BGC North County celebrates National Boys and Girls Club Week

FALLBROOK – The Boys and Girls Clubs of North County opened its doors April 8-12, to the community as it joined hundreds of clubs across the country to celebrate National Boys and Girls Club week. National Boys and Girls Club Week is part of a nationwide movement that recognizes the impact clubs provide to youth and to share with the community every day.

“Boys and Girls Club Week gives us the opportunity to shine a light on the exceptional service our clubs provide and the positive impact it has on our members,” Allison Barclay, the CEO for the Boys and Girls Clubs of North County, said. “It’s also a chance for us to invite the community in to our clubs to get a glimpse of the programs we provide right here in Fallbrook.”

The week of Monday, April 8, kicked off with an open house and an art show. Members provided tours to guests and invited them to see all the art displayed.

All eight after school sites participated in a Spirit Day Challenge Tuesday, April 9. Board members and community volunteers toured each site and judged each program on its spirit. The Fallbrook STEM after school site won the competition with a Boys and Girls Club Cheer.

Members participated in a Pancake Cooking Challenge Wednesday, April 10. Each after school site submitted their tastiest and most creative pancakes. Vallecitos after school site won for their Nutella pancakes and fruit skewers.

Club members worked together Thursday, April 11, to present a talent showcase to friends and family. Performances including, singing, dancing and playing instruments.

National Boys and Girls Club wrapped up Friday, April 12, with a Barbecue and Dodgeball Tournament to celebrate the end of the week. The William H. Frazier after school site won the tournament and took home the trophy.

For more information on all programs offered at Boys and Girls Clubs of North County, visit http://www.bgcnorthcounty.org or call (760) 728-5871.

The mission of Boys and Girls Clubs of North County is “to inspire and enable all young people, especially those that need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.” To find out more about how the Boys and Girls Club, visit http://www.bgcnorthcounty.org.

Submitted by Boys and Girls Clubs of North County.