Youth Programs

Sign ups ended on November 7. 

We need volunteer coaches at every level! No practices or games during schools winter break.

• PRE-K and K (co-ed) Skills & Drills - FULL
  • Saturdays, December 6 - January 17 

Location: Connie Bean Center. Residents $45 | Nonresidents $65

• Youth Girls & Boys Divisions
  • December 6 - February 7
    • Boys Grades 1&2: Practices Mondays, Games Saturdays
    • Girls Grades 1&2: Practices Tuesdays, Games Saturdays
    • Boys Grades 3&4: Practices Wednesdays, Games Saturdays
    • Girls Grades 3&4: Practices Tuesdays or Thursdays, Games Saturdays

Location: Practices at Community Campus, Games at Connie Bean. Residents $55 | Nonresidents $75

• Teen Girls & Boys Divisions
  • December 9 - February 12, with playoffs to follow.
    • Team placement try out dates: Everyone makes a team.
      • Girls Grades 7-12: No tryouts
      • Boys Grades 7-8: Wednesday, December 3, 6:30-8:00pm
      • Boys Grades 9-10: Tuesday, December 2, 5:00-6:30pm
      • Boys Grades 11-12: Tuesday, December 2, 6:30-8:00pm
    • Regular Season:
      • Boys Grades 7&8: Games Wednesdays
      • Girls Grades 7&8: Games Tuesdays
      • Boys Grades 9-12: Games Thursdays
      • Girls Grades 9-12: Games Tuesdays

Location: Games at Connie Bean. Residents $70 | Nonresidents $90

We bring the fun! An imaginative gymnastics-based extravaganza for your little ones. Jump, balance, roll, swing, and pretend their way through themed lesson plans that nurture physical and emotional development. A variety of equipment and the staff expertise to keep learning safe and fun. For more information about Wee Flip, please visit their website at Home | Wee Flip Mobile Gym LLC

Winter Session 1: Thursdays, January 22 - February 19 (5 classes)

• Caregiver + Child, 18m - 3y: 9:30am - 10:00am (max 8 kids)
• Pre-K, 3-5y: 10:05am - 10:35am (max 8 kids)
• Resident $93 | Nonresident $98

Winter Session 2: Thursdays, March 5 - April 2 (5 classes)

• Caregiver + Child, 18m - 3y: 9:30am - 10:00am (max 8 kids)
• Pre-K, 3-5y: 10:05am - 10:35am (max 8 kids)
• Resident $93 | Nonresident $98

Location: Community Campus

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Take on engineering and design challenges, work with a team to complete timed tasks, and use partnerships to brainstorm and solve unique problems. Although the tasks will be challenging, they will be structured and guided by a trained Snapologist!

• Grades K-5: Mondays, March 9-April 6. 3:00 - 5:00pm

Location: Community Campus. $99. Register at www.snapology.com/new-hampshire-dover

Where the kitchen becomes a classroom! Students will work together to create a delicious dish, learn about healthy eating, and leave with a recipe to try at home.

• Monday Sessions - Grades K-5: 3:00 - 4:00pm
  • March 23 - April 13
  • May 4 - June 1 (No class May 25th)
• Tuesday Sessions - Grades K-5: 3:00 - 4:00pm
  • March 24 - April 14
  • May 5 - May 26

Location: Community Campus. $140 residents | $145 nonresidents 

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An introductory theater workshop that focuses on storytelling, character development, and teamwork. The group will plan and produce a show for family and friends to enjoy on the last class. 

• Grades K-1: Tuesdays, March 10 - April 14. 3:00 - 4:30pm 

  • $165 residents | $170 nonresidents 

• Grades 2-5: Wednesdays, April 1 - May 27 (No class April 29). 3:00 - 4:30pm 

  • $215 residents | $220 nonresidents Location: Community Campus

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From beginners to chess wizards, kids learn this classic game with hands-on instruction from a chess expert in a fun, competitive environment. 

• Spring 1: Grades K-5: Wednesdays, March 4 - April 15 (No Class March 25). 3:00 - 4:30pm

• Spring 2: Grades K-5: Wednesdays, May 6 - June 10. 3:00-4:30pm 

Location: Community Campus. $85 residents | $90 nonresidents

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Perfect for young swimmers looking to bridge the gap between swim lessons and competitive swim team participation! This is not a learn-to-swim class—participants must be able to swim one length of the pool independently. Ideal for swimmers who are considering joining a local swim team or want to improve their skills in a supportive and energetic environment. Prerequisite: Swimmers must be comfortable in deep water and able to complete at least 25 meters unassisted without stopping.

The New Swim Team Skills Program focus:

• Stroke technique & endurance
• Starts & turns
• Swim team readiness 

Pre-Team Program focus:

• Freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly refinement
• Flip turns and racing starts
• Interval training and lap swimming stamina
• Swim etiquette and basic race rules

New! Swim Team Skills Class: Mondays & Wednesdays, March 16 - March 25. 6:30 - 7:30pm

• $100 residents | $125 nonresidents

Pre-Team Spring Session: Mondays -OR- Tuesdays, March 30 - June 10. 4:30 - 5:30pm

• $200 residents | $250 nonresidents

Pre-Team Summer Session: Mondays, June 22 - June 27. 4:30 - 5:30pm

• $150 residents | $175 nonresidents

Location: Portsmouth Indoor Pool

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Yoga for children to learn poses, breathing and how to calm yourself when the world feels too big. Instructor provides guided instruction to help children learn the art of yoga. Bring your own mat or borrow one of ours. Bring a water bottle.

• Grades K-2: Tuesdays, May 5 - June 2. 5:15 - 6:00pm
• Grades 3-5: Thursdays, May 7 - June 4. 5:15 - 6:00pm

Location: Indoors at Community Campus. $25 residents | $30 nonresidents

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Children will learn the fundamentals of America’s favorite pastime! Skills & drills to learn the sport of baseball. No competitive games. Volunteer coaches needed. Two sessions to choose from.

• Ages 4-5: Thursdays, May 7 - June 11.
  • Session 1: 3:30 - 4:15pm
  • Session 2: 4:30 - 5:15pm

Location: Community Campus Field (behind pickleball courts). $50 residents | $70 nonresidents

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Play Flag Football and develop basic skills of agility, hand-eye coordination, and speed in a noncontact, fun environment. The curriculum will transition from play-based learning for younger players to more structured play for the older players. Volunteer coaches needed. Instructor: Bryan Rogers

• Grades K-2: Tuesdays, May 5 - 26. 4:00 - 5:00pm
• Grades 3-4: Tuesdays, May 5 - 26. 5:00 - 6:00pm

Location: Community Campus Field (behind pickleball courts). $50 residents | $70 nonresidents

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Led by a USTA coaches, participants will have fun and get great exercise while developing the skills to serve, rally, and play tennis. The program is perfect for first-time and beginner players, as well as returning novice players.

• Spring Session: Saturdays, May 2 - June 13 (No lessons May 23) (Rain dates on Sundays)
  • Grades 1-2: 9:00 - 10:00am
  • Grades 3-5: 10:00 - 11:00am
  • Grades 6-8: 11:00am - 12:00pm
• Summer Session 1: Tuesdays & Thursdays, July 7 - July 23 (Rain dates July 28/30)
• Summer Session 2: Tuesdays & Thursdays, August 4 - August 20 (Rain dates August 25/27)
  • Grades 1-2 from 5:00 - 6:00pm
  • Grades 3-5 from 6:00 - 7:00pm
  • Grades 6-8 from 7:00 - 8:00pm

Location: Portsmouth High School Tennis Courts. $75 resident | $85 nonresidents

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Portsmouth Indoor Pool is proud to be a Gold Level Learn-to-Swim Provider with the American Red Cross. The pool offers lessons for infants through teens. The session schedule is available online the week before resident registration begins. Lesson registration starts at 9:00am on the days listed below.

More information Here

No plans for the school break? No problem! Grades K-5 welcome to join us for a fun-filled week of games, activities and field trips.

• February Vacation
  • Monday-Friday, February 23 - 27. 9:00am-5:00pm  FULL 
  • Location: Connie Bean
• April Vacation
  • Monday - Friday, April 27 - May 1. 9:00am-5:00pm
  • Location: Community Campus

$250 residents | $275 nonresidents

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Make a splash with an in-water toddler play group! Meet other families, socialize, and play in the pool. Adults are required to be in the water with their little one. Pre-registration required.

• 3rd Monday of the month: November 17, December 15. 2:00- 2:45pm.

Location: Portsmouth Indoor Pool. $5 per class (includes both adult and toddler)

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Blended Learning Lifeguard Training: Aged 15+

Email Lexy, Indoor Pool Manager for next Lifeguard Training Dates 
Course length: 19 hours, 30 minutes in-person and 7 hours 30 minutes online. Total - 27 hours
Provides entry-level participants the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until EMS personnel take over.

$350 residents | $400 nonresidents. Includes lifeguard manual, resuscitation mask & certification fees.

Prerequisites:

• Minimum age: 15 years;
• Complete a swim-tread-swim sequence without stopping to rest:
  • Jump into the water and totally submerge, resurface and then swim 150 years using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. (Swimming on the back or side is not permitted. Swim goggles are allowed)
  • Maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water using only the legs.
  • Swim 50 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both.
     
• Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds:
  • Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. (The face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed)
  • Submerge to a depth of 7-10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.
  • Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping the face out at or near the surface.
  • Exit the water without using a ladder or steps

To successfully complete the Lifeguarding Blended Learning course, the participant must:

• Attend the entire course and participate in all class sessions.
• Actively participate in all course activities, including assuming various roles during scenarios.
• Demonstrate competency in all required skills.
• Pass the final skills scenarios.
• Complete all eLearning content, including the eLearning written exam (CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers ;and First Aid).
• Successfully pass final written exams with a minimum grade of 80 percent.

Participants who successfully complete the Lifeguarding course receive an American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED, valid for 2 years.
Location: Indoor Pool
Ages: 15 and over

Connie Bean Schedule

Community Campus Schedule

Indoor Pool Schedule

Early childhood music & movement helps little ones develop their innate musicality. Ages: Birth - Age 4. Located at the Community Campus. Visit the Music Together website for day, times prices and registration. 

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Led by a USTA-approved coach, the program will focus on developing the skills to serve, rally and play - so it’s perfect for beginners and first-time players. We focus on FUN and learning the basics. This program uses modified tennis balls, age-appropriate rackets and the latest engaging activities that help players successfully learn and play the game quicker. Maximum 14 players per age group. All players, in their first session, receive and keep a new age-appropriate racquet and ball.

For more information regarding Tennis in the Parks, including scholarships, parent support guide and volunteer opportunities, visit their website: www.usta.com/newengland/tennisintheparks

• We'll see you again next Spring and Summer!

Inspiring participants to be joyful, healthy and confident using evidence-based lessons that combine relationship building, community strengthening and goal setting along with physical movement. This program boosts girls’ self worth when they need it most! 

Thanks for a great fall season. Stay tuned for future sessions.

Register at www.girlsontherunnh.org/programs

In partnership with Exeter Fencing Academy in Greenland: The Premier Fencing Club in NH
Ages 6-13

EFA is dedicated to promoting the sport of fencing at both the recreational and competitive levels. Instructors will guide students through the basics of footwork, bladework and bouting tactics. Fencing builds balance, focus, coordination, and fitness. Students will improve speed and reaction time. Newbies & beginners are strongly encouraged to join a class.

Thanks for a great fall season. We hope to see you again in the spring!

• Ages 6-9: Mondays from 5:00-6:00pm
• Ages 6-13: Mondays from 6:00-7:00pm
• Location: 
• Fee: 

• Stay tuned for the next session

Register with Arts in Reach: www.artsinreach.org/register