New Hampshire Afterschool Network

06/12/2026

We hope your summer is off to a great start. Please join us and the National Summer Learning Association in celebrating and highlighting your important work by taking part in the National Summer Learning Week, July 6-10. It’s a great chance to invite funders, policymakers and media to come see your program and kids in action.

06/12/2026

Pack Your Toolbox: Strategies For Your Best Summer Yet

June 17 | 12:00 - 12:45 ET

Summer camp moves fast—and the small moments matter. In this practical and engaging workshop, staff will explore simple, actionable strategies rooted in relationships, planning, and presence to help create a camp experience where young people feel connected, engaged, and supported. Participants will leave with mindset shifts and ready-to-use tools that strengthen belonging, reduce stress, and help both youth and staff thrive throughout the summer.

This summer tools workshop brings together mindset shifts, planning practices, and in-the-moment strategies that help staff stay grounded, connected, and proactive with young people. You’ll learn how to respond with clarity when things get hard and use simple tools that support belonging, regulati...

06/11/2026

🚨 Lunch & Learn Alert — Friday at Noon! 🚨

Did you know that according to the 2023 NH Youth Risk Behavior Survey, many New Hampshire youth report first using substances such as alcohol, opioids, ni****ne, ma*****na, and inhalants before the age of 15?

That's why creating supportive environments for youth and families matters.

Join us this Friday from 12:00–1:00 PM for the first session in our Community Connections Series featuring Recovery Friendly Workplace.

Together we'll explore how supporting workforce wellness, building recovery-friendly environments, and strengthening community connections can help create positive outcomes for both the adults who serve youth and the young people in our programs.

💻 Free Virtual Session
🕛 Friday | 12:00–1:00 PM
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-connections-series-tickets-1990569365557

Because prevention, connection, and support are everyone's responsibility.

06/11/2026

Beating the 'Summer Slide' doesn't have to be a chore! Quality programs offer vital opportunities to interact with peers and build social skills, keeping brains active through meaningful connection.

In New Hampshire, parents aren't just looking for academics—they want summer experiences that build confidence and support mental health and well-being. Whether it's an outdoor adventure or a screen-free project at a local library or community center, these programs provide a safe, fun, and active environment where youth can truly grow.

With a 90% satisfaction rate from parents who have found a program, the impact of summer learning is clear. Let’s work together to ensure every child has a summer full of opportunity! ☀️📚

06/10/2026

Looking for professional development and events? Check out our events page on our website

Explore our trainings and special events designed to equip you with the essential tools, strategies, and resources needed to enhance your programs and better support youth.

06/10/2026

🤖 Check out this video created during the STEM Next Opportunity Fund AI Summer Bootcamp!

AI is becoming an important part of education, the workforce, and everyday life. For out-of-school time programs, understanding AI helps us prepare youth with the digital literacy, creativity, and critical thinking skills they'll need for the future.

We're excited to continue exploring how AI can support learning in OST settings.

🎥 Watch the video and stay tuned for upcoming AI learning opportunities through NHAN!

06/10/2026

A new STEM Next issue brief exploring why afterschool and summer programs are essential infrastructure for AI literacy, and what it will take to scale what works nationwide.

06/10/2026

We love seeing community partnerships at work! Who do your programs partnership with? Give them a tag in the comments.

06/10/2026

Join us this Thursday, June 11th! The NH Child Care Advisory Council meets from 1:00–3:00 PM. Attend in person at ONE Delta Drive, Concord, or join virtually. Check the link below for the Zoom info! 💻🏛️

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84655462787?pwd=3wdNPipcZRYao20qTa8ILqjidVg3B5.1

Meeting ID: 846 5546 2787
Passcode: 572869

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06/08/2026

The "Summer Struggle" is real. Approximately 1 in 2 New Hampshire children are missing out on the summer opportunities their parents want for them.

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