SUMMER CAMPS & ENRICHMENT

Sign ups for Camp Funstuff 2026 begin Monday, February 2, 2026 at 9:00am for residents. Tuesday, February 17 for nonresidents. 

Portsmouth Recreation Camp FunStuff: Grades 1-5 Exciting experiences and adventures await at Camp Funstuff. Eight individual weeks of games, sports, arts & crafts, special presenters, swimming at the outdoor pool, and field trips. 

Grades: Rising Grade 1 - Grade 5 (Check out our new Camp Funstuff Junior for kids rising to Grade K) 

The last day to withdraw and receive a refund from a week of Camp Funstuff will be Friday, May 15, 2026. After May 16, refunds will only be granted to participants if the vacancy can be filled, minus a $25 withdrawal fee. 

• Grades 1-5: Monday - Friday, June 22 - August 14 (No camp Fri, July 3). 8:00am - 5:00pm

Location: Connie Bean Center. Priced weekly: $250 residents | $275 nonresidents

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Is your young camper ready to try Camp FunStuff? We are excited to announce a new group within our classic camp FunStuff. Campers will have similar experiences as the older campers, but with slightly different activities, field trips, and staff to acclimate them to the summer camp world in an age-appropriate environment. For rising kindergarteners only; must be age 5 by the first day of camp. 

• Grade K: Monday - Friday, June 22 - August 14 (No camp Fri, July 3). 8:00am - 5:00pm

Location: Connie Bean Center. Priced weekly: $250 per week residents | $275 nonresidents

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Summer 2026 is a long summer. Portsmouth Rec has added an extra “bonus” week of camp activities to keep the summer fun going! Individual daily fieldtrips. 8:00am-5:00pm.

• Monday, August 17: Ellacoya State Park
• Tuesday, August 18: Museum of Science
• Wednesday, August 19: Cowabungas
• Thursday, August 20: Legoland
• Friday, August 21: Canobie Lake Park

Location: Community Campus. Priced daily: $70 residents | $80 nonresidents 

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Campers will participate in lots of outdoor games & fun activities, as well as take field trips to local parks, beaches, hikes, and attractions. Monday-Thursday. No camp on Fridays. Six individual weeks of fun! Field trips Monday-Wednesday and in-town adventures on Thursday. 

• Grades 6-8: Monday - Thursday, July 6 - August 13. 9:00am - 4:00pm 

Location: Community Campus. Priced weekly: $250 residents | $275 nonresidents

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LEGO’s are the building bricks of fun in these educational camps. Children enrolled in both the morning & afternoon sessions can stay for a supervised lunch (lunch not provided).

• Morning Sessions: Monday - Thursday, July 27 - 30. 9:00 - 11:45am
  • Entering Grades 1-5: LEGO Robotics and Engineering 
    • Using the latest LEGO robotics technology participants will have an opportunity to explore the amazing world of LEGO(R) robotics and engineering. We will learn about gears, circuits, and computer programming as we design, build, and program a variety of different robotics and engineering projects. Over 50 different projects are available including motorized cars and walkers, remote-controlled tanks, and amusement park rides. Projects are available for all skill levels. Note: Participants DO NOT take projects home. 
  • Entering Grades 3-6: Video Game Designer 
    • Stop playing video games and start creating them! In this introductory class participants will learn how to program and create their very own video games. Using GameMaker software we will learn how to create sprites, objects, levels, backgrounds, sound effects and much more as we create several games that can be shared with family and friends! We'll create a multi-level, customized adventure game complete with zombies, potions, coins, trap doors, and so much more!  Participants will need a flash drive in order to save and take their games home with them. 
• Afternoon Sessions: Monday-Thursday, July 27 - 30. 12:15 - 3:00pm
  • Entering Grades 1-5: LEGO Robotics Master 
    • Our popular LEGO robotics summer program returns! Participants will have access to thousands of specialized LEGO bricks including motors, sensors, and so much more! Then, using a laptop and kid-friendly LEGO WeDo 2.0 software, teams will create programs to bring their creations to life! Daily challenges will include amusement park rides, vehicles, animals, and much more! Many new projects will be available for returning LEGO Masters! This is a can’t miss one-of-a-kind program for LEGO fans!  Note: Participants do not get to take LEGO projects home. 
  • Entering Grades 3-6: Minecraft Coding Club 
    • Our popular Minecraft Coding workshop returns.  Using exclusive content only available in Minecraft Education, participants will  explore the fundamentals of coding within the Minecraft universe! Prerequisite: Participants should have played and have a basic understanding of Minecraft. 

Location: Community Campus. $125 residents | $135 nonresidents

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Offering students a fun, structured introduction to the world’s greatest game, Chess! Whether a child is brand new to chess or already playing tournaments, our camps offer a unique blend of instruction, gameplay, puzzles, and outdoor activities. Led by Coach Jake and the ChessKidz team, each day is full of critical thinking, creative challenges, and good old-fashioned fun. Groups are split by skill level to ensure every child is challenged and engaged. Grades 1 - 8.

• Session 1: Monday - Thursday, June 29 - July 2. 9:00am - 12:00pm
  • $115 residents | $125 nonresidents
• Session 2: Monday - Friday, August 24 - 28. 9:00am - 12:00pm
  • $145 residents | $155 nonresidents

Location: Community Campus

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Robots Rule Week: Robots, robots and more robots! From Prehistoric Creatures to Mega Machines, this week is packed with Snapology's greatest Robotic Programs. Ages 6-12

• Monday - Friday, June 22 - 26. 9:00am - 4:30pm

Adventure Week: Wizard games, training dragons and escaping Snapology. STEAM adventures are afoot this week! A new adventure every day, with a lot of critical learning. Ages 6-12

• Monday - Friday, July 20 - 24. 9:00am - 4:30pm

Movie Magic Week: Put on your filmmaker's cap and get ready to celebrate the world of movies! Campers will work in teams to produce their very own stop-motion movies featuring all their favorite minifigures! We will also learn some STEAM fundamentals throughout the week using themes and characters from popular movies. Ages 6-12

• Monday - Friday, August 17 - 21. 9:00am - 4:30pm

Location: Community Campus. $279. Register at www.snapology.com/new-hampshire-dover

Grassroots: Ages 3-5: Seacoast United Soccer Club, Grassroots Program is an introduction into the amazing sport of soccer in an interactive, fun and structured environment. In each session, the main objective is to teach while having fun. The overall theme of the Grassroots Program is to create a place that the players relate fun with the skills and activities that they are a part of, in turn providing a framework for more soccer technique acquisition as the player gets older.

• Morning session 9:00 - 9:45am. $80

Summer Skills: Ages 6-14: The Summer Skills Camps and Clinics are a fantastic way for players from 6 to 14 years old to be introduced to the Seacoast United Soccer Club’s fun developmental approach to the game of soccer. The professional, dedicated full time coaching staff will offer sessions full of competitive yet fun technical challenges and game play. Players thrive within the atmosphere created by all SUSC staff allowing them to develop their love for the game while improving important basic and more advanced skills.

• Half-day 9:00am - 12:00pm. $185 
• Full-day 9:00am - 3:00pm. $265

Session One: Monday - Thursday, June 22 - 25
Session Two: Monday - Thursday, July 27 - 30

Location: Campus Drive Athletic Fields. Register at www.seacoastunited.com/programs/camps/

Our hands-on feet-wet learning methodology introduces our attendees to experience what it is like to be a marine scientist out in the field. Seining, water quality testing, data collection, and many hands-on activities are taught by real scientists to provide the most memorable educational experience.

• Grades K-8: Monday - Friday, July 6 - 10. 9:00am - 2:00pm

Location: Peirce Island. $415. More information and register at www.marinesciencecamp.com

Portsmouth-Oyster River High School Varsity Cheerleading coaches and athletes are bringing you CHEER CAMP! All experience levels welcome, including those interested in trying cheerleading for the first time. Cheer day will include a dynamic warm up and stretching routine, cheer motions, game cheers and jumps. There will also be the opportunity to learn how to stunt and tumble, with a focus on safety. Fee includes a t-shirt. Scholarships available if needed.

• Grades K-8: Thursday, July 30 & Friday, July 31. 8:00am - 12:00pm

Location: Community Campus Gymnasium. $110 residents | $120 nonresidents

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Coaches from Portsmouth High & Middle School bring you all things Field Hockey! Perfect summer camp for those who are familiar with the sport of field hockey and those who are picking up a stick for the first time. Open to all who have a passion for learning the game of field hockey. 

• Grades 4-8: Monday - Thursday, August 3 - 6. 8:30am - 12:00pm. (Rain Date Friday)

Location: Portsmouth High School Turf Field. $150 residents | $175 nonresidents 

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Ages 6-14

During camp, skaters will learn basic skateboard terminology, safety, and beginner to more advanced tricks, dependent upon skill level. Students will work on riding, turning, stopping, dropping in, and learn the science and process behind ollies, kickflips, and other tricks. Park etiquette will also be covered. Students will paint a skateboard deck that they can take with them at the end of camp.

• Equipment is not provided. Participants will need a skateboard, helmet, and pads.

Please bring a snack and water. Wear sunscreen when appropriate. Chris Rice Scholarship available for fees and equipment. 

• Session 1: Monday - Thursday, July 13 - 16. 9:00am - 12:00pm
• Session 2: Monday - Thursday, July 27 - 30. 9:00am - 12:00pm
• Session 3: Monday - Thursday, August 3 - 6. 9:00am - 12:00pm

Location: Chris Rice Skateboard Park. $220 residents | $240 nonresidents

A summer camp that focuses on making new friends, expanding horizons, and discovering a little more about who you are. Open to girls entering grades 5-8 from any school district. Camp brings together creativity, movement, and self discovery in a fun, welcoming space.

• Grades 5-8: Monday - Friday, August 10 - 14. 9:00 - 11:00am

Location: Community Campus. $195. Register at soulmodels.org/summer-camp

Have you ever wondered what you can do to nurture the musical growth of your child, regardless of your own musical ability? Experience Music Together pf Portsmouth and find out how important--and how fun--your role can be! Music Together classes are based on the recognition that all children are musical. Music Together of Portsmouth helps children learn to sing in tune, keep a beat, and participate with confidence in the music of our culture, provided that their early environment supports such learning. Our Music Together classes build on your child's natural enthusiasm for music and movement! Music and Movement for Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers and the Grown-ups who love them! 

Location: Community Campus
Age: Infant - Preschool

Day/Time: One day per week; Monday through Saturday sessions; 9:00-9:45AM or 10:15-11:00AM classes

Summer 6-week semester 

Music Together is an early childhood music and movement program for ages infant - PreK. Help little ones develop their innate musicality. Located at the Community Campus. Register online at the Music Together website.

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