Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• What does the Boys & Girls Club provide for its members?
• Do you offer any after school programs?
• What is the Club’s mission and purpose?
• I am looking for a summer camp program for my child.
• When do your programs run?
• How much do your programs cost?
• What about transportation?
• I have another question not answered here.

• A safe place to learn and grow
• Ongoing relationships with caring, adult professionals
• Life-enhancing programs and character-developing experiences
• Hope and opportunity

Each day after school and during the summer, members at our Club have a chance to enjoy a variety of activities that help them to learn and grow.

Do you offer any after school programs?
We offer a variety of programs for youth ages 5 to 18 at our facilities.

We offer a state-licensed program at our Grand Avenue facility, called Kids Club, for children ages 5 to 8.

Our drop-in program at the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua Grand Avenue facility is open to all youth ages 8 to 18.

We also offer after school programs at the following sites:

• Pennichuck Middle School, Nashua, NH
• Elm Street Middle School, Nashua, NH
• Fairgrounds Middle School, Nashua, NH
• Litchfield Middle School, Litchfield, NH
• Mastricola Upper Elementary School, Merrimack, NH

What is the Club’s mission and purpose?
The mission of our Club is " to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.”

We focus on youth development and work with our members to build their self-esteem and confidence so that they can gain social competence and the skills needed to pursue their dreams.

The Club offers a wide range of activities including an aquatics program, a computer lab with broadband Internet connectivity, visual and performing arts, photography, social recreation (pool, foosball, four square, board games, tournaments), sports (including traveling wrestling, volleyball, soccer, basketball and floor hockey leagues). Our leadership groups provide our youth an opportunity to get involved in community service projects, build their self-esteem, provide an opportunity to give back to their Club and peers, and develop into model citizens.

I am looking for a summer camp program for my child.
The Club offers our members the opportunity to participate in 3 different summer camps, as well as participate in the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua at Grand Avenue summer drop-in program, which offers a variety of programs all summer long.

Camp Doucet - Nestled in the woods of South Nashua is a parcel of land, which has served the youth of our community over many summers. Camp Doucet, the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua's Summer Camp program, provides youngsters who may not have the opportunity to get away for the summer with a refreshing and exciting outdoor experience. Staffed by a group of dedicated counselors, this day camp provides youngsters ages 8-12 with the opportunity to experience outdoor fun at its best. With a Camper to Staff ratio of 10 to 1, Camp Doucet allows 50 campers a week to experience a wide variety of activities, including 2 hours of swimming daily at the Camp's beautiful swimming pool, Initiative Games and Team Building, Outdoor Adventure Activities, Athletics, Arts and Crafts, Weekly Specials and more. For more information, please go to our Summer Services page for registration and cost details.

When do your programs run?
Our programs generally run from 2:30 after school until 9:00 p.m. at our 47 Grand Avenue facility. Other sites run from after school to approximately 6:00 pm, depending on the site. During the summer, the Grand Avenue facility is open from 9:00 to 5:00. See more details about holidays, vacation weeks and other special days below.

We make every effort to open our doors to members during out of school time; however, it becomes necessary to allow staff to enjoy time with their families, celebrate holidays, participate in trainings, and allow for Club maintenance, including painting, replacing flooring, etc. For that reason, the Club is closed for the following times during the year:

Holidays Celebrated (Club Closed)
New Year’s Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day (may be another day than July 4)
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day & Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas Day

Holidays with Limited Hours

Day before Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve
New Year’s Eve

Club Shutdowns

Club Shutdowns occur in June and September (for 1-2 weeks)
Shutdowns will be posted ahead of time and listed in program flyers.

Academic School Year Schedule

Club is open from 2:30 PM to 9:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

Academic School Year Vacation Weeks (Christmas, February & April)
Club is open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday (non-holiday).
Additional hours for Early Bird 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM and Late Bird 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM are available for $10 per member per week each option or $15 for both options.

Academic School Year Holidays Open

Club is open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
No early or late bird option is available.

Academic School Year Early Release

Club operates along the Nashua School District schedule and will open its doors on Early Release days starting at 12:30 PM and will remain open until 9:00 PM.

Summer Vacation

Club is open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday (non-holiday)
Additional hours for Early Bird 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM and Late Bird 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM are available for $10 per member per week each option or $15 for both options

Please be advised that our school site locations are unable to operate when schools are closed. All members are able to participate at the Grand Avenue facility when school programs are closed. Many times, the school locations offer special events, trips, and more during school vacation weeks.

We strive to make membership fees affordable to all age-eligible children. Please click here to visit the locations page to select the program that interests you. Additional information about cost will be found there. Please contact the Program Director of your site if you are unable to afford the members costs. Special circumstances may allow you to apply for a scholarship or submit an application for state assistance.

No-cost bus transportation to the Grand Avenue Club and Kids Club is available from every public school in Nashua during the academic school year.

Parents are responsible for getting their children transportation home.

Kids Club members must be picked up by a trusted adult at the end of the day.

Additional no-cost transportation from the Grand Avenue Club to members’ homes is available on a limited basis during the school year only. Please ask the membership secretary for the bus route.

Members are required to sign up before riding the bus. Failure to sign up or missing the bus is not the responsibility of the Club.

The Club does not offer transportation during holidays, vacations, or summer vacation. Please be advised that the Club reserves the right to cancel nightly bus transportation because of inclement weather or Club events.

Transportation is not available from any of the Club’s school site locations, excluding the regularly scheduled late bus.

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