“…An experience I will carry in my heart forever.”
“…An experience I will carry in my heart forever.” “The 2013 National Keystone Conference in Atlanta, Ga., is an experience I will carry in my heart forever,” said Freddy Ruiz, an HHS Keystone member. As a member of the Club’s Keystone group, Freddy and five other teens got to test their leadership skills and take […]
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Teens tour Museum of Tolerance
Club teens got a firsthand look at topics ranging from the Holocaust to terrorism when they visited the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles on March 28. In a three-and-a-half-hour tour, more than 20 teens had the opportunity to see interactive exhibits that look at the dynamics of prejudice and discrimination throughout history. This is […]
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In the Good Old Summertime
In the Good Old Summertime What plans have you made to keep your kids having fun and engaged this summer? The Club has several day camps for kids ages 6-13, like Ocean Adventures, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Jam Camp to keep them busy during the lazy days of summer. Registration for summer day camps […]
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Message from Tim Blaylock, Chief Professional Officer
Parris’s Great Future. Everyone recognized Parris’s natural leadership skills, humility and compassion. However, Parris struggled with school. Our staff and peers at the Club reached out to help Parris build on his abilities and to understand that he could be successful at school. It worked. Parris credits the Club with helping shape him into a […]
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Erin Antrim on OurVentura.Com
CLICK HERE TO WATCH! “Erin Antrim is the Director of Program Services for the Boys and Girls clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme. In this segment she discusses how the Boys & Girls Clubs help youth reach their fullest potential through a positive environment, lifelong learning, and quality programs dedicated to the arts, education, […]
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The Easiest Gifts to Make
The Easiest Gifts to Make By Juan C. Ros, CFP® The recent financial crisis and the lingering economic malaise have made Americans jittery about their savings. A common concern is whether or not they will outlive their savings and investments. Given this concern held by most individuals who are in retirement or approaching retirement, it […]
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Message from Tim Blaylock, Chief Professional Officer
Message from Tim Blaylock, Chief Professional Officer A new haven for the teens of Oxnard and Port Hueneme! We are very excited to share that our new standalone Teen Center, known as The CLUB, is now open! It is located at 126 East 7th Street in Oxnard. The Club is dedicated to providing a positive […]
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A Special Week for Special Kids
A Special Week for Special Kids BGCOP opened its doors for a week and celebrated National Boys & Girls Club Week, April 7 – 13 with a host of exciting and enriching activities. More than 200 people visited the Club and participated in the fun. During the week, Club youth and their families created anti-bullying […]
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Breakfast serves up great futures
Breakfast serves up great futures More than 215 people attended our 11th Annual Great Futures for Kids Breakfast helping the Club to raise more than $80,000. The breakfast on March 21 at the Residence Inn by Marriott in Oxnard, also kicked off the Club’s Great Futures for Kids fundraising campaign with a goal of reaching […]
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USC bound?
USC bound? Last month, 35 Club members in the Club’s Youth Empowerment Program visited the University of Southern California campus. The goal of the field trip was to encourage YEP participants to think about college and to expose them to different campuses. The Club members on the tour included high school seniors, youth ages 18-21 […]
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