The Mayhew Program

06/12/2026

Yesterday, our summer staff participated in Youth Mental Health First Aid training facilitated by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. In this training, staff strengthened their knowledge and skills to help ensure every camper receives the care and support they deserve.

At Mayhew, we are committed to promoting mental health awareness, support, and destigmatization. Investing in our staff's development helps us create a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where all young people can thrive.

To learn more about Mayhew please visit www.mayhew.org

06/11/2026

Our summer staff has conquered the mighty Mt. Cardigan! 🗻

9 days until the boys arrive to the island! Counselors are so excited to share the fun and beauty of hiking in New Hampshire with the campers!

During the first two years, the boys (age 10-12) participate in a rigorous and vibrant 22-day residential summer program. From the first day to the last, the boys work together in small tight-knit groups, tackling physical, social and emotional challenges. For many of the boys, Mayhew is their first opportunity to find out who they can be and how much they can do in a setting away from outside influences.
To learn more about Mayhew please visit www.mayhew.org

06/10/2026

06/10/2026

NH Gives ends at 5:00 PM today. Your support plays a critical role in keeping Mayhew tuition free for a very deserving group of boys. To support Mayhew please visit www.nhgives.org and on the top right hand corner type in Mayhew in the search bar.

Thank you for all that you do to support the boys!

06/10/2026

Did you know that Mayhew offers scholarships to the boys? The scholarships are for music and the arts, sports equipment and fees associated with playing sports, and for college!

Bryce Oliver Music and Arts Fund -Named in memory of Mayhew graduate and summer counselor, Bryce Oliver, this fund provides financial assistance to boys interested in music and arts activities.

Robert C. Rier Athletics Fund-Created in honor of former Mayhew Trustee Bob Rier, this fund provides financial support to boys for a sport or sports-related experience. The fund also awards an annual college scholarship to a Mayhew alum.

Alan Cantor Graduates Scholarship Fund -Named in honor of Alan Cantor, Mayhew’s Executive Director from 1985 to 1995, this fund provides dollar-for-dollar matching scholarships to boys and alumni who work for Mayhew and wish to pursue postsecondary educational opportunities.

To learn more about the Mayhew Program please visit www.mayhew.org.
To support the boys through NH Gives please visit https://www.nhgives.org/ and search for the Mayhew Program.

06/10/2026

In the final two years of the Mayhew Program, Mayhew focuses on supporting the boys through high school graduation, assisting them in establishing goals for their lives beyond high school, brainstorming ways to overcome barriers to success, and emphasizing the importance of giving back to Mayhew and the broader community.

The Mayhew Program is participating in NH Gives which ends today June 10th at 5:00 PM.

This year we have a goal of raising $20,000 to support the program.
We have an anonymous donor that will match dollar for dollar up to $10,000.

Your support plays a critical role in keeping Mayhew tuition free for a very deserving group of boys.

To support the boys please visit https://www.nhgives.org/ and search for the Mayhew Program.

06/10/2026

Beginning in the third year at Mayhew, boys can participate in a five-day, adventure-based summer program. These boys are called Link-Up.

Trips include canoeing, backpacking, biking, and nature and wilderness skills training. Boys who are 14 or older may apply to work for Mayhew, earning a salary and a dollar-for-dollar matching scholarship for post-secondary educational pursuits.

Our first Link-Up group arrives to the Base House in 12 days, and our first group of boys working in the Mayhew Kitchen arrive in 10 days!

The Mayhew Program is participating in NH Gives which ends today-June 10th at 5:00 PM.

This year we have a goal of raising $20,000 to support the program.
We have an anonymous donor that will match dollar for dollar up to $10,000.

Your support plays a critical role in keeping Mayhew tuition free for a very deserving group of boys.

To support the boys please visit https://www.nhgives.org/ and search for the Mayhew Program.

06/10/2026

The Mayhew Program is participating in NH Gives which ends tonight -June 10th at 5:00 PM.

This year we have a goal of raising $20,000 to support the program. We have an anonymous donor matching gifts dollar for dollar up to $10,000.

We hope that you will join us by making an investment into our boys and their future.

Your support plays a critical role in keeping Mayhew tuition free for a very deserving group of boys.

To support the boys please visit https://www.nhgives.org/ and search for the Mayhew Program.

06/09/2026

The Mayhew Program is participating in NH Gives which kicks off tonight June 9th at 5:00 PM and ends tomorrow June 10th at 5:00 PM.

This year we have a goal of raising $20,000 to support the boys!
We have an anonymous donor that will match dollar for dollar up to $10,000.

Your support plays a critical role in keeping Mayhew tuition free for a very deserving group of boys.

To support the boys please visit https://www.nhgives.org/ and search for the Mayhew Program.

Mayhew challenges and helps at-risk New Hampshire boys to believe in themselves, work well with others, and find their best. It is the only all-boys program in the state that combines school-year mentoring and a residential summer program for at-risk boys, tuition-free, through high school graduation.

All Mayhew participants benefit from regular mentoring visits in their home communities from Mayhew's team of professional outreach staff in one-on-one and small group settings throughout the year. The focus is on helping the boys apply the program ideals of respect, responsibility, community, and challenge to their lives at home, school and beyond.

06/09/2026

We are so grateful for our Community Partners!

Engagement Manager, Laura had the opportunity to speak about the Mayhew Program at the Interlakes Middle High School Interact Club Banquet. At the end of the evening, Mayhew was presented a check from the club for $500 to support the boys!

Mayhew challenges and helps at-risk New Hampshire boys to believe in themselves, work well with others, and find their best. It is the only all-boys program in the state that combines school-year mentoring and a residential summer program for at-risk boys, tuition-free, through high school graduation.

All Mayhew participants benefit from regular mentoring visits in their home communities from Mayhew's team of professional outreach staff in one-on-one and small group settings throughout the year. The focus is on helping the boys apply the program ideals of respect, responsibility, community, and challenge to their lives at home, school and beyond.

To learn more about the Mayhew Program please visit www.mayhew.org