Month: June 2026

Railroad Clubhouse Creates Homemade Lava Lamps

  Our young scientists at the Railroad Clubhouse in Santa Maria had a blast exploring hands-on STEM activities in June! Members created their own lava lamps, choosing their favorite colors while learning how different ingredients interact to create the floating “lava” effect. They discovered the science behind density and chemical reactions through experimentation. They also… Read more »

Community Members Dance and Sing at Rock ‘N Roll Bingo

Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast and Good Samaritan Shelter partnered together for a totally tubular fundraiser event, Rock ‘N Roll Bingo, where donors and supporters could boogie down and rock on all for some great causes. The event was held at the Railroad Clubhouse in Santa Maria on Friday, June 26, with… Read more »

Evans Park Kids Explore the Properties of Dry Ice

The Club Kids at Evans Park had an exciting science day where they explored the properties of dry ice earlier this June. They watched as dry ice created thick fog when placed in warm water and saw streams of bubbles overflow from a container filled with soapy water, creating a fun bubble volcano effect. Through… Read more »

Sunshine, Swimsuits, & Summer Smiles!

Within the first three weeks of summer camp the Shandon Members have soaked up all the fun there is to our activities. Members have created wonderful art with Mrs. Angela, tk/k sensory play and Summer Brain Gain are ran by Ms. Czarina, STEM and origami are led by Ms. Itzel, and Ms. Shyleen is in… Read more »

End Of School Year Recognitions

Shandon’s last week of school was definitely one for the books. Tuesday June 2nd, they had a Power Hour raffle where fun prizes were won. Wednesday June 3rd, every Member was recognized and given an award that honored their unique personalities along a tasty cupcake made by Mrs. Angela. Ms. Carina also handed Staff certificates… Read more »

Ron Estabillo Club Makes a Splash on Pool Day

Kids from our Ron Estabillo Clubhouse in Guadalupe dove right into a summer pool day hosted at the Paul Nelson Aquatics Center in Santa Maria. A lucky group of kids were able to soak up the sun and enjoy a cool dip in the pool to kick summer off the right way. They made a… Read more »

Summer Sports Camp Brings the Fun to All Clubs

Our Summer Sports Camp, created and led by our Sports Department, is in full swing throughout June, bringing basketball, volleyball and flag football to Clubhouses across our community! From beginners learning the fundamentals to athletes sharpening their skills, every child has a place to grow. We believe no kid gets left behind. Our Sports Department… Read more »

Kids Explore Their Creativity Through Art at Tom Maas

During the last full week of June and in the midst of summer, some of our Club Members explored their creativity during Art Programming at the Tom Maas Boys & Girls Club. Using watercolors, the kids experimented with blending colors, creating unique designs, and expressing themselves through painting. They also had the opportunity to decorate… Read more »

Recognizing Our Staff Years of Service – June 2026

Harley – 5 Years of Service “My favorite moments at the club are playing soccer outside with the kids. I enjoy being a part of the Boys & Girls Club because I was part of after-school programs as a kid and those are some of my favorite childhood memories. I hope to always have a… Read more »

Ron Estabillo Club Hosts End of School Open House

Our Ron Estabillo Clubhouse in Guadalupe hosted an open house event on June 8 for families to come and see what our club is all about. Parents, guardians and their kids were able to see our members’ awesome art, watch a slideshow, paint with their child, make binary code necklaces and munch on goodies sold… Read more »

BGCMCC Staff Bonds at Powered By Purpose: Serving Together

Most of the staff from Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast all met up for Powered by Purpose: Serving Together, an all-staff event held at Cuesta Canyon Park on June 12. The meetup brought together dozens of staff members from all 10 Clubs across the Central Coast to celebrate the end of the school year,… Read more »

Mary Buren Students Celebrate the Last Day of School

On the last day of school, the first grade students in Mrs. Dominguez’s class at our Mary Buren site celebrated with a fun neon party. The students wore bright neon colors and enjoyed music, games and activities with their classmates. It was a wonderful way to celebrate a successful school year and make special memories… Read more »