The recent addition to the Carpinteria Teen Center has been completed, giving teen members an additional 500 square foot quiet area to focus on schoolwork.  The new Reading Room is currently equipped with: five computers & work stations, a stocked book shelf, and other items conducive to enhancing Club members' academics.  The original Teen Center facility can now be used as a vibrant recreation area primarily focused around productive games and socialization.  The teens love having a separate and relaxed area where they can take a break from the lively recreation room.  The Club was able to construct the Reading Room with the help of generous funds from the Monroe Foundation.  Also, many local workers were kind enough to give great discounts on their services and products for the expansion.  The new room has turned out to be a beautiful enhancement to the Club and we invite everyone to come stop by to take a look.

The Keystone program has been moving along amazingly!  Each and every member has exhibited great leadership skills and character development. They successfully fundraise throughout the school year by operating concession stands at the Club during sporting events and also by selling treats around Carpinteria.  Keystone members participated in local community service activities and are bringing back the "Big Buddy, Little Buddy" program at the Club.  The majority of the Keystone members also participated in the Money Matters program, which provides teens with educational tools for making smart financial decisions.  The purpose is to get them on a path toward budgeting, saving, and planning for college and financial freedom.  On June 9th, we were proud of the 15 teens who graduated from the Money Matters program receiving certificates of completion and a pizza party to celebrate their dedication to fiscal awareness.

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With the school year now behind us, we look forward to one of our busiest summers ever but full of fun and stimulating activities.

All of our After School Programs, serving around 200 Elementary Youth, have concluded for the school year with great reviews from the parents, teachers and participants.  We just completed our first year partnership with the California Department of Education and Goleta Union School District.  We were asked to set-up a formal After School Education and Safety (ASES) program for 70 La Patera Students.  These children live in Old Town Goleta and with the help of the Easy Lift and District buses, we were able to start a three hour curriculum of fun learning exercises, homework and physical education.  According to Patty Santiago, La Patera's Principal, teachers, parents and the District could not have been more pleased with the Boys & Girls Clubs commitment in partnering in education.

Summer Camp is in full swing with lots of fun learning activities and daily afternoon field trips.  For the first time ever, Goleta Club has partnered with the United Way of Santa Barbara County to host the "Fun In The Sun" program for Goleta Valley kids.  The program will be held at the UCSB West Campus site with 52 participants in 1st through 9th grade.  A wide variety of fun educational activities will be the focus of this seven week camp.

6th Annual Teen Outreach Program (T.O.P.) Graduation

Congratulations go out to all the local teens who have dedicated themselves to the T.O.P. program.

A Graduation ceremony for the T.O.P. participants took place on Thursday, May 19th.  It was followed by a dance for the 80+ graduates and their families.  The number of teens successfully completing T.O.P. has consistently grown over the past 6 years due to our great staff and programs.  Participants graduating were required to complete a 26 week curriculum and a minimum of 20 hours of community service. T.O.P. guides teens through the difficult process of becoming young adults.

Conrad Gonzales, Teen Director (AKA, the "Kid Whisperer") stated, "My passion is to empower the youth to know the good, love the good and do the good."

ASES 2011 Appreciation Celebration

As our 1st year came to an end, we took a bit of time to reflect on a very exciting and challenging year.  Lompoc also partnered with the California Department of Education and the Lompoc Unified School District for three Elementary and one Middle School ASES Program.  We averaged 250 students per day at the school sites focusing on teacher tutoring support, assisting in closing the achievement gap, and just having a fun Boys & Girls Club environment.  We look forward to year two of this partnership and thank all who have helped us learn and grow into a confident team of trust. Our "Appreciation Celebration" on May 31st was the icing on the cake and a perfect way to end the school year.

Thank You for Your Continued Support!

LaRonda Lewis, ASES Director

& Staff