The UNH Cooperative Extension Nutrition Connections Program provides nutrition education and food resource management education to low-income adults and youth throughout the state. They use a variety of nutrition curricula based on the unique needs of clients. They work with clients on a one-to-one basis, small group basis and also via social marketing. The Cooking Basics program provides 6-8 free in-home sessions that teaches participants to hands on cooking and to create a recipie file of family favorites, demonstrates healthy choices, how to stretch the food dollars, staying active and more.

Our summer program consists of six weeklong sessions at Camp Sebago. Children come from Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. The main camp program is geared to boys and girls ages 7 - 12. We also offer one week of teen camp for ages 13 - 16 where campers may spend the week camping out, sleeping in tents and cooking meals over a fire.

Classes in karate, skiing and swimming.

The food pantry is open to the public and serves families in the Lakes Region. The food pantry has food and bathroom supplies. Two person tents and sleeping bags available to homeless while supplies last.

After school program that provides qualified staff to supervise and guide your child. Includes vacation days, snow days, and vacation weeks at after-school rates. Activities include recreational swimming, sports activities, arts and crafts, and even time to do homework. Our policy is to provide services regardless of ability, whether financial or physical. Transportation to the Nashua YMCA is provided from Nashua public schools to the Nashua Y. Transportation to the Merrimack YMCA provided from Mastricola Middle and Elementary Schools, Reeds Ferry Elementary, and Thorntons Ferry Elementary.

The Conway Police Department also promotes safety for children by offering bicycle helmets for children in need of one. Through a New Hampshire Highway Safety Grant the Conway Police Department receives a donation of 25 youth size bicycle helmets each year. Each year the Department also participates in a local Bike Rodeo at which time some of the helmets are given out. Please contact Conway Police Department for more information.

To bring about meaningful change, individuals need ongoing encouragement and tools. At The Granite YMCA, we offer training, resources, and support to empower our neighbors to make change, bridge gaps, and overcome obstacles. We are proud to offer enrichment programs to help strengthen the communities we serve.

The Riverbend Performing Arts Program (Riverbend Youth Company and School of Theater Arts) is a unique program designed to give young people the tools – and the hope – they need to build a real future. The program supports the mission of the Boys and Girls Club of Souhegan Valley by providing area youth with the opportunity to experience the love, passion and joy of being involved in a creative theater arts process.

The Nashua Y has summer camp options for kids in preschool all the way up to grade 12. Vacation Camp includes: swimming, 1 FIELD TRIP, arts and crafts, and gym games. Campers should bring a snack, lunch, swim- suit, towel, and appropriate play clothes for the weather. First priority given to current After School participants.

The UNH Cooperative Extension Nutrition Connections Program provides nutrition education and food resource management education to low-income adults and youth throughout the state. They use a variety of nutrition curricula based on the unique needs of clients. They work with clients on a one-to-one basis, small group basis and also via social marketing. The Cooking Basics program provides 6-8 free in-home sessions that teaches participants to hands on cooking and to create a recipie file of family favorites, demonstrates healthy choices, how to stretch the food dollars, staying active and more.

The UNH Cooperative Extension Nutrition Connections Program provides nutrition education and food resource management education to low-income adults and youth throughout the state. They use a variety of nutrition curricula based on the unique needs of clients. They work with clients on a one-to-one basis, small group basis and also via social marketing. The Cooking Basics program provides 6-8 free in-home sessions that teaches participants to hands on cooking and to create a recipie file of family favorites, demonstrates healthy choices, how to stretch the food dollars, staying active and more.

This organization offers: athletics, career exploration, mentoring, tutoring, and youth development. The services are for youth between 8 and 21 in the greater Manchester area. All athletics, activities, and services are FREE.

Girls Inc. NH offers full-day summer camp led by trained professionals, mentoring programs at both centers along with our highly respected Young Women's Leadership program.

Public library for the City of Nashua

The Granite YMCA offers a wide variety of programs that are designed to help empower youth to reach their full potential, improve the health and well-being of those in our communities, as well as inspire others to give back. Between all of our enrichments such as swim lessons and youth sports, to our wellness offerings including group exercise and swimming, there really is something for everyone at the Y! Our enrichments run throughout the year as “sessions” that are typically 6-7 weeks long with interim weeks in between. If you do not see any programs available, we are likely in the middle of a session. Please review our session schedule to see all upcoming sessions and registration dates

After school program that provides qualified staff to supervise and guide your child. Includes vacation days, snow days, and vacation weeks at after-school rates. Activities include recreational swimming, sports activities, arts and crafts, and even time to do homework. Our policy is to provide services regardless of ability, whether financial or physical. Transportation to the Nashua YMCA is provided from Nashua public schools to the Nashua Y. Transportation to the Merrimack YMCA provided from Mastricola Middle and Elementary Schools, Reeds Ferry Elementary, and Thorntons Ferry Elementary.

This department has recreational activities, programs, classes and special events for persons of all ages. The department has a community center, a community garden, special programs for seniors.

Online resource for educating parents and community members about how to find the right camp for a child and to generate possible camp options: https://www.acanewengland.org/for-families-public/find-a-camp/

A thrift store that provides low cost clothing, shoes, household items and furniture to those in need. Donations accepted during store hours and includes clothing, household items and furniture in clean good condition. This store will also do cleanouts for apartments.

ReKINDling Curiosity provides camp scholarships to eligible children and their families so they can attend a participating summer camp.

Offers a variety of health, fitness, exercise, sports, leisure, swimming, and wellness activities and programs for all ages

At the Y, we do offer financial assistance for those families in need. We also accept State of New Hampshire reimbursements. Proof of assistance and a completed child care provider form (1863) must be provided at time of registration. All families who receive financial assistance, whether through the Y or the State, must also stay current with their payments. Families are responsible for all fees not paid by the state. The state will not generally pay for any absences, nor will they pay late or no-call fees, or for days in which your child is picked up early and does not attend the minimum number of hours.

Driver Education is helpful at any age for a New Hampshire driver license. DMV has a listing of driver education schools throughout the state. Commercial Driver Education Schools licensed by the State of New Hampshire, listed by town or city. Please Note: Not all commercial driving schools licensed by the DMV are reflected here. Some preferred not to be added to the list.

Provides information and referrals to local child care providers, information and resources on paying for child care and referrals to camps. Provides start up training and programming assistance, recruits and trains child care providers who serve the community.