll teach campers how to design your very own online game that can be shared and played at home with family & friends.
Location: Community Campus
Age: Grades 4 - 8
Dates: 08/08/2022 - 08/12/2022
Day/Time: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 9:00AM - 12:00PM
Fee: Res: $225.00 Non-Res: $225.00 (for 5 sessions)
Animation Studio: Stop-Motion Filmmaking Camp
Create amazing movies with stop motion animation using LEGO® bricks. Campers will work in teams to produce their very own movie complete with dialogue and sound effects. Movies are uploaded to a secure site for family and friends to see how cool they are!
Location: Community Campus
Age: Grades 4 - 8
Dates: 08/08/2022 - 08/12/2022
Day/Time: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 1:00PM - 4:00PM
Fee: Res: $225.00 Non-Res: $225.00 (for 5 sessions)