Are you a resident of Keene Housing, Southwestern Community Services or a Housing Choice voucher holder?
As a resident of Keene Housing, Housing Choice voucher holders or residents of select Southwestern Community Services properties (CitySide, Keene Highlands, Swanzey Township or Woodcrest) your child can participate in many activities in the community at no cost to you. All you have to do is contact us, and we’ll get the ball rolling.
Download the 2026 Kids Collaborative Fall Program Flyer
To the right is a list of some of our partners who offer activities your child can participate in. To find out more about the great opportunities we have available for your child give us a call at 603-352-0109 or email us at [email protected]. You can also stop by the Kids Collaborative office at Forest View Apartments, 5 Harmony Lane. We’d love to see you and talk about all the great things we have available for your child.
Join our Facebook group! We post daily Monday-Friday about the free programs we provide along with events happening in our community.
Do you know of a program you would love to have your child participate that you don’t see here? Let us know. We would love to connect with them.
Signing up for activities is easy! Visit our Kids Collaborative Registration form to share information about your family and children to get started. Registration includes the option to join our email and text database. See Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.
Kids Collaborative families in need of sports gear for the upcoming season? Stop by our office located at 5 Harmony Lane, Keene and see if we have what you’re looking for before you head to the store!
Cheshire Children’s Museum
Free Family Day Passes
Stop by our office at 5 Harmony Lane to pick up free passes.
Cheshire County Youth Soccer
Fall Micro Soccer (Ages 4–11)
September 8 – October 7
A fun introduction to soccer with small-sided games, more touches, and more fun!
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
(Birth–Age 5)
Free Monthly Books
Sign up to receive a free book delivered to your child’s mailbox every month.
Email [email protected] with your child’s name and birthdate to enroll.
MoCo Arts
(Ages 6 Months–1st Grade)
Fall Semester: August 31 – January 16, 2027
Dance and creative arts classes available.
Keene Family YMCA
Fall Sessions
Fall 1: September 3 – October 31
Fall 2: November 2 – December 21
Programs: Aquatics, Toddler & Family Gymnastics & Tiny Tumblers
Northern Lights Athletics Tots & Preschool Tumbling Tots Tumbling: Wed. 3:30–4:15 PM or Sat. 9:15–10:00 AM
Preschool Tumbling: Mon. 3:15–4:30 PM, Thurs. 3:30–4:15 PM, or Sat. 9:15–10:00 AM
Boy Scouts of America: Grades K – 12th
Build leadership, confidence, and outdoor skills through year-round Scouting.
Big Brothers Big Sisters: Ages 6 – 17 years
One-to-one mentoring that helps youth build confidence and reach their potential.
Cheshire County Youth Soccer: Ages 4–11 Fall Micro Soccer Sept. 8–Oct. 7
Tuesdays & Thursdays • 6:00–7:00 PM
Owl Athletic Complex
A fun introduction to soccer with small-sided games and lots of touches!
Civil Air Patrol:Ages 12 – 18 years
Explore aviation, leadership, fitness, and community service.
Elements MMA: Ages 4 -18 years
Build confidence, discipline, and self-defense skills through martial arts.
Keene Family YMCA: Ages: 6 months – 18 years Fall 1 Sept. 3–Oct. 31
Fall 2 Nov. 2–Dec. 21
Swim lessons, gymnastics, climbing, sports, and youth fitness classes.
Keene Parks & Rec:
Programs include:
Afterschool Program Esports Flag Football Soccer Soccer Skills & Drills Tennis in the Park Cheshire Cats Jump Rope Team Adult Recreation Leagues (Ages 16–18)
Keene ICE: Ages 4 & Up
Learn to Skate
Fall Session
Wednesday • Sept. 9–Oct. 28
Saturday • Sept. 12–Oct. 31
Monday • Sept. 14–Oct. 26
MoCo Arts:Ages 6 months – 12th grade Ages 6 months – 18 years Fall Semester: Aug 31 – Jan 16, 2027
