Month: February 2026

Team Member of the Month – Maria Avelar

This month’s Team Member of the Month is Maria Avelar! Maria is the Regional Club Director for our North San Luis Obispo County clubs. Maria has consistently gone above and beyond to immerse herself in the Regional Club Director role, demonstrating a commitment to not just meet, but exceed expectations whenever possible. Her flexibility allows… Read more »

Teams Celebrate End of the Basketball Season With Awards Banquet

February marked the conclusion of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast’s winter basketball season, highlighted by exciting championship games that showcased the growth and dedication of the athletes. The Sports Department also hosted the Coaches Game, which brought great energy and strengthened the connection between players, coaches and families. At Toyota, the… Read more »

BGCMCC Staff Attends the 2026 MyClubHub Academy Conference

A few Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast staff members traveled to Albuquerque to hone their skills in database management and processing systems at the 2026 MyClubHub Academy Conference, hosted by Boys & Girls Clubs of America, at the end of February. Christin McGee (left), Daisy Perez (center) and Maria Avelar (right) all… Read more »

Beep Beep! New Vans Help Transport Club Kids To Tom Maas Clubhouse

Now that 2026 is officially in full swing, the Tom Maas Clubhouse has begun its new method of transportation for six of the elementary schools in Paso Robles: Kermit King, Pat Butler, Lewis Flamson, Glen Speck, Winifred Pifer and Virginia Peterson. The kiddos are picked up on a daily basis from their respective school sites by some… Read more »

McKenzie Club Site Promotes Anti-Bullying Campaign

At McKenzie, something powerful is taking root. This year, the McKenzie Club Site committed to becoming an anti-bullying free zone, not just in words, but in action. Together, staff and students have worked intentionally to create a space where kindness, respect and accountability guide daily interactions. The students have taken real ownership of this mission…. Read more »

Torch Club at Ron Estabillo Works on Community Service Goals

  The Ron Estabillo Torch Club in Guadalupe worked on getting more community service in during the month of February. They were able to get a few clean-up sessions in and during one of the sessions, they decided to stay closer to home and clean up Leroy Park. The Ron Estabillo Torch Club has had… Read more »

Guadalupe Jr. High Students Face ‘The Matter Monster’

  The Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast, in partnership with Guadalupe Union School District, had a very exciting and successful science experiment at the Guadalupe Jr. High site earlier in February. The lesson was based around the three states of matter. They combined different substances to create chemical reactions. This specific experiment… Read more »

Shandon’s Sweethearts

This month has been full of love, laughter, and kindness at the Shandon Site. We kicked off the month with TK celebrating their classmate, Evelyn’s birthday where they enjoyed a cupcake with juice. Sensory play for the month has been hot cocoa themed and this month’s V-day crafts turned out lovely!  Ms. Zar’s sewing sessions… Read more »

Guadalupe Club Kids Complete Exciting STEM Challenges

  Our Guadalupe after-school program was full of curiosity and creativity during STEM Week! Students explored science, technology, engineering and math through fun, hands-on activities designed to spark their imagination. Our first and second grade students teamed up to complete an exciting STEM challenge, working together to problem-solve and share ideas! It was wonderful to… Read more »

Evans Park Experiments With DIY STEM Rockets

In a DIY STEM lesson, the Evans Park Club Kids made DIY rockets with Alka-Seltzers, water and small-snap containers. It was a fun and exciting way for members to learn about chemical reactions and pressure. As the gas builds up inside the sealed container, pressure increases until the lid pops off and launches in the… Read more »

Teens Take On Valentine’s Day With a Fun Night of Activities

The Railroad Clubhouse staff was excited to host its Valentine’s Teen Night for local teens! Members enjoyed an evening full of fun and creativity, including canvas painting, cookie decorating and making friendship bracelets. The open gym activities were a big hit, with many teens playing volleyball and basketball. Members also got to enjoy plenty of… Read more »

Atascadero Keeps the Valentine’s Day Spirit Alive

February has been an exciting month at the Atascadero Boys & Girls Club! It recently had its Valentine’s Day party, headlined by cupcakes, cookies and candy galore. The Club continued the sweet theme with Valentine’s Day crafts and karaoke for its brave members to sing their hearts out to.

ROSS Stores Promote In-Store Donations for Local Clubs

For the 12th year in a row, Ross stores in Santa Maria and Paso Robles promoted Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast and encouraging donations at their registers. By shopping at Ross Dress For Less, supporters were not only snagging great deals but also supporting our Clubs. Donations made at checkout through March 1 go directly to helping kids thrive… Read more »

Creston Club Celebrates Valentine’s Day With Dance Party

Creston Elementary PTA parents proudly partnered with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast to host a heartwarming Valentine’s Day Dance and Karaoke Party for members and the community. The cafeteria was filled with music, laughter and smiling faces as kids took turns on the microphone and families enjoyed a fun evening of… Read more »

A Read-iculously Heartfelt Library Trip!

On Wednesday, February 4, our Club had its first trip of the year to the Shandon Library. Ms. Joey, the lovely librarian, had a bunch of fun activities prepped for our members to have fun with and enjoy. Activities included a candy jar guessing game, Valentine’s Day-themed scavenger hunt, two different V-Day crafts + coloring… Read more »