Whats Happening at Our Clubs
Keystone Club Members Visit the Capitol for Days of Advocacy
Two of our Keystone Club Members traveled to Sacramento for Days of Advocacy, where they brought the mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid
Healthy Snacks Enjoyed by Guadalupe Jr. High Club Members
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
SLO County Advocates Unite for Standing With Youth Event
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 Kicks Off at the Creston Clubhouse
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
Shandon’s Caring Clovers!
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 Blossom In Shandon!
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
Teens Go Green With Shamrock Shakes for St. Patrick’s Day
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
Keystone Club Teens Teach Railroad Kids How to Make Ice Cream
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
Flag Football Season Kicks Off for the Spring
The Sports Department officially kicked off our Flag Football season with a great turnout and strong energy from the athletes and families. Practices are
Mary Buren Members Keep It Cool With Ice Cream Science
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
NYOI Celebration In Shandon
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 Honored as Board Member of the Year
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
Board Member Danny Rios Graduates From FBI National Academy
Commander Danny Rios, who is a Board Member for Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast, graduated from the FBI National Academy in
Torch Club Extends to Three BGCMCC Club Sites
Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast officially has Torch Club in three sites now! The organization had previously started Torch Club at the
Tom Maas Kids Enjoy Field Day and SMART Girls Activities
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
Chamber Members Gather at March Mixer Hosted by BGCMCC
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 Hang Out at ‘Teen Movie Night’ at Railroad Clubhouse
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
Youth of the Year and Jr. Youth of the Year Honored at Celebration
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
Evans Park Kids Embrace Warmer Weather With STEM Slushies
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,
Team Member of the Month – Maria Avelar
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
Teams Celebrate End of the Basketball Season With Awards Banquet
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
BGCMCC Staff Attends the 2026 MyClubHub Academy Conference
A few Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast staff members traveled to Albuquerque to hone their skills in database management and processing systems
Beep Beep! New Vans Help Transport Club Kids To Tom Maas Clubhouse
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
McKenzie Club Site Promotes Anti-Bullying Campaign
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
Torch Club at Ron Estabillo Works on Community Service Goals
The Ron Estabillo Torch Club in Guadalupe worked on getting more community service in during the month of February. They were able to get
Guadalupe Jr. High Students Face ‘The Matter Monster’
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast, in partnership with Guadalupe Union School District, had a very exciting and successful science experiment
Shandon’s Sweethearts
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
Guadalupe Club Kids Complete Exciting STEM Challenges
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
Evans Park Experiments With DIY STEM Rockets
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
Teens Take On Valentine’s Day With a Fun Night of Activities
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
Atascadero Keeps the Valentine’s Day Spirit Alive
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
ROSS Stores Promote In-Store Donations for Local Clubs
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 Club Celebrates Valentine’s Day With Dance Party
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
A Read-iculously Heartfelt Library Trip!
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
Team Member of the Month–Miguel Frausto
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
Science Lights Up In Guadalupe
The Boys & Girls Club, in partnership with the Guadalupe Union School District put on an exciting science experiment at the Guadalupe Jr. High site
Fine Arts Take the Lead in Guadalupe
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
Boys Strive For Their Passport to Manhood
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
Classic Cars and Kids Is A Winning Combination
The Boys & Girls Club was honored to be invited by the Golden State Classics Car Club to speak at one of their recent meetings
Healthy Habits in Atascadero
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
Community Leaders Advocate For Kids at ‘Standing With Youth’ Event
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
New Year…New Roof!
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
2026 Youth of the Year Announced
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
Creston Kids Are On the Ultimate Journey
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
Beautiful Mural Created in Guadalupe
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
Shandon’s Kick Start Into 2026!
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
Welcoming TK Back with Winter Fun!
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
Local Community Celebrates 60 Years of Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast
Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast celebrated 60 years of serving local youth with a community birthday party on Tuesday, January 13, at
Team Member of the Month–Angela Ramirez
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
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
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