February Newsletter

Congrats to our 2021 Staff of the Year!

Each year, our collective staff nominates an outstanding team member and 2021's votes are in! Congratulations to Imelda, LeKayla, Luis, and Patty. These four exemplify what it means to be a part of the Boys & Girls Club movement. Their extraordinary contributions and positive attitudes on the job throughout the past year have landed them a well-deserved staff of the year award.

Whose Spinner Spun the Longest?

Sounds like the beginning of a tongue twister but instead, it was our latest robotics activity at our La Colonia Clubhouse in Solana Beach. Members each built a 'top spinner' using LEGO gears and a motor during their weekly robotics class. The kids then faced off in an arena to see which top continued to spin for the longest time! It was a FUN way to incorporate STEM into our programming.

Yum... BROCCOLI!

Did we just say yum, broccoli?! Yes! Members in our Griset Clubhouse After School Program in Encinitas have been harvesting leafy greens, broccoli, and cauliflower from our garden and making dishes like broccoli cheddar soup and peanut noodles with kale, broccoli, and tatsoi. A few members were surprised to find out that they actually like broccoli!

Dreaming on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

What better way to honor Martin Luther King Jr. than visualizing a dream. Our Griset Clubhouse members took pen to paper to write a positive dream they have for themselves, family, community, and country. Dreams ranged from getting a dog, going to college, to making the world a better place.

Lucas Takes Initiative to Share His Knitting Talent

One of our 5th Grade members at our Griset Clubhouse took it upon himself to start a finger knitting class once a week. We are proud of Lucas' leadership and for inspiring other members in a new talent!

Teens Cook Up New Skills in the CHL Kitchen

Teens at our Harper Teen Center in Solana Beach have found inspiration through cooking in our Center for a Healthy Lifestyle (CHL) kitchen. The after school sessions consist of each teen being assigned a duty that contributes to the overall dish. Many teens are even staying late at the Club to ensure their culinary perfection!

Most days, the teens turn the recipes into a competition, seeing who can make the "best" version. Recipes from this past January include fajitas, donuts, Mickey Mouse waffles, pizza bagels, and chocolate chip cookies all from scratch! The teens want to grow this weekly program to include different foods from different cultures.

To Our Maintenance Team:

We Thank You For Keeping Us Safe & Running

The most unspoken heroes of our organization, our maintenance team! This crew literally keeps our Clubhouses and programs running safely and up to code. From van maintenance, infrastructure updates, and minor to major tweaks, we appreciate everything Maintenance Director Bryan Moomjean and his tech, Charlie Christian, do every single day.

Here are some of the latest projects:

New carpet and paint throughout our entire Youth Arts Academy

New siding, entrance,

and re-leveled our La Colonia Clubhouse

Big 8 Middle School Sports in Full Swing

Our Big 8 winter season games are taking place for our boys basketball and field hockey teams as well as our running club. Our Middle School Sports league hosts athletes across 8 schools. This upcoming spring season includes girls basketball, boys and girls soccer, and track & field which begins in March.

Learn More About Big 8 Sports

Bulldogs Basketball Teams Find Success

This Bulldogs Basketball season has started out strong! Currently, we have 20 teams competing and all players are working hard and together as a team!

Learn More About Bulldogs

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Register For Upcoming Break Week Camps

President's Week Camp February 22-25

Spring Break Encinitas

March 28-April 8

Spring Break Encinitas

April 4-April 8

Supporting Sponsors

Who Support Us

Help us thank those who support our community and our Clubs by shopping locally.

CRUST Pizzeria

Jersey Mike's Subs, Solana Beach

Rudy's Taco Shop, Solana Beach

Serranos, Encinitas

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