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.

 

COMING September-October 2026

Exciting adventures coming this Fall…

$25 discount when you enroll 2 days a week!

Month at the Museum: Madame Tussauds

Month at the Museum: Madame Tussauds

New! Travel back in time and around the world from Darwin’s Galapagos Islands, to the imperial villa at Pompeii, to Marco Polo’s infamous Silk Road to Nellie Bly’s NYC. You get to bring it all to life in a wax museum of your own design, digging into hands-on creativity and building confidence every step of the way. Whip up Italian pizzelle cookies, bake Persian flatbread, do cave painting in Lascaux, and design costumes, sets, and props for our Month at the Museum finale!

Choose:

 

MONDAYS, Sept 14 – Oct 19
(Sept 14, 21, 28; Oct 5, 19)

 

OR

 

TUESDAYS, Sept 15 – Oct 20
(Sept 15, 22, 29; Oct 6, 20)

 

Camper: $185, CIT: $125

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

After School Logistics (for camp details)

Ancient Egypt

Ancient Egypt

Journey with Howard Carter from Cairo to the Valley of the Kings to experience the ancient wonders of Egypt like never before! Search for King Tut’s tomb (hot on the trail of grave robbers) and create archeological treasures to share at a finale with world famous Egyptologists. Witness the astounding Trial by Hummus, scratch out secret messages in Hieroglyphics, craft a mummified baby hippo and be allowed entry into the Pharoah’s kitchens to bake crocodile pastries!

Choose:

 

WEDNESDAYS, Sept 16 – Oct 21
(Sept 16, 23, 30*; Oct 7, 21)

 

OR

 

THURSDAYS, Sept 17 – Oct 22
(Sept 15, 22, 29; Oct 6, 20)

 

Camper: $185, 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, September 30th

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.