New Hampshire Afterschool Network

06/01/2026

Professional development opportunity for Seacoast friends

05/28/2026

Looking Ahead: Summer Learning Week (July 14–18)

NHAN is preparing to celebrate Summer Learning Week this July by highlighting the impact of summer programs across New Hampshire.

Throughout the week, we will:

Share youth and program stories
Highlight summer learning opportunities
Promote STEM, wellness, and enrichment activities
Elevate the voices of OST professionals and families
Showcase the role summer programs play in supporting working families and whole child development

Programs interested in participating or being highlighted are encouraged to reach out to NHAN. Check out our summer learning page on our website for more information https://www.nhafterschool.org/summer-learning

05/27/2026

NHAN has the privilege of being a resource table at the 8th annual Magnifying Voices: expressive art contest, a project of the Children's System of Care. I am joining partners such as Connor's Climb Foundation YouthWell New Hampshire NAMI New Hampshire and many more.

Don't miss all the fun! Scan the QR Code in the pictures or go to tinyurl.com/MVCelebrationLive to watch along :)

Have a child in your program who entered? Let us know!

05/27/2026

Learn more at aa3pm.co

05/26/2026

Summer programs are not a luxury for New Hampshire families — they are a lifeline.

As highlighted in a recent New Hampshire Bulletin article, summer learning and out-of-school time programs provide far more than activities for youth. They support working parents, keep young people safe and engaged, and help prevent summer learning loss.

Yet too many families across New Hampshire still struggle to access affordable summer opportunities due to cost, transportation, and limited program availability.

According to new America After 3PM data, 1 in 2 children in New Hampshire are missing out on summer programs.

Summer learning supports:
☀️ Academic growth
☀️ Mental health and belonging
☀️ Working families and local employers
☀️ Career exploration and STEM learning
☀️ Safe, supportive spaces for youth

Investing in summer learning means investing in New Hampshire’s youth, workforce, and future.

Read the full article from the New Hampshire Bulletin here:
https://newhampshirebulletin.com/2026/05/26/for-new-hampshires-working-parents-summer-programs-are-a-lifeline-not-a-luxury/

When people think about summer in New Hampshire, they often picture camps, swimming, hiking trails, playgrounds, and long afternoons outside with friends. But for many working families, summer brings something else entirely: stress.

05/21/2026

These summer program stats? Kinda impossible to ignore 👀
Swipe for the numbers behind the need from the Afterschool Alliance's new special report on summer: "The Summer Struggle for Everyday Families: Affording the Opportunities Parents Want for Youth."

https://afterschoolalliance.org/.../AA3PM-The-Summer...
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05/19/2026

☀️ New data shows that parents of 72,834 New Hampshire children want summer programs — but 35,715 kids still don’t have access. That means nearly 1 in 2 children are missing out on summer learning, enrichment, and safe spaces to grow and connect.

Summer programs support kids, families, and communities — and the need is clear. 💛

For more information, visit Afterschool Alliance After 3PM Summer Report https://afterschoolalliance.org/AA3PM/landing/

05/18/2026

This week, NHAN represented New Hampshire at the 50 State Afterschool Network Convening, joining statewide afterschool leaders from across the country to strengthen conversations around afterschool, summer learning, and youth opportunities.

NHAN shared the exciting progress, partnerships, and impact happening across New Hampshire while collaborating with peers on strategies to expand access to high-quality Out-of-School Time programs statewide.

Conversations also focused on the ongoing challenges facing OST professionals — including workforce development, funding sustainability, mental health supports, and equitable access — and the importance of continued investment in programs that support youth, families, communities, and New Hampshire’s workforce.

05/15/2026

Reminder that in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month… we’re launching something new.

OST Cares is a new pilot focused on supporting youth mental health in Out-of-School time programs—and our Interest Survey is officially OPEN.

This isn’t just another training. It’s a year-long experience that includes:
✨ Monthly trainings
✨ A Community of Practice (real conversations, real support)
✨ Connections to partners like Peers NOT Fears, Connor's Climb Foundation, NAMI
✨ A $500 program stipend to support your participation

We’re looking for a small cohort of OST programs across NH that want to:
✔ Better support youth experiencing stress or behavioral challenges
✔ Strengthen staff wellness and reduce burnout
✔ Build stronger connections to community mental health resources

📅 Program runs: August 2026 – June 2027

👉 Apply here: https://forms.gle/tDuUkt75NZxa41y68
👉 Learn more here: https://www.nhafterschool.org/ostcares

Spots are limited—if this feels like something your program needs, we encourage you to apply.

05/12/2026

Another commentary written by NHAN Network Lead. This is in regards to the 1.2 million tabled for workforce and quality. https://newhampshirebulletin.com/2026/05/11/when-decisions-stall-in-new-hampshire-kids-and-families-feel-it-first/