Month: January 2023

Flag Football Season Begins Now!

It’s time for Flag Football. The league is open to all 1st-8th grade boys and girls.  Teams/Divisions will be determined by the number of registered players and will be co-ed.  Registration Fee is $50   Participants will get 8-10 games that will be played in Guadalupe or Santa Maria (Depending on registrations) and a team shirt.  The season will… Read more »

Triple Play Takes Off At the Shandon Club!

Triple Play Daily Challenges is a Spring Program that is focused on the physical development of children ages 6-9. This week, members tried out some movement skills by participating in balancing, jumping, dribbling, throwing and kicking drills! They rated the session a 10/10 because of how much fun they had and even asked for it… Read more »

Calm Corner Prioritizes Emotional Wellness

In our Clubs’ ongoing efforts to incorporate the training our staff recieves in mental health wellness and trauma-informed care, staff at our Railroad Clubhouse have created a great, new “Calm Corner.”  Understanding that sometimes we all need to take a break and check in with ourselves, this corner offers a place of quiet and respite… Read more »

Youth Development Professional of the Month–Mayra Bautista

Mayra has been working for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast-Mary Buren since August of 2019.  Mayra has a very bubbly personality and all our members in Mary Buren adore her.  She’s a team player and is willing to help out whenever it’s needed.

Youth Development Professional of the Month–Josue Rojo

Josue is a great leader and leads by example to ensure the 5 key elements of the Boys & Girls Club philosophy are present at his Club site. His passion to serve the next generation in the Santa Maria Valley is great to see. Even through the COVID-19 pandemic he made sure that our members… Read more »

Youth Development Professional of the Month–Patty Lopez

Patty has all of the greatest strengths and compassion you look for in a leader including: integrity, dependability, innovation, initiative, organization, detail-oriented, caring, supportive & always puts our youth first when making decisions.

Youth Development Professional of the Month–Elizabeth Gonzales

Elizabeth is an exemplary staff member as she is punctual, reliable, independent, empathetic, kind, caring and truly takes charge, leading with her smarts and hearts.  Everyone who Elizabeth surrounds herself with strives to be their best. That is what she brings out in everyone, staff, students and family alike.

Clubs Closing Due to Severe Storms

Foosball Fun at Railroad Clubhouse

We had our annual “Winter Foosball Tournament” this week at the Railroad Club. Over 32 members participated in the intense fun competition. Members team up to play 2v2 in a straight knockout tournament. This year Erick Peña (11) and Frankie Hernandez (11) won!

Holiday Celebration at Teen Center

Our Flamson Teen Center had a blast at our Holiday celebration on Wednesday December 21st. There was cookie decorating, door decorating, and they all enjoyed lots of yummy treats! Candy, cookies, chips, pizza, and hot cocoa just for a few examples. Our Teen Center has such generous families that donated over 15 pizzas! Our teens… Read more »