WHAT'S NEW AT THE BGCSV
News from the Club!
Wow...we can't believe March is going by so quickly! It's been a busy month here as we gear up for summer camp, started enrichments, and celebrated our Youth of the Year.

Some highlights around the Club this March...
  • Enrichments started this week and we have around 15 different classes offered to members, with activities from pickle ball to comics to choreography! 
  • Homework Club recognized twelve members (above) who received February's "Core Value" award of Respect with cookies and cider...and certificates presented in front of all the members at the daily Club meeting!
  • Teen members of the Keystone Club hosted their first "Box City" event, where they raised money and spent the night in cardboard boxes in the Club to raise awareness for homelessness. Proceeds from the event went to Child and Family Services of  NH.
     


     DID YOU KNOW?
  • There is a way to support the Club by shopping at Rite Aid! It's called KidCents, and works by allowing you to round up your purchases and donating that change to the Club. To see more information about KidCents, visit our website by clicking here.
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Lights, Camera, Action! An All Dance Production
March 30-April 2

Kids Club Saturday 
Drop the kids off for an afternoon of fun! 
April 1 
1pm-4pm
Grades 1-5
$5/member

Futsal Tournament
April 1
9am-1pm
We've switched things up a bit for 2017! To see what's changed and enroll your child, visit the camp page here. Some of the skill camps have limited space, so be sure to return your form to the Club to ensure your camper has a spot!

 
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: SPORTS

You've probably heard a lot about our gym by now, but we're so excited to continue to build our programs and allow the kids time to play in the space every day! It's not only full during the afternoon though...we offer nighttime basketball games, football clinics on the weekends, and toddler playtimes in the mornings, to name a few of our other programs.

This is largely due to the creativity of our new athletic director, Rachel! She joins us after some time working at Hampshire Hills, and brings a wealth of knowledge about all things athletic. We love having her around - not only is she great with the kids, but she is passionate about what she does and is an encouraging force on and off the court. Hear from her in the video below!

Rachel says hi!
Rachel says hi!

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR YOUTH OF THE YEAR, SHELBY HOUGHTON!


 
On March 16, five of our incredible young adults competed for the title of 2017 Boys & Girls Club of Souhegan Valley Youth of the Year! Lily Ayotte, Shelby Houghton, Nicole Jutras, Jon Merchant, and Katy Osterholtz spent weeks preparing essays and speeches and collecting letters of recommendation. On March 15, each finalist attended a judging session where they gave their speech and were interviewed by our panel of judges. At the end of the evening, Shelby Houghton was announced as the winner.

During the ceremony, Lily, Shelby, Nicole, Jon, and Katy each gave their speeches, drawing on their Club experiences and telling stories of how they have been impacted and what their passions have grown to be. For Nicole, it was relating to and teaching Club members. Katy has grown to love the Club's Keystone Club and would like to take a proactive approach to social justice issues beyond the Club's walls. Jon spoke out against bullying, and strives to make each child know that they matter. Lily has a passion for working with those affected by sexual assault. And Shelby drew on years of experiences at the Club where she has learned to be a strong leader, ultimately earning her the title of Youth of the Year.

We are beyond proud of all of our finalists, and are humbled to have young people like these growing and learning at the Club. We are excited to see Shelby represent our Club in the NH state Youth of the Year competition!

Club representatives also thanked our 2017 Community Champion, Amanda Kovaliv, and Civic Supporter of the Year, Edward Jones Investments, for the support and positivity they foster in our community. 
Dear Parents

Every day here at the Boys & Girls Club of Souhegan Valley we witness the impact of a single action that gives our members the opportunity for a great future.  A gesture of kindness, a smile that creates a new friendship, an experience that sparks an interest in learning, or a simple conversation between a child and an adult.  Homework help, arts & crafts, and sports are just a few of the activities that we are sure your child has had an opportunity to participate.
 
We work to keep membership fees affordable by fundraising throughout the year.
The One Annual Campaign is the cornerstone of our fundraising efforts.  Funds raised allows us to add resources and provide new opportunities for our members.  We are hoping that each of you will join the effort by making a gift to this year's campaign.  Every gift no matter the size is important.

Your gift signals your confidence in our mission that every child deserves a great future.