Kids Inc: Wizards & Wands
June 23 – 27
Design a 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. The Friday fair raises money for a charity devoted to local kids and other magical creatures.
Wizarding World of Film: A small band of young actors wave their wands and bring a magical movie to life. 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: $445
OPEN spots—enroll now!
CIT leadership program, youth currently in grades 6 – 9: $335
FULL—join the waitlist now.
Geo Rockhounds
June 30 – July 3 (4-day camp, skipping July 4)
Grab your spade and compass – we’re heading for the hills with Prospector Nick to do some real rock picking. Back at basecamp, whip up scrumptious treats, conduct cool experiments and leave no stone unturned in helping the Pinkerton Detective Agency solve an audacious Arizona Gem Heist.
Campers currently in grades 1 – 5: $390
OPEN spots—enroll now!
CIT leadership program, youth currently in grades 6 – 9: $295
FULL—try another camp week.
Geology Rocks!
July 7 – 11
Kids with a spirit of adventure can journey with us to Middle Earth to thwart Smaug the Dragon and recapture the ancient Arkenstone! Go caving in a boulder field, hike the Misty Mountains, bake volcano cakes and pick your own treasures in the rock shop. On the last day of John’s favorite camp, stage your own Geo Expo with simulations, experiments and games.
Campers currently in grades 1 – 5: $470
OPEN spots—enroll now!
CIT leadership program, youth currently in grades 6 – 9: $350
FULL—try another camp week.
Hike wildlife trails, explore ponds teeming with life and get up close and personal with black bears, bobcats and bald eagles. Be on the lookout for clues to help Tintin and Captain Haddock solve a brand new critter caper! Back at camp headquarters, create snakeberry parfaits, chocolate moose pops and get ready for the Friday Creature Feature finale!
Wild World of Film: A small crew of young actors bring a wild movie to life.
Campers currently in grades 1 – 5: $465
OPEN spots—enroll now!
CIT leadership program, youth currently in grades 6 – 9: $345
OPEN spots—enroll now!
World’s Best Chefs
Two Sessions: Limit One WBC week per participant
WEEK 1: July 28 – August 1
OR
WEEK 2: August 4 – 8
Campers get to go behind the scenes at the Seacoast’s best restaurants, taste the specialties, and learn the ropes with award-winning chefs from Nichinan, Black Trumpet, Carriage House, Botanica, Vida and other local hot spots. 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.
Food and Film Option: A small group of budding young chefs revel in WBC activities and cooking projects and bring a food-themed film to life. View last year’s film here.
Campers currently in grades 2-5: $475
FULL—try another camp week.
CIT leadership program, youth currently in grades 6 – 9: $355
OPEN spots Week 1 only—enroll now!
Mission Incredible
August 18 – 21 (4 days)
Great superpowers and strategies are handy to have in your toolbelt, especially once school rolls around. At this hero-themed camp, set yourself up for the best year ever…in body, mind, and spirit. Whip up super snacks and tasty treats with the Lunch League, do yoga with Elastigirl, and wipe out Dr. Doom and other everyday worries. Create and run the Mission Control Thursday finale…and all before a fearsome foe can ruin our plans!
Campers currently in grades 1 – 5: $365
FULL—join the waitlist now.
CIT leadership program, youth currently in grades 6 – 9: $275
OPEN spots—enroll now!
