Whats Happening at Our Clubs
6th Annual Paso Golf Tournament Crushes It!
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
Glow In the Dark Party for Teens
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
Annual Halloween Carnival Hosted By Devoted Alumni
Boys & Girls Club alumni continued their tradition of putting on a wonderful Halloween Carnival for the entire community! This devoted group of adults transform
Fall Adventures + Photography Sessions
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.
Creative Masks In Time for Spooky Season
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
Spirit Week + Falltastic Fun in Shandon!
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
BGCMCC Staff and Board Support International Day of the Girl
Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley recently hosted its Annual International Day of the Girl event for hundreds of local girls, and a few
Devoted Volunteer Receives SESLOC Cares Award
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
Building Up: A Tasty STEM Challenge
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
Arts Are Alive in Atascadero
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
2nd Phase of Strategic Plan Held in Santa Maria
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
Team Member of the Month–Brandi Garcia
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
35th Annual Back A Youth Night A GREAT Time in Santa Maria
Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast was excited for another year of the annual Back A Youth Night at the Railroad Club in
Leaves Are Falling And Autumn Is Calling!
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!
Three Staff Honored For Their Decades of Service to Local Youth
In 2025, Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast is proud to honor and recognize three incredible employees for 85 years of combined service
Winter Basketball League Has Room In Some Divisions
With registrations closed for our winter basketball league, we are assembling teams at this time. But we have certain divisions that still have space and
Ag West Farm Credit Continues Tradition of Giving
Thanks in part to a generous donation from Ag West Farm Credit through their Rural Communities program, we were able to acquire a much needed
Fall Sessions At The Shandon Club
Our Shandon Members began fall sessions on August 25th and have been having a total blast participating in all the activities that our programs consist
Fall Fun Is In the Air
Fall is here at Creston! Along with the crazy weather, Members have enjoyed playing the new board games that were donated, as well as spending
Cameras Capture the Beauty of Local Nature
Members of the Ron Estabillo Club were the latest Club kids to take part in our always-popular National Photography Program. This multi-session program, developed by
Partnership With Paso School District Serves Local Youth
Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast (BGCMCC) and Paso Robles Joint Unified School District (PRJUSD) have formalized a three-year partnership to expand after-school
Shandon Welcomes New TK Members!
On August 14th, the Shandon Club welcomed a new bunch of TK Members who are full of joy, energy, and have radiant smiles that light
Team Member of the Month—Erica Lopez
Erica is such a joy to work with and you can tell she brings a lot of passion to work. She has done such an
Listening Sessions Provide Insight Into Opportunities for Kids and Clubs
With three goals of learning, sharing and acting, Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central convened a Listening Session between our Club leadership and an
STEM Lab Update: Tower Challenge
In our recent STEM Lab session at our Railroad Clubhouse in Santa Maria, we explored the fascinating world of towers! We began by learning about
New Beginnings and Changes
August has kicked off with lots of excitement and changes at the Boys and Girls Club in Creston. We are excited to start off the
A Full Afternoon of Programs in Guadalupe Now Running
Now that school is back in session in Guadalupe, the Ron Estabillo Clubhouse is excited to be offering all of the school year programming our
Santa Maria Retailer Supports Youth Learning
Through October 18th, shoppers at the Carter’s childrens clothing store in Santa Maria can make a donation at the register which will stay in Santa
Meet A Professional Program Was Purrrfect for Teens
Our teens in Santa Maria had an opportunity to “Meet A Professional” veterinarian. Dr. Brown, co-owner of PETS Hospital in Orcutt spoke to members about
New Club Opens at Brand New Jr. High
Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast is excited to announce the launch of a new, high-impact after school program at the new Guadalupe
Trucking Along Thanks to Our Friends
Thanks to our generous friends at AgWest Farm Credit, Santa Maria Tire, and Vince Lopez Jr & Sons, we have an amazing new heavy duty
A Day of Bonding and Celebration
Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast hosted its Summer Picnic for all employees to enjoy at Sinsheimer Park in San Luis Obispo on
Going Back to School in Style
We’d like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Old Navy and the Kiwanis Club of Santa Maria for their incredible generosity in helping our
One of Our Own Earns Panda Cares Scholarship
Each year, the Panda Cares Scholars Program, part of the BGCA and Panda Cares Foundation national partnership, provides scholarship opportunities for junior and senior Club members who have demonstrated
Teens Spend Week at National Keystone Conference
Our Keystone members had the privilege of attending the 58th Annual Keystone Conference, held in Chicago, Illinois. Keystone, Boys & Girls Club of America’s premiere teen
Annual Color Run Brings Smiles in Guadalupe
The Ron Estabillo Clubhouse in Guadalupe enjoyed their annual Summer Color Run this month. With 112 kids running this was the most participation to date!
Wet and Wild Week!
The Railroad Clubhouse in Santa Maria made a big splash with our exciting Water Week — and what a blast it was! Our Members had an amazing
Partnership With Paso School District Serves Local Youth
Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast (BGCMCC) and Paso Robles Joint Unified School District (PRJUSD) have formalized a three-year partnership to expand after-school
Summer Time is Field Trip Time
Kids who enjoy our all day Summer program get to have fun filled days and special field trips. Club Members at our Evans Park Clubhouse
Winter Basketball Signs Ups Open Soon
Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast is excited to announce that registration for its popular Winter Youth Basketball League will open on August
The Tom Maas Club Is a Zoo?
The Boys & Girls Club welcomed a special visit from the Central Coast Zoo (formerly the Charles Paddock Zoo) to the Tom Maas Clubhouse. Staff
A Day in the Garden
Kids from our Flamson Clubhouse had a recent field trip to the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden and it was a fun-filled day full of exploration, learning,
A Summer of Sports
This Summer, our sports staff has brought a fun and engaging clinic to the Estabillo and Railroad sites, exclusively for our Summer Program club kids.
Team Member of the Month–Christin McGee
It is with great pleasure, we award Christin McGee, People and Operations Manager, the Team Member of the month title. Christin brings so much joy
Celebration of Life For Kathryn Bernard
It is our great honor to host a Celebration of Life for longtime supporter and friend, Kathryn Bernard, on Sunday August 24th at the Railroad
Shandon’s Summer Smiles!
Summer at the Shandon Club has been nothing but fun, laughter, and sunshine. A variety of enjoyable activities have been done by Members including, origami,
End Of School Year Celebration!
Our Club celebrated the effort and dedication that our Members put into their schoolwork throughout the year by throwing a party with delicious food to
Railroad Clubhouse Recognizes Juneteenth With Interactive Programs
For Juneteenth, the kids participated in a collaborative group project where they connected through art by coloring themed pages that celebrated freedom, unity and African-American
Keystone Club Celebrates Its Seniors
Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast’s Keystone Leadership Club hosted a Senior Banquet at the Railroad Clubhouse in Santa Maria to celebrate its
Summer Cooking Fun in Paso Robles
The Tom Maas Clubhouse Cooking Club was a delicious success as members made pancake tacos while learning about the importance of breakfast. Each child had
A Champion For Youth
We honor the life and legacy of Kathryn Bernard, a longtime friend and unwavering supporter of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast.
Team Members of the Month–Olivia Vasquez and Jordann Aragon
This month, we’re thrilled to recognize Olivia and Jordann as our Team Members of the Month! Their creativity, dedication, and leadership shone brightly as they
Teens Focus On Building Healthy Relationships
In partnership with Lumina Alliance, teens at our Flamson Club participated in a three-day workshop onhealthy relationships. Day 1 focused on friendships and values.Teens worked
Special Thanks to Torchlight Marketing
Self described “marketing nerds” the team at Torchlight Marketing have been donating their excellent digital marketing talents and expertise to our Clubs for years. They
Parents and Club Members Enjoy Guadalupe Open House
The Ron Estabillo Clubhouse in Guadalupe hosted an Open House to celebrate the end of regular school year programming and launch the beginning of Summer
Music Program Showcases Youth Talent in Guadalupe
This month at the McKenzie Club in Guadalupe was a truecelebration of music and talent. In partnership with Infinite Music, our violin students kicked things
Local Professionals Teach Engineering In Santa Maria
The Society of Women Engineers visited our Railroad Clubhouse and led an engaging STEM Lab session focused on engineering. They taught our Members how to
Hikes Through Nature A Highlight In Guadalupe
In partnership with the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center, Club Members and staff of the Mary Buren Club in Guadalupe get to hike some of the most
Summer Is Here So It Must Be Time for the Elks Parade
Club Members and staff in Santa Maria have been using their creativity and artistic talents to design and build our float for the annual Elks
Next Gen CEO Program Helps Budding Entrepreneurs Make Business Ideas a Reality
The NextGen CEO cohort of Spring 2025 kicked off March 27, 2025, featuring over 20 student participants learning how to start and run their own
Future Entrepreneur Launches Her Business
One of the Evans Park Club Members was apart of our NextGen CEO program. Gaby attended every session including our launch day event in which
Guadalupe Back A Youth Night Always a Good Time With the Community
Our annual Back a Youth Night at the Ron Estabillo Clubhouse in Guadalupe was a huge success, with 50 Club Kids and more than 30
Springing Into May!
This month the Shandon Club has been filled with nothing but sun-sational smiles and endless spring laughter! Our TKers recently had a blast participating in
A Night With James Taylor at the Santa Barbara Bowl
Thanks to a partnership with Infinite Music, the Guadalupe Union School District and our Clubs at Mary Buren school and McKenzie Junioh High in Guadalupe,
Picnic Day A Huge Hit In Guadalupe
The Ron Estabillo Club in Guadalupe tried something new with a “Picnic Day” and everyone had a ball! Kids brought their blankets and got to
Team Attends 119th Boys & Girls Clubs National Conference
Fourteen Team Members and our Board Chair were fortunate to attend the 119th National Boys & Girls Club Conference in San Diego in early May.
Team Person of the Month–Shane Griffith
Nominated by Maria Avelar, Club Director at the Tom Maas Clubhouse in Paso Robles, this is what she has to say about the great work
Spreading Petals Of Joy!
After having a shortened visit due to the rain, the Shandon Members returned to the school campus’ garden to have fun and learn with Ms.
Kids Helping Kids Is A Reality at Our Clubs
We’re thrilled to share that the must! Charities Youth Board—an inspiring group of high school students dedicated to giving back—has raised an incredible $9,340 to support
Don’t Be a Bully–Take the Pledge
Anti Bullying Pledge I pledge to speak up when I see bullying, reach out to others who are bullied, and be a friend whenever I
Spring Is Here At Our Clubs!
The weather has been getting nicer this Spring and we’ve done so many cool outdoor activities such as kickball, soccer, dodgeball and duck duck goose.
Egg-citing Adventures In Shandon!
The month of April has been filled with a handful of egg-citing eggs-periences for our Shandon Members! At the beginning of the month, our talented
Unlocking Career Potential At The Shandon Club
Recently, the Shandon Club received two special visitors who led career presentations. Representatives from the local Fire Department team as well as the Paso Robles
Teens Own Friday Night!
The Keystone Teen Leadership program sponsored a “We OWN Fridays” teen night this month and it was a huge success! Our Keystone members organized a
Staff Member of the Month–Itzel Casillas
Itzel Casillas is a team member at the Shandon Club and exemplifies leadership skills such as taking initiative and constantly asking what she can help
Spring Has Sprung In Guadalupe
Spring Break was full of cool spring and Earth Day themed activities for the Members at the Ron Estabillo Club. Between making faux flower vases,
Kids and Cops Spend Time Together in Santa Maria
With the help of board member, Daniel Rios, our teens had an opportunity to visit the Santa Maria Police Station and check out the crime
Current and Former Club Kids Had A Great Afternoon
Club Alumni treated current Club Members to an afternoon on the lanes enjoying bowling, pizza and lots of fun. Thanks to the Santa Maria Alumni
Days of Advocacy in Sacramento
We had the opportunity to take some of our teens to the California capital to do some advocacy work. We advocated to our congresspeople to
GREAT GATSBY GALA WAS A ROARING SUCCESS FOR LOCAL KIDS
This year’s Annual Spring Auction and Gala was the cat’s pajamas as the Great Gatsby-inspired event raised over $170,000 to support after school and out
Flag Football Has Kicked Off
It has been an exciting time for our sports program as we kicked off the flag football season! With 18 co-ed teams spanning 1st to
The Butterfly Lifecycle
Just in time for Spring, our 6-7 year old Members are learning about the butterfly lifecycle in our DIY STEM program. Over a few weeks,
Staff Person of the Month–Patty Lopez
We are proud to recognize Patty Lopez as our February Staff Person of the Month. This honor is bestowed on one staff person from all
Ultimate Frisbee Flies Into Guadalupe
Thanks to an Ultimate Frisbee kit from Boys & Girls Clubs of America, the sport of Ultimate Frisbee has come to Guadalupe and the Ron
Next Gen CEO Program Launches
The NextGen CEO cohort of Spring 2025 kicked off March 27, 2025, featuring over 20 student participants learning how to start and run their own
2025 Youth of the Year Competition Underway
It’s the most wonderful time of the year!!! This is the time when all Boys & Girls Clubs pick and showcase their Youth Of The
Tom Maas Clubhouse Honored by Paso Robles Templeton Chamber of Commerce
At the elegant A Night in Paris awards dinner hosted by the Paso Robles Templeton Chamber of Commerce, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid
Our CEO Advocates for Us On Capitol Hill
Along with over 300 Club staff and youth Members, our CEO, Maria Fabula, worked hard during the National Days of Advocacy in Washington, D.C. Together,
A March-velous Month of Rainbows, Gold, and a Special Guest!
This month at the Shandon Club has been filled with St. Patrick’s luck and fun! On March 14th, we had our first “Career Presentation” where
Spring Sessions At The Shandon Club
Spring Sessions began March 3rd and while it definitely keeps our Members busy, they’ve been a great success! Ms. Czarina runs jewelry making with 6–9
Shandon’s Lucky TK Bunch!
Our TK members have Shamrock ‘n’ Rolled all month with the fun activities that Mrs. Angela has planned for them. After having daily circle time,
SMART Moves Emotional Wellness Program
This month at Flamson Club, during our SMART (Skills Mastery And Resistance Training) Moves Emotional Wellness program, we focused on exploring how emotions affect our
Youth Arts Colorful Creations: Torn Paper Collage Fun
Our young artists (ages 6-7) at the Flamson Club had a blast exploring the creative world of Torn Paper Collage! The activity was all about
Middle School Cooking Class: French Toast Delight!
At the Flamson Club in our middle school cooking class (ages 12-14), we had a blast making delicious French Toast with a twist! We used
Youth for Unity: Celebrating Diversity
In our Youth for Unity Program at the Flamson Club, our 6-7 year old Members explored the beauty of diversity and what makes each of us
Director of Teen Services Represents Our Clubs at Women’s Symposium
To kick off Women’s History Month, the Women of Color Symposium was held at the beginning of March in San Luis Obispo. Leaders from a
Teens Contine to Meet With Local Professionals
Our second session of Meet A Professional was with Police Lieutenant and BGCMCC Board Member, Danny Rios. Danny discussed his journey through working in different
A Fun Filled February at the Tom Maas Club
February at the Tom Maas Boys & Girls Club was filled with hands-on learning, creativity, and skill-building activities that supported members’ overall development. Members engaged
Thanks to our Sponsors of the Great Gatsby Gala!
Our annual Spring fundraiser–The Great Gatsby Gala–is coming to Santa Maria on March 29th and we couldn’t be more grateful for the local businesses who
Soccer for Success Was a Success in Santa Maria
The Evans Park Clubhouse in Santa Maria has been running the Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s program Soccer for Success and it has been
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