Recreation, things to do, and after school programs
Recreation
This is a limited listing of nonprofit and city resources. For additional opportunities, consult the phone book and local newspapers.
For referrals to after school programs, contact the Child Care Resource and Referral Service (part of Easter Seals):
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Child Care Resource and Referral 226-3791, x25 or 1-800-307-2737, x8286
This information line provides up-to-date referrals to families seeking child care and after school programming, as well as assistance and training to child care providers.
Easter Seals, 2 Industrial Park Drive, Concord; 8:30am-4:30pm
Email: rgaudette@eastersealsnh.org
Audubon Society – Concord: 224-9909
3 Silk Farm Road, Concord
Seek to enhance a child’s ecological awareness and sense
of community by developing a relationship with the natural world
and with one another. Camps and programs allow youth to make new
discoveries and have fun learning. Information about specific
programs is posted the website.
Email: asnh@nhaudubon.org; website www.nhaudubon.org
Boy Scouts, Daniel Webster Council: 625-6431
571 Holt Avenue, Manchester, NH
Email: nhbsa@dwcbsa.org;
website: www.dwcbsa.org
Carter Hill Orchard: 225-2625
73 Carter Hill Road, Concord
Apple picking, tractor rides, nature trails, educational center and much more.
Christa McAuliffe Planetarium: 603-271-STAR (7827)
2 Institute Drive, Concord, NH
Concord Recreation Department 225-8690
1 White Street, Concord, NH 03301
Offers year round programs and activities for all ages, from 2
to 102. Take part in art, dance and archery classes to name a
few, over twenty types of camps, lots of preschool
programs, and sport leagues such as soccer, basketball and field
hockey. The Department coordinates numerous special events
around the City and operates four community centers, seven
seasonal pools and the schedules for all
city athletic fields and parks. All program
information is available on the website. Scholarships
available to Concord/Penacook residents.
Email: recreation@onconcord.com; website www.onconcord.com/recreation
Concord Boys & Girls Club: 224-1061
55 Bradley Street
Provides after school programming at its Concord facility as well as in neighboring communities, league play, and special events. Programming focuses on arts, character and leadership development, education and career development, health and life skills, and sports, fitness and recreation. The Club serves youth ages 6-18 with a separate setting for teens. Summer day camp is also provided.
Concord Community Music School 228-1196
Wall Street, Concord NH
CCMS offers high quality, diverse programs of musical instruction, performance, participation and community services to the people of New Hampshire. Early childhood programs and public events are listed on the website.
Concord Family YMCA 228-9622
This full service YMCA includes a main facility featuring a
pool, gym, fitness equipment and more as well as a separate
18,000 square foot child care facility. After school care
is also provided. The goal is to provide a safe
environment for individuals and families to strengthen their
spirit, mind, and body.
Scholarship assistance is available.
Concord Public Library: 225-8670
45 Green Street, Concord
In addition to library resources, offer story hour and special programs.
In addition to library resources, they offer story hour and special programs. Hours: Mon.- Wed. 9:00am-8:30pm, Th. 11:00am-5:30pm, Fri. and Sat. 9:00am-5:30pm, Sun. (Sept.-April) 1:00pm-5:30pm
Girls, Inc. 223-0087
Based on the Girls, Inc. national model targeting at-risk girls
age 6 - 18, provides after-school activities that empower girls
to be strong, smart and independent.
www.girlsincnewhampshire.org
Girl Scouts - Swift Water Council: 627-4158
Girl Scouts is a value based crisis prevention program, building
self-esteem and leadership for all girls, kindergarten through
high school, through troop/group meetings during the school
year. Summer camp opportunities.
www.swgirlscouts.org
Kimball Jenkins Estate, School of Art: 225-3932
Offers programming for youth.
Museum of New Hampshire History: 228-6688
6 Eagle Square, Concord
Hours:
- Tuesday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Sunday 12 noon to 5 p.m.
- Also open Monday 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. from July 1 through October 15 and in December.
Admission:
- $5.50 for adults, $4.50 for seniors, $3 for children 6-18, with a family maximum of $17
- Children under 6 and members of the New Hampshire Historical Society admitted free
Guided school and youth tours also are available. Visit our school programs page (http://www.nhhistory.org/edu_dept.html) for details on our varied programs. For more information, and to arrange your visit, contact Education Services.
Society for the Protection of NH Forests 224-9945
One of the country's most effective statewide land conservation organizations. As a non-profit membership organization, the Forest Society is dedicated to protecting the state's most important landscapes while promoting the wise use of its renewable natural resources. Offer field trips, special events, and hiking locations.
The Little Nature Museum 746-6121
656 Gould Hill Road (Gould Hill Orchards), Contoocook, NH
A small nature center that seeks to raise awareness and appreciation of the natural environment through hands-on exhibits, interactive collections, trails, and special programs. Open seasonally from June through late October and during the off season the Museum offers programming at the Hopkinton Town Library in Contoocook. The Museum suggests a $1 admission fee.
Email: info@littlenaturemuseum.org; website: www.littlenaturemuseum.org