Whats Happening at Our Clubs
End Of School Year Celebration!
Our Club celebrated the effort and dedication that our Members put into their schoolwork throughout the year by throwing a party with delicious food to
Railroad Clubhouse Recognizes Juneteenth With Interactive Programs
For Juneteenth, the kids participated in a collaborative group project where they connected through art by coloring themed pages that celebrated freedom, unity and African-American
Keystone Club Celebrates Its Seniors
Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast’s Keystone Leadership Club hosted a Senior Banquet at the Railroad Clubhouse in Santa Maria to celebrate its
Summer Cooking Fun in Paso Robles
The Tom Maas Clubhouse Cooking Club was a delicious success as members made pancake tacos while learning about the importance of breakfast. Each child had
A Champion For Youth
We honor the life and legacy of Kathryn Bernard, a longtime friend and unwavering supporter of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast.
Team Members of the Month–Olivia Vasquez and Jordann Aragon
This month, we’re thrilled to recognize Olivia and Jordann as our Team Members of the Month! Their creativity, dedication, and leadership shone brightly as they
Teens Focus On Building Healthy Relationships
In partnership with Lumina Alliance, teens at our Flamson Club participated in a three-day workshop onhealthy relationships. Day 1 focused on friendships and values.Teens worked
Special Thanks to Torchlight Marketing
Self described “marketing nerds” the team at Torchlight Marketing have been donating their excellent digital marketing talents and expertise to our Clubs for years. They
Parents and Club Members Enjoy Guadalupe Open House
The Ron Estabillo Clubhouse in Guadalupe hosted an Open House to celebrate the end of regular school year programming and launch the beginning of Summer
Music Program Showcases Youth Talent in Guadalupe
This month at the McKenzie Club in Guadalupe was a truecelebration of music and talent. In partnership with Infinite Music, our violin students kicked things
Local Professionals Teach Engineering In Santa Maria
The Society of Women Engineers visited our Railroad Clubhouse and led an engaging STEM Lab session focused on engineering. They taught our Members how to
Hikes Through Nature A Highlight In Guadalupe
In partnership with the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center, Club Members and staff of the Mary Buren Club in Guadalupe get to hike some of the most
Summer Is Here So It Must Be Time for the Elks Parade
Club Members and staff in Santa Maria have been using their creativity and artistic talents to design and build our float for the annual Elks
Next Gen CEO Program Helps Budding Entrepreneurs Make Business Ideas a Reality
The NextGen CEO cohort of Spring 2025 kicked off March 27, 2025, featuring over 20 student participants learning how to start and run their own
Future Entrepreneur Launches Her Business
One of the Evans Park Club Members was apart of our NextGen CEO program. Gaby attended every session including our launch day event in which
Guadalupe Back A Youth Night Always a Good Time With the Community
Our annual Back a Youth Night at the Ron Estabillo Clubhouse in Guadalupe was a huge success, with 50 Club Kids and more than 30
Springing Into May!
This month the Shandon Club has been filled with nothing but sun-sational smiles and endless spring laughter! Our TKers recently had a blast participating in
A Night With James Taylor at the Santa Barbara Bowl
Thanks to a partnership with Infinite Music, the Guadalupe Union School District and our Clubs at Mary Buren school and McKenzie Junioh High in Guadalupe,
Picnic Day A Huge Hit In Guadalupe
The Ron Estabillo Club in Guadalupe tried something new with a “Picnic Day” and everyone had a ball! Kids brought their blankets and got to
Team Attends 119th Boys & Girls Clubs National Conference
Fourteen Team Members and our Board Chair were fortunate to attend the 119th National Boys & Girls Club Conference in San Diego in early May.
Team Person of the Month–Shane Griffith
Nominated by Maria Avelar, Club Director at the Tom Maas Clubhouse in Paso Robles, this is what she has to say about the great work
Spreading Petals Of Joy!
After having a shortened visit due to the rain, the Shandon Members returned to the school campus’ garden to have fun and learn with Ms.
Kids Helping Kids Is A Reality at Our Clubs
We’re thrilled to share that the must! Charities Youth Board—an inspiring group of high school students dedicated to giving back—has raised an incredible $9,340 to support
Don’t Be a Bully–Take the Pledge
Anti Bullying Pledge I pledge to speak up when I see bullying, reach out to others who are bullied, and be a friend whenever I
Spring Is Here At Our Clubs!
The weather has been getting nicer this Spring and we’ve done so many cool outdoor activities such as kickball, soccer, dodgeball and duck duck goose.
Egg-citing Adventures In Shandon!
The month of April has been filled with a handful of egg-citing eggs-periences for our Shandon Members! At the beginning of the month, our talented
Unlocking Career Potential At The Shandon Club
Recently, the Shandon Club received two special visitors who led career presentations. Representatives from the local Fire Department team as well as the Paso Robles
Teens Own Friday Night!
The Keystone Teen Leadership program sponsored a “We OWN Fridays” teen night this month and it was a huge success! Our Keystone members organized a
Staff Member of the Month–Itzel Casillas
Itzel Casillas is a team member at the Shandon Club and exemplifies leadership skills such as taking initiative and constantly asking what she can help
Spring Has Sprung In Guadalupe
Spring Break was full of cool spring and Earth Day themed activities for the Members at the Ron Estabillo Club. Between making faux flower vases,
Kids and Cops Spend Time Together in Santa Maria
With the help of board member, Daniel Rios, our teens had an opportunity to visit the Santa Maria Police Station and check out the crime
Current and Former Club Kids Had A Great Afternoon
Club Alumni treated current Club Members to an afternoon on the lanes enjoying bowling, pizza and lots of fun. Thanks to the Santa Maria Alumni
Days of Advocacy in Sacramento
We had the opportunity to take some of our teens to the California capital to do some advocacy work. We advocated to our congresspeople to
GREAT GATSBY GALA WAS A ROARING SUCCESS FOR LOCAL KIDS
This year’s Annual Spring Auction and Gala was the cat’s pajamas as the Great Gatsby-inspired event raised over $170,000 to support after school and out
Flag Football Has Kicked Off
It has been an exciting time for our sports program as we kicked off the flag football season! With 18 co-ed teams spanning 1st to
The Butterfly Lifecycle
Just in time for Spring, our 6-7 year old Members are learning about the butterfly lifecycle in our DIY STEM program. Over a few weeks,
Staff Person of the Month–Patty Lopez
We are proud to recognize Patty Lopez as our February Staff Person of the Month. This honor is bestowed on one staff person from all
Ultimate Frisbee Flies Into Guadalupe
Thanks to an Ultimate Frisbee kit from Boys & Girls Clubs of America, the sport of Ultimate Frisbee has come to Guadalupe and the Ron
Next Gen CEO Program Launches
The NextGen CEO cohort of Spring 2025 kicked off March 27, 2025, featuring over 20 student participants learning how to start and run their own
2025 Youth of the Year Competition Underway
It’s the most wonderful time of the year!!! This is the time when all Boys & Girls Clubs pick and showcase their Youth Of The
Tom Maas Clubhouse Honored by Paso Robles Templeton Chamber of Commerce
At the elegant A Night in Paris awards dinner hosted by the Paso Robles Templeton Chamber of Commerce, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid
Our CEO Advocates for Us On Capitol Hill
Along with over 300 Club staff and youth Members, our CEO, Maria Fabula, worked hard during the National Days of Advocacy in Washington, D.C. Together,
A March-velous Month of Rainbows, Gold, and a Special Guest!
This month at the Shandon Club has been filled with St. Patrick’s luck and fun! On March 14th, we had our first “Career Presentation” where
Spring Sessions At The Shandon Club
Spring Sessions began March 3rd and while it definitely keeps our Members busy, they’ve been a great success! Ms. Czarina runs jewelry making with 6–9
Shandon’s Lucky TK Bunch!
Our TK members have Shamrock ‘n’ Rolled all month with the fun activities that Mrs. Angela has planned for them. After having daily circle time,
SMART Moves Emotional Wellness Program
This month at Flamson Club, during our SMART (Skills Mastery And Resistance Training) Moves Emotional Wellness program, we focused on exploring how emotions affect our
Youth Arts Colorful Creations: Torn Paper Collage Fun
Our young artists (ages 6-7) at the Flamson Club had a blast exploring the creative world of Torn Paper Collage! The activity was all about
Middle School Cooking Class: French Toast Delight!
At the Flamson Club in our middle school cooking class (ages 12-14), we had a blast making delicious French Toast with a twist! We used
Youth for Unity: Celebrating Diversity
In our Youth for Unity Program at the Flamson Club, our 6-7 year old Members explored the beauty of diversity and what makes each of us
Director of Teen Services Represents Our Clubs at Women’s Symposium
To kick off Women’s History Month, the Women of Color Symposium was held at the beginning of March in San Luis Obispo. Leaders from a
Teens Contine to Meet With Local Professionals
Our second session of Meet A Professional was with Police Lieutenant and BGCMCC Board Member, Danny Rios. Danny discussed his journey through working in different
A Fun Filled February at the Tom Maas Club
February at the Tom Maas Boys & Girls Club was filled with hands-on learning, creativity, and skill-building activities that supported members’ overall development. Members engaged
Thanks to our Sponsors of the Great Gatsby Gala!
Our annual Spring fundraiser–The Great Gatsby Gala–is coming to Santa Maria on March 29th and we couldn’t be more grateful for the local businesses who
Soccer for Success Was a Success in Santa Maria
The Evans Park Clubhouse in Santa Maria has been running the Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s program Soccer for Success and it has been
Spreading Love at the Shandon Club!
On Valentine’s Day, our Members and Staff had a day filled with lovable memories. Our classrooms were set up with Valentine decorations and our art
Staff Keeps Skills Sharp
We spent President’s Day training or recertifying stasff CPR/First Aid in both our Paso Robles and Santa Maria regions. A total of 28 staff members
Science Fun With Skittles
Using candy, Club Members at our Flamson Club learned about the scientific method and how it relates to observing and learning. Kids assembled skittles in
Healthy Eating With the Kids Farmers Market
Through our partnership with the Santa Barbara County Foodbank, we are able to offer our popular Kids Farmers Market at the Railroad Clubhouse. The Foodbank
Who Doesn’t Love Grilled Cheese?
The Flamson Clubs weekly Friday cooking classes with the middle schoolers are a great time to teach about responsibility in the kitchen setting. They learn
It’s Youth of the Year Season
Every year in early Spring, Boys & Girls Clubs around the world nominate their Youth of the Year (ages 14+) and Jr. Youth of the
A Fun-Loving February At The Shandon Club!
On February 7th, the Shandon Staff took our Members to visit the Shandon Market and purchase delicious food. Dishes that included carne asada burritos, al
February Was A Great Month to Partner with Local Chambers of Commerce
The month of February was a time when we partnered with two local chambers of commerce and got to show off our Clubs and programs
Staff Person of the Month–Laura Vasquez
We are proud to recognize Laura Vasquez as our January Staff Person of the Month. This honor is bestowed on one staff person from all
Staff and Members Mourn Tragic Loss of One of Our Own
It is with heavy hearts that we share the sad news of the passing of our friend and coworker, Jasun Bautista. Jasun passed away on
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Club Members celebrated MLK day at the Railroad Clubhouse, by watching an inspirational video of his famous, “I Have a Dream” speech. Kids did MLK
Shandon’s Adventures + Delicious Pancakes!
Our Members had been looking forward to beginning local trips around town again coming back from winter break. Recently, the Shandon Staff accompanied Members on
Fun Financial Literacy Comes to Evans Park
The very fun financial literacy program, Sammy Rabbit Money School has come to the Evans Park Clubhouse! Through a partnership with United Way of Northern
Roberto Rodriguez Elected to Honorary Commanders Program at VSFB
Roberto Rodriguez, the Chief Impact Officer for Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast, has been nominated to participate in the Vandenberg Space Force
2025 Off to A Very Active Start at Tom Maas Clubhouse
January was a very active month at theTom Maas Clubhouse in Paso Robles. From art, science, craft and physical activity there was nothing our Club
Youth Mental Health Training Takes Priority
We take youth mental health very seriously and are thrilled to announce two of our Club Directors just earned their certifications in important youth mental
Teens Learn Career Tips From Local Professionals
We kicked off our new program series “Meet A Professional” lwith our very own CEO, Maria Fabula. Meet A Professional is a monthly program for
An Organized Kitchen Is A Productive Kitchen
Thanks to volunteers from Philanthropic Educational Organization (PEO) the kitchen at the Tom Maas Clubhouse in Paso Robles is cleaned, organized and ready to continue
Winter Break Was Packed With Opportunities
The full day program at the Ron Estabillo Club in Guadalupe was packed with fun and learning opportunities during the recent Winter break. Club kids
A New Year Brings New Memories At The Shandon Club!
Happy New Year from the Shandon Club! We hope for a wonderful 2025 that’ll bring many memories for Members as well as Staff. During winter
Sharing Our Story With Youth Volunteers
The MUST! Charities Youth Board Volunteer Fair is an event put on each year where different non-profits in the community do a short presentation to
Deb Jeffers Joins Team as New Chief Advancement Officer
After a national search, Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast is excited to announce the appointment of Deb Jeffers as the organization’s new
What’s Cooking With Our Teens
For the end of Winter Break at the Railroad Club, the teens were more than excited to do a cooking activity. On the menu: hamburgers,
College Info Night for Teen Members
To kick off the new year, our Keystone Club hosted a College Night where mostly college freshmen came to speak with high schoolers about their
Teens Serve Seniors This Holiday Season
Thanks to the generous donations of community supporters and staff, our Keystone Club was able to gift all the items on the wish list for
Shandon Club Donations!
The Shandon Club is tremendously excited and grateful to share the two recent donations that the club has received. Jane and Steve Sinton are two
Christmas “Cruises” by Evans Park Clubhouse
The Viejitos Car Club from Santa Maria “cruised by” the Evans Park Clubhouse to create an amazing Christmas Party! The Car Club members generously donated
Santa Makes a Special Appearance
Thanks to our friends at the Santa Maria Corvette Club, Santa made a special visit with LOTS of toys for the Members of our Railroad
Annual National Youth Arts Exhibit Showcases Budding Artists
Local youth artists will be showcased and celebrated at an exhibition featuring fine art created by Members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid
Shining Our Light in the Community
The annual “Parade of Lights” in Santa Maria was a wonderful opportunity to showcase our Clubs, our Club Members and our amazing staff! We created
Continuous Training Improves Our Leadership
Meghan Harris, our Chief Operation Officer for North SLO Clubs has been part of a 3 year program training COO’s of Boys & Girls Clubs
A Season to Remember: Target and Paso Robles Police Department Team Up for Local Kids
In a heartwarming collaboration, Target and the Paso Robles Police Department hosted an unforgettable evening for 15 Boys & Girls Club Members in Paso Robles.
Shop With A Cop Makes Holiday Dreams Come True
The holiday spirit is alive and well as the Santa Maria Police Department partners with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast to
Santa’s Coming!
With Christmas around the corner, the Shandon members have been having a winter blast with off-campus trips, decorating our space, arts & crafts, and even
Executive Staff Take Their Referee Skills to State
Roberto Rodriguez, our Chief Operating Officer for Santa Barbara County and Ernie Cuevas, our Director of Healthy Lifestyles, were recently honored to serve as referees
Staff Supports A Special Community Organization
Recently, members of our Executive and Leadership Teams enjoyed a night on the town in support of the Mexican Ladies Social Clubs annual Black and
Santa Came Early to Santa Maria
Thanks to the generosity and thoughtfulness of many of our 1st Responders, toys from Santa are plentiful for our Santa Maria Clubs. Every year, local
Hearts Full of Gratitude, Bellies Full of Food!
Shandon BGC Club members have had a November full of color, gobbling laughter, and fun! Trips have been taken to the community park and library
Teens Explore College Funding Opportunities
Our Keystone Club had a presentation from Jose Olvera with the Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara. He shared with members about different avenues to pay
Serving Local Seniors in Need This Holiday Season
Members of our Keystone Teen Leadership Program are organizing a gift drive for the elderly this holiday season. In partnership with Marian Extended Care in
Face Painting and More at Tom Maas
Tom Maas was open for the Veterans Day holiday and the Members seemed to have a lot of fun. They enjoyed a yummy breakfast that
Slime Time at Tom Maas
Members had a blast making slime for fun Friday. They had so much fun getting to make their very own slime and customizing their slime
Making Parachutes at Tom Maas
Members at Tom Maas made little squishies fly with parachutes that they made. These parachutes were made up of tissue paper, string, tape, and squishies.
Team Building at Tom Maas
Members participated in a team building activity in which they used different sizes of hula hoops and their hands. They had to work together as
Getting Messy at Tom Maas
Members had some messy fun getting to make cloud dough. This dough is made up of hair conditioner and flour. The conditioner and flour mixed
Movie Time at Tom Maas
Staff at Tom Maas made a wonderful and fun movie experience for the Members. They made cool signs of what movie the Members were going
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