Youth Programs

Before School & After School Program

Before & After School Programs

GRADES K-5
6:45- 8:15 AM
Before School Program at Epping Elementary School Gym

We provide a safe, nurturing place for children to attend quality programming beyond the schools’ hours of operation. We strive to help youth reach their full potential by allowing them to explore their physical, social and intellectual interests in a safe and fun setting. The culture of our programs emphasizes quality relationships and a healthy respect for individuality. We provide enough structure to keep everyone safe, but we also offer an open atmosphere that allows children to explore their interests in groups or on their own.

The Before School Program operates on normal school days at the Epping Elementary School gym in the mornings for youth in grades K-5. The program opens at 6:45 A.M. and runs until students leave for their classrooms at 8:20 A.M.! Kindergartners are escorted by staff. At the program the youth are able to finish homework, work on arts and crafts projects & play games in the gym. The youth are able to eat breakfast with the school breakfast program. Drop off is behind the EES utilizing a drop off line at the gym door.  Drop off is allowed until 8am.  After 8am, parents will need to utilize the regular school drop off line due to bus drop off after that time.

The after school program starts at EES Gym to gather, then they head outside to the EES playgrounds during good weather days or walk down to Watson Academy for younger groups and to the EMHS Cafe for older kids for snack from 3:15-4:15pm, during cold or bad weather days. The programs then runs organized games and activities from 4:15-5:45pm at Watson Academy and EES Gym.  Parents will receive a daily email with program updates, locations and plan for the day. The program operates from school dismissal until 5:45 P.M.. Children are grouped by grades.

If your child would like to participate in the school offered programs after school or extra work with a teacher, we do have staff available to pick up the kids at the designated school dismissal areas at the close of these programs. We require that parents notify us, if their child will be attending one of the school programs and if they will be picking them up from these programs so we can coordinate the pick up schedule daily.

Space fills up fast, so download a registration form today! We require registration for the Fall Semester and again in December for the Spring! We offer No School Day, Parent/ Teacher Workshop and Vacation Week full day programs, which will have their own registration forms! Please check one month in advance of any No School Days on the school calendar or email us at youthprograms@eppingrecnh.gov , if you have questions. We will not be offering programs during the Thanksgiving and Winter Break School Closings, to allow our staff time with their families during the holidays, as well as traditionally low enrollment in past years during those times. Our Before and After School Programs run on the last day of school, but are then closed until the start of our scheduled Summer Camp programming.

Fall 2026 Registration for Before/After School Now OPEN! (Opens on June 1 each year!)

If you have an incoming Kindergartener and would like information about our before and after school programs, please reach out to Brett Couture, Youth Program Coordinator at youthprograms@eppingrecnh.gov

Download Form Below Submit to Watson Academy or Town Hall with Payment  SPACE IS LIMITED AND TAKEN ON FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS.  YOU WILL RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL WITH SPACE RESERVED OR WAITLIST OPTIONS, IF SPACE IS FULL!!!  NO EMAIL FORMS ACCEPTED, MUST BE DELIVERED OR MAILED WITH PAYMENT!

2026 Fall Registration

2026 Fall Registration.docx

Epping Recreation Participant Information Form (1)

Summer Camp Registration Open Tuesday March 10th, 2026 (Town Voting Day Annually)

The Following Forms are Needed to Complete Your Summer Camp Registration!

Summer Camp 2026 Registration Form

~Brochure with Trip Lists   

Camp Brochure 2026

Epping Community Theater Programs!

Check Out http://www.eppingtheater.org For More Info on Shows!  To Register for Classes or Youth Theater Programs, Please click the links below and download Registration form!  You may mail forms back or drop off at Epping Town Hall or Watson Academy -Epping Recreation Center

Pats Peak Ski Program

Our 25/26 Pat’s Peak program will be running on Thursday Night’s Starting on January 8th!  This program is open to kids in 6th – 9th Grade.  We will have the kids dismissed early from school to head to the mountain.  We will be leaving the mountain around 6 PM, to be back around 7 PM.  Registration is live on the Pat’s Peak Website. If you are in need of transportation, please contact Tim (ad@eppingrecnh.gov) prior to registering to ensure there are still spots available on the bus.

Liability Waiver Form For Transportation and Ski Program

McIntyre Ski Program

This program is open to kids in 1st – 5th Grade. We will have the kids dismissed early from school to head to the mountain.  We will be leaving the mountain around 6 PM, to be back around 7 PM.  Registration for the 26/27 season will come out in October for the season.  

McIntyre Liability Waiver Form For Transportation and Ski Program

Flag Football “Friday Night Flags” Fall 26 (October 2026)

Join us for a fun and active 4 week program designed for youth in 5th-8th grade. This is a pick up style program focused on recreation, teamwork, and physical activity. Games will be loosely structured with light coaching and simplified rules  to emphasize enjoyment and participation over competition. The fee for this program is $25.  

Registration will be posted when we confirm dates in the fall!

Bike Club Spring 26

Join us for an exciting weekly bike club designed for kids in 5th through 8th grade! Every Friday afternoon, we’ll explore the scenic Rockingham Rail Trail, building confidence, endurance, and outdoor skills-all while having fun with friends. This program will run on the following dates: Friday 5/15, 5/22, 5/29, 6/12 (No Club 6/5).

2026 Spring Bike Club Registration Form

Epping Community Theater Programs

Check Out http://www.eppingtheater.org For More Info on Shows!  To Register for Classes or Youth Theater Programs, Please click the links below and download Registration form!  You may mail forms back or drop off at Epping Town Hall or Watson Academy -Epping Recreation Center