Summer Rangers:
Explore, create, and adventure with friends

 

At Summer Rangers, kids get swept away by the magic of Wizards and Wands, dig into Geology and prospecting, whip up culinary wonders and discover the fantastic world of New Hampshire wildlife. Each camp follows a live-action story line, complete with characters who pop in and out of the portal to help campers understand and experience the themes first-hand. It’s all about engagement as kids follow along, try and predict what’s next and take a lead role themselves.

 

The final day of each camp is a special treat — a kid-driven finale where campers teach attendees all that they’ve learned. You’ll be surprised and impressed by the skill and enthusiasm with which they share their new knowledge with others!

 

Students currently in grades 1-5 can register as campers for Wizards, Geo Rockhounds, Geology Rocks!, Wild NH, and Mission Incredible. Students currently in grades 2-5 can register for Chefs, Greek Week. Students in grades 6-9 are eligible to be CITs for all camps.

SUMMER 2026 ENROLLMENT

OPENING TUESDAY, JANUARY 6TH!

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Kids Inc: Wizards & Wands

June 22 – 26

Get swept up in the story! Design and build your own game of skill or chance to run at our Potter-inspired mystical fair. Craft a creature, welcome visitors to your wand shop, create a potion, and whip up some chocolate frogs and cauldron cakes. Your game at the Friday Wizards’ Fair raises money for a charity devoted to local kids and other magical creatures.

 

Wizarding World of Film Option —A small band of young actors get to participate in their favorite all-camp activities AND wave their wands to bring a magical movie to life. Campers help create an original film — by performing as beloved magical characters and creatures, concocting spell-binding set pieces, and helping put together enchanting costumes!  View last year’s film project here. 

Note: No previous HP experience is required — we revel in the lighter aspects of the storyline.

 

Campers currently in grades 1 – 5: $460

CIT leadership program, youth currently in grades 6 – 9: $350

 

Geo Rockhounds

June 29 – July 2 (4-day camp, skipping July 3)

Grab your spade and compass — we’re heading for the hills with Prospector Nick on a real rock and mineral dig. Back at basecamp, you’ll pan for gold, whip up fossil cookies, conduct cool experiments, create and run a rockin’ Geo finale, and leave no stone unturned in helping the Pinkerton Detectives solve an audacious new mystery!

 

Campers currently in grades 1 – 5: $405

CIT leadership program, youth currently in grades 6 – 9: 310

Geology Rocks!

July 6 – 10

Kids with a spirit of adventure love this mystery and mineral-themed camp! Help Tintin find the Castafiore Emerald, go caving in a boulder field, hike a mountain with panoramic views, bake volcano cakes and pick your own treasures in the rock shop. On the last day of John’s favorite camp, stage a Geo Expo with simulations, experiments, and games.

 

Campers currently in grades 1 – 5: $485

CIT leadership program, youth currently in grades 6 – 9: $365

Greek Week

July 13 – 17

Discover the myths and monsters of Mythology and bring Homer’s Odyssey to life on a series of small stages. Design costumes, sets, and six-headed sea serpents. Lead your audience through the Aegean — meeting Cyclopes, Lotus-Eaters, and Sirens along the way. Need to cool off? Grab a water balloon for an epic game of Skirmish of the Seas!

 

Greek Week Film Option — Young actors and Mythology enthusiasts get to participate in their favorite all-camp activities AND bring all that excitement to the silver screen. The final film premiere opens to adoring crowds on finale day. View the last Greek Week film here.

 

Campers currently in grades 1 – 5: $460

CIT leadership program, youth currently in grades 6 – 9: $350

World’s Best Chefs

Two Sessions: Limit One WBC week per participant

WEEK 1: July 27 – 31

OR

WEEK 2: August 3 – 7

Campers go behind the scenes at the Seacoast’s best restaurants — learning the ropes with award-winning chefs from Nichinan, Black Trumpet, Carriage House, Botanica, Cure, and other great venues. Back at camp create tasty treats, enter the Cutthroat Cooking Challenge and gear up to serve customers on Friday in eight kid-run cafes and restaurants.

 

DIY Option: WBC camp veteran or older camper? You get to design and run your own themed food truck with the guidance of one of Portsmouth’s most successful chefs. Participate in your favorite WBC activities while undertaking higher-level creative and culinary projects.

 

Week 2 ONLY — Food and Film Option: A small group of budding young chefs revel in some of their favorite WBC activities AND bring a food-themed film to life — from first read-through and creating set pieces and costumes, to seeing their work come to life at the full-camp premiere on Friday! View last year’s film here.

 

Campers currently in grades 2-5: $495

CIT leadership program, youth currently in grades 6 – 9: $375

Mission Incredible

August 17 – 20 (4 days)

Does your camper love codes, cyphers, and secret messages? Solve a mystery while gaining superpowered strategies for your real-life toolbelt and set yourself up for the best year ever! Whip up food with the Lunch League, try the Iceman’s challenge, do yoga with Elastigirl…all before Dr. Doom and other everyday worries ruin your plans! Best of all, gain confidence creating and running your own booth at the Mission Control finale.

 

Campers currently in grades 1 – 5: $380

CIT leadership program, youth currently in grades 6 – 9: $290

WANT TO BE A CIT?

Join Us for the Best Weeks of Your Summer!

Imagine a summer full of fun with an amazing group of friends—old and new—guiding the eager hearts and minds of little kids who want nothing more than to hang out with you. You get to experience all the fun and adventure of camp right alongside campers, peers and mentors while exploring and enhancing your best self.

 

Get all the details on our CIT Leadership Program here