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2014 - 2015 S C H O O L Y E A R P R O G R A M S

Dear Families,

The New Heights Board and Staff are thrilled to present the 2014-15 school year programs. For the first time, school-year activities will be provided at both the New Heights Exeter and New Heights Portsmouth locations. This means New Heights overnight adventure trips to national parks, young inventors series, FIRST LEGO robotics, stilting, mean cuisine, GirlTalk and team building will be available to Portsmouth, Exeter, and Southern Maine youth in 5th grade through high school.

New Heights is proud of the experiential learning programs we have developed over the last 27 years and we work hard to make them accessible to all participants and families. Thanks to generous sponsors and funders, financial need is never a barrier to participation. Participants may apply for financial assistance through our scholarship program. Payment Plans can be arranged through the New Heights office by calling 603-422-8235.

New Heights exists to serve the community. Our programs provide opportunities for youth to make choices, fail in a safe environment and ultimately experience success—under their own power, on their own terms—so they learn to manage themselves and to sense, empathize and react to others. If you have a program idea, feedback, or a question we want to hear from you.

New Heights has been providing experiential learning programs for youth in the greater Seacoast region since 1987. Over the years, we have helped literally thousands of 5th through 12th grade youth develop friendships, discover talents and lifelong passions. We are proud to have shaped generations of community members and leaders.

As of January 1, 2014, New Heights and New Outlook Teen Center in Exeter merged to create a single, stronger organization in order to provide the highest quality programs for as many 5th through 12th grade youth as possible. Programs will continue to be provided at the Portsmouth Community Campus as well as in Exeter.

WELCOME TONEW HEIGHTS

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Tracey Tucker, MA - Executive Director

NEW HEIGHTS STAFFNew Heights staff members are highly skilled and trained in outdoor education, psychology, fine arts, STEM and youth development. Staff members maintain CPR, defensive driving, and Wilderness First Responder certifications and several staff members hold Master’s degrees in their disciplines. New Heights staff members are passionate about their programs and share that enthusiasm with participants.

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5th Grade Programs ........... 3 & 4

Arts & Culture ...................... 5 & 6

Adventure Programs .............. 7 & 8

STEM Programs ...................... 8 & 9

Adventure Expeditions ............... 10

Team Building .............................. 11

Registration & Payment .................. 12

Registration Form ................. 13 & 14

In the Know Speaker Series .......... 15

Mission & Vision .......................... 16

Thank you to Supporters ............. 17

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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TRANSPORTATIONTransportation will be provided from Portsmouth Middle

School to New Heights Portsmouth at the Community Campus via the bus or one of our vans.

Parents must pick up at program end time.

New Heights Portsmouth100 Campus Drive Portsmouth, NH

(603) 422-8235

New Heights Exeter120 Front Street Exeter, NH

(603) 422-8235

TRANSPORTATIONTransportation will be provided from the Cooperative

Middle School to New Heights Exeter at our 120 Front Street facility via the bus or one of our vans. Parents must pick up at program end time.

“The quality of adventure,

arts and culture, and STEM

programs that New Heights

offers for middle school age

youth is exceptional and is

simply not available otherwise.”

Bill Furbush - Principal Cooperative Middle School

!"#$%&$'()*&$$)+,--"./5th grade girls are invited to attend an after school program, at their school, once a week, that is SURE to prove powerful! We will eat delicious snacks, chat about girl stuff all while doing fun and interesting activities that promote creativity, knowledge, self-esteem, charisma, kindness, health, and well-being.

COST: $75

PORTSMOUTHWHO: 5th Grade GirlsWHEN: Afterschool until 5:00pmDATES:Dondero: Nov. 17, 24 Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22 (after school until 5:00)Little Harbour: Nov. 7, 14, 21 Dec. 5, 12, 19New Franklin: Nov. 5, 12, 19 Dec. 3 & 17 - ($65 for five sessions)

!"#$%&$'()+0#"/1)+,--"./5th grade girls are invited to attend an after school program, at their school, once a week, that is SURE to prove powerful! We will eat delicious snacks, chat about girl stuff all while doing fun and interesting activities that promote creativity, knowledge, self-esteem, charisma, kindness, health, and well-being.

COST: $75

PORTSMOUTHWHO: 5th Grade GirlsWHEN: Afterschool until 5:00pmDATES:Dondero: April 6, 13, 20 May 4, 11, 18 (after school until 5:00)Little Harbour: April 10, 17, 24 May 8, 15, 29New Franklin: April 15 & 22 May 6, 13, 20 ($65 for five sessions)

2,3()4.5&$)*..6",-Get creative in the kitchen replicating favorite recipes from the hippest restaurants in downtown Exeter just in time for Thanksgiving! New Heights will provide ingredients and instruction.

COST: $25 per day

EXETER - FOR LINCOLN STREET STUDENTSWHEN: Tuesday 3:00pm to 5:00pmDATES: November 18

EXETER - FOR STRATHAM ELEMENTARY STUDENTSWHEN: Thursday 3:00pm to 5:00pmDATES: November 20

789)!#&6,):.5');$"<="/1);$>=Join us as we climb high on the New Heights rock climbing wall and our indoor high challenge course. Seasoned climbers as well as those brand new to vertical challenge are welcome to climb with us! All gear and instruction are provided.

COST: $50

PORTSMOUTHStudents will take the kindergarten bus from school to New HeightsWHEN: Wednesdays 3:15 to 5:30pmDATES: Nov 5 & 12

2,3()))?#59,#@Brian’s Archery in Barrington has experienced instructors who will teach the basics, and provide practice targets at their indoor range. Friendly competition provides a fun and challenging atmosphere.

COST: $25 per day

PORTSMOUTH - LITTLE HARBOUR SCHOOLStudents will be picked up at Little Harbour at 3:05pm in the New Heights van and go to Brian’s Archery in Barrington. Parent pick up is at New Heights at 5:30pmWHEN: Tuesdays 3:05-5:30pmDATES: March 24 & 31

EXETER - FOR STRATHAM ELEMENTARY STUDENTSWHEN: Tuesdays 3:00 to 5:00DATES: January 20

EXETER - FOR LINCOLN STREET STUDENTSWHEN: Tuesdays 3:00 to 5:00pmDATES: November 25 & February 17

A,--,#8);$>=Think homemade Peanut Butter Cups, Ice Cream, Truffles…need we say more? Chocoholics are invited to create a variety of small desserts with us after school. New Heights will provide ingredients and tools.

COST: $25 per day

EXETER - FOR LINCOLN STREET STUDENTSWHEN: Tuesday, 3:00pm to 5:00pmDATES: October 14

EXETER - FOR STRATHAM ELEMENTARY STUDENTSWHEN: Wednesday, 3:00 to 5:00pmDATES: October 22

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!"#$%%&'(%)*+,"%-".*/+*0%1*"+2%3,4"5'/*"Students will complete adventure activities including high ropes challenge, indoor climbing wall, archery, and sled building. No experience is necessary and all gear and instruction are provided.

COST: $150

PORTSMOUTHWHEN: 9:00am-12:00 noonDATES: February 23-26

EXETERWHEN: 8:15am-12:45pmDATES: February 23-26

!"#$%%%6"7(5898:0%;7<"57"%;+=>9"*Experience New Heights’ Science, Technology, Engineering, Math activities including 3D Printers, computer programming, soldering, LEDs, and Raspberry Pi Computers. Includes instruction and equipment.

COST: $50

PORTSMOUTHWHEN: Thursday, 9:00am-12:00 noonDATES: February 26

EXETERWHEN: Thursday, 8:15am-12:45pmDATES: February 26

!"#$%?<:<'+9%@<,"8%;+=>9"*Students will create hip videos using readily available smart devices. Video production includes script writing, costumes, and special effects. Includes instruction and equipment.

COST: $50

PORTSMOUTHWHEN: Friday 9:00am-12:00pmDATES: February 27

EXETERWHEN: Friday 8:15am-12:45pmDATES: February 27

&'(%)*+,"%A8.8'<7BParticipants will assemble a LEGO robot that will interact with it’s surroundings. A group challenge will be determined by students and robots will be programmed to complete the challenge.

COST: $100

PORTSMOUTHWHEN: Tuesdays after school until 5pmDATES: March 31 April 7, 14, 21

EXETER - FOR LINCOLN STREET STUDENTSWHEN: Tuesdays after school until 5pmDATES: March 31 April 7, 14, 21

C/',88*%A872%D9<=.<5:%E%A+>>"99<5:Students will experience the exhilaration of climbing outdoors on the ledge of Sagamore Creek. Students will ascend and rappel down the face of the rock over the creek. No experience is necessary and all gear and instruction are provided.

COST: $50

PORTSMOUTH WHEN Students will take the kindergarten bus to New Heights at noon and parent pick up at New Heights Portsmouth is 5:00pmDATES: September 17

F<:(%D(+99"5:"%D8/*B"$Students will walk the plank on the ‘wobbly log’, ascend the ‘centipede’, and navigate the 2 person cargo net. No experience is necessary and all gear and instruction are provided.

COST: $50

PORTSMOUTH WHEN Students will take the kindergarten bus to New Heights at noon and parent pick up at New Heights Portsmouth is 5:00pmDATES: October 22

&'(%)*+,"%-<5"%3*'B%;+=>9"*Students will explore graphite, charcoal, watercolor, photography, print making, drawing, painting, sculpting, sewing, felting, batiking/dyeing or weaving. This is a student driven, open art studio, with instruction from Master’s level Art Educator - becca Pawling.

COST: $50

PORTSMOUTHWHEN Students will take the kindergarten bus to New Heights at noon and parent pick up at New Heights Portsmouth is 5:00pmDATES: December 10 and April 8

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!"##$%&&'()*+#*+',(-.$/0&Join us for a tall and theatrical month of learning to walk on stilts, brainstorming our theme, designing and making our costumes, and learning moves for our parade choreography. In our eleventh year of headlining the Portsmouth Halloween Parade, we will once again astound the Market Square crowd with New Heights’ particular brand of SCARY!

COST: $75

PORTSMOUTHWHEN: Monday, Wednesdays and Friays in October, 3:00 to 5:00pmDATES: October 1, 3, 6, 10, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 27, 29, & 31

1$$0&."*+2&(3+44#&()56$$#(7+.#-"#89(Join New Heights girl specialist, becca Pawling, for an after school club that will be the definition of Girl Power! We will snack, break it down and get to the heart of what makes life as a girl so amazing and so difficult. We will touch on current issues, revel in our sisterhood, and learn skills to navigate the changing relationships of middle school girls.

COST: $75

FALL SESSIONEXETERWHEN: Thursdays after school at CMS until late busDATES: November 6, 13, 20 & December 4, 11, 18

SPRING SESSIONEXETERWHEN: Thursdays after school at CMS until late busDATES: April 9, 16, 23 & May 7, 14, 21

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@0&'(*$(A*6(B(C*6(7."4&.D>&".'(*$()*+#*(+'(E@=;(6$/.DIn just TWO after school classes, students will learn the basics of tieing in, standing and walking solo on stilts. This is a great way to get a head start on the Halloween Parade, or just learn a new skill. PMS students can take bus P6 to New Heights, CMS and LHS students will be picked up by a New Heights van directly after school, and DS and NFS students can take the kindergarten PEAK bus to New Heights. Experienced instructors, stilts, pads and costumes provided.

Open to 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th graders

COST: $20

PORTSMOUTHWHEN: After school until 5:00pmDATES:PMS: Wednesdays September 3 & 10DS: Mondays September 15 & 22NFS: Wednesdays September 17 & 24LHS: Fridays September 19 & 26

EXETERStudents will be picked up at CMS after schoolWHEN: After school until 5:00pmDATES: Fridays September 5 & 12CMS: Fridays September 5 & 12

!"#$%#&&#'($)*+,Think Peanut Butter Cups, Ice Cream, Truffles. Chocoholics are invited to create a variety of small desserts from scratch. All ingredients and tools are provided.

COST: $100

PORTSMOUTHWHEN: Tuesdays 2:45- 5:00pmDATES: March 31, April 7, 14, 21

EXETERWHEN: Tuesdays 2:30-5:00pmDATES: October 7, 14, 21, 28

-./0*$1..23#&Get creative in the kitchen replicating favorite recipes from the hippest restaurants in downtown Portsmouth and Exeter just in time for Thanksgiving! New Heights will provide ingredients and instruction.

COST: $75

PORTSMOUTHWHEN: Mondays 2:45- 5:00pm DATES: May 4, 11, & 18

EXETERWHEN: Thursdays 2:30-5:00pmDATES: October 30, November 6 & 13

4#('.560(&History is Served. Students will re-create popular dishes through time exploring the history of recipes as they cook. All materials and ingredients are provided.

COST: $75

PORTSMOUTHWHEN: Mondays 2:45-5:00pmDATES: December 1, 8, 15

EXETERWHEN: Tuesdays 2:30-5:00pmDATES: December 2, 9, 16

708#$9.+'$)08#$0:2$60($3($!..;Modelled after the show, Cake Boss, participants will make a cake of their choosing from scratch and design it in competition with friends. This is an opportunity to get creative and competitive in the kitchen.

COST: $75

PORTSMOUTHWHEN: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 2:45- 5:00pmDATES: October 1, 2, & 3

EXETERWHEN: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 2:30- 5:00pmDATES: March 9, 10, & 11

623,*#$<'($=$1..2$>/+*?(+'#Literally play with your food! We will experiment with both cooking and artistic techniques and using ingredients to create art that we can eat. We provide all the ingredients. Come with ideas that we can explore!

COST: $75

PORTSMOUTHWHEN: Wednesdays 2:45- 5:00pmDATES: March 18, 25, April 1

EXETERWHEN: Thursdays 2:30-5:00pmDATES: March 19, 26, April 2

“Stilting is challenging and

when students quickly master it,

the attention they recieve is so

self -esteem instantly soar.”

becca Pawling, Arts & Culture Coordinator

“I tried stilting because it looked

fun. After practicing a few times,

it felt natural and now I can even

hula hoop on stilts!”

Tracey - 6th Grade Stilter now a Freshman

!"#$%&'()(*+,-./%0+.121'3%0)2334Building a fire, cooking on a backpacking stove, and building a debris shelter are essential survival skills every camper should know. Students will explore the “backcountry” of Exeter to learn and practice these valuable skills.

COST: $75

EXETERWHEN: Wed. 2:15 to 4:30pmDATES: Oct 8, 15, 29

&"(*5"%'%6+,7'3*#%8.%9."#%:"5;".The historic Gundalow was built in Portsmouth and sails the Piscataqua River from spring to fall. Students will be Jr. Crew Members learning to tie knots, read tides and maritime charts, and of course, sail the vessel.

COST: $75

PORTSMOUTHWHEN: Thursdays 3:00-5:00pmDATES: October 16, 23

!"#$%0)/<*,"%=.'5>*32,"%?'.)Students will travel to Skyzone to experience wall to wall trampolines. Dinner is included.

COST: $50

PORTSMOUTHWHEN: Tuesday after school until 7:00pmDATES: October 21

&+237%@%A*,B;*'.7%0)'-";*'.7Participants will hand craft a signature longboard skateboard by shaping, designing and painting plywood. The final touch is mounting trucks and wheels. All materials provided.

COST: $150

PORTSMOUTHWHEN: Thursdays 3:00-5:00pmDATES: October 30, November 6, 13, 20, December 4, 11

!"#$%%C&*,B*D%&'3',("%&*'.7%&+2372,BBongo Boards are fun and an excellent way to gain better balance for sports like skateboarding, surfing, snowboarding, and skiing. Students will shape, sand, design, and paint their own boards.

COST: $50

EXETERWHEN: Mondays 2:15-4:30pmDATES: December 1 & 8

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COST: $100

PORTSMOUTHWHEN: Wednesdays 3:00-5:00pmDATES: December 3, 10, 17

!"#$%%&+2372,B%#2-G%0)24%H%0,*#;*'.74With so many used skis and snowboards in the basements of New England, we will put some to use! Students will make 2 types of coat racks to make their rooms look super cool by re-purposing snow gear. All gear and instruction are provided. Although we will have an assortment of skis and boards, students are encouraged to bring their own to the workshop if they have some they would like to use.

COST: $60

PORTSMOUTHWHEN: Mondays 3:00-5:00pmDATES: January 5 & 12

EXETERWHEN: Tuesdays 2:15-4:30pmDATES: January 6 & 13

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Canoe trip I went

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know each other

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we remain friends

even though we

are all at different

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!"#$%&'()"'*%Brian’s Archery in Barrington has experienced instructors who will teach the basics of archery and lead a practice session shooting targets at their indoor range. Friendly competition provides a fun and challenging atmosphere.

COST: $50

EXETERWHEN: Mondays 2:20-4:45pmDATES: February 2 & 9

!"#$%+,-)%.)/00"1-"%.23'4"%Students will work together on the “Giant’s Ladder” and the “Cargo Net” and challenge themselves individually on the “Centipede” and the “Wobbly Beam.” “Challenge by Choice” protocol helps all students gain climbing skills. No experience is necessary and all gear and instruction are provided.

Pickup at New Heights Portsmouth

COST: $25

EXETERStudents will be picked up at CMS after schoolWHEN: Weds 2:20-5:00pmDATES: February 18

52(6%.0,78,1-%.0389%.22:"'/;,<"%=,>>0"%?()220Students from the Cooperative Middle School will be challenged to climb the New Heights rock climbing wall and indoor high challenge course, Dover Indoor Ascent’s bouldering room and vertical walls, and Metro Rock’s vast challenges in Newburyport! Climbers of all skill levels are welcome and all gear and instruction are provided.

COST: $100

52(6%.0,78,1-%.=?%.21;@%EXETERStudents will be picked up at CMS After SchoolWHEN: Mondays 2:20-5:00pmDATES: March 16, 23, 30

!"#$%%&></1(">%&'()"'*This class is open to returning archers as well as those new to the sport. Brian’s Archery in Barrington has instructors who will teach the basics, and provide practice targets at their indoor range. For returning archers, the shooting line will be further from targets with extra challenges. Friendly competition provides a fun and challenging atmosphere.

COST: $85

PORTSMOUTHWHEN: Wednesdays 2:45-5:30pmDATES: April 1, 8, 15

?"/(2/4;%?3'<,</0%?6,004Building a fire, cooking on a backpacking stove, and building a debris shelter are essential survival skills every camper should know. Join us in the “backcountry” of the Seacoast and learn these valuable skills.

COST: $75

PORTSMOUTHWHEN: Thurs 3:00 to 5:00 pmDATES: April 9, 16, & 23

!"#$%A2%B'2%C?3'D%?"4)$ESurf the Seacoast in spring? You bet! Students of all surfing abilities (those who have never stepped foot on a board, as well as those who have been surfing for years)

will be able to ride waves and film epic rides! Boards, wet suits and instruction are provided.

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COST: $50

PORTSMOUTHWHEN: Wednesdays until 5:30pmDATES: May 13 & 20

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CMS After SchoolWHEN: Wednesdays until 5:30pmDATES: May 13 & 20!"#$%F3;>22'%52(6%.0,78,1-%G%5/::"00,1-Finally!... It’s warm enough to climb outdoors! Students of all climbing abilities will find themselves challenged as they climb the ledge on Sagamore Creek. Not only will students climb up, but they will rappel down the face of the rock right over the water! All gear and instruction are provided and no experience is necessary.

Open to CMS & PMS Students. Pickup is at New Heights Portsmouth.

COST: $25

PORTSMOUTHWHEN: Monday until 5:00pmDATES: May 18

EXETERStudents will be picked up at CMS After SchoolWHEN: Monday until 5:00pmDATES: May 18

!"#$%%H/6"%I0,-);%.)/00"1-"%.23'4"This high challenge course in Kittery, ME offers 60 elements and challenges including cargo nets, Burma bridges, and cat walks. Students will work in pairs to complete challenges through 3 levels of climbing. Participants must be 48” tall and weigh between 50 - 250 pounds. No experience necessary.

COST: $70

PORTSMOUTHWHEN: Tuesday 3:00 to 5:30pmDATES: May 19

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EXETERWHEN: Thursday & Friday after school until 5:00pmDATES: December 4 & 5

435#,)"3'6-,")$#7*'89-&&.Participants will work as a group to learn more advanced Minecraft skills while learning some rudimentary programming that will allow them to make and create some awesome interactive structures.

COST: $50

PORTSMOUTHWHEN: Thursday & Friday after school until 5:00pmDATES: December 11 & 12

EXETERWHEN: Thursday & Friday after school until 5:00pmDATES: December 11 & 12

:";<'=,*$+32)*-+,'*+'>?'@$-,*-,A'B'?".-A,Learn the basics of how 3D printers work and explore the world of 3D design. Participants will design and manufacture a simple 3D model to create a unique holiday gift.

COST: $50

PORTSMOUTHWHEN: Thursday & Friday after school until 5:00pmDATES: December 18 & 19

EXETERWHEN: Thursday & Friday after school until 5:00pmDATES: December 18 & 19

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C=D8E'F(GH'F"#A2"'D+%+*-).'E"#I. New Heights will coach multiple FIRST LEGO League (FLL) robotics teams again this year. Teams build and program LEGO EV3 robots to solve technical challenges using the national theme of WORLD CLASS. Teams will compete at UNH in November with teams from around New England and present their creative solutions to 21st century learning challenges. Price includes program, field trips, team t-shirt, celebrations, and competition(s).

COST: $300

PORTSMOUTH - TEAMS ALPHA & BETAWHEN: Mondays & Wednesdays after school until 5:15pmDATES: September 15 to November 24

PORTSMOUTH - TEAMS CHARLIE & DELTAWHEN: Tuesdays & Thursdays after school until 5:15pmDATES: September 16 to Nov 25

EXETER - TEAMS ALPHA & BETAWHEN: Mondays & Wednesdays after school until 5:15pmDATES: September 15 to November 24

EXETER - TEAMS CHARLIE & DELTAWHEN: Tuesdays & Thursdays after school until 5:15pmDATES: September 16 to Nov 25

?".*-,#*-+,'=I#A-,#*-+,'This four-month program helps students work in teams to solve mind-bending challenges and present their solutions at tournaments. Teams are tested to think on their feet, work together, and devise original solutions that satisfy the requirements of the DI Challenges.

COST: $320

PORTSMOUTH - WHEN: Mondays & Tuesdays 3:00 until 5:00 pmDATES: December 1, 2014 through March 17, 2015

!"#$#%&"'(&")*$+,-).'/01Participants will learn how to solder and then put their new skills to work to construct a basic circuit for a small project to bring home and show off to friends.

COST: $50

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!"#$%%&'(")*+,-%./*01%23'01'(4Participants in this workshop will learn how to create and tell a story in the game of Minecraft. During the workshop they will create a storyline and make their story come to life with characters and creative structures.

COST: $125

PORTSMOUTHWHEN: Fridays after school until 5:00pmDATES: January 23 & 30 Feb 6, 13, 20 , & 27

EXETERWHEN: Fridays after school until 5:00pmDATES: January 23 & 30 Feb 6, 13, 20 , & 27

!"#$%."+*+50"%60")-*/(')7%89:Participants will learn the art of soldering and then solder a basic circuit to create a project to bring home and show off to all their friends.

COST: $50

PORTSMOUTHWHEN: Thursday & Friday after school until 5:00pmDATES: March 19 & 26

EXETERWHEN: Thursday & Friday after school until 5:00pmDATES: March 19 & 26

!"#$%;<%=*'(-'(4%<"7'4(%>%?+5*')+-'/(Learn how 3D printers work and how they are being used today to improve people’s lives. Participants will then use a 3D modelling program to make their own design and print it in plastic. If time allows, we may even cast our designs using other materials.

COST: $100

PORTSMOUTHWHEN: Fridays after school until 5:00pmDATES: April 3, 10, 17, 24

EXETERWHEN: Fridays after school until 5:00pmDATES: April 3, 10, 17, 24

<"7'4(%+%2/+*1%@+A"$Participants will play some of today’s most popular board games, break them down, and then create their own game using household materials. We will use Google Hangout to chat with board game designers from around the country and get tips and tricks to improve our games.

COST: $75

PORTSMOUTHWHEN: Thursdays after school until 5:00pmDATES: April 2, 9, 16, 23

DID YOU KNOW?A National longitudinal study by Brandeis University of the FIRST Robotics programs shows participants learn a variety of skills, ranging from technical to teamwork and 89% of alumni go on to college.

!"#$%<'4'-+0%&37')%B%CD'E-3("%F+AE0"*Ever wanted to create digital music? Participants will be shown tools that will allow them to replicate any style of music and then create a small composition to preform for family and friends!

COST: $100

PORTSMOUTHWHEN: Tuesdays after school until 5:00pmDATES: May 12, 19, 26, June 2

G/5/-')7%6HE0/*+-'/(Build and program robots of different types in this great introduction to robotics. Participants will identify a specific challenge and then make a robot that interacts with its surroundings to meet that challenge.

COST: $100

PORTSMOUTHWHEN: Thursdays after school until 5:00pmDATES: May 7, 14, 21, 28

EXETERWHEN: Thursdays after school until 5:00pmDATES: May 7, 14, 21, 28

!"#$%&'(#)*+,&')$"-.)#(/0&12%*"$*.3$#4&54#00"--+Traip Academy and New Heights are collaborating on the 4th Experiential Classroom. Students have the opportunity to take their studies into the natural environment and learn experientially while canoeing through the crystal clear waters of the lakes and rivers in the largest park in the lower 48- the Adirondacks State Park. An acceptance essay, required reading, and final project and presentation are the educational requirements for this course. No experience is necessary and all gear and instruction are provided.

WHO: All Traip StudentsWHEN: September 11-14, 2014 in the Adirondacks plus prep and pack days September 8, 9, 10- 2:30 to 4:30pm.COST: $585

6#,#/&$.&57#..*4&804#.)0&9#3$-.#4&:#"/;&!7*&<=#4#%#>-0&-?&9-"37&&'+*"$(#@The Channel Islands National Park is 19 miles off Ventura, CA where the group will camp with miniature foxes, kayak with seals and brilliantly colored starfish, and hike 1000’ cliffs looking down on a bay that can only be reached by boat. Then the participants will go to that very cove in kayaks! Students will also kayak through many sea caves, including one that is 600’ feet deep!

WHO: High school studentsDATES: April vacation plus 3 prep and pack days and 1 urban hike the previous week.COST: $1400

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New Heights staff are expert trip leaders and can work with school staff to design expeditions that incorporate service learning or academic components worthy of academic credit. For example, students have hiked and worked with Zion National Park Rangers on much-needed service projects and researched adaptations of fauna while kayaking the Channel Islands off the coast of California.

Design Your Own Adventure Expedition

!"#$%&'()*+',-&'."/0'1*$23$&%'4)+5#6)7Working well in groups requires focus under pressure, effective problem solving, conflict resolution, empathy, respect and clear communication. New Heights staff will meet with you to plan objectives, outcomes and design specific activities for your school- based or adult group. Team building activities often include high ropes course challenges, rock wall climbing, visual arts activities, creative writing, and complex problem solving games.

WHO: Public schools, private schools, charter schools, home school groups, businesses, or community organizationsCOST: Prices start at $350 and vary depending on activities, number of days and group size.

8)+9#0)*96':$%6';<6))2'8""+'="/3"+#6$7For over twenty years, New Heights has been collaborating with Portsmouth High School on a student-led community service program. We are pleased to add several new components designed to inspire students to be catalysts for positive change and become the community leaders of the future.

Why Team Building?

“New Heights teaches leadership and group building traits that

would help anyone get through day to day life better.“

Middle School Participant

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.>?@1AB=!BCD“The trip to Arches National Park in Utah was so much more than I expected. The friendships, problem solving, teamwork skills and laughs will stay with me for the rest of my life.”

Taylor, High School Senior,

2014 High School Expedition

1. Required Registration Forms

Registration and information forms must be downloaded at

www.newheightsonline.org

You can also call us or visit our office for assistance.

Complete ALL 4 SIDES of the Participant Information Form

Requires parent/guardian and youth signatures2. Scholarships and Payment Plans

Scholarships and payment plans are available based on need.

To discuss payment, call (603) 422-8235.

3. Submitting Forms and Payment

All programs are first come, first served

Full payment is due for ALL programs upon registration

Payments of cash, check, money order, Visa or MasterCard are accepted

Completed forms and payment can be mailed to:

New Heights, 100 Campus Drive Suite 23, Portsmouth, NH 03801

REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT

SCHOLARSHIPS AND PAYMENT PLANS

New Heights is proud of the experiential learning programs we offer, and we work hard to make them accessible to participants and their families. 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 all paperwork has been completed.

Participants may apply for additional financial assistance through our scholarship program. Scholarship amounts vary and are awarded based on demonstrated need.

Please note: Those applying for scholarships must submit an application in which they describe their current financial situation and list the New Heights programs for which they want to sign up the participant(s). Ap-plications need to be submitted with additional proof of current house-hold income. Scholarship funding is reserved for participants who are in good financial standing with this organization.

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Other, Please Explain:

The New Heights In the Know Speaker Series is designed for parents, grandparents, coaches or others who work with youth in pre-adolescence and adolescence. In the Know discussions are facilitated conversations with a panel

of experts on topics chosen by parents so that together we can be informed and do our best to help our kids gain the confidence and independence they need.

The topics for this year were generated by parents and those who attended discussion groups in 2014. Given the rapidly changing world of technology, we will continue the conversation about Social Media and technology including a primer on what kids are using and best practice for parents; we will continue to talk about helping our middle school

students navigate cultural pressures and form healthy relationships with peers, and the developing adolescent brain.

In the Know will be held at the Community Campus in Portsmouth and at the Exeter Town Hall in Exeter.

IN THE KNOW SPEAKER SERIES

Parenting in the Digital AgeOctober 16, 2014 - 6:30 PM to 8:30 PMCommunity Campus, Portsmouth, NH

Words, Actions, Habits: Communicating with your Developing AdolescentMarch 26, 2015 - 6:30 PM to 8:30 PMCommunity Campus, Portsmouth, NH

Raising Adolescents in a Hyper-sexualized CultureMay 7, 2015 - 6:30 PM to 8:30 PMCommunity Campus, Portsmouth, NH

Parenting in the Digital AgeOctober 23, 2014 - 6:30 PM to 8:30 PMTown Hall, Exeter, NH

Words, Actions, Habits: Communicating with your Developing AdolescentApril 2, 2015 - 6:30 PM to 8:30 PMTown Hall, Exeter, NH

Raising Adolescents in a Hyper-sexualized CultureMay 17, 2015 - 6:30 PM to 8:30 PMTown Hall, Exeter, NH

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today’s youth by offering experiential learning opportunities through:

Exploration of their culture, community and natural environment.

Expression of their unique talents, ideas, and creativity.

Engagement in science, technology, arts and outdoor learning.

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5 through 12, New Heights is focused on the development and leadership of innovative, high quality programs designed to

unleash potential and open young minds to new possibilities. We remain constantly aware of the challenges facing youth in

contemporary society, and strive to create relevant and engaging programming that will prepare today’s youth to become

tomorrow’s inspired citizens.

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MAJOR FUNDERS

Foundation for Seacoast HealthNH Charitable FoundationUnitil CorporationThomas W. Haas Foundation of NH Charitable FoundationPortsmouth Regional HospitalExeter Area New Car Dealers AssociationExeter HospitalHighland Hardwoods

PROGRAM FUNDERS

Agnes M. Lindsay FoundationAll-n-1 Payroll ServicesBauman Family Foundation City of PortsmouthDaystarDan & Blythe Brown Foundation George W. Merck Foundation of NH Charitable FoundationEastern Propane Exeter Area GFWCJeremy Alex FundJumpin’ Jay’s Fish CafeLizFitLLH/LHM FoundationNewburyport Five Cent Savings Charitable FoundationPeople’s United BankPortsmouth Garden ClubProvident BankRiverwoods Rotary Club of Exeter Strem Chemicals, Inc.Seacoast RotarySeacoast UltimateThe Fuller FoundationTony & Renee Marlon Charitable FoundationTowns of Brentwood, Exeter, E. Kingston, StrathamUnited Way of Greater Seacoast Whole Life Health Care

ST. PADDY’S ROAD RACESPONSORS

Paddy’s American GrilleNewport Donuts, Inc. Dunkin DonutsAbilities Rehabilitation CenterAccess Sports Medicine and OrthopedicsDatarisk, Inc.Exeter HospitalLyons Law Offices, PAOptima Bank and TrustPrime BuchholtzTwo International Group, LLCWhole Life Health CareAnne Holiday, CPA, PLLCBottomline TechnologiesCGI Business SolutionsKumonStewart TitleUnderwood Engineers

GOLF TOURNAMENTSPONSORS

Ocean Properties, LtdDauphin LawAirZoneBigelow & Co., CPAsDirect Capital CorporationEllis Insurance AgencyFishnet MediaFreedom Energy Logistics Keane & Macdonald, PCKennebunk Savings BankMortgage Masters, Inc.

New Hampshire Distributors, Inc.Piscataqua Savings BankSprague EnergyFirst Colebrook BankPutnam Sports

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