Oceanside CA—Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO), through Boys & Girls Clubs of America, granted Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside $10,000 to drive great futures and increase daily attendance by recruiting and retaining hard to reach youth in our communities.
BGCO provides a kaleidoscope of opportunities taught by passionate professionals, including Teen Specialists dedicated to providing interactive and engaging programming for teens. Teens have had the opportunity to participate in a variety of enriching activities and hands-on experiences, like cooking a five course meal as part of a unit on exploring the culture of Italy. They have also learned about different states of matter through crafting their own “oobleck” – putty that changes from a liquid to a solid under pressure.
The Club offers youth opportunities to explore their interests in dance, science, photography, music, engineering, design, art, and much more. BGCO is so committed expanding resources for our teen population that we have begun construction on the Center for Innovation, a 2,000 square-foot expansion which will include a Culinary Arts Teaching Kitchen, a Performing Arts Studio, and a STREAM (Science, Technology, Research, Engineering, Arts, Math) Lab. These experiences teach teens responsibility and give them a sense of ownership of their Clubhouse, making it a place they want to come back to and share with their friends.
BGCO will be hosting a teen hiring and education expo at Oceanside High School on February 16, 2018 to expand their career options and recruit teens at Oceanside’s middle schools and high schools. This fair will give youth the opportunity to talk to professionals from many fields and ask questions they may have about a specific craft or trade.
For more information about the Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside please contact Hannah Moss at HMoss@BGCOceanside.org, call (760) 433-8920, and visit our website BGCOceanside.org or Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/BGCOside .
About Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside
Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside (BGCO) is a youth development organization that is dedicated to providing a safe, fun and enriching environment for youth to spend time during non-school hours. During the school year, we serve 1,400 youth daily, providing stimulating and quality Science, Technology, Research, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STREAM) activities. In addition, we offer a unique program to adults with disabilities, called R.O.A.D.’s.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside is a local, independent organization affiliated with Boys & Girls Clubs of America. BGCO raises 100% of the funds that support our life changing programs through individual giving, events and grants. 100% of those funds stay right here in North County to serve youth in our local communities.