Whats Happening at Our Clubs
Shandon’s Lucky TK Bunch!
Our TK members have Shamrock ‘n’ Rolled all month with the fun activities that Mrs. Angela has planned for their agenda. After having daily circle
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
Spreading Love at the Shandon Club!
On Valentine’s Day, our Members and Staff had a day filled with lovable memories. Our classrooms were set up with Valentine decorations and our art
Staff Keeps Skills Sharp
We spent President’s Day training or recertifying stasff CPR/First Aid in both our Paso Robles and Santa Maria regions. A total of 28 staff members
Science Fun With Skittles
Using candy, Club Members at our Flamson Club learned about the scientific method and how it relates to observing and learning. Kids assembled skittles in
Healthy Eating With the Kids Farmers Market
Through our partnership with the Santa Barbara County Foodbank, we are able to offer our popular Kids Farmers Market at the Railroad Clubhouse. The Foodbank
Who Doesn’t Love Grilled Cheese?
The Flamson Clubs weekly Friday cooking classes with the middle schoolers are a great time to teach about responsibility in the kitchen setting. They learn
It’s Youth of the Year Season
Every year in early Spring, Boys & Girls Clubs around the world nominate their Youth of the Year (ages 14+) and Jr. Youth of the
A Fun-Loving February At The Shandon Club!
On February 7th, the Shandon Staff took our Members to visit the Shandon Market and purchase delicious food. Dishes that included carne asada burritos, al
February Was A Great Month to Partner with Local Chambers of Commerce
The month of February was a time when we partnered with two local chambers of commerce and got to show off our Clubs and programs
Staff Person of the Month–Laura Vasquez
We are proud to recognize Laura Vasquez as our January Staff Person of the Month. This honor is bestowed on one staff person from all
Staff and Members Mourn Tragic Loss of One of Our Own
It is with heavy hearts that we share the sad news of the passing of our friend and coworker, Jasun Bautista. Jasun passed away on
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Club Members celebrated MLK day at the Railroad Clubhouse, by watching an inspirational video of his famous, “I Have a Dream” speech. Kids did MLK
Shandon’s Adventures + Delicious Pancakes!
Our Members had been looking forward to beginning local trips around town again coming back from winter break. Recently, the Shandon Staff accompanied Members on
Fun Financial Literacy Comes to Evans Park
The very fun financial literacy program, Sammy Rabbit Money School has come to the Evans Park Clubhouse! Through a partnership with United Way of Northern
Roberto Rodriguez Elected to Honorary Commanders Program at VSFB
Roberto Rodriguez, the Chief Impact Officer for Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast, has been nominated to participate in the Vandenberg Space Force
2025 Off to A Very Active Start at Tom Maas Clubhouse
January was a very active month at theTom Maas Clubhouse in Paso Robles. From art, science, craft and physical activity there was nothing our Club
Youth Mental Health Training Takes Priority
We take youth mental health very seriously and are thrilled to announce two of our Club Directors just earned their certifications in important youth mental
Teens Learn Career Tips From Local Professionals
We kicked off our new program series “Meet A Professional” lwith our very own CEO, Maria Fabula. Meet A Professional is a monthly program for
An Organized Kitchen Is A Productive Kitchen
Thanks to volunteers from Philanthropic Educational Organization (PEO) the kitchen at the Tom Maas Clubhouse in Paso Robles is cleaned, organized and ready to continue
Winter Break Was Packed With Opportunities
The full day program at the Ron Estabillo Club in Guadalupe was packed with fun and learning opportunities during the recent Winter break. Club kids
A New Year Brings New Memories At The Shandon Club!
Happy New Year from the Shandon Club! We hope for a wonderful 2025 that’ll bring many memories for Members as well as Staff. During winter
Sharing Our Story With Youth Volunteers
The MUST! Charities Youth Board Volunteer Fair is an event put on each year where different non-profits in the community do a short presentation to
Deb Jeffers Joins Team as New Chief Advancement Officer
After a national search, Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast is excited to announce the appointment of Deb Jeffers as the organization’s new
What’s Cooking With Our Teens
For the end of Winter Break at the Railroad Club, the teens were more than excited to do a cooking activity. On the menu: hamburgers,
College Info Night for Teen Members
To kick off the new year, our Keystone Club hosted a College Night where mostly college freshmen came to speak with high schoolers about their
Teens Serve Seniors This Holiday Season
Thanks to the generous donations of community supporters and staff, our Keystone Club was able to gift all the items on the wish list for
Shandon Club Donations!
The Shandon Club is tremendously excited and grateful to share the two recent donations that the club has received. Jane and Steve Sinton are two
Christmas “Cruises” by Evans Park Clubhouse
The Viejitos Car Club from Santa Maria “cruised by” the Evans Park Clubhouse to create an amazing Christmas Party! The Car Club members generously donated
Santa Makes a Special Appearance
Thanks to our friends at the Santa Maria Corvette Club, Santa made a special visit with LOTS of toys for the Members of our Railroad
Annual National Youth Arts Exhibit Showcases Budding Artists
Local youth artists will be showcased and celebrated at an exhibition featuring fine art created by Members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid
Shining Our Light in the Community
The annual “Parade of Lights” in Santa Maria was a wonderful opportunity to showcase our Clubs, our Club Members and our amazing staff! We created
Continuous Training Improves Our Leadership
Meghan Harris, our Chief Operation Officer for North SLO Clubs has been part of a 3 year program training COO’s of Boys & Girls Clubs
A Season to Remember: Target and Paso Robles Police Department Team Up for Local Kids
In a heartwarming collaboration, Target and the Paso Robles Police Department hosted an unforgettable evening for 15 Boys & Girls Club Members in Paso Robles.
Shop With A Cop Makes Holiday Dreams Come True
The holiday spirit is alive and well as the Santa Maria Police Department partners with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast to
Santa’s Coming!
With Christmas around the corner, the Shandon members have been having a winter blast with off-campus trips, decorating our space, arts & crafts, and even
Executive Staff Take Their Referee Skills to State
Roberto Rodriguez, our Chief Operating Officer for Santa Barbara County and Ernie Cuevas, our Director of Healthy Lifestyles, were recently honored to serve as referees
Staff Supports A Special Community Organization
Recently, members of our Executive and Leadership Teams enjoyed a night on the town in support of the Mexican Ladies Social Clubs annual Black and
Santa Came Early to Santa Maria
Thanks to the generosity and thoughtfulness of many of our 1st Responders, toys from Santa are plentiful for our Santa Maria Clubs. Every year, local
Hearts Full of Gratitude, Bellies Full of Food!
Shandon BGC Club members have had a November full of color, gobbling laughter, and fun! Trips have been taken to the community park and library
Teens Explore College Funding Opportunities
Our Keystone Club had a presentation from Jose Olvera with the Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara. He shared with members about different avenues to pay
Serving Local Seniors in Need This Holiday Season
Members of our Keystone Teen Leadership Program are organizing a gift drive for the elderly this holiday season. In partnership with Marian Extended Care in
Face Painting and More at Tom Maas
Tom Maas was open for the Veterans Day holiday and the Members seemed to have a lot of fun. They enjoyed a yummy breakfast that
Slime Time at Tom Maas
Members had a blast making slime for fun Friday. They had so much fun getting to make their very own slime and customizing their slime
Making Parachutes at Tom Maas
Members at Tom Maas made little squishies fly with parachutes that they made. These parachutes were made up of tissue paper, string, tape, and squishies.
Team Building at Tom Maas
Members participated in a team building activity in which they used different sizes of hula hoops and their hands. They had to work together as
Getting Messy at Tom Maas
Members had some messy fun getting to make cloud dough. This dough is made up of hair conditioner and flour. The conditioner and flour mixed
Movie Time at Tom Maas
Staff at Tom Maas made a wonderful and fun movie experience for the Members. They made cool signs of what movie the Members were going
Reunited and It Felt So Good
The first ever Board of Directors Reunion was nothing short of a smash hit! Held at the Railroad Clubhouse in Santa Maria, the evening hosted
McKenzies Merry Band
Members at our McKenzie Club are participating in guitar, rock band, violin, and choir classes thanks to a partnership with the Guadalupe Unified School District
The Science Behind Cooking
The teens at our Ron Estabillo Club kicked off our STEM challenges by exploring not just the art of cooking but the science behind it.
Bonfire Party for Teens
We recently hosted our first teen night of the year at our Railroad Club. Our teens were engaged in a variety of games and activities
Happy Halloween & Day of the Dead!
The Shandon Elementary School hosted a Trunk-Or-Treat event after school. After having our Members dress in their Halloween costumes, our Staff accompanied them trunk-or-treating and
Pumpkin Party
The Evans Park Clubhouse painted pumpkins getting ready for Halloween. We were lucky to have pumpkins donated and have enough for all our members
Rah! Rah! Rah! for Boys & Girls Clubs
Cheer Club has come to the Ron Estabillo Clubhouse in Guadalupe! Once many of the older Club Members realized they were all in cheer or
Longtime Supporters Honored With Prestigious Awards
As part of the National Day of Philanthropy Celebrations in Santa Barbara County, the Association of Fundraising Professionals for Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties, held
Lights On After School in Guadalupe
The Mary Buren School Club Site participated in the National Lights on Afterschool program, held annually at the end of October. They had booths from the
DIY Projectors at Tom Maas
Members at the Tom Maas Clubhouse got to make their very own mini projectors! They did this by using paper, tape, markers, and a flashlight.
Jellyfish Friends at Tom Maas
Members at the Tom Maas Clubhouse had so much fun making their own little jellyfish. They used half of a paper plate, a hole puncher,
Fall Carnival Fun Returns to Santa Maria
The awesome Fall Carnival returned to the Railroad Clubhouse in Santa Maria thanks to the hardwork of our Alumni Association and the Santa Maria Staff.
5th Annual Crush It! Golf Tournament Was An Ace
It was a great day for golf and giving at the 5th Annual Crush It! Golf Tournament held at the Hunter Ranch Golf Course in
Strategic Planning With Club Leadership Brought Out Dynamic Ideas
Look out 2025 because we’ve got BIG plans! After two dynamic days working with Jennifer Porcher Consulting our leadership team and members of our Foundation
Celebrating STEM Fun with Our Members!
This month, our Members had an incredible time diving into the world of STEM! One of the standout activities was making kaleidoscopes, a perfect blend
Empowering Young Girls through Health and Wellness: SMART Girls Program
SMART (Strength, Mastery and Resistance Training) Girls shows the importance of health and hygiene, and our recent classes have been a wonderful opportunity for our
Shandon’s Spooky Time at the Library!
Our Shandon Members finally had the opportunity to attend their first field-trip this school year! Our destination was the Shandon Library, where our lovely Librarian,
Ice Cream Cone Math at Tom Maas
Members learned more about counting with this fun ice cream cone activity. The paper ice cream cones had numbers which represented how many scoops of
Tasty Treats at Tom Maas
Members had a blast getting to create these spooky, yet tasty, treats. Members made fun edible spider webs using melted white chocolate and pretzels. After
Order Up! At Tom Maas
Members played a game called “Burger Restaurant” where they were shelling out orders left and right. Members had to work together to complete orders for
Spooky Crafts at Tom Mass
As part of the spooky season, Members created fun ghost plates during one of their activities. They used traces of their hands, streamers, plates, string,
Tom Maas Airlines
Members at the Club created paper airplanes as one of their activities. They used colorful plastic straws, paper, and tape. They were also taught about
Robots Craze at Tom Maas
Members were able to create their own little robots during one of their activities. Materials used throughout this project were tinfoil, toilet paper rolls, pipe
Continuous Quality Improvement
As part of our commitment to Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), we recently held a workshop where our NSLO County staff reviewed data from our annual
October Fun!
October has arrived and so have the spooky, Fall vibes here at the Shandon Club! Our members have enjoyed making Halloween crafts like painting paper
Friendly Competition at Tom Maas
Members at Tom Mass got to participate in a fun and light-hearted competition of cup stacking. They grouped up in fours and were only allowed
Little Scientists
Members conducted experiments using different colored water and pipettes! This activity showed them that certain colors mixed together can make a wider variety of colors.
Fun with the Littles at Tom Maas
Our smaller Members at theTom Maas Clubhouse were having a blast hopping around on their bouncy toys. They love getting to play with one another
Making Foxes
For the National Arts Program, Tom Maas Members can get very creative. Members were able to make foxes out of oil pastels. Even though Members
Apples make Pumpkins?
Members at the Tom Mass Clubhouse had so much fun creating art with cut up apples! To kick off the Spooky Season, Members created pumpkins
STEM Lab Refurbished Thanks to Local Women’s Group
Thanks to a generous donation from the Mexican Ladies Social Club, based in Santa Maria, the STEM lab at the Railroad Clubhouse recieved a much
Farewell September
These last few weeks of September have been a blast here at the Shandon club! Photography sessions with Ms. Czarina have begun, soccer sessions have
Pacific Regional Conference a Highlight for Club Staff and Board
This month, four members of our leadership team, along with our incoming board chair, attended the Pacific Regional Conference held in Phoenix—a dynamic gathering of
Fun With Snakes In Guadalupe
Club Members at the Ron Estabillo Club were treated to some great snake education from Michael Kemp aka “The Snake Guy.” After ther summer “break
Transformative Gift Recieved From Ag West Farm Credit
Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast is excited to announce a generous $100,000 donation from Ag West Farm Credit to support safety and
A Fantasy Fall Ball to Support Our Kids
This year’s Winemakers Dinner was a Fantasy Fall Ball to remember! The event was held on Saturday, September 7, at the Paso Robles Events Center,
Soccer In Creston
The Creston Club was able to introduce Soccer as a new program for their Members. Activities involved with this program are practicing how to dribble
Triple Play at the Creston Club
Triple Play–a program we offer through Boys & Girls Clubs of America–was introduced to our Members here at the Club and they were very interested
Creston Club Makes Art
With the weather being so warm out, the Members here have been very fond of staying in and doing art. They’ve been enjoying the variety
Silly Times at the Creston Club
Members here love going outside when the weather is nice. These Members were having a blast laying in the grass, making silly faces, posing, and
Journaling at the Creston Club
Although the National Arts Program isn’t so new to our Members, a new addition called Journaling is. Members here at the Club were given their
Teens and Neon Go Hand In Hand
The Ron Estabillo Club kicked off our first Teen Night of the Year by hosting a Neon Night Party on Sept 13th. Our teens really
Kick Start to Fall Sessions!
The Shandon Club has had a blast with the initiation of Fall sessions! Mrs. Angela and Ms. Czarina are each running programs this Fall and
Shandon’s TK Bunch!
This year’s bright TK (Transitional Kindergarten) bunch is full of joy and creativity! The Shandon Club has welcomed a total of 10 TK Members and
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