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
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Dennis McNett, a Brooklyn based artist, made a special visit to the Boys & Girls Club. This memorable experience gave members a chance to interact and learn about his technique and style of art making. READ MORE
On Wednesday, January 25, Dennis Yang, founder of Papa Didos Foundation, exercised and read with 3rd and 4th 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
The Club recently had their Annual Fine Arts Exhibit and Family Fun Night. The Exhibit is up through the end of January and showcases over 600 pieces of artwork from 200 talented club members. Congratulation to the following artists who placed first place and have a chance of competing on the National level: Tess Booth, Hana Ford, Jada Handy, Jesse Adams, Jordan Trautwein, Nadine Maida, Rico Ruiz, Bailey Ruzicka, Diego Ruiz, Nadeem Maida, Mackenzie Walthall, Julia Lawson, Katherine Outhwaite, Lalia Garcia-Amini, Solei Prats, Sofia Hefter-Smith, Kyrie Rogers, Charlie Pugh, Tori Jones, Hank Glazer, Tiana Hoang, Zeth Smith, Kara Dunne-Dombrink, Nadeem Maida, Savannah Coinon, Savannah Danford, and Harmony Lynn. READ MORE
On February 1st from 3:00-5:00 PM the Club will host a special youth mask making class with visiting artist Dennis McNett. Sign ups for this free class are available at the front counter at Main Branch. Sign up early space is limited! READ MORE
Last Wednesday, thirteen young ladies from TLC’s Smart Girls & Torch Club programs went to the Heritage Museum in Santa Ana to participate in a “Mind Your Manners” etiquette class. The ladies learned all about the proper table manners that have spanned the past century during a tea party, complete with lemonade and cookies. The trip included an educational tour of the historic Kellogg house and the girls even had an opportunity to dress up in Victorian-era clothing! READ MORE
