In the quaint, enchanting state of New Hampshire, nestled amidst the grandeur of towering mountains and lush, verdant forests, a curious activity brings glee to the young inhabitants. This isn't the usual hide-and-seek or a game of tag; rather, it's an adventure that splashes rainbows on white canvases, a magical activity known as painting! Meet Puddle Paws, the imaginative raccoon with a flamboyant tail, who is the leader of this colorful troop. Puddle Paws is not just any raccoon; he’s a raccoon with a funny beret, a paintbrush in one hand, and a never-ending palette of paints in the other. His radiant colors are the talk of the town, and his tail, well, it looks like a rainbow exploded on it! The kids of New Hampshire eagerly gather around Puddle Paws every weekend. They dive into their imaginations, using every color of the spectrum to bring their visions to life. From painting the crimson leaves of fall to the sparkling blue lakes, these kids are little artists in the making. Every painting session with Puddle Paws is filled with laughter, silliness, and colorful whirlwinds. Paint often ends up on their cheeks more than their canvases, and sometimes, if you squint your eyes just right, you might spot a child with a rainbow tail, just like Puddle Paws! So, in the heart of New Hampshire, where the mountains kiss the sky, a peculiar raccoon and his band of merry painters fill the world with colors, one giggle and paintbrush stroke at a time.
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Swift Nature Camp is the perfect place for your child to spend their summer! Our overnight camp for boys and girls ages 6-15 is located in beautiful Wisconsin. We offer a unique blend of traditional summer camp activities and environmental education to help kids increase their appreciation for nature, science, and the environment. We’ve got it all – fun, friendships, adventure trips, and nature! Spend your summer with us – you’ll never forget it!
Welcome to our pottery studio! We have a wide variety of pottery pieces, all with prices that include the paint and firing. With over 100 colors to choose from and available stamps, stencils, transfers and guidance from our creative staff, you're sure to find the perfect project for you! No experience or studio fee required, so bring the whole family and let the fun begin!
The Portsmouth Music and Arts Center (PMAC) has been inspiring and motivating music and art students of all ages since its founding in 2002. We believe that the commitment of our faculty to the highest educational standards, coupled with the dedication of the students, is at the heart of our success. At PMAC, we offer a broad selection of educational programs that meet the needs and ambitions of students regardless of age or ability. Our teaching methodology, regardless of genre or medium, strives to help our students build strong foundations. Our music curriculum has expanded in recent years to cover classical, jazz, blues, bluegrass, folk and rock. Additionally, we regularly welcome guest artists to introduce our students to a variety of culturally diverse traditions. Our visual arts program also focuses on strong foundations via a range of media and cultures. Our goal is always to give our students the opportunity to reach their full creative potential.
Established in 1854, The Granite YMCA has been part of the state for over 166 years. We have branches in six locations across the state – Manchester, Goffstown, Concord, Londonderry, Portsmouth, and Rochester – and provide a range of youth development, healthy living, family strengthening, and social responsibility services. We also offer camping programs to help foster growth and development in young people. Our commitment to the community extends beyond our programming. In 2020, The Granite YMCA provided over $1 million in assistance to 5,144 individuals across New Hampshire. This included a sliding scale fee structure to ensure those in need had access to our services, free use of facilities to various non-profits, camp scholarships, and reduced fee or free child care services.
Bring your child to explore and experience some of the most pristine, protected and safe backwaters in New England. Our dynamic kayak camp is sure to provide the perfect opportunity for kids to learn the sport of kayaking while also having fun. We'll teach your child all the fundamentals of kayaking, along with important safety and rescue techniques. Plus, our camp has an environmental component, emphasizing the natural and local history of the region. Regardless of their level of experience, all campers will be challenged through adventure-based learning in nature's classroom. So why not give your child a summer to remember with an exciting kayak camp experience?