After School Adventures

Kids currently in grades 2 – 5 dive deep into the fascinating worlds of history and culture while exploring their own creativity and building community with friends from all over the Seacoast. Students in grades 6-9 are eligible to be CITs for all programs getting behind the scenes action while fostering fun and building great leadership skills.

January-February 2026

Exciting adventures coming your way…

$25 discount when you enroll 2 days a week!

The Orient Express

In this popular, action-packed culinary adventure, suspicious characters are boarding the Orient Express and as a chef in the dining car, you’ll help Detective Poirot gather clues, interview suspects, and solve the mystery. This first-class journey starts in Paris, with stops along the way to make treats in Zurich, Vienna, and Budapest. Once we reach Istanbul, the Orient Express opens to friends & family…with kids cooking and serving in the dining car!

Choose:

MONDAYS, Jan 12 – Feb 9
(Jan. 12, Jan. 19, Jan. 26, Feb. 2, Feb. 9)

TUESDAYS, Jan 13 – Feb 10
(Jan. 13, Jan. 20, Jan. 27, Feb. 3, Feb. 10)

Camper: $194, CIT: $139
(Includes 5 weeks of culinary ingredients)

$25 discount for camper or CIT enrolled in both programs!

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After School Logistics (for camp details)

Norway and The Vikings

Join Bjorn the Berserker and his fierce sister Helga on a journey into Norwegian history and mythology…and meet the heroes and tricksters who dwell there. Board a longship bound for Britain in search of land and silver treasure. Along the way, make krumkake cones and powdered sugar kringla…AND try your hand at crafting a Kraken, your very own baby squid mascot. Parents get to join the fun on finale day for a Battle of Wits – it’s the Frost Giants versus the Vikings!

Choose:

WEDNESDAYS, Jan 14 – Feb 11
(Jan. 14, Jan. 21, Jan. 28, Feb. 4, Feb. 11)

Full for campers, space available for CITs

THURSDAYS, Jan 15 – Feb 12
(Jan. 15, Jan. 22, Jan. 29, Feb. 5, Feb. 12)

Camper: $179, CIT: $125

$25 discount for camper or CIT enrolled in both programs!

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After School Logistics (for camp details)

Payment plans and partial scholarships are available: contact us for details.

WHEN

Once a week: Monday OR Tuesday and/or Wednesday OR Thursday
Campers (2nd-5th grade): after school until 5:00pm
CITs (6th-9th grade): after school until 5:30pm

WHERE

All Programs held at the “pumpkin church”
129 Miller Ave, Portsmouth

GETTING HERE

Free transportation provided for Little Harbour, Dondero, and New Franklin students at dismissal.
Need a ride? Ask us to connect you with families who may want to carpool.
If you’re coming from further afield, arrival time is flexible (2:30 at the earliest). Please let us know your approximate arrival time so we are ready to greet you when you arrive!

SAFETY

We follow American Camp Association, state and local guidance for a safe day camp environment. CPR/First Aid Certified staff.

Wondering why so many families stick with Planet Rangers year-round?

Simply put, it’s because we bring out great qualities in kids.

Throughout the year, campers and CITs love being part of these energized adventures, filled with hands-on learning that builds creativity, immersive storylines that embody different cultures, and countless opportunities for leading their self and others. Over the months and years, these practices help to develop kids’ sense of confidence and connection, inspiring them to express their best selves.

Campers and CITs tell us all the time that Planet Rangers is the best part of their day. They’re always part of the story, so they’re excited to share all about their adventures on the ride home. Community spirit and so much learning are on display each finale day, when kids pass on their new found knowledge to parents, friends and community members.