2026 SUMMER PROGRAMS
ORYA summer programs will be used as fundraising initiatives for ORYA and specific in-season programs. ORYA looks forward to providing fun and developmentally appropriate programs that improve our ability to offer quality programming during the regular seasons. Programs will be posted as they are created.
2026 ICE HOCKEY SKILLS
This skills Series will focus on skating and stick-handling as a way of keeping players in shape and developing skills and habits for the upcoming season. Coaches will be ORYA Hockey coaches. Sessions will be held on Friday mornings at the Dover Ice Arena. Note the first and last dates are slightly earlier. While most participants will be ORYA players, we welcome players from any program.
*A minimum of 16 players in each age group are needed to make this program successful.
DATES | July 10, 17, 24, 31 Aug. 7, 14,
U8 and U10 Age Groups: 7:00-8:00am
U12 and U14 Age Groups: 8:00-9:00am
LOCATION | Dover Ice Arena
TUITION | $180
*Limited to 25 players per age group
REG. DEADLINE | June 15
2026 volleyball SKILLS
ORYA’s summer volleyball clinic will provide players a fun environment to learn age-appropriate skills & techniques. Players will learn the fundamentals of passing, hitting and over hand serving. More specifically, players will learn footwork, arm swings, and the keys to passing. They will come away with a better understanding of the rules of the game as well as how a basic offense and defense work. They will get LOTS of small group instruction as well as play time in drills and game-like settings. The main goal will be to develop players skills, knowledge of the game, and a passion for the sport. Clinics will be run by Annabelle Svenson! The drills used and skills taught will cover the same fundamental principles as the ones used at ORMS and ORHS.
*A minimum of 10 players in each age group are needed to make this program successful.
WEDNESDAYS | July 1,8, 15, 22, 29
GRADES 5-8 | 3:00pm -4:00pm
LOCATION | Barrington Middle School
TUITION | $125
*Limited to 30 participants
Reg. Deadline | June 15
+$15 Late Registration | June 16 Onward
2026 volleyball SKILLS
ORYA’s summer volleyball clinic will provide players a fun environment to learn age-appropriate skills & techniques. Players will learn the fundamentals of passing, hitting and over hand serving. More specifically, players will learn footwork, arm swings, and the keys to passing. They will come away with a better understanding of the rules of the game as well as how a basic offense and defense work. They will get LOTS of small group instruction as well as play time in drills and game-like settings. The main goal will be to develop players skills, knowledge of the game, and a passion for the sport. Clinics will be run by Annabelle Svenson! The drills used and skills taught will cover the same fundamental principles as the ones used at ORMS and ORHS.
*A minimum of 10 players in each age group are needed to make this program successful.
WEDNESDAYS | July 1,8, 15, 22, 29
GRADES 5-8 | 3:00pm -4:00pm
LOCATION | Barrington Middle School
TUITION | $125
*Limited to 30 participants
Reg. Deadline | June 15
+$15 Late Registration | June 16 Onward
Summer FIELD HOCKEY SKILLS 2026
ThisSummer we are offering field hockey skills that will introduce players to the sport with fun games & exercises to teach the core skills needed for future success. Lots of fun games and activities will allow our young players to learn while having fun.
We are in search of parent volunteer assistant coaches to help guide players. Please let us know if you can help assist on your registration.
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REG DEADLINE | June 25
+$20 LATE REGISTRATION | June 25th onward
TUESDAYS| July , 7, 14, 21,28 Aug, 4,11
Grades K&1 | 5:00-5:45pm
Grades 2-4 | 6:00-7:00pm
LOCATION | Demerritt Field Madbury NH
Resident Rates:
Durham | $85
Lee | $85
Madbury | $60
Other | $100
2026 Ultimate Frisbee
Come check out the fastest growing team sport in the United States! Ultimate Frisbee is an exciting field sport with a flying disc (frisbee) that combines the non-stop movement and athletic endurance of soccer with aerial passing skills. It is also governed by Spirit of the Game – a tradition of sportsmanship that places the responsibility for fair play on the players. Learn more at USA Ultimate. We stress sportsmanship and fun at this camp. SAFETY: WHAT TO BRING: Cleats, a full water bottle, sunscreen and clothes appropriate for exercise and the weather.
Includes a free T-shirt for those that are signed up by June 1st
*Limited to 40 participants
In New Hampshire, there are many options for play - see Seacoast Ultimate options! Oyster River and other high schools have after-school clubs. A NH high school team has competed in the U.S. Youth Club Championships since 2017. Join us!
TUESDAYS | June30th,July , 7, 14, 21, 28 Aug. 4, 11, 18
COED GRADES 3-8 | 6:00-7:30pm (grades as of 2025-2026 school year)
LOCATION | Tibbetts Field
TUITION | $100
*Limited to 40 participants -
Reg. Deadline | June 1
+$15 Late Registration | June 2 Onward
2026 strength and Conditioning program
Our Youth Strength & Conditioning Program is designed to help athletes in grades 5–8 build a strong foundation for long-term athletic development.
Each session combines strength training and conditioning in a structured, coach-led environment. Athletes will learn proper technique while developing strength, coordination, and overall fitness.
Training sessions will include:
• Squats and hinge patterns (foundational lower body strength)
• Upper body pushing and pulling movements
• Carries and core work for stability and durability
• Sled pushes and functional conditioning
• Bike intervals to build aerobic capacity and enduranceEvery session is designed to be safe, progressive, and engaging, helping athletes improve performance while building confidence and resilience.
No prior strength training experience is needed.
Location: Great Bay Strength and Conditioning 32 Nimble Hill Rd Newington NH
Duration: 1 Hour each session
10 AM on Tuesdays
4PM on Thursdays
Program timeline: 6/23 -8/13
Length of Program: 8 WeeksCost of one day per week only: $199
Cost of Both: $299Minimum of 6 to run per session and max of 16 per session
Reg. Deadline | June 15th
+$15 Late Registration | June 16th Onward
2026 Baseball clinic with ORHS Coach Aaron Pomeroy
ORYA’s extended baseball clinic will help our young players get additional time on the field following the short spring season while working on key fundamentals such as fielding, hitting, throwing, and base running. Through fun games and exercises our objective is to offer a fun & welcoming environment where players can build on their passion for the game while making improvements to their overall game. Players will have a break halfway through the day so please pack a healthy snack and plenty of water.This camp is for baseball players who played in Live pitch minors and Majors this sprint- Ages 8-12
DATES | August 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
TIME | 9:00-12:00pm
COED AGE GROUP | Live Pitch & Majors Players as of 2026 spring season
LOCATION | Demerritt Park
TUITION | $195
REG. DEADLINE | June 15
+$15 LATE REGISTRATION | June 16 Onward
2025 Baseball clinic with ORHS Coach Cam Calato
ORYA’s extended baseball clinic will help our young players get additional time on the field following the short spring season while working on key fundamentals such as fielding, hitting, throwing, and base running. Through fun games and exercises our objective is to offer a fun & welcoming environment where players can build on their passion for the game while making improvements to their overall game. Players will have a break halfway through the day so please pack a healthy snack and plenty of water.
DATES | August 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
TIME | 9:00-12:00pm
COED AGE GROUP | Live Pitch & Majors Players as of 2025 spring season
LOCATION | Demerritt Park
TUITION | $185
REG. DEADLINE | June 1
+$15 LATE REGISTRATION | June 2 Onward
Junior Golf Camp @ THE OAKS Golf Club
Schedule: Fridays 10-11am
Cost: $145 per student for the 5-week session
Oyster River Junior Golf Instructional Series
Cost: $145 per student for the 5-week session
When: Fridays – 10:00 -11:00a
- Session 1: Friday, July 17th
- Welcome to Golf
- Safety, etiquette, and fun introduction to the game
- Grip, stance, posture basics
- Session 2: Friday, July 24th
- Launch It
- Basic swing motion (setup → finish)
- Contact first, then direction
- Session 3: Friday, July 31st
- Driving School
- Tee height, ball position, swinging for balance
- Intro to driver vs iron differences
- Session 4: Friday, August 7th
- Short Game Wizard
- Basics of chipping (setup, weight forward, simple motion)
- Landing spot awareness
- Session 5: Friday, August 14th
- Putting Masters
- Grip, setup, and stroke basics
- Distance control vs direction
- Putting Masters
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Jul, 17th, 24th and 31st
August 7 and 14
Location: The Oaks Golf Club Somersworth NH
Cost: $145 for 5 weeks -
REG. DEADLINE | June 15th
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- Short Game Wizard
- Driving School
- Launch It
- Welcome to Golf
- Session 1: Friday, July 17th
2024 Golf Program
Golf is back with a new approach! We're rolling out a new approach to youth golf. We've taken a gradual approach to instruction with our first two dates happening at Fore on 4 driving range, the next two dates meeting at Rockingham CC to use a mix of range and course play concluding with two final dates at Apple Hill Golf Course to play on their par 3 course. Coaches will introduce participants to the basics of the game at each major area - setup & swing, putting, short-game and etiquette.
DATES | July 17, 24, 31, Aug. 7, 14, 21
TIME | 5:00-6:30pm
COED AGE GROUP | Entering Grades 3-8
LOCATIONS | Fore on 4 (7/17, 7/24), Rockingham CC (7/31, 8/7), Apple Hill (8/14, 8/21)
TUITION | $125
*Limited to 16 participants
REG. DEADLINE | June 1
+$15 LATE REGISTRATION | June 2 Onward
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ORYA Mission Statement
The Oyster River Youth Association provides inclusive, fair, diverse, and developmentally appropriate recreational programs to the youth of Durham, Lee, and Madbury, NH. ORYA meets the changing needs of the children and families in our community for sports and recreational activities by acquiring and maintaining facilities, promoting volunteerism, and seeking collaborative and strategic partnerships.