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.

 

March-April 2026

Exciting adventures coming your way…

$25 discount when you enroll 2 days a week!

CYOA: California Gold Rush

CYOA: California Gold Rush

In this choose-your-own adventure program, history comes to life and you get to be a real treasure hunter right in the middle of the action. Design, build, and paint in the Makerspace…plus go panning for gold, search for bandits, and bake Boomtown honey biscuits. At the Forty Niner Finale, Planet Rangers bring the treacherous journey of the Gold Rush to life while parents follow the path of the story, making decisions just like in the real choose-your-own adventure books!

Choose:

 

MONDAYS, March 9 – April 6
(Mar 9, Mar 16, Mar 23, Mar 30, Apr 6)

Full for CITs

 

OR

 

TUESDAYS, March 10 – April 7
(Mar 10, Mar 17, Mar 24, Mar 31, Apr 7)

Full for CITs and campers

 

Camper: $179, CIT: $125

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

After School Logistics (for camp details)

Mexico: Mysteries of the Maya

Mexico: Mysteries of the Maya

Join us as we travel back in time to the civilizations of the Yucatan Peninsula. Play quetzal tag and journey through the ancient cloud forests to unlock the secret of the Jaguar Temple. Feel like building something? How about your own 3-D Mayan pinata? Hungry yet? Make crispy burritos and the best snake you ever ate — xicalcoatl, or Mexican chocolate snakes! At the finale, families get to join you for the fun of tackling King Pakal’s ultimate challenge!

Choose:

 

WEDNESDAYS, March 11 – April 8
(Mar 11, Mar 18, Mar 25*, Apr 1, Apr 8)

Full for campers

 

OR

 

THURSDAYS, March 12 – April 9
(Mar 12, Mar 19, Mar 26, Apr 2, Apr 9)

 

Camper: $179, CIT: $125

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

After School Logistics (for camp details)

*EARLY BIRDS OPTION:

 

Extra programing on early release day:
Wednesday, March 25th

Available only to Wednesday Planet Rangers

 

This extra program, offered at school dismissal on early release days and carrying through until the regular Planet Rangers day starts, allows kids extra time to bake, build, design, create, play and connect. Add this option now or later.


Camper: $30, CIT: $18

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.