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 »
Our Shandon Members began fall sessions on August 25th and have been having a total blast participating in all the activities that our programs consist of. Ms. Itzel has been leading TK/K play breaks on Wednesdays, Be A Star Tuesdays and Thursdays with ages 6-9, and Visual Arts on Fridays with ages 6-9. Ms. Shyleen… Read more »
Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast (BGCMCC) and Paso Robles Joint Unified School District (PRJUSD) have formalized a three-year partnership to expand after-school programming at the Tom Maas Clubhouse. This partnership ensures hundreds of local children and families continue to have access to safe, enriching, and affordable programs after the school day ends…. Read more »
Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast (BGCMCC) and Paso Robles Joint Unified School District (PRJUSD) have formalized a three-year partnership to expand after-school programming at the Tom Maas Clubhouse. This partnership ensures hundreds of local children and families continue to have access to safe, enriching, and affordable programs after the school day ends…. Read more »
The Boys & Girls Club welcomed a special visit from the Central Coast Zoo (formerly the Charles Paddock Zoo) to the Tom Maas Clubhouse. Staff from the zoo brought along a group of incredible ambassador animals—including a tortoise, snake, lizard, and even a giant cockroach—for an exciting and educational live animal presentation.Our members were wide-eyed… Read more »
Kids from our Flamson Clubhouse had a recent field trip to the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden and it was a fun-filled day full of exploration, learning, and connection with nature! The kids had an amazing time walking along the Human Sundial Trail, where they learned how to use their own shadow to tell time—such a cool and… Read more »
Summer at the Shandon Club has been nothing but fun, laughter, and sunshine. A variety of enjoyable activities have been done by Members including, origami, team building games, art crafts, science, taking off-campus trips, and much more! Origami has been patiently guided by Ms. Itzel, and a few favorites to recreate were a jellyfish, butterfly,… Read more »
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 eat. Ms. Czarina prepped and handed out tasteful bacon-wrapped hot dogs with chips and juice. And as a sweet treat, a Tamarindo candy spoon was given to everyone. Mrs. Angela… Read more »
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 in small groups to create an “Advertisement for a Friend,” identifying the traits they value in healthy friendships. Day 2 covered the differences between healthy and unhealthy behaviors in relationships…. Read more »
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 water play with a sensory bin filled with water and seashells and a “magical” self-drying water mat. Mother’s Day crafts were led by Mrs. Angela. Youth decorated an adorable competition… 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 »
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 Shane does for our Clubs in North SLO: “Shane is one of the hardest-working individuals I’ve had the pleasure of working with. Whether he’s bringing in his own tools to… Read more »
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. Debbie about the beautiful flowers that are beginning to bloom during this year’s Spring. The kids began by showing their artistic skills and decorated their very own chef hat with… Read more »
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 local youth-focused nonprofits, including the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast! This year, the Youth Board selected three nonprofits to support, and we’re honored to be one of… Read more »
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. Members at the Creston Club got to work on a mural to brighten up the Club area with their contribution. Each person got their own piece of the Club mural… Read more »
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 middle schoolers decorated our windows with Easter art to add onto the spring spirit. During spring break, everyone had a blast during craft, science, and team-building time. Demonstrating our youth’s artistic… Read more »
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 Police Department took the time to speak to our Members about their roles as First Responders and how they achieved the position they have educationally, physically, and mentally. They answered… Read more »
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 with, showing integrity by being fair and honest- aligning her words with her actions, being self-aware and responsible. She is an active listener in which she listens more than speaks… Read more »
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 »
At the elegant A Night in Paris awards dinner hosted by the Paso Robles Templeton Chamber of Commerce, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast received the prestigious Beautification Award for the Tom Maas Clubhouse. This honor recognizes the outstanding efforts put into creating a vibrant, welcoming space that not only serves local… 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 »
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 the Shandon Club received a special visit from Maria Elena Benitez, a Bilingual Testing Proctor at the Cuesta College North County Campus. Maria had a presentation for our 3rd graders… Read more »
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 year-olds on Mondays while Ms. Itzel runs Triple Play: Social Recreation with 10–12 year-olds. On Tuesdays, Ms. Czarina leads jewelry making with 10–12 year-olds while Ms. Itzel runs Triple Play:… Read more »
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, our TK members have enjoyed working to complete many March themed activities that include learning worksheets, colorful crafts, yoga and St. Patrick’s sensory play. Learning worksheets consist of math, grammar,… Read more »
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 bodies and how to better recognize and understand them. For our 8-9 year old Members, we kicked off with an activity called Emotions in My Body. The kids discussed how different… Read more »
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 using colorful construction paper in a new and exciting way. Each Member had the chance to tear up vibrant pieces of construction paper, transforming simple sheets into an array of… Read more »
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 fresh, artisan sliced bread from the local farmers market, giving our dish that extra touch of flavor and authenticity. The Members worked in teams at various stations to make sure… Read more »
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 unique. We had a meaningful conversation about how everyone is different—from hair color and skin tone to ethnic background and even body shape. The kids learned that these differences are… Read more »
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 in various arts and crafts projects, such as creating flower hand bouquets, painting vases, and making love bug crafts, friendship bracelets, and molding clay creations. These activities strengthened fine motor… Read more »
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 wall was as captivating as ever! Shoutout to our Middle School for decorating our windows with sweet messages and amazing art. Our celebration initiated with eating delicious fruit skewers full… 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 »
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 circle on plate, then put droppers of water on skittles and observed results.
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 cooking etiquette and as well as cooking hygiene rules. For the recent grilled cheese making classe we did assigned roles. We had two middle schoolers spreading butter onto the sour… 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 »
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 pastor quesadillas, grape flavored Peelerz and much more, were bought to enjoy at the Club. We can’t wait to visit again on the 7th of March. Our TK Members have… Read more »
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 to business leaders all over the Central Coast. Both the Tom Maas Clubhouse in Paso Robles and the Railroad Clubhouse in Santa Maria were able to showcase our great facilities… 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 »
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 their first 2025 off-campus trips. On Wednesday January 22nd, we visited the Shandon Library. As always, Mrs. Joey had great options for our kids to be entertained that included a… Read more »
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 Members missed! This month, Members took on the Spiderweb Challenge! They worked their way across a web of string stretched from wall to wall, building motor skills while having tons… Read more »
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 health identification and response. We are grateful for their leadership in this area. This certification equips them with the skills to provide life-saving intervention and support to individuals experiencing thoughts of… Read more »
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 to be a place of learning, fun, and nourishment for the 100’s of Club Members who visit this site every week. PEO members from one of the Paso Robles branches,… Read more »
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 break Members played team building games and made creative crafts that included new year poppers, new year resolutions, jewelry bead snowflakes, and hot chocolate mugs. Ms. Czarina’s Youth Leadership and… Read more »
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 explain what they do and, most importantly, how the MUST! youth board members can get involved. We were fortunate to be able to present to this dynamic group of local… Read more »
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 lovely Shandon Alumni who have kindly taken the time to visit our Site and be a part of this contribution. With their help, we were able to purchase many new… 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 »
In a heartwarming collaboration, Target and the Paso Robles Police Department hosted an unforgettable evening for 15 Boys & Girls Club Members in Paso Robles. The night began with a delicious pizza dinner at the police station, where the kids got a chance to connect with local officers in a fun and friendly setting. But… Read more »
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 gardening to prepare for winter break! Our off-campus trips have consisted of visiting our local Shandon Library. Fun activities that Mrs. Joey has had for our Members are getting to… Read more »
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 where Mrs. Joey had a Fall themed scavenger hunt, water painting, a lego station, and many more activities that kept our Members entertained. On Veteran’s day, our Club was open… Read more »
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 included eggs and potatoes with a side of delicious hot chocolate. Members also had a blast getting their faces painted!
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 colors!
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. They learned the science behind how parachutes work and the importance of their use for skydiving.
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 together made a really soft dough, almost like playdough!
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 to watch and also got the popcorn machine fired. They also did face painting for the Members. Members had so much fun, thanks to Staff!
The Shandon Elementary School hosted a Trunk-Or-Treat event after school. After having our Members dress in their Halloween costumes, our Staff accompanied them trunk-or-treating and had a total blast seeing that their teachers as well as parents decorated their vehicles in such a spooky and creative way! Themes included Wednesday, Candyland, Winnie the Pooh, Tinkerbell… Read more »
Members at the Tom Maas Clubhouse got to make their very own mini projectors! They did this by using paper, tape, markers, and a flashlight. They rolled the paper up to make a little tunnel, then designed a piece of tape with colorful markers, taped their design onto one side of the tunneled paper, and… Read more »
Members at the Tom Maas Clubhouse had so much fun making their own little jellyfish. They used half of a paper plate, a hole puncher, pencils, and colorful pipe cleaners to create their jellyfish. Some of them were given cute faces too!
This month, our Members had an incredible time diving into the world of STEM! One of the standout activities was making kaleidoscopes, a perfect blend of creativity and science. This hands-on project allowed our Members to explore the fascinating principles of light and reflection while expressing their artistic sides. Kaleidoscope Creation Creating kaleidoscopes provided a… Read more »
SMART (Strength, Mastery and Resistance Training) Girls shows the importance of health and hygiene, and our recent classes have been a wonderful opportunity for our girls to dive deep into these vital topics. SMART Girls is designed to support the developmental needs of girls through a unique small-group program focused on health, fitness, prevention education,… Read more »
Our Shandon Members finally had the opportunity to attend their first field-trip this school year! Our destination was the Shandon Library, where our lovely Librarian, Joey Ley, had Halloween/Fall activities prepared for our youth. These thrilling activities consisted of crafting cute owls and scarecrows, going on a spooky scavenger hunt, building Legos, and playing with… Read more »
Members learned more about counting with this fun ice cream cone activity. The paper ice cream cones had numbers which represented how many scoops of ice cream were supposed to be on the cone. Members used tongs to “scoop” the ice cream (cotton balls) onto the cones.
Members had a blast getting to create these spooky, yet tasty, treats. Members made fun edible spider webs using melted white chocolate and pretzels. After the spiderwebs were settled, Members were able to enjoy their yummy snacks!
Members played a game called “Burger Restaurant” where they were shelling out orders left and right. Members had to work together to complete orders for the Staff. They worked together by being given certain roles such as burger buns, lettuce, meat, cheese, tomatoes, and french fries. Members were responsible for their roles and getting the… Read more »
As part of the spooky season, Members created fun ghost plates during one of their activities. They used traces of their hands, streamers, plates, string, and markers to create their spooky friends!
Members at the Club created paper airplanes as one of their activities. They used colorful plastic straws, paper, and tape. They were also taught about the factors that go into how paper planes work, such as the altitude, weight, and force (throw). After they were all done customizing their planes, they were ready to take… Read more »
Members were able to create their own little robots during one of their activities. Materials used throughout this project were tinfoil, toilet paper rolls, pipe cleaners, pom poms, and much more. Members had so much fun creating their unique looking friends.
As part of our commitment to Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), we recently held a workshop where our NSLO County staff reviewed data from our annual National Youth Outcomes Initiative Survey (NYOI). The NYOI Survey is given to all of our Club Members–ages 9+– every Winter where they are surveyed an many aspects of their Club… Read more »
October has arrived and so have the spooky, Fall vibes here at the Shandon Club! Our members have enjoyed making Halloween crafts like painting paper plate witch hats & spiders, creating oil pastel ghosts, making origami pumpkins & bats, assembling Halloween melting beads, designing and painting cardboard pumpkins, and making windsock ghosts! We love to… Read more »
Members at Tom Mass got to participate in a fun and light-hearted competition of cup stacking. They grouped up in fours and were only allowed to use yarn and a rubber band to complete their towers. This activity fostered friendly competition and teamwork as well as strategic thinking skills in order to win.
Members conducted experiments using different colored water and pipettes! This activity showed them that certain colors mixed together can make a wider variety of colors. After experimenting for a while, Members got to make their own colors by selecting from “rainbow” cups.
These last few weeks of September have been a blast here at the Shandon club! Photography sessions with Ms. Czarina have begun, soccer sessions have caused so much fun and smiles, and arts and crafts have continued to bring out the imagination in our members. Now with the arrival of Fall season, we are hoping… Read more »
The Creston Club was able to introduce Soccer as a new program for their Members. Activities involved with this program are practicing how to dribble a soccer ball, learning how to shoot, practicing passing with teammates, and much more. Members here at the Club were very excited to hear about this program being an option… Read more »
Members here love going outside when the weather is nice. These Members were having a blast laying in the grass, making silly faces, posing, and running around. Staff here at Creston enjoy seeing our Members take advantage of the cool weather and having a good time here at the Club with their friends. Programs and… Read more »
The Shandon Club has had a blast with the initiation of Fall sessions! Mrs. Angela and Ms. Czarina are each running programs this Fall and are looking forward to leading bigger groups. Soccer has been a long-time favorite sport at the Shandon Club, so having it included as one of the targeted programs was a… Read more »
This year’s bright TK (Transitional Kindergarten) bunch is full of joy and creativity! The Shandon Club has welcomed a total of 10 TK Members and staff have enjoyed spending time and getting to know a little more about them every day. Our TK schedule consists of different activities that keep Members educationally entertained. “Circle time”,… Read more »
The Shandon Club had an awesome first week! Many new, as well as last year’s Members were welcomed and introduced to the area plus new additions that we are so excited for the kids to use. These include new board games, diamond painting, water beads, a new classroom, our favorite, which is a calming corner,… Read more »
Club staff at the Tom Maas Clubhouse in Paso Robles are starting the year strong with a lot of high quality programs for all age groups. Recently, Club Members spent time doing engineering activities and also learned about Pop Art icon, Andy Warhol.
The Staff at Creston Boys and Girls were pleased to welcome new incoming Members as well as returning ones with the start of a new school year. With no homework, Members were excited to start their year off with some fun activities such as playdough, diamond art, and melting beads. Our staff can’t wait to… Read more »
Through a national partnership with Planet Fitness, our Paso Robles and Santa Maria Club Members benefitted from a very generous donation of school supplies and backpacks just in time for the start of the new school year! The Planet Fitness gyms in Atascadero, Paso Robles and Santa Maria asked their members to collect school supplies… Read more »
During Summer programming Flamson had a theme week focused on safety and careers. The Paso Robles Fire department visited and gave our Members a tour of the fire engine. Huge thank you to Fire Captian John Prickett, Captain Jacob Flores, Engineer Sheldon Montgomery, and Engineer Peter Rivera. They did an amazing job answering questions and… Read more »
During Summer Brain Gain–one of the signature Summer programs from Boys & Girls Clubs of America–Members of the Flamson Club in Paso Robles, learned about Ghana and its culture, food, and architecture. They also made a snack from Ghana and got to to eat it! KUBE CAKE1/2 cup of date paste1/2 cup of any nut… Read more »
The Stollmeyer STEAM Challenge is in its second year of funding programs for teens at our Clubs to prepare them for college and career. Through participation in a series of workshops and activities focusing on all of the STEAM(Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) attributes, teens have a chance to receive a $1000 scholarship. Thanks… 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 »
For the Shandon Club, Summer Break began on Monday June 10th, and ends Friday, June 28th. It has been a blast! Our daily schedule includes activities that involve art, sensory stimulations, science, yoga, and even dance! A few of our favorite art crafts have been making dinosaur Father’s day cards, octopus toilet paper rolls, paper… Read more »
Our Shandon Members were ecstatic to visit the public library because the librarian, Ms. Joey Ley, had an awesome craft prepared for us. She set up her crafting tables with glitter stickers, rhinestones, and patterned washy tape and pre-ordered colorful 3oz mini-Stanley cups for our Members to decorate and keep at the club! The kids… Read more »
Must! Charities is a generous partner of Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast. They operate a youth board and The Must! Youth Board has selected the Boys and Girls Club Flamson Clubhouse as the recipient for this year’s 2024 donation. The Youth Board members each made a personal commitment to raise $500 to… Read more »
Golden 1 Credit Union was a proud sponsor of our recent Back a Youth Night at the Tom Maas Clubhouse in Paso Robles. This marked its second year of being a sponsor for this interactive evening. The credit union generously increased its sponsorship from the $1,500 T-Shirt Sponsor level up to the $5,000 sponsorship due… Read more »
Staff and Members at the Creston Club have been taking advantage of the nice weather lately by engaging in fun outdoor activities. The Members really enjoyed playing “Lava Monster”, which is a kind of freeze tag. They have so much fun trying to run away from the Lava Monsters or figuring out ways to save… Read more »
On Wednesday May 22nd, our Shandon Members were pleased to receive a visit from the delicious Paradise Ice! Our Youths’ most liked flavors were mango, pineapple, blue raspberry, and tiger’s blood. Apart from selling tasty shaved ice, other appetizing food options included; corn dogs, hot dogs, stuffed pretzels, pork sliders, and the most flavorful churros,… Read more »
With temperatures rising, Staff at the Creston Club decided to surprise their Members with a full day outside filled with fun water activities. Members had fun playing in the discovery den where they were able to water plants or cool themselves off with a couple of splashes. They also enjoyed creating fun designs with chalk,… Read more »
This past Monday May 13th, the Shandon Staff as well as Members celebrated Mrs. Angela’s birthday! Her desk area was decorated with a birthday banner and balloons, and a “birthday princess” sash and crown were a MUST from our TK Members. Since Mrs. Angela has been leading Ultimate Journey Sessions, her group’s Members gathered flowers… Read more »
Happy Mother’s Day from the Shandon Club to all the strong, beautiful moms out there! This week our Members made beautiful crafts to give their moms for Mother’s Day. They created and decorated a birdhouse card with words that read “You make our house a home” to give a special sweet touch. We hope it’ll… Read more »
As we welcomed May, our Shandon Members took the time this week to celebrate those whose birthdays were in April. We first sang the “Happy Birthday” song, enjoyed delicious Nerd flavored popsicles, and shared nice comments about those who were celebrated. Another highlight of our week was taking a trip to visit the Shandon Library… Read more »
No…not that kind of drama! Drama Matters! a national program from Boys & Girls Clubs of American is underway at our Creston Club and is being enjoyed by a lot of members. For eight weeks the Club will explore many facets of drama including acting, stagecraft, and other aspects of this performing art. The goal… Read more »
Habitat for Humanity SLO County welcomed about nine families to their new homes at the beginning of August. As a part of the Habitat homeownership program, families attend a homeowner workshop each month, focused on preparing them to enter homeownership for the first time. These include topics that range from financial literacy, writing a trust… Read more »
In honor of Earth Day, our Shandon Members learned about the importance of taking care of our environment and different ways we can all help to make a positive difference. We explored a globe and collected information about the sizes of continents, made a cute earth craft, decorated paper bags with the most ideal stickers,… Read more »
Our Flamson Club has big plans for summer and we are in need of some supplies & decorations to make our plans come to life. We want to have a theme each week of our summer camp to make this summer really fun and exciting for our Members. Some of our theme weeks include Science… 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 »
Reading has become a lot more interesting since the sun has pushed away the gray clouds and its cold weather. The Members at the Creston club have taken a new liking to reading outside. Some favored reading spots are in the shade, under a tree, on the grass out in the sun, or even on… Read more »
Every other Friday, our Shandon Members have the fun opportunity to visit the CW Clarke Park. Youth spend a majority of their time on the play structures but also love the open field and enjoy playing games like football, soccer, and tag. During the Summer, we look forward to taking trips to the community pool… 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 »
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