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We are excited to enter our seventh year of the BGCSV’s Children’s Resiliency Retreat Program. This program provides support to children and youth in grades one through twelve who have been impacted by a loved one’s substance use disorder, also known as the disease of addiction. The Retreat is typically held on the second Saturday of each month. It is a full day of educational opportunities designed to build healthy relationships with peers and adults and connect kids with th

July came in HOT!  But here are some ideas for beating the heat and keeping cool this summer Topics included: Hydration Foods that Cool? Dress for heat Up your Fan game Cool down your ‘Hot Zones’ Recipes (electrolyte popsicle, Cooling smoothie below) YUM! Skin Cooling: Aloe Ice Cubes What our staff does to ‘beat the heat’ Summer is in full swing which is a time when people are eager to get outside and embrace the warmth, relaxation, and adventurous spirit of summer. But some

Under the chatter of excited kids, you can hear the sound of LEGO bricks clicking together while our Club Kids’ imaginations run wild as they construct everything from simple structures to complex machines at our Creation Station.  In our Technology corner, the hum of 3D printers catches everyone’s attention, the design is in its final stage! Our young innovators watch in amazement as their digital designs take shape layer by layer, transforming ideas from their minds into ph

Welcome to our community! At the Boys & Girls Club, we are dedicated to making a positive, lasting impact on the lives of children and families in our area. Through your generous support, we have been able to achieve incredible milestones and continue to provide essential programs and services to our youth. Here's a closer look at the impact we're making together. Serving Our Community Our Boys & Girls Club proudly serves the towns of Milford, Wilton, Lyndeborough, Amherst,

Save the Date!  5pm June 11 th – 5pm June 12 th   Every year, NH Gives brings our New Hampshire community together for 24 hours of extraordinary giving, offering a unique opportunity for the Boys & Girls Club of Souhegan Valley to share our stories. This special event not only helps us spread the word about our mission but also allows us to connect with both new and loyal supporters in meaningful ways. We invite you to be part of this incredible day of generosity, where you

The Club Kids Had the Most Amazing Time with Alice In Wonderland   At our Club, we're always looking for exciting ways to engage our members in creative activities. That's why when our Art Coordinator, Eric, proposed bringing the whimsical world of "Alice In Wonderland" to life, we knew we were in for something special. Eric's vision was clear: merge our Theater Program with our afterschool activities and with the help and guidance of our Theater Director Robin, they are al

Excitement is building as we gear up for another amazing summer at Camp Souhegan! As we prepare to welcome your children, we want to make sure you’re in the loop about some important upcoming events. First off, mark your calendars for our upcoming shutdown week. From June 10th to June 14th our dedicated staff will be hard at work undergoing essential trainings to ensure the safety, happiness, and well-being of all Club campers. During this time, our team will be diving into

Join Us for a Spectacular Art Show on May 10th Since February, Portfolio has been a cornerstone of creative exploration for our Club kids, providing a platform for them to witness their artistic skills blossom over time. As we eagerly approach our Art Show on May 10th, we can't help but marvel at the incredible journey our young artists have embarked upon. Throughout the school year, club kids have been creating projects based on their chosen mediums. Our Club has been a hub

In a world where empathy, communication, and adaptability are paramount, Olivia embodies these traits and stands out as a beacon of hope and promise. Today, we proudly celebrate Olivia Rolanti, the winner of our Club’s Youth of the Year. Olivia’s journey is not just about personal triumph; it’s a testament to the power of love, empathy, and the promise of positive change. Olivia became a member of our Club at a young age when her love for singing and dancing with her sibling

Welcome to the heart of our STEAM Program, where innovation meets environmental advocacy. At the Boys & Girls Club of Souhegan Valley, we are proud to introduce to you, our Green Dream Team – a passionate community of young eco-champions dedicated to nurturing a greener, more sustainable world. Since February, we have been learning about the 5 R’s of Sustainability, how to recycle, different ways to compost, and now how to slow the rate- of erosion. This begins along our rive

We are pleased to share with you that the Board of Directors has unanimously named Nicole Forsyth as the next Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Club of Souhegan Valley. Nicole’s first day in this role will be March 25th, 2024. Nicole joins the Boys & Girls Club organization with an extensive career in leadership positions, most recently as Managing Director at Earth Rangers USA Foundation. Originally from NH, Nicole relocated to California and for 17 years she successfu

Here at the Club, our heating units have faithfully served us for nearly two decades, being the original systems installed when we moved into our home back in 2004. Over the years, they have bravely battled the New England winters, but as time passes, they have begun to show signs of wear and tear, struggling to keep our spaces warm. This past winter, we experienced firsthand the consequences of aging heating units when one failed during the coldest week of the season. Our a

Thursday, April 4th, 2024 5  - 8 pm Boys & Girls Club of Souhegan Valley - Amato Center for the Performing Arts 56 Mont Vernon Street - Milford, NH - 03055 We are thrilled to invite you to join us for our upcoming Youth of the Year & Community Awards Night! This event promises to be an inspiring celebration of the remarkable achievements and stories of our youth leaders and community partners. Our Youth of the Year Candidates have demonstrated outstanding leadership, servic

A message from our Director of Development   Dear Supporter, I hope this letter finds you well and in good health this holiday season. We at the Club want to say a huge THANK YOU for all your support to our Annual Auction & Gala. Without your contributions, the night would not have been the success that it was. Because of your support, we were able to raise more than $250,000 for the youth in our community. We truly can not express how grateful we are to have you in our corn

Boys & Girls Club of Souhegan Valley Gala & Auction As we draw closer to our Annual Gala & Auction we are grateful for you and all that we are afforded to do for the youth in our community by way of your sponsorships, donations, and participation. We are also grateful that we are here every day witnessing what your contributions provide for the kids, on a daily basis... and we hear their gratitude too - Michelle B. 13year old – 8 th  grader Michelle is a Club kid who became

Non-Profit Newsletter Feature GMSV(Greater Merrimack - Souhegan Valley) Chamber of Commerce Our Club was invited to be featured as a Spotlight non-profit in the GMSV Chamber of Commerce's Newsletter. The GMSV Chamber of Commerce Spotlight newsletter provides a means of communication for businesses to learn more about the communities Non-Profit Chamber Members. Feature article- Written by Boys & Girls Club of Souhegan Valley's, Holly Bly, Director of Development, and Alex Cra

The Big White House on Main Street Community Theater continues this fall on our Amato Center for the Performing Arts Stage. A Friends of the Amato Production. An aspiring restauranteur and his wife emigrate from Italy to start a family and build their dream. Six children later, the year is 1925, the restaurant is a family business and Elena, at ten, is her mother’s right arm. With the tragic death of her beloved baby sister, while under her care, Elena must overcome her feeli

Mr. Ouellette has a varied background with an education in Landscape Management and a certificate in Horticulture. He has worked as a groundkeeper for a private estate and for Canobie Lake Park in a similar role. He previously ran activities and camporees as the activities chairman for the former Massasoit District of Nashua Valley Council. He volunteers as the treasurer and field manager for the Scouters of the Isaac Davis Camporee in Acton, Massachusetts, where he has been

Today, The Amherst Garden Club had their ‘Garden Hop’ day at the Boys & Girls Club of Souhegan Valley. It is a day for AGC members to view what our Garden Crew and their volunteers have accomplished here at the club gardens.  Approximately 30 members from the AGC came to see our growing and maturing gardens.   A special thanks to BGCSV's Mike McKnight pictured above for his dedication to this enriching and growing project. We had a few BGCSV teens and 5 th graders that