Bedford resident and owner Ann Davison decided 15 years ago that she would like to have a place where children could learn the arts without having to drive far. With help from wonderful teachers over the years, BYPC has since developed into a thriving and busy performing arts center, with children performing locally and even nationally! The center provides not only lessons in dance, music, and theatre performance to kids of all ages, but also provides a preschool for ages 2 - 6 that incorporates all of these as well. As a former teacher herself, Ann strives to offer programs such as Musicgarten and Leap n' Learn that provide the best learning potential. BYPC is now about growing the community children through the arts.
YMCA of Greater Nashua is a nonprofit community organization with offices and fitness centers worldwide. This Nashua fitness center offers cario equipment, free weight, group cycling, and a pool. It also offers child care and day camps for kids.
Founded in 1989 by the Nashua police department, the league's goal is to help children in at-risk neighborhoods. It promotes health, fitness and education and good character while reducing or eliminating substance abuse and other delinquent behavior. The community center offers programs such as a homework club, computer lab, cooking classes, field trips and more.
The Boys & Girls Club of Souhegan Valley is a national nonprofit organization that provides youth development programs for children ages 6-18. Opened in 1994, the Souhegan Valley Boys & Girls Club facility is equipped with a game/rec room, a multi-purpose room, an art room, learning center, climbing wall and the Amato Center for the Performing Arts. For information on programs and after-school options, call the number provided.
The YMCA hosts after-school and evening classes and summer programs for children and adults at the Exeter Center for Creative Arts. These include instruction in pottery, watercolor, drawing, oil painting, print making, clay and nature drawing. Mommy and me classes are also offered.