Boys and Girls Club of the North Country

11/08/2024

🌟 Youth power in action! This week, our awesome young leaders proved just how effective they can be when they work together. By creating a spider web of string and navigating through it without a hitch, they showed that anything is possible when we support each other. They had so much fun they asked to repeat the activity two days in a row! So proud of these future world-changers!

11/08/2024

A great big shout out to Littleton Police Department, Chief Smith, for his continuous educational support. Always helping to better our commitment to safety for both our staff and the children we care for.

11/07/2024

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11/05/2024

Democracy meets dessert! 🇺🇸🍪
Our members had some fun this Election Day by voting for their favorite Girl Scout cookie. Which cookie do you think will come out on top?

11/05/2024

A reminder that we will be closed Monday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day.

11/02/2024

We had lots of tricks and treats at our Halloween Party 👻🎃💀
Our members danced the day away in the glow gym, went trick or treating in the offices, made creepy crafts and played spooky games!

11/01/2024

Boys and Girls Club of the North Country Awarded $1.97 million for New Child Care Center

October 30, 2024 (Lisbon, NH) -- The Boys & Girls Club of the North Country has been allocated a $1.97 million grant from the Governor’s Office for Emergency Relief and Recovery (GOFERR), led by Commissioner Taylor Caswell. The grant of ARPA funds will be used to create a new child care center at its Lisbon clubhouse.

Lack of access to child care is an urgent concern in the North Country, where the pandemic exacerbated an already-dwindling supply. The Boys & Girls Club of the North Country gained expertise in the early education field in 2023, when it merged with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central New Hampshire. The Central NH Club already was operating eight early learning centers in the Greater Concord and Lakes Regions. This summer, the organization opened a child care center at the former North Woods Early Learning center in Gorham, while retrofitting infant, toddler and preschool classrooms at White Mountains Community College.

North Country early childhood programs will be overseen by Melanie Smith, Early Childhood Manager for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central and Northern New Hampshire. Smith has extensive experience in early childhood education as a former center director and licensing and evaluation coordinator for the NH Bureau of Child Care Licensing. She is an adjunct professor at White Mountains Community College.

Executive Director Sandy Brackett said she was excited that families would have the opportunity for a “one-stop-shop” for their childcare needs. “We have a great location off of Route 302 and plenty of space. I think families will be happy to have the convenience of dropping off and picking up their pre-school and school-age child at the same place. And as the children grow, they can continue with us until they are teenagers, which is really reassuring for kids and families!”

The plan is to construct three early learning classrooms within the Club’s current facility next to Evergreen Sports Center. The North Country Club recently received a child care license from the NH Bureau of Child Care Licensing, a major step. Construction is anticipated to begin in Winter 2025.

10/30/2024

Some spooky 👻 Haunted Houses were made in art this week!

10/28/2024

We love our partnership with North Country Climbing Center 🧗
These kiddos are enjoying their six-week rock climbing session with Haley!

10/25/2024

Check out some of the pumpkins that will be at The Gathering of the Jack O’Lanterns this Saturday in Littleton!

Thank you Dave at LITTLETON BIKE & FITNESS for the pumpkins 🎃

10/25/2024

We welcomed the North Country Council Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Committee to the Boys & Girls Club this week! It was wonderful to connect and hear insights from Chris Thayer of the Appalachian Mountain Club on outdoor recreation and economic development in the North Country.

To learn more about how this committee supports economic development in the region, please visit: https://www.nccouncil.org/about/committees/ceds/

We are grateful for these fantastic community partnerships!

10/22/2024

Thank you so much to Woodsville Guaranty Savings Bank for their generous donation of $2,500 to the Boys and Girls Club of the North Country!

This funding will help us continue to provide programs and activities that inspire North Country kids. From fun sports, like biking, to creative arts, and more. Your contribution helps create a safe space where our Club Members can learn and grow.

We couldn't do it without you! Thank you again, Woodsville Guaranty Savings Bank 💙💙💙

10/21/2024

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟

Our amazing volunteer, Lisa Jacobs, is up for the Spirit of NH Award! 🎉 This annual celebration honors individuals who go above and beyond in their service to the community, and Lisa truly embodies that spirit.

For the past eight years, Lisa has been a dedicated volunteer and board member for the Boys and Girls Club of the North Country. As a vital member of our Safety Committee, she has volunteered her time to train staff in CPR and first aid, sharing her extensive knowledge and experience to ensure a safer environment for our kids.

Lisa has also had a profound impact on the North Country swimming community as a swim instructor, lifeguard instructor, CPR trainer, and more...ensuring safety and confidence in the water for countless individuals.

In addition, we’re extremely proud to share that one of our group leaders, Iris Wood, is also up for nomination in the youth/young adult category for their outstanding work with the New Hampshire Teen Institute! Over the years, Iris has excelled at connecting with youth, encouraging them to lead and take positive risks while fostering a welcoming environment.

Now, Lisa and Iris need YOUR help! Please take a moment to vote and help shine a spotlight on their incredible work. Your support means the world to us.💙

Vote here: https://live.voxvote.com/?pin=322031&autosubmit=true&QRCode #/question

Thank you for helping us celebrate Lisa, Iris, and all the wonderful volunteers in the NH community! Let’s show them how much they means to us! 🙌

10/20/2024

A great big THANKS to our Board member and Chair of our Safety & Facilities Committee, Ryan St Cyr of Littleton Regional Healthcare for getting a team together and removing heavy items from the Club. It takes a village! Board member support is so important to our organization.

10/18/2024

WOW! We are incredibly moved by this donation. This is going to impact so many kids in Central and Northern New Hampshire - including the North Country members! Thank you Mr. Church!

Long-time supporter and retired Rowley Agency CEO Dan Church recently surprised us with a very generous $1 million donation from the Dan and Terry Church Charitable Fund! He also became a member of our new Heritage Society by naming the Club as a beneficiary of his estate plans. We are so grateful for this generous support, which will go a long way toward meeting children’s current and future needs. Thank you, Mr. Church!

10/16/2024

A huge thank you to the 99 Restaurant in Littleton for raising over $20,000 and for their continued support of North Country kids, and the Boys and Girls Club of the North Country! Your generosity helps us provide critical programs and opportunities for our youth, and we are incredibly grateful for your partnership in building

10/15/2024

Thank you to everyone who attended the Boys & Girls Club of the North Country's Heart of the Community Breakfast. It was a wonderful morning filled with community, inspiring success stories, and a shared celebration of everyone who makes this program so special.