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Our Summer Garden is ready to Grow!

jasal — Fri, 18 May 2012 00:24:44 +0000

Last Thursday, Garden Club members planted all new fruits and vegetables. The garden now holds tomatoes, corn, watermelon, zucchini, green beans, bell peppers, and many others. When the time comes to harvest, all club members will have the opportunity to eat the organic food that they grew themselves. READ MORE

The Ocean Visits the Club

emilym — Fri, 18 May 2012 00:09:04 +0000

This past week children at the club got a chance to learn first hand about the adaptations necessary for animals to survive in the harsh Intertidal Zone of the ocean. Students got to interact with sea stars, urchins, hermit crabs, and many other local residents of California’s tidepools in this hands-on exciting experience through the Ocean Institute’s visiting classroom. READ MORE

Club Artwork Selected for National Competition!

emilym — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 22:23:20 +0000

“Dark Me” by Nadeem Maida has been selected as a winner of the Pacific Regional Fine Arts Exhibit. His work in the Monochromatic Drawing category is 1 of 36 pieces selected from hundreds across the region. His artwork will be submitted to our National Office to compete amongst other regional winners across the country. Congratulations Nadeem!!! READ MORE

Teen Smart Girls Dance Class

carlac — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 18:50:46 +0000

SMART GIRLS love to dance! On Tuesday, the teens in the the Smart Girls program participated in a special dance class. They did Zumba and jazz, and most importantly, learned how to properly stretch. The girls learned several stretches and the benefits that it can have on your health. The girls had a blast coming up with their own dance routine and tearing up the dance floor! Smart Girls is a program where young women are encouraged and empowered to be themselves and develop stronger skills in decision making. They meet every Tuesday from 4-5 pm. READ MORE

First Graders Garden & Cook Like Pros!

jasal — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:58:51 +0000

Twice a week, all first graders are participating in Garden Club and Cooking Club. On Monday, first grade began harvesting chard, beets and lettuce from the club garden. The organic vegetables will be cooked for all club members, in order encourage healthy eating habits. Next week, Garden Club will plant seeds and learn to take care of their plant until it is harvested and cooked. READ MORE

Mid-Winter Break Extravaganza

emilym — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 00:27:38 +0000

Club kids had tons of engaging activities to participate in during Mid-Winter Break. With a week out of school, members were able to partake in the diverse daily programs. This included a club wide scavenger hunt, ice-skating, a trip to Scooters Jungle, and a visit to Ar4T Gallery. READ MORE

Impressive Club Kids Create Amazing Videos!

jasal — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 23:34:46 +0000

Check out these original videos created in Beyond the Box! After months of hard work, our club members in Beyond the Box, a new digital arts program created by Program Director Jasa Laliberte and Art Director Emily Murray, have finished making their very own videos! In October, members 9 to 12 years old were placed into teams and given two projects. The first project was a commercial to promote Club Tech and the second was a creative stop motion video. The teams learned how to create their own movies from beginning to end, including drawing story boards, writing scripts, acting, directing, and editing. Four groups have just submitted their videos to the Boys & Girls Club of America’s Digital Arts Festival to compete against members all over the country. Although Beyond the Box is wrapping up, film has now been added to the Photography Club curriculum, allowing members to continue exploring and developing skills in digital arts.Learn more about the Digital Arts Festival READ MORE

Healthy Habits Guest Star: Papa Didos!

jasal — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:24:18 +0000

On Wednesday, January 25, Dennis Yang, founder of Papa Didos Foundation, exercised and read with 3^rd and 4^th graders during Healthy Habits. Yang, who has run across the country and written 100 children books, spoke to members about the importance of education and health. Members had a great time running relay races and playing games before reading one of Papa Dido’s newest books, “The Tenth Floor.” READ MORE

Happy Chinese New Year!

emilym — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:19:25 +0000

The Club celebrated the Chinese New Year with special activities including the annual dragon parade, Chinese character writing, dragon art, and a delicious and healthy stir fry snack. READ MORE

TLC Kinders Make New Animal Friends!

laurenl — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:34:31 +0000

On Friday, January 13^th, twelve excited TLC Kinders visited Zoomars Petting Zoo in San Juan Capistrano. The young members had a blast feeding sheep, rabbits, guinea pigs, and some very demanding goats! Afterwards, they went on a train ride, ran through a hay bale maze, and played in a park complete with a tree house. The field trip was so much fun that the Kinders (and staff) are already planning a return visit! READ MORE