Families were welcome to come check out what their Club Kids do at the Shandon Clubhouse during an Open House event on April 30th. Several exhibits were on display for the kids to rave about to their guests, as well as several other activities throughout the night. Parents were able to see the seasonal sessions,… Read more »
April 6th-10th was a week filled with eggs, spring vibes, and smiles. That Monday we had an Easter egg hunt. Members were filled with egg-citement as they searched for bright, colorful treasures scattered across our field and playground. There were enough gold eggs for all Members to find at least 2 and by the end… Read more »
Our spring break initiated on Monday, March 30th. We began our days with eating breakfast while watching a movie, then proceeded to do art with Mrs. Angela & science with Ms. Shyleen. After we ran 20-minute rotations where Members played loteria, board games, and completed a scavenger hunt. By 12:00pm Members ate their lunch from… Read more »
Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast (BGCMCC) invited the local community together to highlight important statistics regarding youth in the San Luis Obispo County area at its advocacy event, ‘Standing With Youth,’ on Thursday, March 26. This event was held at BGCMCC’s Tom Maas Clubhouse, one of the organization’s mainstay clubhouses on the… Read more »
Throughout the Month of March our Members have created beautiful St. Patrick’s themed art that left the Art Wall looking extra lucky. Mrs. Angela decorated the windows with acrylic markers and prepped St. Patty themed sensory bins for TK to use during sensory play on Fridays. One had fake green snow and the other had… Read more »
Spring sessions started Monday, March 2nd and have been a lot of fun. On Mondays Ms. Zar runs jewelry making with 3rd grade and Tuesdays with 4th and up. Ms. Shyleen runs Smart Moves: Emotional Wellness on Mondays with 4th – 8th and on Wednesdays she runs Paper Mache with ages 10 and up. Ms…. Read more »
Our Shandon Members worked on and completed the NYOI survey the last few weeks of February and as a big Thank You, those who participated got to enjoy an evening of celebration on March 12th. They ate pepperoni pizza accompanied by their drink of choice, Dr. Pepper, and for dessert one of our wonderful families… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
The Boys & Girls Club was honored to be invited by the Golden State Classics Car Club to speak at one of their recent meetings held at the Warbird Museum. Regional Club Director Maria Avelar had the opportunity to share about the impact of our afterschool programs and the importance of community partnerships in supporting… Read more »
With the start of Healthy Habits programming, our Members have been focusing on their eating habits and how they connect to their journeys to a healthy future. Some notable activities that have taken place include having Members work together in groups to come up with visual representations of what healthy choices look like. Members were… 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 »
We have started the program, Ultimate Journey, at our Creston Club led by Youth Development Professional, Junior Victoriano. Ultimate Journey teaches members ways to connect with nature, to identify different species of birds, learning about nature’s ecosystems, and how to care for our environment. We have high hopes that both staff and members will have… Read more »
The Shandon BGC was closed during winter break for 2 weeks and Members returned on the 5th of January. Sessions have been ran including Triple Play: Healthy Habits, crocheting/sewing, Book Club, Torch Club, and Be A Star. We have a few new free time toys that the younger members have been loving and a brand-new… Read more »
Tk’s first couple of weeks back from Winter Break have been nothing but an arctic blast! Our activities have consisted of practicing shapes and colors through winter worksheets, painting a polar bear with the help of a fork, making a snowman using their name, using tissue paper to make mittens, and creating beautiful snowflakes using… Read more »
Angela has shown tremendous professional and leadership growth in her role as Assistant Director at the Shandon Club over the past few months. She has consistently taken initiative and played a key role in keeping the Club running smoothly during the Director’s absences. Angela inspires both her peers and Club members with her positive, motivating… Read more »
On Wednesday, December 14, the Shandon Staff & Members celebrated Christmas. A big Thank You to our middle schoolers who helped decorate our windows, they look amazing! During our party we decorated sugar cookies and enjoyed delicious hot chocolate made by Ms. Zar. Free time activities included listening to Christmas Carols, Christmas themed coloring pages,… 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 »
This seasons’ winter sessions began December 2nd, and our members have already enjoyed a few sessions led by our incredible Staff! Ms. Czarina is running Book Club on Mondays with ages 8-10 as well as Sewing & Crochet on Tuesdays with ages 10-15. Ms. Shyleen is running Be A Star and Torch club with ages… Read more »
November has been a month full of grace, gratitude, and gobbles. We celebrated Ms. Itzel’s birthday on the 3rd, and a few days later, honored September + October Birthdays. Our High School members decorated the windows, so shoutout to their fantastic, artistic skills! And our art wall has come together beautifully this month. Our bunch… Read more »
Ms. Carina, Zar, Itzel, Shyleen, and Angela, all have a great relationship with each other, and look forward to spending time together for weekly meetings where safety policies are discussed and ways that club staff can improve their service to kids. Club staff have been gathering weekly to discuss chapter readings of the book “Raising… Read more »
As the weather gets colder, Atascadero has been doing a lot more inside activities. A notable activity was when members practiced spelling out their names by making fall-themed turkeys and when members learned about the anatomy of a hand while they drew it out. This combined STEM and art in one activity which makes it… Read more »
The Shandon Members took their first off-campus trips and had an absolute blast! On Wednesday, October 15th, we visited Ms. Joey at the Shandon Library. A total of 40 members put a smile on her face and had a great time doing the activities she had planned. Completing a Halloween scavenger hunt, using the Xbox,… Read more »
The Shandon Members are full of Halloween Spirit, and the Club decorations definitely show it! Our creative High Schoolers, Betsaida and Emely, decorated the windows with acrylic markers, and the rest of our youth made sure to add a spooky touch to our art walls in both classrooms. Recently, our kiddos got to enjoy painting… Read more »
We have been having lots of fun crafts and informative art activities at the Atascadero Club. Crafts such as building paper airplanes using other supplies beyond just paper, allowed for members to use their critical thinking skills as well as creativity to make their airplanes use wind to their advantage in order to make their… Read more »
Our Shandon Members as well as Staff have embraced the new season. Fall decor has been brought out and Members love the classroom’s new look! We said farewell to summer by celebrating July and August birthdays with tasty mango popsicles. Our daily schedule consists of sessions, Power Hour, team building activities, and free play. TK… 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 »
Fall is here at Creston! Along with the crazy weather, Members have enjoyed playing the new board games that were donated, as well as spending time getting to know our newest members. During Programs, they have learned valuable lessons about respect, kindness, and the value of each human being. Library time has been a calm, safe… Read more »
On August 14th, the Shandon Club welcomed a new bunch of TK Members who are full of joy, energy, and have radiant smiles that light up our classroom as soon as they enter. Their schedule includes having circle time, where they go over the date, daily weather, and current season. It also includes practicing fine-motor… Read more »
With three goals of learning, sharing and acting, Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central convened a Listening Session between our Club leadership and an amazing network of Community Leaders from North SLO Communities. Goal one was to learn: Gain new perspectives and insights. Goal two was to share: Provide helpful practices, ideas, or lessons… Read more »
August has kicked off with lots of excitement and changes at the Boys and Girls Club in Creston. We are excited to start off the school year with brand new members and new staff. For a getting to know you activity, Members talked about who they are and got to share two truths, and one… 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 »
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 the opportunity to safely prepare their own meal with staff supervision, building confidence and basic cooking skills. In the gardening and nature activity, youth created vases and cardboard trees, filling… 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 »
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 »
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 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 participated in a team building activity in which they used different sizes of hula hoops and their hands. They had to work together as a team to get through the hula hoops while holding hands and making sure not to let go. This taught the Members communication skills and teamwork!
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 »
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 »
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.
Our smaller Members at theTom Maas Clubhouse were having a blast hopping around on their bouncy toys. They love getting to play with one another and especially love when Staff join in!
For the National Arts Program, Tom Maas Members can get very creative. Members were able to make foxes out of oil pastels. Even though Members looked at the same fox drawing for inspiration, everyone created something unique and they found their personal style.
Members at the Tom Mass Clubhouse had so much fun creating art with cut up apples! To kick off the Spooky Season, Members created pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns by using cut up apples, paint, and paper. They covered the apples in orange paint, stamped it onto their papers, and then put faces on their pumpkins.
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 »
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