SUMMER
PROGRAMS
2017
Celebrating 30 SummerS Of fun at
NEW HEIGHTS
NEW HEIGHTS - SINCE 1987
Since 1987, New Heights has
provided experiential learning
programs for youth in the greater
Seacoast. Over the years, we have
helped literally thousands of 5th
through 12th grade youth develop
friendships and discover talents
and lifelong passions. We are
proud to have shaped generations
of community members and
leaders.
New Heights strives to provide
the highest quality programs
to as many 5th through 12th
grade youth as possible. Current
programming opportunities
range from include Arts, STEM,
and Adventure. We believe that
diversity is critical - no two youth
are exactly alike in their interests.
“I love how warm and personal the staff is with both
parents and kids. They keep in touch and always let us
know what to expect next. I couldn’t ask for better role
models for my kids.”
Morrie Killian - Parent
OUR STAFF
New Heights’ staff members are highly-skilled and have degrees
in outdoor education, psychology, fine arts, education, and youth
development.
Staff members maintain CPR, defensive driving, and Wilderness
First Responder certification, while several employees hold
Master’s degrees in their given discipline.
REGISTER TODAY @ NEWHEIGHTSONLINE.ORG
Registration
Just visit NewHeightsOnline.org and click register to fill
out our online registration. You will be able to complete
the necessary participation information, register for
programs, pay your bill, and more!
If you have any questions our staff would be happy to
help. Just call the office at (603) 422.8235.
Scholarships
New Heights is proud of the experiential learning
programs we offer, and we work hard to make them
accessible to participants and their families. Scholarships
are awarded to anyone who qualifies; we follow federal
HUD guidelines. Just fill out the form as part of your
online registration at NewHeightsOnline.org.
Payment Plans
Payment Plans can be arranged through the New
Heights office by calling 603-422-8235. Payment Plans
incorporate firm deadlines and will not be finalized until
registration has been completed.
EARLY BIRD PROGRAM
Our Early Bird Program is for parents who need an early morning option.
Staff offer a variety of activities including art activities, board games, and open gym before the daily schedule starts.
Early Bird runs from 7:30am until 9:00am. Cost is $35 a week or $10 a day.
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ADV E N T URE
Trips are designed for a small number of participants and may include overnight travel with camping, canoeing, surfing, and/or
hiking. We offer trips for both middle and high school students. No experience is necessary & all gear and instruction is provided.
Scholarships and payment plans are available for all programs. Call us at (603) 422.8235
High School Expedition: Adirondacks
Surfing (12+)
The Adirondacks have the clearest lakes in the
Northeast, and are perfect for our seven-day
canoe expedition. We will be dropped off nearly
40 miles south of our outfitter’s shop, and will
paddle fully-loaded canoes back through lakes
and rivers to complete our journey. During this trip
for high school students, including those entering
9th grade, participants will acquire wilderness
living skills and learn to rely on themselves and
their peers while developing a wilderness ethic...
and of course, have a blast!
Seasoned surfers and those new to surfing
High School Surfin’ Safari
The 14th annual three-day trip to ride the
warm(ish) waves in Cape Cod fills up fast! The
group will surf, camp, surf, fly kites, surf, eat ice
cream, surf, play mini golf...you get the idea! No
experience is necessary. This expedition is for
high school students, including those entering the
9th grade and those having just graduated high
school. New Heights provides the surfboards,
wetsuits, food, and all camping gear.
Canoeing in the Whites
Come join us on this classic canoe trip down the
Saco River and into beautiful Osippee Lake, with
a stop for lunch on a sunny sand bar. Seasoned
paddlers and those new to canoeing will all enjoy
this paddle and summer swim time!!
3 Day Outdoor Rock Climbing
Participants will spend three days exploring
some of the local climbing gems. We will visit the
Upper and Lower Cliffs in Pawtuckaway State
Park in Raymond, NH and head down to Den
Rock in Andover, MA. No experience is necessary and all gear
and instruction are provided. Climbers of all levels will find
themselves challenged while developing their skills.
are welcome to join us for some local summer
fun! We will work on the basics of paddling
and catching waves and participants will be
shredding in no time! All gear and instruction
are provided.
Adventure Week
A brand new, three-day trip, designed to give participants a
taste of our adventure program and all of the fun that we have.
During the program, we will rock climb, sea
kayak, slackline, surf, and enjoy the beautiful
Seacoast summer!! No experience in any
activity is necessary, and all gear and instruction
are provided.
Middle School Expedition:
Green Mountains
For the first time, our popular Middle School
Expedition will be headed to the Green Mountains of Vermont.
Participants will explore central VT and tackle an
overnight hike into a Long Trail shelter. The group
will swim, cook, hike, play, and do some serious
bonding, all while having some serious fun!!
Island Cruise to Singing Sands
Hop on the ferry in Portland, Maine and cruise 3
miles offshore to Long Island. We’ll walk a short
mile to the beach where the sand will sing under
our feet, like snow on the coldest of days! We’ll spend the day
on the beach, having fun with the best sounds of summer.
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Monday
JUNE
Tuesday
Wednesday
26
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
30
High School Expedition: Adirondacks
Thursday June 22 - Wednesday June 28 • $700
Monday
JULY
Tuesday
Wednesday
3
4
10
11
Thursday
5
Friday
6
7
13
14
20
21
Closed for 4th of July Holiday
12
High School Surfin’ Safari
Tuesday July 11 - Thursday July 13 • $700
17
Gunstock Mountain
Coaster
18
Mountain Biking
9am - 4pm • $60
9am - 4pm • $95
19
Canoeing in the Whites
8am - 5pm • $65
24
25
Indoor Skydiving
& Swimming
9am - 3pm • $100
Monkey Trunks
9am - 4pm • $90
26
27
28
High Challenge Course
& Swimming
9am - 4pm • $50
Three Day Outdoor Rock Climbing
July 25 - 27 • Daily 8am - 5pm • $150
AUGUST
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
31
Rock Climbing
at Den Rock
8am - 5pm • $50
Thursday
1
Surfing (12+)
9am - 4pm • $55
2
8
9
4
Stand Up
Paddleboarding (SUP)
Party
9am - 3pm • $125
Boogie Boarding
North Hampton
9am - 4pm • $50
Hiking in the Whites
9am - 4pm • $55
7
Friday
3
10
11
17
18
Adventure Week
August 8 - 10 • Daily 9am - 3pm • $150
14
Attitash Mountain Slide
& Alpine Coaster
8am - 5pm • $80
15
Boogie Boarding
York Beach
9am - 4pm • $50
16
Island Cruise to
Singing Sands
8am - 4:30pm • $90
Archery
& Swimming
9am - 3pm • $45
Surfing (12+)
9am - 4pm • $55
Middle School Expedition: Green Mountains
Monday August 14 - Thursday August 17th • $425
21
22
23
24
25
5th Grade: New Heights’ Sampler
August 21 - 25 • Daily 9am - 3pm • $250
Middle School: New Heights’ Favorites
August 21 - 25 • Daily 9am - 3pm • $250
EXPLORE YOUR WILD SIDE
WORKSHOPS
Workshops run every week during the summer and introduce participants to a variety of Arts & Culture and STEM activities. Groups
are small with up to 10 participants. Full descriptions can be found online. All equipment and instruction is provided.
Scholarships and payment plans are available for all programs. Call us at (603) 422.8235
Mad Circus Skillz
June 26 - 30 • Daily 9am - 3pm
$ 250
Learn to walk on both two and four foot tall stilts, spend some time practicing various forms of juggling, and this summer we will
feature the Kendama, a traditional Japanese toy.
Five Friendly Days of Cooking
July 10 - 14 • Daily 9am - 3pm
$ 250
First a trip to The Friendly Toast to sample their best sellers, meet the owner, study the menu, and recreate our favorites in the New
Heights kitchen.
Kinetic Sculpture
July 10 - 14 • Daily 9am - 5pm
$ 250
Explore the excitement of moving art! Teams will create a human-powered rideable art sculpture made from found materials.
Intro to Humanoid Robotics with NAO
July 17 - 21 • Daily 9am - 3pm
$ 275
Explore and program NAO, one of the world’s most advanced humanoid robots. He can be programmed to tell stories, walk
around, dance, or hold conversations, using his graphical programming language.
Fiber Arts & DIY Dying
July 17 - 21 • Daily 9am - 3pm
$ 250
Explore shibori indigo dyeing, batik, weaving, ecodyeing, applique, felting, stamping, screen, woodblock, stencil printing. Lunch
will be eaten in natural enviros to fuel creativity.
Against the Grain Cooking
July 24 - 28 • Daily 9am - 3pm
$ 250
Budding chefs will explore local farm-to-table and whole food cooking to discover how healthy eating can be delicious! Includes
visits to local farms and restaurants to learn about their daily farm-to-table practices.
Costuming and Cosplay Creations
July 31 - Aug 4 • Daily 9am - 3pm $ 250
Dive into the world of creative costuming to design and construct a unique costume using a variety of techniques. Includes visits
with experts from the cosplay community and a wicked cool field trip.
Curtain Up: Theater in a Week
August 7 - 11 • Daily 9am - 3pm
$ 275
In collaboration with the historic Seacoast Repertory Theater, learn from local professionals in script writing, sound, lighting design,
costuming, and acting to create a short theatrical performance using your newly acquired skills. Saturday Morning Performance.
CRIBS: Art Studio Style
August 14 - 18 • Daily 9am - 3pm
$ 250
Travel the Seacoast and get a behind-the-scenes look at where artists create, and the techniques and tools they use to create their
magic. This is a great way to inspire the aspiring artist!
LEGO Robotics Boot Camp
August 14 - 18 • Daily 9am - 3pm
$ 275
Have fun while exploring the exciting world of robots in this introduction to our fall FIRST LEGO League teams! Using the LEGO
Mindstorms EV3 robotics kit, participants will build and program robotic creations that use sensors to interact with their environment.
5th Grade: New Heights’ Sampler
August 21 - 25 • Daily 9am - 3pm
$ 250
Experience what New Heights is all about! Everyday is packed with robotics, 3D printing, rock climbing, high ropes challenge,
boogie boarding, stilting, poster printing, or t-shirt printing. The week is action packed and will end with a BBQ at the beach!
Middle School: New Heights’ Favorites August 21 - 25 • Daily 9am - 3pm
$ 250
Experience middle school fun with this collection of New Heights’ favorites! Short Sands (Golden Rod/Fun-o-rama) in York, ice
skating at the Rinks, Hilltop Fun Center, Pierce Island Pool, and Archery! Then we’ll top it off with some FunTown/Splash Town.
Bring bathing suit, towel, and camera…we’re makin’ memories!
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Monday
JUNE
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
30
Mad Circus Skillz
June 26 - 30 • Daily 9am - 3pm
Monday
JULY
Tuesday
3
Wednesday
4
Thursday
5
Friday
6
7
13
14
20
21
27
28
Closed for 4th of July Holiday
10
11
12
Five Friendly Days of Cooking
July 10 - 14 • Daily 9am - 3pm
Kinetic Sculpture
July 10 - 14 • Daily 9am - 5pm
17
18
19
Introduction to Humanoid Robotics with NAO
July 17 - 21 • Daily 9am - 3pm
Fiber Arts & DIY Dying
July 17 - 21 • Daily 9am - 3pm
24
25
26
Against the Grain Cooking
July 24 - 28 • Daily 9am - 3pm
AUGUST
Monday
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
4
10
11
Costuming and Cosplay Creations
July 31 - August 4 • Daily 9am - 3pm
7
8
9
Curtain Up: Theater in a Week
August 7 - 10 • Daily 9am - 3pm • August 11 9am - 5pm • Saturday Morning Performance
14
15
16
17
18
24
25
CRIBS: Art Studio Style
August 14 - 18 • Daily 9am - 3pm
LEGO Robotics Boot Camp
August 14 - 18 • Daily 9am - 3pm
21
22
23
5th Grade: New Heights’ Sampler
August 21 - 25 • Daily 9am - 3pm
Middle School: New Heights’ Favorites
August 21 - 25 • Daily 9am - 3pm
FI N D YO U R PA S S I O N