The Drop-In Center is open year round, with extended opportunities on early release Wednesdays, school vacation weeks, days off from school and during the summer break. Activities include trips & excursions, art & music appreciation, academic enrichment, leadership development, mentoring, prevention and recreational programming. PYW provides daily meals and snacks, along with access to a fully stocked food pantry which is accessible daily and by special request for parents and guardians of school aged children in town.

The CIT program is for campers who are 16 years old by June 24th. The program’s focus is on personal leadership and development — the first step in the Camps leadership training series. Once this program is completed, campers can apply for the LIT (Leadership in training) program. The Coniston Leader-In-Training (LIT) program is the second phase of Coniston’s Leadership Program and a majority of our Campers-In-Training (CITs) apply after completing their CIT summer. There are 20 girl LIT spots and 16 boy LIT spots available each summer. Unlike the CIT program the LIT program is a paid position with YMCA Camp Coniston.

Nashua PAL provides free after school programming at the PAL Youth Safe Haven located at 52 Ash Street. The Center offers homework help, mentoring, various enrichment programs, and recreational activities. Nashua PAL also offers Juvenile Court Diversion along with a host of sports programs for youth, including football, cheerleading, basketball, street hockey, cross country, track and field, and boxing (adult and youth for boxing only).

Making Change is a group model designed and developed by Second Growth to provide prevention education and guidance to adolescents and young adults within the pre-contemplative and contemplative stages of their journey toward harm-reduction and sobriety. Second Growth hosts two Making Change groups on Tuesday evenings beginning at 5 pm. The first Group is for teens between the ages of 11 and 14 who are middle-school aged. The second Group is for teens between the ages of 14 and 19 who are high-school aged. Between the two Groups we enjoy social time while we serve a casual meal of pizza and beverages. All participants are welcome to attend this dinner time break.

This organization offers a variety of FREE athletic and enrichment programs for youth in the greater Manchester area including boxing, baton twirling, chess, dodgeball, girl scouts, Real Champions Jiu Jitsu (a Brazilian martial art), skateboarding, wrestling, and Aikido (a Japanese martial art)

The mission of YYOUTH Matter is to increase resiliency in our communities’ youth and their families through social-emotional support, academic development and healthy living initiatives, equipping them to achieve their greatest potential.

At Zebra Crossings programs teens will have an opportunity to serve as a role model and mentor for younger participants, while learning and growing themselves.

The Leader In Training program is a blended, two-week camp experience for teens. This opportunity will introduce teens to the Y leadership philosophy, facilitating character development, learning to build and lead activities, as well as give them time to enjoy being a camper.

CAST’s mission is to prevent substance misuse in the Souhegan Valley, promote healthy choices among youth, and educate, support, and strengthen families.

Our signature Summer Leadership Program is a dynamic residential week of leadership development, self-discovery, and social connection. Throughout the week, participants also increase their knowledge on a variety of topics including substance misuse and substance use disorders, bullying, sexual health, conflict resolution, and health and wellness.