Prescott Park Arts Festival's Camp ENCORE! is a summer theater education day camp in downtown Portsmouth, NH, serving over 335 campers ages 6–17 along the Piscataqua River. Campers explore acting through games, improvisation, and masterclasses with local artists, and every session ends in a fully staged public performance on the festival's Wilcox Main Stage. Scholarships are available, including a partnership that helps low-income families attend for free or reduced cost.
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We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Prescott Park Arts Festival directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★Ang SchuckleYou couldn't ask for a more welcoming STAFF! Everyone we met greeted us with a smile and took the time to make sure we had what we needed, knew where we were headed, etc. (Our "first-timer" faces must have given us away). Beautiful venue, eat to find, good show. What a gem in the city! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
★★★★★Christina MantasThe Summer Musicals are fantastic! The show is performed at sunset, giving it a beautiful glow. And for 5 bucks? Can't beat it. Definitely bring a blanket and go!
★★★★★AustinThe essential Portsmouth experience. The energy is amazing when everyone gathers around these amazing shows right by the river, and it just feels so special. The actors were all wonderful, there was plenty of food and drinks available as well as seating, the sound design was perfect (easy to clearly hear whereas it's sometimes difficult with indoor venues) and it was just a fantastic experience. Even though it did rain halfway through (no one's fault there) they were super accommodating with helping us with options afterwards. Highly recommended.
★★★Scott LinscottWe made key errors for what should have been an excellent night. 1) We arrived 10 minutes before show started so had no view of the stage. Arrive at least 60 minutes early. 2) We thought we would just buy dinner here. My wife joined the line at 6:55 PM. It's now 8 and she's still waiting. Pack your dinner. So, while I've been hanging around waiting to help her carry all the food back to our grandkids, I've photographed stunning flower gardens and snapped some of the stage. So, this review is only 3 stars but that's our own fault. It seems to be an excellent production, the sound is good, the stage design is awesome. We are just so far back that we are disconnected. Next time we will know and be smarter about things. What a gorgeous setting!
★★★★★Ian LeverSuch a cool part of Portsmouth. They have some pretty awesome artists there too. The good vibes, nice view of the water, and good music make it a place that is easy for everyone to enjoy.