Established in 1854, The Granite YMCA is part of the worldwide non-profit Y organization. With branches in Manchester, Goffstown, Londonderry, Portsmouth, and Rochester and New Hampshire’s leading camping programs, we focus on youth development, healthy living, family strengthening, and social responsibility. The Granite YMCA is part of the state’s safety net in support of those less fortunate. In 2018, we were proud to provide financial aid and/or free services valued at $1.77 million dollars to more than 22,890 individuals across NH. This outreach included: sliding scale fee structure for programs and services, free use of facilities to a broad range of non-profits, camp scholarships and reduced fee or free child care services.
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Health and Mental Health
LIVESTRONG at the YMCA
Fees May Apply
LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is a FREE 12 week, small group program for adult cancer survivors, family members, and caregivers. Through this program, we support cancer survivors in the transitional period between completing their cancer treatment and the time of feeling physically and emotionally strong enough to return to their normal life ENHANCE®FITN […]
Early Childhood
YMCA Early Learning Center
Fees May Apply
Our program stimulates children’s intellectual, social, emotional, and physical growth. We provide a highly trained staff in a warm, caring, and fun environment that encourages their natural curiosity and personal expression. Our age-appropriate curriculum helps academically engage children while emphasizing social skills, imaginative play, and m […]
Out of School Programs
YMCA Camp Programs
Fees May Apply
Welcome to summer at The Granite YMCA. We provide affordable, quality summer experiences with convenient options such as extended camp hours, transportation, and sibling discounts. Whether you’re considering a traditional day camp, a specialty camp, or one of our overnight camps, summer at the Y is filled with excitement, adventure, new friends, […]
Out of School Programs
YMCA START
Fees May Apply
YMCA START is a research-based after school program serving 125 low-income students from Henry Wilson and Beech Street Schools. The curriculum includes 2.5 hours daily of academic tutoring, physical fitness, life skills, nutrition, arts, 21st century skills, character development and teamwork. Eighty-two percent of our participants speak a language […]
Out of School Programs
Y’s After School Programs
Fees May Apply
There’s plenty for kids and parents to love about the Y’s Before & After School Programs. Kids get to experiment with their new knowledge, move their bodies, and be surrounded by positive adult role models. Kids have the opportunity to explore nature, try new activities, gain independence, and make lasting friendships and memories. […]
Health and Mental Health
The Granite YMCA: Downtown Manchester Membership
Fees May Apply
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. […]
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We feel so blessed! Raising our grandsons is wonderful, but they cost an arm and a leg. It has been so helpful to receive financial aid to send them to the Club. We are so grateful.- Club Grandparent (Boys & Girls Club of Manchester)
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I can’t say enough how much I appreciate [the Boys & Girls Club of Manchester and] your program.
- Club Parent (Boys & Girls Club of Manchester)
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My daughter loves it here [at the Boys & Girls Club of Manchester]. I literally wouldn’t have an income [and be able to work] if it wasn’t for you. Thank you so much for all you do!
- Club Parent (Boys & Girls Club of Manchester)