Whats Happening at Our Clubs
A Visit From Santa’s Favorite Elf
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
Holiday Cheer From Ear to Ear
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
Scientists Emerge in Guadalupe
The Boys & Girls Club, in partnership with Guadalupe Union School District and the Dunes Center, recently transformed our members into scientists! Through an exciting
Shop With A Cop Brings Smiles for the Holidays
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
Athlete of the Week
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
Club Teens Spread Holiday Cheer To Isolated Seniors
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
Shandon’s Tree-Mendous Christmas Spirit!
On Wednesday, December 14, the Shandon Staff & Members celebrated Christmas. A big Thank You to our middle schoolers who helped decorate our windows, they
Next Gen CEO Program Continues in Guadalupe
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
Creativity and Talent Showcased With National Fine Arts Exhibits
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
Clubs Really Shine At Holiday Parades
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
Alumni Group Adopts a Current Family
Proving that the impact of a Boys & Girls Club experience can last a lifetime, members of our local Boys & Girls Club Alumni group
Winter Sessions In Shandon
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
Thankful in Santa Maria
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
When it Pours…Make Boats!
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
Can You Help Our Teens Serve Isolated Seniors?
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.
Winter Basketball Gets Underway With New Jerseys!
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
Feeling Grateful At The Shandon Club!
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
Shandon Staff: Growing and Learning
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
Team Member of the Month–Gabby Perez
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
Our Newest Club is VERY Busy
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
STEAM Fun This Fall
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
Eat Local, Help Local
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 Launches 2025 Holiday Book Drive to Benefit Boys & Girls Club
Barnes & Noble in San Luis Obispo invites customers to give the gift of reading to kids at Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central
Board Member Dan Lillard Honored at AFP National Philanthropy Day Event
It was the honor of a lifetime for Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast Board Member Dan Lillard as he was recognized as
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,
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