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 »
Dozens of community members partnered together with our Club Kids at the Ron Estabillo Clubhouse in Guadalupe for a night of fun and mentorship at Back a Youth Night on May 28. The night started with a Candy Land-inspired icebreaker, where our pairs rolled the dice and followed the path, which included fun questions… Read more »
Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast officially has Torch Club in three sites now! The organization had previously started Torch Club at the Ron Estabillo Clubhouse and a joint one between the Railroad Clubhouse and Evans Park Clubhouse, but now plans to start at the Tom Maas Clubhouse. Torch Club is a program… Read more »
Teens from our Ron Estabillo Clubhouse, Evans Park Clubhouse and Railroad Clubhouse all came together on a fun Friday night to watch a movie and see friends on March 13. More than 50 teens came to the Railroad Clubhouse to catch ‘A Quiet Place’ on our very own big screen projector, while enjoying pizza and… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 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 »
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 »
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 »
In our Learning Center at the Railroad Clubhouse, Members explored the meaning of Thanksgiving. Together, we discussed what it means to be thankful and shared ideas as a group. Members then had the chance to express their own gratitude by writing or drawing the things they are thankful for, adding color and creativity to make… Read more »
It’s official! Winter Basketball is underway now that team jerseys are being handed out. With our new sports sponsor, Toyota of Santa Maria, we were able to have a jersey pick up day that was so much fun! Our first day of jersey pick ups was an incredible success. We had so many proud coaches… Read more »
November at our newest Club at Guadalupe Jr. High has been up to a lot of activity. Our most popular programs include Trumpet, Violin, LEGO Robotics, Science Explorers, and our Nutrition/Cooking class. In trumpet and violin, they’re practicing Twinkle Twinkle Little Star and Silent Night to perform later on in the school year. LEGO Robotics… Read more »
Members of the Ron Estabillo Club were the latest Club kids to take part in our always-popular National Photography Program. This multi-session program, developed by Boys & Girls Clubs of America enables youth to develop their creativity and cultural awareness through the appreciation of photography. The National Photography Program is designed to help youth ages… Read more »
Now that school is back in session in Guadalupe, the Ron Estabillo Clubhouse is excited to be offering all of the school year programming our Club Members enjoy. This season the Club is running the photograpy program, Cheer Club, cooking classes, the All Stars sports program, Be A Star (an anti-bullying program) and the leadership… Read more »
Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast is excited to announce the launch of a new, high-impact after school program at the new Guadalupe Junior High School beginning with the 2025/26 academic year. This new site marks a significant expansion of the Club’s presence in Northern Santa Barbara County and underscores its deepening partnership… Read more »
We’d like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Old Navy and the Kiwanis Club of Santa Maria for their incredible generosity in helping our members get ready for back to school! Thanks to their support, 50 youth from our Guadalupe and Santa Maria Clubs—including members from the Ron Estabillo, Evans Park, and Railroad Clubhouses—were… Read more »
The Ron Estabillo Clubhouse in Guadalupe enjoyed their annual Summer Color Run this month. With 112 kids running this was the most participation to date! All of the staff and the Club Members participated and collaborated in the 1.5 mile run and it was all smiles when kids were covered in color. Each participant was… Read more »
Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast is excited to announce that registration for its popular Winter Youth Basketball League will open on August 4th and run through August 29th. The league welcomes girls and boys in Kindergarten through 8th grade and offers a fun, inclusive environment for players of all skill levels. Game… Read more »
This Summer, our sports staff has brought a fun and engaging clinic to the Estabillo and Railroad sites, exclusively for our Summer Program club kids. We kicked things off with two weeks of basketball, followed by two weeks of volleyball. Now, we’re heading into our final stretch focused on flag football. Each week begins with… Read more »
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 programming. Parents and family of Club Members got to see projects and activities kids worked on during the year with a mini art gallery showcasing youth art and craft as… Read more »
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 off with a stunning performance that showcased their dedication and musical progress. Later in the month, ourrock band and guitar students took the stagefor the entire school, delivering a show… Read more »
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 beautiful areas in our region. The weekly hiking program continues every Wednesday, led in partnership with the Dunes Center in Guadalupe as well as the Guadalupe School District who provides… Read more »
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 mentors partnering up for an evening of fun activities! Kiwanis Club of Guadalupe treated everyone to a grilled hotdog dinner, completed with chips and sodas that participants got to enjoy… Read more »
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, a number of our members exploring music programming were able to attend a James Taylor concert at the Santa Barbara Bowl! Club kids that were taking violin, ukulele and guitar… Read more »
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 enjoy roasted hot dogs, a dance party, and even a photo booth. This was a unique event that even included parents. Even though the weather was such that the picnic… Read more »
Fourteen Team Members and our Board Chair were fortunate to attend the 119th National Boys & Girls Club Conference in San Diego in early May. It was a 3-day event packed with inspiring keynote speeches, motivational and informative break out sessions, rejuvenating meetings with Club staff from around the country and a wonderful opportunity for… Read more »
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 glow in the dark themed night where middle and high schoolers were invited to play games, get to know each other, and enjoy some delicious food. Some of the teens… Read more »
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, cooking, volleyball, basketball, and STEM projects the week was full of enriching and fun activities for local kids. Kids and staff enjoyed their full days together and are already excited… Read more »
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 8th grade, the energy and enthusiasm have been contagious. Games are underway, showcasing incredible teamwork and sportsmanship from all age groups. Matches are held at two field locations: Acquistapace Park… Read more »
Thanks to an Ultimate Frisbee kit from Boys & Girls Clubs of America, the sport of Ultimate Frisbee has come to Guadalupe and the Ron Estabillo Club. The Ultimate Frisbee Club has 23 kids signed up and they have started learning the rules and tricks to be experts in the sport.
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 Year (club Members ages 14 – 18) and Jr. Youth of the Year (Club Members ages 10 – 13)and we couldn’t be prouder of our Club Members representing us for… Read more »
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, they championed academic success, workforce readiness, and youth well-being—issues at the heart of Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s mission to ensure all kids have Great Futures. Our Clubs are… Read more »
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 completed their CPR/First Aid certifications. In Santa Maria, staff who didn’t need CPR training focused on program planning and participated in program training presentations. Meanwhile, in Paso, the staff participated… Read more »
Every year in early Spring, Boys & Girls Clubs around the world nominate their Youth of the Year (ages 14+) and Jr. Youth of the Year (ages 10 -13). This isBGCA’s premier recognition program for Club Members and shows the winners as Members who embody the values of leadership & service, academic achievement, and healthy… Read more »
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 of our service area after being nominated by their supervisor and selected by the Executive Team. Laura was nominated for this honor because of her flexibility and willingness to jump… Read more »
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 the morning of January 11th, 2025. Jasun was a valued member of our team, serving as a Youth Development Professional at our Club Sites, most recently at the Ron Estabillo… Read more »
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 enjoyed field trips to Rancho Bowl, the MOXI Museum in Santa Barbara and even a beach day! At the Clubhouse, Members did cooking classes, created art and learned life skills… Read more »
Local youth artists will be showcased and celebrated at an exhibition featuring fine art created by Members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast beginning December 13th at the Santa Maria Town Center Mall. Every year, BGCMCC offers the National Fine Arts Program at all of its Club sites on the Central… Read more »
The holiday spirit is alive and well as the Santa Maria Police Department partners with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast to bring joy to local children through the upcoming “Shop with a Cop” event. Taking place on Wednesday, December 13, 2024, this heartwarming event will treat 50 Club members from the… Read more »
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 Santa Maria, they are gathering items from the seniors’ wish list and need the community’s help in collecting items for all of the residents. If you can help make the… Read more »
Members at our McKenzie Club are participating in guitar, rock band, violin, and choir classes thanks to a partnership with the Guadalupe Unified School District and the nonprofit music program, Infinite Music. The students are enjoying learning their instruments, with enthusiasm and dedication. In the picture, Sebastian, wearing blue, and Nikolai, in black, are seen… Read more »
The teens at our Ron Estabillo Club kicked off our STEM challenges by exploring not just the art of cooking but the science behind it. They explored the concept of “Molecular Gastronomy,” which is defined as “a scientific approach to cooking that uses chemistry and physics to create new foods and explore the relationship between… Read more »
Cheer Club has come to the Ron Estabillo Clubhouse in Guadalupe! Once many of the older Club Members realized they were all in cheer or gymnastics, they knew they had to bring a cheer team to the Boys & Girls Club! Now, 17 younger members are learning cheers, chants, and routines and the older Members… Read more »
The Mary Buren School Club Site participated in the National Lights on Afterschool program, held annually at the end of October. They had booths from the Healthy Eating program serving strawberry and brocoli smoothies, soccer drills, art, Giant Connect 4 game that the GUSD Counselors brought out for everyone to play with and face painting. Kiddos… Read more »
The awesome Fall Carnival returned to the Railroad Clubhouse in Santa Maria thanks to the hardwork of our Alumni Association and the Santa Maria Staff. After a number of years of hiatus, this event came back bigger and better with over 20 booths of carnival games and activities for the whole community to enjoy. Kids… Read more »
Club Members at the Ron Estabillo Club were treated to some great snake education from Michael Kemp aka “The Snake Guy.” After ther summer “break in” to the Club by a local snake, and the fact that many Club Members are interested in snakes, it seemed like a great opportunity to educate about how to… Read more »
The Ron Estabillo Club kicked off our first Teen Night of the Year by hosting a Neon Night Party on Sept 13th. Our teens really wanted to do some painting, both on canvas and on their nails. Ms. Erika brought in all her professional nail supplies. We were having such an amazing time that even… Read more »
With generous donations from Kohls of Santa Maria, Old Navy, and the Santa Maria Noontime Kiwanis, our Club Members from the Ron Estabillo Club in Guadalupe and the Railroad and Evans Park Clubs in Santa Maria were able to shop for new school clothes! With the help of staff or local volunteers, Club Members had… Read more »
Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast in collaboration with The Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce, is thrilled to announce the business launch of the Youth Business Leaders in the Next Gen CEO Program. This exciting event took place on July 19th from 2 -5 pm at the Ron Estabillo Clubhouse in Guadalupe,… Read more »
Club Members at the Ron Estabillo Club in Guadalupe got the chance to learn some of the coolest hip hop dance moves with instruction from the Zulu Dance Foundation. This organization has been teaching kids modern hip hop dance techniques through afterschool programs for many years. Mr. Jericho visited our Club and showed our Members… Read more »
The Ron Estabillo Clubhouse devoted a whole day to Olympics-inspired activities. All Club Members were split into three teams with corresponding colors: Germany (black), Mexico(Greed and Red) and France (Blue). The day was filled with different competitions and games. At the end of the day, Germany took the gold!
Club Members at the Ron Estabillo Clubhouse in Guadalupe had a pretty awesome day filled with water slides, kiddie pool, water balloons toss, and cornhole. Everyone had a great time.
With an Olympics theme, 50 Club Members from the Guadalupe community got to celebrate being a Boys & Girls Club Member with local community leaders at our annual Back A Youth Night! Over 50 Club kids got paired up with a local adult to show them what it’s like to spend a day at the… Read more »
For many, many years the Kiwanis Club of Guadalupe have extended their support to our Clubs in Guadalupe. This support was so deep, that our newest Club in Guadalupe was named to honor their longtime member, Ron Estabillo. For our recent Back A Youth night, Ron’s widow, Charlene was quick to let us know her… Read more »
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast (BGCMCC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Maria Fabula as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective immediately. Ms. Fabula brings a wealth of experience in nonprofit management and a deep commitment to serving youth and families in the Central Coast community. With over two… Read more »
As part of our Healthy Habits programming, Youth Development Professional, Erika, is leading a weekly cooking class all summer long at the Ron Estabillo Clubhouse in Guadalupe. Club Members learned to make their own mini pizzas and will also learn to make ceviche, sandwich wraps, parfaits, brownies, and salads.
Club Members at the Ron Estabillo Clubhouse in Guadalupe are benefitting from a great summer partnership with Guadalupe Dunes Center. All summer long, Dunes Center staff are leading weekly workshops at our Clubhouse for all Club Members. The summer sessions teach about the unique bio-diversity and resources found only in the Guadalupe Dunes region. At… Read more »
The Ron Estabillo Clubhouse in Guadalupe is such a popular place, all kinds of creatures want to be Members! Club Staff were greeted by a gopher snake when they recently opened for business. Thinking quickly, Staff contacted Santa Barbara County Animal Control and created a safe zone for the animal while waiting for Animal Control… Read more »
Members of our SMART (Skills Mastery And Resistance Training) Girls program were treated to a Spa Day at our Ron Estabillo Club after spending weeks working in this important program. SMART Girls is a small-group health, fitness, prevention/education and self-esteem enhancement program designed to meet the developmental needs of girls in three age groups. Through… Read more »
Our Santa Maria & Guadalupe staff participated in an Elements of a High-Quality Session training. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast are committed to implementing High Quality programs throughout all of our Club sites. Our staff spent the morning learning how to incorporate these important elements into their day-to-day sessions. Planning Warm… Read more »
In collaboration with the Boys and Girls Club and Guadalupe Union School District, the 50+ Members at the Mary Buren School Club site enjoy lots of engaging activities, including a special chalk-art session led by Sharyn. Sharyn’s vibrant teaching style inspired our Members to explore color blending and create their own unique artworks. Thanks to… Read more »
The Gates Scholarship is a highly selective national program that recognizes minority high school seniors who have excelled both academically and in leadership through participation in extracurricular activities and community service. This year’s cohort of 300 Scholars were selected from a national pool of over 56,000 applicants! Scholars will receive funding for the full cost… Read more »
We had our moment in the spotlight recently when JNorth Productions came to the Railroad Clubhouse in Santa Maria to shoot a video about what we do and all the great kids who need our services. Thanks to the generosity of the Chumash Foundation, this highly talented and professional production team was on board to… Read more »
The annual Youth of the Year luncheon and speech competition was recently held for all Clubs in the Coastal Area Council. Youth of the Year is an annual essay and speech contest for teen Members across the country and the first step of the program is for Club Teens to participate at the council level. … Read more »
TK/K members at the Railroad Clubhouse got to experience building and flying paper planes as a part of our Ultimate Journey program. They learned about flight and seeing who’s paper plane goes the highest and farthest. Ultimate Journey is one of BGCA’s oldest and most successful STEM programs. Developed in partnership with the National Park… Read more »
Railroad Club Members went on a Saturday field trip to Fort Hope in Arroyo Grande. There, they participated in many western activities such as archery, fishing, gold panning, adobe brick making and more! Many of them were excited about future opportunities to return, and also share their fun day to other members for future trips!… Read more »
Daniel and Julia had a booth at McKenzie for career week. They talked to kids in 5th to 8th grade about the different jobs they could do at the Boys and Girls Club. They were excited to share ideas and encourage the kids to think about what they might want to do when they grow… Read more »
At the McKenzie Club, the students had a blast with a cool STEM activity called Peep Puff Mobile, set up by Jeanette, the Teen Services Director. Jessi led the activity and made sure it was both fun and challenging for everyone. The pictures show how excited they were to see who would win the race…. Read more »
The Club Members at the Evans Park Clubhouse in Santa Maria have gotten to learn yoga through our Mindful Movement partnership with The Center Yoga Studio. Lucas the yoga instructor is very good at getting our members to participate and have fun trying something they never thought they would! He brings along some goodies for… Read more »
CommunifySB and the 211 Community Information Hotline recently held a community information fair and we were happy to have a booth promoting the programs and services of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast. As one of 100’s of local agencies, we were able to reach hundreds of Central Coast attendees who were… Read more »
Wrapping up our ’23-’24 Winter basketball season, we organized our inaugural Coach’s Games! A total of 42 coaches took part in three basketball contests, with some of our young players officiating and keeping score for each game. The coaches invited their teams to support them, resulting in a fantastic turnout and a lot of enjoyment!… Read more »
Congratulations to Erica Lopez for being honored as the 2023 Youth Development Professional of the Year for our Santa Maria Valley Clubs. She works at the Estabillo Club in Guadalupe. Erica was lauded for her seven years serving youth at the Boys & Girls Clubs and is recognized for being the “real deal” when it… Read more »
Club kids in Guadalupe got to spend their last day of Winter camp making and enjoying homemade ice cream. Club Members from the McKenzie and Mary Buren Clubs joined the members of the Ron Estabillo Clubhouse for the all day Winter Camp held while school has been out of session. They spent these weeks engaged… Read more »
With Winter Season’s arrival, this time of year also brings another round of Covid & Flu Season. Our teen leadership group, Keystone, is dedicated now more than ever to continue to raise awareness and share information regarding health resources & vaccinations to help keep our community healthy and safe. To learn more about available vaccines,… Read more »
Erica is our employee of the month for Santa Barbara county. Erica has stepped up so much this school year and has been nothing but AMAZING!! She’s running teen nights with our teens in Guadalupe every Friday because she saw the need for it in the community. All our teens look up to her and… Read more »
In the heart of Santa Maria, a celebration of young talent and creativity recently unfolded at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast National Fine Arts Program Reception. This event provided a platform for budding artists to showcase their skills and express themselves through various forms of art. Club Members from all of… Read more »
Club Members from our Santa Maria AND Northern SLO County Clubs rang in the holiday season by building and riding on two amazing floats in their respective community parades!
Staff from all 11 club locations participated in our Quarterly All Staff Training. This Winter 2023 training was held at Fort Hope in Arroyo Grande on November 18. Santa Maria Bonita School District trainers participated by imparting their knowledge and information on Classroom Management – With a Focus on Supporting Individuals with Disabilities. Staff also participated… Read more »
In order to be as successful as possible, the Board of Directors of Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast is seeking community leaders who are eager to be part of the growth and opportunities in front of the organization. If you are passionate about helping local children, have a desire to help achieve… Read more »
Vanessa is a club alumni, Keystone Alumni & former Keystone President. Vanessa has always stepped up to the plate when needed & currently is helping run the Evans Park Clubhouse where she grew up. Vanessa does so much for the Evans Park community and has always been an amazing example to all of our members…. Read more »
Former Club Kid and Righetti High athletics hall of fame inductee John Thomas visited the Railroad Clubhouse in Santa Maria to present a generous sponsorship of the Club’s upcoming 2024 basketball season. On behalf of his business, Western Village Health Club, John contributed $12,000 to help ensure local athletics and basketball continue to thrive in… Read more »
BGCMCC had the honor of participating in Red Ribbon week at the McKenzie Club site. Our team set up an engaging booth to promote the Boys and Girls Club, focusing on providing an enjoyable and educational experience for the students. Staff offered a coloring section, ensuring that the kids had a blast unleashing their creativity…. Read more »
Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast hosted its 2nd Annual Back a Youth Night event at the Tom Maas Clubhouse in Paso Robles on Thursday, October 19. Around 45 Club Kids and 30 mentors participated in the three activities organized by the clubhouse staff, which included a fall art project, the Rain in… Read more »
In order to be as successful as possible, the Board of Directors of Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast has tapped two community leaders who are eager to be part of the growth and opportunities in front of the organization. Gary Borjan, banking executive, and Michelle Wright, Veterinary Practice Manager for PETS Hospital… Read more »
Our signature program, Power Hour, the first hour Club Members arrive to any Club in the Boys & Girls Club Family, where kids work on homework, prepare for the next school day, have a snack, and transition to their afterschool activities at their Clubhouse, is going strong at the Ron Estabillo Clubhouse in Guadalupe! On… Read more »
Executives from CoastHills Credit Union and their Community Foundation Board, came to the Ron Estabillo Clubhouse in Guadalupe with a very generous check to fund the purchase and installation of a new scoreboard for the Club’s gym. With a scoreboard befitting the newly renovated gymnasium, we can return to running our popular sports programs. The… Read more »
ANNA ESPINOZA–Anna came in a little shy when she first got hired . Throughout the months she has found her voice and a way to grab our members attention. She also advocates for them when they aren’t getting the support they need. This year is tougher academically because a lot of our youth don’t know… Read more »
Thanks to the generosity of Old Navy in Santa Maria along with volunteers from the Kiwanis Club of Santa Maria, Club Members from our Guadalupe locations were treated to a day of shopping for new school clothes! Families who are hurting financially and who have more than one child enrolled in our programs were invited… Read more »
Mayra is our Assistant Club Director at our Mary Buren site. Mayra has been a great role model adapting to all the changes happening with our organization to her fellow staff members. She comes to work with a positive attitude and does whatever needs to be done without being asked to. She might be stressed… Read more »
We partnered with Dining for Charities earlier this year and the generosity of local restaurants and people who like to eat out came back to us in the form of a big check! When people purchase restaurant gift cards through Diningforcharities.com–which they get at a discount–we recieved 15% of the purchase price. James and… Read more »
Efren joined the Guadalupe team last year and has worked for the most part at our Mary Buren site. Efren is a great male role model to our young members at Mary Buren. Although he is a bit on the shy side, he is a hard worker and committed to our members and organization. Thank… Read more »
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