new heights school year 2013-2014 program catalog

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2013 - 2014 S C H O O L Y E A R P R O G R A M S

Dear Families,

The New Heights 2013-2014 school year schedule is packed with Adventure, Arts & Culture, STEM and Leadership Initiatives that are available to all youth in 5th grade through high school from southern New Hampshire and Maine. New Heights staff incorporates research and best practice in youth development into a variety of experiences that are both fun and challenging.

We believe that ALL youth have the potential to be the current and future leaders of our 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. These skills are critical for developing emotional intelligence and successfully navigating all that life has to offer.

Best,

New Heights staff members are highly skilled and educated in outdoor education, psychology, fine arts, education, and youth development.

Staff members maintain CPR, defensive driving, and Wilderness First Responder Certification and several employees hold Master’s degrees in their given discipline. Staff-to-student ratios are 1 to 10 for programs and 1 to 5 for overnight expeditions.

This combination of experience and expertise provides the highest quality programming for all youth involved.

For staff bios, visit www.newheightsonline.org

“How can one convey the true appreciation for all that you have contributed to my son’s life? You have mentored and supported him through experiences that form who he is, and who he will become.” Lynn R., Parent of High School Participant

WELCOME TO

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NEW HEIGHTS STAFF

CHECK US OUT!For staff bios, visit www.newheightsonline.org

Tracey Tucker, MA - Executive Director

FIRST LEGO League Robotics - Two Teams WHO: 6th - 9th graders

WHEN: Tuesdays in Sept then Tuesdays & Thursdays in Oct-Nov - 3:00 to 5:00 PM

DATES: Sept 3, 10, 17, 24 & Oct 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29 & Nov 5, 7, 12, 14 - 2013

LOCATION: New Heights

COST: $250

New Heights will coach two FIRST LEGO League (FLL) robotics teams. Teams build and program LEGO NXT robots to solve technical challenges in the national theme of Nature’s Fury. Teams will compete at UNH with teams from New England and present their creative solutions to natural disaster issues. Price includes program, field trips, team t-shirt and competition(s).

Halloween Parade Giant Puppets WHO: 6th - 8th graders

WHEN: Mondays - 3:00 to 5:00 PM

DATES: Oct 7, 21, 28 - 2013


COST: $75

For over 18 years the Portsmouth Halloween Parade has made its way through the streets of Portsmouth on Halloween night. Students will build giant puppets and collaborate with New Heights stilters to wow the crowds!

Minecraft Skill Building: Architecture WHO: 6th - 8th graders


DATES: Dec 6 & 13 - 2013


COST: $50

Minecraft is a creative sandbox where players collect materials and build whatever can be imagined. Minecraft architecture learning sessions help players gain building skills to advance through increasingly complex levels of play.

Destination Imagination WHO: 6th - 8th graders

WHEN: Tuesdays in Dec and Tuesdays & Thursdays Jan-Mar - 3:00 to 5:00 PM

DATES: Dec 10, 17 - 2013 & Jan 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30 & Feb 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27 & Mar 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27 - 2014


COST: $250

Join Wayne, a NH-DI alumni, on the New Heights DI team. This exhilarating four-month after-school 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.

Introduction to Card MagicWHO: 6th - 8th graders

WHEN: Fridays - 3:00 to 5:00 PM

DATES: Mar 14, 21, 28 & Apr 4, 11, 18 2014


COST: $75

Participants will learn about the history of card magic, dabble in slight of hand, learn the secrets of the greats, and have a Q & A with a special guest magician.

Robotics ExplorationWHO: 6th - 8th graders

WHEN: Tuesdays - 3:00 to 5:00 PM

DATES: May 6, 13, 20, 27 - 2014


COST: $100

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 do something awesome.

Minecraft Skill Building: Redstone CircuitryWHO: 6th - 8th graders


DATES: Jan 6 & 13 2013


COST: $50

Minecraft is a creative sandbox where players collect materials and build whatever can be imagined. Players will learn the basics of digital logic and how to design circuits using logic gates that allows participants to create moving structures.

Designer Board Game SamplerWHO: 6th - 8th graders

WHEN: Thursdays - 3:00 to 5:00 PM

DATES: Apr 3, 10, 13, 24 - 2014


COST: $75

Students will explore the world of Designer Board Games, play and deconstruct some of the best board and card games available today. They will talk with professional board game designers about their games and the creative process.

SCIENCETECHNOLOGYENGINEERINGMATH

Halloween Parade StilitingWHO: 6th - 8th graders

WHEN: Wednesdays and Fridays - 3:00 to 5:00 PM

DATES: Oct 2, 4, 11, 16, 18, 25, 30 Parade: Oct 31 - 2013

LOCATION: New Heights COST: $75

In its 12th year, the New Heights stilting troupe will again captivate, with their skills and creativity, the thousands of audience members crowding Market Square. We will meet twice a week for the whole month of October to prepare

the costumes, choreography and character of the participant determined theme. Let’s get TALL and spooky!

PrintmakingWHO: 6th - 8th graders

WHEN: Wednesdays - 3:00 to 5:00 PM

DATES: Feb 5, 12, 19. 26- Mar 5, 12, 19, 26 - 2014


COST: $75

In this 8 week survey of printmaking students will experience linoleum printing, wood cut, rubber prints, jello prints, stencil and screen printing. The focused artist could come away with a small portfolio of work and new techniques to try at home, or just tons of creative fun!

Life DrawingWHO: 6th - 8th graders


DATES: Feb 7, 14, 28 & March 7, 14, 21, 28 - 2014


COST: $75

All artists need a foundation of basic techniques before they can let their style and creativity shine through. Join becca for a 7 week survey of 2D essentials for fine artists. We will sample materials like graphite, charcoal, watercolor and oil pastel. We will try drawing

techniques like gesture, stipple, cross-hatch, and experience “en plein air” landscape painting. With a daypack full of art supplies, we will travel around the seacoast, visiting farms, animal shelters and beaches, looking for live models.

Environmental Sculpture WHO: 6th - 8th graders


DATES: Apr 7, 14, 21 & May 5, 12, 19 & Jun 2, 9 - 2014


COST: $75

We’ll travel around the seacoast area, building beautiful and meaningful sculptures out of what we find in various locations, from beaches to woodlands. When we finish a sculpture, we will document our creations with photography and then let them dissolve back into their natural state. Each participant will take home a photo essay of our environmental sculptures, knowing that this book is the only evidence of our eco-creation.

Sow, Grow, Cook and CompostWHO: 6th - 8th graders


DATES: April 9, 16, 23 & May 7, 14, 21 - 2014


COST: $75

This workshop will be a survey of community gardens and responsible farming, the SLO food movement and how local foodies are eating, as well as a behind-the-scenes look at area composting, where we will bring the cycle of sustenance around to soil again.

ARTS&

CULTURE


5TH GRADE PROGRAMSGirl Talk WHO: 5th grade girls

WHEN: After school until 5:00 PM

DATES & LOCATIONS: Dondero School - Mondays Immediately After School to 5:00 PM - Nov 4, 18, 25 & Dec 2, 9, 16 - 2013

New Franklin School - Wednesdays Immediately After School to 5:00 PM - Nov 6, 13, 20 & Dec 4, 11, 18 - 2013

Little Harbour School - Fridays Immediately After School to 5:00 PM - Nov 1, 8, 15, 22 & Dec 6, 13 - 2013

COST: $75

5th grade girls are invited to attend an after school program that is SURE to prove powerful! We will eat delicious snacks, chat about girl stuff and do a range of fun and interesting activities that promote creativity, knowledge, charisma, health and well-being.

PrintmakingWHO: 5th graders


DATES: Feb 3, 10, 17 & Mar 3, 10, 17 - 2014


COST: $75

This is a light survey of printmaking and in 6 weeks students will experience linoleum printing, wood cut, rubber prints, jello prints, stencil and screen printing.

Climbing ClubWHO: 5th graders


DATES: Oct 15, 22, 29 & Nov 5 - 2013


COST: $75

Join us as we climb high on the New Heights rock climbing wall, the indoor high challenge course, and Traip Academy’s climbing wall! We provide all of the gear and instruction!

Scratch & Makey MakeyWHO: 5th graders

WHEN: Fridays - Immediately after school until 5:00 PM

DATES: Jan 17, 24, 31 & Feb 7 - 2014

LOCATION: New Franklin

COST: $100

Students will create their own group video game using Scratch and experiment with Makey Make to virtually move items. Imagine bouncing a basketbal on the screen by touching one in real life!

RoboticsWHO: 5th graders


DATES: Apr 1, 8, 15, 22 - 2014


COST: $100

Make a robot that interacts with it’s surroundings to do something awesome. This challenge (decided by the group) could be anything from climbing a hill to dipping a fry in ketchup. Build and program LEGO robots as a team to succeed.

Card MagicWHO: 5th graders

WHEN: Thursdays - After school until 5:00 PM

DATES: May 8, 15, 22, 29 - 2014

LOCATION: Dondero

COST: $75

Ever wanted to amaze your teachers, friends, or relatives with just a simple deck of cards? Well here’s your chance. During this four- week workshop you will learn about the history of card magic and learn a few select easy tricks designed to wow your spectators.

DID YOU KNOW?Industries projected to have the most employment growth through 2018 are in scientific, technical, and computer systems design.

Youth who are involved in STEM after school are more likely to stay engaged with science and pursue careers. - US Bureau of Labor Statistics

Become a Gundalow Jr. Crew MemberWHO: 6th - 8th graders


DATES: Oct 4, 18, 25 - 2013


COST: $75

The historic Gundalow was built right here in Portsmouth and sails the Piscataqua River from spring to fall. Join us for three weeks after school, and become a Jr. Crew Member by learning to tie knots, read tides and maritime charts, sail on the boat, and finally- help put “her” away for the season.

Land & Sea SamplerWHO: 6th - 8th graders


DATES: Oct 9, 16, 23, 30 - 2014


COST: $75

This is a fabulous opportunity to learn new outdoor skills! We will boogie board, rock climb, hike up a mountain and mountain bike on local seacoast trails. No experience is necessary and we have all of the gear.

Climbing ClubWHO: 6th - 8th graders

WHEN: Wednesdays - 3:00 to 5:00 PM and 5:30 PM

DATES: Nov 6, 13, 20 & Dec 4 and 11 - 2013


COST: $100

Students will be challenged to climb the New Heights rock climbing wall and indoor high challenge course, Traip Academy’s climbing wall, Dover Indoor Ascent and Metro Rock in Newburyport. New Heights provides all of the gear and instruction!

Build a LongboardWHO: 6th - 8th graders


DATES: Oct 3, 10, 17, 24 and Nov 7, 14, 21 2013


COST: $150

Participants will hand craft their own signature longboard by shaping, sanding, designing and painting plywood into longboards. The final touch is a trip to Identity Skateboard Shop to buy trucks, wheels, and grip tape. Price includes all instruction and materials.

Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoeing WHO: 6th - 8th graders


DATES: Jan 30 & Feb 6, 13 - 2014


COST: $75

Students will cross country ski and snowshoe in the backwoods of the Seacoast as well as paths along the ocean. We have cross country skis and snowshoes to fit every participant.

Family Rock Climbing Nights WHO: Adult family members and youth ages 8 or older

WHEN: 6:00 to 8:00 PM

DATES: Feb 18, 2014 & March 5, 2014


COST: $15 per person

Families will be challenged together on the Parker Howe vertical and horizontal rock climbing walls. New Heights provides all the gear and instruction!

Archery WHO: 6th - 8th graders


DATES: Feb 3, 10, 17 - 2014


COST: $75

Brian’s Archery in Barrington has instructors who will teach the basics, and then let us practice shoot targets at the indoor range. Friendly competition provides a fun and challenging atmosphere.

Survival SkillsWHO: 6th - 8th graders


DATES: Apr 3, 10, 17 - 2014


COST: $75

Middle School Ski Package, VermontWHO: 6th - 8th graders

DATES: February 25, 26, 27 - 2014 (NH School Vacation)

COST: $450

Ski and snowboard the uncrowded slopes of Stowe, Vermont open to participants who already know how to ski or snowboard, as those wanting to learn. Beginners will be set up with lessons. Participants will ski a half day Monday, and full days on Tuesday and Wednesday. Lodging is at the Round Hearth and evening fun is planned each night. Trip cost includes lodging, lift tickets, breakfasts, and dinners.

Hiking Arches National Park, UtahWHO: High school students from all area schools

DATES: April 26 to May 1, 2014 (NH School Vacation)

COST: $1400

Arches National Park in Moab, Utah, is one of the most spectacular natural wonders in the United States. Students will hike throughout the park, as well as nearby Dead Horse State Park. The group will suit up and raft a section of the Colorado River! New Heights provides all of the gear and no experience is necessary! Trip cost includes flight, lodging, and food.

Building 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 skills.

Film Making: Slackline, Rappel & Parkour WHO: 6th - 8th graders


DATES: May 9, 16, 23 - 2014


COST: $75

Participants will learn the basics of action film making while learning to slack line, rock

rappel, and do parkour moves! Mini-action films will be shot and edited by students.

Surfing WHO: 6th - 8th graders - Must be age 12 or older


DATES: May 8, 15, 22 - 2014


COST: $75

Surfing the Seacoast beaches in spring! New Heights provides the boards, wetsuits and instruction. This three- day after school program is for surfers of all abilities experienced or not.

Zip-liningWHO: 6th - 8th graders

WHEN: Monday - 3:00 to 5:30 PM

DATES: May 20 - 2014


COST: $75

Ride Kittery’s zip line at Take Flight, the first Seacoast zip Line tour in Maine! After attending “flight school,” students will fly through the trees on 6 different zips.

SCHOOL YEAR ADVENTURE PROGRAMS CONTINUED

“My son comes home from every activity with a smile on his face and always a positive story about the New Heights staff.” Parent

OVERNIGHTEXPEDITIONS

2014

SUMMER

ADVENTURE

EXPEDITIONS

Adirondacks Canoe and Camp ExpeditionWHO: High school, including rising freshmen

DATES: July 7 to July 13, 2014

COST: $680

The Adirondacks have the clearest lakes in the Northeast, and are perfect for our 7-day canoe expedition. We will be dropped off nearly 40 miles south of our outfitter’s shop, and will paddle fully loaded canoes through lakes and rivers to complete our journey. Paddlers will acquire wilderness living skills, learn to rely on themselves and their peers while developing a wilderness ethic... and have a blast!

Rogue River Rafting and Hiking, OregonWHO: High School including rising freshmen

DATES: June 23 to 29, 2014

COST: $1,700

The Rogue River is among the world’s best whitewater, featuring over 80 Class III-IV rapids that make up narrow chutes, intricate rock gardens and big waves. Along with rafting, students will have the opportunity to paddle waves and narrow channels in inflatable kayaks, all under the watchful eye of experienced river guides. Price includes airfare, rafting, all food, gear and instruction.

Cape Cod Surfin SafariWHO: High school, including rising freshmen

DATES: July 15 to 17, 2014

COST: $300

The 11th annual three-day trip to ride the warm(ish) waves in Cape Cod fills fast! No experience is necessary. This expedition is for high school students, including those entering the 9th grade. New Heights provides the surfboards and wetsuits.

Channel Islands Kayak & CampWHO: High school, including rising freshmen

DATES: July 30 to Aug 5, 2014

COST: $1,700

Channel Islands off Ventura, CA, where we will camp with miniature foxes, kayak with seals, and hike 1000’ cliffs looking down on a bay that can only be reached by boat. We will kayak through many sea caves, including one that is 600’ feet deep!

White Mountains Hiking Expedition WHO: Middle school, including rising freshmen

DATES: August 11 to 15, 2014

COST: $480

We will spend four days hiking and camping. This annual expedition is a highlight of our summer and always fills up quickly. For 4 days, participants will team up with 3 instructors to hike and camp as well as explore waterfalls, swimming holes and mountain tops. Strong motivation is necessary as the participants will be responsible for carrying all of their gear and provisions in full-sized packs. Participants entering 6th to 8th grade are welcome.

For information about New Heights Leadership Initiatives, contact Meghan Rice at [email protected] or (603) 422-8235 or visit newheightsonline.org


LEADERSHIPINITIATIVES

Design Your Own Adventure ExpeditionNew 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.

Portsmouth High School Peer LeadershipFor 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 of positive change and become the community leaders of the future. Based on the Community Giving Circle model, students will choose a theme for their learning and service. Activities will include visits and mentoring with a wide array of community leaders with expertise in College and Career Communications, Civic and Social Community, Creating and Sustaining a Vibrant Community and Take Good Care: Managing Stress.

Team Building WorkshopsWorking 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 groups. Team building activities often include high ropes course challenges, rock wall climbing, visual arts activities, creative writing, and complex problem solving games. Prices start at $350 and vary depending on activities and group size.

“We learned responsibility, teamwork and most important– the meaning of friendship. We went from being Individuals to one single team that can overcome anything.” Final Journal Entry 2012 High School Utah Hiking Trip

“New Heights teaches leadership and group building traits that would help anyone

get through day to day life better.“

Middle School Participant

The New Heights In the Know Speaker Series discussions are geared for parents, grandparents, coaches or others who work with youth in pre-adolescence and adolescence.

In the Know brings together panels of experts on topics chosen by parents for a facilitated discussion so that together we can be informed and do our best to help our kids gain the confidence and independence they need.

It definitely is not easy, but research is clear that kids who have parents who actively communicate and support them will live healthier, happier lives. The volume of information, technology, and societal pressures parents must navigate with their children as they grow can be overwhelming.

Upcoming DiscussionsPeer PressureSeptember 26, 2013 - 6:30 PM to 8:00 PMCommunity Campus

Bully, the Movie and Discussion October 29, 2013 - 7:00 PMThe Music Hall, Portsmouth, NH

Social Media and the Developing BrainFebruary 13, 2014 - 6:30 PM to 8:00 PMCommunity Campus

Strong Start: Smart Kids, Healthy Relationships in a Hyper-sexualized CultureMay 8, 2014 - 6:30 PM to 8:00 PMCommunity Campus

Contact becca Pawling [email protected] with suggested topics or questions.

In the Know is free to the public thanks to our sponsor, Whole Life Health Care.

IN THE KNOW SPEAKER SERIES

2012 MAJOR SUPPORTERSFoundation for Seacoast Health

Portsmouth Regional Hospital

HealthcareGIVES NH

NH Charitable Foundation

2012 PROGRAM SUPPORTERS

City of Portsmouth

Daystar

Fuller Foundation

Jeremy Alex Fund

Joan Granlund

Jumpin’ Jays Fish Café

LizFit

LLH/LHM Foundation

Madmoe Corporation

STREM Chemicals

The North Face Explore Fund

The Provident Bank

Tony & Renee Marlon Charitable Foundation

NEW HEIGHTS SUPPORT

1. Required Registration Forms

Registration & medical forms can be downloaded at www.newheightsonline.org

Complete both sides of the School Year Registration Form

Complete ALL 4 SIDES of the Participant Information Form

Requires parent/guardian and youth signatures

2. Scholarships and Payment Plans

Scholarships and payment plans are available based on need

To discuss payment, call Mallory Sweeney at (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 payments can be mailed to Mallory Sweeney at:New Heights, 100 Campus Drive Suite 23, Portsmouth, NH 03801

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