Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson Celebrated Its Outstanding Youth of the Year with 2nd Annual Televised Broadcast and Silent Auction |
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In lieu of the 30th Annual Steak & Burger Dinner Celebration, Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson hosted its 2nd Annual Youth of the Year Celebration as a televised fundraising event on KOLD News13 Tucson.
As in years past, all of our Clubhouse Youth of the Year Honorees were awarded scholarships for their hard work and outstanding achievements over the years. They have overcome adversity and are on their way to fulfilling their college dreams!
In addition, Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson recognized its “Click for Kids” Award recipients, Diane & Tim Meyer – Team Cholla Foundation as well as its “Youth Impact” Award recipient, Tucson Electric Power.
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Thank you to Our 2021 Sponsors |
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Body Works Pilates Celebrates National Pilates Day
with Pascua Yaqui Club Members at Community Event
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Club kids from Pascua Yaqui Clubhouse took part in a National Pilates Day event at St. Philips Plaza on May 1, 2021. |
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In celebration of Pilates Day, Body Works Pilates took Pilates out of the studio and into the community by hosting an in-person and virtual experience to benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson!
Club kids from our Pascua Yaqui Clubhouse joined us (pictured front row) and participated in on all the fun as well!
We would also like to thank Kyria Sabin NCPT, Body Works Pilates Studio Owner for supporting our Diabetes Prevention Program - Block It Out with providing Pilates to our Club Kids from the Pascua Yaqui Clubhouse.
Pilates is a form of low-impact exercise that aims to strengthen muscles while improving postural alignment and flexibility. Pilates moves tend to target the core, although the exercises work other areas of your body as well. It can be done with or without equipment and involves slow, precise movements and breath control.
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Club Member Art on Exhibit at Tucson Museum of Art in Partnership with
National Program Pictures of Hope through July 8th, 2021
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Fifteen Club members from all six Clubhouses participated in Pictures of Hope by taking pictures of their hopes/dreams. Seven Club members from our Pascua Yaqui, Roy Drachman, and Steve Daru Clubhouses visited the Pictures of Hope display at the Tucson Museum of Art on April 8th.
Our members were excited to see their photograph hanging in the museum. They all took individual pictures next to their photo hanging in the museum. They were proud to see their work displayed. After viewing the display they were able to see the rest of the museum (something some of them have never done). The Club members said they had fun taking pictures and were excited that they are able to keep the cameras, so they can continue to take pictures and improve their skills.
Thank you to Linda Solomon and her national Pictures of Hope program for making this opportunity possible.
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DPR Construction Hosts "Clays for Kids" Event at
Tucson Trap & Skeet to benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson
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Sixty-eight participants came out to Tucson Trap & Skeet to compete for most clays hit in this trap event to benefit the Clubs. |
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In lieu of the Annual Turkey Shoot - Clays Event, Jake Smaellie of DPR Construction and Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson Board member organized the first Clays for Kids Trap event to benefit the Clubs. The event was successful in raising more than $14,000 in much need funding for Clubhouse operations. Thank you to Jake Smaellie and all those who came out to compete. |
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Members of Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson's Associate Board and Clubhouse Director Bring the Heat at
1st Annual "Wings For Kids" Hot Wing Eating Contest
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Pictured above Hot Wing Contenders - Club Director Daniel Miranda, Associate Board Members Blake Davelaar, Michael Marquez, Bobby, Bakos, and Sean D'Addami. Also pictured The Drive Tucson's Leslie Lois and General Manager Chris Bracety of Buffalo Wild Wings. |
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Congratulations to the Hot Wing Champion Michael Marquez, Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson Associate Board Member - claiming the prestigious title by eating 34 Hot Wings in 20 minutes!
This past Saturday, five brave contenders battled it out to see who could take the most heat and “wing it” for the kids in our community - raising more than $5,600 for the Clubs! Brought to you by Buffalo Wild Wings, 100% of proceeds benefited the vital programming for youth who need it the most at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson.
This event was broadcasted live on Facebook. (Link below to watch the recorded competition.)
A huge thanks to local General Manager Chris Bracety, Buffalo Wild Wings for the donation of Hot Wings and Leslie Lois with The Drive Tucson for emceeing the first annual hot wing eating challenge.
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Join the Clubs for a SUPER FUN summer - Registration is open!
Youth Ages 7-17| June 7th - July 16th |Monday - Friday | 8:30AM - 5:30PM
Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson is committed to ensuring that Tucson's youth, especially those who need us most, graduate from high school on time with a plan for the future. That's why we are participating in the BGCA Summer Brain Gain programming - a summer learning loss prevention program developed specifically for Boys & Girls Clubs to integrate into their traditional summer schedule.
Each summer in America, an estimated 43 million children in the U.S. miss out on expanded learning opportunities that could prevent them from falling behind. During summer, most youth lose about two months' worth of math skills. Low-income youth also lose more than two months' worth of reading skills, while their middle-class peers make slight gains.
Summer learning losses can stack up from year to year, causing low-income children to fall further and further behind, ultimately endangering their chances of high school graduation. More than half of the achievement gap between lower- and higher-income youth can be explained by unequal access to summer learning opportunities.
What is Summer Brain Gain?
Summer Brain Gain is comprised of one-week modules with fun, themed activities for elementary school, middle school and high school students that are aligned with common core anchor standards. Supported by Disney, each module takes a project-based learning approach: youth engage in a process of learning through discovery, creative expression, group work and a final project or production. As a result, kids develop higher-order thinking skills through the Summer Brain Gain modules while staying on track for the coming school year.
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Gratitude and Appreciation |
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We'd like to take this opportunity to thank those in the community that have stepped up and supported us in serving our mission with COVID-19 relief funds, programmatic grants and special gifts over the last month. We can't do it without you! |
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- Angel Charity for Children
- Arizona Complete Health
- BGC Alliance
- Jeannie & Cole Davis
- Desert Financial
- Dittman Family Foundation
- DPR
- Forever 21
- Geico
- Great Western Bank
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- Frank Hursey
- Jersey Mike's
- Kendra Scott
- H.S. Lopez Family Foundation
- Anne Maley
- Amy & Sean Miller
- National TTT Society
- Papa John's Pizza
- QuickTrip
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- Raytheon
- Ross Stores
- Rotary Club of Tucson
- Stone Canyon Community Foundation
- Sundt Foundation
- United Way of Southern Arizona
- Whataburger
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2021 HEROES
~ In Lieu of The EVENT 2021
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These annual "THE EVENT" Sponsors have answered the Call and are Our HEROES!
Their continued support is bridging gaps, providing safe spaces, and empowering kids to imagine and achieve their goals this summer!
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Thank you to Our 2021 HEROES |
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson (BGCT) know that this summer especially, making memories while having fun in an engaging environment with positive adult role models is more important than ever before. This school year has been tough for youth, missing out on vital Social Emotional Learning they typically get in a classroom. Significant learning gaps have widened, and for many of Tucson’s most vulnerable youth, futures hang in the balance.
Heroes come in many forms. By answering the call during this time, you will ensure that great futures continue this summer and beyond for youth.
Dedicated BGCT staff are gearing up to offer a safe and memorable Summer Day Camp experience filled with six weeks of enriching activities focused on reading, STEM, the arts, music, dance, sports, and recreation for youth ages 7-17.
BGCT is committed to prioritizing community health and the safety of every Clubhouse member and staff. Program activi- ties are COVID-adapted, and CDC and Pima County Health department protocols will continue to be closely followed.
Our goal is to always keep summer camp accessible to the vulnerable youth who need it the most. We only charge $60 to participate in the whole program, but the true cost is $680 per child. A majority of our Club members receive their memberships through scholarships made possible through donors like you. Answer the call and give youth in our community the gift of a great summer filled with experiences and memories that will last a lifetime!
DID YOU KNOW? Donations of up to $400 for individuals or $800 for joint filers qualify for a dollar-for-dollar AZ state tax credit! (QCO Code 20282). Consult your tax professional for advice on maximizing your benefits.
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Double Your Donation - Will Your Employer Match Your Gift |
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Swing for Kids - Save the Date
Sunday, September 26
Top Golf Tucson
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Party with a Purpose - Save the Date
Sunday, November 14th
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Photos above were taken prior to COVID-19. |
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The Clubs' Blue Tiles Campaign is an opportunity to make an investment in our community’s youth and to leave a legacy for future generations.
The support and commitment of the entire community is needed for this project to succeed to support the transformational growth of the organization. This growth will include capital improvements at each club, scholarship funds for more youth, an increase in STEAM activities, Workforce Development Programs, and sports.
Blue tiles will hang on front of the Harold Ashton Resource Center at 3155 East Grant Road. Each tile will be engraved with your personal message or tribute. Please consider securing a lasting tribute by purchasing your own blue tile today. To learn more, click the link below or contact Jill Long at 520.730.3369 or jlong@bgctucson.org
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Thank You To Our Partners |
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