Miguel is a kind, caring leader who consistently puts others before himself. As the Railroad Club Director, he has helped transform the Railroad Club site into a true hub of excitement and engagement. He is always willing to step in and support the team whenever needed, and his dedication does not go unnoticed. Thank you,… Read more »
The Boys & Girls Club, in partnership with the Guadalupe Union School District put on an exciting science experiment at the Guadalupe Jr. High site where members got to roll up their sleeves and explore the density of oils using test tubes, pipettes, vegetable and olive oil. After testing their density, they used the oil… Read more »
Our after-school program at Mary Buren Elementary School in Guadalupe was filled with excitement as students returned from winter break and jumped back into their school routines and Boys & Girls Club programs. Smiles, laughter, and energy filled the rooms as everyone settled back into their routines. Students began Healthy Habits, learning about making positive… Read more »
In our Teen Room at the Railroad Clubhouse in Santa Maria, Members participating in the Passport to Manhood program focused on emotional wellness. Teens began by brainstorming different words to describe emotions such as anger, sadness, worry, and excitement. They then engaged in thoughtful discussions about healthy coping strategies they use when feeling angry. The… Read more »
The Boys & Girls Club was honored to be invited by the Golden State Classics Car Club to speak at one of their recent meetings held at the Warbird Museum. Regional Club Director Maria Avelar had the opportunity to share about the impact of our afterschool programs and the importance of community partnerships in supporting… Read more »
With the start of Healthy Habits programming, our Members have been focusing on their eating habits and how they connect to their journeys to a healthy future. Some notable activities that have taken place include having Members work together in groups to come up with visual representations of what healthy choices look like. Members were… Read more »
The importance of supporting local youth was highlighted during the inaugural Standing With Youth event, held at the Railroad Clubhouse in Santa Maria on January 27. CEO Maria Fabula hosted the breakfast event, with dozens of local community leaders in attendance, including Santa Maria City Manager Dave Rowlands, Councilmember Gloria Flores and Guadalupe City Councilmember… Read more »
After years of patches and temporary fixes, our flagship Clubhouse in Santa Maria is getting a brand new roof! Throughout the month of January about 10,000 square feet of roof is being replaced with a modern polyurethane system rather than the old hot mop and asphalt sytem. It has been 39 years since this facility… Read more »
As part of the national Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s premier recognition program, our organization celebrates the extraordinary achievements of our club youth through the Youth of the Year program. As our organizational Youth of the Year, our representative serves as a role model for younger club members and shines a spotlight on our… Read more »
We have started the program, Ultimate Journey, at our Creston Club led by Youth Development Professional, Junior Victoriano. Ultimate Journey teaches members ways to connect with nature, to identify different species of birds, learning about nature’s ecosystems, and how to care for our environment. We have high hopes that both staff and members will have… Read more »
Our Club Members in Guadalupe got to spend their Winter break being artists and learning from professional artist and designer Allison Hunsley. From the initial sketch to the final drop of paint, over 40 kids spent an entire week creating a fabulous mural that lives at our Ron Estabillo Club in Guadalupe. The mural incorporates… Read more »
The Shandon BGC was closed during winter break for 2 weeks and Members returned on the 5th of January. Sessions have been ran including Triple Play: Healthy Habits, crocheting/sewing, Book Club, Torch Club, and Be A Star. We have a few new free time toys that the younger members have been loving and a brand-new… Read more »
Tk’s first couple of weeks back from Winter Break have been nothing but an arctic blast! Our activities have consisted of practicing shapes and colors through winter worksheets, painting a polar bear with the help of a fork, making a snowman using their name, using tissue paper to make mittens, and creating beautiful snowflakes using… Read more »
Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast celebrated 60 years of serving local youth with a community birthday party on Tuesday, January 13, at the Railroad Clubhouse in Santa Maria. The party welcomed dozens of community members and local supporters, including Board Members, alumni and a few dignitaries. Distinguished guests included Mayor of Santa… Read more »
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