Month: August 2025

Partnership With Paso School District Serves Local Youth

Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast (BGCMCC) and Paso Robles Joint Unified School District (PRJUSD) have formalized a three-year partnership to expand after-school programming at the Tom Maas Clubhouse. This partnership ensures hundreds of local children and families continue to have access to safe, enriching, and affordable programs after the school day ends…. Read more »

Shandon Welcomes New TK Members!

On August 14th, the Shandon Club welcomed a new bunch of TK Members  who are full of joy, energy, and have radiant smiles that light up our classroom as soon as they enter. Their schedule includes having circle time, where they go over the date, daily weather, and current season. It also includes practicing fine-motor… Read more »

Team Member of the Month—Erica Lopez

Erica is such a joy to work with and you can tell she brings a lot of passion to work. She has done such an AMAZING job with the Torch Club in Guadalupe and is always doing creative and innovative things with the members. She really cares about her general community and making sure that… Read more »

Listening Sessions Provide Insight Into Opportunities for Kids and Clubs

With three goals of learning, sharing and acting, Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central convened a Listening Session between our Club leadership and an amazing network of Community Leaders from North SLO Communities.  Goal one was to learn: Gain new perspectives and insights.  Goal two was to share:  Provide helpful practices, ideas, or lessons… Read more »

STEM Lab Update: Tower Challenge

In our recent STEM Lab session at our Railroad Clubhouse in Santa Maria, we explored the fascinating world of towers! We began by learning about different types of towers online—how they are built, what makes each one unique, and how their size and design can be both functional and beautiful. Afterward, our members worked in… Read more »

New Beginnings and Changes

August has kicked off with lots of excitement and changes at the Boys and Girls Club in Creston. We are excited to start off the school year with brand new members and new staff. For a getting to know you activity, Members talked about who they are and got to share two truths, and one… Read more »

A Full Afternoon of Programs in Guadalupe Now Running

Now that school is back in session in Guadalupe, the Ron Estabillo Clubhouse is excited to be offering all of the school year programming our Club Members enjoy.  This season the Club is running the photograpy program, Cheer Club, cooking classes, the All Stars sports program, Be A Star (an anti-bullying program) and the leadership… Read more »

Santa Maria Retailer Supports Youth Learning

Through October 18th, shoppers at the Carter’s childrens clothing store in Santa Maria can make a donation at the register which will stay in Santa Maria to help our Club kids.  Carter’s invests in brighter futures by supporting programs that unlock the full potential of the next generation, and partners with local nonprofits that build… Read more »

Meet A Professional Program Was Purrrfect for Teens

Our teens in Santa Maria had an opportunity to “Meet A Professional” veterinarian. Dr. Brown, co-owner of PETS Hospital in Orcutt spoke to members about what it’s like to be a vet, the training/schooling required, and some of the challenges. Veterinarians are not just at the clinic but also work in the fields of education,… Read more »

New Club Opens at Brand New Jr. High

Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast is excited to announce the launch of a new, high-impact after school program at the new Guadalupe Junior High School beginning with the 2025/26 academic year. This new site marks a significant expansion of the Club’s presence in Northern Santa Barbara County and underscores its deepening partnership… Read more »

Trucking Along Thanks to Our Friends

Thanks to our generous friends at AgWest Farm Credit, Santa Maria Tire, and Vince Lopez Jr & Sons, we have an amazing new heavy duty truck!  This truck will help us haul materials and supplies between our 10 Clubs, be a feature at Community Outreach events and will even tow our floats for the many… Read more »

A Day of Bonding and Celebration

Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast hosted its Summer Picnic for all employees to enjoy at Sinsheimer Park in San Luis Obispo on August 9.The sunny day was filled with food, friends and fun as our staff gathered together for friendly competition and yummy treats. Yabba Dabba Dogs catered lunch with its delicious… Read more »

Going Back to School in Style

We’d like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Old Navy and the Kiwanis Club of Santa Maria for their incredible generosity in helping our members get ready for back to school!  Thanks to their support, 50 youth from our Guadalupe and Santa Maria Clubs—including members from the Ron Estabillo, Evans Park, and Railroad Clubhouses—were… Read more »