Boys & Girls Club of Vista

Happy Fall Y'all! Holiday Camp registration is now underway! When school is out, the Boys & Girls Club of Vista is in! https://lnkd.in/gq8zy2sr

OCTOBER BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS with our friends at Mariners Church!! Treats, tunes, wiggles and giggles, what a blast our Club Kids had celebrating!! A huge thank you to Pastor Chris, Valerie, Terrie, Kathy, Sabrina, Jenna, Halyn, and Luisa for making them feel extra special.

Did you know nearly 52 percent of Club kids identify as Hispanic or Latino? During Hispanic & Latino Heritage Month, we’re exploring these vibrant cultures – their unique histories, contributions, stories, music and cuisine. Because when kids learn about other people’s cultures, they grow their curiosity, perspective and respect for others. At BGCV, our club kids have been learning about and engaging in activities that shed light on the Hispanic culture. Ms. Seskia, program specialist shared some of her families' traditions of celebrated in Mexico. She shared pieces of her life from paletas and pinatas to her childhood games and the rich music & dance that is rooted in the country. Our Club kids got to try paletas, where they discovered new likings for flavors such as coconut, lime, and mango. They were able to take turns hitting the pinata and were able to participate in learning dances from Ms. Seskia and one of our volunteers Emanuel. “Music gives people energy and awakens a passion within you, it just makes you want to move” - Ms. Seskia ¡Ven a celebrar con nosotros! Come celebrate with us! #hispanicheritagemonth

Are you mad about science?? Our club kids are!! This week, Mad Science Club had Club kids team up to draw their plan and build planes with no wings to see who’s lasted the longest in the air. At BGC Vista we help kids imaginations take flight!

On Saturday, October 5th, the Boys & Girls Club of Vista’s Team attended the Kids for Country Event hosted by the Vista Palomar Riders. This was a fun action-packed event that included live music, dinner, Cowboy Bingo, Mechanical Bull Riding Contest, a silent & live auction, a raffle and a live performance from Buck Ford. Congratulations to Kasey Bennett for winning the Mechanical Bull Riding Calcutta. BGCV was the beneficiary of the event and was presented with a check for $10,500. These generous funds will support financial assistance for youth to have access to specialized, hands-on learning experiences. Thank you to the Vista Palomar Riders and all who attended and donated to make this event a success! We look forward to bringing the Country life, culture and history to the Club kids. They cannot wait to see the horses and learn about the rich culture that Vista has!

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Join us in celebrating our September Staff Member of the Month, Gladys Talavera! Ms. Gladys is not only a creative and uber talented Event Coordinator on our Development Team, she is also the friendly and bubbly personality that welcomes all Club kids and parents as a part of our Programs Team. Ms. Gladys has been a part of the BGC Vista team for just about a year now and has brought immense value and talent to our team. Congrats Ms. Gladys!

Old school hoop dreams! We're excited to be partnering with the City of Vista to provide free afterschool sports and wellness programs at the Linda Rhoades Neighborhood Center starting in October! Come check us out!

The Boys & Girls Club of Vista will be the beneficiary of Kids for County presented by the Vista Palomar Riders on Saturday, October 5th. Get ready to mount-up cowboys and cowgirls for the ride of a lifetime. $20 gets you atop Jaws, our Kids for Country Mechanical Bull. Buy now for yourself or nominate a "friend" for this exciting event. Our top five finalists will join the Mechanical Bull Rider Calcutta and then ride Jaws in front of a cheering crowd. The top rider takes home a first-place prize and our calcutta winner takes home half the pot! In addition to the live calcutta for mechanical bull rider, the Vista Palomar Riders, Kids for Country event will feature a silent auction, a live auction, delicious food and libations for all guests, and showcase one of the biggest up-and-coming artists in country music, Buck Ford. The goal of the event is to: encourage and grow our country & western culture & values for young people in the community and to raise funds for the Boys & Girls Club of Vista to help support their youth programs. For more information please visit, https://buff.ly/4eyPLfK

After a brief pause for Summer Camps, Mariners Church jumped right back into Birthday Celebrations for all Club Kids born in June, July, August and September! Mariners celebrated a total of 38 Club kids with a special meal, games, and closed the afternoon out with singing and birthday cake. Thank you to our friends at Mariners Church for helping us celebrate our stellar Club Kids all year long! https://lnkd.in/dBNbmDdu