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a non-profit, comprehensive,
community mental health service
Our Services
Many Options
Providing fun, safe, supervised after-school activities for young people in 5th through 9th grades.
What does the Many Options program offer?
Many Options is an affordable after-school program offering youth in 5th through 9th grades fun, safe, supervised activities ranging from sports to the arts to community service projects. Many Options places equal emphasis on a young person's academic achievement, physical fitness and wellness, community and family involvement, social competencies, and the development of a sense of self-worth and respect for self and others.
Healthy snacks, homework help, and a rewards program for positive behavior all enrich the experience.
Where is Many Options located?
The program is located at 24 Vernon Street in Keene. There is an entrance to our facility on Washington Street, directly across from the Keene Middle School. Program activities are located at this site and at other community locations.
Who can participate?
Our program is open to all Cheshire County students in 5th through 9th grades. Arranging transportation to and from Many Options is the responsibility of parents or guardians. Transportation from many area schools is available. Call us at 355-5333 for more information.
When does Many Options meet?
Many Options meets each day after school from 2:30pm to 5:30pm. The program runs for 36 weeks during the school year and follows the Keene schools' calendar for vacations and school cancellations.
Many Options’ goals for participanbts are to:
- Have fun!
- Improve academic achievement
- Improve social competencies and self-esteem
- Increase healthy behaviors
- Increase community involvement
How much does Many Options cost?
A $270 membership fee per child covers the school year regardless of how many days of the week or weeks of the year participants choose to attend. This fee can be paid in full or in monthly installments for your convenience.
A sliding fee scale, based on household size and income, is available to qualifying families and may reduce the fee to as little as $108 per year. (The sliding fee may also be paid in monthly installments). We encourage you to call us at 355-3040 for details.
A nonrefundable $20 deposit is due with registration.
How do I register my son or daughter for Many Options?
Contact us or stop by to pick up a registration form. We will process your registration and send a confirmation packet with program details and forms for you to complete before your child enters the program.
A participant may join Many Option at any time during the school year. The annual fee will be prorated according to the time remaining in the school year.
