Some of our teens learned about the joys of cooking this summer, making up some delicious dishes while hanging out at the Ron Estabillo Clubhouse in Guadalupe. Using cooking directions and following the steps, each of the teens helped out when they could to whip up something yummy: a pan of brownies! Making the dessert… Read more »
The teens at the Railroad Clubhouse in Santa Maria have been exploring the art of photography throughout the month of May! After learning different photography techniques during their lesson, the teens took their skills around the Club to capture creative and fun photos. From action shots to candid moments, they truly embraced the experience… Read more »
Two of our Keystone Club Members traveled to Sacramento for Days of Advocacy, where they brought the mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast to the Capitol. Keystone President Jesse and Keystone Vice President Rubi visited the State Capitol Building to hear about issues facing many non-profits, including Boys & Girls Clubs… Read more »
The teens at the Railroad Clubhouse celebrated St. Patrick’s Day by making shamrock shakes from scratch! With the warm weather, it was the perfect opportunity to enjoy a refreshing treat while learning something new. Under staff supervision, members followed step-by-step instructions to create their drinks, building important life skills such as following directions, measuring… 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 »
Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast’s Youth of the Year and Jr. Youth of the Year were honored alongside other regional YoY recipients at the annual Coast Dinner Celebration on March 11. The California Coastal Youth of the Year Celebration took place in Solvang, with several other Boys & Girls Clubs organizations located… 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 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 »
Just in time for the Christmas holidays, local teens–all members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast’s teen leadership program, the Keystone Club–delivered holiday gifts requested by seniors who live at Marian Extended Care Long Term Care Facility in Santa Maria. For the second year in a row, these teens wanted to… Read more »
To spread holiday cheer, members of our Keystone Club will be hosting another Christmas gift drive in partnership with Marian Extended Care in Santa Maria. For many of these long term residents , the holidays can be really rough not being with any family or loved ones. Last year, our teens were very touched by… Read more »
Our Railroad Club in Santa Maria hosted its first Teen Night of the school year with a Glow in the dark themed party for our middle and high Schoolers. The event drew in about 30 teens from Santa Maria and Guadalupe. Teens had a chance to play sports, get their faces painted, play hide and… Read more »
In a fun and engaging STEM activity, our teens teamed up to take on the challenge of building the tallest tower using only marshmallows and pretzel sticks. Before construction began, each group developed a strategic plan to out-build their peers, focusing on stability, structure, and creativity. As the towers began to take shape, students quickly… Read more »
Our teens in Santa Maria had an opportunity to “Meet A Professional” veterinarian. Dr. Brown, co-owner of PETS Hospital in Orcutt spoke to members about what it’s like to be a vet, the training/schooling required, and some of the challenges. Veterinarians are not just at the clinic but also work in the fields of education,… Read more »
Each year, the Panda Cares Scholars Program, part of the BGCA and Panda Cares Foundation national partnership, provides scholarship opportunities for junior and senior Club members who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and academic rigor in pursuing a great future. The Panda Cares Foundation is the giving arm of the Panda Express restaurant chain. One of the scholarship opportunities was offered… Read more »
Our Keystone members had the privilege of attending the 58th Annual Keystone Conference, held in Chicago, Illinois. Keystone, Boys & Girls Club of America’s premiere teen character and leadership program, is designed to help develop good character and positive leadership for teens with a purpose to create and maintain high standards of character, citizenship, health and… Read more »
Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast’s Keystone Leadership Club hosted a Senior Banquet at the Railroad Clubhouse in Santa Maria to celebrate its seniors as they graduate and get ready to set off on a new stage of college and adulthood. Everyone was encouraged to dress up and the seniors donned their graduation… 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 »
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 »
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 »
Anti Bullying Pledge I pledge to speak up when I see bullying, reach out to others who are bullied, and be a friend whenever I see bullying.
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 »
With the help of board member, Daniel Rios, our teens had an opportunity to visit the Santa Maria Police Station and check out the crime lab. We were greeted and shown around by Sgt Diaz, who previously worked for the Boys & Girls Clubs in Guadalupe many years ago. Sgt Diaz showed us different departments… Read more »
We had the opportunity to take some of our teens to the California capital to do some advocacy work. We advocated to our congresspeople to fund and increase out of school time programs such as ELOP and ASES. On the first day of the event, all the teens learned about the different levels of advocacy… 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 »
Our second session of Meet A Professional was with Police Lieutenant and BGCMCC Board Member, Danny Rios. Danny discussed his journey through working in different positions he’s held in the police force and skills he has learned along the way. He shared funny stories as well as some of the hard realities that come with… Read more »
We kicked off our new program series “Meet A Professional” lwith our very own CEO, Maria Fabula. Meet A Professional is a monthly program for all local teens to meet local professionals across a variety of industries and fields to learn about careers on the Central Coast. Maria shared her knowledge and expertise in the… 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 »
For the end of Winter Break at the Railroad Club, the teens were more than excited to do a cooking activity. On the menu: hamburgers, with chips and a drink. Although staff supervised, all prep work and cooking were mostly done by the teens. We are looking forward to making cooking a regular activity for… Read more »
To kick off the new year, our Keystone Club hosted a College Night where mostly college freshmen came to speak with high schoolers about their experience in college so far. In partnership with Jeanette Blanco, our former Keystone advisor, we had in attendance five college students from Brown University, San Diego State, UC Berkeley, and… Read more »
Thanks to the generous donations of community supporters and staff, our Keystone Club was able to gift all the items on the wish list for our Christmas Gift Drive for the elderly at the Marian Extended Care Center in Santa Maria. Members helped wrap the presents during one our Keystone meetings and helped personally deliver… Read more »
Our Keystone Club had a presentation from Jose Olvera with the Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara. He shared with members about different avenues to pay for college, including Pell Grants, scholarships, loans, etc and how the Scholarship Foundation has been helping students for over 60 years. The Members really enjoyed the presentation and they closed… 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 »
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 »
We recently hosted our first teen night of the year at our Railroad Club. Our teens were engaged in a variety of games and activities such as basketball, soccer, watched a movie, and just enjoyed time with friends. We were able to get out a bonfire where the teens were able to warm up and… 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 »
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 »
As the new school year kicks off, we held our Keystone kick off meeting at the Railroad Clubhouse. Coming off the excitement of the National Keystone Conference, our Keystone Members were very excited and motivated for this charter year. We created our new group agreements, did some getting to know you activities, and started to… 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 »
It has been a very busy first two weeks here at our Atascadero Club! We started our weekly field trips to Andy’s Awesome Arcade and Mr. Putters Putt Putt this week and has been a lot of fun! Our members have also been keeping cool with daily water activities with water balloons, sponges, water slide,… 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 »
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 »
Our Keystone and STEAM Leadership members from the Boys & Girls Club at Railroad hosted a college and career night, “Dinner with a Young Professional.” This informative and impactful evening focused on college and career development for our club youth through a speed networking event with young professionals who have recently graduated from their university… Read more »
Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in Mental Health First Aid learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help. Boys & Girls Club staff recently had an in-service where they… Read more »
Recently, our Santa Maria Railroad Club teen leadership program, Keystone, visited the Paso Robles Housing Authority to do a Career Preparation Workshop with fellow teens in Paso Robles. Their two and a half hour workshop focused on the different roles of project management through an immersive hands-on activity group challenge. Each team was challenged to… Read more »
Club Members at our Railroad Clubhouse and invited guests enjoyed a very special evening full of pampering and relaxation as they visited different self-care stations at our Girls’ Night In Spa Social. The night included make-up tutorials, mini manicures and DIY exfoliating sugar scrub. Teens listened to some of their favorite music while feasting on… Read more »
Recently our Teens at the Railroad Clubhouse participated in BGCA’s “First Job Experience Career Panel” Watch Party. With generous support from OldNavy, select teen clubs across the country had an opportunity to host a Pizza Night and Career Panel Watch Party. As part of the event, club members competed in a Goosechase Trivia game while… 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 »
Teens at the Railroad Clubhouse Teen Center celebrated and remembered the impact the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr has had on our society. Throughout the Teen Room, Club Members had a chance to read and reflect on various quotes from Dr. King as well as listen to his “I have a Dream” speech. They… 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 »
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 »
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 »
Recently, teens from the Railroad Club’s STEAM leadership group, Full STEAM Ahead, participated in a private tour at Inspired Flight Technologies—a drone manufacturing company located in San Luis Obispo. While there, teens learned about some of the engineering and production processes involved in developing unmanned industrial drones as well as the career path potential to… Read more »
Recently, Railroad Club teens kicked off a spooktacular fall season with interactive festivities for the Club! First they hosted a Creepy Crawler Cupcake Lab where they baked cupcakes and invited the entire Club to decorate a cupcake for a delicious afternoon treat! In addition, Railroad teens had fun making a sticky mess as they carved… Read more »
Recently, our Keystone Teen Program with sponsorship from the Boys & Girls Club CA Alliance, hosted a Covid Awareness Workshop with Members from our Railroad Clubhouse. Keystone teens shared important information about staying healthy in 2023 from Covid-19 through testing, treating and vaccination. In addition, Club Members learned about the importance of washing their hands… Read more »
Every Friday as part of the continued celebration of the Hispanic-Latino Heritage Month, Members of our teen program are immersing themselves in the rich cultural history, music, food, language, art and traditions of the Hisapnic-Latino communities. Teens kicked off their Fun Fridays after with several rounds of Loteria all while listening to some favorite contemporary… Read more »
Our Keystone teen leadership board have been actively distributing resources on various topics to our local community at Santa Maria’s Downtown Fridays. As part of the Fall 2023 campaign to raise community awareness on preparation for extreme heat events, water conservation as well as sharing the benefits of having a Individual Taxpayer Identification Number, community… Read more »
Recently, twelver of our Keystone members had the opportunity to attend the PCPA play, “American Mariachi” at the Solvang Theaterfest. For ten of our members, this was their first ever visit to a live theater performance. It was such an exciting evening for our members filled with laughs and tears from experiencing such a beautiful story… Read more »
Keystone, our teen leadership group, shared information with the local community about water conservation and preventing heat exhaustion at the annual Family Day In the Park in Santa Maria where hundreds of families were in attendance. Their water conservation and extreme heat awareness campaign will last through December of 2023 and is made possible through grant… Read more »
All of our Members have been eating very well at the Teen Center this summer! Besides breakfast and lunch provided by PRJUSD, every Friday we have cooking class. We have been making lots of yummy treats that go with our weekly themes. From Elotes in a cup for “Around the World” week, to monte cristos… Read more »
Eco Week at the Boys and Girls Club is an incredible opportunity for our Members to dive into the world of sustainability, conservation, and environmental stewardship. This week-long adventure immerses Members in a range of exciting and educational activities designed to inspire a love for nature and a sense of responsibility towards the planet! Some… Read more »
At a festive ice cream social held at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast flagship Clubhouse in Santa Maria, six students were awarded the first round of scholarships provided by the Stollmeyer Challenge partnership for STEAM programming. Rick Stollmeyer, seeing a need to focus his philanthropy on programs and services that support… Read more »
BGCMCC and their families were treated to a beautiful day of camaraderie, team building and fun at our annual Family Fun Day at the beach. Meeting in Avila Beach–a good half way point between staff coming from the Paso Robles or Santa Maria areas–we gathered throughout the day for food, games, and general relaxation. The… Read more »
We’re kicking off this summer at the Boys and Girls Club with lots of fun filled activities and games! The theme for this past week was Olympic week where we got to learn about the history and logistics of the global event. As temperatures rise, Members engage in water play to stay cool. Also Members are… Read more »
Meet Jorge a long time Club Member who has re-joined the program now that the Ron Estabillo Club has re-opened in Guadalupe. Jorge started coming to the original Club when he was 6 years old. When the clubhouse had to close for renovations and retrofitting, Jorge had nowhere to go after school. Now that the… Read more »
Meet Teen of the Month for May, Abraham Carrillo-Galindo, an 11th grader from Santa Maria High. Abraham recently was voted in as Keystone President for the 2023-2024 school year at the Railroad Club site. Even though he’s a new member of the Boys and Girls Club, he’s been instrumental in building our Keystone Club from… Read more »
Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast was recognized by our national organization, Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA), as a 2023 Safety Super Star during BGCA’s 117 th National Conference in Orlando, Florida in May. This award is presented to Boys & Girls Club organizations that demonstrate an exceptional commitment to safety… Read more »
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast is thrilled to announce that it has been voted one of the “Best Place to Work” in the Tri-Counties by the prestigious Pacific Business Times. This recognition is a testament to the organization’s commitment to fostering a supportive and fulfilling work environment for its dedicated employees…. Read more »
Calling all Tweens from the Santa Maria Valley! Gather your friends and join us as we celebrate your 6th grade promotion at the Club on Friday June 9th from 6:30pm-8:30pm. This FREE Game Night event will be held at the Boys & Girls Club on Railroad Avenue. Evening festivities include arts and crafts, carnival style games,… Read more »
The arts allow for Members to be creative and to express themselves freely with unconditional positive regard. From making a statement to bringing everyone together, the arts play a vital role in impacting today’s society. Here at the Atascadero site, we strive to have our Members tap into their creative side. Members engage in… Read more »
In a heartwarming display of community support, Dignity Health recently donated Automated External Defibrillator (AED) units to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast. This gesture of kindness and generosity will go a long way in ensuring the safety of the children who attend these clubs. For those unfamiliar with AED units, they… Read more »
The Boys & Girls Club of Mid Central Coast hosted a 2-Day Career Camp and workforce readiness program in collaboration with the City of Santa Maria Recreation and Parks. The camp took place at the Abel Maldonado Community Youth Center with 22 students from various local high schools in attendance. Career Camp topics included resume… Read more »
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