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Last updated on March 5, 2008

Our mission is to provide programs for youth from all backgrounds that will teach them the values of life and make them better citizens of our community.

Description:
Our Club
Since 1966, the "Club" has opened its doors to over 38,000 youth in the Santa Maria, Orcutt and Guadalupe area. We invite to explore our brand new web site for information about our programs and events.

National
Boys & Girls Clubs of America had its beginnings in 1860 with several women in Hartford, Conn. Believing that boys who roamed the streets should have a positive alternative, they organized the first Club. A cause was born.

In 1906, several Boys Clubs decided to affiliate. The Federated Boys Clubs in Boston was formed with 53 member organizations – this marked the start of a nationwide Movement.

In 1931, the Boys Club Federation of America became Boys Clubs of America.

In 1956, Boys Clubs of America celebrated its 50th anniversary and received a U.S. Congressional Charter.

To recognize the fact that girls are a part of our cause, the national organization's name was changed to Boys & Girls Clubs of America in 1990. Accordingly, Congress amended and renewed our charter.

2006 marked the Centennial year of Boys & Girls Clubs of America, as we celebrated 100 years of providing hope and opportunity to young people across the country.

History:
Here are some of the fun events put on by our Boys & Girls Club in the last year
7th Annual AG for Youth Golf Tournament (07/30/2007)
Held at the Santa Maria Country Club Scramble Format: Sponsored by Kenai Drilling & Georgia Pacific
Kids Nite Out (07/19/2007)
Held at our Guadalupe Unit: Pairs up single parent members with an adult mentor for an evening of Fun, Food, Games, and prizes. Sponsored by APIO INC.
Summer Program (06/15/2007)
Summer Fun at all 3 units: with Theme Weeks, Special Events, Trips, Camping
27th Annual Dinner & Auction (04/13/2007)
Sponsored by Union Bank of California

Contact people:

Roberto Rodriquez, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email) Anna Libbon, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email)

Address:

901 N. Railroad Ave. Santa Maria, CA 93458 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.bgcsmv.org

Directions:

Go north on Railroad   Nearest Bus Stop: corner of Alvin and Railroad, 2 minute walk

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