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New Heights Summer Program 2011

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WelcomeWelcome parents and participants!

We’re so excited about our lineup of programs and activities for Summer 2011 and know that you will be, too! We offer three ways to participate, so you’ll find a lot to meet your specific interests and abilities. Check out our Road Map below to help you find your way among our many program offerings!

Our activities are guided by permanent and returning staff, many of whom have been working with New Heights’ participants for over 15 years. Some of the most treasured memories kids have are from the relationships they build with our crew! Our staff members are talented in their disciplines, ranging from art to sports, gaming and adventure, and they have years of experience and training working with youth.

Parents, please call us anytime with your questions regarding the registration process, program and trip information and financial assistance. We want you and your child’s experience to be outstanding from start to finish!

All the best,

Tracey Tucker, MA LCMHCExecutive Director

A RoAd MAp To ouR SuMMeR

For more information visit www.newheightsonline.org or call 603.422.8235

New Heights offers three unique options in our summer program: a weekly Teen Center; daily, weekly or overnight Adventure Trips; and Wonderful Workshop Week. You can choose to participate in a variety of these activities to make your summer a memorable one.

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Beginning June 27th there will be weekly sessions offered from 10am to 5pm throughout the summer. Each week provides various group activities and day trips.

Adventure activities include day-long, overnight and week-long trips that challenge teens both mentally and physically and offer a memorable experience that you’ll treasure for a lifetime! New Heights can provide equipment for all trips.

Wonderful Workshop Week is held the week of July 25th. Each workshop is developed to give participants a fun and exciting week to try new things and learn new skills. Check out this year’s 8-bit music composition, girls’ woodworking, and cooking workshops.

For more information visit www.newheightsonline.org or call 603.422.8235

Who can participate?The Teen Center program is open to students entering 6th grade through 10th grade and the Adventure program is open to all students between 6th and 12th grade. Students in the communities of Portsmouth, Newington, Rye, Greenland, New Castle, North Hampton, York, Eliot, and Kittery are eligible for the tiered pricing for all programs. However, our summer programs welcome kids from New England and beyond, especially for overnight adventure trips. Students with special needs are welcome at New Heights. Please contact us to make the arrangements required to ensure a successful experience.

What is the behavior policy?It is our goal to provide a healthy environment for all participants. New Heights has a clear, consistent behavior policy. In essence, we ask participants to respect themselves, others and the environment by following the rules and instructions given during trips/activities, and using appropriate language. Inappropriate behavior will be addressed immediately. Consequences may include participants being sent home, restricted from transportation, and/or suspended from future trips without a refund. Open communication is encouraged between staff and parents.

Does New Heights provide transportation?Bus transportation is provided to and from New Heights to transport participants from Portsmouth, Rye, and Greenland. Many Southern Maine participants use the Connie Bean bus stop in Portsmouth. Participants outside this area should be dropped off at New Heights by 10:15 am and picked up between 5-5:30 pm. A schedule of bus routes is available on our website at www.newheightsonline.org

Do you offer financial assistance for families?The New Heights Teen Center and Adventure programs have a sliding fee system which subsidizes and scholarships most income levels for those in eligible communities. Payment in full for both Teen Center and Adventure programs are due May 27th, 2011. If payment is not received by this date, the participant will lose their space. For information about payment plans or scholarships, please call 603-422-8235 well before the May 27th deadline.

What is your refund and cancellation policy?Regarding refunds: There are no refunds for the Teen Center or Adventure Programs. Occasionally, New Heights may need to cancel an adventure trip. While we will attempt to reschedule for a later date, this is often extremely difficult. Participants may choose an alternative activity for the day, or receive a refund or credit. Regarding cancellations: We require at least 2 business days notice if you need to cancel an adventure trip. Some of our trips have wait lists; if you have given at least 2 business days notice you will receive a credit for a future trip.

What are your late policies? Regarding late/no-show participants: Participants are expected to arrive for all trips and activities on time. We cannot wait for latecomers. If a participant is late for an activity and the trip has left, they will not receive a refund/credit. Late pickup policy: Pickup is at 5:00 p.m. daily. Late pickups (any time after 5:30 p.m.) will result in a late fee of $1 per minute. Late fees must be paid in full before your child may participate in any future programs.Teen Center late check-in: All teen center trips have check in times and participants must check in at the time designated by staff. If a participant is up to 10 minutes late, they will receive a warning. If a participant is over 10 minutes late, they will lose their next scheduled trip without a refund. Is there a registration deadline for New Heights programs?New Heights programs remain open until filled. While there is no deadline to register for any of our programs, space is limited on all trips and programs will close once capacity is reached. To receive your top choices for the Adventure programs you must register by April 29, 2011.

Frequently Asked questions

New Heights: Adventures for Teens • 100 Campus Dr. • Portsmouth, NH • 03801

About our StAff

New Heights’ mission is to assist Seacoast youth to develop the competence, character, confidence and resiliency necessary

for a healthy and successful adulthood.

At New Heights, we believe that teens need safe, challenging, fun activities in a well-supervised environment provided by trained, caring, energetic adults. New Heights’ full-time staff are experienced professionals in education, social work, psychology, fine arts, special education, and outdoor education. All members of the New Heights staff have first aid and CPR training.

For specific information about our full-time, staff please visit www.newheightsonline.org

Our MissiOn

CHARACTER The combination of qualities or features that distinguishes one person, group, or thing from another.

CONFIDENCE The belief that one can have faith in or rely on someone or something.

RESILIENCY An ability to recover from or adjust easily to misfortune or change.

COMPETENCE The quality of being competent or capable of performing an allotted function.

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“The staff is just incredible - they all have a gift with the kids. My kids have done other camps but the one they always want to

go back to is New Heights.”

- Laura Fournier

Teen CenTer

Open Monday through Friday 10 am - 5 pm, Teen Center offers a variety of exciting day trips and group activities on site during each week long session.

• For those entering grade 6 through 10• Bus transportation provided to and from local areas• Supervision by highly qualified staff• Staff to participant ratio of 1:10 or better• Day passes are available (maximum of 10) if you do not wish to register for a

week long session• A special Friday Trip is included in every Teen Center week. These trips focus

on fun activities such as water parks, amusement parks, and other exciting destinations

• Teen Center registration continues all summer, so new participants are always welcome

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10:00 am - 10:15 amDrop-Off

10:15 am & 10:30 amLunch Runs

10:45 amCommunity Meeting

11:00 amDepart for Off-site Trip

4:45 pmArrive Back at New Heights

5:00 pmBuses Depart

5:00 pm - 5:30 pmParticipant Sign-Out

• NH, ME and MA State Parks• Water Country• Canobie Lake Park• Short Sands Beach, York, ME• Aquaboggan, Saco, ME• York’s Wild Kingdom• Funworld, Nashua, NH

• Funtown/Splashtown, Saco, ME• Bowling• Ice Skating• Roller Skating • Crane Beach, Ipswich, MA• Wallis Sands• Kingston State Park

Off-Site Trips

For more information visit us at www.newheightsonline.org or call 603.422.8235

“New Heights has shown me that it is okay to try new things. At first I was a little scared to come, but after the first day I found out that the staff were really nice and I wanted to come back.”

— Mikayla B. (Middle School)

Food Service by The Green BeanTake-away lunches will be available for a fee Monday through Friday at the The Green Bean in the Community Campus. A regular lunch menu is maintained throughout the summer and participants can purchase sandwiches, salads, snacks and drinks to go. The Green Bean encourages parents to create accounts for their children. Prices vary for items, please see their menu on our website. Please note: The school lunch program does not apply.

Remember: You do not need

to register for Teen Center to sign

up for these trips!

Adventure

TRIP DESCRIPTIONS (No ExpEriENcE is NEcEssary For our Trips)

High School Expedition – The Adirondacks have the clearest lakes in the Northeast, and we’ll swim and paddle across them every day. This 8 day trip for high school students, including those entering the 9th grade, will have you honing wilderness living skills and learning to rely on yourself and your peers while having a total blast!

Middle School Expedition into the White Mountains – We will spend four days hiking and camping with time to explore waterfalls, swimming holes and mountain tops. Strong motivation is necessary, as participants will be carrying all their gear and provisions on their backs in full-sized packs. Participants entering 6th grade are welcome!

Surfin’ Safari – Come on our 8th annual three day trip to ride the warm(ish) waves in Cape Cod! Surf, camp, surf, bury each other in sand, surf, fly kites, surf…you get the idea! No experience necessary! We have the surfboards and wetsuits. For participants age 14+.

Day Sailing in Boston – Each day we will head to Boston where our coach will show us the basics of sailing. We’ll sail and race daily. For participants aged 12+.

NEW! Ipswich River Canoe – Canoe the lazy Ipswich River in Massachusetts. Learn to paddle, float downstream and check out some amazing wildlife.

NEW! Newburyport Mountain Biking – Check out the trails in Maudslay State Park and try to catch site of resident nesting Bald Eagles.

Surfing – Come Surfing along the Seacoast with us! If you have never surfed… great! We’ll teach you how. If you’ve surfed in Hawaii and have your own board and are sponsored… great! We’ll still have a blast! For participants aged 13+.

Canoeing Lake Umbagog – Join us for 3 days of bliss on beautiful Lake Umbagog in Northern New Hampshire. We’ll base camp on an island in the middle of the lake and do all of our exploring by canoe. For participants 12+.

Wildcat Mountain Zip Line and Gondola – Check out the mountain scenery while riding the ZipRider, Wildcat’s fast moving zipline! We’ll fly down the mountain, ride the gondola, and then relax at a nearby waterfall.

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While Adventure Trips remain open until all spots are filled, register by April 29, 2011 for the best chance of getting your top priorities. You may not receive ALL trips you request, but we will do our best to give you your top choices. You will receive a list of your assigned trips in your confirmation packet.

New Heights’ Adventure programs are designed to challenge participants and help them develop leadership skills, character and self-reliance.

• Activities include rock climbing, biking, surfing, boogie boarding, and extended wilderness expeditions

• Trips for both novice (Level I) and experienced (Level II) participants • Day, overnight and week-long trips • Trained and knowledgeable staff

• Staff to participant ratio of 1:7 or better• For those entering grade 6 through 12

• No experience is necessary for our trips• New Heights can provide gear for our trips

• For some Adventure Trips, participants may need to provide their own transportation to New Heights

New Heights: Adventures for Teens • 100 Campus Dr. • Portsmouth, NH • 603.422.8235

“What we learned this week without laptops, iPods, cell phones, cars, and microwaves, is that even with seven days of living with each other, canoeing together

and smelling absolutely disgusting, there wasn’t any second where our spirits faltered.” — Joe R. (High School)

Wonderful Workshop Week

WORKSHOP TIME COST

8-Bit MusicJoin NH’s 8-Bit musical duo “The Attic Bits” to learn all about how music can be made by you from the basic sounds of old-school video game systems. We will learn about the history of 8-Bit music, compose our own beats, then practice and perform for family and friends.

2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Performance on Friday at 5pm for family and friends

$100

Girls at WorkGet ready to step out of your box! Learn how to safely use power tools under the supervision of Girls at Work, Inc. We will show you how to build your very own project to take home and show off! Get ready to be empowered through building!

9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. $125

Mean CuisineNew Heights’ Mean Cuisine is a unique opportunity for students to work along side some of the Seacoast’s finest chefs. Using recipes and fresh ingredients that our guest chefs will provide, participants will help create a different meal each day while learning about kitchen safety, nutrition and how to prepare fun, easy and delicious meals right at home!

2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. $100

We’re putting our regular activities on hold from July 25 through July 29, as we feature a week of special workshops.

Remember: Transportation will not

be provided during Wonderful Workshop Week.

How To RegisTeRTo register for our programs, please return the following:

Summer Program Registration Form- Front side for Teen Center and/or Wonderful Workshops- Both sides if also signing up for Adventure trips

Participant Information Form- Complete ALL FOUR sides - Be sure to sign and initial where indicated. Requires both parent and participant signatures.

50% non refundable deposit is due when you register for Teen Center activities only.- Do NOT include payments for Adventure Program Trips, they will be billed separately- Please send a check or money order, or complete the credit card section on the registration form. To discuss payment plans or financial assistance, please call New Heights at (603) 422-8235.

- A confirmation packet that includes your balance due, and your schedule of trips and activities will be mailed to you by May 10th, 2011.

- Balances remaining after the deposit is paid, are due by May 27th, 2011.

For more information visit www.newheightsonline.org or call 603.422.8235

Please send registration to: NEW HEIGHTS

100 Campus Drive, Suite 23Portsmouth, NH 03801

For the best chance of getting your top choices, be sure to register by April 29, 2011. All of our programs

remain open until full.

Foundation for Seacoast HealthNew Hampshire Charitable Foundation

Piscataqua Region Community Fund Tyco International Fund

City of PortsmouthFuller Foundation

Tom Haas

Special Thanks to Supporters of our Summer Program