In our STEM Lab at the Railroad Clubhouse in Santa Maria, members are actively engaging in First LEGO League activities focused on engineering, creativity and
The teens at the Railroad Clubhouse celebrated St. Patrick’s Day by making shamrock shakes from scratch! With the warm weather, it was the perfect
The Keystone Club teens helped out with a fun STEM activity by teaching the kids at the Railroad Clubhouse how to make ice cream with
We welcome more than 1,500 youth between the ages of TK and 18 to our Clubhouses and School-Based Clubs Sites. We operate 10 locations in Santa Maria, Guadalupe, Atascadero, Shandon, and Paso Robles. An additional 4,000 kids participate in our sports leagues.
Leila has been a standout athlete this season, not just for her performance, but for the way she shows up for her team. She brings
Spring is in full bloom, bringing energy and excitement to the Mary Buren site. The staff has been working extremely hard to create fun and
Volunteer Appreciation Week is recognized from April 20-24, and BGCMCC celebrated some of our all-stars—our incredible volunteers! All month long, we’ve been highlighting the amazing
All-Star Soccer is in full stride at the Atascadero Boys and Girls Club! Getting the members out of the classroom and onto the soccer
Earth Day at the Creston Club was celebrated by many of its members. They turned the cafeteria into a laboratory, and the room was filled
In our STEM Lab at the Railroad Clubhouse in Santa Maria, members are actively engaging in First LEGO League activities focused on engineering, creativity and
April 6th-10th was a week filled with eggs, spring vibes, and smiles. That Monday we had an Easter egg hunt. Members were filled with egg-citement
Over Spring Break, Evans Park Club Members got to experience a fun educational beach field trip at the Bulito Beach tide pools. Members got to
Another successful Back a Youth Night is in the books for the Tom Maas Clubhouse in Paso Robles, after dozens of Club Kids and community
Our spring break initiated on Monday, March 30th. We began our days with eating breakfast while watching a movie, then proceeded to do art with
The Creston Club competed in the Great Egg Hunt of 2026 in celebration of spring break earlier this month. Five hundred eggs–neon pinks, blues and
Two of our Keystone Club Members traveled to Sacramento for Days of Advocacy, where they brought the mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid
The Guadalupe Jr. High Club Members are enjoying new healthy snacks provided by the Guadalupe School District. In this picture, we see Daniel eating wheat
Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast (BGCMCC) invited the local community together to highlight important statistics regarding youth in the San Luis Obispo
NYOI has officially kicked off at the Creston Club this March! Members aged nine and older had the opportunity to participate in the National Youth
Throughout the Month of March our Members have created beautiful St. Patrick’s themed art that left the Art Wall looking extra lucky. Mrs. Angela decorated
Spring sessions started Monday, March 2nd and have been a lot of fun. On Mondays Ms. Zar runs jewelry making with 3rd grade and Tuesdays
The teens at the Railroad Clubhouse celebrated St. Patrick’s Day by making shamrock shakes from scratch! With the warm weather, it was the perfect
The Keystone Club teens helped out with a fun STEM activity by teaching the kids at the Railroad Clubhouse how to make ice cream with
The Sports Department officially kicked off our Flag Football season with a great turnout and strong energy from the athletes and families. Practices are
March has been having sunny days in Guadalupe, so the students in the after-school program at Mary Buren found a fun way to stay cool
Our Shandon Members worked on and completed the NYOI survey the last few weeks of February and as a big Thank You, those who participated
Nadine Sullivan is being recognized as Board Member of the Year from BGCMCC. CEO Maria Fabula wrote a supportive letter for Sullivan, highlighting her contributions
Commander Danny Rios, who is a Board Member for Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast, graduated from the FBI National Academy in
Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast officially has Torch Club in three sites now! The organization had previously started Torch Club at the
The kids at the Tom Maas Clubhouse in Paso Robles had a Field Day in March with lots of fun and excitement! The Club Kids
The Railroad Clubhouse hosted dozens of community members at the Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce March Mixer. The event on March 19 brought business
Teens from our Ron Estabillo Clubhouse, Evans Park Clubhouse and Railroad Clubhouse all came together on a fun Friday night to watch a movie and
Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast’s Youth of the Year and Jr. Youth of the Year were honored alongside other regional YoY recipients
On a hot day in March, members at the Evans Park Clubhouse enjoyed a fun STEM activity by making slushies in a bag using juice,
This month’s Team Member of the Month is Maria Avelar! Maria is the Regional Club Director for our North San Luis Obispo County clubs. Maria
February marked the conclusion of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast’s winter basketball season, highlighted by exciting championship games that showcased the
A few Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast staff members traveled to Albuquerque to hone their skills in database management and processing systems
Now that 2026 is officially in full swing, the Tom Maas Clubhouse has begun its new method of transportation for six of the elementary schools in Paso
At McKenzie, something powerful is taking root. This year, the McKenzie Club Site committed to becoming an anti-bullying free zone, not just in words, but
The Ron Estabillo Torch Club in Guadalupe worked on getting more community service in during the month of February. They were able to get
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast, in partnership with Guadalupe Union School District, had a very exciting and successful science experiment
This month has been full of love, laughter, and kindness at the Shandon Site. We kicked off the month with TK celebrating their classmate, Evelyn’s
Our Guadalupe after-school program was full of curiosity and creativity during STEM Week! Students explored science, technology, engineering and math through fun, hands-on activities
In a DIY STEM lesson, the Evans Park Club Kids made DIY rockets with Alka-Seltzers, water and small-snap containers. It was a fun and exciting
The Railroad Clubhouse staff was excited to host its Valentine’s Teen Night for local teens! Members enjoyed an evening full of fun and creativity, including
February has been an exciting month at the Atascadero Boys & Girls Club! It recently had its Valentine’s Day party, headlined by cupcakes, cookies and
For the 12th year in a row, Ross stores in Santa Maria and Paso Robles promoted Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast and encouraging donations at
Creston Elementary PTA parents proudly partnered with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast to host a heartwarming Valentine’s Day Dance and Karaoke
On Wednesday, February 4, our Club had its first trip of the year to the Shandon Library. Ms. Joey, the lovely librarian, had a bunch
Miguel is a kind, caring leader who consistently puts others before himself. As the Railroad Club Director, he has helped transform the Railroad Club site
The Boys & Girls Club, in partnership with the Guadalupe Union School District put on an exciting science experiment at the Guadalupe Jr. High site
Our after-school program at Mary Buren Elementary School in Guadalupe was filled with excitement as students returned from winter break and jumped back into their
In our Teen Room at the Railroad Clubhouse in Santa Maria, Members participating in the Passport to Manhood program focused on emotional wellness. Teens began
The Boys & Girls Club was honored to be invited by the Golden State Classics Car Club to speak at one of their recent meetings
With the start of Healthy Habits programming, our Members have been focusing on their eating habits and how they connect to their journeys to a
The importance of supporting local youth was highlighted during the inaugural Standing With Youth event, held at the Railroad Clubhouse in Santa Maria on January
After years of patches and temporary fixes, our flagship Clubhouse in Santa Maria is getting a brand new roof! Throughout the month of January about
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
We have started the program, Ultimate Journey, at our Creston Club led by Youth Development Professional, Junior Victoriano. Ultimate Journey teaches members ways to connect
Our Club Members in Guadalupe got to spend their Winter break being artists and learning from professional artist and designer Allison Hunsley. From the initial
The Shandon BGC was closed during winter break for 2 weeks and Members returned on the 5th of January. Sessions have been ran including Triple
Tk’s first couple of weeks back from Winter Break have been nothing but an arctic blast! Our activities have consisted of practicing shapes and colors
Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast celebrated 60 years of serving local youth with a community birthday party on Tuesday, January 13, at
Angela has shown tremendous professional and leadership growth in her role as Assistant Director at the Shandon Club over the past few months. She has
The Ron Estabillo Club in Guadalupe had a visit from the Buddy the Elf this month. He was a huge hit with the kids and
Club Members in the Mary Buren Club in Guadalupe, ranging from kindergarten through third grade, filled the school with holiday cheer as part of the
The Boys & Girls Club, in partnership with Guadalupe Union School District and the Dunes Center, recently transformed our members into scientists! Through an exciting
The Santa Maria Police Department partnered with Santa Barbara County Probation and Walmart and Target of Santa Maria and to bring another warm and joyful
Our Winter Basketball season has been both successful and enjoyable for athletes, families, and staff. During the season, we introduced a new initiative called Athlete
Just in time for the Christmas holidays, local teens–all members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast’s teen leadership program, the Keystone
On Wednesday, December 14, the Shandon Staff & Members celebrated Christmas. A big Thank You to our middle schoolers who helped decorate our windows, they
The very popular Next Gen CEO program, made possible through a partnership with the Santa Maria Valley Chamber and the support of the Guadalupe Union
Amazing artwork created by our Club kids from all over the Central Coast were on display in December. Artwork made by our Club Members from
Most of our Clubs and Club Members got to shine in December by showcasing their holiday spirit at local parades. Our Evans Park and Railroad
Proving that the impact of a Boys & Girls Club experience can last a lifetime, members of our local Boys & Girls Club Alumni group
This seasons’ winter sessions began December 2nd, and our members have already enjoyed a few sessions led by our incredible Staff! Ms. Czarina is running
In our Learning Center at the Railroad Clubhouse, Members explored the meaning of Thanksgiving. Together, we discussed what it means to be thankful and shared
It was a rainy week in November so when the rain let up we encouraged our members to create some make shift boats and they
To spread holiday cheer, members of our Keystone Club will be hosting another Christmas gift drive in partnership with Marian Extended Care in Santa Maria.
It’s official! Winter Basketball is underway now that team jerseys are being handed out. With our new sports sponsor, Toyota of Santa Maria, we were
November has been a month full of grace, gratitude, and gobbles. We celebrated Ms. Itzel’s birthday on the 3rd, and a few days later, honored
Ms. Carina, Zar, Itzel, Shyleen, and Angela, all have a great relationship with each other, and look forward to spending time together for weekly meetings
Since Gabby joined us a year ago, she has been a vital part of our sports program Instagram page growing to over 1k followers. This
November at our newest Club at Guadalupe Jr. High has been up to a lot of activity. Our most popular programs include Trumpet, Violin, LEGO
As the weather gets colder, Atascadero has been doing a lot more inside activities. A notable activity was when members practiced spelling out their names
Etto Pasta Bar in Paso Robles has chosen our Clubs to benefit from their December Community Night. On Monday, December 1st, we will recieve 10%
Barnes & Noble in San Luis Obispo invites customers to give the gift of reading to kids at Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central
It was the honor of a lifetime for Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast Board Member Dan Lillard as he was recognized as
Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast completely ‘Crush’-ed it at the 6th Annual Crush It Golf Tournament at Hunter Ranch Golf Course in
Our Railroad Club in Santa Maria hosted its first Teen Night of the school year with a Glow in the dark themed party for our
Boys & Girls Club alumni continued their tradition of putting on a wonderful Halloween Carnival for the entire community! This devoted group of adults transform
The Shandon Members took their first off-campus trips and had an absolute blast! On Wednesday, October 15th, we visited Ms. Joey at the Shandon Library.
In our Arts and Crafts Room at the Railroad Clubhouse, Members had a fun and creative time making masks out of newspaper and plaster! They
The Shandon Members are full of Halloween Spirit, and the Club decorations definitely show it! Our creative High Schoolers, Betsaida and Emely, decorated the windows
Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley recently hosted its Annual International Day of the Girl event for hundreds of local girls, and a few
Dan Chernow, the driving force behind the Learning Loft and Homework Help Volunteer Program at the Ron Estabillo Club in Guadalupe, was recently honored with
In a fun and engaging STEM activity, our teens teamed up to take on the challenge of building the tallest tower using only marshmallows and
We have been having lots of fun crafts and informative art activities at the Atascadero Club. Crafts such as building paper airplanes using other supplies
As a part of our Strategic Planning Process, we launched a Community Listening Tour across the regions we serve. This initiative is deeply rooted in
Our Team Member of the Month is Finance and Business Operations Manager, Brandi Garcia. Brandi has demonstrated tremendous patience and a consistently positive attitude throughout
Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast was excited for another year of the annual Back A Youth Night at the Railroad Club in
Our Shandon Members as well as Staff have embraced the new season. Fall decor has been brought out and Members love the classroom’s new look!
In 2025, Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast is proud to honor and recognize three incredible employees for 85 years of combined service
