Immunization is our best defense in the fight against vaccine-preventable diseases. Vaccines are provided free of charge for all children through 18 years of age.
Immunization services are provided during specified clinic times and all clients are reminded to bring a copy of your current immunization record with you. Go to https://www.manchesternh.gov/Departments/Health/Clinics/Immunization for current
clinic times.
The City of Manchester Health Department works with the Manchester School District to bring dental care to children in need at Manchester’s elementary, middle, and high schools. Dental care is provided on a dental van at each school during school hours by a certified Public Health Dental Hygienist and, when needed, a licensed dentist. Students can also be referred to local dental offices for ongoing dental care. The program serves an average of 600 students each school year at all 21 Manchester public schools.
With support from the USDA Child and Adult Care Program, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Manchester operates a year-round meals and food pantry program for Club members and families. Breakfast and dinner is offered each weekday. The USDA Summer Food Service Program extends meals to Club members and families and the general public.
Summer starts at the Club! There’s something for every age at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Manchester Summer Programs! From outdoor adventure and classic day-camp fun to hands-on STEM learning and teen leadership opportunities, we’ve got your family covered. Our programs are engaging and affordable. Designed to help kids and teens build confidence, friendships, and lifelong memories.
Kidz Kamp (K & Grade 1)
Camp Foster (Grades 2–7)
STEM Launch Lab (Grades 5–8)
Tween/Teen Full Day (Grades 6–12)
Tween/Teen Drop-In (Grades 6–12)
For more information about each program, visit bgcgm.org/summer-programs
The programs run out of both the Union Street Clubhouse at 555 Union Street, Manchester, NH and Camp Foster at 36 Camp Allen Road, Bedford, NH.
The Union St. Clubhouse located at 555 Union St. provides out of school enrichment program and mentoring for Manchester’s youth in grades K-12. Includes both before and after school latchkey programming.
The Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) Amiko Youth Program is aimed to better serve the needs of the New American community in Manchester, NH and provide a pathway to higher education.
Food Distribution, college and career consultation, learning hub community space, connection to post secondary education, and pathway into civic engagement and education.
EXCELL-in-STEM offers an intensive 4-5 week summer programs for middle and high school English learners; combines hands-on learning in science and engineering with English language development.
UNH Upward Bound program helps low-income, potential first generation high school students achieve their dreams of going on to and being successful in higher education. All UB program activities and services are free to students enrolled in the program. Services include: academic and career advising, Saturday Academies and tutoring supports, college tours, cultural enrichment activities & field trips, college prep & financial aid workshops, and a six-week residential summer academy.
Membership types are based on all members living within the same household. Membership types can be changed based on the members’ needs. We offer two tiers of membership participation: facility membership for full service facility usage and community membership for access to programs. As a Facility Member, you have access to all of our branches. You can utilize in-house fitness programs such as group fitness classes, fitness coaching, indoor cycling, yoga and other walk-in classes at all facilities or simply come play basketball during open gym, swim laps, and enjoy the pool during open swim at select branches. Facility Members also benefit from significant program discounts (up to 50% off), 25% off the YMCA’s camping programs, and have registration priority on Y classes and programs.
The Meelia Center partners with Manchester Housing to provide in-person tutor support for MSD students living in Kelley Falls and Elmwood Gardens. In-person tutoring takes place at the community centers after school, and will include support for enrichment activities.
The Meelia Center partners with the Manchester School District to provide free remote tutoring to underrepresented K-12 students in 10 schools across the district. Students who identify with groups often underrepresented in high school & college graduation are referred for tutoring by their teachers, parents or community. Current schools served include Bakersville, Northwest, Webster, Southside, McLaughlin, Parkside, West, Central, Memorial and MST. Flexible afterschool hours for tutor support.
Access Academy is an on-campus & remote afterschool educational program for high school students who identify with groups often underrepresented in high school & college graduation. It offers multiple Mondays and Tuesdays courses taught by college students, that provide students with skills for school success, college mentors, career exploration & high school credits. Courses include Computer Technology, Arts, and Personal Finance. In Access, students gain friendships that fuel aspirations.
Media Power Youth provides a wide variety of youth programs during afterschool, summer, and vacation weeks through local youth serving organizations. We work collaboratively with these organizations to create custom programming that fits the needs of their youth. These programs are designed to help students build 21st century skills including critical-thinking, self-regulation, social awareness, and empathic communication by engaging students in the media that shape our world. Topics include digital citizenship, media and mental health, news literacy, managing screentime, leadership & advocacy, music analysis, and film. Media is constantly evolving and we regularly update our programs to address this dynamic landscape. Many of our programs feature media creation elements that help students learn new technology skills and find their own voice advocating for themselves and the people they care about.
Programming is available at various locations, please contact us for more information.
Media Power Youth offers media literacy and health curricula, including Media Literacy for Safe & Health Choices and Screenshots (digital wellness). We also partner with schools to address real-time media challenges, such as cyberbullying and the influence of media on substance use. We provide teacher’s guides, infographics, instructional materials, and other communication tools to support school initiatives. We host parent and family educational events and facilitate learning activities as a classroom guest. Our goal is to support educators and counselors in building students’ critical thinking and social emotional skills while inspiring creative media making and exploration across a range of academic subjects.
If you are an educator or youth-serving professional, please contact us to learn about our available resources.
