Youth Programs

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

Summer 2025:

Thursdays; July 17th - August 14th (5 Classes)

• Caregiver + Child: 18 month - 3 years: 10:00-10:30am (max 8 kids)
• Preschoolers Ages 3-5: 10:35-11:05am (max 6 kids)

Location: Community Campus

Pre-registration required: $93 resident | $100 non resident

*Stay Tuned for Fall 2025 class schedule.

Register Here (Using our new registration portal MyRec)

Portsmouth Recreational Youth Soccer is an instructional league for boys and girls from Pre-K to 4th grade. League is designed for kiddos to learn the sport of soccer and good sportsmanship, have fun playing and make friends. 

Registration begins Mon, June 2 at 9:00am for Portsmouth Residents. June 16 for non residents.
Volunteer coaches needed.

• Pre-K (Ages 3-4): Saturdays only 9:00-9:45am
• Grades K-1: Tuesday Practice between 4:00-6:00pm; Games on Saturday between 10:00am-1:00pm
• Grades 2-4: Thursday Practice between 4:00-6:00pm; Games on Saturday between 12:00-3:00pm

**PLEASE NOTE THAT THE EXACT PRACTICE AND GAME TIMES WILL BE DEPENDENT ON ENROLLMENT AND TEAM**

Location: All games and practices at the Recreation Athletic Complex (Campus Drive)

Fee: $50 resident | $70 non resident. Shirts, socks & shin guards provided with registration fee.

Tennis in the Parks - Learn & Play

Led by a USTA-approved coach, the Tennis in the Parks 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 through play. This program uses modified tennis balls, age-appropriate rackets and the latest engaging activities that help players successfully learn and play the game quicker. 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

SPRING: Saturdays: May 10 - June 21 (possible rain date 6/28) (No class 5/24, Memorial Day Weekend)

Spring Youth UPDATE AS OF June 1: 
Due to the rainy Saturdays of May, please note the remaining sessions are as follows (all 9am–12pm - based on your regular lesson time). We have added two Sundays to try and get all the lessons in:
 

• Session 2: Saturday, June 7
• Session 3: Sunday, June 8
• Session 4: Saturday, June 14
• Session 5: Saturday, June 21
• Session 6: Sunday, June 29

Hopefully the weather is kind to us from now on—we look forward to seeing you Saturday!
Best,
Coach Jill & Coach Jackie

• Grades 1-2: 9:00am - 10:00am
• Grades 3-5: 10:00am - 11:00am
• Grades 6-8: 11:00am – noon 

Location: Portsmouth High School Tennis Courts 50 Andrew Jarvis Dr. Portsmouth, NH

Fee: $70 residents / $80 nonresidents

SUMMER: Mondays, July 7 - August 11 (possible rain Date 8/18) - Registration has started!

• Grades 1-2: 5:00 - 6:00 pm – Max 16
• Grades 3-5: 6:00 - 7:00 pm – Max 16
• Grades 6-8: 7:00 - 8:00 pm – Max 16

Location: Portsmouth High School Tennis Courts 50 Andrew Jarvis Dr. Portsmouth, NH

Fee: $75 residents / $85 nonresidents

Register Here (Using our new registration portal MyRec)

Blended Learning Lifeguard Training
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

For next training session dates, please email Indoor Pool 

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. 

Register Here

Sign-ups start September 2, 2025.

Helpful details for planning ahead - all subject to change: 

• Pre-K: Saturdays Dec - January 8:00-8:45am
• K: Saturdays Dec - January 8:45-9:30am
• Boys Grades 1 & 2: Jan - Feb. 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
• Boys Grades 7 & 8: Practice Saturday, Game Wednesday
• Girls Grades 7 & 8: Practice Saturday, Game Wednesday
• Boys Grades 9 -12: Game Thursday - starting in January.
• Girls Grades 9 - 12: Game Tuesday

Resumes Fall 2025