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.

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Enrollment opens January 15th

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

CIT leadership program, youth currently in grades 6 – 9: $335

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

CIT leadership program, youth currently in grades 6 – 9: $295

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

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

Wild NH

July 14 – 18

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!

 

Campers currently in grades 1 – 5: $465

CIT leadership program, youth currently in grades 6 – 9: $345

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

CIT leadership program, youth currently in grades 6 – 9: $355

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

CIT leadership program, youth currently in grades 6 – 9: $275

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