Whats Happening at Our Clubs
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
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