CCBA Programs & Classes in Lebanon NH

Your Home for Health, Fun, and Community in Lebanon, NH

Welcome to the Witherell Recreation Center, a true strong foundation in the Lebanon, NH community and the heart of the Upper Valley. Since 1919, the CCBA has been the region's most inclusive non-profit, dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles and community connections for all ages and abilities.


Whether you’re a new parent seeking quality childcare, a senior looking for a welcoming fitness community, or a kid ready for an exciting basketball season, you’ll find your place here. Our integrated campus offers an unmatched range of programs—all designed to help you thrive physically, socially, and emotionally.


Ready to discover your next adventure? Explore our programs below!

What Can I Do at the CCBA?

With an incredible array of activities spanning six core areas, the CCBA offers more than just a gym—it's an entire community campus. Find the program that fits your life and start your journey with us today!

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Fitness & Wellness

Step into your best self in our modern, air-conditioned fitness center. We offer a full range of cardio equipment, including brand-new traverse ellipticals and an incline treadmill, alongside comprehensive strength training areas with squat racks and a dedicated deadlift platform. Join one of our 54 group fitness classes each week, from Tabata and indoor cycling to mindful Yoga and Tai Chi. You'll find the support you need for a lifelong healthy habit.

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Aquatics & Swim Lessons

Learn to swim with confidence in the Lane & Elizabeth Dwinell Pool, our 25-yard, 6-lane, glass-enclosed pool. We proudly offer American Red Cross certified swim lessons, serving everyone from 6 months old to adults. Whether you’re developing basic water safety or refining your stroke efficiency, our expert instructors guide you every lap of the way.

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Youth Sports & Camps

Our youth programs are designed to build confidence and teamwork. Kids from grades K-4 can join Little Longhorns Basketball Club. Kids grades 4-8 can join the Fireflies Pickleball Club! We also offer February and April Vacation camps for grades K-6 and summer camp for ages 5-11. We have adaptive pickleball for youth ages 9 & up with disabilities, offering a supportive and inclusive environment to learn and enjoy the sport.

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Adult Sports & Activities

The CCBA features six air-conditioned indoor pickleball courts. Check the schedule for group play and clinics. Join an Adult Co-Ed Volleyball League or jump into pickup basketball sessions that run twice weekly. Our programs welcome all genders and skill levels, fostering a productive and engaging environment for everyone.

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Childcare & After School Program

We are a critical resource for families, housing a state-licensed after school program at the CCB for children K-6th grade. We also offer on-site childcare, at the Witherell Center, for ages 6 weeks to 4th grade. Parents must be in the building to take advantage of our on-site childcare.

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Special Events

CCBA is the community’s gathering place! We proudly host beloved annual events like our Family Valentine's Day Dance and our Fall Festival, helping you create lasting memories and reinforcing our deep connections within the Lebanon area.

Why Choose CCBA? Our Community Differentiator

This is more than a membership—it’s an investment in your well-being and the social fabric of the Upper Valley.

We’re not a corporate franchise—we are a hyper-local non-profit with local autonomy and a century-long commitment to the Lebanon, NH community.

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Inclusive & Accessible

We are affordable and welcome people of all ages, abilities, and income levels (ages 6 weeks to 100+).

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Expert Staff

You’ll be greeted by staff like Denise Holden, who’s been at the front desk since the Witherell Recreation Center opened in 1987, fostering genuine, long-term relationships.

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Local Focus

Your membership supports a self-sustaining organization with no public funding dependency, directly reinvesting in our local mission, programs, and partnerships.

Ready to Find Your Fit?

Join our CCBA family today and start enjoying all of our programs. Get started today!