In the News
2nd Place Float in the 2024 Santa Maria Parade of Lights
Giving Tuesday Kicks Off For Local NonProfits
November 28th, 2023 is the worldwide day of giving. Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast is featured for its efforts to raise dollars for local kids.
24th Annual Ag for Youth Golf Tournament
Our annual tournament at the Santa Maria Country Club was a another beautiful day on the greens in support of our local kids. We raised over $100,000 from golfers and corporate sponsors.
Focus on Mental Health and Wellness
As part of our ongoing focus on youth mental and emotional health, our new yoga program was featured on KEYT! Thanks to The Center for their donation and for their expert teachers and classes for our kids!
Bill Libbon Elementary School Has Official Ribbon Cutting
Opening in 2020, the new Bill Libbon School in Santa Maria had to wait a while to have it’s official grand opening AND to honor its namesake, our very own Bill Libbon! Club Staff, board members, and our supporters were on hand to celebrate, both, our organization’s CEO emeritus and check out the site of one of our newest afterschool Clubs. Check out the story below and see great pictures of the afternoon.
Stollmeyer Challenge Launches--All Donations Doubled by Rick Stollmeyer
Rick Stollmeyer sees the growth of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast as so vital to helping local kids succeed that he has agreed to match all donations, dollar for dollar, up to $300,000 in 2022! Mr. Stollmeyer is passionate about the importance of exposure to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math) for youth to be successful in post-secondary education, and the workforce. This challenge is expected to motivate current and potential donors to Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast to continue or increase their giving to be part of this transformative donation opportunity. Watch the story from KSBY below.
If you couldn’t be there in person, this story from the Paso Robles Daily News will fill you in on the amazing celebration.
Santa Maria SUN Features News on Club Growth
Great story on the Railroad Clubhouse Outdoor Expansion and news on the Tom Maas Clubhouse Grand Opening in Paso Robles.
Paso Daily News Reports on Grand Opening
The upcoming ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony for the Tom Maas Clubhouse is big news in Paso Robles!
15th Club Opens at Laguna Middle School
Paso Robles Press reports on status of new clubhouse and generous commitment from must! Charities.
32nd Annual Back-A-Youth Night is Back in Santa Maria
Adult advocates are key to mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast
Noozhawk reports on return of beloved community activity after two year hiatus.
Student Parents Learn about BGCMCC Childcare Resources
Take a Video Tour of Maas Clubhouse with Becky Gray/must! Charities
Free teen night happening at Flamson Clubhouse this Friday
Paso Robles Daily News reports on 1st Teen Night at Flamson Clubhouse.
Back A Youth Night Returns to Boys & Girls Clubs
The Boys and Girls Club of Mid Central Coast is hosting Back a Youth night, when local mentor and kids come together for bonding and dinner, on Feb. 24 in Santa Maria.
KCOY/KEYT News featured our efforts to maintain services to all youth that need us as the pandemic continues to spread. Thanks to Patricia Martellotti and KCOY/KEYT for covering this important news story and keeping the community informed about our services and our goal of providing safe places for young people to thrive.
Boys and Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast to Host "Kids Only" Covid 19 Vaccine Clinics Through January 2022
Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast Starts Program in Creston Thanks to Investor
Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast opens 14th Club in Creston to the delight of parents, teachers and kids in this rural, underserved area.
These are crazy times, that’s for sure. We’ve been doing Q&As with local businesses to…
A New Year Brings New Memories At The Shandon Club!
Happy New Year from the Shandon Club! We hope for a wonderful 2025 that’ll bring many memories for Members as well as Staff:) . During
Sharing Our Story With Youth Volunteers
The MUST! Charities Youth Board Volunteer Fair is an event put on each year where different non-profits in the community do a short presentation to
Deb Jeffers Joins Team as New Chief Advancement Officer
After a national search, Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast is excited to announce the appointment of Deb Jeffers as the organization’s new
What’s Cooking With Our Teens
For the end of Winter Break at the Railroad Club, the teens were more than excited to do a cooking activity. On the menu: hamburgers,
College Info Night for Teen Members
To kick off the new year, our Keystone Club hosted a College Night where mostly college freshmen came to speak with high schoolers about their
Teens Serve Seniors This Holiday Season
Thanks to the generous donations of community supporters and staff, our Keystone Club was able to gift all the items on the wish list for
Shandon Club Donations!
The Shandon Club is tremendously excited and grateful to share the two recent donations that the club has received. Jane and Steve Sinton are two
Christmas “Cruises” by Evans Park Clubhouse
The Viejitos Car Club from Santa Maria “cruised by” the Evans Park Clubhouse to create an amazing Christmas Party! The Car Club members generously donated
Santa Makes a Special Appearance
Thanks to our friends at the Santa Maria Corvette Club, Santa made a special visit with LOTS of toys for the Members of our Railroad
Annual National Youth Arts Exhibit Showcases Budding Artists
Local youth artists will be showcased and celebrated at an exhibition featuring fine art created by Members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid
Shining Our Light in the Community
The annual “Parade of Lights” in Santa Maria was a wonderful opportunity to showcase our Clubs, our Club Members and our amazing staff! We created
Continuous Training Improves Our Leadership
Meghan Harris, our Chief Operation Officer for North SLO Clubs has been part of a 3 year program training COO’s of Boys & Girls Clubs
A Season to Remember: Target and Paso Robles Police Department Team Up for Local Kids
In a heartwarming collaboration, Target and the Paso Robles Police Department hosted an unforgettable evening for 15 Boys & Girls Club Members in Paso Robles.
Shop With A Cop Makes Holiday Dreams Come True
The holiday spirit is alive and well as the Santa Maria Police Department partners with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast to
Santa’s Coming!
With Christmas around the corner, the Shandon members have been having a winter blast with off-campus trips, decorating our space, arts & crafts, and even
Executive Staff Take Their Referee Skills to State
Roberto Rodriguez, our Chief Operating Officer for Santa Barbara County and Ernie Cuevas, our Director of Healthy Lifestyles, were recently honored to serve as referees
Staff Supports A Special Community Organization
Recently, members of our Executive and Leadership Teams enjoyed a night on the town in support of the Mexican Ladies Social Clubs annual Black and
Santa Came Early to Santa Maria
Thanks to the generosity and thoughtfulness of many of our 1st Responders, toys from Santa are plentiful for our Santa Maria Clubs. Every year, local
Hearts Full of Gratitude, Bellies Full of Food!
Shandon BGC Club members have had a November full of color, gobbling laughter, and fun! Trips have been taken to the community park and library
Teens Explore College Funding Opportunities
Our Keystone Club had a presentation from Jose Olvera with the Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara. He shared with members about different avenues to pay
Serving Local Seniors in Need This Holiday Season
Members of our Keystone Teen Leadership Program are organizing a gift drive for the elderly this holiday season. In partnership with Marian Extended Care in
Face Painting and More at Tom Maas
Tom Maas was open for the Veterans Day holiday and the Members seemed to have a lot of fun. They enjoyed a yummy breakfast that
Slime Time at Tom Maas
Members had a blast making slime for fun Friday. They had so much fun getting to make their very own slime and customizing their slime
Making Parachutes at Tom Maas
Members at Tom Maas made little squishies fly with parachutes that they made. These parachutes were made up of tissue paper, string, tape, and squishies.
Team Building at Tom Maas
Members participated in a team building activity in which they used different sizes of hula hoops and their hands. They had to work together as
Getting Messy at Tom Maas
Members had some messy fun getting to make cloud dough. This dough is made up of hair conditioner and flour. The conditioner and flour mixed
Movie Time at Tom Maas
Staff at Tom Maas made a wonderful and fun movie experience for the Members. They made cool signs of what movie the Members were going
Reunited and It Felt So Good
The first ever Board of Directors Reunion was nothing short of a smash hit! Held at the Railroad Clubhouse in Santa Maria, the evening hosted
McKenzies Merry Band
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
The Science Behind Cooking
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.
Bonfire Party for Teens
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
Happy Halloween & Day of the Dead!
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
Pumpkin Party
The Evans Park Clubhouse painted pumpkins getting ready for Halloween. We were lucky to have pumpkins donated and have enough for all our members
Rah! Rah! Rah! for Boys & Girls Clubs
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
Longtime Supporters Honored With Prestigious Awards
As part of the National Day of Philanthropy Celebrations in Santa Barbara County, the Association of Fundraising Professionals for Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties, held
Lights On After School in Guadalupe
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
DIY Projectors at Tom Maas
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.
Jellyfish Friends at Tom Maas
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,
Fall Carnival Fun Returns to Santa Maria
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.
5th Annual Crush It! Golf Tournament Was An Ace
It was a great day for golf and giving at the 5th Annual Crush It! Golf Tournament held at the Hunter Ranch Golf Course in
Strategic Planning With Club Leadership Brought Out Dynamic Ideas
Look out 2025 because we’ve got BIG plans! After two dynamic days working with Jennifer Porcher Consulting our leadership team and members of our Foundation
Celebrating STEM Fun with Our Members!
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
Empowering Young Girls through Health and Wellness: SMART Girls Program
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
Shandon’s Spooky Time at the Library!
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,
Ice Cream Cone Math at Tom Maas
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
Tasty Treats at Tom Maas
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
Order Up! At Tom Maas
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
Spooky Crafts at Tom Mass
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,
Tom Maas Airlines
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
Robots Craze at Tom Maas
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
Continuous Quality Improvement
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
October Fun!
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
Friendly Competition at Tom Maas
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
Little Scientists
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.
Fun with the Littles at Tom Maas
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
Making Foxes
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
Apples make Pumpkins?
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
STEM Lab Refurbished Thanks to Local Women’s Group
Thanks to a generous donation from the Mexican Ladies Social Club, based in Santa Maria, the STEM lab at the Railroad Clubhouse recieved a much
Farewell September
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
Pacific Regional Conference a Highlight for Club Staff and Board
This month, four members of our leadership team, along with our incoming board chair, attended the Pacific Regional Conference held in Phoenix—a dynamic gathering of
Fun With Snakes In Guadalupe
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
Transformative Gift Recieved From Ag West Farm Credit
Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast is excited to announce a generous $100,000 donation from Ag West Farm Credit to support safety and
A Fantasy Fall Ball to Support Our Kids
This year’s Winemakers Dinner was a Fantasy Fall Ball to remember! The event was held on Saturday, September 7, at the Paso Robles Events Center,
Soccer In Creston
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
Triple Play at the Creston Club
Triple Play–a program we offer through Boys & Girls Clubs of America–was introduced to our Members here at the Club and they were very interested
Creston Club Makes Art
With the weather being so warm out, the Members here have been very fond of staying in and doing art. They’ve been enjoying the variety
Silly Times at the Creston Club
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
Journaling at the Creston Club
Although the National Arts Program isn’t so new to our Members, a new addition called Journaling is. Members here at the Club were given their
Teens and Neon Go Hand In Hand
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
Kick Start to Fall Sessions!
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
Shandon’s TK Bunch!
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
Dog Days of Summer Still Provide Lots of Fun
In the waning days of Summer, the Club Members at the Evans Park Clubhouse got to do ALL the things! They got to enjoy two
Partnerships Make So Much Possible
We are grateful for all of the wonderful partnerships we have with organization around the Central Coast that help us in our efforts to provide
Board Member Receives National Award
Brooks Wise was surprised with a celebration of his service to the Boys & Girls Clubs with a luncheon awarding him a National Silver Medallion
Welcome Back Shandon Members!
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
STEAM Going Strong at Tom Maas Clubhouse
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
Back to School Means Back to School Shopping
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
Teens Kick Off New Year of Leadership and Service
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
Welcome Back Creston BGC!!
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
Club Teens Enjoy Once In a Lifetime Trip to National Conference
This month, the Red Pandas Keystone Club in Santa Maria had the opportunity to partake in the 57th Annual Keystone Conference, held in Atlanta, Georgia.
School Supplies Donation from Planet Fitness
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
Next Gen CEO Program Creates Youth Entrepreneurs
Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast in collaboration with The Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce, is thrilled to announce the business launch
Zulu Dance This Summer in Guadalupe
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
Kiwanis Club Donates to Support Sports Programs
Special thanks to Kiwanis Club of Santa Maria–Nightime Club for their generous donation to help support our sports programming. We are so grateful that the
Safety Career Week at the Flamson Club
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
A World of Summer Experiences in Santa Maria
One of the best parts of our annual Summer programming is the opportunity to plan day-long field trips to kid-centric places in our communities. The
Olympic Fever Comes to Guadalupe
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
Summer Brain Gain “Visits” Ghana
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
It’s Time For A-Town Baseball!
Hot dry heat calls for some home runs! Baseball season is in full effect and our members have been having tons of fun. They have
Our Very Own Water Park
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.
Back A Youth Night A Great Success in Guadalupe
With an Olympics theme, 50 Club Members from the Guadalupe community got to celebrate being a Boys & Girls Club Member with local community leaders
Guadalupe Kiwanis Continue Longtime Support of Our Clubs
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
Stollmeyer STEAM Challenge Participants Recieve Scholarships
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
New CEO Takes Over Leadership at Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast (BGCMCC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Maria Fabula as its new Chief Executive Officer
Atascadero Summer Fun
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
Summer Fun at the Shandon Club!
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
Boosting Wellness—Nutrition and Fun in Guadalupe
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
Juneteenth Learning and Celebrating
June 19, 2024 officially marks the third consecutive year of Juneteenth as a federally recognized United States holiday. To celebrate this day, our Members learned
Dunes Center Partners with Ron Estabillo Club
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
Everybody Wants to Be Part of Boys & Girls Clubs!
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
Mini Stanleys and May Birthdays
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
Kids Helping Kids
Must! Charities is a generous partner of Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast. They operate a youth board and The Must! Youth Board
Staff Learning at BGCA National Conference
During the week of May 13-17th four staff members attended the BGCA National Conference in Atlanta, GA. Anna Libbon, VP of Club Success and Mina
Golden 1 Credit is a Great Community Partner
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
Support for the Annual Winemakers Dinner Starts Pouring In
ReMax Success Charities is a generous supporter of non profit organizations in the North SLO County. They donated $500 towards the Winemakers Dinner happening September 7
Lots of Learning at the Railroad Club
Club Members of all ages have access to lots of learning at our Railroad Clubhouse in Santa Maria. TK/Kinder members have been learning about healthy
Finishing Strong at Evans Park
Our Members at the Evans Park Clubhouse are hitting the home stretch of the school year!! They still focus on homework during Power Hour and
Creston’s Outdoor Activities
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
Paradise Ice Makes A Cool Visit At The Shandon Club!
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,
SMART Girls Treated to a Spa Day
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
Water Day In Creston
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
Celebrations and Slime!
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
Happy Mother’s Day!
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
Birthdays and Books!
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
Drama at our Creston Club
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
Sammy Rabbit Teaches Financial Literacy
In a programming partnership with United Way of Northern Santa Barbara County, we were able to offer their Sammy Rabbit Financial Literacy program to some
High Quality Programming is Always Our Goal
Our Santa Maria & Guadalupe staff participated in an Elements of a High-Quality Session training. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast are
Hunt for the Golden Eggs
To finish their Spring Break, Club Members at our Evans Park Clubhouse got to participate in a massive egg hunt. Thanks to a donation of
Habitat SLO Welcomes New Families to a Tour of Tom Maas Clubhouse
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
We Love Earth!
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
Summer Supply Donations Needed at the Flamson Club
Our Flamson Club has big plans for summer and we are in need of some supplies & decorations to make our plans come to life.
A Little Dust Can Be Beautiful!
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
National Gates Scholarships Awarded to Santa Maria Club Members
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
Power Hour at Creston Club
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
Creston Clubs Little Gardeners
At the Creston Club, our Members were welcomed to a gardening activity put on by their school. They took part in fun activities such as
Fun At The Park!
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
A Little Bit of Hollywood Comes to Our Clubs
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
TK Begins Storytime!
This week, our TK members were introduced to “Storytime” led by Miss Carina, where they listened to one book, one felt story, and one song.
Shandon’s Eggcellent Spring Break!
This was our club’s second week being open for spring break. The Shandon staff planned for an Easter celebration on Monday and our Members had
Spring Break Fun at Atown Club
This year our members are getting to enjoy not one, but two weeks off for Spring Break! We’ve been busy creating art, lots of melting
Spring Break at the Shandon Club!
The Shandon Club is delighted to remain open during our two weeks of Spring Break. Art sessions as well as science and outdoor time are
A Pot of Gold Under the Rainbow!
Our annual Spring Fundraiser in Santa Maria asked guests to “Follow the Yellow Brick Road” for a night of fun and philanthropy. Our supporters did
Youth of the Year Competition Takes Place in Solvang
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
STEM Never Starts Too Early
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
Generous Grant Given by Central Coast Funds for Children
The Central Coast Funds for Children awarded our organization a generous grant to support our programs in our North SLO County Clubs. We were invited
A Trip Back In Time
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,
Career Day at McKenzie Club
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
Peep Science
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
Mindful Movement at Evans Park
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
“Run the Farm” Triple Play Sports at Flamson
This program is called Triple Play Daily Challenges. This session of the program is titled “Run the Farm”. The purpose of this program is to
FUN IN THE SUN
We have had nice weather in Paso lately and our Members have been enjoying being outside. Our staff decided it was time for some chalk
1..2..3.. Cheese!
This week was Miss Czarina’s final week running photography sessions here at the Shandon Club. Our Members were pleased when learning about a camera’s functions
4th & 5th Grade Learn Coding at Tom Maas
The Tom Maas Club received 20 chrome books and a case of mini robots, so that the 4th and 5th grade could learn about coding.
Sweet Surprises in Creston
Members at the Creston Club had the opportunity to take part in the National Youth Outcome Initiative (NYOI) survey just a few weeks ago. In
Creston Club Hops into Spring Programs
At the Creston Club, Staff are introducing their new programs to their Members. For starters, we have Mr. Will running his Ultimate Journey program with
Dinner With A Young Professional
Our Keystone and STEAM Leadership members from the Boys & Girls Club at Railroad hosted a college and career night, “Dinner with a Young Professional.”
Feeling Lucky at the Shandon Club!
Shandon Members had a blast spending time at the Club today, March 15th. We began by having a special guest, Joey Ley. Mrs. Ley is
Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring Programs!
The Shandon Club has recently ended their winter programs which were led my both Ms. Czarina and Mrs. Angela. Smart Moves Core(3rd-5th) was led by
Kickin’ at Atascadero Club
Our members here in Atascadero got to break free from the classrooms and enjoyed some kickball on the softball field. Not only does it give
Innovations at the Shandon Club!
A few small changes made to a classroom can have a big impact on a child’s motivation, well-being, creativity, and engagement with any material. The
Black History Month at Tom Maas
February 1st – March 1st is Black History Month. During this month, we celebrate achievements and contributions and the rich history of African Americans. At
Slime and Smiles!
On President’s Day, the Shandon Club was open from 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM for Members. With a total of about 6/7 Members, we still
Fun Fridays at the Creston Club
Fun Fridays at the Creston Boys and Girls Club consist of many exciting activities. For starters, the Members get outside play which can involve interactive
Mental Health First Aid Takes Priority with our Staff
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
Keystone Teen Leadership Club Collaborates with the Paso Robles Housing Authority Youth Works Program
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
Atascadero Art Program
For the last couple of months our YDP, Autumn, has been running our art program with members from all grade levels. Our members create art
Kids Cooking Champs!
The next Gordon Ramsey might be getting his or her start at the Tom Maas Clubhouse in Paso Robles! Our wonderful kitchen and teaching space
Spreading Love At The Shandon Club!
Our Shandon Members had a “heart” felt celebration during our time together on this year’s Valentine’s Day. We had some of our older Members begin
Golden State Classic Car Club Provides Generous Donation
Special thanks to the Golden State Classic Car Club for their recent donation to our kids! Last year, their charitable giving amounted approximately $65,000 to
Girls Night In Spa Party
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
Giving the Community The 411 In Partnership with 211
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
Friendly Competition Among Coaches
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
Mrs. Cookie and the Creston Club
Creston Boys and Girls Club just partnered up with the Creston Public Library. Every Wednesday our Members go on trip to the library where they
“Round Up” Your Winnings to Help Local Kids
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Mid Central Coast is thrilled to announce it is one of four nonprofits featured this year in the Chumash
Staff Vs. Teletubbies
For our weekly Fun Friday’s at Tom Maas, we had a special game planned for our 4th & 5th grade members! Staff organized an exciting
Teens Learn Career Tips and Skills
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
A Morning of Champions
Our Breakfast of Champions event was a delightful morning recognizing the donors, volunteers, staff and special friends who are committed to doing all they can
2023 Youth of the Year Winner
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
2023 Jr. Youth of the Year Winner
Congratulations to Brady Turri, a Member of our Creston Club, for being awarded Jr. Youth of the Year for 2023. Our Jr. Youth of the
Youth Development Professional of the YEAR–Santa Maria Valley
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
Youth Development Professional of the YEAR–SLO County
Congratulations to Natalia Esquivel for being named the Youth Development Professional of the year for our SLO County Clubs. She works at our Tom Maas
Power Hour Fun
During Power Hour–the first hour when all Members arrive at their Club–first grade got to learn what it is to be a spy is and
Shandon Club’s Colorful Artwork
Throughout the month, our 2nd-8th grade Members have been able to communicate and express themselves through their innovative and beautiful art pieces. They’ve grown tremendously
Winter Break Fun!
During winter break at the Shandon Site, members made “snow” with the help of Ms. Czarina. Since it’s not common for this area to receive
Donating the Basics Helps the Shandon Club Grow
It’s amazing how sometimes the little things we take for granted, can make a huge difference! The Shandon Club has been growing and only had
Martin Luther King Jr. Celebrated by Club Teens
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
Ice Cream Party Winds Up a Great Winter Camp
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
Teens Helping Community Stay Healthy This Winter
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
Youth Development Professional of the Month–Erica Lopez
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
Youth Development Professional of the Month–Gisele Granados
Gisel has been such a great addition to the SLO county team. In her position as Rover she was always there for us in pinch!
Representative Carbajal Visits Railroad Clubhouse
Congressperson Salud Carbajal of the 24th Congressional District, stopped by the Railroad Clubhouse to meet Club Members and tour the facility. As a former Boys
The Visual Arts Are Alive at All of Our Clubs
In the heart of Santa Maria, a celebration of young talent and creativity recently unfolded at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast
Buddy the Elf Visits Santa Maria
Buddy the Elf made a surprise visit at the Railroad Clubhouse in Santa Maria to fill Club Members and staff with holiday cheer! He spent
Shandon Members Spread Christmas Cheer Around Their Community
On Friday December 15th, a group of Shandon Club Members participated in their community’s Christmas parade. A big heartfelt, “THANK YOU” to the Shandon fire
Christmas Party At The Shandon Club
The Shandon staff have been preparing for our Christmas celebration for a while! Our Director, Ms. Carina had the great idea of having three separate
Artistry Spreads Through Shandon Club
Recently, the Shandon Club members began demonstrating their artistic talents by participating in the National Arts Contest. This program provides youth the opportunity to express
Santas Elves Make An Early Visit to Santa Maria
The annual First Responders Golf Tournament, organized by the Santa Maria Police Department, is a place for Santas elves to gather for a great cause!
Parading Around Town This Holiday Season
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
Winter Staff Training and Team Building
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
MUST! Charities Makes a Holiday Visit to the Creston Club
One of our biggest supporters stoped by the Creston Club on Giving Tuesday and surprised staff with goodies.Members where very happy to see Must! at
Shandon’s Thanksgiving Feast!
On Tuesday, November 28th, the Shandon Site had a blast celebrating Thanksgiving. Ms. Carina started the day off by asking a few questions about the
Triumph on Giving Tuesday: Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast Celebrates a Day of Generosity
In a world where compassion and giving take center stage, Giving Tuesday emerged as a global movement that encourages people to come together and support
CATCH at the Shandon Club!
During the month of November, all Shandon Club Members participated in the physical activity sessions prepared through CATCH. CATCH is a curriculum based on scientific
Teens Get Inspired at Inspired Flight
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
Seeking Enthusiastic Volunteers to Serve on Our Board of Directors
In order to be as successful as possible, the Board of Directors of Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast is seeking community leaders
Kindness Is Free!
The Shandon 1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders completed the Kindness is Free program on November 15th. This national Boys & Girls Clubs of America program
Shandon Club Celebrates Day Of The Dead!
Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is celebrated each year from October 31st-November 2nd. It is a Mexican tradition where families reunite and
Youth Development Professional of the Month–Vanessa Sanchez
Vanessa is a club alumni, Keystone Alumni & former Keystone President. Vanessa has always stepped up to the plate when needed & currently is helping
Youth Development Professional of the Month–Natalia Esquivel
Natalia is a YDP at the Tom Maas. She currently running Youth for Unity, SMART Girls, and a performing arts program that she is implementing
Generous Gift from Club Alum Powers 2024 Basketball Season
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
Tom Maas Celebrates El Dia de Los Muertos
Tom Maas celebrated El Dia de Los Muertos, a holiday celebrated on the 1st and 2nd of November. It is a colorful and lively occasion
Spooky Shandon Snack-Shack
Shandon Staff has taken the time to prepare and make some delicious spooky snacks to sell to our Members and families, as a fundraiser for
Halloween Party at Tom Maas
For our weekly fun Friday’s, we took it to a whole new level and threw our members a spooky Halloween party! It was filled with
BGCMCC Helps Celebrate Red Ribbon Week
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
Teens Enjoying Halloween Fun
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
Youth Development Professional of the Month–Andre Arciga
Andre has been an amazing Sports Youth Development Team Member. Not only is he great at advocating for the importance of youth sports, he actively
Youth Development Professional of the Month–Angela Zambrano
Angela has been working as the Assistant Director at the Tom Maas Clubhouse in Paso Robles for about tw months now. During that time she
Fall is in Full Swing at the Railroad Clubhouse
So many great programs are underway at all of our Clubs this Fall! Our Railroad Clubhouse is a great place to see it all under
Back A Youth Night Creates Fun for Youth and Adults Alike
Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast hosted its 2nd Annual Back a Youth Night event at the Tom Maas Clubhouse in Paso Robles
New Playhouse Is a Highlight at the Tom Maas Club
We are so grateful for the partnership with Habitat for Humanity San Luis Obispo County who recently provided an adorable playhouse for our outdoor space
Club Teens Educate About Covid Safety
Recently, our Keystone Teen Program with sponsorship from the Boys & Girls Club CA Alliance, hosted a Covid Awareness Workshop with Members from our Railroad
Two New Community Leaders Join the Board
In order to be as successful as possible, the Board of Directors of Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast has tapped two community
Shandon Club Welcomes TK Members!
Monday, October 16th, was the first day that TK members attended the Shandon Boys and Girls Club. We welcomed Iker, Selena, Lucas, Cataleya, and Aaron,
Shandon Club Celebrates Hispanic Heritage!
On October 5th, the Shandon Members celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month. Our day began by watching a few videos about the significance of recognizing the contributions and influence
Power Hour Going Strong in Guadalupe
Our signature program, Power Hour, the first hour Club Members arrive to any Club in the Boys & Girls Club Family, where kids work on
Generous Donation from CoastHills Foundation Supports Guadalupe Programs
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
Calles Vivas! Open Streets Festival Outreach
We were thrilled to be part of the 2nd annual Calles Vivas! Open Streets celebration in Santa Maria. Open Streets is an international movement with
A Month of Cultural Learning Underway
September 15th – October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month. During this time we honor the cultures and contributions of Hispanic Americans, Latinos/Latinas, and Latinx-identifying
Executive Team Members Speak on Conference Panel
Michael Boyer, CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast and Trish Hammond, our CFO, were part of a panel at the 2023
Teens Explore Latino Culture and Heritage
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
Youth Development Professional of the Month–San Luis Obispo County
VIOLET BUSH—Violet is one of our TK/K YDP’s at the Tom Maas Clubhouse. Each day, she shows up to work with a positive attitude, friendly
Youth Development Professional of the Month–Santa Barbara County
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
News from the Shandon Club
On September 13th, our Members had the awesome opportunity to visit the Shandon Fire Station. When arriving, the fire-fighters handed youth goodie bags that included
Be A Star Begins!
Our Boys & Girls Clubs of America “Be A Star” program began at the Shandon site at the end of August and is being led
4th Annual Crush it! Golf Tournament Was A Great Day on the Greens
Hunter Ranch Golf Club once again was the site of the Crush it! Golf Tournament to benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast.
Local Teens Working to Educate Our Community
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 Harvest Moon Was a Lovely Backdrop to Annual Winemakers Dinner
A beautiful night under the harvest moon was held at the Paso Robles Event Center to support the programs and services of the Boys &
Fun Friday at Tom Maas
As the new school year started, we kicked off Fun Friday with Bright Star Awards! These awards recognize behavior and this week was Best Listener.
Fall Fun in Paso Robles
The Tom Maas Clubhouse began its fall programming and we are off to a fantastic start. Our Members got to participate in chalk obstacle courses,
Youth For Unity Kicks Off!
Shandon members that are 6-9 years old began participating in BGCA’s Youth for Unity program. This program consists of a selection of activities and conversation
New TK Program Full of Amazing Activities
After a summer full of art activities, slime making, baking, and outdoor fun; the members in the TK/K program had a smooth transition into this
Shandon Members Have Fun In The Sun!
On Friday, August 25, the Shandon members cooled down, enjoyed the water, and had a blast in the summer heat. Youth began by having a
Teens Enjoy A Night Under the Stars
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,
Club Members Treated to the Latest Fashions
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
Youth Development Team Member of the Month–Andre Arciga
Andre joined our sports team in the Fall of 2022. He is a former club member of our Fairlawn Club. He is always willing to
Youth Development Team Member of the Month–Mayra Bautista
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
Youth Development Team Member of the Month–Czarina Gallardo
Czarina has been working with the Shandon BGC for almost 6 months. She has shown great responsibility and leadership skills through her daily interactions with
Keystone Teens Share Health Information With the Community
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
Panda Cares Foundation Really Does!
We had a lot of fun when Panda Express came by the Railroad Clubhouse and fed us some yummy food, gave us awesome books and
Dining For Charities Makes Generous Donation
We partnered with Dining for Charities earlier this year and the generosity of local restaurants and people who like to eat out came back
Coast Hills Federal Credit Union on Board as Golf Tournament Sponsor
A team from Coast Hills Federal Credit Union stopped by the Railroad Clubhouse to drop off their sponsorship donation for our upcoming Crush it! Golf
Thanks to Planet Fitness for Back to School Supplies
Thanks to members of Planet Fitness gyms in Santa Maria and Atascadero, our Club Members were treated to great, new school supplies including cool back
A Little Friendly Competition
The Railroad Clubhouse and our Evans Park Clubhouse, both in Santa Maria, went head to head in a friendly game of capture the flag. Both
Summer Fun Theme Weeks at Tom Maas
This summer the Staff decided to theme each week of the summer. We got together as an team and planned a different theme week to
Field Trip to the Children’s Museum
Our Members were able to go to the Children’s Museum in Paso Robles as one of our field trips this summer. Our Members were so
Taco Bell Foundation Increases Funding
Taco Bell Foundation has been a supporter of the Boys & Girls Clubs Mid Central Coast’s Career Launch program for teens since 2013 with an
24th Annual Ag for Youth Golf Tournament Raises Important Funds for Summer Programs
For 24 years the last monday in July has been the day for the annual Ag for Youth Golf Tournament at the lovely Santa Maria
The Wet ‘n Wild Week Tradition Continues
A favorite summer tradition at the Railroad Clubhouse in Santa Maria is Wet ‘n Wild Week and this year did not disappoint. Club Director, Patty
Creation and Innovation
Here at the Boys and Girls Club we strive to have our Members tap into their artistic side through a multitude of different activities. Some
Youth Development Professional of the Month–Melissa Gonzalez
Mel is one of our YDP’s at the Flamson Teen Center. She has been with us for a year now and has shown us how
Youth Development Professional of the Month–Efren Espinoza
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
Youth Development Professional of the Month–Precious Subia
Precious joined our organization this May. She is very outgoing with the members and always willing to help with whatever is needed. She has been
Fine Arts Programming Showcases Santa Maria Talent
The National Fine Arts Program from Boys & Girls Clubs of America, enables Club Members to develop their creativity and cultural awareness through visual arts
What’s Cookin’ at Flamson
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
Fire Department Visits for Summer Program
This summer, the Paso Robles Fire Department paid a visit to the Almond Acres Club. Members had the opportunity to learn about what being a
Farmers for a Day
SEEAG (Students for Eco-Education in Agriculture) has a mission is to educate students and the greater community about the farm origins of our food and
Eco Theme Week at Atascadero
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
Youth Helping Youth
The students from Must! Charities Youth Board, did a fantastic job volunteering and raising funds for multiple nonprofits this year. Three of the students volunteered
Generous Donation Supports Mindful Movement
The Center Studio, a leading wellness center dedicated to promoting holistic health and well-being, donated monthly proceeds from their community education classes to the Boys
Stollmeyer Challenge Scholarships Awarded
At a festive ice cream social held at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast flagship Clubhouse in Santa Maria, six students were
Nature at Our Doorstep
Club Members in Guadalupe participated with our neighbor, The Dune Center. The Dune Centers art teacher came for two weeks and taught our kids color
Winter Basketball League
Winter Basketball season is right around the corner! This league is for Boys and Girls Kinder through 8th Grade. Early Bird Registration will be August
Fall Volleyball League
Volleyball We are excited to announce our first volleyball league! Volleyball is a fun and exciting sport that promotes exercise, improves coordination, and builds strength. Volleyball
Youth Development Professionals of the Month–Miguel Torres Frausto & Josue Rojo
Josue and Miguel are our two Assistant Area Directors based in Santa Maria. They both have experience in being Club Directors and this year they
Youth Development Professional of the Month–Justino Flores
Justino has been at our Mary Buren site since January. He has been doing a great job with our members and takes the extra time
Youth Development Professional of the Month–Jacob Stanko
Jacob is a YDP at the Almond Acres Club, and he is an integral part of the team. He plans great activities for the kids
Family Fun Day at Avila Beach
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.
Shade Structures Keeping Members Cool in Paso
Thanks to our generous partner, the Rotary Club of Paso Robles, children enrolled in the summer program at the Tom Maas Clubhouse are able to
Best Way to Start Summer at Almond Acres
The members of Almond Acres enjoyed a great time at the Club during “Fun Friday,” where they decided to play a game of Tug-of-War. A
Fun in the Sun at Atascadero
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
Summer Fun Kicks Off At Tom Maas
Summer has started at the Tom Maas Club. Our Members are enjoying summer camp and with the heat rising a water balloon fight was a
School Year Ends at the Creston Club
June 2nd was the end of a successful school year for Creston Boys & Girls Club. Staff decided to end the year with a surprise
Fun During Laguna’s Last Days of School
Last Fun Friday, our members went on a foraging adventure and made flower crowns with their findings! We used plants from the school garden to
Member Monday–Jorge!
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
Member Monday–Abraham!
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
Shandon BGC Celebrates The End Of The School Year!
The Shandon BGC staff and members celebrated the end of a successful school year together on Monday, June 5th, where Members had fun playing musical
We’re Safety Superstars!
Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast was recognized by our national organization, Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA), as a 2023 Safety
Building Bridges in Guadalupe
Teen Services Director, Jeanette Blanco recently visited the McKenzie Club to conduct a captivating STEAM activity that involved building bridges capable of withstanding pressure. The
Spring is Blooming but Summer is on its way!
Laguna Club ended May with a beautiful picnic at the gorgeous Cal Poly Leaning Pine Arboretum. We enjoyed great company, good food , explored the
SMART Moves Graduates Club Members
The Shandon 3rd-5th graders have successfully completed the SMART Moves program lead and instructed by Ms. Czarina Gallardo. After 2 1/2 months and 10 sessions,
BGCMCC Honored by Community Foundation of SLO
The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County is celebrating their 25th Anniversary by hosting events throughout the county. They are awarding a total of $25,000
Shandon Members Enjoy A Cool And Tasty Visit From Paradise Ice
On Tuesday May 23rd, the Shandon members were ecstatic to receive a visit from the delicious Paradise Ice food truck. Paradise Ice offers over 40
We’re Among Best Places to Work According to Pacific Business Times
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast is thrilled to announce that it has been voted one of the “Best Place to Work”
Friday Fun Day as Summer Approaches
Last Friday at the Almond Acres Club–one of the new Clubs opened in 2023–members faced off in an obstacle course relay race. Members had to
Congratulations on a Job Well Done!
We’re proud to announce that Board Member, Carlos Escobedo, has earned his Masters Degree in Organizational Management and we are so honored to have his
Flag Football Season Wraps Up in May
The Boys & Girls Club of Mid Central Coast completed their 2023 flag football season Wednesday, May 24th. The league consisted of two divisions with
Member Monday! Ruben & Nathan
Ruben and Nathan started coming to the Railroad Club in 2022. They are the third generation to attend the Boys & Girls. Being a Kindergartner
“Tweens” Invited to A Night of Fun
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
2nd Annual Celebration of Monthly Donors
Our organization welcomed our sustaining donors to the second annual Club 66 appreciation social at the beautiful “Flamingo Fields” of Malene Winery in the Edna
Nashville Comes to Santa Maria
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast hosted Pryor Baird, the talented singer and musician who wowed audiences on Season 14 of NBC’s
State Senator Visits Our Clubs
Former Club Kid and current California State Senator Monique Limon had the opportunity to tour our flagship Railroad Clubhouse in Santa Maria. Guided by Club
Arts Are Alive in Guadalupe
Elijah Soto, a talented 5th-grade student, along with Abraham Rodriguez, a skilled 6th-grade student, and Abigail, an accomplished 8th-grade student, recently made their mark as
Catapulting Into Summer
Earlier this month we were visited by Miss Jeanette, our Director of Teen Services. The students built catapults and goal baskets out of spoons, cardboard,
Practicing Safety Drill Awareness At Tom Maas
Staff and Members practiced a civil disturbance drill to help build safety awareness amongst our Members. Staff described what type of situations civil disturbance falls
Triple Play takes place in the Creston Club!
Our Members really enjoy the Triple Play program. In this program Members get to develop different type of skills like attitudes, knowledge and behaviors essential
Youth Development Professional of the Month–Lezly Barriga
Lezly has been with our organization since 2019. She is our Asst. Club Director for our TK/ Kinder Program–held at the Railroad Clubhouse in Santa
Youth Development Professional of the Month–Kyle Wells
Kyle works at our Mary Buren Site in Guadalupe. Kyle has consistently demonstrated a strong work ethic, consistently going above and beyond to deliver exceptional
Youth Development Professional of the Month–Dallas Brown
Dallas is our Assistant Club Director at the Fine Arts Academy in Atascadero. Within the last couple of months she has played a huge role.
DIY Paper Crafts and Laughs
The arts allow for Members to be creative and to express themselves freely with unconditional positive regard. From making a statement to bringing everyone
Shandon Members Visit Their County Park
Every other Friday, from 3:45-5:00pm, the Shandon Club Members have the fun opportunity to spend time at the county park. While being there, the kids
Club Staff Receive Training on State of the Art AED Units
In a heartwarming display of community support, Dignity Health recently donated Automated External Defibrillator (AED) units to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central
Family Friendly Workplace Award Received
Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast is proud to announce that it has been recognized as a family-friendly workplace by San Luis Obispo
Youth Arts At The Creston Club
The Creston Club decided to bring Youth Arts to the Club. Youth Arts is a program that has different activities the Members get to participate
Youth for Unity
At Lunch time this April, we held our Youth for Unity program. We had many participants members as well as non-members. We created self portraits,
Spring Break Fun at Atascadero
Spring break at the Boys and Girls Club is a time for fun and excitement. With no school or homework to worry about, kids can
Laguna Club Travels the World
This April, the Club at Laguna began a new program, Brain Gain: Around the World. The kids learned how to be anthropologists, studying the history
Alumni Welcomed Back For An Evening at the Railroad Clubhouse
The Railroad Clubhouse welcomed alumni, young and old, back for an evening filled with games, food and memories. This event was hosted by the dedicated
Smart Moves’ Progress In Shandon
Shandon members are almost halfway through their Smart Moves sessions and have been enjoying their time with Ms. Czarina as their leader. Recently, they created
Flag Football Begins Its Season
April saw the kickoff of our second season of 7v7 flag football season. The league is made up of two divisions, 8-10 year olds and
First Spring Break at Our Newest Club Was a Beautiful Sight
Guadalupe Union School District Students were the first to be part of Spring Break Programing at the brand new Estabillo Clubhouse. Around 80 students ranging
Passport to Manhood Kicks off in Atascadero
We are excited to bring back Passport to Manhood or as previous members may recognize it Wise Guys! The program has been implemented by many clubs
SMART Moves: Time Travelers
SMART Moves: Emotional Wellness is a program that helps youth build foundational social-emotional skills, through developing self-management and coping strategies. The aim of this program
Albertsons Visits Club & Donates a “Big Check”
Executives from the Santa Maria Albertsons visited the Railroad Clubhouse to get a tour of the Club AND to donate $2500.00 to our kids! It
Youth Development Professional of the Month–Angela Ramirez
Angela has been working with the Shandon Boys & Girls Club for almost 2 years. She has shown great responsibility and leadership skills through her
Youth Development Professional of the Month–Miriam Torres
Miriam works at our Mary Buren Club site. Miriam does an excellent job completing all her duties. She asks questions and helps her coworkers when
Youth Development Professional of the Month–Harley Aranda
Harley has been with our organization since June of 2021. He is a former ASES student and is now a team member at our Libbon
Full of Joy at the Creston Club
Small community, no problem! The Creston Club is always looking for excitement. Being locate in a rural area can be a challenge but nothing is
Teens Focus on Workforce Readiness Skills
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
It Was a Starry Starry Night for the Boys & Girls Clubs
Amid breathtaking views of the Santa Maria Valley and under beautiful skies, Santa Maria Valley community members–and even those from beyond the Valley–came out to
Shandon Is Back On Beat With Drumming Sessions
Shandon Members enjoy their time discovering how beats match with syllables with the instructor, Alice Tomasini who’s also a musician and professor from Cal Poly.
Programs Get A Spotlight at Annual Kite Festival
The Boys & Girls Club of Mid Central Coast participated at the annual Free Family Kite Festival hosted by the Santa Maria Discovery Museum and
Soaring Through Spring
This month at the Almond Acres Club, members have been preparing for a paper airplane competition. Members have been watching videos of how to create
Teen Programs Happening at Our Clubs
Kicking off Spring Break, the Ron Estabillo Club in Guadalupe along with the Teen Services program hosted a recruitment night at the club for local
Back-a-Youth Night Returns to Guadalupe
Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast was thrilled to celebrate Back-A-Youth Night in Guadalupe after a years long hiatus. Hot off the heels
Rain Does Not Stop the Opening of the Ron Estabillo Clubhouse In Guadalupe
The Guadalupe community celebrated the opening of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast Ron Estabillo Clubhouse with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on March
Youth Development Professional of the Month–Annalise Leon
Annalise has been with our organization since August of 2021. Since then she has worked her way up to Club Director at Robert Bruce. She
Youth Development Professional of the Month–Jessi Reyes
Jessi has been a GREAT addition to our McKenzie site. That site desperately need a male role model to work with our members. Jessi is
Club Members Give Tours of Their Club
The Almond Acres Boys and Girls Club held their Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on March 16th. This ceremony hosted many different community members,
Youth Development Professional of the Month–Emma Payne
Emma is a great member of our Almond Acres team! She always has super fun and well thought out activities planned for her group. Emma
Warm Event for Donors Keeps Things Cozy and Fun
On March 23st, donors, board members, volunteers and other supporters of Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast gathered at Derby Wine Estates to
2023 Summer Basketball League Starting Soon
Registration Dates: April 3- April 24. This league will be co-ed and will be by Current grades K-7th. Season starts June 12 and will end
Smart Moves Kicks-Off At The Shandon Club!
SMART Moves: Emotional Wellness is a targeted program that supports Healthy Lifestyles. It builds the foundational social-emotional and health skills that will enable youth to
Craft time at the Creston Club
Members from the Creston Club really enjoy doing crafts at our Club. Every Monday & Wednesday the kindergarten Members get to do a different craft.
Almond Acres Club Has Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening
On March 16th, a beautiful day in Paso Robles, California, community members, donors, and children gathered to celebrate the opening of the Boys & Girls
Club Members Complete Triple Play Challenges
Triple play is a progressive curriculum that focuses on building movement skills and positive attitudes toward physical activity. The program consists of diverse games, cooperative
Success at Flamson’s First Stollmeyer Challenge Workshop!
The Teen Center at Flamson had a successful first workshop for the Stollmeyer Challenge! Our members got to create beautiful rainbow art work for the
First Grade Group Expresses Their Emotions
To kick off Spring Programs at the Almond Acres Club, the first grade group is participating in SMART Moves: Emotional Wellness. This program supports healthy
Learning About Rain & Clouds
Our Members were super excited to learn about rain especially since it’s been raining a lot here lately. We decided to do a simple experiment
Learning About Lungs
Our Members learned about how our lungs work using a paper bag, marker, and a straw. This activity was a great way for our members
Smart Moves: Emotional Wellness
SMART Moves: Emotional Wellness is a program offered at the Creston Club. SMART is a national Boys & Girls Club program concept that stands for
Alumni Open House Coming in April
All Alumni of Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast are invited to an Open House on April 27th at the Railroad Clubhouse in
A Trip to the Fire Station!
The Shandon Members started off the month of March with a visit to their local fire station! The Shandon Fire Station is just a couple
NYOl Takes Off at the Creston Club
Our members, 9 years and older, are participating in the National Youth Outcome Initiative (NYOI) survey for the first time. To get our members excited
Shandon Members Enjoy Triple Play!
Our members who attend our current sessions have been very satisfied and seem to enjoy their time while participating. In our most recent sessions, the
Keystone Leadership Launches this Spring
This Spring, teens in grades 9th-12th are invited to join our Flamson and Railroad sites for our reboot of our national Boys & Girls Club’s
Stollmeyer STEAM Programming Underway!
Beginning this Spring 2023, teens in 7th-12th grade are invited to join in at a new project based learning program offered at local Boys &
Flamson Teen Center Taking On The Stollmeyer STEAM Challenge
Starting March 13th Flamson Teen Center will officially start the Stollmeyer STEAM Challenge. All participants who complete all 6 workshops will be eligible for a
PreK and TK Program Launches in Santa Maria
Did you know BGCMCC has started a preschool, TK (Transitional Kindergarten) and Kindergarten program at our Railroad Clubhouse in Santa Maria? Our program started the
Dignity Health Commits To Donating AED’S For All Club Sites
Thanks to a three-year commitment from Dignity Health, all the Club sites within the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast family will have
Youth Development Professional of the Month–Erica Lopez
Erica is our new Assistant Club Director at our new Ron Estabillo Club house. Erica has played a huge role at our Mary Buren site.
Youth Development Professional of the Month–Vanessa Buchan
Vanessa has been an amazing addition to our Sports & Recreation Dept. Vanessa joined our team at the craziest time of year (basketball registrations) and
Youth Development Professional of the Month–Grace Lemos
Grace is the Club Director at Laguna and has really gone above and beyond to help her members. Even through challenging times she always has
Valentines at Flamson Teen Center
Teens at our Flamson club celebrated Valentines Day on Tuesday February 14th. As members entered and signed in at the front desk they each received
Club Members Start Annual NYOI Surveys!
All Club Members have began taking their NYOI surveys this week and are off to a busy but great start! The National Youth Outcomes Initiative
Valentine’s Day Craft Led By Members!
For Valentine’s Day our members were excited to lead a craft. One excited member asked if she could lead a craft she was taught at
1st Grade Class Creates Their Favorite Meal
This week at the Almond Acres Club, members got a chance to put their sculpting skills to the test to create their favorite foods. Our
Members Putting Their Chess Skills to the Test
To kick off activities at the new Almond Acres club, members have been practicing their chess skills using giant chess pieces. We have a
Too Much Fun at the Creston Club
For the month of February we want to start by thanking Tablas Creek Vineyard, Must! Charities and Creston families for all the donation we have
Valentines Day Fun
Our Members at the Tom Maas Club had a great Valentine’s day with fun activities, treats, and strawberry Fanta floats. Our staff planned fun and
SMART Girls
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
Boys & Girls Clubs Kicks Off Annual Review By Our Members
The Boys & Girls Clubs of America have always been committed to ensuring that their members have the necessary skills and abilities to succeed in
2022-2023 Winter Basketball Survey
2022-2023 Winter Basketball season has officially ended. Thank you to everyone who made this season a success. We would like to hear your feedback. Please Click the
Pink Slime for Valentine Treat
The Members from The Club @ Laguna decide to make Slime in preparation for Valentines Day. On Valentines Day they exchanged complements and got creative
FUNfetti Cupcakes, Sprinkles, and Sweetness Brings Members Together for Valentine’s Day!
The Shandon Members enjoyed Valentine’s Day by decorating their own cupcake and bonding with their classmates as they did so! FUNfetti cupcakes were handed out
Boys & Girls Clubs and City of Guadalupe Partner to Serve More Kids
Thanks to a partnership between the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast and the City of Guadalupe, the newly renovated community center at
Dining For Charities is An Easy Way to Help Local Kids
Do you like to eat at local restaurants? Do you want your money to help local kids? Well, there’s a win-win way to do
SLO County Awards Clubs with Major Grant
After a competitive application and review process, San Luis Obispo County’s Department of Public Health awarded the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast
End Of 2022 Pajama & Movie Party
To wrap up the end of 2022 at the Tom Maas Clubhouse, we were able to close off the holiday season with all sorts of
Triple Play Challenges
Our third through fifth grade members got to participate in one of our programs run every Tuesday and Thursday by our Staff. The program is
Members Get Busy Making Slime!
The Shandon Members were so excited and giggled as they made slime that created a sticky texture using baking soda, contact solution, food coloring, glue,
Flag Football Season Begins Now!
It’s time for Flag Football. The league is open to all 1st-8th grade boys and girls. Teams/Divisions will be determined by the number of registered
Triple Play Takes Off At the Shandon Club!
Triple Play Daily Challenges is a Spring Program that is focused on the physical development of children ages 6-9. This week, members tried out some
Calm Corner Prioritizes Emotional Wellness
In our Clubs’ ongoing efforts to incorporate the training our staff recieves in mental health wellness and trauma-informed care, staff at our Railroad Clubhouse have
Youth Development Professional of the Month–Mayra Bautista
Mayra has been working for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast-Mary Buren since August of 2019. Mayra has a very bubbly personality
Youth Development Professional of the Month–Josue Rojo
Josue is a great leader and leads by example to ensure the 5 key elements of the Boys & Girls Club philosophy are present at
Youth Development Professional of the Month–Patty Lopez
Patty has all of the greatest strengths and compassion you look for in a leader including: integrity, dependability, innovation, initiative, organization, detail-oriented, caring, supportive &
Youth Development Professional of the Month–Elizabeth Gonzales
Elizabeth is an exemplary staff member as she is punctual, reliable, independent, empathetic, kind, caring and truly takes charge, leading with her smarts and hearts.
Foosball Fun at Railroad Clubhouse
We had our annual “Winter Foosball Tournament” this week at the Railroad Club. Over 32 members participated in the intense fun competition. Members team up
Holiday Celebration at Teen Center
Our Flamson Teen Center had a blast at our Holiday celebration on Wednesday December 21st. There was cookie decorating, door decorating, and they all enjoyed
Donor Uses Influence to Increase Support for Our Clubs
PRG Investment and Management believes in investing in high growth areas in California while also showing the importance of investing in local non profits who
Team Member Spends Two Weeks in Ghana
Mina Donkor, Area Director for SLO County, recently spent two weeks visiting family and exploring Ghana. She had not been there for six years and
Not Too Late to Make a Difference in 2022
With the holidays all around us, we hope everyone is focused on the hope and joy in our lives. Thankfully, both are plentiful at the
Trilogy Service Club Continues Support with Major Library Investment
Members of the Trilogy Service Club–an organization of homeowners at Trilogy Homes who volunteer to serve the community–have committed to supporting the programs and activities
Elected Officials Show Support for Boys & Girls Clubs
On Monday, December 19, 2022, Assemblymember Dawn Addis visited the new State of the Art Tom Maas Boys & Girls Club in Paso Robles. While
Holiday Fun at The Club @ Laguna
Thus far December has been a fun filled month. The Club @ Laguna has been busy reinventing games by changing rules and adding a few
Christmas Comes Early At The Shandon Club
The Shandon Club celebrates Christmas before heading off into Winter Break! First, the day started off seeking Miss Jolly, our own classroom elf on the
Staying Warm & Dry at Flamson Teen Center
Our teen center at our Flamson club has been keeping warm and dry by staying busy with inside activities and crafts. Members have been releasing
Christmas Spirit Has Come to the Railroad Club
Seasonal door decorating has, once again, come to our Railroad Clubhouse in Santa Maria. Staff compete for the most festive design and they take decorating
‘Tis the Season to be Jolly
As the holidays approach, we are happy to celebrate these joyful days with our members. We are excited to celebrate 12 Days of Christmas fun,
Youth Development Professional–Vanessa Sanchez
Vanessa has been with Boys & Girls Club since August of 2022. She is our assistant Club Director at Fairlawn Elementary School. She has done
Youth Development Professional of the Month–Kathy Hermenegildo
Kathy is fairly new to our Mary Buren site, but she is no stranger to the Boys & Girls Club as she is a past
Youth Development Professional of the Month–Maira Casillas
Maira started working for the Creston Club in August of this year and she goes above and beyond expectations. She is a quick learner and
Boys & Girls Clubs Provide Homework Help via Power Hour
Power Hour is one hour every day to help Members with their homework and to provide learning activities. Our goal is to help young people
Spreading Holiday Cheer at the Paso Christmas Light Parade
We were very excited to be able to participate in the Christmas Light Parade again this year. We had a lot of fun decorating the
A Jolly Surprise for the Shandon Members!
The Shandon Members screamed with excitement and joy as they were selected to take home a bike for Christmas! A big “thank you” was expressed
First Responders Become Santa For a Day
The City of Santa Maria First Responders played in the “Ugly Sweater Classic” at the Rancho Santa Maria Golf Club and turned it into a
Youth Development Professional of the Month–Maria Lopez-Montoya
Maria started with us in June of this year just in time for the start of Summer at the Railroad Clubhouse. She is a quick
Youth Development Professional of the Month–Victoria Hernandez
Victoria is one of several new YDP’s at Mary Buren. She also is a past club member at our Guadalupe site. In her short
Youth Development Professional of the Month–Isaiah Zamora
Isaiah Zamora has been with the Boys & Girls Club since September of this year and has already made such a great impact! All members
Third Club to Open in Guadalupe
A lease was signed with the City of Guadalupe to open and operate a new Boys & Girls Clubs Clubhouse out of the recently renovated
Smiles of Gratitude Fill the Shandon Club
The Shandon Club celebrated Thanksgiving a little early in a fun and sweet way. The Members started off the week tracing their hands and cutting
Laguna Club Enjoys a Cornucopia of Fall Activities
During the month of November we not only provided our kids with help on their homework, but we also provided them with numerous activities, including
Thanks Is for Giving
For the month of November our members got to participate in activities where they got to share why and what they were thankful for. Our
Enjoying the New Fall Season at Flamson
The teens at our Flamson club have been keeping busy this fall! We kicked off our fall season with a Spookfest. We received a lot
3rd Annual Crush it! Golf Tournament Was a Win!
A little bit of rain didn’t dampen the spirits or the fun of the Crush it! Golf Tournament held on November 7th at Hunter Ranch
Day of the Dead Celebration!
The Shandon Club Members really enjoyed celebrating Day of the Dead with a piñata, pizza, mask making, drinking hot chocolate and conchas while watching Coco,
CEO Receives Regional Award for Leadership
Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast was recognized for high achievement at the annual Pacific Regional Leadership Conference of the Boys & Girls
Annual Thanksgiving Feast Seeks Donations
For the last 10 years we have been putting on a Thanksgiving feast for our Members in Paso Robles. This is our first feast in
Back A Youth Night Launches at Tom Maas Clubhouse
The 1st Annual Back A Youth Night was held at the brand new Tom Maas Clubhouse in Paso Robles with adults and children spending a
Fall Festival Comes to the RailRoad Clubhouse
Members at the Railroad Clubhouse got to enjoy themselves wearing their Halloween Costumes, playing musical chairs, games, movies & especially all the food! It was
Showing Love on National First Responders Day
Members at the Railroad Clubhouse show love, support and thank all the first responder’s today. #NationalFirstRepondersDayOctober282022
Disease Prevention Posters
As part of a grant-funded project, Club Member’s learned about Covid 19 and how to prevent the spread of disease through a series of educational
Infinite Music Comes to BGCMCC
We are excited to announce that the Tom Maas Clubhouse has partnered with Infinite Music to provide weekly drum classes for our 4th & 5th-grade
Classic Game Comes to Tom Maas Clubhouse
Just in time for more comfortable outdoor temps the members at Tom Maas are enjoying the newly installed 4-square court. Before moving to the new
Spending Time at the Discovery Den
Creston members are having a blast at the discovery den. Members get to work on motor skills where they get to play but also learn.
It’s Fall at Laguna Middle School
For Fun Friday members of The Club @ Laguna Middle School decorated pumpkins. But they took decorating to the next level! The kids used locally
Club Staff Bond over Bowling
Club staff and their families enjoyed a Staff Appreciation Day at Rancho Bowl over the weekend. Over the course of the afternoon, staff from all
Tortilla Making Warms Our Hearts
The Club @ Laguna started its month off with a tortilla extravaganza where they made both flour, corn tortillas, quesadillas and esquite. Club Director, Grace
Art Fun With Pastels
The art room is by far our Members favorite place to be. They are always asking what art projects we have planned for the day
46,515 Votes Awarded from Target Circle Members!
Boys and Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast recently participated in the Target Circle Awards Contest. All members of Target Circle were invited to cast
Youth Development Professional of the Month–Joanna Guerrero
Joanna is our Club Director at Liberty Elementary. Joanna joined our organization at the beginning of the school year when we gained six School Based
Youth Development Professional of the Month–Alyssa Felix
Alyssa is an amazing staff member! She is always willing to help others on the team. She brings in many great ideas to our staff
Youth Development Professional of the Month–Rodolfo Rodriguez
Rudy is our custodian for both Tom Maas and Flamson Clubs. He is an amazing employee and we are so appreciative of all his hard
Trips to Creston Public Library
We are happy to announce that Creston Boys and Girls Club has partnered with the Creston library. Every other Tuesday our members visit the library. Members
Torch Club at the Shandon Club
Torch Club for members ages 10-13 has been in session at the Shandon club! The past couple of weeks the members have been working on
Shandon Members Present Show and Tell
The Shandon Members took over the spotlight last week during Conference days and presented a special item from home for show and tell. They enjoyed
Snow Cones Fill the Shandon Members With Smiles
What a better way to treat the Members on a sunny day than with a snow cone of their chosen flavor. The Members looked forward
Halloween Fun is Alive at Our Clubs
Railroad Clubhouse Staff kicked off October with a Halloween Door Decorating Contest. We had eight doors decorated with community members and other Club staff serving
Cookies & Kids is a Recipe for Fun
Several community members joined the staff at Boys & Girls Clubs Mid Central Coast’s Railroad Clubhouse to learn more about the Club all while working
Service for Change Provides Generous Donation from Toyota of Santa Maria
We are proud to partner with Toyota of Santa Maria as their first recipient of their new, Service for Change program. Starting in September, they
Pickleball Program Launches at Railroad Clubhouse
Thanks to pickleball experts and volunteers from the Trilogy Homeowners Service Club, Members at the Railroad Clubhouse got to experience the sports craze that’s sweeping
Ultimate Journey Planting Session
Club members that are currently participating in the Ultimate Journey program, planted a flower bed at the Railroad Clubhouse. Each member discussed the elements of
Social Time at the Creston Club
Creston Club is extremely excited to have new members, as our numbers increase. Our members are very happy to have extra time to socialize at
Youth Development Professional of the Month–Cesar Munoz
Cesar is our Club Director at Sanchez Elementary. He started with our organization in June of 2021. At the beginning of 22-23 school year he
Youth Development Professional of the Month–Adriana Hernandez
Adriana has been a great asset to the Tom Maas team by providing constant support. She takes and accepts new challenges that’s given to her.
Youth Development Professional of the Month–Lupe Uvalle
Lupe is hard working and a dedicated staff to our members. All of our members LOVE Mrs. Uvalle. Lupe spends her time with our newest
Club Staff Are Ready for Emergencies
Railroad Club House Staff recently held a mock Emergency Drill. The Medical Emergency Drill went really well with a Club Member playing the roll of
Healthy Habits takes off at the Shandon Club!
Healthy Habits has been a complete success at the Shandon Clubhouse. Although it is a small bunch of kids ages 6-9, every member that has
Members Learn About Ecosytems
Club members participated and interacted among their peers, as they were introduced to the EcoSystem during our Ultimate Journey Program. They were provided props that
22nd Annual Winemaker Dinner Was A Successful Night Under the Stars
A beautiful night under the stars–successfully avoiding the rain that covered everywhere else in the region– was held at the Paso Robles Event Center to
Visit to the Aquarium at the Shandon Library!
The Shandon Library opened the doors to the BGC Members while the aquarium was on site as well. The Members had so much fun using
Club Members Volunteer to Beautify Clubhouse
As part of our Ultimate Journey program, our Club Members participated in picking up trash around our Railroad Clubhouse. Before hand, we spoke about the
New Games Room a Big Hit at the Tom Maas Clubhouse
Our Members are enjoying the new Clubhouse. They love the games room especially the pool table and air hockey table. They are having a ton
Members Enjoy Making Bracelets!
The Shandon Members were welcomed back from their Summer break with some fun crafts. They have been staying busy and have enjoyed making bracelets and
Ultimate Journey Takes Flight at Railroad Club
The Ultimate Journey Program is one of the evidence-based, high quality programs developed by Boys and Girls Club of America. It is a high yield
Fun Fridays at the Creston Club
We have been very busy at the Creston Club. Every Friday we have “Fun Fridays” that involve fun activities like making slime, water painting, creating
Teens are Feeling at Home at the Flamson Clubhouse
For the first time the middle and high school students at the Boys and Girls Club in North SLO have a place of their own!
Toyota of Santa Maria Donating To Our Clubs!
Toyota of Santa Maria has generously agreed to donate proceeds of all tire alignments for the month of September to our Clubs! As part of
Art Studios Trip
This Summer we had the opportunity to take some of our Members to the Art Studios in downtown Paso Robles. The Members toured the facility
Staff Member Spends Summer Break Helping Others
This summer Alora McNulty took a week off of work to go with four different Churches on mission trip to Mexico. She has been going
Four Community Leaders Join Board Of Directors During Period of Major Strategic Growth
Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast is advancing its mission to serve all local youth by finding and accepting many opportunities for significant
Atascadero Ends Summer With a Luau
As a way to celebrate the end of our summer program we organized a Luau for our members. We had such a fun time together
Vandenberg Star Base Program Educates our Members
Vandenberg Space Force Star Base Program came to the Railroad Club House and spent amazing time with our Members. Visitors from the team taught our
It’s Water Week at the Railroad Club!
July 25th – July 29 is Wet & Wild Week at our Railroad Club House. Lots of fun and exciting water games going will happen
A Great Day on the Greens at the 23rd Annual Ag for Youth Golf Tournament
The 23rd Annual Ag for Youth Golf Tournament was held at the Santa Maria Country Club and a fun time was had by all! It
A Monthly Gift Begins a Journey to a Great Future for Local Youth
Every day after school, our Clubs welcome Members into a safe, supportive and caring environment. From sports, games, reading, homework help and more, our staff
It’s a Blast in Guadalupe
For the past week the 4th & 5th graders have been discussing rockets with Mr. Matthew and Ms. Elisia. Our members were also able to
Club 66 Members Give, So Our Clubs Can Plan
It takes all kinds of donations to keep the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast driving toward a better future for local youth,
Celebrating Denzel Washington and The Presidential Medal of Freedom
What a way to close National Boys & Girls Clubs Week but with the news that Denzel Washington has been awarded the Presidential Medal of
San Luis Ambulance Visit
San Luis Ambulance stopped by our Club to give our Members a tour of the ambulance and to answer some of our Members many questions.
Community Partners do Whatever It Takes to Make Our Clubs Stronger
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast are grateful to our San Luis Opispo County Community Partners. Gina Fitzpatrick, CEO of the Paso
Outdoor Amphitheater Made Possible By Generous Donations
The Railroad Clubhouse in Santa Maria has been getting a beautiful facelift of its outdoor spaces. In addition to a grassy play area and new
May 2022 Key Performance Indicators
Thank you to our May Donors! Allison Cuevas Anita Shower Brigette Verdin Cesar Munoz City of Santa Maria Community Action Partnership Community Foundation of San
Summer Heat Leads to Pool Days
The summer heat is upon the Club Members in the Paso Robles area. Staff had the opportunity to take the members to the pool thanks
Dodgeball Provides Fun Outdoor Time
Our Members had a great time playing dodgeball outside in the new basketball court area at the Tom Maas Clubhouse. They are so amazed at
Reading in the Learning Center
The Learning Center at the Tom Maas Clubhouse has been a great spot for our Members to enjoy some time for reading. The Members have
New Art Room Brings Smiles to Members Faces
Our Members were so excited to start using the new art room at the Tom Maas Clubhouse. They worked on these masterpieces using paint, cotton
YDP of the Month–Monica Alviso
Monica has been with the Club since August of 2017. She is our Club Director at Fairlawn. She started are off as a YDP, then
YDP of the Month–Erica Lopez
Erica has been working in Guadalupe for 6 years. Erica is a team player and overall a great person to have on your team.
YDP of the Month–Veronica Ayon
Veronica (Miss V) is our wonderful floater in the SLO region. Over the last half year, she has been instrumental in our opening and operating
Celebrating our Staff During Boys & Girls Clubs Week
On day three of National Boys & Girls Clubs Week, we know that our Members walk the road to their great futures with a devoted
Programs Highlight–Boys & Girls Club Week 2022
Boys & Girls Club Week is our time to celebrate all that is great about being a Club Member. Summer is one of the best
81st Annual National Boys & Girls Club Week Kicks off Today!
Celebrated since 1941, National Boys & Girls Club Week recognizes the invaluable service Clubs bring to communities, sharing how great futures start at Boys &
23rd Annual Ag For Youth Golf Tournament Scheduled for July 25th
Our 23rd Annual Ag for Youth Golf Tournament is a day of fun and camaraderie on the greens of the Santa Maria Country Club. We
Flag Football Finishes Inaugural Season
This was our inaugural season of our 7on7 flag football season that took place in Guadalupe. We had two divisions of co-ed teams ranging from
Boba Making Craze Comes to the Clubs!
Teens at the Teen Center in the Railroad Clubhouse got treated to Boba-making thanks to Vice President of Club Success, Anna Libbon, who showed them
Teens Are Training to Become Peers for Prevention
Members of The Club–the teen center within the Railroad Clubhouse in Santa Maria–are benefitting from a partnership with CAPSLO. On Fridays, teens participating in our
The Tom Maas Clubhouse is Open for Business!
June 15th will always be a special day in the history books of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast. It was a
Women’s Group Throws a “Shower” for the Tom Maas Club
Sue Runkle–BGCMCC board member and lead team member on the committee to build the new Tom Maas Clubhouse–is a member of a Ladies Bible Study
End of the Shandon School Year Party!
The Shandon Club started the month of June with a bang! As the end of the school year approaches, the Spring programs such as, SMART
Flamson Members Participate in Cookies with Kids
Members along with community members shared an activity that supports our Healthy Lifestyles programming involving a mystery box with various fruits, and vegetables. Those with
National Fine Arts Program Inspires Budding Artists
The National Fine Arts Program is a favorite program at our Clubs and both Clubs in Guadalupe, McKenzie Middle School and Mary Buren Elementary, showcased
New Outdoor Amphitheater and Play Space to be Celebrated in Santa Maria
On June 6th, the community is invited to a ribbon cutting and celebration of new outdoor space at the Railroad Clubhouse in Santa Maria. Through
Members Learn Their Japanese Names
In honor of Asian American Pacific Islander Month, our members at Evans Park took the time to get focused and work on learning their Japanese
New Additions to Full Time Team Help with Growth and Advancement
As the organization adds Clubs and programs to serve more kids, the need for full time staff to help lead these efforts has also grown.
Youth Development Professional of the Month–Blanca Macedo
Blanca is a former club member in Guadalupe. She has been a staff member since August of 2017. She started as a YDP and currently
Youth Development Professional of the Month–Josue Rojo
Josue has been with the Club since August of 2016. He is our Club Director at Bruce School and does a great job of leading
Annual Auction and Gala Was a Tropical Success!
On April 9th, 150 of our best supporters and friends gathered at the Radisson Hotel in Santa Maria for our 40th annual Auction and Gala.
April Key Performance Indicators
Thank you to our April Donors! Il Cortile Ana Santana Anita Shower Audrey Dodd Brenda Pardo Buffalo Wild Wings Foundation CA Alliance of Boys &
Daily Soccer Challenges Provide Lots of Fun and Learning
One of the fun programs run at the Shandon Clubhouse is soccer. The Members have been extremely enthusiastic about their soccer sessions. Some learning objectives
Shandon Club Is Busy in May!
During the month of May, the Shandon Club Members have been active in many interesting and enjoyable activities. A staff member’s birthday was celebrated on
Member Monday-Alek
Meet our member Alek. He has been a member since he was six years old and still loves to attend. He is a fifth grader
Youth Development Professional of the Month–Griffin Cook
Griffin is the Club Director at our new Laguna site in San Luis Obispo and has played such an integral role in getting the club
Member Monday–Carlos
Meet Carlos, one of the members of our Teen Club. He’s a 9th grader and is 14 years old. The staff says Carlos is very
Helping Kids Learn From the Covid Experience
Thanks to a grant from the California Alliance for Health Club members have been able to use art and creative writing to help process their
Growing With Kindness
Club members at our Evans Park Club learned the importance of plants and how they benefit our planet. They also learned how plants absorb carbon
Dodgeball at Atascadero Club
Members at the Atascadero club had some fun with rounds of dodgeball for the first time this school year! All members were so excited and
Atascadero Celebrates Cinco De Mayo With Frozen Treats!
The members at our Atascadero Club got to cool down with some frozen Mexican treats to kick off the celebration of Cinco de Mayo! They
Member Monday–James
James is a huge kindergartner personality who is a Member of the Flamson Club. He is always courteous and respectful to Staff and his fellow
Laguna Rings in Spring with a Ping Pong Table
The Laguna Club started off its first full month of being open with a brand new Ping Pong table. The addition of the table has
OJJDP Program In Action at Flamson Club
Ms. Lynea and four middle school Members did clay making for their mentoring session. Ms. Lynea works with our middle school members and works on
Stress Balls Made of Water?
Members at the Flamson Club expressed an interest in making water bead stress balls. Water beads are small beads that you put into water and
Flamson Member won Gold at Skills USA
Closdualdo “Junior,” one of our Flamson Club Members, attended the Skills USA competition in Ontario, CA. Junior is a 17-year-old 11th grader at Paso Robles
Spring Cleaning at the Flamson Club
Our Members are learning about and helping out with Spring cleaning this week. The Members helped the staff take every item out of the ball
New Club Officially Opened at Laguna Middle School!
On April 18th the Boys & Girls Club of the Mid Central Coast opened its first location in San Luis Obispo at Laguna Middle School!
15th Club Opens Today!
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast is excited to announce an important partnership with San Luis Coastal School District to provide childhood
Ice Cream Party After National Survey Completed
The National Youth Outcomes Inititative Survey is offered to all members age 9+ to give input on their experiences every year. Each Club offers this
Spring Break Egg Dying
Spring break is off to a great start. We did some egg dying and had a lot of fun coloring lots of eggs.The Members learned
Money Matters In Action With Pretend Auction
Ms. Lynea got creative with the Money Matters Program provided by Boys & Girls Clubs of America. She set up an auction for our middle
Bubble Gum Challenge with Whipped Cream
Spring break is going great with all our fun activities including this bubble gum whipped cream challenge! Each member was given a plate with a
Theater Comes to Guadalupe Club
Fun things happening at our Spring Break Program at Mary Buren! Thanks to Children’s Creative Project and The Guadalupe Union School District our members were
Balloon Rocket Science for Kids !
Kids at the Boys and Girls Club always get excited when they know that we are doing a science experiment. The club members see it
Shandon Clubhouse Members Have Fun Under the Sun!
The Shandon Club Members took advantage of the windy day this week to use a giant rainbow parachute. They worked as a team to try
Neil Hebert of KSBY Will Emcee 40th Annual Auction & Gala
Neil Hebert of KSBY News Daybreak has generously agreed to emcee our 40th Annual Auction and Gala–An Evening in the Tropics on April 9th. Neil
Flamson Clubhouse Members Take On The National Youth Outcome Initiative
NYOI is HERE! Our Club Members at the Flamson Club, are working on our National Youth Outcome Initiative, a survey experience for our Members age
Flamson Torch Club Members Help Clean Up Their School
Our very own Torch Clubbers are taking environmental protection into their own hands by doing a clean-up day! This group lead by our fabulous Ms.
Feeling the Love from Raising Canes
Special thanks to the new Raising Cane’s Restaurant in Santa Maria and their staff for their support for our Clubs! We received $1000 as part
The World Through the Eyes of Club Members
We had Berry Goyette, who is a SLO based photographer, visit the Flamson for a project he is working on. He was capturing pictures of
Members Get Creative with Repurposed Goods
Members at Evans Park were able to create new unique pieces thanks to donations from a community member. Plates, cups, and a variety of pearl
Los Flores Ranch brings Wildlife Explorers Program to Railroad Club House
The Wildlife Explorers come to Railroad Club House. The kids love to ask questions about all the fun activities. Los Flores Ranch Parks and Recs
The Shandon Library Welcomes Club Members
The Shandon Library has opened their doors to the Shandon Members. Look at the Members having a fantastic time! During their visits to the Shandon
Cookies & Kids Brings Members and Community Together at Famson Clubhouse
Staff and Members of the Flamson Club in Paso Robles welcomed local community members to their clubhouse this week to create crafts and get a
First Teen Night A Success in Paso Robles
On Friday, February 18th the Flamson Club House hosted their first Teen Night, complete with pizza, and games. The turnout was a great group of
BGCMCC Expanding into San Luis Obispo
As most working parents know, afterschool childcare is not as easy to access for many families as they would like. The Boys & Girls Clubs
Paso Rotary Donates to the Future of Our Programs
Understanding that a building is only as good as what’s contained within its walls, this month, the Paso Robles Rotary donated $3000 toward supplies
Youth Development Professional of the Month–Ian Ramos
Ian is our Assistant Club Director at Ontiveros Elementary and he had been with our organization for 3 years. He did an outstanding job covering
Youth Development Professional of the Month–Elisia Estrada
Elisia has been with our organization for a little over a year. During our Winter Program Elisia worked double shifts in order to provide a
Youth Development Professional of the Month–Brooke McFadden
Brooke is the NSLO Teen Services & Recruitment Specialist. Brooke brings so much energy and enthusiasm to everything they do. They are a true definition
Winter Basketball League Ends a Great Season
After a one year hiatus, due to Covid-19 safety precautions, Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast held its much loved annual youth basketball
January Key Performance Indicators
Thank you to our January Donors! Abraham Bautista Allison Cuevas Alora McNulty Brigette Verdin CyberGrants SPV, LLC Dale W & Dennis V Gomer Donna Gallison
Bikes Donated for Back A Youth Night
On February 24th, Club Members have a chance to win awesome new bikes donated by Main Street Cycles! As part of the 32nd Annual Back
Teen Night Coming to Flamson Clubhouse
Free Night for Teens February 18th from 6-9pm As we expand our Clubs and increase programming, teens in Paso Robles will have more opportunities to
Cookies & Kids Kicks Off in Santa Maria
The newest, in-person mentorship programming to come to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast kicked off in Santa Maria with a Valentines
Our Newest Club is Spreading Their Love
Our newest Club site at Creston Elementary School has kicked off with a lot of enthusiasm in the Creston community. Club Members are enjoying great
Winter Planting at the Railroad Club
Club Members, with direction from Youth Development Professional, Mary Rosas, have spent the last few weeks planting seeds, tracking their growth, and are now starting
STEAM is in full steam at our Clubs
Up and down the Central Coast, our Clubs are enjoying lots of STEAM activities and projects thanks to the creativity and desire to teach that
Volunteer Kick Off Meeting Next Week!
A strategy/planning meeting for our 2022 Events will be held, via zoom, on February 2. Anyone interested in sharing their time and talents to help
December 2021 Donors
Thank you to all of our December Donors. We are so grateful for your support! Abraham BautistaAl Pie Del Cielo Ranch & VineyardAllison CuevasAlora McNultyAmerican
The Stollmeyer Challenge Will Double Donations in 2022
Rick Stollmeyer sees the growth of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast as so vital to helping local kids succeed that he
Youth Development Professional of the Month–Lynea Valencia
Lynea is a hardworking individual who is a huge asset to the club and it’s members. Lynea is kind, compassionate, fun, and very helpful. She
Youth Development Professional of the Month–Jordann Aragon
Jordann has been with Boys & Girls Club for 1 year. She is in charge of the Teen Room at Railroad, but she is always
Youth Development Professional of the Month–Mayra Bautista
Mayra is such a great employee that this is her second time being recognized as YDP of the Month! Mayra was a great assist to
Driving to the Future With Club 66
It takes all kinds of donations to keep the Boys and Girls Club of Mid Central Coast driving toward a better future for local youth,
Martin Luther King Jr Appreciated at Railroad Club
Club Members at our Railroad Club have been learning about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through a few different learning opportunities over the course of
New Club Opens in Creston
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast is excited to announce an important partnership with Creston Elementary School to provide top notch after
Winter Sessions Provide Excellent Childcare During Holiday Break
Throughout the Central Coast, Club sites have been offering winter sessions for Club Members during the school break. Parents and kids are benefiting from these
Youth Development Professional of the Month–Irma Espinosa
Irma was chosen to be our staff of the month for November. Her passion for helping the members and parents is what makes her shine
Youth Development Professional of the Month–Shantal Castro
Shantal has been employed with the Boys & Girls Clubs for the past 3 years, 2 of those years at our McKenzie site. Shantal will
Holiday Fun at Our Clubs
Club Members Get Into the Holiday Spirit Up and Down the Central Coast The Holiday Spirit is alive and well at the Boys & Girls
November 2021 Donors
Thank you to all of the donors for November! We are grateful for your support. Mr. & Mrs. Tony Cossa Mr. Carlos Cortez Mr. Ernie
Youth Development Professional of the Month–Angela Ramirez
Angela has been at the Shandon site for about 4 months now. Despite her limited time at the club she has shown great perseverance and
Rotary Club Spends Holiday Afternoon at Railroad Club
Members of the Orcutt Rotary, led by long time Club donor and supporter Bob Ogden, came to the Railroad Club to share some holiday time
Anime Program Comes to Evans Park
Members of our Evans Park Club launched an Anime Program with the help of staff from the Santa Maria Public Library. In this program, they
Generous Donation of Bikes for Club Kids
Thanks to an amazing outpouring of commitment to giving back to the community, Waste Connections built and donated 60 bikes to our Clubs, along with
Flamson Club Kids Give Back
Club kids at the Flamson site in Paso Robles, spent their time putting together hygiene kits for local people experiencing homelessness. In partnership with CAPSLO
American Riviera Bank Kicks Off Giving Tuesday
We started GivingTuesday off in a BIG way with a very generous donation from American Riviera Bank! Steve Harding, Regional President and Heidi Cummings, VP
Quality Childcare Available During Winter Break
Thanks to our partnership with the Guadalupe School District we will offer all day programming at our Mary Buren Club Site during the entire Winter Break.
RE/MAX Success in Templeton Supports Sports and Healthy Lifestyles at North SLO Clubs
RE/MAX Success, based in Templeton, just donated $1000.00 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast to help support our sports and healthy lifestyles
Flamson Club Spreads Holiday Cheer
Club Members and Staff from the Flamson Club in Paso Robles, built an amazing float and were joyful participants in the City’s annual Holiday Parade
Generous Gift Kicks off Season of Giving
Administrators for the estate of Annabella Reinhold surprised Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast with a gift Ms. Reinhold was kind enough to
New Annual Fund Manager Joins Our Team
After an exhaustive search, significant sales experience and local connections make for a winning candidate The Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast is
BGCMCC Voted Best Place to Work
For the 2nd year in a row, Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast was voted “Best Place to Work” by the Pacific Business
October 2021 Donors
Thank you to all of the donors for October! We are grateful for your support. 3G CNG Corporations AJ Cisney Alexander’s Contract Services, Inc. Bank
New Bikes Courtesy of a lot of Santa’s Helpers
Employees, their families, and community volunteers with Waste Connections spent a recent Saturday building 200 bikes they will donate to local youth-serving organizations. Boys &
Youth Development Professional of the Month–Elisia Estrada
Elisia has been a part of Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast-Mary Buren for about a year. Elisia brings in her knowledge of
Youth Development Professional of the Month–Bricedia Rodriguez
Briceida has been with the Shandon site for about half a year. She is a hard worker and dedicated to the organization’s mission and goals.
Youth Development Professional of the Month–Brigette Verdin
Brigette has been with the Boys & Girls Club for 2 years. She is at our Oakley School Site. She does an outstanding job, especially
Quality All Day Care When Parents Need It
School holidays don’t always mean a day off for parents. We live the Boys & Girls Clubs motto: “When Schools are Out, Clubs Are In”
Thumbs Up for Loan Depot
Thanks to Loan Depot in Santa Maria, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast has more support for our programs for kids! Kids
Golfers Dream Raffle Winner Announced
On November 1, Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast did a Facebook Live drawing for the winner of the Lake Tahoe Deluxe Golf
Feeling the Love from Northern SLO County
Two Recent Check Presentations Show Great Support of our Northern SLO County Programs Thank you to the Bank of the Sierra for their recent donation
Longtime Board Member Honored as Philanthropist of the Year
Tim Murphy Honored by the Santa Barbara Foundation Congratulations are in order for Tim Murphy, a member of our Board of Directors for being honored
Club Programs Offer a Little Bit of Everything
Up and down the Central Coast our 13 Clubs are offering programs as diverse as their communities and their Members. From the arts, to STEM
Cuesta College Students Bake For Boys & Girls Clubs
It’s always a special treat when people make a special effort to raise money for our kids but when college students do it with an
Tom Maas Building and Other Capital Projects Keep Making Progress
The construction of Tom Maas Clubhouse in Paso Robles is well under way! The state -of-the-art Club has had steady activity since breaking ground in
Torch Club Members Continue Doing Good for the Community
Torch Club members in Santa Maria have been busy serving their community. They recently completed their second park clean up activity spending an afternoon collecting
September 2021 Donors
Thank you to all of the donors for September! We are grateful for your support. Jeanna Akey Renee Amaya Alanna Andruszkiewicz Ruby Arias Karla Arteaga
Youth Development Professional of the Month–Veronica Ayon
Veronica Ayon – Veronica is the North SLO Rover. Veronica is extremely helpful and willing to jump in wherever she is needed. She always comes
Youth Development Professional of the Month–Lupe Uvalle
Lupe is hard working and a dedicated staff to our members. Lupe literally spends the entire day with our members at Mary Buren. During the
Youth Development Professional of the Month–Jordann Aragon
Jordann is known for having fun, being friendly, and an outgoing attitude with the members. Jordann has taken on many tasks here at the Club.
Pumpkin Partnership with Toyota of Santa Maria
Club Members from our newest Club at Bill Libbon Elementary School were asked by Toyota of Santa Maria to contribute decorated pumpkins to their car
Ford Motor Company Increases Support to Central Coast Clubs
The Ford Motor Company recently let us know that they would continue their annual support of our Clubs. Even increasing their annual gift to $15,000.00.
Lots of SMART Girls in Paso Robles
The SMART Girls program at the Flamson Club has been exploring the arts and self expression. Members of this program have recently worked on self
Paso Robles Programs in Full Swing
With Fall programming well under way, the Club Members at the Flamson Club have been exploring nutrition, physical fitness and anti-bullying education. In partnership with
Mina Donkor Joins Leadership Team as New Area Director
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast is excited to announce the hiring of Mina Donkor as Area Director to lead all activities
August 2021 Donors
Thank you to all of our Donors for your generosity! Brigette VerdinElizabeth AldanaAbraham BautistaAbraham BautistaErica LopezErica MezaJacob ZambranoMayra BautistaMr. Carlos CortezMichael PatinoMiss Daisy PerezFernando RamosGuadalupe
YDP of the Month – Yasmin Rodriguez-Villavincencio
Yasmin has been with the BGC movement for a little under a year, and has already made a great impact with her leadership style and
YDP of the Month – Denise Pitacua
Denise has been with us in Guadalupe for about 10 months. She started at Mary Buren while we were in distance learning. She was a
YDP of the Month – Miguel Torres-Frausto
Miguel has been with the Boys & Girls Club for 9 years. He is our Club Director at Oakley Elementary where he has built a
Latino Heritage Month is Underway!
Hispanic & Latino Heritage Month celebrates the histories, cultures and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans past and present. While it’s a monthlong celebration, it
Swirls, Sips & Sunflowers Fundraiser Surpasses Goals for Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast!
Great food and great wine along with very generous supporters made Paso Robles Event a big success. Paso Robles, CA—September 17, 2021 – Boys &
In-Person Basketball Registration
On Thursday, September 16th, families that need access to computers or an internet connection to sign up their children in our much-loved basketball program, can
Community Service Under Way at Railroad Club
Members of the Torch Club at the Railroad Club site spent their afternoon helping to make their community and neighborhood better. As a group, Torch
Largest Single Gift in Club History Just Donated
Funding for the construction of the long-awaited Tom Maas Clubhouse in Paso Robles is now complete—the state of the art new facility to open in
Robert Bruce School-Based Site Is Full STEAM Ahead this Fall
The 5th and 6th graders at Robert Bruce did a STEAM activity where they were split into groups and only given 200 wooden popsicle sticks
SMART Girls Get Cooking at Paso Robles Club
One of the BGCA flagship programs, SMART Girls, is doing a lot in Paso Robles. Yesterday, Club Members who are part of this program spent
What’s Happening at the Evans Park Club!
Lot’s of fun and creativity happening with Evans Park Club Members. Yesterday, they designed and made their own tie dye shirts to keep and the
The Winemaker Auction is Open for Bidding
Click here to check out our auction items and start your bidding! Our Winemaker Dinner Auctions are Open! Check out the fabulous items we’ve gathered
Mental Health Issues Among Kids at the Top of Mind With Boys & Girls Clubs
Kids Head Back to School—and Bring Covid-19’s Mental-Health Scars With Them They’ll be met by additional counselors, plans for mental-health screening and new programs to
Join Us at the 18th Annual Elks Parade Festival
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Mid Central Coast will have a featured spot at the Elks Parade Festival on Saturday, September 4th in
UPS Supports Kids With Workplace Giving
Members of the Resource Development Team had the great opportunity to share our thanks–in person–with UPS staff at the Santa Maria distribution hub. Through their
Tickets are on Sale for the Winemaker Dinner on Sept 11
Saturday, Sept 11, 2021, 5:30 pm NEW LOCATION Paso Robles Event Center- 2198 Riverside Ave, Paso Robles, CA 93446 For over 55 years,
Club Kids Art Makes a Splash in Santa Maria
The brand new Honda of Santa Maria looks even more impressive now that two murals of artwork created by Club kids have been added to
Programs Team Has Big Plans This Fall
The heartbeat of the Boys & Girls Club—our education professionals who plan and implement all of the high quality programming and activities that help Club
Featured Clubs–McKenzie and Mary Buren in Guadalupe
For the month of July, our members at Mary Buren & McKenzie took over the Santa Barbara Zoo, La Purisima Mission, Central Coast Aquarium, and
Back to School Time is Here!
Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast has seen a whirlwind of activity as our Club members get ready for in-person school once again!
Ag for Youth Golf Tournament Raises over $130,000
On Monday, July 26, one hundred forty golfers braved the rain to compete in the Boys & Girls of Mid Central Coast Ag for Youth
July 2021 Donors
Thank you to all of our Donors for your generosity! Dennis Allen Ronald Asanen Dean Barbis Ray Beadle Windsor Bean Dwight Beckstrand Craig Bernard Dennis
YDP of the Month – Andrea Alonzo
Andrea Alonzo has been with the Boys & Girls Club for one year and is at our Railroad Club. During the school year, she had
YDP for July–Mary Bolton
Mary Bolton has been with the Boys & Girls Club for three years now. She is our Club Director for our newest site, Bill LibbonElementary.
YDP for July – Matt Garcia
Matt Garcia has been working at the Mary Buren Club site since Oct. of 2020. He was part of opening up City Hall during Virtual
Board Members Honored As “Roblans” of the Month
The Paso Robles Chamber hosted a lovely event on 8/11/21 at Cal Coast Brewing in Paso Robles, where they honored Gene & Sue Runkle as
Happy Kids Makes for Happy Parents
I’ve had the great privilege of joining the staff of Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast this Spring. Over the course of my
In Remembrance of Logan Castillo
My member highlight goes out to Logan Castillo. He came to us every day, plugged in, and logged on. I would sit with him and
Ford Motor Company Cares About Kids
For many years, the Ford Motor Company Fund has been supporting Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast kids through their national grant program
June 2021 Donors
Thank you to all of our Donors for your Generosity! AG RX Elizabeth Aldana Alanna Andruszkiewicz Atascadero Elks Lodge #2734 Lidia Avila Mayra Bautista Abraham
YDP of the Month – Lezly Barriga
Lezly has been with us for two years. She is currently working at Evans Park and has been doing a great job helping Yesica and
June 2021 by the Numbers
1036 registered members, 306 daily average attendance, and $517,921 in donations received.
YDP of the Month – Alexis Castillo
Alexis embodies selflessness. She is always willing to do what is asked of her. Alexis started the school year helping in Guadalupe and still worked
YDP of the Month – Ignacio Roman aka Nacho
Nacho is an amazing asset to our North County team. He goes above and beyond the call of duty. He never misses a day and