Welcome to the 18th Annual Taste of New Hampshire

 

We're excited about our new venue: the McAuliffe- Shepard Discovery Center!

 

Food and Drink

Join us on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center in Concord, NH from 5:30 to 8:30pm to taste favorite local bites and sample delicious beer and wines. 

The Taste of New Hampshire features signature dishes and desserts from over 30 area restaurants, as well as a variety of beer and wine samples for guests to choose from.  A fun, casual event that makes for a great night out with family, friends or co-workers. A special thank you to our title sponsor, Hannaford, and our host New Hampshire Distributors. 

Please contact Kamini Jorgensen with any questions; kjorgensen@nhyouth.org or 603-225-3710 ex. 1115.


About the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central New Hampshire

 

The Club provides child care, after school enrichment, summer camps and athletic programs to children and youth from birth through age 18.  We welcome children at over two dozen locations in Greater Concord, the Lakes Region, Kearsarge-Sunapee Region and the North Country.


  

Meaningful Opportunities

 

Many, many Boys & Girls Club kids and alumni credit the Club with uncovering their strengths, talents and a desire to help others succeed. 


Each year, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central New Hampshire...

 

  • Nurtures kids with snacks and hot meals;

  • Inspires kids through programs and activities in five core program areas: education & career , character and leadership , the arts, health and lifeskills and fitness and recreation;

  • Motivates kids through connections with caring adults and peers;

  • Protects kids by giving them a place to go when they are not in school;

  • Enables kids by providing financial assistance to after school programs and summer camp.

 

 

Mission-Driven

 

We are a non-profit organization with a mission to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens.

 

 

Safety-Driven

 

Children's safety is our highest priority.  All our sites are state-licensed and follow strict protocols for staff screening and training. 

 

At the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central New Hampshire:

 

  • FBI Fingerprint Background Checks are conducted on every staff member over age 18 and every volunteer in direct contact with children.

  • Adults are prohibited from being alone with one minor.  This includes all of our service sites, bus rides to and from the Club, mentoring services, etc.

  • Adults are not to be alone with a child in the bathroom with the door closed; in some instances a staff member may be required to assist a child with toileting.

  • All staff receive training on sexual harassment, sexual grooming and signs of child sexual abuse.

  • All staff receive and review policies and procedures, including the employee toolkit and policy manual.

  • All program staff are required to receive professional development each year. 

 

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