AFTERSCHOOL IN

New Hampshire


Afterschool programs in New Hampshire keep kids safe, inspire learning, and give working parents peace of mind. Kids discover who they are and what they love to do, make smart choices, and avoid risky behaviors.

Unmet demand for afterschool and summer programs in New Hampshire is high

55k

In 2019, 54,667 children (29%) would have been enrolled in a summer program if one were available to them.

Afterschool programs are supporting kids and families in New Hampshire

Kids in afterschool enjoy a wide range of benefits, and parents and families benefit too:

78%

Keeping kids safe and out of trouble

90%

Giving working parents peace of mind

54%

Engaging kids in STEM learning

82%

Helping kids build
life skills

87%

Providing kids physical activity

New Hampshire parents strongly support afterschool

86%

of parents support public funding for afterschool

21st Century Community Learning Centers are the only federal funded before-school, afterschool, and summer learning programs.

TODAY

FY 2023

$6,515,398

in federal funds supports 21st CCLC programs statewide

Learn more about 21st Century Community Learning Centers

Learn More about Afterschool in New Hampshire

New Hampshire Contacts

NETWORK
AMBASSADORS
CAUCUS
VISTA

The statewide afterschool network is working to ensure that all kids have access to high-quality afterschool and summer learning programs.

Kimberly Meyer
New Hampshire Afterschool Network
165 South River Road, Unit F
Bedford, NH 3110
kmeyer@seresc.net
https://www.nhafterschool.org

AMBASSADORS work to ensure that all kids have access to high-quality afterschool and summer learning programs.

Ambassador Emeritus
Christine Gingerella
Office of Extended Learning - Laconia School District
39 Harvard Street
Laconia, NH 03246
603-832-5276
cgingerella@laconiaschools.org

Since 2005, members of the Afterschool Caucus in both the Senate and the House of Representatives have been building support and resources for quality afterschool programs.

Caucus members in your state:

Sen Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH)

For the past 7 years, the Afterschool Alliance has been a proud sponsor organization for national AmeriCorps VISTA projects, supporting State Afterschool Networks and STEM Ecosystems to increase the access to and quality of enrichment opportunities for youth.

Currently there are no Afterschool VISTA locations in your state.

TAKE ACTION!

Tell Congress to save New Hampshire's afterschool programs!

Sign the petition to support afterschool!

Donate $10 to help 4 kids have afterschool