Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson

🔊 Calling all volunteers! BGCC is looking for individuals to come out and support with set up at Blue Door Bash 2024: Mission Possible! 🕵 Your support plays an integral role in bringing this incredible evening to life. Ready to be an agent of change? Sign up now!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0949A8AD2DABF5C52-50793037-blue #/

Happy Labor Day weekend! 🎉 The Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson will be closed as we give our hardworking staff a well-deserved break. We’ll be back and ready to serve our incredible members on Tuesday. Enjoy the long weekend! 💙

🎙️ We are thrilled to announce that the INCREDIBLE Morris W. O’Kelly, better known as Mo'Kelly, will be our MC for this year's Blue Door Bash Gala!

Mo’Kelly is not only a powerhouse public figure he is also the host of Later, with Mo’Kelly on KFI AM640 and iHeartRadio. With honors like "Journalist of the Year – Radio" and "Entertainer of the Year," plus his global commentary on BBC Radio, CNN, and more, Mo’Kelly’s expertise and charisma is sure to elevate our Mission Possible event to new heights! ✨

Join us on October 5th at SoFi Stadium for a night you won't want to miss! Visit bgccarson.org/blue-door-bash for more information!

We are extremely grateful to AON, CBRE, and David & Amy Traughber for sponsoring Blue Door Bash 2024: Mission Possible. Your generosity is inspirational to us and the work we do. We cannot wait to celebrate your impact on October 5th.

Sponsorships are still open! Please visit www.bgccarson.org/blue-door-bash/ or click the link in our bio for more information.

It's Slime Time! 💚

Our Main Street members got their hands messy with a fun slime activity. Want to make slime at home? Here are simple instructions to make kid-friendly slime.

Materials:
1/2 cup of white school glue (like Elmer's)
1/2 cup of water
1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
1 tablespoon of saline solution (contact lens solution)
Optional: food coloring or glitter

Instructions:
1. Mix Glue and Water: In a bowl, combine 1/2 cup of white school glue with 1/2 cup of water. Stir until well mixed.
2. Add Baking Soda: Add 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda to the glue mixture and stir until it's fully dissolved. This helps to thicken the slime.
3. Add Color (Optional): If you want colored slime, add a few drops of food coloring or a pinch of glitter, and mix well.
4. Add Saline Solution: Slowly add 1 tablespoon of saline solution to the mixture while stirring. The slime will start to form immediately.
5. Knead the Slime: Once the slime begins to pull away from the bowl, use your hands to knead it. Keep kneading until it reaches the desired consistency.

Now Enjoy! 🥳

🌟BGCC is thrilled to announce that our very own Carson High School member, Andrea, has been appointed as a Carson City Youth Commissioner! 🌟

In this vital role, Andrea will champion the voice of our youth by providing insightful recommendations to the city council, collaborating with fellow young leaders, participating in community events, and influencing policies on key youth issues.

Join us in celebrating Andrea as she takes on this incredible opportunity to make a difference in our city!

🌟 BGCC is thrilled to announce that our very own Carson High School member, Andrea, has been appointed as a City of Carson Youth Commissioner! 🌟

In this vital role, Andrea will champion the voice of our youth by providing insightful recommendations to the city council, collaborating with fellow young leaders, participating in community events, and influencing policies on key youth issues.

Join us in celebrating Andrea as she takes on this incredible opportunity to make a difference in our city!

City of Carson, CA
Los Angeles Unified School District
Board Member Tanya Ortiz Franklin

Thank you to our amazing Silver Sponsors for supporting Blue Door Bash 2024: Mission Possible. We are grateful for your support as we continue to uplift youth in our community.

Visit https://www.bgccarson.org/blue-door-bash/ for more information.

We will see you, Agents of Change, at Mission HQ on October 5th. 🕵🏽‍♀️

Bank of America
Arevon
Boberg Engineering
United Paving Co.
Lynden Logistics
The Grand Long Beach
Sanders & Wohrman
Salsbury Industries
Northrop Grumman Corporation
LAREM

Although we are sad to see summer go 🏖️, we are happy after-school is back🏫! BGCC is dedicated to providing fundamental after-school programs to youth such as STEM, social emotional wellness, sports and fitness, and SO much more! Joining is as simple as:

1. Visiting www.bgccarson.org/join-the-club/
2. Choose between our LAUSD Club site or Main Street Clubhouse
3. Click Register Now and fill out your application!

To learn more about what BGCC can do for you visit www.bgccarson.org or give is a call at (310) 522-0500

Thank you to our amazing Bronze Sponsors for supporting Blue Door Bash 2024: Mission Possible. We are extremely grateful for your dedication to our mission and look forward to seeing you all at SoFi Stadium on October 5th.

Visit www.bgccarson.org/blue-door-bash/ to learn more. 🔍

On Friday, Assemblymember Josh Lowenthal and LAUSD Board Member Tanya Ortiz Franklin hosted a special Backpack Giveaway for our families at Rancho Dominguez Preparatory School! Our teens filled their bags with essential school supplies and learned more about BGCC’s after school program.

But that is not all! Assemblymember Lownenthal also named Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson as the Non-profit of the Month! ⭐️

We are incredibly honored by this recognition and grateful for the opportunity to continue serving South Bay youth.

Thank you Assemblymember Josh Lowenthal and Board member Tanya Ortiz Franklin for your unwavering support and commitment to our community.

Do you have a passion for working with children? Now is the time to make a meaningful impact and be a part of a passionate and professional team.

"My experience working at BGCC has been great and has showed me that when I successfully accomplish my goals for the day, not only did I win that day, but at least one of our members did as well." - Frankie, Staff Member

Do not wait. Apply today! https://www.bgccarson.org/get-involved/careers/

Yesterday’s Summer Block Party ⛱️🧡

Thank you to and for inviting us to share an amazing summer evening with Gardena families and community.

Expanded Learning = Learning that happens outside of the classroom. Did you know that expanded learning has been proven to:

✅ Improve attendance and grades in school
✅ Increase engagement with and connection to school and community
✅ Develop career pathway skills
✅ Form healthy peer and mentor relationships
✅ AND MUCH MORE!

BGCC is committed to providing expanded learning to youth all across the South Bay! Register your child for one of BGCC's after school program NOW at www.bgccarson.org or click the link in our bio!

We are thrilled to announce that board member Paula Kendrick will be honored as the 2024 Individual Champion for Youth at this year’s Blue Door Bash: Mission Possible.

Paula has been a beacon of creativity and has made an incredible impact on BGCC in the one year she has served on the board. She is deeply passionate about serving others and making a difference in the lives of underserved youth and communities.

Read the full announcement on our website! Link is in our bio.

With the help of special volunteers, our Main Street Clubhouse members created heartfelt cards to express their love and gratitude for some of the special people in their lives.

When was the last time you sent a handwritten letter? 💌

BGCC Summer Olympics will go down in history! Our young champions from 186th Street, Bonita, Del Amo, Dolores, and Towne Elementary Schools, and our Main Street Clubhouse gave it their all.

BGCC athletes and sideline supporters poured their entire heart into representing their team.

We hope our youth continue to reach for the stars and always go for the gold! 🥇

Special shoutout to for carrying the torch and continuously supporting youth sports in our organization. We couldn’t do what we do without you.

We are proud to participate in the fourth annual in collaboration with GPSN, , , and LA Parks!

Together we are helping to close opportunity gaps for

Check out some of the cool things our members did this summer! 😎

Kim Richards, who has served as the CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson (BGCC) for 19 years, was awarded CEO of the Year by the Los Angeles Basin Area Council of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA).

The LA Basin Area Council region consists of seventeen local Boys & Girls Clubs. This year’s nominees were evaluated based on their exhibited leadership and service to the community, including contributions to their Club, service to the Boys & Girls Club Movement (both regional and national), honors awarded by the Movement and other organizations, and personal story highlighting their commitment to youth development.

The BGCC board of directors and staff extend their heartfelt congratulations to Kim for this exceptional and well-deserved honor.

Read the full story by visiting https://www.bgccarson.org/kim-richards-ceo-award/.

🌟Meet Our 2024-25 Executive Officers!🌟

We're thrilled to introduce our Executive Officers for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson! Our dedicated leaders are committed to guiding the mission forward and making a lasting impact in the lives of South Bay youth.

We look forward to this year under your leadership.

We are extremely grateful to Mattel for supporting out mission and becoming a Gold Sponsor of the 2024 Blue Door Bash Gala: Mission Possible. Your generosity is impactful and inspirational.

Visit bgccarson.org/blue-door-bash or click the link in our bio to learn more.

Thank you Trammell Crow Company for being a Gold Sponsor of our 2024 Blue Door Bash: Mission Possible. Your generous support helps us continue to provide vital programs and opportunities for the youth in our community.

Visit bgccarson.org/blue-door-bash to learn more.

We are thrilled to announce that Carson Companies will be honored and inducted into the BGCC Hall of Fame at this year’s Blue Door Bash: Mission Possible.

Carson Companies has been a cornerstone of support for BGCC for over three decades and this year we celebrate its legacy and unwavering commitment to our mission.

Read the full announcement at bgccarson.org/carson-companies.

Thank you to everyone who joined us at our Back-to-School Bash yesterday! It was an incredible day of giving away essential school supplies to help our kids and families get ready for the new school year. 🎒✏️📓

Huge thanks to our amazing sponsors and volunteers The Ryan Law Group, Marathon Petroleum Corporation, Team Honda Cares, Target, IKEA, and Carson Sheriff's Station!

Thank you Carson 411 for coming out to play basketball with our youth!

Final Score

🏀 Carson 411 - 84

🏀 Team BGCC - 76

Rematch?

Drop a “🚀” down below to wish our Club kids luck on their first day of STEM Robotics Camp in partnership with the city of Hawthorne!

STEM programming is in full force in Gardena! Our club kids are preparing for the end-of-summer robotics competition this Friday.

Thank you Marathon Petroleum Corporation for becoming a Presenting Sponsor of our 2024 Blue Door Bash: Mission Possible. We’re beyond grateful for your unwavering support and commitment to our mission. Together, we’re building Great Futures!

Visit bgccarson.org/blue-door-bash to learn more.