In the News
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…
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 bunch is full of joy and creativity! The Shandon Club has welcomed a total of 10 TK Members and staff have
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