Angela has shown tremendous professional and leadership growth in her role as Assistant Director at the Shandon Club over the past few months. She has consistently taken initiative and played a key role in keeping the Club running smoothly during the Director’s absences. Angela inspires both her peers and Club members with her positive, motivating… Read more »
The Ron Estabillo Club in Guadalupe had a visit from the Buddy the Elf this month. He was a huge hit with the kids and spread his energy all throughout the Club interacting and playing with all the kids. The teens even enjoyed hanging out with him in the Teen Zone.
Club Members in the Mary Buren Club in Guadalupe, ranging from kindergarten through third grade, filled the school with holiday cheer as part of the music program in partnership with the Guadalupe Union School District. The young performers proudly traveled to all seven classrooms, singing Christmas carols and spreading joy, smiles, and festive spirit to… Read more »
The Boys & Girls Club, in partnership with Guadalupe Union School District and the Dunes Center, recently transformed our members into scientists! Through an exciting hands-on experiment, our members rolled up their sleeves and extracted DNA from strawberries while using nothing more than everyday household items. This interactive activity wasn’t just a fun and squishy… Read more »
The Santa Maria Police Department partnered with Santa Barbara County Probation and Walmart and Target of Santa Maria and to bring another warm and joyful Shop with a Cop experience to the children of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Guadalupe and Santa Maria. Thanks to the generous support from their COPSnCARS fundraiser held in… Read more »
Our Winter Basketball season has been both successful and enjoyable for athletes, families, and staff. During the season, we introduced a new initiative called Athlete of the Week to recognize athletes who consistently demonstrate positive behavior both on and off the court. Athletes are nominated by volunteer coaches and staff based on qualities such as… Read more »
Just in time for the Christmas holidays, local teens–all members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast’s teen leadership program, the Keystone Club–delivered holiday gifts requested by seniors who live at Marian Extended Care Long Term Care Facility in Santa Maria. For the second year in a row, these teens wanted to… Read more »
On Wednesday, December 14, the Shandon Staff & Members celebrated Christmas. A big Thank You to our middle schoolers who helped decorate our windows, they look amazing! During our party we decorated sugar cookies and enjoyed delicious hot chocolate made by Ms. Zar. Free time activities included listening to Christmas Carols, Christmas themed coloring pages,… Read more »
The very popular Next Gen CEO program, made possible through a partnership with the Santa Maria Valley Chamber and the support of the Guadalupe Union School District, had a succesful launch at our Kermit McKenzie Club in Guadalupe. This program submerses would-be CEO’s into a 6-week program where they learn to build, fund, market and… Read more »
Amazing artwork created by our Club kids from all over the Central Coast were on display in December. Artwork made by our Club Members from our Atascadero, Creston, Paso Robles and Shandon Clubs are being displayed as a large exhibition at the Paso Robles Public Library through early January. Additionally, all of our Guadalupe Clubs… Read more »
Most of our Clubs and Club Members got to shine in December by showcasing their holiday spirit at local parades. Our Evans Park and Railroad Clubs won 2nd place in the Holiday Parade of Lights in Santa Maria while the Tom Maas, Atascadero, Creston, and Shandon Clubs enjoyed the Paso Robles Community Parade the same… Read more »
Proving that the impact of a Boys & Girls Club experience can last a lifetime, members of our local Boys & Girls Club Alumni group adopted one of our current families for the holidays. Club Members from our Railroad Clubhouse, and their families, were treated to a surprise visit and showered with gifts and caring…. Read more »
This seasons’ winter sessions began December 2nd, and our members have already enjoyed a few sessions led by our incredible Staff! Ms. Czarina is running Book Club on Mondays with ages 8-10 as well as Sewing & Crochet on Tuesdays with ages 10-15. Ms. Shyleen is running Be A Star and Torch club with ages… Read more »
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