For New Hampshire’s working parents, summer programs are a lifeline not a luxury

By: Sonjia Tainter

Outlets: NH Bulletin

Published: May 26, 2026

Words: 666

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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When people think about summer in New Hampshire, they often picture camps, swimming, hiking trails, playgrounds, and long afternoons outside with friends. But for many working families, summer brings something else entirely: stress.

Just this week I was told by a parent that they needed to find alternative care for the summer because their local 21st Century Community Learning Center cannot operate in the summer months. That is just one parent. Across New Hampshire, parents …

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