YMCA of Greater Nashua’s Before the Bell and Y Academy Programs Help Kids Start and End Their School Days Strong!
August is National Back to School Month, and as families across Greater Nashua prepare for the return of the school year, the YMCA of Greater Nashua is here to help make the transition a smooth one. Whether it’s adjusting daily routines, checking school supply lists, or arranging care for kids before and after the school bell rings, the Y is a partner in helping students and families start the year with confidence.
With school-day schedules on the horizon, now is the perfect time for families to explore Before the Bell and Y Academy, the YMCA’s signature before and after school programs. Designed to support working families and nurture young learners, these programs provide a safe, enriching, and fun environment for kids to start and end their school day.
“Back to school season can bring excitement and anxiety, for both children and parents,” said Carlisa Choate, Executive Director of Education at the YMCA of Greater Nashua. “Our Y Academy and Before the Bell programs offer consistency, care, and support that help children feel ready to learn each day. We’re not just filling the hours before and after school, we’re helping to build confidence, character, and connection.”
The Before the Bell and Y Academy programs are open to children in grades K-8 and are hosted at various elementary school sites and YMCA facilities throughout the Greater Nashua area. The programs emphasize academic support, physical activity, creativity, and social development, all aligned with the YMCA’s focus areas of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
In addition to program offerings, the YMCA encourages families to take a proactive approach to preparing for the school year. Resetting sleep routines, organizing school supplies, and communicating daily schedules with children can help ease the transition from summer break. To assist, the YMCA recommends these helpful resources:
- • Department of Education: 9 Back-to-School Pro Tips for Parents
- • American Academy of Pediatrics: Back-to-School Tips
Families are encouraged to enroll early for the Y’s before and after school care, as space is limited and programs fill quickly. Click Here for more information or to register.
About the YMCA of Greater Nashua
The YMCA of Greater Nashua is a nonprofit community organization committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Serving thousands of families each year, the Y creates opportunities for all people to learn, grow, and thrive.
Media Contact:
Jason Mayeu
Director of Marketing | YMCA of Greater Nashua
jmayeu@nmymca.org | 603.689.2403