Youth & Family Programs

KIDS FREE TO GROW: TODDLER PLAY GROUP

Crawl, climb, creep, scoot, swing and slide on big mats and tunnels! This is a parent/caregiver-participation group that facilitates unstructured playtime with opportunities for social interaction for children and adults. Registration is not required. Group is facilitated by Kids Free to Grow staff.

  • When: Wednesdays, 9:30-11:00am
  • Cost: FREE

CHESS CLUB

Open to all ages and all levels. The primary activity will be social games, but depending on interest, may include some instruction and an occasional tournament. Please feel free to bring a chess set and/or chess clock. For more information, contact Morry El-Badry at [email protected] or (207)409-6391.

  • When: Tuesdays, 2:30-5:00pm
  • Cost: FREE

TGIF NIGHTS

Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Come hangout at the KCC. The gym will be open for all activities: basketball, soccer, cornhole, volleyball, dodgeball… you name it. Just want to hangout with friends and listen to music or watch a movie? We got that covered! There will be space available to play wii and other games. Transportation home needs to be ready promptly by 10:00pm. Food & drink will be provided.

Who: 13-17

Cost: $5 (residents)/$8 (non-residents) drop-in fee

When: Fridays, 8:00-10:00pm

  • January 19
  • February 2
  • February 23
  • March 15
  • April 12

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHTS

Bring yourself, family and friends to the KCC for the full movie theatre experience without the cost. These free movie nights will feature a hand-selected movie that will be displayed on our 20’x30′ HD movie screen. We have theatre style seats to accommodate up to 171 people. No registration required – just drop-in! Movies to be revealed as the dates approach.

When: Fridays, 6:00pm

  • February 23
  • April 19

crafting for tots

Bring your toddler over to the STAR Theatre for a holiday themed craft! All crafting events will begin at 10:30am. These events are free but pre-registration is required at least 24 hours in advance.

When: 10:30am

  • February 7: Valentine’s Craft
  • March 1: Dr. Seuss Movie & Craft
  • March 13: St. Patrick’s Day Craft
  • March 27: Easter Craft
  • May 8: Mother’s Day Craft
  • June 5: Father’s Day Craft

KING PINE DISCOUNT

King Pine is offering a 30% discount on select dates. Tickets must be purchased online at www.kingpine.com at least 24 hours in advance. The promo code must be entered for each item during the checklist in order for the discount to be applied. Tickets will be available for pick-up at the ticket office when you arrive. Promo codes will be released, by the KCC, two weeks prior to the dates.

Dates:

  • February 17 (Code: Kittery224)
  • March 8

Registration required. Register by calling the KCC at (207)439-3800 or online by clicking the button below:

karate

Join 9th Degree Black Belt and Head Instructor of the NE Okinawan Karate Dojo, Greg Lazarus, for our karate program. He welcomes students (8 years of ages and older) that come to him with the desire to learn the true essence of Matsumura Seito Karate-do. Shihan Lazarus has been training students since 1980. Our classes stress traditional protocol, self-discipline and quality authentic training and techniques. Classes are continued all year. Family discounts are offered. A uniform is required and can be purchased through the instructor. No drop-ins.

  • Instructor: Shihan Greg Lazarus
  • Who: Ages 8-13 & 14-65
  • Cost (6-week session): $210 (residents)/$252 (non-residents)
    • Additional family members: $175 (residents)/$210 (non-residents)
  • When: Mondays & Thursdays, 5:45-6:30pm (8-13) & 6:45-8:00pm (14-65)
    • Session 1: December 4 – February 29
    • Session 2: March 4 – May 30 (no class April 15 & May 27)

YOUTH BALLET

All youth ballet classes are 12-week sessions beginning the week of January 8 and run through the week of March 25. No class March 5. Dress code required: black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes & hair neatly in a bun.

Pre-Ballet (Ages 4-6)

For young dancers with little to no experience. In this class we move, have fun and begin to learn the basics of Ballet.

When: Wednesdays, 4:30-5:15pm

Cost: $200 (residents)/$240 (non-residents)

Ballet I (Ages 7-10)

This class is for students who already have a basic understanding of ballet. In this class, students will begin to piece together the steps they have learned into combinations.

When: Tuesdays, 4:00-5:00pm

Cost: $220 (residents)/$264 (non-residents)

Ballet II/Pre-Pointe (Ages 11-13)

This class is for students who already have a basic understanding of ballet and will include ballet technique in addition to some pre-pointe work. In this class, students will begin to piece together the steps they have learned into combinations.

When: Fridays: 2:45-4:00pm

Cost: $220 (residents)/$264 (non-residents)

 

HULA HOOPING WITH SJ MERTZIC

Hula hooping is a great form of self-expression that exercises the body and mind. Come learn hula hoop tricks, get creative and have some fun! In this 5-week program, we will learn waist hooping, off body moves, play games and learn how to flow tricks together to create choreography to perform for our peers.

Who: 4th-8th grade

Cost (5-weeks): $75 (residents)/$90 (non-residents)

  • Drop in: $18 (residents)/$21 (non-residents)

When: Mondays, 3:30-4:20pm

  • Session 1: January 8 – February 12 (no class 1/15)
  • Session 2: February 26 – March 25
  • Session 3: April 1 – May 6 (no class 4/15)

KCC JUNIOR GOLF CLINIC

Learn to golf or improve your skills! This junior golf program is designed to introduce the fundamentals of golf to young, aspiring players. Lessons will include full swing, putting, chipping, pitching, sand play and golf etiquette. All skill levels encouraged to participate. The program offers a fun learning experience and is a great way to meet other junior golfers!

Who: 5-14

Location: Pease Golf Course, Portsmouth, NH

More information to come as the season approaches.

Registration required. Register by calling the KCC at (207)439-3800 or online by clicking the button below:

podcasting & hosting for teens

Join podcaster, host and media coach, Mark J. Parker, for a fun and informative class about creating content from home! Nowadays, it’s easy to grab some equipment, hit record and entertain or educate people online. This is great for those who aren’t really actors or want to take a break from acting but still like to perform and improvise. Participants should have some ideas or interests that they can turn into a podcast and a YouTube video series and we’ll work on how to develop them. All experience levels and personality types welcome!

  • Instructor: Mark J. Parker
  • Who: 13-18
  • Cost (2 days): $60 (residents)/$72 (non-residents) 
  • When: Thursdays, January 11 & 18, 5:30-7:00pm

Young Tribals

This fun and activity-filled program explores a variety of indigenous cultures and their unique forms of creativity.  We will take a trip around the world with program activities such as arts & crafts, music & dance, storytelling and cultural games. This class will allow children to explore a creative approach to understanding cultural diversity while working with various art disciplines and having an engaging, activity-centered experience.

  • Instructor: Theresa Kipp, Ed. D.
  • Who: 5-9
  • Cost (6-week session): $90 (residents/$108 (non-residents)
  • When: Saturdays, 9:00-11:00am, March 2 – April 13 (no class 3/30)

THE ART OF CREATIVE EXPRESSION

This program is designed for participants to experience The Art of Creative Expression by working as a group to identify a social cause and tell its story. Creatively, we will explore while building connections between difference concepts through various art forms. Within this process, they will touch upon creative writing, songwriting, scriptwriting, storytelling, videography and performance production. We will also develop a stage presence with the aid of visual arts. The course finale will be the presentation of a meaningful performance.

  • Instructor: Theresa Kipp, Ed. D.
  • Who: 10-13
  • Cost (6-week session): $90 (residents/$108 (non-residents)
  • When: Saturdays, 11:00-am-1:00pm, March 2 – April 13 (no class 3/30)

ready, stem, go!

In this program, children learn foundational science and find out how STEM is at work in the world around them! They learn about the animal kingdom, both on land and under the sea. They make mixtures and explore the science of motion and energy. They also discover the technology that powers our modern world.

  • Instructor: Mad Science of Maine
  • Who: K-5th grade
  • Cost (8-week session): $125 (residents)/$150 (non-residents)
  • When: Wednesdays, 4:30-5:30pm, January 17 – March 13 (no class 2/21)

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