City of Manchester, NH Office of Youth Services

Hey Manchester, meet Dino!

Dino joined OYS in 2025 as a Youth Services Counselor stationed at West High School. Check out his bio to learn more about Dino and how to connect with him.

The OYS staff are working hard to finalize schedules for free summer programming. Stay tuned for an updated and expanded menu of free summer programs for Manchester youth age 8-18!

Today we hosted another amazing OYS 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament at West HS! Everyone played great and it was a fun day of competition and sportsmanship. Thank you MY TURN for your help, support, and the pizza party after the tournament!

This month we asked the OYS staff: if someone is feeling stressed, what are 3 suggestions you would share with them?

Share your own response in the comments!

Tomorrow is the OYS 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament from 10am-3pm at the West HS gym!

Open to all Manchester middle and high school students. There will be brackets for girls and boys with all skill levels welcome. Come with your team or be added to a team when you arrive. We can't wait to see you!

Grace, Yusufu, Caroline, and Kristen had a fun morning at the Beech Street Elementary School for Career Exploration day. They talked to students about ‘helping jobs’ and did some fun coloring pages together. Our students are truly smart, strong, and brave!

Hey Manchester, got plans for this Summer? OYS is excited to offer free programming for Manchester youth age 8-18!

What's on the menu:
• Art Journals
• Arts & Crafts Afternoon
• Basketball Skills & Drills
• Board Games
• Chill & Chat
• Dance Club
• Financial Literacy
• Girl’s Stretch & Conditioning
• High School Book Club
• Middle School Book Club
• Music Exploration
• Soccer Pick-Up Games
• Soccer Skills & Drills
• Vision Boards

This is the largest menu of programs OYS has ever offered in a Summer and we are so excited to spend the season with you!

All programs are:
✓ Free!
✓ Drop-in, no registration needed
✓ Open to Manchester youth
✓ All materials and supplies are provided
✓ Appropriate clothing and footwear required

Programs run from July 6th through August 28th.
Basketball runs June 29th to August 13th.

Have questions? Give us a call: 603-624-6470

More info available on our website: manchesternh.gov/youth

Hey Manchester, meet Jeff!

Jeff joined OYS in 1997 as an Outreach Worker before transitioning to a Youth Servcies Counselor role stationd at Memorial High School in 2023. Check out his bio to learn more about Jeff and how to connect with him.

Tomorrow is the day! Hope to see many of you there! Youth leaders from MY TURN, City of Manchester, NH Office of Youth Services, and NH Youth Success Project, have been working hard on policy recommendations related to school discipline, pre-trial case management, and community spaces for youth/young adults. All are welcome to attend!